J. Charles

"With a balance of wisdom, candor, and scholarly rigor the beloved Archbishop Emeritus of Philadelphia takes on life's central questions: why are we here, and how can we live and die meaningfully?"-- Provided by publisher.

A powerful, character-driven narrative of the Korean War from the Pulitzer Prize-winning writer who helped uncover some of its longest-held and darkest secrets.
The war that broke out in Korea on a Sunday morning seventy years ago has come to be recognized as a critical turning point in modern history — as the first great clash of arms of the Cold War, the last conflict between superpowers, the root of a nuclear crisis that grips the world...

Uruguay, a small country of about 3.3 million people, is located between Brazil and Argentina along South America's southeastern coast. Today, it is considered one of South America's most stable and prosperous countries. With its mild climate and vast pasturelands, Uruguay has sustained a strong agricultural economy based mostly on raising sheep and cattle. Most of Uruguay's citizens live in urban areas that have risen on the countrys narrow coastal...

Learn about the many talents and achievements of Oscar Wilde-the playwright, novelist, critic, poet, and essayist. Author Charles J. Finger is critical of Wilde as a novelist, claiming that only “The Picture of Dorian Gray” will be remembered in posterity. But he is effusive in his praise of Wilde as a playwright and essayist and explores each creative aspect of this talented man's endeavors.

Presents the geography, history, economy, cities and communities, and people and culture of Belize. Includes recipes, related projects, and a calendar of festivals.

Title explores the history, politics and culture of South America's third largest country by area, Peru.

Title explores the history, politics and culture of Venezuela, whose name in Spanish means "Little Venice".

Panama contains one of the world's great engineering marvels: the Panama Canal.

Today, Costa Rica is considered one of the most stable, prosperous, and progressive nations in Latin America.

El Salvador is the smallest and most densely populated country in Central America. There's a lot to discover about El Salvador.