Taran Alien Hybrid


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and the boundaries of love. Immersed in an undercover assignment, Taran finds himself in the vibrant, seductive world of an exotic dance club—a hub of illegal female trafficking and home to an unknown species whose curves ignite his deepest fantasies. Tasked with safeguarding the dancers, he's inexplicably drawn to one enigmatic woman, her every move kindling a fierce passion within him. Though his mission doesn't demand it, Taran is determined to rescue these women before his assignment concludes, especially the bewitching dancer who sets his heart ablaze with every sensual step. Yet, he must tread carefully, for any misstep could expose them all to life-threatening danger. On the other side of the cosmos, Kimberley believed her days of exotic dancing were behind her as she embarked on a new life in the army. Little did she know that her fate would take an unexpected turn when she's abducted by peculiar, short, rodent-faced aliens. Once more, she's forced into a life of dance, this time in a different galaxy. Yet, in the midst of her captivity, a towering, fiery-red alien with long dreadlocks, tattoos, and a mysterious tail becomes her unlikely protector. As Kimberley and her crimson guardian navigate the intricacies of their unique connection, questions of trust and hidden agendas linger. Is the alluring alien harboring secrets, or is he the key to an unexpected romance amidst the stars? In this thrilling saga of love and intrigue, Kimberley's and Taran's destinies intertwine, taking them on a cosmic journey where passion knows no bounds.




Cyrax Alien Hybrid


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“After decimating a rival gang, I’m left with their female—but females are trouble, and this one comes with a rocking hot body and accusing hate-filled eyes.” In the aftermath of decimating a rival gang, Cyrax finds himself burdened with an unexpected possession—an alluring yet enigmatic Human female. His life's journey, born of abandonment and survival on the unforgiving streets of the citydom, had molded him into a ruthless figure in the criminal underworld. Compassion had long been replaced by violence and recklessness, as he fought to maintain his standing at the apex of this brutal hierarchy. But now, with the Federation, the laws of the Perinqual Galaxy, and rival gangs hot on his trail, he faces an unsettling choice. This striking woman, visually captivating yet carrying a gaze filled with accusation, is a wildcard in his perilous existence. Will he prove just as merciless to her as he's been to others? With her tempting presence, should he end her misery or protect her against the relentless dangers that shadow his every move? Bekka's life has been a relentless struggle, marred by foster care and toxic relationships with parasitic boyfriends. Her childhood friend's persistent pleas to escape this cycle by enlisting in the army had fallen on deaf ears until a final indignity at the lap dancing club where she worked forced her hand. Ready to embark on a fresh start, she arrives at the meeting point her friend had designated, only to find herself thrust into an unimaginable nightmare. Abducted by aliens, Bekka soon realizes that she's exchanged one harsh existence for another, far more perilous. As she navigates this strange and hostile world, her fate becomes intertwined with Cyrax's, leading them down a path neither could have foreseen. All my scifi romance books are enemies to lovers standalone stories. However, characters from my stories appear throughout the series linking the world I’m building. My stories have everything—action, adventure, fighting, alien males, feisty strong females, romance, love, and steam. But most important of all, they all have happy ever after endings.




Taun and Samantha


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Taun is a tempting, temperamental, tattooed red alien. Samantha is a sassy, sexy, sultry black human . A red hot gnarly muscled male meets his match with this petite feisty firecracker. Taun finds a small, unknown female on the run from a gang of Kreechuts. But her delicate appearance deceived the inner-strength within her. Is Taun foolish to think he can trade the small female for his captured sister? In the end, he forms a bond with the female named Samantha, and she surprises him with her bravery by helping him with his plight. She is the mate he's always dreamed of having by his side - but will Samantha want to stay? What Taun doesn't know is Samantha has a rescue mission of her own.




Infiltration (Mindspace Book 1)


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One mission can change everything. When Captain Kira Elsar comes face-to-face with a military assault mech inside a civilian research lab, it’s abundantly clear that MTech is up to no good. Illegal alien nanotech experimentation. Clandestine political dealings. Disappearances. Connections all trace back to MTech’s newest research lab on Kira’s homeworld. As the Tararian Guard's sole telepath, Kira goes undercover to get to the bottom of the mystery. Hints point to a brewing stellar civil war, but she needs to gather proof. Except, the mysterious forces behind the conflict already have their own plans for Kira that will change her life forever. Set in the internationally bestselling Cadicle space opera universe from Nebula Award finalist author A.K. DuBoff, the standalone Mindspace series is perfect for fans of sci-fi with superhuman abilities, political intrigue, military action, and devious aliens. Grab your copy today!




Alien Gene Transfer in Crop Plants, Volume 2


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Genetic engineering and biotechnology along with conventional breeding have played an important role in developing superior cultivars by transferring economically important traits from distant, wild and even unrelated species to the cultivated varieties which otherwise could not have been possible with conventional breeding. There is a vast amount of literature pertaining to the genetic improvement of crops over last few decades. However, the wonderful results achieved by crop scientists in food legumes’ research and development over the years are scattered in different journals of the World. The two volumes in the series ‘Alien Gene Transfer in Crop Plants’ address this issue and offer a comprehensive reference on the developments made in major food crops of the world. These volumes aim at bringing the contributions from globally renowned scientists at one platform in a reader-friendly manner. The second volume entitled, “Alien Gene Transfer in Crop Plants: Achievements and Impact” will deal more with the practical aspects. This volume will cover achievements of alien gene transfer in major food crops of the world and their impact on development of newer genetic variability and additional avenues for selection; development of superior cultivars for increased yield, resistance to biotic and abiotic stresses, improved nutritional and industrial quality; innovation of new techniques and positive as well as negative environmental implications. This volume has been divided into four groups with an aim to cover all major cereals, pulses, oilseeds and other crops (vegetable and horticultural crops) which are of economic importance.




Alien Introgression in Wheat


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This book provides an overview of the latest advancements in the field of alien introgression in wheat. The discovery and wide application of molecular genetic techniques including molecular markers, in situ hybridization, and genomics has led to a surge in interspecific and intergeneric hybridization in recent decades. The work begins with the taxonomy of cereals, especially of those species which are potential gene sources for wheat improvement. The text then goes on to cover the origin of wheat, breeding in connection with alien introgressions, and the problems of producing intergeneric hybrids and backcross derivatives. These problems can include crossability, sterility, and unequal chromosome transmission. The work then covers alien introgressions according to the related species used, as well as new results in the field of genomics of wild wheat relatives and introgressions.




Global Trends 2040


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"The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic marks the most significant, singular global disruption since World War II, with health, economic, political, and security implications that will ripple for years to come." -Global Trends 2040 (2021) Global Trends 2040-A More Contested World (2021), released by the US National Intelligence Council, is the latest report in its series of reports starting in 1997 about megatrends and the world's future. This report, strongly influenced by the COVID-19 pandemic, paints a bleak picture of the future and describes a contested, fragmented and turbulent world. It specifically discusses the four main trends that will shape tomorrow's world: - Demographics-by 2040, 1.4 billion people will be added mostly in Africa and South Asia. - Economics-increased government debt and concentrated economic power will escalate problems for the poor and middleclass. - Climate-a hotter world will increase water, food, and health insecurity. - Technology-the emergence of new technologies could both solve and cause problems for human life. Students of trends, policymakers, entrepreneurs, academics, journalists and anyone eager for a glimpse into the next decades, will find this report, with colored graphs, essential reading.




Hybrid Animation


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Artist imaginations continue to grow and stretch the boundaries of traditional animation. Successful animators adept and highly skilled in traditional animation mediums are branching out beyond traditional animation workflows and will often use multiple forms of animation in a single project. With the knowledge of 3D and 2D assets and the integration of multiple animation mediums into a single project, animators have a wealth of creative resources available for a project that is not limited to a specific animation medium, software package or workflow processs. Enhance a poignant scene by choosing to animate the scenic background in 2D while the main character is brought to life with 3D techniques. Balance the budget demands of a project by choosing to integrate a 2D or 3D asset to save time and expense. Choose which medium Hybrid Animation, learn the systematic development of the 2D and 3D assets and the issues surrounding choices made during the creative process.




Broadening the Genetic Base of Grain Legumes


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Grain legumes play significant and diverse role in the farming systems and provide nutrition security to the largely vegetarian and relatively poorer people around the world. These are ideal crops for achieving three simultaneous developmental goals viz. reducing poverty, improving human health and nutrition and enhancing ecosystem resilience. Globally, grain legumes are the second most important crop group next only to cereals but a large proportion of area of it is under rainfed-low input systems as compared to cereals contributing to lower yields. The other important factor responsible for reduced yield in grain legumes is the narrow genetic base of the present day pulse varieties. In order to break the yield barriers of these cultivars, new sources of genes/ alleles need to be identified and suitably incorporated into the adapted background. The information on various aspects of grain legume improvement although has been considerable in the recent past, these information are highly scattered and not available at one place. The present book consists of comprehensive and latest crop-wise information on important grain legumes of the world including their distribution, gene pool, systematics, status of genetic and genomic resources, production constraints, traits of importance, crop improvement methodologies - both conventional as well as contemporary and future strategies to be adopted for comprehensive grain legume improvement in various agro-ecological target areas of the globe. The chapters have been contributed by eminent crop experts from across the world engaged in research in their respective crops for the past several years thus providing a rare insight into the crop specific constraints and prospects drawing from their rich overall experience. The book therefore will be a useful source of information to the grain legume researchers, students, policy planners and developmental experts alike.