{"product_id":"9781529382983","title":"Power Up","description":"Author: Yasmin Ali\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9781529382983\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Hodder \u0026amp; Stoughton\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 25 Jun 2024\u003cbr\u003ePages: 336 \u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e'A powerful and often lyrical book ... Fascinating and insightful in equal measure'\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMARK MIODOWNIK, author of \u003ci\u003eStuff Matters\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eLiquid\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e'Ali's enthusiasm for energy infrastructure electrifies this engaging tour of the people and structures that power our modern world'\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eGAIA VINCE, author of \u003ci\u003eNomad Century\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eAdventures in the Anthropocene\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e'Highly recommend ... a warm and educational read'\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eROMA AGRAWAL, author of \u003ci\u003eBuilt\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eNuts and Bolts\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e__________\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eWe rarely think about the energy systems that prop up our existence. With hot water, lighting and digital entertainment all available at the flick of a switch, it's easy to underestimate the vast global network that makes these things possible.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Growing up in Iraq, Yasmin Ali regularly experienced power cuts - ironic for a country rich in oil and sunshine. Now as an engineer working in energy, Yasmin has a deep appreciation for what these resources mean for our lives. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In \u003ci\u003ePower Up\u003c\/i\u003e she takes us on a journey across the globe to reveal the bigger picture, from solar farms shimmering in the desert to power stations hidden deep in the mountains. We discover where we get energy from, how it is moved and used around the world - and why we need to understand the whole system if we want to transition towards a clean, green future.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ci\u003ePower Up\u003c\/i\u003e is a definitive picture of the intricate world that humanity has built, and a rallying cry to face the challenges of climate change using the power at our fingertips.","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46363091927198,"sku":"ADS-9781529382983","price":36.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9781529382983.jpg?v=1767312933","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9781529382983","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}