Raising Your Future is a tour of the mind of the child as well as a tried and tested method for teaching responsibility. There are many influences that determine how a child turns out, including many over which we have no control, such as genetics, peer influence and other environmental factors. This book deals with the parental factor, and how we can maximize the optimum parental influences to direct a satisfactory outcome, all things considered.

Transmedia storytelling is defined as a process where integral elements of fiction get dispersed systematically across multiple delivery channels to create a unified and coordinated entertainment experience. This process and its narrative models have had an increasing influence on the academic world in addressing both theoretical and practical dimensions of transmedia storytelling. The Handbook of Research on Transmedia Storytelling and Narrative Strategies is a critical scholarly resource that explores the connections between consumers of media content and information parts that come from multimedia platforms, as well as the concepts of narration and narrative styles. Featuring coverage on a wide range of topics such as augmented reality, digital society, and marketing strategies, this book explores narration as a method of relating to consumers. This book is ideal for advertising professionals, creative directors, academicians, scriptwriters, researchers, and upper-level graduate students seeking current research on narrative marketing strategies.

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 11th International Conference on Coordination Models and Languages, COORDINATION 2009, held in Lisbon, Portugal, in June 2009, as one of the federated conferences on Distributed Computing Techniques, DisCoTec 2009. The 14 revised full papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 61 submissions. The subject-matter is to explore the spectrum of languages, middleware, services, and algorithms that separate behavior from interaction, therefore increasing modularity, simplifying reasoning, and ultimately enhancing software development.

Empower Yourself to Shape a Sustainable Future "The Climate Action Handbook: Your Guide to a Sustainable Future" is your essential guidebook for navigating the complexities of climate change and taking meaningful action. Whether you're a concerned citizen, a student, an activist, or simply someone looking to make a difference, this comprehensive handbook equips you with the knowledge, tools, and inspiration to reduce your environmental impact and contribute to a more sustainable world. Inside, you'll discover: The Science of Climate Change: A clear and concise explanation of the causes and consequences of climate change, empowering you with the knowledge to understand the urgency of the situation. Practical Solutions for Sustainable Living: A wealth of actionable tips and strategies for reducing your carbon footprint at home, on the road, and through your consumption choices. Learn how to conserve energy, switch to renewable energy sources, reduce waste, and embrace a circular economy. Advocacy and Community Action: A guide to making your voice heard and influencing policy change. Learn how to contact elected officials, support environmental organizations, and organize local initiatives to create a more sustainable community. Emerging Technologies and Innovations: Explore the latest technologies and innovations that are shaping a more sustainable future, from renewable energy and energy efficiency to sustainable agriculture and the circular economy. Hope and Resilience: While acknowledging the challenges ahead, this handbook emphasizes the importance of hope and resilience in the face of climate change. Discover strategies for coping with eco-anxiety and climate grief, finding meaning and purpose in the crisis, and connecting with nature for well-being. "The Climate Action Handbook" is not just a guidebook; it's a call to action. It's an invitation to join a global movement for a more sustainable and equitable future. By embracing sustainable practices and advocating for change, we can create a world where people and the planet thrive in harmony. Take the first step today and download your copy of "The Climate Action Handbook." Together, we can make a difference.

Examining one of the most crucial issues in the modern world: human induced climate change, this book provides a refreshing interdisciplinary perspective and an up-to-date and informative analysis of the key issues facing society today.

With birth rates falling at the same time that average age is rising in the developed world, the pensions time bomb is ticking louder than ever. Understanding how pensions work, their history, and their future is absolutely essential. This book thoroughly explains to readers the unique concepts and terminology which underpin pensions. Focusing firstly on the rationale for pensions and their evolution, before moving on to an explanation of the latest controversies regarding pensions. The glossary of pensions terminology in the final section of the book virtually ensures its place on many academic bookshelves. This timely volume is an extremely useful contribution to this important issue. Of use to policy-makers as much as to students and academics of finance and public policy, Understanding Pensions should prove to be a popular addition to the literature.

The subject of Fathers and Sons in Ministry is close to the heart of Prophet Kwanele Booi and has been since 2003 in August, when I first came in contact with him. What thrills me about the contents of this book is that what is written is lived and thus has a proven track record. I am delighted to recommend The Importance of the Spiritual Father-Sons Relationship in the Advancement of Gods Kingdom. Its a must-read for those who desire to see the transgenerational working together fruit. Pastor Sam Masigo Grace Bible Church International Cape Tow?n Satellite Branch

During the first two decades following the Mexican Revolution, children in the country gained unprecedented consideration as viable cultural critics, social actors, and subjects of reform. Not only did they become central to the reform agenda of the revolutionary nationalist government; they were also the beneficiaries of the largest percentage of the national budget. While most historical accounts of postrevolutionary Mexico omit discussion of how children themselves experienced and perceived the sudden onslaught of resources and attention, Elena Jackson Albarrán, in Seen and Heard in Mexico, places children’s voices at the center of her analysis. Albarrán draws on archived records of children’s experiences in the form of letters, stories, scripts, drawings, interviews, presentations, and homework assignments to explore how Mexican childhood, despite the hopeful visions of revolutionary ideologues, was not a uniform experience set against the monolithic backdrop of cultural nationalism, but rather was varied and uneven. Moving children from the aesthetic to the political realm, Albarrán situates them in their rightful place at the center of Mexico’s revolutionary narrative by examining the avenues through which children contributed to ideas about citizenship and nation.