This work examines the emergence of American Buddhism as a significant research field. Issues examined include: identity in Asian-American Buddhism; the new Buddhism; Buddhism and American culture; and the scholar's place in American Buddhist studies.

A dictionary aimed at business people who wish to become familiar with Japanese financial terms. The book lists each entry in romaji (phonetic English), kanji, and English, and carries a brief supporting text. This means that those involved in the financial markets can immediately check the significance of screen data and respond accordingly - and swiftly. Also included are an extensive glossary of international financial terms translated into Japanese, a list of corporate job titles in Japanese and the addresses and telephone numbers of leading Japanese financial institutions in Tokyo and...

Microbeam Analysis provides a major forum for the discussion of the latest microanalysis techniques using electron, ion, and photon beams. The volume contains 250 papers from the leading researchers in this advancing field. Researchers in physics, materials science, and electrical and electronic engineering will find useful information in this volume.

"Rekindling the Flame of Christian Education" gives a well researched and thought provoking look into the historical development of education from a biblical viewpoint. It identifies key movers and shakers in the advancement of Christian education, speaks to current problems and their roots and offers practical suggestions on how we can "Rekindle the Flame of Christian Education" in our generation. Pastor Al Ebanks This riveting compilation, skillfully unveils major historical events that influenced the biblical principles of education, during periods of the Middle Ages, Renaissance,...