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Pakistan 2005 provides a readily accessible overview of current politics, foreign policy and economic issues which face one of Asia's most rapidly-growing and important nation-states. The volume contains eight essays crafted by some of the best-known specialists in the region. It is aimed at the non-specialist audience although academics and policy-makers will find the volume useful.
Mirroring the expansion of wealth in the Middle East and Asia and a surge in Islamic self-identity, Islamic banking practices have either become the law of the land or coexist and compete with Western practices in at least six countries. A growing number of institutions and mutual funds (akin to Western ''socially responsible'' funds) have established Islamic investment and other practices to cater to this burgeoning market. Because of its prevalence, practitioners in every banking-related area must familiarize themselves with current Islamic finance practices in order to do business with Muslim clients and to engage in cross-border financing. Injunctions from the "Qur'an and the sayings of Prophet Muhammed have generated a web of interrelated norms which prohibit Islamic financiers from engaging in transactions that involve interest "(riba) and speculation "(gharar). "Islamic Law and Finance describes the dynamic set of Islamically-sanctioned ways financiers can transacat business.
A comprehensive look at the innovations, applications, and best practices of Islamic finance Islamic-compliant finance is transacted in every major world financial center, and the need for information on the topic in light of its global reach has grown exponentially. As an expert in this field, author Karen Hunt-Ahmed understands the intricacies of this area of the capital markets. Now, along with the help of a number of experienced contributors, she skillfully addresses Islamic finance from the perspective of practitioners, examining issues in wealth management, contract law, private equity, asset management, and much more. Engaging and accessible, Contemporary Islamic Finance skillfully ex...
Felicia Wainwright has it all—beauty, education, talent and a handsome, successful husband who is madly in love with her. To make their lives perfect, she and her husband, Warren, decide to have a baby. Someone close to Felicia wants what she has and tries to sabotage her life. And the consequences turn ugly and violent. Shattered Dreams is a story of love, betrayal, jealousy and revenge.
Suitable for upper-intermediate to advanced students, Professional English in Use Law contains 45 units covering a wide variety of legal terms and vocabulary and has been has been developed using authentic legal texts and documents. Topics include corporate and commercial law, liability, real property law, employment law, and more.
This book constitutes the proceedings of the International Conference on Information Security and Assurance, held in Brno, Czech Republic in August 2011.
Updated and reworked to trim down the material into shorter, more focused one-hour lessons, this book contains numerous examples of syntax and detailed analysis of code to provide solid instruction for beginning programmers.
Discover a New World. The night sky can look like an endless canvas of twinkling lights to the untrained observer. For thousands of years, constellations have helped break up space into manageable pieces to aid navigation. By connecting the stars we can relate to the unknown providing a guide to reach our destination... Introduction to Business * Guides students through topics by dividing each into smaller sections encouraging student understanding and building confidence. * Connects students with the working world with numerous real-world applications and relevant career-focused content. * Links course learning objectives to chapter content and all instructor support materials saving valuable prep time allowing time to focus on students.