Haunted by visions of her friend's murder, Sihera, a teenager with the ability to see the future, must confront her past failures and protect Jokahn. As she navigates the complexities of her magic and the urgency of her prophetic dreams, Sihera faces a high-stakes challenge that tests her strength and determination. The narrative explores themes of friendship, responsibility, and the struggle to change fate, as Sihera races against time to prevent a tragedy.
For the developing world, the impacts of climate change - from sea level rise and more potent and erratic precipitation patterns to rapid deglaciation - are becoming an increasingly frightening reality. Adaptation planning has thus become critical for policymakers in developing countries as these impacts begin to have serious detrimental economic and social implications. Due to a lack of data in many regions, the difficulty of scaling down global circulation models to the country level, and the relative nascence of adaptation theory and policy, however, there is little guidance as to what interventions are likely to be most effective, especially in post-conflict developing countries that face a number of institutional capacity constraints due to years of instability. Focusing on one such highly vulnerable country, this analysis assesses the challenges facing effective adaptation in Nepal and offers recommendations for policy makers moving forward.
Get this handy booklet to common bees (and their look-alikes) of the western USA, and learn how to identify them. Bees are beloved garden visitors and are essential to a healthy ecosystem. We welcome their arrival and celebrate their vital work as pollinators, supporting the growth of flowers, plants, and trees. If you see bees in your area, keep this convenient guide close at hand. Designed for ease of use, the booklet is organized by group for quick identification. Narrow your choices by group, and view just a few bees at a time. The professional photographs showcase more than 170 species--including bee look-alikes, such as beetles, flies, and moths. Written by debut author Ryan Bartlett, founder of the educational organization Colorado Native Bee, Common Native Bees of the Western United States features species found west of the 100th meridian (from western North Dakota down to western Texas and all the way to the Pacific Ocean). Book Features Pocket-sized format--easier than laminated foldouts Professional photos showing key markings Easy-to-use information for even casual observers The author's "Top 10 Things You Can Do for Bees" Improve your identification skills and learn to make your backyard or garden a welcome place for bees, with this lightweight quick guide.
