After the Gulf oil spill, what's next? Peak of the Devil is an informative expose on the realities of oil, offering a light-hearted, witty education on a critical global issue. Readers learn how deeply connected oil is to virtually everything they buy and/or use and how the looming scarcity will dramatically change how they live. While the most obvious impact is gas prices, Haynes reveals how it will have an equal effect on the price (and availability) of food, clothing, shelter and travel. Readers learn about the less obvious impacts, including those on the education system, commerce and the world of finance. Haynes not only uncovers the realities of peak oil, but offers critical guidance on what individuals, families and the nation can do to improve the current and future state of affairs. Simple tips Haynes lays out for getting started include reducing motor vehicle usage by increasing walking and biking, and cutting back on home energy consumption. For many readers wondering “What is Peak Oil” and “Why Should I Care Now”, Haynes breaks the complex topic down: at some point the world's oil supply will peak, and after that we will be moving more quickly than ever toward a world with limited supplies.