The evolutionary origins of hydrogenosomes have been the subject of considerable debate. This volume closes the gap between the endosymbiotic theory for the origin of organelles and their incorporation into evolutionary theory. It reveals that identifying the genetic contribution to eukaryotes of the mitochondrial endosymbiosis, and revealing the functions of its descendent organelles, are key to understanding eukaryotic biology and evolution.

San Francisco bustles with gold rush fever and excitement over the coming railroads. Into the middle of this roaring wild west arrives a young man with wits, poker skills and desires to get rich and build his own ranch and home. After nearly losing his life in a deadly fight over a card game, he's given a second chance by an elderly school teacher. As he follows his love for poker and his gun skills raise the stakes, can his determined mentor save him from falling to a faster gun?

The evolutionary origins of hydrogenosomes have been the subject of considerable debate. This volume closes the gap between the endosymbiotic theory for the origin of organelles and their incorporation into evolutionary theory. It reveals that identifying the genetic contribution to eukaryotes of the mitochondrial endosymbiosis, and revealing the functions of its descendent organelles, are key to understanding eukaryotic biology and evolution.

Into New Mexico Territory rides a young, well-educated gambler and gunman. Santa Fe is Clint Mason's chosen destination, where he seeks to peacefully acquire land and start his dream horse ranch. Because of a wrongful murder charge stemming back to an event that occurred when he was 16, Clint is also a wanted man. His education has helped develop his uncanny skills in poker and reading people, and the huge winnings at poker tables have brought many challenges his way. By necessity, his natural skills with guns have developed to a high level of professionalism. Will Clint's past or his latest...

Other books in The Clint Mason Series: School Teacher and Gunman Stand Tough Destination Santa Fe Phantom Rider Ride West Clint Mason has never been this close to achieving his dream of building a peaceful community around a big, top-quality horse ranch on the Rio Pecos. Using his talents as a land surveyor, he outfoxes a crooked land baron to secure an idyllic estate, but soon finds himself at a poker table with at least three guns pointed his direction. One false move and all of Clint's plans will die with him. A powerful foe aims to make it look like a justified killing over card cheating,...