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OverviewAn engaging look at the global oil industry and how to navigate the price volatility and new policies associated with it Oil is a constantly changing industry, and with the recent BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, more changes are expected. From extra equipment, higher-cost insurance, and expensive technology to mandatory third-party inspections, costly delays, and shifting investments, analysts say the price tag of regulation will be stiff and not confined to the Gulf. The oil industry affects everyone, and the machinations of a few industry heads, the ""Barbarians of Oil,"" can drastically change the lives of investors and consumers. In Barbarians of Oil author Sandy Franks offers the tips needed to avoid future market dips and dives as well as safeguard your investments and profit in the future. Details the petro-land grab in Africa, the Bush-Halliburton Era, the Gulf Wars, and the political dangers to the United States in Iran, Iraq, and other oil-rich nations Looks at the BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico and the impending long-term effects on investments and policy Explores the evolution of the modern oil industry including major corporations such as ExxonMobile, ConcoPhillips, Cheveron, and BP Barbarians of Oil is a timely must read for hard-working Americans concerned with their prosperity, as well as for those fascinated with the inner workings of the oil industry. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Sandy Franks , Sara NunnallyPublisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc Imprint: John Wiley & Sons Inc Dimensions: Width: 16.10cm , Height: 3.00cm , Length: 23.10cm Weight: 0.542kg ISBN: 9781118001820ISBN 10: 1118001826 Pages: 322 Publication Date: 05 July 2011 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Out of Stock Indefinitely Availability: In Print  Limited stock is available. It will be ordered for you and shipped pending supplier's limited stock. Table of ContentsAcknowledgments Preface Part One: History of Oil Chapter 1: Emergence of Black Gold Chapter 2: Drilling For Oil Chapter 3: The Struggle to Survive Chapter 4: Birth of an Industry Part Two: Oil Dynasties Chapter 5: A Home Grown U.S. Oil Cartel Chapter 6: From Humble Beginnings to Oil Giant Chapter 7: Cut-throat British Oil Empire Chapter 8: Budding Oil Empires Part Three: Dangerous Liaisons Chapter 9: The Birth of OPEC Chapter 10: The Arab-Israeli Oil Wars Chapter 11: The OPEC Oil Weapon Chapter 12: Political Dangers to the U.S Oil Addiction Part Four: Oil?s Political Allies Chapter 13: The Bush-Halliburton Era Chapter 14: Petrodollars: The Rise of Venezuela, Iran, and Russia Chapter 15: Drill, Baby, Drill: The Alaska Equation Chapter 16: Black Gold Guardians Part Five: Dangerous Addiction Chapter 17: Dirty Business Chapter 18: Big Oil's Sidekick Chapter 19: The Red Dragon's Thirst for Oil Chapter 20: Petro-land Grab: The Fight for African Oil Part Six: Where to Invest Now and Why Chapter 21: Achieving Energy Independence: The Story of Samsø Island Chapter 22: The Need for Alternative Energy Sources Chapter 23: The Hybrid Future Chapter 24: Investment Strategies to Protect (and Grow) Your Wealth Notes IndexReviews'fascinating' bullfax.com ′fascinating′ bullfax.com Author InformationSANDY FRANKS serves as Executive Publisher of Taipan Publishing Group, publisher of Taipan Daily, a daily e-newsletter with more than 250,000 readers, and Smart Investing Daily, an e-newsletter with almost 100,000 readers. During her two decades in publishing, she has specialized in a variety of markets including financial, health, and business startup publishing. With an editorial focus on delivering market analysis, financial insight, and investment ideas, Taipan Publishing Group offers a unique and powerful combination of services and resources in print and on the web. SARA NUNNALLY is managing editor of the Taipan Publishing Group, and co-contributor to Smart Investing Daily. She publishes her research findings in investment research reports, in-depth investment videos, and in the essential Smart Investing Daily communiqué. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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