Alpha Bound

Alpha Bound
Author: Sloane Murphy
Publisher:
Total Pages: 362
Release: 2021-07-17
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9781913904364

I want nothing more than to escape my destiny. Being alpha born means walking a path that's already been laid out for me, with a mate I don't get to choose. On a Lycan's 21st birthday, we are fated to find our true mate. Only, I don't want one, I'm not ready yet. I want to travel and see the world, but I can't do that either. When our world comes under attack from a foe we thought long vanquished, everything I thought I knew gets flipped upside down. With nowhere to turn after my mate rejects me, feeling suffocated by my own skin, I leave my pack to try and find myself... but get found instead. While this book is part of The Seven Realms saga and does contain some tiny spoilers to the Shadow Walkers Saga, it can be read without having to have read any of the other books in the Seven Realms world.

Star Trek: Cast No Shadow

Star Trek: Cast No Shadow
Author: James Swallow
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 372
Release: 2011-07-26
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1451607210

Seven years have passed since a catastrophic explosion on the Klingon moon Praxis touched off a chain of events that would result in the assassination of the reformist High Chancellor Gorkon, and the eventual creation of the historicKhitomer Accords. Now, as part of the ongoing efforts to undo the disastrous fallout from the destruction of Praxis and with the help of aid supplies from the United Federation of Planets, reconstruction is in progress, and after years of slow going hindered by political pressures and old prejudices, headway is at last being made. But the peace process begun by theKhitomer Accords is still fragile just as the deadly plans of what is believed to be a hard-line Klingon isolationist group violently come to fruition. Yet the group thought responsible for the deadly attack has been dormant for decades, and its known modus operandi doesn’t match up to the manner of the strike. And further investigation leads to an unexpected revelation connected to the Gorkon conspiracy of 2293, and in particular one disgraced and very familiar Starfleet lieutenant….

Eternal Shadow

Eternal Shadow
Author: Trevor B. Williams
Publisher: Trevor B. Williams
Total Pages: 367
Release: 2019-11-09
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1733111875

"Williams's debut novel is hard SF at its best." —Robert J. Sawyer, Hugo Award-winning author of “Quantum Night” “Eternal Shadow reads like a Michael Crichton sci-fi thriller…” 4.5/5 Stars. —San Francisco Review “Fans of the hard science fiction of Andy Weir (The Martian) and Isaac Asimov… will have their eyes glued to the pages.” 4.9/5 Stars. —IndieReader “When apocalyptic disaster looms, humanity turns to science and technology in this well-crafted tale.” —Kirkus Review “…A thoughtful, intelligent portrait of humanity’s first contact with extraterrestrial life.” —Foreward Reviews What would you do if the world was going to end in ten years? For Jennifer Epstein, a by-the-books senior researcher at SETI, there is only one answer: prevent the apocalypse from happening. Pluto, Neptune, and Uranus were destroyed by an alien threat. The deck was stacked against humanity before the cards came out of the box. But Jennifer isn’t alone. She has Samantha Monroe, her excitable but brilliant colleague. From South Africa, CEO Muzikayise Khulu of Khulu Global supplies his vast resources to the ultimate race for survival. The three find themselves in an unlikely alliance while political brinkmanship, doomsday cults, and untested technologies form ever-growing obstacles. Will humanity unite to face the greatest challenge of their time, or will it destroy itself before the alien ship arrives?

Shadow of Twilight

Shadow of Twilight
Author: Heather Smith
Publisher: Fated Darkness
Total Pages: 432
Release: 2021-02-16
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9780578827360

From the moment Amelia's mother was brutally murdered, her father made sure she knew to never reveal the secrets of her lineage and the powers that it possessed. But no one warned her of what would be unleashed when she met her fated mate. When she shakes Alpha Gabriel's hand, Amelia knew right away that he was her mate, and dread quickly set in. Once they completed their bond, Amelia begins to receive dreams, warning her of an attack. An old enemy is lurking in the shadows, watching as she matures into the wolf she is destined to be, but can she figure out who he is and how he's connected to her past, or will she be too late to save her pack, her family, and her mate? The nightmares are only the beginning as a new wave of powers overwhelm her. It's a battle of wills, hearts, and minds, with their lives on the line, and Amelia must decide what she's willing to give up.

Alpha One

Alpha One
Author: Cynthia Eden
Publisher: HarperCollins Australia
Total Pages: 143
Release: 2013-01-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 146089281X

The minute he got the message, undercover agent Logan Quinn sprang into action. Getting Juliana James out of Mexico alive was his only priority. But once the senator's daughter was safely back in their Mississippi hometown, Logan had a new mission: to get another chance with the woman he couldn't lose again. Juliana never forgot the day, ten years ago, when Logan left her heart in pieces. Now he was back in her life, sworn to protect her from the ruthless weapons dealer who wanted her dead. As passion blindsided her – and she was once again thrust into danger – Julie realised how much she'd risk for one more day in Logan's arms...

Alpha's Fallen Royal

Alpha's Fallen Royal
Author: Xxjabami,
Publisher: StarNovel (HK) Co., Limited
Total Pages: 515
Release: 2023-04-26
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN:

"You are my mate, I will kill everyone who gets in our way," Araia felt a shiver run down her spine as the cruel and cold-hearted Alpha, known as "The Bloody Alpha" for his merciless reputation, tightened his grip on her waist and gritted his teeth, declaring. Transported to a mysterious world, Araia discovers that she is the long lost royal of a fallen pack. Desperate to reclaim her rightful place, she forms an uneasy alliance with the ruthless Alpha Alejandro, known for his merciless ways. As they work together, Araia begins to see a different side of Alejandro, and their relationship takes an unexpected turn. But when she is betrayed by Alejandro and those closest to her, Araia must confront her shattered trust and navigate the dangerous politics of the werewolf world. How will she handle the betrayal of the man she once trusted?

Shadow Hunt

Shadow Hunt
Author: L.L. Raand
Publisher: Bold Strokes Books Inc
Total Pages: 325
Release: 2015-03-16
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1626393702

When shadows fill the night, it’s hard to tell friend from foe.With young to raise and her Pack under attack, Sylvan, Alpha of the wolf Weres, takes on her greatest challenge when she determines to uncover the faceless enemies know as the Shadow Lords. While her mate Drake struggles to find the link between the deadly Were fever virus and the mutation she carries, Sylvan calls upon her allies among the Vampires and Fae to defeat the secret pact of humans and Praeterns bent on destroying her and those she is bound to safeguard. Liege Jody Gates, Sylvan’s ally and heir to a powerful Vampire Clan, must choose between her promise to Sylvan and her duty to Clan when she aligns her forces against the deposed Vampire Regent Francesca. If the battle to come is lost, all the Praetern species will be sentenced to exile in the shadows.

The Alpha’s Regret

The Alpha’s Regret
Author: Kristy J. Walker
Publisher: Kristy J. Walker
Total Pages: 432
Release: 2024-05-19
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

The Alpha, successor to the Northwood pack, was consumed with pride and prioritized power and bloodline above all else. When destiny provided him with the humble Luna as his mate, he sneered. This callous rejection shook the pack, and after five days, the tremors turned into a devastating avalanche. A neighboring pack, detecting vulnerability, invaded, destroying their land and permanently losing his loved ones, including his spurned mate. Darkness claimed him. But when he awoke, a sliver of sunshine revealed the same day - the day he heartlessly abandoned his mate. Fear was reflected in her eyes as she fled once more. Was this a cruel joke from fate, an opportunity to right his wrongs? Or was he doomed to repeat this nightmare, forever watching his pack collapse and his mate die? Kai, burdened by his prior mistakes, realized that arrogance would not help him this time. This chance, this glimmer of hope, was his chance to repair the broken relationship and safeguard those he had so carelessly failed.

The Alpha's return

The Alpha's return
Author: ZPearson25
Publisher: StarNovel (HK) Co., Limited
Total Pages: 251
Release: 2024-06-22
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN:

Arabella Lightwood is the only daughter of an Alpha. She’s strong, brave and loyal. She’s everything a pack could wish for in their future Alpha. There’s only one problem. Arabella has no intention in taking over. On the night of her twenty-first birthday, Arabella receives a call that will forever change her life. Having spent the last few years enjoying her freedom she suddenly finds herself thrown back in to the chaos of pack life. Leo Herringate is the eldest son and next in line Alpha to the oldest pack around. Wanting the reputation that comes with his family name, Leo throws himself into everything he can. The money and women to him are a part of that lifestyle. In the event of an unfortunate accident he meets the one woman he never wished to meet, his mate. With love and secrets on the horizon, will Arabella come out on top or is this the moon goddess’s way of punishing her for leaving?

Maya Professional Tips and Techniques

Maya Professional Tips and Techniques
Author: Lee Lanier
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 242
Release: 2007-06-05
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 0470146214

Designed for busy Maya users like you, this guide offers dozens of how-tos, workarounds, and shortcuts culled from years of experience in a fast-paced, deadline-driven production pipeline. You’ll discover tricks and timesavers on texturing particles, customizing Paint Effects brushes, modeling polygon faces, creating facial rigs with wire deformers, and much more—and helpful full-color illustrations reinforce the concepts. From modeling, animating, and rigging to texturing and lighting, this book will help you streamline workflow and improve your skills.