In an atmosphere of unseen danger Steve Parker faces a hidden enemy that possess occult powers and he finds himself the unwitting contender in a race for global spiritual domination that began nearly a thousand years ago at the time of the crusades. Ancient history is brought screaming into the modern world with startling revelations that question the ambitions of the governments of the western world. The enemy is within and the world population is largely unaware of the desired outcome of their political rulers. The order of the Knights Templar has survived and practices blood-thirsty Masonic oaths â crucifying those who break their sacred code in secret dungeons beneath the Grand MasterâÂÂs Palace. In a desperate attempt to wrest control from this order, Steve Parker takes on the Grand Inquisitor in the final battle where he must transcend the veil of death and face the enemy on a spiritual plane - the consequences of defeat are more terrible than the simple death of his material body.

Written with entrepreneurs in mind, "Executive Malta" introduces Malta's principal captains of industry in a unique and personable manner. Revealing insider information about the business landscape and providing competitive insights into the crucial factors affecting decision makers in the region. This is the definitive resource for the discerning investor and seasoned business traveller. "Executive Malta" features a compendium of qualitative executive biographies from the islands leading executives and corporate profiles from the companies they represent. An overview of the political and economic climate will be given by the foremost government officials, academics and industrialists of the Republic of Malta. With viewpoints from award-winning journalists and perspectives from tomorrow's business leaders, this prestigious edition seeks to get to the heart of corporate philosophies and define the challenges facing the country, which has long been framed by virtue of where it is whilst overlooking what it offers in terms of commercial opportunities. The book aims to transfer the knowledge and experience of established Maltese businessmen to the younger generation at the same time as introducing their companies to their European counterparts with a static, fixed point of reference on bookshelves all year round. By taking this rare people-first approach, the readers will learn about the personalities driving the companies that are shaping the economy and discover the secrets of their success. These influential individuals are the proof which other executives seek as they consider the Republic of Malta as a viable destination for their business interests.

A collection of twenty essays by the author previously published between 1964 and 2007.

Presents us with a comprehensive point of departure for the study of artistic developments in the Late Middle Ages, from the Norman Conquest at the turn of the twelfth century to the coming of the Knights in 1530. This book shows us that Late Medieval Malta was not an artistic desert, that patronage in Mdina was surprisingly well-informed, and that the Renaissance reached Malta before the coming of the Knights. Architecture, however, lagged behind, and the stylistic and technical innovations reflected the conservatism of an insular society. Through the art and architecture of that period, Professor Buhagiar outlines the Christianization and Latinization process that moved the islands away from a Muslim and North African bias, to a South European sphere of influence. The author's many years of meticulous research and academic activity have resulted in an excellently presented book that can be enjoyed by both the academic and the general reader. Mario Buhagiar is Professor of History of Art and Head of the History of Art Programme at the University of Malta, which he was responsible for establishing in 1988. The author is also responsible for the Late Roman and Byzantine Catacombs and Related Burial Places in the Maltese Islands, and The Iconography of the Maltese Islands 1400-1900: Painting, as well as numerous articles in various journals, both local and foreign.

One of two volumes, this text looks at the issues, problems and impact created by tourism in 13 island societies around the world, as well as one mainland territory. The volume offers a study of the place and role of island states in the world, the questio