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

Presents an examination of world oil production, providing data and analysis on the future of global oil supplies, including information on the capacity of the United States, Western Europe, Mexico, Canada, South America, Asia, the Middle East, and more.

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.

Describes the history of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries--Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and Venezuela--since its founding in 1960, and details how oil is transported from the ground to the gas pump, what determines the price, and other related topics.

Explores the Clinton and Bush administration's attempts to stabilize Afghanistan and make it safe for U.

The reader investigates the dwindling oil supply that threatens life on Earth and can choose between alternative adventures, each leading to twenty-two possible endings.

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

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

Frank and Joe travel to California where they investigate a utopian community to see if they intend to sabotage the oil industry.

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

Liza is determined to expose her mom's boyfriend as bad for business--and the environment--and puts together a group of girls codenamed "GRRR!" which stands for Girls for Renewable Resources, Really! and is surprise by the success of their efforts.

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

A collection of controversial essays that debate issues concerning the global oil crisis including the effects of foreign oil on the U.

Discusses the history of, and problems specific to, the oil industry around the world, including Gulf of Mexico, Norway, Arctic Ocean, and other locations.

Examines critical debates associated with oil and energy alternatives, discussing the rising cost of oil, signs of an oil crisis, U.