A rollicking good read, this elegant book is laced with humour and interesting anecdotes about life in the Australian Foreign Service. Bruce's subsequent work - Code Name: Sentinel' - was the stand-out' entry in a field of 78 new titles, making him WINNER, NEWSPAPER HOUSE LITERARY AWARD, AUSTRALIA, 2012.
Addressing the intersection of faith and environmental stewardship, this book explores a Christian perspective on creation care and climate change. Bruce Nicholls emphasizes the theological and ethical imperatives for believers to engage with environmental issues. Through scriptural insights and practical guidance, he encourages a transformative response to ecological crises, advocating for a holistic approach that integrates spirituality with sustainable practices. This volume contributes to the ongoing discussion within the WEA Global Issues Series on pressing global challenges.
Set against a backdrop of rising nationalism and global instability, the narrative explores the implications of China's ascent and Russia's aggressive actions in Ukraine. It poses a provocative question about the potential for disaster as nations navigate a precarious landscape. The story delves into themes of power, sovereignty, and the fragility of democracy, painting a foreboding picture of a world on the brink.
Focusing on interfaith dialogue, the book aims to foster mutual respect among Christians, Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhists, and Muslims during a time of religious tension. It encourages readers to explore the truths in their own scriptures and recognize their need for redemption through the Gospels. By understanding Jesus' identity and mission, individuals are invited to embrace faith and discipleship. Additionally, the book highlights the significance of poetry as a powerful means of communication within the Asian cultural context.
'A curious word, Dongfeng, the Mandarin for East Wind. It was a clever name for a missile that would send a chill wind from China's Forbidden City to the halls of the White House, with forces on both sides scrambling to heightened military alert.' In the final days of the Cold War, a Russian agent is tortured for information and left for dead. An ambitious young American ensures that the intelligence he has extracted is used to give him his big break. Thirty-five years later, Charles Ritter is smugly satisfied with his new role as Deputy Director of the CIA. But Anatoly Pushkin, having survived his ordeal and himself having risen to become the Russian Security Chief, is out for revenge - both on Ritter personally and on the United States. His plan - to mastermind a deception, which could well be the catalyst for a nuclear confrontation with China. If the Dongfeng deception achieved that outcome, a largely innocent world would pay a high price. In this truly gripping political thriller, fiction mimics reality. The author exploits the chilling reality that the US has created a 'Space Force', a new battle-front in space, and that five European and Asian powers now possess Electromagnetic Pulse Weapons, classified by the UN as Weapons of Mass Destruction.