Modern Electricity

An immersive audio drama based on the original memoir The Electricity of Every Living Thing by Katherine May. This series compels you to walk with Katherine on her journey along the line of the South West Coast. In this adaptation, Katherine’s story is recreated as an immersive sensory journey detailing a different way of being in the world -and becomes a different way of experiencing an audio drama.

How to Survive a Global Blackout The Ultimate Guide to Power Outages, EMPs & the Collapse of Modern Life What would you do if the power grid failed — not for hours, but for weeks… or longer? In this eye-opening and practical survival guide, author Tao Tao explores the terrifying reality of global blackouts caused by EMP attacks, solar storms, cyber warfare, and cascading infrastructure failures. This is not science fiction — it’s a ticking time bomb. Inside this book, you’ll learn: How to survive the first 24 hours of total darkness Why electric cars, cryptocurrencies and smart ...

Electricity is the foundation of modern civilization—but the way we generate and manage that electricity is changing faster than at any point in history. Renewable Energy: The Science and Systems That Will Power the Future is a clear, detailed, and politically neutral exploration of how modern renewable energy actually works. Written for teens and general STEM readers ages 13–19, this book explains the real science behind solar, wind, hydropower, geothermal, biomass, batteries, transmission grids, electric transportation, industrial electrification, and long-duration storage. It shows ...

The mystery of Earth's invisible, life-supporting power Alanna Mitchell's globe-trotting history of the science of electromagnetism and the Earth's magnetic field--right up to the latest indications that the North and South Poles may soon reverse, with apocalyptic results--will soon change the...

“A sprawling story richly textured with original material, quirky details and amusing anecdotes . . .” —Wall Street Journal “It is a cause for celebration that Yergin has returned with his perspective on a very different landscape . . . [I]t is impossible to think of a better...

🥫 Preserve Food Naturally—Without Electricity, Fancy Tools, or Guesswork! 🥫 Discover the ultimate beginner’s guide to safe, practical food preservation using traditional, time-tested methods! Tired of confusing canning books that assume you own a pressure canner and a farm-sized pantry? Looking for old-fashioned techniques that work—even in a small kitchen or off-grid setup? Frustrated with relying on fragile modern systems for your food security? If so, this is the clear, no-nonsense guide you've been waiting for! This book simplifies the art of home food preservation, offering...

In anticipation of her 38th birthday, Katherine May set out to walk the 630-mile South West Coast Path. She wanted time alone, in nature, to understand why she had stopped coping with everyday life; why motherhood had been so overwhelming and isolating; and why the world felt full of expectations she couldn't meet. She was also reeling from a chance encounter with a voice on the radio that sparked her realisation that she might be autistic.

Most of us take the supply of electricity for granted. This booklet gives simple explanation of what is electricity and how it reaches your home. Concepts such as AC and DC current and a few simple electrical components and their functions are explained. Mathematical expressions are totally avoided.

Explore the laws and theories of physics in this accessible introduction to the forces that shape our Universe, our planet, and our everyday lives. Using a bold, graphic-led approach The Physics Book sets out more than 80 key concepts and discoveries that have defined the subject and influenced...

The bestselling author of E=mc2 weaves tales of romance, divine inspiration, and fraud through an account of the invisible force that permeates our universe—electricity—and introduces us to the virtuoso scientists who plumbed its secrets. For centuries, electricity was seen as little more...

The History of Scientific Breakthroughs: The Discoveries That Changed How We Understand Reality BOOK 3: Invisible Forces Revealed: How Electromagnetism Powered the Modern World explores one of the most important scientific breakthroughs in human history: the unification of electricity and magnetism. Long before power grids, radios, and digital technology, these forces appeared as isolated curiosities, producing sparks, shocks, and mysterious attraction. This book traces how centuries of experimentation, measurement, and theoretical insight transformed those scattered observations into a ...

Nikola Tesla (1856-1943) was a Serbian-American inventor, engineer, and physicist. In his work On Electricity, the prodigious inventory describes the development and influence of electricity.

The bestselling author of E=mc2 weaves tales of romance, divine inspiration, and fraud through an account of the invisible force that permeates our universe—electricity—and introduces us to the virtuoso scientists who plumbed its secrets. For centuries, electricity was seen as little more...

Find out how electricity and power work. Learn more about electric currents and circuits, and nature's role in generating power.

This authoritative volume, Uranium and Its Isotopes, unpacks the powerful role uranium plays in modern nuclear energy systems. Blending theory with application, the book explains how uranium isotopes behave in reactors, how fuel is engineered and enriched, and how nuclear reaction rates are modeled and optimized for energy output. It explores the technological leap into next-generation energy systems—including SMRs—and delves into uranium’s integration with smart grids, energy storage systems, and sustainable energy infrastructures. Designed for professionals in the energy sector, ...

Nikola Tesla, the lesser-known peer of Thomas Edison, invented the X-ray, wireless communication, the electric motor, and more. His greatest contribution, however, lies hidden in the groundwork he laid for future innovation. So many of the technological advancements we enjoy today are thanks to an eccentric scientist from Croatia who tested his far-fetched ideas without fear of failure.

Electricity powers lights, computers, and television sets. But have you seen how electricity can make objects stick together? Or make other objects pull apart? Now you can! Explore electricity with the fun experiments you'll find in this audiobook. As part of the Searchlight Books™ collection, this series sheds light on a key science question: How does energy work? Hands-on experiments will help you find the answer!

Last summer, Katherine May was approaching 40, feeling overwhelmed by motherhood and lacking connection with others, lost in a world of inundation and expectation. She had always felt different, but this feeling was new. She wanted to get out, get free and find herself again - and so set about walking the rugged 450-mile South West Coast Path. However, this journey uncovered more than she had ever imagined.