{"product_id":"9781550925913","title":"Backyard Biodiesel: How to Brew Your Own Fuel","description":"\u003cp\u003eSmall-scale home biodiesel production holds a singular attraction for the do-it-yourself enthusiast. While perhaps it can't save the world, this unique renewable fuel is economical, fun to make, better for the environment, and will help you reduce your dependence on Big Oil. And getting started is easier than you think.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eBackyard Biodiesel\u003c\/i\u003e is written by two recognized experts in the field of small-scale biofuels. This comprehensive hands-on, practical, DIY guide includes:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe basics of small-scale brewing—recipes, strategies, and technologies  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdvanced backyard analytics and troubleshooting  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafety considerations and regulatory issues  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTopping up the tank—how to put your biodiesel to work for you\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eMaking your own fuel is not only possible, it is rewarding. Designed to be accessible to everyone from readers with no prior technical expertise to alternative energy buffs, \u003ci\u003eBackyard Biodiesel\u003c\/i\u003e is a must-read for any aspiring brewer, packed with everything you need to get up and running quickly and safely.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLyle Estill\u003c\/b\u003e is the president and co-founder of Piedmont Biofuels and the author of \u003ci\u003eIndustrial Evolution\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSmall is Possible\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eSmall Stories, Big Changes\u003c\/i\u003e. He has won numerous awards for his commitment to sustainability, outreach, community development, and leadership.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBob Armantrout\u003c\/b\u003e helped to manage four commercial biodiesel plants before joining Piedmont Biofuels in 2007. He works as an instructor at Central Carolina Community College, where he spearheads an innovative two-year biofuels degree program.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"New Society Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47178619912432,"sku":"9781550925913","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781550925913_p0.jpg?v=1763750769","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781550925913","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}