Energy

In 1926, Albert Einstein formulated his famous equation E=mc2, which illustrated that all matter can be described as energy. It is this principle of energy that pervades every aspect of our lives. In Energy: A Beginner's Guide , scientist Vaclav Smil explores energy in all its facets—from the inner workings of a human body to what we eat, the car we drive, and new developments in alternative fuels and other energy sources—by shedding light on the science behind global warming and efforts to prevent it. Regardless of whether you are looking for dinner table conversation or to further your own understanding, this enlightening book will amaze and inform, uncovering the truths and exposing the myths behind one of the most important concepts in our universe.