The story follows Pyro and Tiliana, two childhood friends from the same neighborhood who bond over play and conversation. As they transition to junior school, they find themselves in the same classes, deepening their connection. Over the years, their friendship evolves into romantic feelings, exploring the nuances of young love and the challenges of growing up together.
Genetics today is inexorably focused on DNA. The theme of Introduction to Genetics: A Molecular Approach is therefore the progression from molecules (DNA and genes) to processes (gene expression and DNA replication) to systems (cells, organisms and populations). This progression reflects both the basic logic of life and the way in which modern biological research is structured. The molecular approach is particularly suitable for the large number of students for whom genetics is a part of a broader program in biology, biochemistry, the biomedical sciences, and biotechnology. Introduction to Genetics presents the basic facts and concepts with enough depth of knowledge to stimulate students to move on to more advanced aspects of the subject. The book is divided into three parts. Part 1 examines the function of the gene as a unit of biological information. Part 2 studies the role of the gene as a unit of inheritance. And Part 3 explores some of the areas of research that are responsible for the high profile that genetics has in our modern world, from agriculture and industry to medicine and forensics, and the ethical challenges that genetic knowledge imparts. Introduction to Genetics is available for purchase as an e-book in its entirety or as individual chapters, and as a 1-year or 6-month rental.
Bren Mickler wishes for a simpler route to the future, so she has her palm read at the county fair. Soon Bren decides to give fortune-telling, horoscopes, and even superstitions a shot. The TodaysGirls show her the futility, fraud, or worse, but Bren jumps in with both feet. Relying on the help of Internet psychics, Bren tries her hand at fortune telling, and when her predictions don't come true, she tries to make them come true. It takes an ingenious team effort by the TodaysGirls to bring Bren back to her senses. And Bren will come closer to understanding that only God knows the future; it's best left in His hands.
The TodaysGirls plan a Mother's Day singing performance, but what Alex Diaz doesn't know-what everyone hides from her-is that she can't carry a tune in a clear vinyl backpack. Even her backup musician tactfully encourages her to learn how to play an instrument. Events spiral to prevent Alex from discovering the truth about her voice, misunderstandings lead her to believe that her friends and her Mom actually can't stand her. It takes the patient love of her Christian friends for Alex to realize that only through understanding can forgiveness come-forgiveness of her friends, for her mom, and even for herself.
Maya finds out about dirty politics when she decides to run for the student council.
Meet AmberMysterious, threatening emails end up in Amber’s mailbox in her mailbox on the girls Web site. But only the today’s girls know about their new site! Suddenly, the stranger logs on during a routine nightly chat session. Who could this sixth person be? Amber’s integrity—and her spot on the swim team—is called into question before she manages to solve the mystery and save her reputation.
Jamie's sister Jessica is losing her hearing. Jamie searches the Web for answers and prays for answers, yet receives no answers. Although she is predictably upbeat about it, Jess's hearing loss is permanent. Jamie's learns that God has His own plan for her sister; she herself cannot change it or make it "better". God is strongest in our lives when we are weak.
Fourteen-year-old Morgan alienates her friends and family when she spends all of her time online talking to strangers in various chat groups
Encouraged by her close friends and a mystery supporter in cyberspace, Jamie decides to enter a contest to win an art camp scholarship despite her own lack of confidence in her artistic ability.
When Bren develops a crush on a new student, she lies to her friends and on a computer dating questionnaire in order to be matched with him
