In this study William Lyons presents a sustained and coherent theory of the emotions, and one which draws extensively on the work of psychologists and physiologists in the area. Dr Lyons starts by giving a thorough and critical survey of other principal theories, before setting out his own ?causal-e[...]

A quick reference for day-to-day work out on the rig or a handy study guide for drilling and well control certification courses. Suitable for oilfield professionals, it is a problem solving time saving tool for the most basic or complex predicaments encountered in the field.[...]

Describes the basic simulation models for drilling deep wells with air or gas drilling fluids, gasified two-phase drilling fluids, and stable foam drilling fluids. This title discusses both oil and natural gas industry applications, and geotechnical (water well, environmental, and mining) industry a[...]

""It's been a lifelong, ever-expanding journey, with many big ?sh and faraway waters and dramatic moments . . . and yet I don't think any of those moments or any of those places or ?sh has thrilled me any more than seeing the twitch of my ?y line where it entered the muddy waters of my backyard pond[...]

Offers fundamental, basic knowledge of the intricacies of drilling fluid, drilled solids management, drill bits, drill string design, directional drilling, cementing, casing, hydraulic optimization, and a discussion of predominant problems such as stuck pipe and lost circulation.[...]