{"title":"Deb Chachra","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the insightful work of Deb Chachra, a brilliant author who delves into the captivating world of infrastructure and its impact on our daily lives. With a focus on the unseen yet essential systems that support modern society, Chachra invites readers to explore the science and intricacies behind our built environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of her acclaimed works, \u003cem\u003eHow Infrastructure Works\u003c\/em\u003e, serves as a guide to understanding the critical components of the world's infrastructure. This book is an enlightening read for anyone interested in the intersection of technology, engineering, and nature, making complex topics accessible and engaging for all audiences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eChachra's ability to transform technical details into compelling narratives ensures that her books are not only educational but also highly enjoyable. Whether you're a science enthusiast or simply curious about the mechanics that keep our world running, Deb Chachra's collection offers valuable insights and a fresh perspective. Dive into her work to learn more about the fascinating systems that shape our everyday experiences.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"how-infrastructure-works-by-deb-chachra-9781911709558","title":"How Infrastructure Works","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery day, we are granted the power to travel at high speeds, fly, see in the dark, summon water from distant mountains, and electricity from the sun. The systems that run our world are invisible to us until they fail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInfrastructure enables lives of astounding ease and freedom that would have been unimaginable just a century ago. These technological systems—the most complex and vast ever created by humans—have allowed us to work collectively for the public good. But these systems are now beginning to fail us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEngineering professor Deb Chachra takes readers on a fascinating tour of these essential utilities, revealing how they work, what it takes to keep them running, and just how much they shape our lives. She also explores the price they extract, who pays it, in what ways, and the threats to our infrastructure in a changing world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom Snowdonia's Electric Mountain to a solar plant in southern India, Chachra shows how we can rebuild our shared infrastructure to be not just functional but also equitable, resilient, and sustainable. We need to learn how to see these systems and to transform them, together, because the cost of not being able to rely on them is unthinkably high.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46342633455852,"sku":"9781911709558","price":36.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/17849863482868.jpg?v=1743927484"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/deb-chachra.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}