The Thermoelectric and Related Effects.- Theory of Thermoelectric Refrigeration and Generation.- Thermoelectric Properties of Metals and Semiconductors.- Optimisation and Selection of Semiconductor Thermoelements.- Minimising the Thermal Conductivity.- The Improvement of a Specific Material #x2013; Bismuth Telluride.- Methods for the Production of Materials.- Measurement Techniques.- Review of Thermoelectric Materials.- Thermoelectric Modules and Their Application.- Transverse Devices.- Properties of Nanostructured Materials.- Thermionic Energy Conversion.