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Who's Who in the Arab World 2007-2008
Who's Who in the Arab World 2007-2008 compiles information on the most notable individuals in the Arab world. Additionally, the title provides insight into the historical background and the present of this influential and often volatile region. Part I sets out precise biographical details on some 6,000 eminent individuals who influence every sphere of public life in politics, culture and society. Part II surveys the 19 Arab Countries, providing detailed information on the geography, history, constitution, economy and culture of the individual countries. Part III provides information on the historical background of the Arab world. Indexes by country and profession supplement the biographical section. A select bibliography of secondary literature on the Middle East is also included.
Biomaterials in Food Packaging
Biomaterials in Food Packaging presents up-to-date research on the applications and development of the packaging materials that originate from biological resources. It discusses the advances made in bioactive, biodegradable, edible films, and nano-based smart materials for food packaging applications that can be a substitute for their synthetic counterparts to enhance the food’s shelf life significantly. It not only encompasses a comprehensive overview of environment-compatible and biodegradable biomaterials but also highlights the recent trends in their applications in food packaging. The book is a valuable reference for researchers, undergraduate and postgraduate students, academicians, educators, industry scientists, and general readers seeking bio-based materials for food packaging applications.
Political Islam and Violence in Indonesia
This book analyzes the concurrent trends that since the fall of Suharto in 1998, Indonesia has made a successful democratic transition, but at the same time has been plagued by Islamist terrorism and sectarian violence.
International Colloquium of Art and Design Education Research (i-CADER 2014)
This book focuses on Art and Design Education Research. Gathering 72 papers illustrated with diagrams and tables, they provide state-of-the-art information on infrastructure and sustainable issues in Art and Design, focusing on Design Industrial Applications, Visual Communication and New Media, Art Education Research, Cultural Studies, and the Social Implications of Art. They also offer detailed information on innovative research trends in Design Technology and Multimedia Design, as well as a compilation of interdisciplinary findings combining the Humanities and Quality of Life in Art and Design.
Sarawak, Borneo, in 1941
In 1941, perturbed by the worldwide advance of war, the Chief Secretary, senior executive of the Sarawak government in Kuching, Malaysia collated a dozen strategically important files under the title, ‘Payments to certain Brunei Pengirans, or their descendants’. He shipped these to a trusted colleague in Limbang, at the farthest extremity of Sarawak territory. A few months later, Japanese forces invaded. The Chief Secretary’s action preserved these files, and in 2008 they were rediscovered, still intact and suffering only from the effects of exposure to the tropical environment. Transcribed, together with associated documents, this book explains why these files confirmed the century-long rule of the three “white Rajahs”, of Sarawak ― James, Charles and Vyner Brooke ― and describes the relationships of these Rajahs with their subjects and with neighbouring States, notably the sovereign power, Brunei Darussalam, and the British colonies of the Straits Settlements.
Congress and Indian Nationalism
Seventeen distinguished historians and political scientists discuss the phenomenon of Indian Nationalism, one hundred years after the founding of the Congress party. They offer important new interpretations of Nationalism's evolution during more than six decades of crucial change and rapid growth. As India's foremost political institution, the National Congress with its changing fortunes mirrored Indian aspirations, ideals, dreams, and failures during the country's struggle for nationhood. Many difficulties face by the pre-independence Indian National Congress are critically examined for the first time in this volume. Major times of crisis and transition are considered, as well as the tensio...
Interfaith Marriage
Interfaith marriage is a sensitive and crucial issue for churches in Indonesia and for the religiously plural Indonesian society. This study first deals with the development of civil law, specifically from Marriage Law No. 1/1974. The stances of the churches in Indonesia are wide ranging and include the history of church teaching, biblical interpretation, and church regulations. This contextual church polity study presents a new effort to formulate both a theology of marriage and a family theology, specifically a theology of interfaith marriage, and to formulate a relevant and contextual church order.
Kupujuk Hati
BERPERWATAKAN lelaki itulah keselesaan yang ada pada gadis bernama Ain Haryani. Itu dulu, tetapi sekarang tidak lagi. Dia rupa-rupanya sedang diintai. Dalam diam, neneknya mahu menjodohkannya dengan sepupu sendiri bernama Dr. Adam Amri. Ain suka, tetapi dia takut untuk bercinta dengan Amri. Namun, melihat keprihatinan dan tanggungjawab Amri terhadapnya, sedikit demi sedikit dia cuba memberikan cintanya kepada lelaki itu. Lalu, tali pertunangan diikat. Menjadi tunangan orang ada sahaja dugaannya. Kehadiran Dani menggugat kelelakian Amri. Perasaan cemburu melihat Dani bermesra dengan Ain merobek hatinya. Walau Ain menafikan dan menegaskan hubungan mereka atas urusan kerja, namun Amri sukar mempercayainya. Melayari alam perkahwinan pun ada ujiannya. Ada sahaja yang tidak kena. Haluan Ain ke kiri dan Amri pula memilih haluan ke kanan. Kehadiran Dr. Sufi merebut cinta Amri menyesakkan fikiran Ain. Ain harus pujuk hatinya sendiri. Perlukah dia meninggalkann Amri bagi memberi peluang kepada Dr. Sufi ? Namun, kasihan anak yang dikandung ini. Amri seolah-olah lupa tanggungjawabnya!
