An elegant compilation of wisdom, guidance, and photography by the sea to inspire personal strength and inner peace. It reflects Harry's personal formula for living his best life, illustrated by 111 color photographs and carefully selected quotes. "Throughout my life, I've narrowed down key guiding principles as a foundation for living my best life. I choose to live by these and consider them in making my daily choices. These include having a humble perspective, being grateful, seizing my own personal power, self-reflecting, stepping out of my comfort zone, finding direction and purpose, having a strong work ethic, overcoming obstacles, making tough decisions, nurturing social connections, unlocking the heart, and achieving peace within. I have matched these key principles with my photography and meaningful quotes of others." -Harry L. Thomas, MSW

From the River to the Sea: Palestine and Israel in the Shadow of ‘Peace’ provides original analyses of how different coping strategies were developed as well as new forms of political expression, interaction, and mobilization since the 1993 peace deal between the Palestine Liberation Organization and Israel. Its premise is that an historical realism is essential in order to develop a route out of the post-Oslo impasse that extended and solidified the power imbalance under the auspices of ‘peace’. The book includes chapters from experts across the disciplines of anthropology, economics, law, political science and sociology to map out and critically assess the impacts and responses to this ‘peace’ in different geographical and political settings. These innovative analyses also investigate processes that might enable a future to be built based on greater equality and an end to the oppression and violence that currently exists between the Jordan River and the Mediterranean Sea (and beyond).

Not only is the South China Sea of strategic importance; it is also rich in oil and other natural resources. As such, it is the subject of overlapping territorial disputes between several East and Southeast Asian countries as well as the scene of military tensions and potentially dangerous conflicts. But disputes over the South China Sea are much more complex than simply issues of military security. Environmental values, economic security and political developments are also involved. Spanning the full complexity of the situation, this volume: * covers its historical and legal background * analyses its environmental, economic, military and political dimensions * assesses the potential for containing and resolving disputes as well as transforming the structures of conflict in the region.

This book examines UN naval peace operations, addressing the construction and assessment of authority with respect to a range of acts essential to the conduct of such operations. The focus is particularly upon operations as they relate to and impact upon the Territorial Sea. Within a conceptual approach emphasising the interaction of power and legitimation in the construction of authority, naval peace operations issues such as Innocent Passage, interdiction operations, and transitional administration are considered. The book concludes by proposing a conceptually and operationally sensitive approach to constructing authority for the conduct of UN naval peace operations in the Territorial Sea.

The summer of 1968. Having just left school, Roy knows little about the world, less about girls. But then he falls in love with Eva, a Czech whose homeland is invaded by the Warsaw Pact. Growing up just got a lot harder for both of them. This is a story of the struggle for identity: a newly democratic nation is not tolerated by its neighbours while a young couple's love struggles against the intolerance of the whole world.

From the author of Peace by the Sea: Inspiring Images and Quotes to Light Your Way, comes another book that will touch the souls of readers. At a time when humanity struggles with managing a multitude of stressors, Finding Peace by the Sea offers a sense of hope and direction. Harry's twelve principles for living his best life are illustrated by uplifting quotes skillfully matched with over 100 of his serene New England seaside photographs. Crafted with love and care, it is a beacon of light upon a pathway to inner peace. Reflections on Peace by the Sea: It's a gorgeously produced book and makes ideal bedside reading: peaceful and inspirational quotes coupled with those lush and beautiful photos. -Wally Lamb, Author SO PEACEFUL and SO BEAUTIFUL. -Judy Bouley, Casting Director What you introduce is impeccable for this particular moment in the world. -Christopher Valiant, Photographer This book radiates and manifests peace. -Dr. Martin Hellman, Optometrist I told my hospice pastor about the peace this book has given me during my husband's journey with terminal illness. She loves the book too. -Anonymous I love this book and have bought many as gifts. The recipients love it too. -Lin Mace Christie, Actress

Now in an updated edition, this pioneering and authoritative study considers the profound impact of the growing global water crunch on international peace and security as well as possible ways to mitigate the crisis. Although water is essential to sustaining life and livelihoods, geostrategist Brahma Chellaney argues that it remains the world’s most underappreciated and undervalued resource. One sobering fact is that the retail price of bottled water is already higher than the international spot price of crude oil. But unlike oil, water has no substitute, raising the specter of water becoming the next flashpoint for conflict. Water war as a concept may not mesh with the conventional construct of warfare, especially for those who plan with tanks, combat planes, and attack submarines as weapons. Yet armies don’t necessarily have to march to battle to seize or defend water resources. Water wars—in a political, diplomatic, or economic sense—are already being waged between riparian neighbors in many parts of the world, fueling cycles of bitter recrimination, exacerbating water challenges, and fostering mistrust that impedes broader regional cooperation and integration. The danger is that these water wars could escalate to armed conflict or further limit already stretched food and energy production. Writing in a direct, nontechnical, and engaging style, Brahma Chellaney draws on a wide range of research from scientific and policy fields to examine the different global linkages between water and peace. Offering a holistic picture and integrated solutions, his book has become the recognized authority on the most precious natural resource of this century and how we can secure humankind’s water future.