Oman today is a rapidly modernizing and peaceful country on the fringes of a region in turmoil. It does, however, have a long history of internal strife. In the twentieth century, this strife took the form of two internal conflicts. The Northern Oman or al-Jabal al-Akhdar War of the 1950s was a struggle between the forces of the old tribally based Imamate and the newer Sultanate in the northern part of the country. In the Dhufar War of the 1960s-70s an anti-Sultanate - and later Marxist - ...

A thoughtful meditation on the Stations of the Cross for followers who want a deeper understanding of the Passion and the meaning of Easter. With a helpful map, illustrations.Every Friday in Jerusalem, Franciscan monks take groups of pilgrims down the Via Dolorosa, the road Christ may have walked on his way to the cross. Stopping at each of fourteen locations that mark events in the final days of Christ’s life, the pilgrims recall the Passion story and offer prayer...

Get a taste of farm life with seasonal recipes and stories from the founder of Angelic Organics, the popular CSA farm with members across the Chicago area.John Peterson grew up on the family farm he later transformed into the community supported farm Angelic Organics. For him, farming isn't just about growing vegetables. It is also about building relationships between the farm and the people it serves. A leader in organic and biodynamic gardening, his passion is he...

This book introduces readers to Thomistic philosophy through selected topics such as being, God, teleology, truth, persons and knowledge, ethics, and universals. John Peterson discusses metaphysics and the essence-existence distinction and presents what he believes is Aquinas’ strongest theistic proof. He offers a new defense Aquinas’ idea of natural ends based on the distinction between immanent and transient change. Unveiling the complexity of Aquinas’ account of truth, Peterson shows th...

In 1985, the head of a very successful Connecticut aeronautics firm takes off time to uncover who murdered his beautiful mother in 1955 in a town in the Midwest to which his family has no known connection. He is driven not only to find the killer but also to know the truth about his mother's different lives.

The conflict in Bosnia, disputes within the new World Trade Organizatiion and debates about NATO enlargement all illustrate a single point: no relationship is more important in determining the state of international relations than the alliance between Europe and America. Contrary to accepted wisdom, John Peterson argues that the end of the Cold War actually enhances the prospects for partnership between the United States and the European Union. Completely updated, this book offers a clear ...

The Johnny Chronicles (a factual written account of important or historical events in the order of their occurrence) describes Johnny's life in more or less chronological order. It starts on the beach when Johnny was three years old and ends in the doctor's office when Johnny was seventy-five. In between are fourty-nine chapter/vignettes which describe in detail (some might say horrific detail) things that happened to him and/or things that happened to others in Johnny's presence for which...

The discovery of oil in the Gulf revolutionised its social and economic relationship with the West. This book provides a broad overview of foreign policy imperatives, an examination of three of the most important issues - the Iran-Iraq war, OPEC, socio-political extremism - and finally a closer inspection of three of the key players in that area: Oman, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.

This unique collection of Father Brown mysteries links tales by G.K. Chesterton with the Ten Commandments. The connection is often surprising, however, for the criminal is not necessarily the worst sinner in the story, nor is his crime necessarily the worst offense.When Chesterton created the character of Father Brown, he brought a new dimension to mystery stories--the distinction between crime and sin. As the priest- detective applies his powers of observation to solve a case, he ...

John and Sylvia understand that chaplain self-care is much more than spending a few extra minutes in prayer. Based on their own ministries, they assist readers to find activities that are most likely to restore them when they are "running on empty": creative expression, mental exercise, emotional health, physical health, recreation, relationships, and spiritual practice.

A "captivating, informative, and often amusing" look at what birds do and why they do it ( Booklist).Both casual and serious bird watchers can take their skills to the next level with this detailed consideration of bird behavior. This book makes it possible to move beyond identifying birds to understanding some of the underpinning and meaning of what birds do, how they do it, and why. Written in an easy-to-understand style, with an abundance of photos illus...

The legendary founder of Vanguard "presents an insider's view of what's wrong with corporate America and what can be done to improve it" (Burton G. Malkiel, author of A Random Walk Down Wall Street).New York Times-bestselling author of Enough and The Little Book of Common Sense Investing John Bogle has seen firsthand the innermost workings—and grotesque abuses—of the financial industry, and is renowned as an advocate for the small...