This foreword deals exclusively with the planning, organization, and execution of the Workshop's scientific as well as cultural programs. It is opened with a synopsis on how the global political changes that occurred immediately after the Workshop caused the ~elay in producing the proceedings, followed by a brief exposition on need, timeliness, and importance of this second ARW in the field of electromagnetic imaging, radar remote sensing, and target versus clutter di~rimination; and an outline of the objectives. An informal discussion about some of the organizational details, a retrospective summary of events, and a preview of the third workshop, planned for 1993 September 19-25, is intended to recapture the spirit of this second NATO Advanced Research Workshop (1988 September 18-24), and will reveal how successful it was in compar ison to the first of 1983 September 18-24, how its accomplishments may be appreciated and why a third and last workshop was requested by its participants to take place during 1993 September 19-25.

William A. Holmes has written "The God Mask" as a companion volume to his book, "Mature Christianity" published in 2010 with endorsements by Jim Lehrer of the News Hour, U.S. Senator George McGovern (Rtd), Bishop Susan Morrison (Rtd.), and Dr. Philip Wogaman (Rtd.), Wesley Theological Seminary. In the introduction to "The God Mask" Holmes says: From the most primitive of tribes to the most sophisticated and developed of societies, human beings show a nearly universal propensity to disguise themselves with masks - literally or by way of facial expressions. And, such masks both conceal and reveal the identity of those who wear them. Following a fascinating discussion in Chapter I on the role of masks, he takes the reader into a "Mystery" both concealed and revealed - a "Mystery" whose disguises he has pondered most of his life and to which traditionally we point with the symbolic letters: "G" "O" "D." The chapters unfold in the context of a hazardous adventure employing the metaphor of a "Safari to the Sacred" and drawing on the wisdom of certain "guides" along the way. We find ourselves in the company of Mother Teresa, Trudy, the "Bag Lady," David Hume, Joseph Wesley Mathews and a number of Jesus Seminar Scholars. After leaps across crevices, entertaining unexpected strangers and posting guards against "poachers," the safari moves well beyond theological abstractions into risk-filled realms of human encounters. We enter areas of certain danger - social, political and economic - where radical caring is required and where "life in Christ" means "being God's love in the world." What once seemed hidden is now revealed with a white-hot clarity which is almost more than we can bear. In his final chapters Holmes moves his readers beyond the theological awe he has engendered to consider how "being God's love in the world" calls them to address the innocent human suffering around them through many praxes. He illustrates this with reference to historic and contemporary movements of our time and organizations that engage "The Faithful" in meaningful service.

"Principles of Modern Radar: Basic Principles" is a comprehensive and modern textbook for courses in radar systems and technology at the college senior and graduate student level; a professional training textbook for formal in-house courses for new hires; a reference for ongoing study following a radar short course; and a self-study and professional reference book. "Principles of Modern Radar" focuses on four key areas: Basic concepts, such as the the radar range equation and threshold detection; radar signal phenomenology, such as radar cross section models, clutter, atmospheric effects, and Doppler effects; descriptions of all major subsystems of modern radars, such as the antenna, transmitter, receiver, including modern architectural elements such as exciters, and advanced signal processors; and signal and data processing basics, from digital signal processing (DSP) fundamentals, through detection, Doppler processing, waveforms and pulse compression, basic imaging concepts, and tracking fundamentals. While several established books address introductory radar systems, "Principles of Modern Radar" differs from these in its breadth of coverage, its emphasis on current methods (without losing sight of bedrock principles), and its adoption of an appropriate level of quantitative rigor for the intended audience of students and new professional hires. The manuscript for this book was reviewed by over 50 professionals in academia, military, and commercial enterprises. These reviewers were among thousands of potential users approached by the publisher and asked to share their expertise and experience in radar training and instruction. Their extensive comments, corrections, and insights ensure that "Principles of Modern Radar" will meet the needs of modern radar educators and students around the world. Written and edited by world-renowned radar instructors and critically reviewed by users before publication, this is truly a radar community-driven book.

Mature Christianity: For come-of-age Christians in a come-of-age World by Dr. William A. Holmes, is a book for Christians and those who want to understand the Christian faith in the 21st century modern world according to Jim Lahrer of the NewsHour. It is both spiritually and intellectually challenging says George McGovern, U.S. Senator (Ret.) by an author who is both an admired and prophetic voice in our land. It calls for a new honesty with ourselves in this new age of maturity and provides a way for us to articulate and live our faith with integrity, says Susan Morrison, Bishop of the United Methodist Church (Ret.). This author is unafraid to tackle the hot issues of our times adds J. Philip Wogaman, former Dean and Professor of Christian Ethics at Wesley Theological Seminary in Washington, D.C.

John L. Epps has written "The Theology of Surprise" as a collection of essays, articles and reflections over a life time of his own encounters with life's mysteries. Through several decades he reflects on where mystery has impinged on his life as he sees it, part and parcel of the civilizing process around him. In the Foreword to "The Theology of Surprise: Exploring Life's Mysteries" William A. Holmes, Minister Emeritus of United Methodism's National Church in Washington, D.C., Metropolitan Memorial says: "The Theology of Surprise: Exploring Life's Mysteries.."..A book of essays on different subjects by the same author can be off-putting if that's all the subjects have in common. What one soon discovers in this book is that, for all its diversity of subjects, there is a bright thread running through John Epps' essays which connects them, not only to each other, but to an all-encompassing theological perspective. Without apology, that perspective is derived from the Judeo-Christian tradition - albeit existentially contemporized for persons living in a 21st Century world.. "If you are religious because you treasure "eternal verities," if you are happy that "on solid rock I stand," this book is probably not for you. But...if you are humble enough to lay your faith down before the Mystery of Life.... If you are unfulfilled by dogmatic certainties calcified in archaic language, you will benefit greatly by Epps' observations about theological surprise." Dr. E. Maynard Moore, WesleyNexus.org. "The challenges facing the planet are known to us all. The clash amongst cultures, the persistence of hunger and disease, the apparent poverty of every political system in operation today, the overwhelming complexity of unraveling the damage that we humans have inflicted on our home, this planet: we are in an age of agonizing quandary...Here you will find theology being reinvented for now and the future. The work of this deeply grounded thinker is profoundly respectful of the entire array of religious traditions. Epps is convinced that we can invent a future that cares for all." John Patterson, Abby Gardens Community Trust. "Every Sunday I go to church and wonder why I am there. The words, hymns, creeds, and stories I learned with my mother's milk are often more of a hindrance to participation than an inspiration...I think restatement of faith is the challenge of our time, for those of us both in and out of the pew. I know John Epps to be uncommonly thoughtful, with broad life experience." Louise Singleton, MSPH, HIV/AIDS Prevention.