Since the first edition of this book was published in 2002, the field of quantitative genetics, genomics and breeding has changed markedly. In response, only four chapters have been updated for this new edition, and the remaining 16 chapters are entirely new. This book presents state-of-the-art, authoritative chapters on contemporary issues in the broad areas of quantitative genetics, genomics and plant breeding. Section 1 (Chapters 2 to 12) emphasizes the application of genomics, and geno...

**"Absolutely masterful." —Annalee Newitz"A unique meeting of big concepts and elegantly-crafted action." —Adrian TchaikovskyA strange alien spacecraft suddenly appears in the sky in this electrifying, action-packed first contact novel set in near-future Nigeria from award-winning author Wole TalabiA hard science-fiction novel featuring an assassin-for-hire, a witchdoctor, and an astronomer, this fast-paced thriller is perfect for fans of Arrival**W...

A hard science-fiction novel featuring an assassin-for-hire, a witchdoctor, and an astronomer, this fast-paced thriller is perfect for fans of Arrival.When a non-communicative alien spacecraft suddenly appears in the sky, global powers are thrown into turmoil.But for Tope, a principled Nigerian assassin with a talent for lethality in the employ of the mysterious witchdoctor known as "Baba," it's all just business as usual. At least until a job goes...

**Winner of the Ilube Award for Best Speculative Fiction Novel 2024. Nominated for the World Fantasy Award.A Washington Post top 10 best science fiction and fantasy book of 2023"A heist caper with sex, violence, and superpowers popping off every technicolor page." —Publishers Weekly (starred review)"Defiantly ambitious...an action-packed thrill ride." —The Washington PostA mythic tale of disgruntled gods, revenge, and a heist across two wor...

The Nommo Award Winner. The Nebula Award Finalist. The World Fantasy Award Finalist. The British Science Fiction Award Nominee.A contemporary fantasy filled with the mythos of Nigeria.Shigidi is the god of nightmares.Once a feared and powerful member of the Yoruba spirit world, these days he haunts people for scraps of power, which he must give up to the executives of the Orisha Spirit Company.

An elderly woman in early 22nd century Lagos is called in to help test the artificial intelligence built from her genius mother’s mind, but all is not as it seems in the Nommo-award winning story, “The Regression Test”.Exiled from Earth for a crime of passion, a young man must learn to survive a barely habitable prison planet and come to peace with his past in “Polaris”.“Wednesday’s Story”, nominated for the 2018 Caine Prize, is at once a retelling of nursery rhymes and fol...

"A jaw-dropping collection....Beautiful, vibrant, and electrifying, this has the makings of a modern classic." —Publishers Weekly (starred review), and a Publishers Weekly Top Ten Spring 2024 Roundup pick"For fans of Margaret Atwood’s dystopian works and P. Djèlí Clark’s speculative fiction, Convergence Problems provides an Afrocentric sf narrative that is sure to captivate." — Raychel Bennet, Booklist (starred review)

Nowhereville: Weird Is Other People is an anthology of urban weird fiction. These are stories of the city, of people interacting with the complexities that are other people. These 19 short stories explore the genre of weird fiction, tales not quite fantasy and not quite science fiction, tales blurring the lines between genres. These are the strange stories of the strange decisions we make and the strange ways the city affects us.And there's an amazing cast of authors:...

Proper hand washing can prevent the spread of disease. It is an effective and affordable way to practice good hygiene.Why Do You Wash Your Hands? is a fun way to teach Children the importance of hand washing. With colorful illustrations and simple language, children will love reading this book.Why Do You Wash Your Hands? is wonderful for early readers of all ages and perfect for story time.This book deploys a fun pictorial style to help children and their parents un...

Clarkesworld is a Hugo and World Fantasy Award-winning science fiction and fantasy magazine. Each month we bring you a mix of fiction, articles, interviews and art. Our May 2025 issue (#224) contains:Fiction* "Brainstem Disco, 2191" by Angela Liu* "The Library of the Apocalypse" by Rati Mehrotra* "We, the Fleet" by Alex T. Singer* "Descent" by Wole Talabi* "Oh Time Thy Pyramids" by Ann LeBlanc* "Proxima One" by Caryanna Reuven* "Yarn...

Diary of A Toddler is a fun book by Nigerian children’s book author, Olubunmi Aboderin Talabi. It that shows a day in the life of a city-dwelling little girl who is in preschool, demonstrating to readers and their parents the importance of having children on a schedule. The book starts off at 6am when the toddler wakes up and takes readers through each hour of her day till she goes to bed.The light-hearted and simple style makes this book a delight for story time a...

Forever is a monthly science fiction magazine that features previously published stories you might have missed. Each issue will feature a novella, two short stories, and cover art by Ron Guyatt. Edited by the Hugo and World Fantasy Award winning editor of Clarkesworld Magazine, Neil Clarke. Our May 2022 issue features "A Rocket for Dimitrios" by Ray Nayler, "An Arc of Electric Skin" by Wole Talabi, and "Keloid Dreams" by Simone Heller.