One of: CBC's "27 Canadian books we can't wait to read in September" CBC's "60 works of Canadian nonfiction to watch for in fall 2022" Toronto Star's "40-plus books we're most looking forward to this season" Is a global pandemic what it took to show us that saving our planet is possible? In the absence of motorized boats and gondolas, Venice's waters have returned to a sparkling blue color. Deer have been spotted roaming cities in Italy, and mountain goats recently took over a small seaside town in Wales. Taking advantage of the decreased boat traffic, whales have returned to roaming Vancouver's harbours. The absence of "regular" human activities has dramatically affected our environment. In this book, Bob McDonald turns his focus to global energy sources, and shows how the global shutdowns may have been exactly what we needed to show us that a greener future is achievable. This is not another "wake-up call," and not another plea to heed the climate science. This is an exploration of the incredible technologies that our species can use to get out of the mess we've made for ourselves. It is a work of immense optimism, to counteract the sense of doom that hangs over most discussions of the environment. Many alternative energy sources such as wind, solar, and geothermal have been available for decades-but they alone will not be enough. Additional power will come from small nuclear reactors the size of an office desk, and space-based solar power satellites with enormous mirrors that can capture sunlight, convert it to microwaves, and beam it to the ground to light up entire cities. Energy will be captured from waves, tides, and hydrogen. Vehicles will no longer have tailpipes that emit smog particles. Food will be sourced locally. Green technology is one of the fastest growing sectors of the economy, and will only continue to skyrocket as current products improve their performance and new products emerge. A new green age is upon us--let this book be your guide to the future.

This book covers the vast majority of Powerstroke Diesel engines on the road, and gives you the full story on their design. Each part of the engine is described and discussed in detail, with full-color photos of every critical component. A full and complete step-by-step engine rebuild is also included.

It is the summer of 1995. The internet was in its infancy, cell phones were only for calling people and text messages were one-way and sent to pagers. It was also a time when the best way to get in touch with people was to write letters. This story follows the letters and journals of employees from Rock Hil Amusement Park. Throughout the summer, they share their stories of everyday life, love, loss and internal struggles about their futures. From the author of Flagrant Foul and Dilemma, The Gray Summer gives presents a number of points of view and highlights the unique personalities of each of the main characters

All Davis Brown wanted was a future shot at being Sports Editor of the student newspaper, the Forester. Then in October of 2002, right before basketball season, he got his wish...and more than he bargained for! Flagrant Foul, as part of the Stories from the Forester series, goes beyond the Sports section and into the real-life the Brown's life, which, during the course of the season, becomes a dizzying mix of highs and lows, from falling in love to coping with his uncle's failing health.