Ian Fitzgerald

This lavish full-color reference guide explores the fascinating history of the substance that changed the modern world: oil. In this compelling account, Ian Fitzgerald tells the complete story of oil, from its formation over millions of years to its first discovery and use by humankind to its role as a crucial energy source and the conflicts that have since revolved around it. Along the way, he covers such themes as technological innovation, cartels and collusions, oil's ever-depleting stocks and the rise of environmentalism, and its staggering influence on politics and business. Taking us from the days of oil barons like John D. Rockefeller and the first refineries of Standard Oil through to the formation of OPEC in the mid-20th century and the rise of fracking in the 21st, Oil explores everything from the creation of plastics to contemporary geopolitics.

A story of technological triumphs, heartbreaking setbacks, and remarkable intellect. Nikola Tesla is one of the most fascinating characters in the history of science. A brilliant inventor and visionary, he stood alongside luminaries such as Thomas Edison and Guglielmo Marconi at the forefront of developments in electrical engineering . But his decades-long rivalry with these inventors and his eccentric public image cost him the recognition that he deserved. In this compelling biography, Ian Fitzgerald shines a light on Tesla's cutting-edge ideas remarkable innovations, from his work on alternating current technology which super-charged industry and commerce, to his most ambitious project, the Wardenclyffe Tower. It examines Tesla's character and intellectual legacy and why now, a century later, he stands as one of the most incredible scientific minds of modern times. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Sirius Biographies series brings together entertaining biographies of leading figures within scientific world and beyond, tracing their lives, legacy and the pioneering ideas that made them world-famous.

I Stora boken om fordon kan du lära dig allt om fordon, färdmedel och resande genom tiderna. Här kan du ta reda på hur människor har färdats på land, i vatten och i luften genom historien, från att hjulet uppfanns till dagens rymdfärjor. Läs om de första hästvagnarna och vägarna, om cyklars, motorcyklars och bilars utveckling, om de allra första båtarna fram till dagens motorbåtar och färjor, om de första luftballongerna och luftskeppen fram till dagens passagerarflygplan. I spännande faktatexter och massor av fascinerande bilder kan du djupdyka i människans förmåga att uppfinna och ständigt utveckla fortskaffningsmedel som gör att vi numera kan resa över hela jorden och till och med ut i rymden. I samma serie finns även: Stora boken om dinosaurier Stora boken om havet Stora boken om historia Stora boken om jorden Stora boken om människokroppen Stora boken om rymden Stora boken om vetenskap

In the early hours of the morning of 26 April 1986, the nuclear reactor at the Chernobyl power plant in Ukraine exploded, unleashing a storm of radioactive material into the atmosphere and contaminating most of Europe with its fallout. It was a disaster on an unprecedented scale. In this comprehensive guide, Ian Fitzgerald explores the events as they unfolded: the science behind the explosion and what went wrong; the hubris and heroism shown on the ground as engineers, firefighters, doctors and government officials all worked to contain the fiasco; as well as the cover-ups and recriminations that followed. Photographs reveal the human side to the story and the ordinary men and woman who put their lives on the line to escape total catastrophe. Fitzgerald asks what lessons can be learned - and what, if anything, we are doing to make sure they can never happen again.

Quem dirige nossas vidas? Quais segredos s o escondidos de n s pelos governos? Estamos realmente sendo manipulados por um "estado profundo"? Nada o que parece. Quando governos democr ticos s o eleitos, voc j se perguntou por que eles n o parecem ser capazes de mudar muito? Em quem quer que votemos, prevalecem os interesses particulares. Ao longo do tempo, os grupos de interesses especiais, desimpedidos por normas legais ou opini o p blica, formaram "estados dentro de um estado" para avan ar suas agendas privadas. Incont veis e imensamente poderosos, estes "estados profundos" mudaram o curso da hist ria. Neste livro fascinante, Ian Fitzgerald exp e as origens e os m todos operacionais do estado clandestino. Come ando com as elites olig rquicas da Gr cia Antiga e da Guarda Pretoriana, na Roma Antiga, ele nos leva a uma incr vel jornada enquanto encontramos traficantes de drogas na Col mbia e no M xico, corretores de energia das democracias ocidentais e das for as armadas industriais em complexos do Egito, Paquist o e Coreia do Norte. Revelando e informando, O Estado Profundo fornece uma introdu o aos poderes sinistros e secretos que governam o mundo.

From the bestselling Ultimate Football Heroes series comes the Ultimate Football Heroes Activity Book - just in time for the Euros! The Ultimate Football Heroes Activity Book is packed with activities to keep football fans entertained. Can you put together the greatest football XI? Do you have the skills to create the ultimate football hero? Can you answer trivia questions to prove your super-fan status? With 144 illustrated fill-in pages of drawing challenges, word puzzles, codes to crack and much more, the Ultimate Football heroes Activity Book is enough to keep football fans of all ages busy for an entire season. Inside you'll find hours of fun including:- Map the team exercises- Word searches- Jokes- Quizzes- Doodling activities- Crosswords- Fantasy Football- Puzzles- Fun facts - And much more!

A phone-sized companion full of activities to help you detox from your smartphone. Do you need something to do after a day looking at screens, but still find yourself scrolling through social media late into the night? Then it might be time for a digital detox. This fun, interactive activity book for grown-ups will help you switch off your screens and plug in your brain instead. With quizzes, puzzles, riddles, brain-boosting exercises, mindful moments and even space for mindlessness, this book will calm you down, boost your brain and give you a few new things to think about. This is the book that every stressed-out adult needs.

The No.1 football series - over 1 million copies sold! How much do you know about one of the greatest football tournaments of all time - the Euros? Prove your super fan status with this ultimate quiz book that will test even the most dedicated football fan to the limit. With questions ranging from famous players and matches of days gone by to the tournament as it is now, there is bound to be something to challenge all the family.