--- product_id: 106882249 title: "Energy: A Beginner's Guide (Beginner's Guides)" price: "44.58 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/106882249-energy-a-beginners-guide-beginners-guides store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # Energy: A Beginner's Guide (Beginner's Guides) **Price:** 44.58 DT **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Energy: A Beginner's Guide (Beginner's Guides) - **How much does it cost?** 44.58 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/106882249-energy-a-beginners-guide-beginners-guides) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description desertcart.com: Energy: A Beginner's Guide (Beginner's Guides) eBook : Smil, Vaclav: Books Review: Great book, I was left wanting more. - Very informative book. However I'm left wondering the actual energy cost to build and maintain and strategies to dispose of all these alternative resources. I am always looking for more information on that. I felt the book touches it but does not supply a satisfactory answer. That makes me more curious to find out more. I have read many of his books and they are all substantial and well substantiated, and complementary in many aspects. I trust Vaclav immensely and hope he can delve more into those aspects on one of his new books. Review: Good overview - The writing was straight forward and the historical overview of energy sources was interesting. The evaluation of future energy sources is limited to current knowledge as it only can be. However what was not addressed was the impact on demand for natural resources required by developing technologies. Such as, the quantities of steel, concrete, copper, rare earths, lithium and others. I believe limits on key natural resources will be the limiting factor on any of the developing energy technologies. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B01N1MENR1 | | Accessibility | Learn more | | Best Sellers Rank | #63,599 in Kindle Store ( See Top 100 in Kindle Store ) #1 in Physics of Energy #6 in Oil & Energy Industry (Kindle Store) #8 in Alternative & Renewable Energy | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (946) | | Edition | 2nd | | Enhanced typesetting | Enabled | | File size | 5.3 MB | | ISBN-13 | 978-1786071347 | | Language | English | | Page Flip | Enabled | | Print length | 244 pages | | Publication date | January 5, 2017 | | Publisher | Oneworld Publications | | Screen Reader | Supported | | Word Wise | Enabled | | X-Ray | Enabled | ## Images ![Energy: A Beginner's Guide (Beginner's Guides) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71Tw+IZJFAL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great book, I was left wanting more. *by A***R on February 3, 2023* Very informative book. However I'm left wondering the actual energy cost to build and maintain and strategies to dispose of all these alternative resources. I am always looking for more information on that. I felt the book touches it but does not supply a satisfactory answer. That makes me more curious to find out more. I have read many of his books and they are all substantial and well substantiated, and complementary in many aspects. I trust Vaclav immensely and hope he can delve more into those aspects on one of his new books. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good overview *by A***R on February 3, 2023* The writing was straight forward and the historical overview of energy sources was interesting. The evaluation of future energy sources is limited to current knowledge as it only can be. However what was not addressed was the impact on demand for natural resources required by developing technologies. Such as, the quantities of steel, concrete, copper, rare earths, lithium and others. I believe limits on key natural resources will be the limiting factor on any of the developing energy technologies. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good primer - plenty of details. *by D***R on February 26, 2019* I picked up Vaclav Smil's Energy because I wanted to better understand mankind's current use of energy, and to develop a better perspective on how I personally consume energy. The book was perfect for both of these purposes. At ~200 pages, I figured the book would provide a quick survey of many topics at a high level, and wouldn't read like a science textbook. This is true, but someone looking for an overview should know that this book is packed with detailed explanations of the topics that are covered. As a non-scientist, this book increased my knowledge and certainly shed light on the applications to modern life that I was looking for. I highly recommend this book. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tn/products/106882249-energy-a-beginners-guide-beginners-guides](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/106882249-energy-a-beginners-guide-beginners-guides) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-04-29*