petroleum industry

Sinclair portrays the oil industry of the 1920s through the eyes of Bunny, the son of a genial independent oil developer.

Chronicles the life of the savviest entrepreneur of the century, tracing his development from childhood, the deals that earned his first million, and the story of his five marriages and family tragedies.

Briefly describes fifteen career possibiliies at a large petroleum company, including geologist, landman, pipeliner, research scientist, and mining engineer.

Describes the uses of oil and the different products that are made from it and discusses the history and future of the oil industry.

Briefly discusses how oil is formed, how it is recovered from the ground, and its many uses.

Presents twenty-five essays that explore various controversies surrounding the use, distribution, environmental impact, and cost of oil around the world.

Contains primary and secondary source documents that provide varying perspectives on the issue of U.S. dependence on foreign oil.

While working for the National Underwater and Marine Agency, Dirk Pitt and Al Giordino uncover the deadly plans of a Mongolian mogul to deal oil to the Chinese and ruin the global market, and discover the scheme is linked to the treasures of Genghis Khan.

Explores the Clinton and Bush administration's attempts to stabilize Afghanistan and make it safe for U.S. energy companies to build a pipeline there, focusing on the secret diplomacy between the Bush administration and the Taliban from February to August 2001.

Examines the challenges that African nations face as other major powers seek to tap into their oil resources; and discusses the effect this has on the people whose lives have already been changed.