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Reward for High Public Office

Asian and Pacific Rim States

The choices made by governments about how to reward their top employees reveal a great deal about their values and their assumptions about governing. This book examines rewards of high public office in seven Asian political systems, a particularly rich set of cases for exploring the causes and consequences of the rewards of high public office, having some of the most generous and most meagre reward packages in the world. There are a range of economic, political and cultural explanations for the rewards provided by governments. Likewise, these choices are assumed to have a number of consequences, including variations in the levels of corruption and economic success. Reward for High Public Office includes case studies focusing on Australia, China, Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, New Zealand and Singapore. It will interest students and researchers of politics, public administration and Asian studies.

This book examines rewards of high public office in seven Asian political systems, a particularly rich set of cases for exploring the causes and consequences of the rewards of high public office, having some of the most generous and most ...

Islam and Power (RLE Politics of Islam)

The 1970s witnessed a mushrooming of Islamic movements and ideas which was described variously as Islamic revival, Islamic resurgence and Islam on the march. Whether as part of the majority or minority, whether under capitalist or socialist regimes, Muslims have been moved by this reawakening. But what really are the causes and nature of this Islamic resurgence? Is it a purely religious revival? Or is it a social and political movement that must be understood in the context of the Muslim’s conditions and milieu? Will it really lead to the establishment of an Islamic socio-political order or will it end up as an instrument of struggle between Muslim ruling elites and their opposition? And what are the foreign policy implications of these developments? Do they necessarily lead to a more militant and hostile attitude towards the West? These questions and more are tackled by the contributors to Islam and Power. First published in 1981.

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thecaliph, the sultanandthe 'ulamā, these werereduced totwo in FaḍlAllāh's
theory, the imām/sultan andthe 'ulamā. 9 Like Sunni thinkers before him, Faḍl
Allāhregarded the imāmateas the vicegerency of the prophetand held thatits
purpose wastocarry out the sharī'aandto defend Islamic territory. In much of his
exposition he merely restates the views of his predecessors. The interest of his
work lies in thenew ...

African Constitutionalism and the Role of Islam

Constitutionalism is steadily becoming the prevalent form of governance in Africa. But how does constitutionalism deal with the lingering effects of colonialism? And how does constitutional law deal with Islamic principles in the region? African Constitutionalism and the Role of Islam seeks to answer these questions. Constitutional governance has not been, nor will be, easily achieved, Abdullahi Ahmed An-Na'im argues. But setbacks and difficulties are to be expected in the process of adaptation and indigenization of an essentially alien concept—that of of nation-state—and its role in large-scale political and social organization. An-Na'im discusses the problems of implementing constitutionalized forms of government specific to Africa, from definitional to conceptual and practical issues. The role of Islam in these endeavors is open to challenge and reformulation, and should not be taken for granted or assumed to be necessarily negative or positive, An-Na'im asserts, and he emphasizes the role of the agency of Muslims in the process of adapting constitutionalism to the values and practices of their own societies. By examining the incremental successes that some African nations have already achieved and An-Na'im reveals the contingent role that Islam has to play in this process. Ultimately, these issues will determine the long-term sustainability of constitutionalism in Africa.

African Constitutionalism and the Role of Islam seeks to answer these questions. Constitutional governance has not been, nor will be, easily achieved, Abdullahi Ahmed An-Na'im argues.

Khalil Kain

Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Khaliloeron Kain (born November 22, 1964) is an American actor. He is perhaps best known for his recurring role as Darnell Wilkes on the UPN/CW sitcom Girlfriends. Kain was born in Harlem, Manhattan, New York City, New York, of African American and Chinese descent. He first appeared in the 1992 film Juice as Raheem. Some of his credits include Suddenly Susan, Friends, Living Single, Moesha, Angel, and Sister, Sister. Kain portrayed Marvin Cox in the 1997 romantic comedy, Love Jones and golfer Tiger Woods in Showtime's The Tiger Woods Story. He was also in Bones with co-star Snoop Dogg. Kain has been an avid student of martial arts since 1996, and holds a black belt in hapkido.

Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Khaliloeron Kain (born November 22, 1964) is an American actor.

Sherlock Holmes on the Stage

A Chronological Encyclopedia of Plays Featuring the Great Detective

One of the world's most well known fictional characters, Sherlock Holmes first appeared in print in 1887. The detective was featured in four novels and 56 short stories written by his creator, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Within a decade of his creation Sherlock Holmes made his theatrical debut, first in a couple of obscure productions and soon in the celebrated play adapted by and starring William Gillette. Through the 20th century and beyond, the fictional detective featured in dozens of plays, not to mention radio programs, films, and television shows. In Sherlock Holmes on Stage, Amnon Kabatchnik cites the many theatrical appearances of the great detective since his debut in a one-act musical satire in November 1893. Divided into three sections, this book focuses on plays written or cowritten by Conan Doyle, one-act productions, and plays written by other authors—either adaptations of the novels and stories or original works. Within these sections, each entry is arranged in chronological order and provides a plot synopsis, production details, and other unique features. Some entries identify principal actors and provide biographical sketches of the playwrights, as well as those actors who made a lasting impression as the fictional sleuth. The book also includes several appendixes that focus on special productions, plays that feature variations of the Holmes character, and a list of acting editions.

Eille Norwood, an English actor who made forty-seven appearances in the
cinema as Sherlock Holmes from 1921 to 1925, a record that still stands, starred
as the Great Detective in a stage production entitled The Return of Sherlock
Holmes by J. E. Harold Terry and J. Arthur Rose. The play opened at the Princess
Theatre, London, on October 9, 1923, and ranv for 130 performances. Norwood,
whose real name was Anthony Edward Brett, did not begin portraying Holmes
until he was ...

Trio Detektif#1: Misteri Puri Setan

Menemukan rumah berhantu untuk dijadikan lokasi pembuatan film kedengarannya menarik sekali! Apalagi itu bisa membuat biro penyelidikan Trio Detektif terkenal. Dan sepertinya, Terror Castle atau Puri Setan—yang tak berani dihuni siapa pun selama lebih dari dua puluh tahun—tempat yang sempurna. Katanya di sana ada hantu biru yang bermain orgel, kabut kengerian, bahkan jeritan menyeramkan yang sanggup membuat orang terberani sekalipun lari tunggang langgang. Apa—atau—siapa yang menghantui puri tersebut? Trio Detektif bertekad menyelidiki misteri di balik Puri Setan sampai tuntas!

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misalnya saja ada peluit untuk anjing, yang bunyinya tidak bisa kita dengar,
karena ...

Developing Cassandra

The camera never lies... When it comes to sex, Cassandra James is about as exciting as dryer lint. Until one night when her boss, a famed erotic photographer, invites her into the scene. Her world explodes with new desires, hidden fantasies, and an insatiable need to experience all she can. Including the wicked crops and crosses in her boss's playroom. The only thing keeping Cassie from truly committing to this new lifestyle is the gorgeous model who lives across the hall. But a guy like him would never understand the wants of a woman like her... Luciano De Moreno is more than just an international model. Once the premiere stud in one of Hollywood's top producer's stable, he craves more from life than being someone's pony. What he desires just happens to live across the hall. But there's no way a good girl like Cassie could ever love a man like him. A man with a sordid past and a penchant for crops and floggers. Just when it looks like he might have a chance, their future is threatened by a power player from Luca's distant past. It will take a daring choice, but Luca is determined to be free from his blackmailer. First, he must confess his sins to Cassandra.

The camera never lies.