petroleum products

Some commodities command massive economic, social, and political influence. This title examines the business around oil, the fossil fuel that powers much of the modern world. It explores the oil industry?s history, petroleum?s many uses, and the ways in which companies are trying to boost efficiencies to make it a viable energy source for many years to come.

A brief discussion of how oil is found, removed from the earth, and processed and of the different uses for different grades of oil.

An introduction to oil covering its origins, recovery from the earth, refining, and present and future uses.

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

Reveals how Halliburton and its former subsidiary Kellog, Brown & Root won its contracts in Iraq during the U.S. invasion and how it abused its power to cover up corruption and criminal behavior within the company and its subcontractors working in the Middle East.

Contains six compare and contrast essays that address issues related to oil; and includes model essays and writing exercises.