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''Highly engaging'' MIKE BERNERS-LEE

''Fascinating and insightful'' MARK MIODOWNIK

''A stimulating and affable overview of how major feats of engineering can help the world beat the climate crisis'' NEW STATESMAN
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We 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.

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.

In Power Up 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 energ

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      Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 1/28/2024
      ISBN13: 9781529382976, 978-1529382976
      ISBN10: 1529382971
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      Description

      Book Synopsis

      ''Highly engaging'' MIKE BERNERS-LEE

      ''Fascinating and insightful''       MARK MIODOWNIK

      ''A stimulating and affable overview of how major feats of engineering can help the world beat the climate crisis''       NEW STATESMAN
      __________

      We 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.

      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.

      In Power Up 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 energ

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