Review of the Bulgarian Geological Society (59/1), February 1999 "The acting engineers, scientists and university students, not in petroleum science only, should have use of this book. It will also be useful for those trying to match the terminology in order to gain best understanding in the diverse multilanguage petroleum community in the world. "

ASLIB Book Guide, Volume 63, No. 12, December 1998 "...This is a well-organised presentation of the concepts and activities involved in oil and gas recovery, from exploration and development to production, management and decommissioning. "

AAPG Bulletin Vol. 83, no. 3, R.F. Ehinger, February 1999 "...This book will be a good reference source for companies engaged in international operations..."

Marine and Petroleum Geology, D.G. Roberts, 1999 "...Reviewing this book was a pleasure and I gained some new perspectives. I can highly recommend the book to any graduate students wishing to enter oil exploration and production as well as new entrants. And also indeed to practising scientists in the oil industry who wish to gain a wider view outside their area os specialism. Non-technical professionals will also find the book of equal value. ...will be a welcome addition to the bookshelf of any professional in the exploration and production business. "

Australian Mineral Foundation Alert "This publication is an excellent practical guide and would be of great value to anyone wishing to attain an overview of the hydrocarbon exploration and production process, particularly those studying petroleum geoscience at university level. "

Dialog, 15 May 1998 "...I consider that the principal authors have achieved their goal of providing an introduction to the upstream industry in its broadest sense, an aspiration that has been facilitated by the synopsis of commercial relevance that precedes each chapter. (...) I am pleased to commend this work to those who are seeking to acquire or develop laterally a base knowledge of the practices of the upstream sector of the hydrocarbon industry. "

Australian Mineral Foundation Alert, 1999 "...This publication is an excellent practical guide and would be of great value to anyone wishing to attain an overview of the hydrocarbon exploration and production process, particularly those studying petroleum geoscience at university level. "

Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering, A.E. Gurevich and G.V. Chilingar, 1999

"....It was a real pleasure to read this book - an actual concise encyclopedia of the modern upstream petroleum industry in all its activities. (...) Its lucid presentation of the whole upstream petroleum industry operatons as a holistic logical process motivated and controlled by a combination of geological, technical, and economical reasons makes this book an utmost necessity for a college student, beginner in the petroleum profession, as well as experienced professional in a narrow field of petroleum industry. "

I hesitated getting this book because I couldn't find much written about it, but I wanted to find out more about the several species of woodpeckers that visit our backyard and the woods around us. I hit the jackpot with this book and recommend it highly for anyone who wants to learn more than the basics covered in bird guides. All the North American woodpeckers are covered and many more as well. The illustrations by Dana Gardner are breathtaking. You will find out how different species store their food ,their dwellings and territories, daily life, how they communicate, pair formation, social life, and much more. This book is an enjoyable read and not at all like reading a textbook. If you want to learn more about woodpeckers get this book!

Oceans is an excellent book starting with the "anatomy" of the ocean and ending with creatures and the future. I carried this book around with me for days jumping to where I left off every chance I got. It's a sensational guide to the mysterious deep!

I read this 'bout 20 years ago, and it was fascinating then, as it is now. Mr. Dobie brings to us the Texas legendry and lore surrounding the rattlesnake, both in humor and seriousness. Great book.

This book contains loads of beautiful and accurate photos of the various fish, coral and plant life in and around Australia's Great Barrier Reef. I was first lent this book by an experienced diver who had already been to the Great Barrier Reef. There was also a copy on the dive boat I was on when diving the reef. I found it enormously helpful in filling out my dive logs because the photos look so much like the wildlife I just encountered on my dive. I was able to use the book when I couldn't remember the names of various fish and animals I wanted to note in my log. It's very accurate; stunning photography. If you want to know what the reef looks like or want to refresh your memory this is the source! I'm also surprised about the limited availability of this book considering the huge amount of divers the reef attracts.

I thouroughly enjoyed my first reading of Frank Fields Jr's book "Sleep Be Not Forever". I enjoyed my second reading just as well. I have read many Science Fiction Novels, and find this book as one of my favorites. John Balog Age 51.

For those who wish to explore the wonderful prose, thoughts and observations offered by this pioneering outdoorsman, I will highly recommend this book. Bringing together essay samples from a number of his books, the reader will enjoy the insights Olson offers as he journeys through America's wilderness. He provides a writing style that is comfortable to read and his words will transport you from your chair into the canoe with him as he paddles/camps his way through places many of us can only hope to go. It takes a chapter or two to recognize that Olson doesn't write with one chapter flowing into the next, but rather each chapter is a story in itself. And, with that understood, sit back, read and enjoy the trip(s)!

This may be Skutch's last book--the culmination of seven decades of careful observation of hundreds of bird species. Here he has selected some very interesting neotropicals and offers his own detailed, thoughtful insights into their habits, often citing other sources to round out the reader's appreciation of his subjects. His narrative style is objective yet personal--spoken as though he were standing right next to you while birding together. This book deserves a place in your library. It is a wonderful reference source as well as a good read. Skutch is truly a master and this is another important contribution to his body of excellent work.

a book with depth I find in this book so many attributes of preservation of more than just wildlife. The book tells a great story of a man's dream, a kid's growth, and about how a bird brought them together. The man was real and was influential in bringing a lot of publicity to a beautiful place and a beautiful bird where I grew up as this man's son. this is a fitting tribute to him and all he cared about, before his time was up as it's caretaker. Especially when he never asked for the credit, or prestige for himself for what he considered a privilege and part of his job as a human on this planet.

John Muir is simply the best naturalist writer I have ever read. His writing is clear, descriptive and interesting. I typically don't like this type of writing, but his essays make you hear, see, taste and smell the outdoors. I usually like to experience nature directly, but Muir is the next best thing to being there. A collection of his best works is presented here.