This Element outlines the origins and evolution of an international award-winning development intervention, index-based livestock insurance (IBLI), which scaled from a small pilot project in Kenya to a design that underpins drought risk management products and policies across Africa. General insights are provided on i) the economics of poverty, risk management, and drylands development; ii) the evolving use of modern remote sensing and data science tools in development; iii) the science of...

Reviews the nutritional benefits, applications and challenges of using protein from black soldier flies and yellow mealworms in poultry, pig and fish feedConsiders recent advances in the development of mass breeding/rearing techniques for the major insect species used as food or feedExplores some of the key issues currently facing the sector, such as the need to ensure product safety, the development of effective extraction techniques and consumer attitudes toward...

‘A galloping pulse-pounder’ Heat‘You’ll be left open-mouthed by the turn of events’ Woman’s Weekly‘A compelling page-turner’ BellaMEET THE WALSH FAMILYLucy: Loving mother. Devoted wife. And falling to pieces.Aidan: Dedicated father. Faithful husband. And in too deep.Connor: Hardwor...

Ghosts, ghouls, witches, and other unearthly creatures promise to chill the blood and raise the hair of even the most courageous listener. Volume Two in this series presents more classic horror to enjoy beyond the spooky season. Brought to you by the slightly unhinged Utah Audiobook Narrators.List of the stories:“For the Blood Is the Life” narrated by Cindy Kay“The Devil and Tom Walker” narrated by Sean Jensen“The Cask of Amontillado” narrated by LD Weller“Oh, Whistle, and ...