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OverviewSolutions for ending America's energy consumption crisis Most of the discussion among experts, policymakers, and concerned citizens is about changing the nature of our energy diet--substituting traditional energy sources with new or improved alternatives--or on getting ""more"" out of our energy resources through improvements in efficiency. Although these are necessary advances worthy of scientific and entrepreneurial endeavor, and an undeniable part of a successful overall strategy, turning to alternative sources and improving the efficiency of the energy we consume will not solve the problems we are facing. In The End of Energy Obesity, energy expert and bestselling author Peter Tertzakian takes the energy discussion a step further by examining habits, lifestyles, mindsets, and technologies that might seem futuristic now, but will soon become part of the way we live. Throughout the book, Tertzakian identifies the causes and solutions to the world's energy addiction. He also emphasizes that to have a successful impact on reducing our energy appetite, the changes we make to our lifestyle, habits, and mindset will need to be so appealing that they are widely adopted, much as the automobile or the light bulb was a century ago. Filled with in-depth insights and practical advice, The End of Energy Obesity puts the world's energy problem in perspective and reveals the steps we can take to slow the upward trend of global energy consumption while still growing our economy and improving our standard of living. Peter Tertzakian (Calgary, AL, Canada) is Chief Energy Economist of ARC Financial Corporation and bestselling author of A Thousand Barrels a Second: The Coming Oil Break Point and the Challenges Facing an Energy Dependent World (978-0-07-149260-7). Constantly analyzing energy trends for investors, Tertzakian writes a weekly journal, is often quoted or seen in the media (including a guest appearance on The Daily Show with John Stewart), and is a sought-after keynote speaker at events around the world. Keith Hollihan (St. Paul, MN) is a freelance writer who collaborated on the recently published healthcare book, Skin in the Game by John Hammergren (978-0-470-26278-8). He is also the coauthor of the Wall Street Journal business bestseller, Everybody Wins: The Story and Lessons Behind RE/MAX (978-0-471-71024-0). Full Product DetailsAuthor: Peter Tertzakian , Keith HollihanPublisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd Imprint: John Wiley & Sons Ltd Dimensions: Width: 15.90cm , Height: 2.70cm , Length: 23.10cm Weight: 0.520kg ISBN: 9780470435441ISBN 10: 0470435445 Pages: 296 Publication Date: 10 July 2009 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Out of Print Availability: In Print  Limited stock is available. It will be ordered for you and shipped pending supplier's limited stock. Table of ContentsAcknowledgments. Introduction. PART I THE MAKING OF OUR ENERGY APPETITE. Chapter 1 After the Banquet. Chapter 2 Whetting the Energy Appetite. Chapter 3 The First Principle of Energy Consumption. Chapter 4 The World's Factory. PART II ELUSIVE SOLUTIONS. Chapter 5 Breaking Our Energy Diet. Chapter 6 Price and Value. Chapter 7 Eating Our Efficiencies. Chapter 8 Complex Carbons. Chapter 9 The Maddening Allure of the First Principle. PART III THINKING OUT OF THE BOX. Chapter 10 The Asymmetry Principle. Chapter 11 Beyond Nostalgia. Chapter 12 Conservation 2.0. Chapter 13 Dissolving Distance. Chapter 14 A Low-Carb, Highly-Scalable Diet. Chapter 15 The Energy Health Craze. Epilogue: Leadership on the Commons. Notes. Glossary. Bibliography. About the Author. Index.ReviewsAuthor InformationPETER TERTZAKIAN is Chief Energy Economist of ARC Financial Corporation and bestselling author of A Thousand Barrels a Second: The Coming Oil Break Point and the Challenges Facing an Energy Dependent World . Passionate about the history and direction of energy in society, Tertzakian blends three decades of experience in geophysics, economics, technology, and finance to analyze energy trends. Over the years, his prescient advice to corporate leaders, policymakers, and students has earned him many accolades for his work, including an asteroid in his name. Always questioning the consensus view, Tertzakian writes a weekly journal, is often quoted or seen in the media (including an appearance on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart), and is a sought-after speaker at events around the world. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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