Books with title The Oil Industry

This book offers a comprehensive look into the oil industry. While the business may get negative press, and with the politics of oil such a sensitive issue, this book offers a welcome investigation of the facts from all sides. Along with outlining the negative aspects of the oil industry, this book also provides a balanced view of the benefits this energy source provides.

THE INDUSTRY pulls no punches - a tautly written thriller that bristles with danger, mystery, tension and suspense by one of the most exciting new voices in young adult literature. Ages 14+ Kirra Hayward is an ordinary sixteen year old - smarter than most, but otherwise completely anonymous. When she stumbles across an unusual puzzle on the internet and manages to solve it, she has no idea of what she's letting herself in for. Kidnapped by a shadowy organisation known only as the Industry, Kirra soon discovers how valuable her code-breaking skills are. And when she stubbornly refuses to help them, they decide to break her ... by any means at their disposal. Kirra knows that to protect herself, she must trust no one, not even her fellow prisoner, Milo. But as time goes by she realises he might be the only person she can rely on ... Compulsive and page-turning, tHE INDUStRY is the first in a new series from talented debut author Rose Foster. 'Fans of tHE HUNGER GAMES will lap up this debut YA trilogy from young Melbourne author Rose Foster...there's action, violence, intrigue and romance..I can't wait for the next installment!' - AUStRALIAN BOOKSELLER AND PUBLISHER 'the Industry, Rose Foster's amazing, heart-pounding thrill-ride, will have you panting for a sequel.' - Michael Grant, international bestselling author of the Gone series

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. Features include essential facts, a glossary, selected bibliography, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

THE INDUSTRY pulls no punches - a tautly written thriller that bristles with danger, mystery, tension and suspense by one of the most exciting new voices in young adult literature. Ages 14+ Kirra Hayward is an ordinary sixteen year old - smarter than most, but otherwise completely anonymous. When she stumbles across an unusual puzzle on the internet and manages to solve it, she has no idea of what she's letting herself in for. Kidnapped by a shadowy organisation known only as the Industry, Kirra soon discovers how valuable her code-breaking skills are. And when she stubbornly refuses to help them, they decide to break her ... by any means at their disposal. Kirra knows that to protect herself, she must trust no one, not even her fellow prisoner, Milo. But as time goes by she realises he might be the only person she can rely on ... Compulsive and page-turning, tHE INDUStRY is the first in a new series from talented debut author Rose Foster. 'Fans of tHE HUNGER GAMES will lap up this debut YA trilogy from young Melbourne author Rose Foster...there's action, violence, intrigue and romance..I can't wait for the next installment!' - AUStRALIAN BOOKSELLER AND PUBLISHER 'the Industry, Rose Foster's amazing, heart-pounding thrill-ride, will have you panting for a sequel.' - Michael Grant, international bestselling author of the Gone series

Each title in the highly acclaimed Opposing Viewpoints series explores a specific issue by placing expert opinions in a unique pro/con format; the viewpoints are selected from a wide range of highly respected and often hard-to-find publications.; This new addition to the Opposing Viewpoints series examines a variety of issues related to the music industry, through a collection of balanced articles from a variety of sources. Article topics include the copyright issues facing the music industry, suc; "Each volume in the Opposing Viewpoints Series could serve as a model…not only providing access to a wide diversity of opinions, but also stimulating readers to do further research for group discussion and individual interest. Both shrill and moderate, th

Using the new C3 Framework for Social Studies Standards, The Movie Industry in the Global Citizens: Modern Media series explores the sport through the lenses of History, Geography, Civics, and Economics. Text and photos look at the history, basic philosophies, and geography of the movie industry. As they read, students will develop questions about the text, and use evidence from a variety of sources in order to form conclusions. Data-focused backmatter is included, as well as a bibliography, glossary, and index.

Each title in the highly acclaimed Opposing Viewpoints series explores a specific issue by placing expert opinions in a unique pro/con format; the viewpoints are selected from a wide range of highly respected and often hard-to-find publications.; This new addition to the Opposing Viewpoints series examines a variety of issues related to the music industry, through a collection of balanced articles from a variety of sources. Article topics include the copyright issues facing the music industry, suc; "Each volume in the Opposing Viewpoints Series could serve as a model…not only providing access to a wide diversity of opinions, but also stimulating readers to do further research for group discussion and individual interest. Both shrill and moderate, th