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Without oil, there would be no globalisation, no plastic, little transport, and a global political landscape that few would recognise. It is the lifeblood of the modern world, and humanity’s dependence upon it looks set to continue for decades to come. In this captivating audiobook, Vaclav Smil explains all matters related to ‘black gold’, from its discovery in the earth, right through to the political maelstrom that surrounds it today.

struggling with a recession . . . European nations at risk of defaulting on their loans . . . A possible global financial crisis. It happened before, in the 1970s. Oil Kings is the story of how oil came to dominate U.S. domestic and international affairs. As Richard Nixon fought off Watergate...

In a world where oil-rich states are more likely to start war than their oil-dependent counterparts, it's surprising how little attention is still paid to these so-called petrostates. These states' wealth props up the global arms trade, provides diplomatic leverage, and allows them to support violent and nonviolent proxies. In Oil, the State, and War, Emma Ashford explores the many potential links between domestic oil production and foreign policy behavior and how oil production influences global politics.

From the authors of Quackery, a visual and narrative history of popular ideas, phenomena, and widely held beliefs disproven by science. From the easily disproved to the wildly speculative, to straight-up hucksterism, Pseudoscience is a romp through much more than bad science—it’s a...

Join young Arizona cowboy Dave Sanders as he embodies the spirit of the classic Western hero—honest, brave, and fiercely loyal. In a thrilling tale set against the rugged backdrop of the Old West, Dave confronts treachery at every turn while striving to clear his name from a wrongful murder accusation. As he battles deceitful scalawags and defends his friends, horse, and freedom, this gripping story reveals how the oil boom transformed the cattle country and ushered in a new era. - Summary by Scotty

The Swanberg sisters come together with opposing forces, much like Vinegar & Oil. They repel in nature making them the perfect duo in conversation. The Swanberg sisters come from the same background, however they lead two vastly different lives. Even so, they remain united in one shared pursuit: health and happiness.Through honest conversation, curiosity, and lived experience, Vinegar & Oil explores themes around alternative health, business ventures, homemaking, spirituality, meaning of life, and everything in between. From practical realities to deeper questions, Vinegar & Oil holds space ...

If you have decided to experience psychedelics, this audio guide is designed to help you prepare fora psychedelic journey, navigate it in a way that leads to growth and transformation, and integrateyour experiences so that they can have a lasting impact on your life. No one can predict how...

At OGWA, we're on a mission to not only save oil & gas jobs across America... but to save our entire nation. Oil & Gas Workers Association is a grassroots, independent trade association working to secure, grow, and sustain American oil and gas jobs and fighting for American workers. OGWA was founded in 2015 by an oilfield truck driver and has grown to over 47,000 members nationwide. The organization is proudly run for and by oil & gas workers. OGWA represents everyone in the US who works in oil and gas and every American whose job is supported by our vital industry. We work with federal and ...

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Monica Cervantes will host Oilfield Talk MX Español from the Oilfields of New Mexico and Texas. Her bilingual interviews will give us stories from the land-based Oil and Gas Industry and the people who work there!

Oilfield Talk Podcast will interview Oilfield Hands from all over the industry & world… who have stories on top of stories to tell about their time in the Oil Patch. Give anyone in the Oil & Gas industry from Drilling to Production… Transportation to Service Industry! Everyone has a story to tell about “that one time” or “you just wouldn’t believe this”… people telling their versions of stories (creative license allowed) or the way they remember it… fact or fiction I guarantee everyone will enjoy listening to “Oilfield Talk”! Hopefully one interviewer will call his buddy ...

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Children of the Coup presents our artistic expression with our various collaborative artists and creators in Trinidad and Tobago & the Caribbean.

"Major Oil Exporters Fail to Agree on Production Freeze" is from the April 17, 2016 Business section of The New York Times. It was written by Stanley Reed and Andrew E. Kramer and narrated by Keith Sellon-Wright.

"Saudi Arabia Moving to Reduce Dependence on Oil Money" is from the April 01, 2016, World section of The New York Times. It was written by Ben Hubbard and Stanley Reed and narrated by JJ Langan.

"Saudi Prince Lays out Plan to Cut Oil Dependency and Energize the Economy" is from the April 25, 2016 World section of The New York Times. It was written by Ben Hubbard and narrated by Caroline Miller.

"Russia, Light on Cash, Weighs Risks of a Heavy Tax on Oil Giants" is from the March 23, 2016, World section of The New York Times. It was written by Andrew E. Kramer and narrated by Kristi Burns.

"A Hole in North Korean Sanctions Big Enough for Coal, Oil and Used Pianos" is from the March 31, 2016, World section of The New York Times. It was written by Jane Perlez and Yufan Huang and narrated by Kristi Burns.

Babies of women who took fish oil in the last three months of pregnancy had a 31 percent lower risk of developing asthma by age 3, a study in Denmark found.

"Taking Fish Oil During Pregnancy Is Found to Lower Child’s Asthma Risk" is from the December 28, 2016 Health section of The New York Times. It was written by Denise Grady and narrated by Kristi Burns.