Web 2.0 can create value for political processes by decreasing costs and increasing opportunities for civic engagement, and, as a result, will likely affect the future of governance. Public Service, Governance and Web 2.0 Technologies: Future Trends in Social Media investigates the effects of Web technologies and social media on interaction and the political process. Researchers, government administrators, and policymakers will benefit from the book's examination of e-governance in an increasingly complex and interdependent world. Readers will learn to use Web technologies to address local and global problems and improve systems of governance, social equity, economic activity, sustainability, service delivery, transparency, and the ethical and legal dimensions of public service.

Screenwriter Cole Burton had a simple plan to cure his writer's block. Take a drive into the American woodland and find inspiration. He could never have envisioned finding tragedy, hybrid monsters, questions of fate, a computer hacking dancer and a military experiment gone horribly awry. When his roadtrip leads him into chaos, Cole must face his own demons to rid the world of creatures designed to annihilate.

It is widely recognised that photosynthesis in many important crops is well below its theoretical potential. With crop yields and stability under threat from the impact of climate change, there is now an urgent need to synthesise existing research on best practices for improving C3 photosynthesis in crops to optimise sustainable crop production and yields. Understanding and improving crop photosynthesis reviews the wealth of current research that addresses this challenge. The book explores our understanding of the general components of C3 photosynthesis, including its biochemistry, as well as the recent advances in techniques for improving photosynthesis, focussing primarily on light harvesting and optimising chloroplast function/light conversion. Through providing its readers with a comprehensive exploration of crop photosynthesis, the book showcases how farmers can utilise their understanding of the science behind this key process to optimise their yields and achieve successful crop production.

Summer 1939. With Europe on the brink of war, eighteen-year-old Kristina Tomiak has been called up to join the White Eagles, Poland's valiant air force. When the Nazis reach the town where she is based, Kristina makes a daring escape, but she doesn't realise that she's carrying a stowaway in her plane. Will Kristina be able to navigate the most challenging flight of her life and reach safety amid the turmoil of war? Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant or dyslexic readers aged 13+

Go on a new epic adventure with Miles Morales and Gwen Stacy in this exciting sticker book featuring more than 100 stickers. Spider-Man and Spider-Gwen are back! Join them as they face off against a powerful villain. Meet exciting new characters including Spider-Man 2099 and many more. With more than 100 full-colour stickers, this book will appeal to young Marvel fans looking for adventure. This stunning sticker book features: - Cool stickers from the latest Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse animated movie. - Informative and fun text captions to add detail to the stickers. - Over 100 full-colour stickers. Featuring the latest characters, locations and plotlines from Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, this is the perfect sticker book for children aged 5+ who are fans of Spider-Man and the Marvel movies.

Meet Grogu and his many friends in this high-quality, fun, non-fiction reader - carefully levelled to help children progress. Learn more about the cute child, Grogu, from Star Wars: The Mandalorian Seasons One and Two, and from Star Wars: The Book of Boba Fett. Take a trip through the galaxy and see it through his eyes as Grogu goes on his fantastic journey, while finding out more about his amazing allies, including the Mandalorian, Din Djarin; Luke Skywalker; and Ahsoka Tano. The engaging text has been carefully levelled using Lexiles so that children are set up to succeed. Exciting Star Wars images, clear vocabulary, and a fun quiz will test young readers and help them in building their reading ability as they learn about this galaxy, far, far away.... © & ™ 2023 Lucasfilm Ltd.

An entertaining Avatar: The Way of Water tie-in book, featuring more than 400 stickers. Return to Pandora in this fun sticker book. Discover the heroes and villains from the first film, including Jake Sully, Neytiri, and Quaritch, and meet new characters Neteyam, Kiri, and Ronal. Discover the moon's amazing locations, unique creatures, and the forces of the RDA who are attempting to occupy it. With incredible photographic images and exciting captions, this must-have sticker book will help readers to relive the wonders of Avatar and Avatar: The Way of Water. Fun stickering activities will keep readers engaged and entertained for hours. (c) 2022 20th Century Studios.

There's Not an App for That will make your work stand out from the crowd. It walks you through mobile experiences, and teaches you to evaluate current UX approaches, enabling you to think outside of the screen and beyond the conventional. You'll review diverse aspects of mobile UX: the screens, the experience, how apps are used, and why they're used. You'll find special sections on "challenging your approach", as well as a series of questions you can use to critique and evaluate your own designs. Whether the authors are discussing real-world products in conjunction with suggested improvements, showcasing how existing technologies can be put together in unconventional ways, or even evaluating "far out" mobile experiences of the future, you'll find plenty of practical pointers and action items to help you in your day-to-day work.

Nobody knows how long it has been since the Tripods came. Nobody remembers life on Earth before they enslaved it. Humans live in scattered farms and villages, kept quiet and obedient by the mind-controlling Caps implanted when they reach their teens. Will Parker's time is fast approaching - but a chance encounter with a madman convinces him that it may still be possible to resist the alien masters. So begins an epic tale of survival and defiance - and Will's journey to the White Mountains.

Packed with facts from the TV series Star Wars: The Mandalorian, this book is aimed at young kids who want to join Mando, Grogu, Boba Fett, and Ahsoka Tano on their thrilling adventures. They'll meet strange aliens and droids, learn about new planets and frightening monsters, and read about the evil villains who will stop at nothing to complete their missions. Hop aboard the Razor Crest and get exploring with Star Wars: The Mandalorian Handbook! (c) & (TM) 2021 Lucasfilm Ltd.

Violet Ink by Rebecca Westcott, author of Dandelion Clocks, is a beautiful and brilliant story of two sisters, which fans of Cathy Cassidy and Jacqueline Wilson will love. Quiet, contemplative Izzy has always adored her charismatic, confident older sister, Alex. But when Alex starts going out with a new boyfriend, everything changes. Izzy isn't sure she can still trust her sister - but she will never stop loving her. Letters from Alex, written in her distinctive purple pen, keep their relationship alive . . .

Get stickering with everyone's favourite characters from Star Wars: The Mandalorian. Explore new planets from a galaxy far, far away, join Grogu on his adventures, and choose which terrifying monster goes where in Star Wars: The Mandalorian Ultimate Sticker Collection. Spot bounty hunters, awesome aliens, and much, much more! Follow the Way in this fun activity book - packed with facts and more than 1000 stickers - perfect for young Star Wars fans. (c) & (TM) 2022 Lucasfilm Ltd.

How To Be A Professional Drummer is the only drum book that focuses on the career and business side of being a professional drummer; as well as give creative input. It's not easy navigating your career in today's music climate, so it's best to come up with a plan. Learn over 25 different careers for drummers, how to travel the world without having to be a Rock Star, how to keep a steady cash flow, and much more. At the end of each chapter are important questions to answer, so by the end of the book you also have a complete action plan! Inside you will learn from some of the greatest professional drummers and percussionists in the music industry; from all walks of life. They gig regularly, do recording sessions, have DVD's, and have played with acts such as: Stevie Wonder, Christina Aguilera, Carlos Santana, Kenny Loggins, Ricky Martin, Gloria Estefan, Al Jarreau, Neil Diamond, Sergio Mendez, Smokey Robinson, Chicago, George Duke, Stanley Clarke, Michael McDonald, and many more.