Amino acids play a role in the defence mechanisms and stress responses of plants, as well as in food quality and safety for humans and animals. Recent advances in the field make a comprehensive overview of the information a necessity; this book collates chapters on plant enzymes and metabolism, modulation, molecular aspects and secondary products. Also including information on ecology, the environment and mammalian nutrition and toxicology, it provides an authoritative resource.

-- A USA TODAY best-seller --Brewmaster and town sweetheart Dani Dobson is officially declaring war against her hot, maddening new menace of a neighbor--and his shop. How the man manages to provoke her so much is beyond her. But he does, and really, she's just picking up the gauntlet he tosses her way.The terms of their little throwdown? Her business versus his in the arena of romance.And the stakes? Very likely, her heart.Chocolatier and to...

-- A USA TODAY Bestseller --Before that night, Addison Milan had been just a college dropout secretly raising her two young siblings in a beat-up minivan she'd bought with her first semester's tuition refund--the only money her addict mother hadn't taken off with when she'd abandoned them nearly two years ago.Before that night, Caine Spencer had been just a rough, gruff cop sent to check out the phoned-in claims of suspected child neglect involving the same woman he'd met j...

Listen to mom and never trust a stranger.

The one she never thought she could keep.The one she never hoped she could have.A decision she never dreamed she'd have to make.The third and final book of the Sullivan Brothers "Nice Girl Trilogy" that began the New York Times, USA Today, and international bestselling CAN'T RESIST series.* * * * **"Emotional, sexy, and so unique. I could NOT put these books down." -- NYT Bestselling Author Carly Phillips"Found my heart melting at every turn....

Bridget Jones for the vampire obsessed: fans of Olivia Dade, Tessa Bailey, and Julie Murphy will love to sink their teeth into this charming romantic comedy.Single (plus size) vampire, desperately in search of a life.Twenty-five year old Lily Baines is used to waking up hungover, overweight, and underemployed. Waking up with fangs? Not so much. But when a little light necking has more serious consequences than she ever imagined, Lily's dete...

Is it really better to have loved and lost than to never have loved at all?It’s rural Newfoundland in the 1940s. A young man falls madly in love with a young woman recently driven from her ancestral home of Argentia. When he finally manages to make the girl his own, their romance drowns out WWII ready to explode around them. But a Sunday afternoon soon declares war on the man’s heart, as the girl of his dreams is swept overboard from his dory.Days and weeks turn into months...

Learn how to turn stones into jewelry with this easy to use guide on rock polishing, rock polishing kit, rock polishing grit and rock polishing supplies.

'All hail the Guru of Fatherhood' - Dermot O'Leary- The first doctor-written guide to becoming a dad- Combines the medical knowledge of a healthcare professional with real-life experience- Step-by-step - from conception to caring for your newborn baby- Honest, humorous and engaging, this book answers the questions you've been too afraid to askAt this crucial life-moment, knowledge is power, but you probably know less than you think: Wha...

After more than 200 interviews of Big Island elders and spiritual practitioners as well as teaching for 3 years at the local middle school, the Kell's created a fiction novel wrapped around the unique modern mythology of this magical place. Reynolds Nahoku Kamakawii'ole, and Ha'Makua Ke'e'aimoku (Melvin G.) Mason, gave up countless hours to help shape and mold both of authors' understanding of the local culture and it's history.Editorial Reviews"Unfasten your seatbelt when ...

In Pyramids of Egypt, readers will explore the use of these super structures and how they have shaped future technological advancements. This title is the perfect blend of historical content and STEM engagement, and makes a great addition to library collections at home or at school. The Engineering Wonders series takes readers on a historical journey and focuses on the construction of amazing man-made structures and their effects on society. Each 48-page title features full-color photograp...

Reeling in suspects, one clue at a time, in a town where the biggest catch might be a killer!When retired teacher Dixie French and her spirited landlady Miriam stumble upon the body of a man on the eve of Loblolly Falls' annual Bass Fishing tournament, their tranquil small-town life is upended once more. The victim, a hometown hero turned celebrated angler, had returned to Loblolly Falls amidst much fanfare, only to meet a tragic end. Despite stern warnings from th...