Pillar Of Sand

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"Pillar of Sand points the way toward protecting rivers and vital ecosystems even as we aim to produce enough food for a projected 8 billion people by the year 2030. Postel shows how innovative irrigation technologies and strategies can alleviate hunger and environmental stress at the same time. And she calls for a new ethic of sufficiency and sharing in response to impending water limits."--BOOK JACKET.

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Prophecy declared that corrupt politician Corajidin would rule the Shrianese Federation, even become its new Emperor--and sinister magic has helped him defy death in order to do it. But his victory is not assured, thanks to clashing rival factions that hinder any attempts to unify the nation.

After leaving Special Forces, Xiao Ke, who was born with the ability to predict the future, had been living a leisurely lifestyle. A kind help from the bar instead brought him some trouble, and as the trouble grew, Xiao Ke's peaceful life was immediately broken. As more and more people entered his life, his responsibilities became greater and greater, he was entrusted by the country to search for treasures of Hua Xia, and he also had to fight everywhere because of the kidnapping of his woman. From London, to Paris, to Istanbul, all sorts of footprints were left behind.