The Action Bible Devotional pairs selected stories from the bestselling Action Bible with spiritual lessons and action-adventure missions that launch kids’ faith into everyday life. Covering themes such as friendship, temptation, sibling rivalry, self-esteem, and materialism, The Action Bible Devotional offers a year’s worth of activities, questions, and ideas that will keep young readers engaged with the Bible every day.

Looking for adventure? With eye-popping comic illustrations and a week’s worth of activities for each Bible story, this one-year devotional gives you real-life ways to meet with God and live out his spiritual adventure every day.

Every week’s story includes:

• Key Verse- a highlight from the story you just read
• X-Ray Vision- thoughts to connect the story with your life
• Your Mission- three ideas to put the themes into action
• Your Debrief-three questions to spark some brain cells
• Mission Accomplished-your place to make notes

It’s all about faith in action as you dive into life knowing God is with you. So get ready to read, draw, doodle, create, pray, and discover. The adventure awaits!

The ideal introduction to the history of modern Oman from the eighteenth century to the present, this book combines the most recent scholarship on Omani history with insights drawn from a close analysis of the politics and international relations of contemporary Oman. Jeremy Jones and Nicholas Ridout offer a distinctive new approach to Omani history, building on postcolonial thought and integrating the study of politics and culture. The book addresses key topics including Oman's historical cosmopolitanism, the distinctive role of Omani Islam in the country's social and political life, Oman's role in the global economy of the nineteenth century, insurrection and revolution in the twentieth century, the role of Sultan Qaboos in the era of oil and Oman's unique regional and diplomatic perspective on contemporary issues.

From colonial narratives and Cold War calculations to Iranian-US relations and the Middle East peace process, Oman has played an essential role in global diplomacy and international relations. For Oman, the idea of diplomacy refers not only to the country's interactions in the global community, but also to how Omani life itself is shaped by principles and practices of social and political engagement that are essentially diplomatic. Drawing on key research into Omani religious and social traditions, and ethnographic studies into Omani language and customs, this is the first book to connect Oman's international relations to its history, culture and social organisation.

A comprehensive study of Oman presenting a portrait of a nation through its diplomacy. For Oman, the idea of diplomacy refers not only to the country's interactions in the global community, but also to the way in which Omani life itself is shaped by principles and practices of social and political engagement that are essentially diplomatic. Such principles are grounded in ideals of tact and tolerance that have developed over a long historical period. This is therefore a cultural history: an historical account of the formation of a distinctive Omani culture. It argues that this culture is where Oman's contemporary foreign policy has been nurtured, and that it is in this culture that a specific conception and practice of diplomacy has been developed. Key Features *the most comprehensive history in English of Oman's international relations *draws upon key research into Omani religious and social traditions, and ethnographic studies of language and social customs. *provides a perspective which places Oman at its centre, rather than as a background actor in broader colonial narratives, Cold War calculations or global concerns over the relationship between Islam and the West *presents an account of Oman's contemporary behind-the-scenes role in relation to Iranian US relations, and the Middle East peace process *the first book to connect Oman's international relations with considerations of Omani history, culture and social organisation

The ideal introduction to the history of modern Oman from the eighteenth century to the present, this book combines the most recent scholarship on Omani history with insights drawn from a close analysis of the politics and international relations of contemporary Oman. Jeremy Jones and Nicholas Ridout offer a distinctive new approach to Omani history, building on postcolonial thought and integrating the study of politics and culture. The book addresses key topics including Oman's historical cosmopolitanism, the distinctive role of Omani Islam in the country's social and political life, Oman's role in the global economy of the nineteenth century, insurrection and revolution in the twentieth century, the role of Sultan Qaboos in the era of oil and Oman's unique regional and diplomatic perspective on contemporary issues.

"The Long-Term Traveler's Guide" is the definitive planning resource for all those looking to cut loose from the standard path and head out to see the world for weeks, months, or years on end.
Whether you want to eat gelato in Italy, ride an elephant in Thailand, climb the Great Wall of China, go scuba diving in the Great Barrier Reef, or do it all, planning for the adventure is unlike any other form of travel.
"The Long-Term Traveler's Guide" covers all aspects of the planning process from beginning to end to help make preparing for your trip a breeze The topics listed below are just a select few that the guide covers and are essential for all who wish to explore the world's wonders:
Initial Stage
*The Most Difficult Decision
*Dropping Life, Adding Travel
*Deciding Where to Go
*Budget Savings
Refinement Period
*Weatherproof the Itinerary
*Foreign Currency Woes
*Visa Acquisition
*RTW Plane Tickets vs Independent
*When is a Guided Tour Right for You?
*Vaccinations and Preventing Disease
Commitment
*Choosing Your Luggage
*Electronic Essentials
*Protect the Cash Flow
*Packing Lists
*How Long Things Last
On the Road
*Finding Your Style
*Maintaining Budgets
*The Best Travel Photography
*Route Change #1...#2....#45
*Guidebook Woes
*Gastronomic Delight
*Fears, Paranoia, Scams, and Bad Experiences
*Travel with Allergies and Sickness
Returning Home
*Reflecting on the Experience
*You Mean I Have to Get a Job?
Planning Resources
Participating Travelers
...and many, many more
The world is calling. "Are you ready?"