This book comprehensively reviews the structure, optimization strategies, and functions of natural and synthetic peptides. The contents of this book present foundational aspects of therapeutic peptides, examining the potential of bioactive peptides derived from natural sources and providing insights into the structure–function relationship of therapeutic peptides. Therapeutic Peptides: Advances and Applications also covers the de novo design, synthesis, modification, and mechanist...

“What are you talking about? Draw what out?” Landon settles back in the chair while Lincoln starts to look a bit panicked.“It’s simple, Linc. She thinks we are here to reject her.” Lincoln looks at Landon then settles back on the couch. I look between the two of them wondering what their plan is.“My……my dad found out we were mates. He ordered me to reject you two.” Two growls, strong enough to shake the walls, pierce the quiet room. I don’t look at either of them, eyes stuc...

A remarkable (and evolving) long poem that articulates the impact of the ongoing death toll from COVID-19For the Record is a book-length poem whose word count is set to the number of lives lost to COVID-19 in Alberta, the author's home province—which as of January 2026 sits at 7,113 people. Told in two parts, with each section recording real-time headlines, the book begins with the first COVID-related death of Cargill meat factory worker Hiep Bui. But the ...

"Why would I tell you that?" Karver isn't wrong, I will say that. He doesn't know anything about me and it would be crazy to blindly trust me. I have to say that he's a sexy ass man. He's easily 6'5 and that isn't a common height for a human male. He has beautiful dark skin and he's pretty toned, though not as muscular as many of our pack members. He has dark brown eyes and long thick lashes. His hair is tapered and there's a scar that runs down his left cheek, stopping at his chin. Just s...

THE HEART-POUNDING SEQUEL TO THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERPoet Graves has only ever wanted to be free. But no matter where she turns, she’s held captive—by a power she doesn’t understand, a truth she no longer believes in, and a love she can’t deny.As Poet is drawn further into Rook's world, his secrets force her to question who she can trust. But when friends turn into enemies, enemies prove to be allies, and the place that was once a safe...

When Colors Learned to LoveAt twenty-one, Tara Mehra thought colors were easier to understand than people. Every shade had a meaning, every stroke had a purpose, but the human heart was a canvas she could never fully read.Creative, sensitive, determined, and quietly ambitious, Tara is a young artist searching for her voice in a world where self-doubt often speaks louder than her dreams. Behind her sketches and unfinished paintings is a girl trying to prove that she belongs,...

Welcome to the World of Words!Introducing a fantastic animal coloring book from A to Z that will teach kids their letters through cute animal images. With a page per letter, each image features both a big letter and a fun animal to color in to make your child’s alphabet education more interactive and entertaining.Use this coloring book as a fantastic way to help your child learn the basics of:• The alphabet• Imaginative thinking• Fine motor skills

Join Anara, a spirited and enthusiastic young girl, as she leads her Mom on an enchanting journey along an imaginary melodic trail. Through this captivating adventure, Anara unveils a world where music is more than just sound—it's a tapestry of emotions and connections. As Anara and her Mom stroll along the musical trail, melodies and harmonies come alive, reflecting Anara's boundless love for music. Her curiosity and imagination shine through as she points out the places where she sees an...

In this steamy romance from the New York Times bestselling author of the Artefacts of Ouranos series, the arctic heats up when a photographer who rarely holds anything back is forced to share a private wing with a grumpy lodge owner who holds everything in.Photographer Aadya Williams has trekked all the way to northern Canada to nab a career-making shot of a polar bear ... and to put 1,500 miles between her and a messy bre...

Two exes must confront the simmering tension between them on a luxury train journey through India in this second chance romcom from USA Today bestselling author Nisha J. Tuli.After a night of too much gin and a few bad decisions, Zoya Anand finds herself on a New Delhi train platform, thousands of miles from home. Her plan is simple: focus on writing the Romantasy novel she’s been avoiding, stop lying to her agent and edit...

Yoga is one of the best and a permanent solution to most of our health problems if practiced on daily basis. Its benefits are numerous. This book has some basic poses that help in easing the pain caused by gastric. These are very simple poses that you can easily do at home. They will help you feel healthy, improve your digestive system and will also strengthen your muscles.

According to some of the finest health experts, getting up early in the morning and performing Surya Namaskara is the greatest thing you can do to improve your body and mind no matter what your age or gender. This Yoga workout takes just 10-15 minutes of your day and is a perfect solution to those people who are facing time crisis and do not have more than 15 min for their health. Surya Namaskara or Sun Salutation is a Yoga workout which includes a sequence of 12 asanas. It was first origi...