Most Popular Books by David Wood

Please contact the authors at [email protected] for details of how to access the trial version of Crystal Ball, as well as the Excel and other files which are *not* part of the e-book version download. "This is a book no deal team should be without. It is a must for those involved in upstream oil and gas transactions, planning, budgeting, investment appraisal and portfolio management. Its step–by–step approach cuts through complexity, making it comprehensive and understandable by a wide range of users with a wide range of abilities. It can be used as a textbook, an introductory primer or as a handbook that you can dip in and out of or read cover to cover." —Michael Lynch-Bell, Senior Advisor, Oil & Gas, Ernst & Young LLP; ex-officio Chairman, UN Expert Group on Resource Classification In the upstream petroleum industry, it is the value of post–tax cashflows which matters most to companies, governments, investors, lenders, analysts, and advisors. Calculating these cashflows and understanding their “behavior,” however, is challenging, as the industry’s specialized fiscal systems can be complex, jargon–laden, and sometimes seem to be a “world of their own”. Upstream Petroleum Fiscal and Valuation Modeling in Excel: A Worked Examples Approach demystifies fiscal analysis which, unlike disciplines such as Earth sciences and engineering, can be learned from a book. Written in plain English for laymen and for experienced practitioners alike, it is a reader–friendly, clear, practical, step–by–step hands–on guide for both reference and self–paced study. The book does not catalogue the 100+ different petroleum fiscal regimes in use at the time of writing. Rather, drawing on the authors’ combined 48 years’ experience, it takes a more timeless, generic treatment, by covering the most common variants of royalties, taxation, production sharing arrangements, bonuses and abandonment funding , through a dual approach: first, showing how to model them in Excel , and then providing interactive exercises to prompt (and answer) questions that analyze impacts on cashflows. In addition to the main text, the book consists of over 120 Excel files (ranging from modular examples to full models) in Excel 2007 and 2003 formats; over 400 pages of supplementary PDF files; VBA features to enhance model functionality; and an introduction to risk modeling with exercises for the included trial version of Oracle’s Crystal Ball software. It offers both a wealth of content and models equal to or surpassing what is available from fiscal modeling courses costing several times more; and greater insights into underlying calculations than commercially available “black box” fiscal software. New US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) rules planned for 2013 will force petroleum companies to disclose more fiscal information on an individual country basis. This will make it more important than ever for analysts to understand how to model oil and gas terms and the potential impacts of the disclosed government payments on future oil and gas company profitability. Due to the heavy use of graphics and cross references used in this particular text, some readers might find that the printed book offers a more optimal reading experience than certain e-formats particularly with the Kindle eMobi format.

The tale of high adventure in the farmyard that became the hit movie Babe is a captivating play for children young and old. A leading writer of children''s plays brings the heartwarming story of the piglet who rises to fame at the Grand Challenge Sheep Dog Trials to the stage in a dramatization that allows for flexible casting.-Large flexible cast

Hijack Over Hygenia is set in an aeroplane interior, on a roof, in a throne room and in a bedroom. Hygenia is the cleanest kingdom in the world. Disease is unknown. But one day a villainous Measle enters illegally and starts bringing the inhabitants out in spots. It is all the plot of Dr. Spicknspan who, owing to the pervading healthiness, is always out of work. Things look serious, but the plot is foiled by the gallantry of the royal staff: peace, health and cleanliness are restored.4 women, 8 men

Standups and magnifying lenses depict various Christmas scenes.

The South Yorkshire football club’s legendary journey to victory at the 1912 FA Cup Final is recounted in this illustrated history. In Lifting the Cup, Mark Metcalf and David Wood tell the story of Barnsley Football Club’s most illustrious period. Between 1910 and 1912 ‘Battling Barnsley’ won their way to the FA Cup Final on two separate occasions. They capped things off by beating West Bromwich Albion in the 1912 final replay at Bramall Lane, Sheffield. Barnsley manager Arthur Fairclough ‘lifted the Cup’ for the only time, so far, in the Club’s long history. This volume brings the 1910-12 era to life through match reports, memorabilia, and a wealth of dramatic photographs—some of which have never before been published. With a tribute to the extraordinary support of Barnsley fans, it also examines the careers of legendary players such as Dickie Downs, Bob Glendenning, Wilf Bartrop, Tommy Boyle, George Utley, George Lillycrop—and of course the goal-scoring hero of 1912: the great Harry Tufnell.

The story based on the adventures of Lear''s Owl and the Pussycat who went to sea in a beautiful pea-green boat with honey and plenty of money; of the Dong with the luminous Nose; of the Pig with a Ring through its Nose; of the Runcible Spoon, the villainous Plum Pudding Flea and others. All these are linked together to form a single tale with songs and mimed interludes. The Owl and the Pussycat sail to the land where the Bong Tree Grows, where, after many adventures, the Plum Pudding Flea is foiled and the two protagonists are married by the Turkey and live happily ever after.-5 women, 9 men

Optoelectronic Semiconductor Devices is a comprehensive new textbook offering a complete blend of theory and practice. Starting with basic semiconductor theory it moves on through a discussion of light emitters and detectors and then to their actual manufacture. Features of the book include full coverage of basic semiconductors and semiconductor lasers not seen in most optoelectronic textbooks of this level; treatment of all types of detectors, not just pin and avalanche diodes; details of materials and fabrication; and extensive references, conceptual and numerical problems and worked examples. Optoelectronic Semiconductor Devices can be used by undergraduate and postgraduate students in departments of physics or electrical engineering.

For more than two centuries the Oak Island Money Pit has baffled researchers and foiled treasure hunters, and when Dane Maddock and Bones Bonebrake take up the search, they get much more than they bargained for. Danger lies at every turn as they search for a treasure out of legend that dates back to the time of Christ. Ancient wonders, hidden temples, mythical creatures, secret societies, and foes new and old await as Dane and Bones unravel a pirate''s deadly secret in Buccaneer. Praise for David Wood and the Dane Maddock Adventures "Dane and Bones.... Together they''re unstoppable. Rip roaring action from start to finish. Wit and humor throughout. Just one question - how soon until the next one? Because I can''t wait." Graham Brown, author of Shadows of the Midnight Sun "What an adventure! A great read that provides lots of action, and thoughtful insight as well, into strange realms that are sometimes best left unexplored." Paul Kemprecos, author of Cool Blue Tomb and the NUMA Files "A page-turning yarn blending high action, Biblical speculation, ancient secrets, and nasty creatures. Indiana Jones better watch his back!" Jeremy Robinson, author of SecondWorld "With the thoroughly enjoyable way Mr. Wood has mixed speculative history with our modern day pursuit of truth, he has created a story that thrills and makes one think beyond the boundaries of mere fiction and enter the world of ''why not''?" David Lynn Golemon, Author of Ancients, Event, Legend, and Leviathan "A twisty tale of adventure and intrigue that never lets up and never lets go!" Robert Masello, author of Bestiary and Blood and Ice "Let there be no confusion: David Wood is the next Clive Cussler. Once you start reading, you won''t be able to stop until the last mystery plays out in the final line." Edward G. Talbot, author of 2012: The Fifth World "I like my thrillers with lots of explosions, global locations and a mystery where I learn something new. Wood delivers! Recommended as a fast paced, kick ass read." J.F. Penn, author of Desecration "Dourado is a brisk read, reminiscent of early Cussler adventures, and perfect for an afternoon at the beach or a cross-country flight. You''ll definitely want more of Maddock." Sean Ellis- Author of Into the Black

A musical play in which the garden insects, tired of being sprayed but unable to agree on the best method to stop it, begin warring among themselves while the garden goes to ruin. No music included.

Northerly locations were desperately sought out after more accessible land further south was taken up. Wood identifies the demographic characteristics of the surging population of land-seekers, showing how some aspects echoed those of earlier settlers. The northern settlers of the interwar years grappled with demanding conditions, which required new adaptations. They were supported in their efforts by politicians, bureaucrats, and religious leaders who had less than innocent reasons for endorsing what were questionable settlement experiments in unopened or abandoned areas. The book includes a series of gripping case studies to illustrate both the face of failure and what appear to have been the ingredients for success in marginal areas.

Na opinião de José Luis Cordeiro e David Wood, a morte não é algo tão inevitável assim, como explicam em A Morte da Morte: A Possibilidade Científica da Imortalidade. Para os autores, a ciência não demorará para encontrar saídas ao que hoje denominamos de "inevitável". Não se trata de obscurantismo acadêmico, de magia ou achismos diversos, o que eles tratam no texto é a ciência pura e suas possibilidades reais; por exemplo, tratamento com células-troco, inteligência artificial, regeneração de tecidos, terapias imunológicas, etc. Possibilidades essas não mais tratadas como "se", mas como "quando". A morte não escolhe raças, religiões, riquezas e nem opiniões políticas; ela é indiferentemente real a todos... Pelo menos por enquanto, como argumenta este livro.

1539- Dans un fort Espagnol isolé de tout, un homme détient le secret du trésor le plus caché et le plus mortel de l’histoire de l’humanité. Utah, de nos jours. Des peintures trouvées dans des grottes sur un site archéologique amérindien apporteraient la preuve que le Christ aurait visité le Nouveau-Monde. Mais est-ce réellement le cas? Dane Maddock revient pour une autre aventure inoubliable! Lorsque Maddock vient à la rescousse de la superbe archéologue Jade Ihara, il se joint à elle pour partir à la recherche des légendaires Sept Cités d’Or de Cibola. Cibola emmène le lecteur dans un voyage exceptionnel à travers le sud-ouest américain, où les ruines des mystérieux Anasazis dissimulent des secrets mortels et où les ennemis se cachent derrière chaque mur des anciennes ruines. Maddock et son partenaire « Bones » Bonebrake doivent décrypter les indices tirés du mythique Rouleau de Cuivre, déjouer leurs ennemis, et être les premiers à découvrir le secret de Cibola.

Dunn Kelly está acostumbrado a cubrir a su alcóholico padre en el trabajo. Dado que es el único inspector de Población Esopecial del Departamento de Policia, su padre se encarga de liberar zombies de puertas giratorias, comprobar que lso hombres-lobo llevan las vacunas de la rabia al día y de barrer vampiros que se quedan dormidos mientras toman la luna. Pero cuando la joven estrella del pop Delilah Idaho descubre una arruga en la frente, el mundo de Dunn se pone patas arriba. En su pueblo están rodando un show televisivo: "Que te den", un reality en el que vampiros de todo tipo competirán por el privilegio de morder a Delilah para que sea eternamente joven y guapa. Pero un asesino anda suelto en el plató y Dunn debe salvar el puesto de su padre y resolver el misterio. Ah, y su profesora le tira los tejos, el entrenador de fútbol le odia con todo el alma y ha perdido su lugar en el equipo de natación. La vida de Dunn, al igual que el show de la tele, apesta.

Le leggende lo chiamano Xibalba, il Luogo dell’Orrore: alcune leggende hanno un fondo di verità. Successivamente alla scoperta di un tesoro nello Yucatan, gli ex Navy SEAL Dane Maddock e Bones Bonebrake organizzano una spedizione alla ricerca della leggendaria città maya dei morti, che li porterà a scontrarsi con nemici mortali. Tra antiche rovine e giungle pericolose, Maddock e Bones dovranno sconfiggere la violenta Confraternita del Serpente e trovare la città leggendaria prima che un vecchio nemico ne scopra i segreti e getti il mondo nelle tenebre. Riusciranno i nostri eroi a sopravvivere alla discesa nei meandri dello Xibalba?

Qual é a verdadeira história por trás do lendário continente perdido de Atlântida, e o poder que os Atlantes exerceram? Quando o arqueólogo Sofia Perez desenterrou os restos de uma cidade Atlante, ela involuntariamente dá para a Dominion o poder de refazer o mundo do seu próprio jeito. Das profundezas do Caribe para as ruas de Paris, de ilhas japonesas e mais além, junte-se aos ex-Navy SEALs que se transformaram em caçadores de tesouro Dane Maddock e Bonebrake "Bones", em uma corrida para parar a Dominion, na emocionante aventura, Atlântida! "Atlântida de David Wood bate todas as marcas de um blockbuster. Com ritmo rápido, Wood nos presenteia com talvez a maior aventura de Dane e Bones. Com elementos de mistério, tecnologia perdida e uma cidade mítica, este livro parece um vintage de Clive Cussler. Seu melhor livro até hoje!" Rick Jones, autor “The Crypts of Eden” "Inundado de ação!" Rick Chesler, autor de “Solar Island” "Eu gosto dos meus suspenses com muitas explosões, localizações globais e mistério onde eu aprenda algo novo. Wood nos mostra neste livro como Dane Maddock, Bones e uma nova equipe encontram os remanescentes de Atlântida. Pura adrenalina. J.F. Penn, autor de “Desacration”

"Bone-cracking terror from the stygian depths!" Sometimes, the legends are true. When eccentric billionaire Ellis Holloway hires renegade marine biologist Sam Aston to investigate the legend of a monster in a remote Finnish lake, Aston envisions an easy paycheck and a chance to clear his gambling debts. But he gets much more. There is something terrible living beneath the dark waters of Lake Kaarme and it is hungry. As the death toll mounts, Aston faces superstitious locals, a power-hungry police chief, and a benefactor''s descent into madness as he races to find the legendary beast of the lake. Adventure, Science Fiction, and Horror converge in the Sam Aston Investigations series by the USA Today Bestselling author of the Dane Maddock Adventures and the Australian Shadows Award winning author of The Roo! Praise for the Sam Aston Investigations! "Everything you''d want from a monster story – great characters, a remote location and a creature with bite! Mixing history and lore with science and action, David Wood and Alan Baxter have penned a thriller that is hard to put down." Jeremy Robinson, author of Island 731 "Bone-cracking terror from the stygian depths! A creature thriller that is both intelligent and visceral. I could hear the Jaws soundtrack playing on repeat, although that might have been my heart pounding." Lee Murray, author of Into the Mist "One of the best, the most thoroughly delightful and satisfying, books that I''ve read in quite some time. A serious out-of-the-park type of home run hit!" Christine Morgan, The Horror Fiction Review "As Adventure Thrillers go, you can''t go wrong with Wood and Baxter!" The Grim Reader "The team who took aquatic terror to new depths are turning their talented attentions to caves deep below the Antarctic ice, where ancient carvings and strange symbols have been found, as well as a potentially invaluable crystalline energy source... it''s is part At the Mountains of Madness, part The Thing, part Aliens… it''s another summer blockbuster waiting to happen, full speed ahead and damn the special effects budget. Also, no sheep were harmed in the making of this book (that I know of)." Christine Morgan, The Horror Fiction Review "A great adventure story mixed with a creature feature! A book that grabbed my attention early and held on!" Brian''s Book Blog "Renegade marine biologist Sam Aston is back for a second outing in what is shaping up to be a must-read aquatic adventure series! Danger and intrigue lurk both above and below in this action-filled, white-knuckle romp with a breathtaking conclusion!" Rick Chesler, author of Sawfish

Los huesos de los Reyes Magos han sido robados del lugar donde reposan, en una catedral alemana. Cuando un cura agonizante susurra una pista críptica, Maddock y Bones se encuentran en medio de una carrera mortal para resolver una conspiración de varios siglos de antigüedad. El peligro acecha en cada rincón y nadie sabe adónde llevan las pistas... o lo que descubrirán. Desde catedrales antiguas hasta templos escondidos y helados picos montañosos, Maddock y Bones deben correr más rápido y ser más inteligentes que sus enemigos en esta apasionante aventura: ¡Icefall!

¿Cuál es la verdadera historia detrás del legendario continente perdido de la Atlántida y qué poder ejercen los atlantes? Cuando la arqueóloga Sofía Pérez descubre los restos de una ciudad atlante, involuntariamente le da a Dominio el poder de rehacer el mundo según su propio diseño. Desde las profundidades del Caribe hasta las calles de París, a las islas japonesas y más allá. Únase a los ex marines de la armada que se convirtieron en cazadores de tesoros, Dane Maddock y “Bones” Bonebrake, en una carrera para detener a Dominio de desatar su mayor amenaza en la más emocionante aventura, ¡Atlántida!

Un tesoro hundido. Un antiguo artefacto bíblico. Un misterio tan viejo como la humanidad. El 25 de enero de 1829, el bergantín portugués Dourado se hundió cerca de las costas de Indonesia, perdiendo su invaluable carga de tesoros de Tierra Santa. Una de las reliquias perdidas es la clave de un antiguo misterio. Pero hay alguien que no quiere que este tesoro salga a la luz. Cuando su padre es asesinado mientras investigaba acerca del Dourado, Kaylin Maxwell contrata al cazador de tesoros y ex soldado de la marina Dane Maddock y a su compañero Uriah «Bones» Bonebreak, para encontrar al Dourado y recuperar el artefacto bíblico, la verdad detrás de la cual podría sacudir los cimientos de la iglesia y pondría en duda las verdades fundamentales acerca de la existencia humana. Únete a Dane y Bones en una peligrosa aventura que los llevará desde las profundidades del océano Pacífico hasta las antiguas ciudades de piedra mientras desentrañan el misterio del Dourado.

Die Gebeine der Heiligen Drei Könige sind aus ihrem Schrein im Kölner Dom gestohlen worden. Nachdem ein sterbender Priester ihnen einen kryptischen Hinweis zuflüstert, befinden sich Maddock und Bones in einem tödlichen Rennen, um eine Jahrhunderte alte Verschwörung aufzudecken. Überall lauern Gefahren, und niemand weiß, wohin die Hinweise führen ... oder was sie enthüllen werden. Von mittelalterlichen Kathedralen über verborgene Tempel bis zu eisigen Berggipfeln müssen Maddock und Bones in diesem spannenden Abenteuer Feinden entkommen und sie überlisten – Eisbruch!

Durante más de doscientos años el Pozo del Dinero en la isla del Roble ha desconcertado a investigadores y engañado a los cazadores de tesoros. Ahora, Dane Maddock y Bones Bonebrake emprenden la aventura en pos de un tesoro legendario de tiempos de Cristo, la cual les acarrea peligros a diestra y siniestra. En Bucanero, Dane y Bones buscan descubrir el fatal secreto de un pirata. En el camino los aguardan maravillas antiguas, templos ocultos, criaturas míticas, sociedades secretas y enemigos tanto viejos como nuevos.

El libro explora las teorías y discusiones acerca de la manera en que los niños piensan y aprenden; analiza los debates teóricos y examina las implicaciones prácticas de la investigación y el conocimiento. Esta edición incluye un capítulo con una nueva perspectiva que subraya los principales desarrollos en la educación durante el decenio de los años noventa. El capítulo sobre matemáticas ha sido retrabajado, e incorporada una sección sobre tecnología de la educación.

Un tesoro affondato. Un antico artefatto Biblico. Un mistero antico quanto l''umanità. Il 25 gennaio 1829 il brigantino portoghese Dourado affondò a largo della costa dell''Indonesia, perdendo il suo carico di inestimabili tesori provenienti dalla Terra Sacra. Una di queste reliquie perdute contiene la chiave per un antico mistero. Ma qualcuno non vuole che questo tesoro venga alla luce. Quando suo padre viene assassinato mentre è alla ricerca del Dourado, Kaylin Maxwell assume il cacciatore di tesori ed ex soldato deli Navy Seal Dane Maddock e il suo partner Uriah “Bones” Bonebrake per ritrovare il Dourado, e recuperare un artefatto Biblico perduto, dietro il quale si cela una verità che potrebbe sconvolgere le fondamenta della chiesa e chiamare in questione le verità fondamentalmente trattenute dell''esistenza umana. Unisciti a Dane e Bones in una pericolosa avventura che li trasporta dalle profondità del Pacifico ad antiche città di pietra mentre cercano di svelare il mistero del Dourado.

One of a series of readers for students with reading difficulties. The books follow a character called Vardo through a series of science-fiction adventures in the 21st century.

One of a series of readers for students with reading difficulties. The books follow a character called Vardo through a series of science fiction adventures in the 21st century.

This is a photocopiable pack of practical activities aimed at 14-19 year-old drama students and their teachers. It offers a structured and progressive approach to stagecraft, design and technology in the performing arts. Each assignment contains teacher''s notes.