He emergence & characteristics of virtual worlds -- The early worlds -- The adoption continuum -- The establishers -- The culture of virtual world users -- Adult user profiles and habits -- Teen user profiles and habits -- Kids & teen worlds -- The emergence of business within virtual worlds --...

A systematic study of the process of developing Islamic financial products for banks. Islamic banking began in the 1970s with the aim of providing financial services compatible with Islamic law. Driven by market forces it has grown rapidly in Muslim countries and in international financial...