In the wake of the persecutions of the Church in Mexico, Archbishop Luis María Martínez, first Primate of Mexico, preached these encouraging sermons to the faithful gathered at the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe. These meditations speak to us all in an intimate voice of the most tender love of Our Lady of Guadalupe, who has been declared "Patroness of the Americas" by the Church. In these pages, you will learn more about the significance of Mary's apparition and her words at Tepeyac. In...

Epigenetics encompasses all changes in gene expression that occur without alterations to the DNA sequence. These modifications involve DNA methylation, histone modifications, and ncRNA pathways. Plants have evolved remarkable resilience to environmental challenges mediated by epigenetic modifications rather than genetic variation. Epigenetic variation provides a means for designing crop varieties with enhanced resilience to abiotic stresses, such as drought, salinity, and extreme temperatu...

Tattooed on my skin are the words, “Bow to no man.”I live by them.Die by them.I’ve been on the run since my mother was killed right in front of me, hiding in the gritty underbelly of New Orleans. After a lifetime of being alone, the only thing I crave is revenge.But I never anticipated Lincoln Asher.From the moment we meet under a starless night sky, Lincoln looks at me like I’m already his....

He needs a fake girlfriend but all I've ever wanted is him...Rock bottom has never felt so good. At least, that’s what I tell myself when I bargain with the enemy and score a renovation for my hair salon.The enemy? Nick Stamos, my best friend’s older brother.He’s got a body and face the Greek gods would envy but his personality needs a major overhaul.He’s surly.A rule-follower.Did I mention he’s seen me n*ked

He always gets what he wants, and the football god next door wants me...I had it all.The Super Bowl rings.The hot shot TV gig.Then I got fired.Now I’m living in middle-of-nowhere Maine, playing assistant coach to the woman of my nightmares.Did I mention that she and her son are my new neighbors?If you talk to the locals, they’ll tell you Aspen Levi is the queen of high school...

Enter a world of saints & sinners with this collection of steamy audiobooks from bestselling author Maria Luis. From light-hearted contemporary to dark and dangerous romantic suspense, you'll be swept off your feet. Saints & Sinners includes...Hold Me Today (Fake Dating Romance - Performed in Dual Style Narration by Patrick Zeller and Scarlette Hayes)The terms are simple: she needs someone to overhaul her salon and he needs someone...

I am both a sinner and a saint, but I bleed vengeance.For years, I’ve lived in the grey… until her.Avery Washington didn’t belong in the shadows, but I dragged her into the darkness anyway.One kiss, and I would stop at nothing to possess her.One caress, and my need to destroy wavered.Our attraction was poison and pleasure.They say the devil recognizes his own, but I never saw Avery coming. She's determined to light the matchs...

I’ve always been the good girl.A squeaky clean reputation. Heiress to my family’s culinary empire. Doomed to forever date men who meet my father’s impossibly high standards.I’d be a walking, talking cliché if not for the fact that I’m totally, irrevocably in love with my best friend.To everyone else, Owen Harvey is the quintessential bad boy.To me, he’s the other half of my soul.The grumpy tattoo artist who inks my s...

This contributed volume offers a comprehensive exploration of the latest breakthroughs in the fields of transcriptomics and epitranscriptomics, with an emphasis on understanding gene expression and RNA modifications in plants. It introduces fundamental concepts, including RNA sequencing technologies used to investigate these biological processes. The book covers key topics such as cutting-edge techniques employed to decipher the transcriptome and epitranscriptome, as well as the roles of t...

This book comprehensively presents the latest advancements in omics technologies and their applications in unraveling plant biology. Readers will learn about the underlying genetic mechanisms that govern plant growth, development, and response to environmental challenges through this book.The chapters cover topics such as genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, and epigenetics, providing a solid foundation for comprehending the intricate molecular processes within plants. It further...

Epigenetic modifications comprise heritable gene expression changes that occur without alteration of the DNA sequence and 'co-act' with genetic factors to shape development processes and evolutionary trajectories. Multicellular organisms receive different types of environmental stimuli/stresses that trigger epigenetic modifications during development. These environmentally driven mechanisms represent an underlying cause of phenotypic diversity, especially in metazoans. This book aims to pr...

The CRISPR-Cas9 genome-editing system is creating a revolution in the science world. In the laboratory, CRISPR-Cas9 can efficiently be used to target specific genes, correct mutations and regulate gene expression of a wide array of cells and organisms, including human cells. CRISPR-/Cas9 Based Genome Editing for Treating Genetic Disorders and Diseases is a unique reading material for college students, academicians, and other health professionals interested in learning about the br...