1 comments about Dictionary of Mining, Mineral, and Related Terms.

1. This is an essential reference for any budding mining engineer or geologist and even for experienced professionals.
   
   There is no better reference available that I am aware of.
   
   The only minor criticism that I have is that it is biassed towards USA terminology rather than adopting global terminology, but that is quite understandable.

No comments about Over a Barrel: Breaking Oil's Grip On Our Future.

1 comments about Cost Estimating Manual for Pipelines and Marine Structures: New Printing 1999 (Estimator's Man-Hour Library).

1. ACTUALLY I HAVE NOT READ THIS BOOK SO SORRY I CANT GIVE U REVIEW BUT IF U DONT MIND THEN PLEASE MAIL ME ON HUNF.RUSH@EUDORAMIL.COM TO INFOM ME HOW COULD I READ THIS BOOK. THANK U RUSHI

No comments about SME Mining Reference Handbook.

2 comments about Treasure Hunting for Fun and Profit (Treasure Hunting Text).

1. The reason for the low rating is because this book is a repeat of Mr Garrett's book,"Let's Talk Treasure Hunting" which was first printed in 1992. Chapters and wording of "Treasure Hunting for Fun and Profit is practically identical. If you buy either book, there is no need to buy the other. These books have some information on the technics of metal detecting, but is more focused in the end in describing the kind of metal detector to use which is the Garrett detector...which is a great metal detector!



2. In the hobby of metal detecting the changes come in use of better technology and understanding and interpreting how these technological advances impact the results in the field.
   With more than thirty years of practice in the hobby of metal detecting I have often read these basic princples as espoused by Charles Garrett and in truth they are always worth repeating. There is little advantage to investing in a top end metal detector or any metal detector for that matter if you do not understand and practice the techniques necessary to provide optimum results.
   This book repeats these fundamentals in relation to modern equipment. Nothing more and nothing less. The author does not pretend or imply that these topics have not been previously touched upon in other books.
   This book has tremendous value for the novice treasure hunter and provides updated reference to the seasoned metal detector user.

1 comments about Handbook of Petrochemicals Production Processes (Mcgraw-Hill Handbooks).

1. This book promises a wealth of information for the process engineer interested in Petrochemical Processes. While it does contain a certain amount of useful information, useful for example as introductions to undergraduate Chemical Engineering courses on various of the topics covered, the information presented is not particulary in-depth. Some of the latter chapters on polymerization processes read a bit like the technical information you can find on company web sites rather that as chapters... OK, but not great.

2 comments about Resource Rebels.

1. Following his earlier book "The New Resource Wars", Al Gedicks eloquently presents numerous negative case studies regarding exploitative mining. In this book, I was hoping there would be more direct social science analysis as well. However, there is simply more descriptive and investigative material about pernicious cases of exploitation. Instead, it would have been useful to also consider some cases of corporate resposibility, or cases where Native communities have in fact chosen to go forward with mining and have had positive experiences -- indeed cases of mines such as the Raglan project in Quebec, The Red Dog Mine in Alaska, Argyle in Australia, mining in Botswana and Ghana or oil in Brunei might also have provided an interesting comparison. Nevertheless, the book certainly has some good expository material on some of the "bad boy" companies. It is important to consider that there might also be some better players in the mix -- which the activist perspective in this book does not want to even acknowledge.



2. It takes a lot of strength to pour over the sort of bad news that Gedicks brings us in "Resource Rebels." It's an emotional challenge to witness the ways in which the Indian Wars continue, how few people are aware of this indigenous holocaust, and how hopeless people can feel in the face of its inertia. The inhumanity shown by the executives of these extractive industries and the military and media hit men that serve them - it's all rather sickening.
   The soul that Gedicks exhibits is also evident in these "Resource Rebels" who show tremendous courage to confront these impossible odds.
   There are other important books that look into the attempts to slow the progress of this destructive leviathan the planners of our hi-tech militarist society have created Paradigm Wars: Indigenous Peoples' Resistance to Globalization. The interests of these transnational conglomerates are not human interests. And when the U'Wa in Colombia, the Shuar in Ecuador, the Komoro of West Papua, and the Chippewa of Wisconsin challenge their oppression and the destruction of the earth - they are defending all of humanity and future generations.
   
   In the chapter on "The Military, Trade and Strategies for Sustainability" Gedicks notes how demanding our military is of minerals and oil resources. He cites a study that estimates "that military consumption accounts for 10 to 20% of U.S. mineral consumption." And in opposition to the desires of the general public, we continue to construct newer fleets of fighter planes and aircraft carriers all the time. Budgets are always tight for new libraries, health care, university educations, etc.; but there's always money for the warfare state. Why We Fight
   I've purchased a couple copies of this book, because the author and publishers like "South End" are so deserving of support.

1 comments about International Petroleum Accounting.

1. I'll edit my review shortly with details.
   
   
   highly recomended.

No comments about An Introduction to Geophysical Exploration.

2 comments about Dictionary of Petroleum Exploration, Drilling, & Production.

1. This book is full of clear and complete definitions of most of the terminology used in the Oil business. It also have lots of illustrations. It is very hard not to find what you are looking for. Excellent for people that intiates in the Oil business.



2. I'm an IT professional who works in the E&P industry and this book has been excellent addition to library.