This is an engineering book. However, it is a kind of engineering that is not well known by the general public: namely Applied Petroleum Engineering. It reflects our expertise in offshore well construction and the advanced know-how we achieved in Brazil, a long time before the euphoria caused by the discovery of the famous Pre-Salt reserves in 2005. We talk about the professionals who, for the most part, work on offshore drilling rigs, internationally known as Company Men. The Company Man’s work is unique, exciting and very important, especially when we see Brazilian creativity strongly contributing to the implementation of various achievements. It is not enough to be the “almighty” specialist of multinational companies when on board, the true light, the guiding light of the crew - for having a much more holistic knowledge of the activities in progress - but also to act with the humility of those who know that they will influence and motivate teams and establish with certainty that all their members are of fundamental importance for carrying out operations and achieving the well construction goals safely. The purpose of this book is to introduce to the new generations of engineers a brief idea of the fascinating world of Company Men, covering their daily lives on board and detailing several operations, equipment, and technical terms with which they must be familiar. In addition to many descriptions throughout the text, a Glossary is provided to define some terms in greater detail. We hope to captivate these young people and encourage them to continue a tradition: Brazil today is one of the most important players in the worldwide offshore industry, and holds its place at the knowledge frontline, not only due to its widely diversified operational scenarios but also, in large part, due to the technological and procedural solutions developed by Brazilians. Have a good journey offshore!

Tony Manfredi loses his job the same day his wife finds out she is pregnant. Tony begins working the night shift at the loading docks. With some help from his Uncle Joe, Tony begins working in show business, and slowly moves up the ladder to become the head of the Mafia's North American operations. At the same time he becomes the CEO of a legitimate entertainment conglomerate.

The present volume contains a large variety of treatment approaches to the long-term rehabilitation of the alcoholic, ranging from the biological to the physiological to the psychological to the social. The multiplicity of proposed therapies, each of which has its strong proponents, suggests that alcoholism is either a complex medical-social disease syndrome requiring a multipronged treatment approach or a very simple illness for which we have not yet dis covered the remedy. The latter may, indeed, be true, but we cannot use what we do not know and must use what we do know. We do, however, have the obligation to be responsible in our treatment, to provide the best that is known at this time, and to be discriminating in our prescription of appropriate treat ment for individual patients. If there is one conclusion we would like to offer in our preface, it is that alcoholics constitute a markedly heterogeneous popula tion with widely disparate needs, for whom, at least at our present level of knowledge, a broad spectrum of treatment modalities is necessary. If this is true, then probably most of this book has validity. With this volume on the treatment and rehabilitation of the chronic alco holic, we bring to completion our five-volume series, The Biology of Alcoholism. As the title of the present volume indicates, we have departed from our original intention to deal solely with biological aspects of the syndrome and have attempted rather to produce a more comprehensive work.

"A high octane thrill ride!" - San Francisco Chronicle on Paranoia Joseph Finder's New York Times bestseller Paranoia was hailed by critics as "jet-propelled," the "Page Turner of the Year," and "the archetype of the thriller in its contemporary form." Now Finder returns with Company Man - a heart-stopping thriller about ambition, betrayal, and the price of secrets. Nick Conover is the CEO of a major corporation, a local boy made good, and once the most admired man in a company town. But that was before the layoffs. When a faceless stalker menaces his family, Nick, a single father of two since the recent death of his wife, finds that the gated community they live in is no protection at all. He decides to take action, a tragedy ensues - and immediately his life spirals out of control. At work, Nick begins to uncover a conspiracy against him, involving some of his closest colleagues. He doesn't know who he can trust - including the brilliant, troubled new woman in his life. Meanwhile, his actions are being probed by a homicide detective named Audrey Rhimes, a relentless investigator with a strong sense of morality - and her own, very personal reason for pursuing Nick Conover. With everything he cares about in the balance, Nick discovers strengths he never knew he had. His enemies don't realize how hard he'll fight to save his company. And nobody knows how far he'll go to protect his family. Mesmerizing and psychologically astute, Company Man is Joseph Finder's most compelling and original novel yet.

Brain Power for Business Men by Annie Payson Call: Unlock the potential of your mind for success in the business world with "Brain Power for Business Men" by Annie Payson Call. This insightful book explores the relationship between mental well-being and professional achievement, offering practical strategies for harnessing your cognitive abilities. Key Aspects of the Book "Brain Power for Business Men": Mind-Body Connection: Call delves into the connection between mental and physical well-being, emphasizing the importance of mental clarity and emotional balance in business. Stress Management: The book offers strategies for managing stress and anxiety, helping business professionals maintain focus and resilience. Productivity and Efficiency: "Brain Power for Business Men" provides insights into enhancing productivity, decision-making, and problem-solving skills for success in the business world. Annie Payson Call was an American author and educator known for her work in the fields of psychology and self-help. Her book reflects her dedication to improving mental well-being and empowering individuals in their professional lives.