How wireless technology is redefining the relationship of communication, technology, and society around the world—in everyday work and life, in youth culture, in politics, and in the developing world. Wireless networks are the fastest growing communications technology in history. Are mobile phones expressions of identity, fashionable gadgets, tools for life—or all of the above? Mobile Communication and Society looks at how the possibility of multimodal communication from anywhere to anywhere at any time affects everyday life at home, at work, and at school, and raises broader concerns about politics and culture both global and local. Drawing on data gathered from around the world, the authors explore who has access to wireless technology, and why, and analyze the patterns of social differentiation seen in unequal access.They explore the social effects of wireless communication—what it means for family life, for example, when everyone is constantly in touch, or for the idea of an office when workers can work anywhere. Is the technological ability to multitask further compressing time in our already hurried existence? The authors consider the rise of a mobile youth culture based on peer-to-peer networks, with its own language of texting, and its own values. They examine the phenomenon of flash mobs, and the possible political implications. And they look at the relationship between communication and development and the possibility that developing countries could "leapfrog" directly to wireless and satellite technology. This sweeping book—moving easily in its analysis from the United States to China, from Europe to Latin America and Africa—answers the key questions about our transformation into a mobile network society.
This is a fictional story centered on the life of an innocent brown-coloured girl growing up in a "normal" African family, who was discovered without permission. Cici is a girl just like any other but has a tough time navigating through life to discover her true worth. She learned from a young age to trade her body for what she wanted so desperately - love! She gets passed on from one man to another; eventually ending up being raped by her "cool" stepdad...Love entered her life in a most strange and mysterious way after she gave herself permission to be discovered. Embracing real love opens the door to romantic love via digital communication following an unexpected tragedy. Love at first byte is a must-read for anyone who has or who knows girls searching for their true worth, identity and value in a more permissive world! Cici would have been a heroine of the 'me-too' movement if she spoke up in her time, maybe?
Return To Source invites Black people around the world to reconnect with their lost heritage and find healing, self-love and transformation. This book is an empowering call to journey home to a new way of looking after yourself. A new way that is, in fact, the old way. Globally, Africans and Diasporans are rediscovering that, even while navigating an oppressive and often unsafe world, we are called to make space for healing, not just for ourselves but also for loved ones, Ancestors and descendants. Our path to liberation includes a commitment to nurturing our personal and community growth by making wellness a priority. In this powerful book, Araba Ofori-Acquah will help you to: embark on a spiritual, emotional and – for some – physical journey back to the Motherland, back to your heritage, back to yourself, back to source unlock your potential with the power of an African-centred approach to wellness incorporate the three seeds of African wellness – music and movement, Mother Earth and magick – into your routine demystify and undo the demonisation of African beliefs, rituals and practices create a path to healing that feels most authentic to you Discover how to live well – in accordance with African traditions – and find power, healing and alignment through your Return to Source.
This is a book for believers and those who want to believe and tells how a few bowls of Nigerian "Jollof rice" led to global recognition with BBC and ITV News interviews. It is also a collection of poems, dialogues, accounts of lessons learned and my personal journey as a single woman, wife, single mum and award-winning entrepreneur to being credited with the innovation of an educational board game on an international scale!
Have you noticed how we live in a fast-paced and instant world a belief in God seems to be losing its relevance? Do you also meet with people who constantly question the existence, validity and usefulness of belief in a supreme being? Have you ever wondered if God was real or if He ever spoke? Do you wonder whether He is interested in the affairs of men? I believe God is real. He is a loving Father with outstretched arms waiting and calling. He desires us to come closer for a life-changing and purposeful relationship with Him. He is talking all the time. Maybe we just need to slow down, tune in and listen sometimes. The more I slowed down and stopped to listen, the more I obeyed, and the more I did the clearer His voice seemed to me. Mark Virkler, has kindly added a chapter of his best selling book "4 Keys to Hearing Gods Voice with excerpts from Charity Kayembe who also teaches dream interpretation. Understand Your Dreams. Hear God's Voice. Why not have a Coffee with God?
I do not know how many people plan to divorce after getting married, well I didn't. That's why the reality of an impending divorce and a feeling of failing had me in its grip for years during a physically and emotionally abusive marriage. Even more, it was a foreign concept to me to seek a way out of it, because as a Christian, divorce did not seem to be a ""right alternative or choice."" In this book, I invite you to explore with me my struggles, mental health, confusion and ultimately, my journey into clarity and freedom, choice and mental well-being, not just for me, but for my children as well. Follow our journey to mental well-being as you will find my eldest child, Dami and I on YouTube in a BBC documentary called ""I Blame My Parents"" - anxiety and me, aired 20/01/19. Thank you for buying my book. It is my sincere prayer that you will find hope, peace and forgiveness as you read and share this book: )
How wireless technology is redefining the relationship of communication, technology, and society around the world -- in everyday work and life, in youth culture, in politics, and in the developing world.
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