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1	Twilight in the Desert: The Coming Saudi Oil Shock and the World Economy more books like this by Matthew R Simmons Sparked by personal observations of Saudi oil wells which led him to suspect that some Saudi fields were in decline, the author has created a compelling case that Saudi Arabia production will soon reach an apex, after which its production will decline and the world will be confronted with an immense and potentially catastrophic oil shortage. see all copies from $6.00! new only from $10.50! \| first editions \| SVS
2	The Smartest Guys in the Room: The Amazing Rise and Scandalous Fall of Enron more books like this by Bethany McLean, Peter Elkind Today, Enron is the biggest business story of our time, and "Fortune" senior writers McLean and Elkind are the new Woodward and Bernstein. Drawing on a wide range of unique sources, their book follows Enron's rise from obscurity to the top of the business world to its disastrous demise. see all copies from $2.00! new only from $2.43! \| first editions \| SVS
3	The Long Emergency: Surviving the End of Oil, Climate Change, and Other Converging Catastrophes of the Twenty-First Century more books like this by James Howard Kunstler The depletion of nonrenewable fossil fuels is about to radically change life much sooner than anticipated. This title describes what to expect after the honeymoon of affordable energy is over, preparing readers for economic, political, and social changes of an unimaginable scale. see all copies from $8.59! new only from $8.59! \| SVS
4	The End of Oil: On the Edge of a Perilous New World more books like this by Paul Roberts In this frank and balanced investigation, Roberts delves deep into the economics and politics of oil, and considers the promises and pitfalls of alternatives such as wind power, hybrid cars, and hydrogen. A new Afterword brings the book up to the minute. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $7.91! \| first editions \| SVS
5	Conspiracy of Fools: A True Story more books like this by Kurt Eichenwald The fall, in 2001, of the much-touted corporate giant the Enron Corporation made headlines as billions of dollars virtually disappeared and reports of corporate malfeasance surfaced. Investors--including pension plans, Enron employees, and ordinary Americans--were left stunned, angry, and broke. A concerned public asked how it happened, and wanted ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $6.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
6	Rigged: The True Story of an Ivy League Kid Who Changed the World of Oil, from Wall Street to Dubai more books like this by Ben Mezrich "Rigged" is the startling true story of David Russo, a rags-to-riches tale of a Brooklyn kid turned Harvard grad. He took on the old-world hierarchy and its powerful, monied kings, and set out to do the impossible--to build an energy exchange in the middle of the Arab world. see all copies from $3.99! new only from $5.20! \| first editions \| SVS
7	Blood and Oil: The Dangers and Consequences of America's Growing Dependency on Imported Petroleum more books like this by Michael T Klare From the author of "Resource Wars," comes a landmark assessment of the critical role of petroleum in America's actions abroad. With clarity and urgency, "Blood and Oil" delineates the United States' predicament and cautions that it is time to change the country's energy policies, before it spends the next decades paying for oil with blood. see all copies from $3.75! new only from $7.00! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
8	Oil on the Brain: Adventures from the Pump to the Pipeline more books like this by Lisa Margonelli Starting at a local gas station, Margonelli sets off to meet the people behind the pump, who lead her deep into the economics, politics, chemistry, and culture of petroleum. Along the oil supply chain, through the Strategic Petroleum Reserve and the NYMEX oil market, she finds unexpected delights and troubling contradictions. see all copies from $4.14! new only from $7.50! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
9	A Thousand Barrels a Second: The Coming Oil Break Point and the Challenges Facing an Energy Dependent World more books like this by Peter Tertzakian Chief energy economist and investment strategist Tertzakian delivers an informed and provocative look at the future of oil, providing advice to those making multimillion dollar decisions about their businesses, investments, or economies. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $6.80! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
10	The Long Emergency: Surviving the Converging Catastrophes of the Twenty-First Century more books like this by James Howard Kunstler The depletion of nonrenewable fossil fuels is about to radically change life much sooner than anticipated. This title describes what to expect after the honeymoon of affordable energy is over, preparing readers for economic, political, and social changes of an unimaginable scale. see all copies from $8.37! new only from $12.49! \| first editions
11 view cover	The Oil Factor: Protect Yourself and Profit from the Coming Energy Crisis more books like this by Stephen Leeb, Ph.D., Donna Leeb Renowned financial analyst Stephen Leeb asserts that in this perilous period, oil prices will drive all other economic indicators. This volume details how to diversify holdings to avoid potential disaster. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.33! \| first editions \| SVS
12 view cover	A Century of War: Anglo-American Oil Politics and the New World Order more books like this by F William Engdahl see all copies from $17.63! new only from $20.88! \| first editions \| SVS
13 view cover	Power to the People: How the Coming Energy Revolution Will Transform an Industry, Change Our Lives, and Maybe Even Save the Planet more books like this by Vijay V Vaitheeswaran An energy and environment correspondent for "The Economist" sees great opportunity in the energy realm today, and this is his fiercely independent and irresistibly entertaining look at the economic, political, and technological forces that are reshaping the world's management of energy resources. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.98! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
14 view cover	Untapped: The Scramble for Africa's Oil more books like this by John Ghazvinian To find out how the new oil boom is affecting Africa, Ghazvinian traveled the country for a firsthand look. The result is a high-octane narrative that reveals the challenges, obstacles, reasons for despair, and reasons for hope emerging from the worlds newest energy hot spot. see all copies from $2.95! new only from $7.00! \| first editions \| SVS
15 view cover	Lives Per Gallon: The True Cost of Our Oil Addiction more books like this by Terry Tamminen Tamminen takes a hard look at health, environmental, and national security costs hidden in every barrel of oil. He also offers a blueprint for developing alternative energy sources based on California's real world experiences. see all copies from $7.95! new only from $17.53! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
16 view cover	Big Coal: The Dirty Secret Behind America's Energy Future more books like this by Jeff Goodell Despite a century-long legacy that has claimed millions of lives and ravaged the environment, coal as a fuel source is making a comeback. In a compelling blend of hard-hitting investigative reporting, history, and business analysis, this work illuminates the stark economic imperatives America faces. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.98! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
17 view cover	Black Gold Stranglehold: The Myth of Scarcity and the Politics of Oil more books like this by Jerome R Corsi, PH.D., Craig R Smith Experts estimate Americans consume more than 25 percent of the world's oil but have control over less than 3 percent of its supply. The authors explore the international and domestic politics of oil production and consumption, including the manipulation of world economies and the wealth of oil conglomerates. see all copies from $3.99! new only from $6.81! \| SVS
18 view cover	Nuclear Power Is Not the Answer more books like this by Helen Caldicott Trained as a physician, and--after four decades of antinuclear activism--thoroughly versed in the science of nuclear energy, the bestselling author of "Nuclear Madness" turns her attention from nuclear bombs to nuclear lightbulbs. As she makes meticulously clear in this work, the world cannot withstand either. see all copies from $2.31! new only from $3.98! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
19 view cover	Freedom from Oil: How the Next President Can End the United States' Oil Addiction more books like this by David Sandalow Delivering a fast-paced narrative of debates, former Assistant Secretary of State Sandalow draws on his White House experience to dramatize how the next president can shape a new plan for ending the United States addiction to oil. see all copies from $5.17! new only from $7.97! \| first editions \| SVS
20 view cover	The New Great Game: Blood and Oil in Central Asia more books like this by Lutz Kleveman A journalist visits Central Asia to assess the real reasons behind American adventurism in that region, and determines that oil is indeed a major factor. Kleveman portrays the major players and rivalries as well as the risks and strategies, which include a probable oil pipeline whose route would run from Turkmenistan through Afghanistan to the ... see all copies from $6.98! new only from $9.64! \| first editions \| SVS
21 view cover	Out of Gas: The End of the Age of Oil more books like this by David Goodstein With its easy-to-grasp explanations of the science behind every aspect of our most urgent environmental policy decisions, "Out of Gas" is a handbook for the future of civilization. see all copies from $5.97! new only from $7.72! \| first editions \| SVS
22 view cover	The Halliburton Agenda: The Politics of Oil and Money more books like this by Dan Briody Over the last five years, the story of Halliburton--a company which Vice President Dick Cheney used to run--and its many controversies and conflicts of interest have been played out in the press. But these events are only the tip of the iceberg, according to Briody in this new expose. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.99! \| first editions \| SVS
23 view cover	The Oil Factor: Protect Yourself and Profit from the Coming Energycrisis more books like this by Stephen Leeb, Ph.D., Donna Leeb Financial guru Leeb shows how following oil prices can lead investors to real financial security. A storm is coming--an inflationary "perfect storm" whipped up by skyrocketing oil prices that will lay waste to millions of portfolios if investors don't prepare. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.20! \| first editions
24 view cover	Profit from the Peak: The End of Oil and the Greatest Investment Event of the Century more books like this by Brian Hicks, Chris Nelder According to author Hicks, the U.S.--and the world--is facing the end of its oil-based economy. But the coming oil crisis doesn't have to have entirely negative implications. He shows readers the potential upside to the end of oil and how this event can actually be a positive for investors. see all copies from $15.50! new only from $16.80! \| first editions \| SVS
25 view cover	24 Days: How Two Wall Street Journal Reporters Uncovered the Lies That Destroyed Faith in Corporate America more books like this by Rebecca Smith, John R Emshwiller This is the story of two Wall Street Journal beat reporters -- one covering the energy industry just after the chaotic California electricity crisis; the other chasing stock swindlers. Together these journalists were ideally placed to uncover one of the great cons of the century. Here is a story about the fall of a great company, and the ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS

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