Nuts and Volts - February 2009

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ALTERNATIVE ENERGY SECTION

Alternative Energy Demystified by Stan Gibilisco

Publish Date: October 23, 2006

The fast and easy way to get up-to-speed on alternative energy. Because of current events, geopolitics, and natural disasters, the cost of fuel is front and center in our lives. This book provides a concise look at all forms of energy, including fossil fuels, electric, solar, biodiesel, nuclear, hydroelectric, wind, and renewable fuel cells.You will get explanations, definitions, and analysis of each alternative energy source from a technological point-of-view. $19.95

Kill A Watt Meter

Tired of wasting money from THE PHANTOM DRAW? The KILL A WATT meter is the best way to determine your actual energy draw from ON and OFF home appliances.

$29.95

Build Your Own Electric Vehicle by Seth Leitman, Bob Brant Publish Date: October 10, 2008 Go Green-Go Electric! Faster, Cheaper, More Reliable While Saving Energy and the Environment!

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This comprehensive how-to goes through the process of transforming an internal combustion engine vehicle to electric or even building an EV from scratch for as much or even cheaper than purchasing a traditional car. The book describes each component in detail---motor, battery, controller, charger, and chassis---and provides step-by-step instructions on how to put them all together. $29.95

Solar Power Your Home For Dummies by Rik DeGunther Publish Date: Dec 2007

This friendly, hands-on guide is packed with tips for making your home more energy-efficient though solar power—and helping the planet at the same time. You’ll see how to survey your home to determine your current household energy efficiency and use, and evaluate where solar power would best benefit you. You’ll also calculate what the return on your investment will be before you make any decisions. $19.95

Run Your Diesel Vehicle on Biofuels

A Do-It-Yourself Manual by Jon Starbuck,

Gavin D J Harper

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Run Your Diesel Vehicle on Biofuels has everything you need to make the switch from expensive, environment-damaging carbon fuel to cheap (and, in many cases, free), clean fuel for your vehicle. Practical and decidedly apolitical, this unique guide focuses on technical details, parts, and instructions.

$24.95

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50 Green Projects for the Evil Genius by Jamil Shariff

Using easy-to-find parts and tools, this do-it-yourself guide offers a wide variety of environmentally focused projects you can accomplish on your o wn. Topics covered include transportation, alternative fuels, solar, wind, and hydro power, home insulation, construction, and more. The projects in this unique guide range from easy to more complex and are designed to optimize your time and simplify your life! $24.95

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Programming and Customizing the PICAXE Microcontroller by David Lincoln

Here's everything you need to harness the power of PICAXE, the inexpensive yet versatile chip that's taken the electronics community by storm. This beginner-friendly guide from IT pro and PICAXE expert David Lincoln shows you just what Revolution Education's PICAXE can do and helps you make it do it! Reg $39.95 Sale $34.95