This book explores the impact of micro-influencers in the digital age, focusing specifically on creative professionals in the Australian communications industry. It examines the phenomenon of micro-influencers and demonstrates how social media platforms shape personal and professional identities. The book thoroughly analyses digital identity, providing a unique perspective into micro-influencers and establishing a theoretical framework to understand their skills, knowledge, and capabilitie...

Political Research: An Introduction has been designed to provide an excellent starting point for those new to the area of Research Methods. It assumes no prior knowledge of the subject and sets out the key issues involved in doing research in Politics. It guides students through a complex and often daunting subject by exploring the many concepts associated with the field, as well as offering practical advice on research practices and information resources. Features and benefits of...

Sometimes love…Nine years ago, Alexa Kirkwood met Darius Riverside, a man who captured her heart and spirit. He seemed to fulfill her every dream and Alexa could hardly believe the joy she felt in his arms. But when a fabulous career opportunity arose, Alexa questioned if their romance could survive a long-distance relationship. Hesitant to pass up something she'd worked so hard for, Alexa simply walks out of Darius's life, offering him no explanation.

Politics: The Key Concepts is an up-to-date and broad-ranging introduction to the terms that lie at the heart of political discourse. Entries are drawn from areas such as political theory, international politics, political science and methodology. As well as explaining core, established principles, this informative guide explores some of the more complex, topical and contested concepts from the world of politics. Concepts covered include:CapitalismClass

Research Perspectives on Social Media Influencers and Brand Communication examines the myriad ways in which social media and the unique characteristics of the internet have changed brand communication for both brands and consumers, focusing on the social media influencer as a brand communicator. As brands have noticed the rise of social media influencers as tastemakers and leaders in public opinion, they have increasingly begun to incorporate social media influencers into their brand commu...

For educators committed to success for every student, this updated edition of AMLE's landmark position paper is recognized as the best articulation of the middle school concept. Widely studied and employed in schools serving students ages 10-15, this book offers a set of 5 attributes and 18 characteristics that define successful middle schools. Rooted in research cited throughout the book, you will find a framework for creating the learning environments and opportunities that all young ado...

From action research to validity, this innovative and informative text is an invaluable guide to a variety of core research concepts in both political science and international relations.Key Features:- Each entry is consistently structured, providing: a clear definition, a focused explanation, a summary of current debates and areas of research, further reading, and references to other related concepts.- Explains how and why particular research methods are used and h...

Kaycee Jordan is all set to give her exasperating new neighbor apiece of her mind, until he opens the door half-naked-and fullyfine. A former pro athlete turned café owner, Kendrick Thompsonis as delectable as chocolate. And Kendrick finds the strong-minded, gorgeous Kaycee as irresistible as the mouthwateringgourmet desserts she creates, although he is convinced she's waytoo young for him. Even so, when Kaycee asks Kendrick to helpher build her business, it's an offer he can't resist. And...

Sometimes loveNine years ago, Alexa Kirkwood met Darius Riverside, a man who captured her heart and spirit. He seemed to fulfill her every dream and Alexa could hardly believe the joy she felt in his arms. But when a fabulous career opportunity arose, Alexa questioned if their romance could survive a long-distance relationship. Hesitant to pass up something she’d worked so hard for, Alexa simply walks out of Darius’s life, offering him no explanation.

Out of the mainstream but ahead of the tide, that is Scottish Science Fiction. Science Fiction emphasizes “progress” through technology, advanced mental states, or future times. How does Scotland, often considered a land of the past, lead in Science Fiction? “Left behind” by international politics, Scots have cultivated alternate places and different times as sites of identity so that Scotland can seem a futuristic fiction itself.This book explores the tensions between science and ...

You’ve just stumbled upon a combination of a series of 14 books. They are about the following themes:Theme 1: What is Hygge? And how do you use it?The answers to these questions are fairly simple, but they are complicated enough to write a short about it. That’s why this book will give you some answers as to making your home a cozier play, the Danish way, even if, or perhaps especially when the weather is cold and dark. In the last two chapters, we will briefly touch on wha...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • An inspiring personal story of redemption, second chances, and the transformative power within us all, from the founder and CEO of the nonprofit charity: water.At 28 years old, Scott Harrison had it all. A top nightclub promoter in New York City, his life was an endless cycle of drugs, booze, models—repeat. But 10 years in, desperately unhappy and morally bankrupt, he asked himself, "What would the exact opposite of my life look...