This book is expected to present state-of-the-art understanding of a selection of excitonic and photonic processes in useful materials from semiconductors to insulators to metal/insulator nanocomposites, both inorganic and organic. Among the featured applications are components of solar cells, detectors, light-emitting devices, scintillators and materials with novel optical properties. Excitonic properties are particularly important in organic photovoltaics and light emitting devices, as also in questions of the ultimate resolution and efficiency of new-generation scintillators for medical diagnostics, border security and nuclear non proliferation.Novel photonic and optoelectronic applications benefit from new material combinations and structures to be discussed."

Covers all aspects related with Metal Organic Frameworks (MOF), including characterization, modification, applications, and associated challenges Illustrates designing and synthetic strategies for MOFs Describes MOFs for gas adsorption, separation and purification, and their role in heterogeneous catalysis Covers of sensing of different types of noxious substances in the aqueous environment Includes concepts of molecular magnetism, tunable magnetic properties and future aspects

The Handbook of Forensic Mental Health in Africa traces the history of forensic mental health in Africa, discussing the importance of considering cultural differences when implementing Western-validated practices on the continent while establishing state-of-the-art assessment and treatment of justice-involved persons. Experts in the field of forensic mental health throughout Africa explore the current state of forensic mental health policy and service provision, as well as the unique ethical challenges which have arisen with the recent growth of interest in the field. The African and international research literature on violence risk assessment, competency to stand trial, malingering assessment, Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity (NGRI) evaluations, report writing as an expert witness and mental health legislation in the context of forensic practice are explored throughout. Finally, future directions for forensic mental health in Africa are discussed for juvenile, female and elderly offenders. This text is ideal for mental health, criminal justice and legal professionals working in clinical, research and policy contexts.

Power and Energy Engineering are important and pressing topics globally, covering issues such as shifting paradigms of energy generation and consumption, intelligent grids, green energy and environmental protection. The 11th Asia-Pacific Power and Energy Engineering Conference (APPEEC 2019) was held in Xiamen, China from April 19 to 21, 2019. APPEEC has been an annual conference since 2009 and has been successfully held in Wuhan (2009 & 2011), Chengdu (2010 & 2017), Shanghai (2012 & 2014), Beijing (2013 & 2015), Suzhou (2016) and Guilin (2018), China. The objective of APPEEC 2019 was to provide scientific and professional interactions for the advancement of the fields of power and energy engineering. APPEEC 2019 facilitated the exchange of insights and innovations between industry and academia. A group of excellent speakers have delivered keynote speeches on emerging technologies in the field of power and energy engineering. Attendees were given the opportunity to give oral and poster presentations and to interface with invited experts.

Power and Energy Engineering are important and pressing topics globally, covering issues such as shifting paradigms of energy generation and consumption, intelligent grids, green energy and environmental protection. The 11th Asia-Pacific Power and Energy Engineering Conference (APPEEC 2019) was held in Xiamen, China from April 19 to 21, 2019. APPEEC has been an annual conference since 2009 and has been successfully held in Wuhan (2009 & 2011), Chengdu (2010 & 2017), Shanghai (2012 & 2014), Beijing (2013 & 2015), Suzhou (2016) and Guilin (2018), China. The objective of APPEEC 2019 was to provide scientific and professional interactions for the advancement of the fields of power and energy engineering. APPEEC 2019 facilitated the exchange of insights and innovations between industry and academia. A group of excellent speakers have delivered keynote speeches on emerging technologies in the field of power and energy engineering. Attendees were given the opportunity to give oral and poster presentations and to interface with invited experts.

The Handbook of Forensic Mental Health in Africa traces the history of forensic mental health in Africa, discussing the importance of considering cultural differences when implementing Western-validated practices on the continent while establishing state-of-the-art assessment and treatment of justice-involved persons. Experts in the field of forensic mental health throughout Africa explore the current state of forensic mental health policy and service provision, as well as the unique ethical challenges which have arisen with the recent growth of interest in the field. The African and international research literature on violence risk assessment, competency to stand trial, malingering assessment, Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity (NGRI) evaluations, report writing as an expert witness and mental health legislation in the context of forensic practice are explored throughout. Finally, future directions for forensic mental health in Africa are discussed for juvenile, female and elderly offenders. This text is ideal for mental health, criminal justice and legal professionals working in clinical, research and policy contexts.

This book is expected to present state-of-the-art understanding of a selection of excitonic and photonic processes in useful materials from semiconductors to insulators to metal/insulator nanocomposites, both inorganic and organic. Among the featured applications are components of solar cells, detectors, light-emitting devices, scintillators and materials with novel optical properties. Excitonic properties are particularly important in organic photovoltaics and light emitting devices, as also in questions of the ultimate resolution and efficiency of new-generation scintillators for medical diagnostics, border security and nuclear non proliferation. Novel photonic and optoelectronic applications benefit from new material combinations and structures to be discussed.

Applying a unified quantum approach, contributors offer fresh insights into the theoretical developments in the excitation energy transfer processes in condensed matter. This comprehensive volume examines Frenkel and Wannier excitonic processes; rates of excitonic processes; theory of laser sputter and polymer ablation; and polarons, excitonic polarons and self-trapping.

This book presents the current level of understanding of the structural, electronic and optical properties of amorphous semiconductors. As amorphous materials depart significantly from the crystalline counterparts, some of the basic problems associated with the validity of the effective mass approximation, whether K is a good quantum number, and concepts of phonons and excitons will be addressed in detail. A significant part of the book is devoted to present recent progress made in the understanding of light-induced degradations in amorphous semiconductors, which is regarded as the most limiting problem in device applications. The monograph presents a comprehensive review of both experimental and theoretical studies on amorphous semiconductors.

Applying a unified quantum approach, contributors offer fresh insights into the theoretical developments in the excitation energy transfer processes in condensed matter. This comprehensive volume examines Frenkel and Wannier excitonic processes; rates of excitonic processes; theory of laser sputter and polymer ablation; and polarons, excitonic polarons and self-trapping.

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Shadow Aggies, lifeless Babbits, speeding cars, enraged guard dogs, rabid rats, a demon from the past and a massive Shadow Kingdom to infiltrate and destroy are only a few of the perils little Ms. O.G Lafunk encounters during this thrilling New York adventure. Join us in Goals and Dreams as O.G tries to help an artist reconnect with his dreams of becoming a comic book artist.

On the horizons of crime and trickery appears an evil villain singing radio jingles, surrounded by an army of TV bots and dressed in a collage of magazine advertisements Were his weapons of mass deception and distraction equal to the power of OG and Oscar, battling heroes of Alphabet City--champions of the poor and oppressed, wielders of the Radiance and the Half-Light Well, hold on to your chairs as the surprising answer lay in the exciting episode: Attack of the TV bots An action-packed episode where OG not only contends with shadow aggies, lifeless babbits, speeding cars, angry shopkeepers, enraged guard dogs, and demons from the past but also the maniacal Media-Man and his massive army of TV bots

The Butterfly and other fables The caterpillars have isolated themselves from the rest of the forest. Industrious and technologically advanced, they built a Silk Palace to protect themselves from the outside world. Eventually they forget that they are as much a part of the forest as the forest is a part of them. Living artificial lives, they soon forget how to become real butterflies. Instead of becoming real butterflies, they work all their lives in repetitious jobs, collecting 'glitter' to buy a butterfly suit upon retirement. But one caterpillar doesn't want to work a meaningless job, or save glitter, or buy a butterfly suit. She wants to use her time to become something real. This, then, is the story of a brave little caterpillar who leaves the Silk Palace and braves the perils of the forest to become a real butterfly.

Once Upon a Time in a Forest Far Away is a three part fable which tells the tale of a Butterfly, a Dove and an Ant who must stop the now industrial caterpillars from their short-sighted excesses and abuses of the Forest before all is lost.
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Siberia is a fable about love. It is about how Gabriel, the arctic wolf, traveled from mountain to mountain searching for a treasure; how he nearly died several times searching for his treasure; and how, in the coldest and harshest of lands, he found a treasure greater than he had ever hoped for.
Olivia Garcia La Funk: Poor Little Church Mouse is a fable about helping others. It is about a mouse, a poor little church mouse who, with the aid of higher powers, helps her neighbourhood by bringing down crime lords and redistributing stolen money back to the poor. This is but one of the many volumes that relate the three hundred and some years of this little angel's life.

The great battle between light and dark wages on. Not only in the material world but also the spiritual world. Warriors of Light and Warriors of Dark scramble for universes and planets in preparation for the Great War.
The struggle for souls continues strong in countless universes as Warriors of Dark strategically attempt to replenish their energy and forces by turning planets into breeding grounds of hate and intolerance. On such planets Warriors of Light are born to restore balance. So long as one of the six master souls sent to Earth remains faithful to the light there will always be hope.
This, then, is the story of one such warrior. It is the story of Rojja Birmala and her tusker, Mukanda. It is a story of hope and despair, death and rebirth, courage and sacrifice and the realization of ones destiny.

Metal Organic Frameworks: Fundamentals to Advanced offers a substantial and complete treatment of published results. The book includes a summary of current research, along with an in- depth explanation of Metal organic frameworks (MOFs) and applications in this versatile area. Metal organic frameworks (MOFs) are structured frameworks made up of metal ions and organic molecules. These materials are similar to sponges and can absorb, retain and remove molecules from their pores. As a result, metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) are the most rapidly evolving substances in chemistry with the highest surface areas due to their well-ordered pore structure.The exciting and vast surface area allows for more chemical reactions and molecule adsorption, hence this new resource provides the newest updates on the topics covered.