"This book is indispensable for any think tank, philosophical forum, theological seminary, corporate manager or business owner, university, military or civilian government agency, and any other educational, public interest or civic body, seeking to understand and respond to terrorism in our times.Dr. Weldon calls compellingly for 'creative vigilance, ' 'moral imagination, ' and 'fluid strategies, ' rather than reactive tactics with limited deterrent efficacy. His brilliantly literate narrative reveals the pathway to determined peacemaking from a position of strength, political realism and cross-cultural enlightenment. This work challenges all to join in the battle to make our homes and homeland safe, not by presupposing any change in human nature, but by understanding how to harness human character to defeat an enemy feeding on misdirected hate.This book is a field manual for conquering violence and living in freedom again without fear." Howard Hills, former U.S. Navy JAG and Department of Defense Legal Advisor, Executive Office of the President, National Security Council and U.S. Department of State."In this timely and informative work, Dr. Weldon argues for a more imaginative approach towards fighting and defeating terrorism, one that will lead to a just peace for all." Dr. Bruce A. Newman, author of Against that Powerful Engine of Despotism