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Energy is everywhere. We just assume that it will always be there whenever we need to warm up our houses, cook dinner, use our computers, mobile phones, escalators, X-ray machines, tower cranes, buses, trains, airplanes and cars. It is a given, yet often invisible - and unfortunately unsustainable part of our lives.<br/><br/>Today we know that the global energy system needs to be transformed to its core. This is crucial if we are to succeed in tackling climate change and creating a sustainable society. And we all have important parts to play in this transition. But how do we change something that we cannot see?<br/><br/>In this anthology, some of Sweden's leading energy researchers share their views on familiar and less familiar challenges and solutions regarding the energy of the future. The aim is to stimulate discussion and constructive debate so that we can address the challenges in an open dialogue where facts and knowledge shape our future.<br/><br/>The book is written by researchers affiliated with the KTH Royal Institute of Technology Energy Platform, in collaboration with the non-profit organisation VA (Public & Science).

Energy is everywhere. We just assume that it will always be there whenever we need to warm up our houses, cook dinner, use our computers, mobile phones, escalators, X-ray machines, tower cranes, buses, trains, airplanes and cars. It is a given, yet often invisible - and unfortunately unsustainable part of our lives.<br/><br/>Today we know that the global energy system needs to be transformed to its core. This is crucial if we are to succeed in tackling climate change and creating a sustainable society. And we all have important parts to play in this transition. But how do we change something that we cannot see?<br/><br/>In this anthology, some of Sweden's leading energy researchers share their views on familiar and less familiar challenges and solutions regarding the energy of the future. The aim is to stimulate discussion and constructive debate so that we can address the challenges in an open dialogue where facts and knowledge shape our future.<br/><br/>The book is written by researchers affiliated with the KTH Royal Institute of Technology Energy Platform, in collaboration with the non-profit organisation VA (Public & Science).

Why have thousands of scientists and technicians with access to huge material and financial resources and over 60 years of extremely costly experiments, not for practical purposes been able to solve the problem of so-called controlled fusion? And imitate the natural processes occurring on the sun? Thus a "calm" fusion of hydrogen isotopes into helium, etc. Why do they have so thoroughly failed?<br/> Yes, why have they failed to resolve the issue of energy and thus rid the world of all catastrophic problems with nuclear power, oil and coal?<br/> These are some of the most important issues the author of this essay sets.<br/> But he also provides answers to both theoretical and technical problems and not least the fundamental solutions. And why the theory of what happens on the sun does not match the actual observations.<br/> Well, the future ITER project in France? Will it succeed? There is not the slightest chance! Precisely because it is based on exactly the same 60-year-old principles ...the principles of the TOKAMAK.<br/><br/> Retired chemical engineer, philosopher and cosmologist.

<p><i>I thought I was prepared for most scary situations. I've been almost kidnapped twice, fake kidnapped once, targeted by one terrorist organization and two very cute boys. But this moment was truly terrifying...</i><br/><br/>Cammie 'The Chameleon' knows by now that even she can't hide from danger. But when she discovers that one of her most-trusted allies is a rogue double-agent, Cammie questions her trust in her classmates, her teachers - and her own heart...</p>

<p><b>An unmissable collection of eight unconventional and captivating short stories for young and adult learners of Icelandic.</b><br/><br/>"<i>Olly's top-notch language-learning insights are right in line with the best of what we know from neuroscience and cognitive psychology about how to learn effectively. I love his work - and you will too!</i>" - Barbara Oakley, PhD, Author of New York Times bestseller <i>A Mind for Numbers</i><br/><br/><i>Short Stories in Icelandic for Beginners</i> has been written especially for students from high-beginner to low-intermediate level, designed to give a sense of achievement, a feeling of progress and most importantly - enjoyment! Mapped to A2-B1 on the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) for languages, these eight captivating stories are designed to give you a sense of achievement and a feeling of progress when reading.<br/><br/><b>What does this book give you?</b><br/><br/>- Eight stories in a variety of exciting genres, from science fiction and crime to history and thriller - making reading fun, while you learn a wide range of new vocabulary<br/>- Controlled language at your level to help you progress confidently<br/>- Realistic spoken dialogues to help you learn conversational expressions and improve your speaking ability<br/>- Accessible grammar so you learn new structures naturally, in a stress-free way<br/>· Beautiful illustrations accompanying each story, to set the scene and support your understanding<br/>- Pleasure! Research shows that if you're enjoying reading in a foreign language, you won't experience the usual feelings of frustration - 'It's too hard!' 'I don't understand!'<br/><br/>Carefully curated to make learning a new language easy, these stories include key features that will support and consolidate your progress, including:<br/><br/> - A glossary for bolded words in each chapter<br/>- Full plot summary<br/>- A bilingual word list<br/>- Comprehension questions after each chapter.<br/><br/>As a result, you will be able to focus on enjoying reading, delighting in your improved range of vocabulary and grasp of the language, without ever feeling overwhelmed. From science fiction to fantasy, to crime and thrillers, <i>Short Stories in Icelandic for Beginners </i>will make learning Icelandic easy and enjoyable.</p>