Green energy has rapidly entered the mainstream of society. Annette Saliken, the author of the acclaimed Cocktail Party Guide to Global Warming, provides readers with everything they need to know to understand green energy options and make informed choices in their everyday lives.

Each type of green energy is described in clear, objective language. Saliken shares exciting breakthroughs in solar, wind, geothermal, geoexchange, hydro, wave, tidal and biomass energy. She compares the pros, and costs of various types of green energy, and offers straightforward answers to common questions including:

• What is the difference between wave energy and tidal current energy?
• How is biomass carbon neutral?
• What is the difference between geothermal and geoexchange energy?
• Are fuel cells a type of alternative energy?
• How does using solar panels for electricity differ from using solar heat?

This is a concise look at how we can address our growing energy needs while moving toward innovation and away from greenhouse-gas emissions, oil spills and rising fuel prices.

Annette Saliken is director of marketing communications for a high-tech firm in Vancouver, BC. As a seasoned technology professional specializing in communications, Annette excels at translating complex technical information into everyday language. Annette holds a Master of Business Administration from Royal Roads University in Victoria, BC, where she researched and delivered a report related to global warming and alternative energy for her final thesis. Previously, she completed a Bachelor of Science in mathematics at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, BC, and a Diploma of Business Management at the British Columbia Institute of Technology. She lives in Vancouver, BC, with her husband.

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Martin G. Clarke is a senior professional engineer specializing in alternative energy. In his current role as energy manager at Metro Vancouver, Martin identifies, evaluates and recommends renewable-energy projects to reduce energy consumption and overall carbon emissions from the operations of the Greater Vancouver Regional District. Examples of his initiatives include biomass, micro-hydro and geoexchange energy projects. Previously, Martin was a project manager at a fuel-cell technology company, and a project manager on biomass and waste energy projects at an engineering consulting firm. Martin is a certified energy manager (CEM) and holds a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering.

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