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"Peter Tertzakian’s analysis of world oil is a fascinating reminder that history often foretells the major turning points of the future."

– Gwyn Morgan, President & Chief Executive Officer, EnCana Corporation

"A Thousand Barrels a Second is an excellent book! In my more than 40 years in the industry I can’t think of a publication which has so clearly discussed the global challenges of today’s demands and tomorrow’s requirements."

– Peter Gaffney, Senior Partner, Gaffney, Cline & Associates

"A Thousand Barrels a Second provides unique historical context for the challenges we face in the energy arena. Peter Tertzakian draws fascinating parallels between past ‘break points’ in the energy industry and the current situation."

– Jon Erickson, Managing Director, Princeton University Investment

"In A Thousand Barrels a Second, Peter Tertzakian explains the truth behind the real energy crisis. The book is a fascinating portrayal of where the oil issue will take the world economy and American business in the next 15 years, and should be required reading for those of us in the real estate industry."

– Dave Liniger, Chairman, RE⁄MAX International

"Bravo to Peter Tertzakian for taking on a very complex and contentious issue – our society’s near-addiction to oil – and doing a masterful job at describing the history, present circumstances and implications, and outlining rational strategies for the future."

– Gregory B. Jansen, Managing Director, Commonfund Capital, Inc.

"A Thousand Barrels a Second is a book that arrives just in time, providing a strategic assessment of our current situation and 10 year outlook. We can all benefit from its insights, and I recommend it to all global policy makers."

– U.S. Representative Charles F. Bass, (R-NH), member House Energy and Commerce Committee

"In A Thousand Barrels a Second, Peter Tertzakian lays out a vision of the future for producing as well as consuming nations, and issues a warning that while we will all survive, those who remain uninformed will pay a greater price."

– Hank Swartout, Chairman, Precision Drilling Corporation

"Peter Tertzakian shines a very bright light on an enormously critical issue facing every business and every human being on the planet. I highly recommend this book."

– Ronald L. Nelson, President and CFO, Cendant Corporation

"You can’t lead today without a thorough understanding of how energy impacts people’s lives. What makes A Thousand Barrels a Second great is that this complex subject is made perfectly clear."

– Phil Harkins, CEO, Linkage, Inc.

"Peter Tertzakian’s perspective is both unconventional and uniquely qualified. As an experienced geophysicist he understands the challenge of finding and developing new sources of crude oil and natural gas. As an economist and historian, he understands the context in which ‘break points’ occur. A Thousand Barrels a Second provides timely and valuable insight into the energy markets of today and tomorrow."

– Hal Kvisle, Chief Executive Officer, TransCanada Corporation