John S Strong: 3 books
The Buddha
A Beginner's Guide
Language: English
Release Date: March 1, 2009
From his many births to his deathbed deeds, this authoritative biography unites the Buddha of history with the Buddha of legend in a bid to reveal the lasting spiritual relevance at the heart of the Buddhist tradition. Acclaimed scholar John Strong examines not only the historical texts, but also the...
Managing the Skies
Public Policy, Organization and Financing of Air Traffic Management
Language: English
Release Date: March 2, 2017
Over the past two decades, the organization and provision of air traffic control (ATC) services has been dramatically transformed. Privatization and commercialization of air navigation has become commonplace. Far-reaching reforms, under a variety of organizational structures and aviation settings,...
Buddhisms
An Introduction
Language: English
Release Date: July 20, 2015
Buddhisms: An Introduction represents a novel way of presenting the whole of the Buddhist tradition in its unity and multiplicity. Clear in its explanations, replete with tables and suggestions for further reading, it should appeal to students, yet also be of interest to scholars for some of its ways...