This two-part volume, the first of its kind, examines current pedagogical modules and research directions in public relations and communication management, identifying emerging issues driving the practice in Africa. In comparison to its Western and Asian counterparts, literature on public relations management in Africa is limited, and much of it is examined through the lenses of Western philosophies and pedagogies, failing to reflect Africa's socioeconomic, political, and cultural contexts...

The Yearbook of Transnational History is dedicated to disseminating pioneering research in the field of transnational history. This sixth volume investigates the treatment of tangible and intangible heritage sites created before and after the advent of nation states and in spaces that are not under the control of nation states. Contributors discuss the appropriation of heritage sites that originated in the era of the Crusades by modern nation states, the lack of national appropriation in t...

Historically, interventions designed to impact the lives of disabled people were predicated upon deficits-based models of disability. This began to change with the introduction of World Health Organization (WHO) frameworks, particularly the International Classification of Function (ICF), that emphasized that disability could only be understood in the context of interactions among health, environmental factors, and personal factors and by examining the impact of such factors on a person’s a...

August 18, 2020, marked the centennial of the ratification of the Nineteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution. In 1920, women wearing yellow roses stood shoulder to shoulder in Tennessee, awaiting the roll call of men who would cast their votes for or against a woman’s right to a voice in government.Though this movement won rights for some women—an achievement to be acknowledged and celebrated—the struggle did not end there. Due to states’ laws and prohibitive policies, ...

Extensive revision of the best-selling text on satellite communications — includes new chapters on cubesats, NGSO satellite systems, and Internet access by satelliteThere have been many changes in the thirty three years since the first edition of Satellite Communications was published. There has been a complete transition from analog to digital communication systems, withanalog techniques replaced by digital modulation and digital signal processing. While ...

Meet Marla Mason—smart, saucy, slightly wicked witch of the East Coast. . . .Sorcerer Marla Mason, small-time guardian of the city of Felport, has a big problem. A rival is preparing a powerful spell that could end Marla’s life—and, even worse, wreck her city. Marla’s only chance of survival is to boost her powers with the Cornerstone, a magical artifact hidden somewhere in San Francisco. But when she arrives there, Marla finds that the quest isn’t going to be quit...

Sorcerer Marla Mason has never been afraid of a fight, but she's about to face her greatest challenge: herself. Or, at least, an alternate-universe version of herself, a woman who succumbed to the evil power of a cursed artifact and become a monstrous villain. Now this dark doppelganger is loose in Marla's world... and she has an agenda even more terrible than Marla can imagine.

E. J. Pratt's 'Towards the Last Spike' is a monumental epic poem that vividly captures the narrative of Canada's railway construction, threading together themes of national identity, perseverance, and the transformative power of industry. Written in a modernist style, Pratt employs innovative imagery and rich metaphors, reflecting both the grandeur and the brutal realities of the building process. The poem situates itself in the context of early 20th-century Canadian literature, responding...

Insightful, informative, and enlightening, Behind the Scenes is the ideal resource for anyone who wants to thrive in servant leadership with excellence. The work of the ministry involves several key players working behind the scenes to collectively create an atmosphere where the Word of God can flow effectively. Through personal experiences, inspiring testimony, and biblical principles, Rev. Linda Pratt delivers sound doctrine by providing a clear roadmap to honorably serving in church min...

"The Rise of Rail-Power in War and Conquest, 1833-1914" by Edwin A. Pratt explores the transformative impact of railways on military strategy and logistics during a pivotal era in history. Pratt delves into how the advent of rail transport revolutionized the movement of troops and supplies, enabling nations to mobilize quickly and efficiently. The book examines various conflicts where railways played a crucial role, highlighting the strategic advantages they provided to armies and the prof...

"Our existence in this world is not as it appears." Thus begins this remarkable story of a young married couple living in Southern California in the 1980s who discover that the true nature of their existence is more than what it seems. United by their own natural psychic abilities, James and Theresa Pratt begin to explore New Age spiritual awareness and are soon visited by an array of mysterious spirit beings who communicate with them through hypnotic trances. Some are protective guardians...

CHRIST in You-the Hope of Glory!The Apostle Paul had instructed the early church to be equipped with'...the Sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of GOD.'He knew the struggles ahead in proclaiming CHRIST to the world.Today is no different.Our reflection of GOD'S Love and Wisdom is the only paththat brings Glory to HIM.This is Our Calling!!Identified in CHRIST is the Spiritual Self-Help book that bears eloquent witness to GOD'...