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The Practice of British Geology, 1750–1850

The Practice of British Geology, 1750–1850

Hugh Torrens

Variorum
2002
sidottu
Geology is the most historical of all sciences. Yet its own history remains neglected, especially the many aspects of how geology was practised in the past. This volume analyses the careers of some important practical figures in English, Welsh, Scottish and Irish geology between 1750 and 1850. These include people who would have regarded themselves more as mining engineers (or ’coal viewers' as they were then called in the vital coal industry) or ’mineral surveyors' as today's mineral prospectors were first called (from 1808), or even inventors. Their expertise, in the land which led the industrial revolution, took them all over the world. Those included here went to Italy, and South (Peru) and North America (Virginia and Canada). The practice of geology, through the search for mines and minerals, has been much less attended to by historians than the geology which was undertaken by leisured amateurs - even though practical geology was as important in the past as the oil industry is today.
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The Viking Sands

The Viking Sands

Thomas Torrens

William Torrens Onorato
2022
pokkari
The Viking Sands: Endgame is a sequel to the original thriller, The Viking Sands. It unfolds against a continuing global oil crisis where the price of crude has soared to record levels, causing economic and political chaos worldwide. A catastrophic nuclear exchange in the Middle East over oil had earlier produced a globe-encircling cloud of fallout leaving widespread radiation sickness, hunger and violent civil unrest in its wake. In the midst of all of this chaos the Russians initiate a plan to corner the world's oil markets to restore themselves to economic supremacy after having endured years of humiliating marginalization. Using oil as his trump card, Russia's authoritarian President vows to succeed economically where the former Soviet Union had failed politically. The Russians must first remove all of their competitors through covert sabotage. But they cannot achieve their objective without deploying the formidable destructive power of the oil-consuming Viking sands from Mars - the most devastating weapon of the 21st century. Only fugitive Albert Stern, the rogue NASA scientist, still has access to the last of the sands left on Earth. A frantic race develops between the Russians and the Americans to find Stern and his devastating weapon. In a series of dramatic twists and turns, oil production in several key OPEC countries is shut down; energy-starved China is drawn into the international turmoil; and the Russians are forced to repel an attack against their own oil reserves in the Far East. When the Russians finally attempt a clandestine strike against the US's petroleum reserves the Americans must take desperate retaliatory measures in a last-ditch effort to halt the Russians' bid for world economic domination. Throughout the ensuing turmoil three of the world's biggest nuclear powers are brought into a terrifying confrontation. The many strands of this fast-paced thriller are expertly woven together and brought to a staggering denouement. Will Stern be found? Who will finally possess the last of the Viking sands? Will they be used once more to wreak cataclysmic havoc and destruction? Who will finally prevail - the forces of good or evil? The pulsating events of this novel are disturbingly topical. We live in a dangerous world where sometimes fiction can be outpaced by reality. This is what gives The Viking Sands: Endgame a razor edge and a frightening glimpse into a possible dystopian future. Once you pick up this fast moving thriller you won't want to put it down About the Author: Thomas Torrens background is deeply rooted in the international petroleum industry. For 15 years he held senior legal positions with two major international oil companies. He then joined an international financial institution in Washington DC as its Legal Adviser, Energy where, for 17 more years, he advised and counseled oil-producing member countries worldwide. He currently consults, teaches and acts as an arbitrator/expert witness on international oil matters. He resides, seasonally, in Santa Fe, NM and Casco, ME.
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The Red Squirrel, Its Life History and Habits: Roosevelt Wild Life Annals, V2, No. 1

The Red Squirrel, Its Life History and Habits: Roosevelt Wild Life Annals, V2, No. 1

Robert Torrens Hatt

Literary Licensing, LLC
2013
sidottu
The book ""The Red Squirrel, Its Life History And Habits: Roosevelt Wild Life Annals, V2, No. 1"" by Robert Torrens Hatt is a comprehensive guide to the life and behavior of the red squirrel. This book is part of the Roosevelt Wild Life Annals series and is the second volume in the series.The book covers a wide range of topics related to the red squirrel, including its physical characteristics, habitat, diet, behavior, reproduction, and interactions with other animals. The author provides detailed descriptions of the red squirrel's behavior in different seasons and environments, as well as the ways in which it adapts to changing conditions.The book also includes numerous illustrations and photographs that help to bring the red squirrel's world to life. In addition, the author provides practical advice for those who wish to observe or study red squirrels in the wild.Overall, ""The Red Squirrel, Its Life History And Habits"" is an informative and engaging resource for anyone interested in learning more about these fascinating creatures. Whether you are a wildlife enthusiast, a biologist, or simply someone who enjoys the outdoors, this book is sure to provide you with a wealth of information and insights.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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