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Series: 5 Centimeters per SecondMedia tie-inPaperback
Makoto Shinkai9781932234961
$20.95COMICS & GRAPHIC NOVELS
Jun 26, 2012
Love can move at the speed of terminal velocity, but as award-winning director Makoto Shinkai reveals in his latest comic, it can only be shared and embraced by those who refuse to see it stop.Takaki Tohno quickly befriends Akari Shinohara when she transfers to his school. They grow closer to each other due to similar interests and attitudes; for instance, they both prefer to stay inside during recess due to their constitutions. As a result, they form a strong bond. Upon ending their school year, Akari moves to Tochigi, due to her parents' jobs... + Read More
Always sporting her headphones to try to close out the world around her, Hikaru is clearly a reclusive teen aged girl. And within her body resides another life-form known as Ciel, a hunter in search of an intergalactic murderer intent on wiping out humanity. In 7 Billion Needles, two lives share one heart as they race to protect each other and what they most cherish.Modern day Japan is the stage for a new form of hard science-fiction, as author Nobuaki Tadano revisits one of the genre's Grand Masters, Hal Clement, in his debut work 7 Billion ... + Read More
Modern day Japan is the stage for a new form of hard science-fiction, as author Nobuaki Tadano revisits one of the genre's Grand Masters, Hal Clement, in his debut work 7 Billion Needles. Loosely inspired by Clement's golden age title Needle, 7 Billion Needles follows the life of a teenage girl whose quiet boring days are dramatically changed when her body is possessed by an alien life form caught up in an intergalactic manhunt.In this second volume of 7 Billion Needles, Hikaru is briefly lulled into a sense of normalcy. As strange as "norma... + Read More
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Series: A Caring ManHardcover
Akira Arai9781935654179
$29.95FICTION
Jul 05, 2011
Tokyo, 2011. An unknown terrorist group has destroyed an iconic landmark in the Japanese capital, signaling the start of a series of attacks that the group's enigmatic leader promises will culminate in a "Final Event" -- a massacre of unprecedented proportions. With no leads to work with aside from the ingeniously devised detonators used in the first bombing, the Tokyo Metropolitan Police is forced to contemplate the grim possibility of international terrorists targeting Japan, but one detective has a hunch that the perpetrators are to b... + Read More
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Series: A Guru Is BornPaperback
Takeshi Kitano9781934287316
$15.95FICTION
Jun 05, 2012
Having lost his job and his girlfriend, Kazuo becomes a member of a religious sect, after seeing the Guru heal an old woman in a wheelchair. He soon discovers the secrets of success in the sect are much the same as the business world, the power of suggestion playing a larger role than faith.When the Guru unexpectedly dies, Kazuo is nominated to continue the sect as the new Guru.Story Locale: Shikoku, Japan
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Series: A Rabbit's EyesPaperback
Kenjiro Haitani9781932234213
$19.95JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 10
Sep 01, 2005
A moral cornerstone for aspiring and continuing teachers, this novel, written by a veteran of the vocation, has sold over a million copies and remains one of the most enduring achievements of modern Japanese literature. At the core, the challenges of teaching are the same the world over. Kenjiro Haitani's charming and profoundly moving reminder to keep faith with the kids is finally out in English.It's a typical day at the elementary school when a beautiful young newlywed named Ms. Kotani, the new teacher, eagerly goes into class and leaves bef... + Read More
Japan's worst nuclear radiation accident took place at a uranium reprocessing facility in Tokaimura, northeast of Tokyo, on 30 September 1999. The direct cause of the accident was cited as the depositing of a uranyl nitrate solution--containing about 16.6 kg of uranium, which exceeded the critical mass--into a precipitation tank. Three workers were exposed to extreme doses of radiation. Hiroshi Ouchi, one of these workers, was transferred to the University of Tokyo Hospital Emergency Room, three days after the accident. Dr. Maekawa and his staf... + Read More
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Series: Apollo's Song, Part OnePaperback
Osamu Tezuka9781935654049
$12.99COMICS & GRAPHIC NOVELS
Aug 31, 2010
Apollo’s Song follows the tragic journey of Shogo, a young man whose abusive childhood has instilled in him a loathing for love so profound he finds himself compelled to acts of violence when he is witness to any act of intimacy or affection whether by human or beast. His hate is such that the gods intervene, cursing Shogo to experience love throughout the ages ultimately to have it ripped from his heart every time. From the Nazi atrocities of World War II to a dystopian future of human cloning, Shogo loses his heart, in so doing, heali... + Read More
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Series: Apollo's Song, Part TwoPaperback
Osamu Tezuka9781935654056
$12.99COMICS & GRAPHIC NOVELS
Aug 31, 2010
In this second half of Apollo’s Song, Shogo, a young man whose abusive childhood has instilled in him a loathing for love, begins to see the virtues of love as he repeatedly experiences love lost from within the depths of his mind. Throughout the ages, his affections for others would bring him inspiration, strength and ultimately joy, unfortunately having been punished by the Gods each time a senerio appeared to be headed towards an ideal ending he would have love ripped from his heart every time. Shogo loses his heart and his soul in the pr... + Read More
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Series: The Cuter BookHardcover
Aranzi Aronzo9781934287828
$18.95CRAFTS & HOBBIES
Oct 12, 2010
Over 40 different patterns and instructions on how to make your own Aranzi cute plush doll, accompanied with bright color photographs of the characters in action. Filled with the same irreverent humor that made the characters pop to life in The Complete Aranzi Aranzo, The Cuter Book is a simple instructional book for crafters of all ages and skill levels.The Cuter Book contains detailed design patterns that are easy to understand by inexperienced crafters, and still unique enough to be appreciated by veteran craft masters.New doll patterns incl... + Read More
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Series: Let's Make Cute StuffAranzi Aronzo Cute DollsPaperback
Aranzi Aronzo9781932234787
$21.00CRAFTS & HOBBIES
Nov 20, 2007
This successor to The Cute Book is loaded with patterns and instructions to make large, huggable versions of the Aranzi Aronzo characters. A full-color page of the finished dolls accompanies each character, along with large, easy-to-follow instructions and whimsical descriptions. Learn how to create 20 different characters in all, including favorites Sprite, Bad Guy, and Pinkie, and new additions Munky and Spritekin.
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Series: Let's Make Cute StuffAranzi Aronzo Fun DollsPaperback
Aranzi Aronzo9781932234794
$21.00CRAFTS & HOBBIES
Nov 20, 2007
From the makers of The Cute Book comes a book filled with patterns and instructions for crafting more than 20 brand-new whimsical characters. Full-color, oversized pictures and easy-to-follow instructions accompany each project, including directions for making Rabbity Rabbit and Silky Kay, Panda Bug, and the Unmotivated Kids.
Cute Stuff is a book of instructions on how to make 17 different small objects featuring the Aranzi Aronzo menagerie of characters. Hot off the trail of the runaway hit craft book The Cute Book and the Aranzi Machine Gun series, Cute Stuff shows you how to make everyday items and accessories like hair ties, book covers, purses, key holders, and a slew of appliques out of the Aranzi Aronzo denizens!
What happens when the quirky critters created by Aranzi Aronzo get together and gallivant about town? Aranzi Machine Gun! Discover the world your favorite crafty characters inhabit; follow their adventures and enjoy every whimsical moment. Plus, each volume features new crafts presented by Miss Applique.
What happens when the quirky critters created by Aranzi Aronzo get together and gallivant about town? Aranzi Machine Gun! Discover the world your favorite crafty characters inhabit; follow their adventures and enjoy every whimsical moment. Plus, each volume features new crafts presented by Miss Applique.
What happens when the quirky critters created by Aranzi Aronzo get together and gallivant about town? Aranzi Machine Gun! Discover the world your favorite crafty characters inhabit; follow their adventures and enjoy every whimsical moment. Plus, each volume features new crafts presented by Miss Applique.
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Series: AshesHardcover
Kenzo Kitakata9781932234022
$29.95FICTION
Jun 01, 2003
The vice and virtues of middle age are espied with an eagle eye in this hardboiled story about a mid-career gangster. Unfolding through chiseled sketches and run through with tantalizing motifs, Kitakata’s masterpiece follows the fortunes of a yakuza mobster as his moment of truth approaches. Cool, real, and cleansing, Ashes is a literary tonic.
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Series: AyakoPaperback
Osamu Tezuka9781935654780
$26.95FICTION
Feb 12, 2013
Long considered as one of Osamu Tezuka’s most political narratives, Ayako is also considered to be one of his most challenging as it defies the conventions of his manga by utilizing a completely original cast and relying solely on historical drama to drive the plot. Ayako, pulls no punches, and does not allow for gimmicks as science-fiction or fantasy may. Instead Tezuka weaves together a tale which its core simply focuses on a single family, a family that could be considered a metaphor for a rapidly developing superpower.Overflowing with image... + Read More
Aranzify your BabyAranzi Aronzo’s Newest Craft BookThe long-awaited edition to your Aranzi collection is here, Baby Stuff!! The fabulous crafting duo is taking things to extremes and dressing up your baby in a brand new cuteness! Aranzi Baby features all the same lovable characters with 17 new craft ideas to keep your baby comfortable, happy and cute!Aranzi Aronzo recognizes the mommy’s needs and have prepared everything for you. Notebooks to jot down your baby’s development, teething dolls, bottle holders, and tote bags for every occasion. The... + Read More
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Series: BirthdayPaperback
Koji Suzuki9781932234824
$17.95FICTION
Sep 04, 2007
Basis of the Hit Movie Ring 0: Birthday!Birthday is Ring-master Koji Suzuki’s return to the Ring universe, a collection of short stories focusing on the female characters with a theme of birth. An exploration of extraordinary circumstances from the perspective of memorable women, this expansion of the Ring, Spiral, and Loop world was adapted into a hit movie less than a year after the book’s publication.Thirty years before the tragic events of Ring, Sadako Yamamura was an aspiring stage actress on the verge of her theatrical debut. The beautifu... + Read More
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Series: BirthdayHardcover
Koji Suzuki9781932234299
$27.95FICTION
Dec 12, 2006
Basis of the Hit Movie Ring 0: Birthday!Birthday is Ring-master Koji Suzuki’s return to the Ring universe, a collection of short stories focusing on the female characters with a theme of birth. An exploration of extraordinary circumstances from the perspective of memorable women, this expansion of the Ring, Spiral, and Loop world was adapted into a hit movie less than a year after the book’s publication. Thirty years before the tragic events of Ring, Sadako Yamamura was an aspiring stage actress on the verge of her theatrical debut. The beauti... + Read More
Black Jack is a mysterious and charismatic young genius surgeon who travels the world performing amazing and impossible medical feats. Though a trained physician, he refuses to accept a medical license due to his hatred and mistrust of the medical community’s hypocrisy and corruption. This leads Black Jack to occasional run-ins with the authorities, as well as from gangsters and criminals who approach him for illegal operations. Black Jack charges exorbitant fees for his services, the proceeds from which he uses to fund environmental projects a... + Read More
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Series: Black JackBlack Jack, Volume 11Paperback
Osamu Tezuka9781934287781
$18.95COMICS & GRAPHIC NOVELS
May 25, 2010
Black Jack is a mysterious and charismatic genius surgeon who travels the world performing amazing and impossible medical feats. Through highly trained, he freelances without a license because he distains the medical establishment. This leads to run-ins with the authorities and unscrupulous, sometimes criminal, individuals. Because Black Jack keeps his true motives secret, his ethics are perceived as questionable and he is considered a selfish, uncaring devil.The Black Jack series is told in short stories. Volume 11 will contain 15 stories, eac... + Read More
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Series: Black Jack, Volume 17Paperback
Osamu Tezuka9781935654117
$18.95COMICS & GRAPHIC NOVELS
Nov 29, 2011
Black Jack is a mysterious and charismatic genius surgeon who travels the world performing amazing and impossible medical feats. Through highly trained, he freelances without a license because he distains the medical establishment. This leads to run-ins with the authorities and unscrupulous, sometimes criminal, individuals. Because Black Jack keeps his true motives secret, his ethics are perceived as questionable and he is considered a selfish, uncaring devil.
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Series: Black JackBlack Jack, Volume 2Paperback
Osamu Tezuka9781934287286
$18.95COMICS & GRAPHIC NOVELS
Nov 18, 2008
Black Jack is a mysterious and charismatic young genius surgeon who travels the world performing amazing and impossible medical feats. Though a trained physician, he refuses to accept a medical license due to his hatred and mistrust of the medical community’s hypocrisy and corruption. This leads Black Jack to occasional run-ins with the authorities, as well as from gangsters and criminals who approach him for illegal operations. Black Jack charges exorbitant fees for his services, the proceeds from which he uses to fund environmental projects a... + Read More
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Series: Black JackBlack Jack, Volume 3Paperback
Osamu Tezuka9781934287415
$18.95COMICS & GRAPHIC NOVELS
Jan 20, 2009
Black Jack is a mysterious and charismatic young genius surgeon who travels the world performing amazing and impossible medical feats. Though a trained physician, he refuses to accept a medical license due to his hatred and mistrust of the medical community’s hypocrisy and corruption. This leads Black Jack to occasional run-ins with the authorities, as well as from gangsters and criminals who approach him for illegal operations. Black Jack charges exorbitant fees for his services, the proceeds from which he uses to fund environmental projects a... + Read More
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Series: Black JackBlack Jack, Volume 4Paperback
Osamu Tezuka9781934287439
$18.95COMICS & GRAPHIC NOVELS
Mar 17, 2009
Black Jack is a mysterious and charismatic young genius surgeon who travels the world performing amazing and impossible medical feats. Though a trained physician, he refuses to accept a medical license due to his hatred and mistrust of the medical community's hypocrisy and corruption. This leads Black Jack to occasional run-ins with the authorities, as well as from gangsters and criminals who approach him for illegal operations.Black Jack charges exorbitant fees for his services, the proceeds from which he uses to fund environmental projects an... + Read More
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Series: Black JackBlack Jack, Volume 5Paperback
Osamu Tezuka9781934287552
$18.95COMICS & GRAPHIC NOVELS
May 26, 2009
Black Jack is a mysterious and charismatic young genius surgeon who travels the world performing amazing and impossible medical feats. Though a trained physician, he refuses to accept a medical license due to his hatred and mistrust of the medical community's hypocrisy and corruption. This leads Black Jack to occasional run-ins with the authorities, as well as from gangsters and criminals who approach him for illegal operations.Black Jack charges exorbitant fees for his services, the proceeds from which he uses to fund environmental projects an... + Read More
Black Jack is a mysterious and charismatic young genius surgeon who travels the world performing amazing and impossible medical feats. Though a trained physician, he refuses to accept a medical license due to his hatred and mistrust of the medical community's hypocrisy and corruption. This leads Black Jack to occasional run-ins with the authorities, as well as from gangsters and criminals who approach him for illegal operations.Black Jack charges exorbitant fees for his services, the proceeds from which he uses to fund environmental projects an... + Read More
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Series: BodyPaperback
Asa Nonami9781934287378
$15.95FICTION
Dec 18, 2012
As indicated by the title, Bødy is a collection of horror stories, all thematically linked to people’s perception of their bodies, and the consequences of vanity and low self-esteem. In the vein of the psychological suspense of the Twilight Zone, each story ends with a shock, leaving the reader unsettled with the old adage, “Be careful what you wish for,” echoing in their bones. Appropriately, each of the five stories in Bødy gets its title from the body parts featured, buttocks, blood, face, hair and chin.
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Series: BoyHardcover
Takeshi Kitano9781932234350
$22.00FICTION
Aug 14, 2007
Internationall renowned film auteu Takeshi Kitano has been applauded for his challenging portrayals of manhood and men, most notably rogue gifures. Discerning fans of his cinematic oeuvre, however, have also appreciated the lyrical sensibility that infuses even his most violent works. In Boy, Kitano’s essential vision is filtered through crystalline prose and the prism of childhood; the result is a gem of memory and nostalgia. While his impressive cinematic output has been compared to, and introduced to the American public by, Quentin Tarantino... + Read More
Chi is a michievous newborn kitten who, while on a leisurely stroll with her family, finds herself lost. Seperated from the warmth and protection of her mother, feels distraught. Overcome with loneliness she breaks into tears in a large urban park meadow., when she is suddenly rescued by a young boy named Yohei and his mother. The kitty is then quickly and quietly whisked away into the warm and inviting Yamada family apartment...where pets are strictly not permitted.
In the second volume of Chi's Sweet Home, Chi's new world slowly begins to grow. As Yohei Yamada grows up it is rapidly becoming apparent to his parents that Chi grows up twice as fast! Now moving into the feline version of the terrible twos, Chi's increasingly curious and independent behavoir begins to wear on each member of the Yamada household. Mom's flowers are being shred. Dad's sick and little Chi needs to play with him after lunch every day. And when Yohei doesn't share his toys, Chi begins to use her fangs and claws on her best frie... + Read More
Chi is a michievous newborn kitten who on a leisurely stroll with her family finds herself lost and alone. Seperated from the warmth and protection of her mother, desperately attempts to reunite with her family of feral cats. When the kitten feels all hope is lost, she is found in a park by a young boy named Yohei and his mother. After taking a tumble Yohei feels just as distraught as the kitten he sees before him, and he quickly takes comfort in feeling a sense of sympathy with the cat. And before she could even know what hit her, the little k... + Read More
Chi is a michievous newborn kitten who on a leisurely stroll with her family finds herself lost and alone. Seperated from the warmth and protection of her mother, desperately attempts to reunite with her family of feral cats. When the kitten feels all hope is lost, she is found in a park by a young boy named Yohei and his mother. After taking a tumble Yohei feels just as distraught as the kitten he sees before him, and he quickly takes comfort in feeling a sense of sympathy with the cat. And before she could even know what hit her, the little k... + Read More
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Series: Chi's Sweet Home, volume 5Paperback
Kanata Konami9781934287132
$16.95JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 7 - 10
Feb 22, 2011
Chi is a mischievous newborn kitten who on a leisurely stroll with her family finds herself lost and alone. Separated from the warmth and protection of her mother, desperately attempts to reunite with her family of feral cats. When the kitten feels all hope is lost, she is found in a park by a young boy named Yohei and his mother. Every moment of their daily life together is filled with something we can all cherish. Chi is completely settled into her new home and it is now time for some realadventures! With so many new furry and feathery comrad... + Read More
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Series: Chi's Sweet HomeChi's Sweet Home, volume 6Paperback
Konami Kanata9781935654148
$16.95JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 7 - 10
Jun 28, 2011
America loves Chi! Japan's latest kitty phenomenon is rising up the U.S. charts and has quickly become a publishing sensation. Presented in full-color and left-to-right format, Chi and her collection of furry and feathery friends are backwith more adventures for readers of all ages to enjoy this summer.Chi is a michievous newborn kitten who on a leisurely stroll with her family finds herself lost and alone. Seperated from the warmth and protection of her mother, desperately attempts to reunite with her family of feral cats. When the kitten feel... + Read More
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Series: Chi's Sweet HomeChi's Sweet Home, volume 8Paperback
Konami Kanata9781935654353
$16.95COMICS & GRAPHIC NOVELS Age (years) from 6 - 9
Feb 28, 2012
In the eighth volume of Chi's Sweet Home, Chi is growing up and now that she has a sense of her new surroundings, the little shorthair is ready to make this new neighborhood her own. With the help of her furry feline friend Cocchi she embarks on some of her more ambitious trips yet. Â Being a curious and increasingly self-reliant kitty, priority number one has always been locating food sources. Sometimes achieving this is not very easy or safe for kittens, but lessons have to be learned. What Chi will have to soon find out is that doors are made... + Read More
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Series: Chi's Sweet HomeChi's Sweet Home, volume 9Paperback
Konami Kanata9781935654421
$16.95JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 7 - 10
Aug 28, 2012
As Chi Yamada has shown, kittens are a resourceful and strong lot. Through play and exploration they learn to hunt for their food and to define their territory, much like the big cats of the savannah and jungle. Chi's turf now stretches out for blocks. But after a brief sick spell, she is confined to her condo home while her instincts and heart command her to go out to spend time with her stray friends. So after a sneaky escape from home, Chi makes her way back to the company of her friends, Cocchi and Blackie, but this time she departs with a ... + Read More
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Series: City of RefugePaperback
Kenzo Kitakata9781934287125
$18.95FICTION
Nov 27, 2012
He killed 2 gangsters for the woman he loves, for Makiko. The sensation of the murder on Koji’s hands is still fresh. Now he’s running from the police as well as the mob. Unlike your ordinary hero, Koji kidnaps a boy during his getaway. On his trail is "the Old Dog" Detective Takagi. Another unique gem from the master stylist!Story Locale: Japan
The Cute Dogs craft features 16 of the most popular breeds. Each page contains full color pictures featuring each dog in their favorite pose and pictures of all the lovable canine models. Each dog has a separate page of easy-to-follow instructions, so you can finally have as many dogs as you want.Dogs Included:Boston TerrierChihuahuaPomeranianLabrador RetrieverBeagleBull TerrierWhite TerrierWelsh CorgieMiniature DachshundMixPapillonJack Russell TerriersWirehaired FoxPugShihTzuMiniature SchnauzerPuppiesSeries Overview: Crafting Miniature Dogs an... + Read More
The Cute Dogs series’ second installment will feature full color pictures of each dog along with short stories and crafting accessories for each pooch.Dog and Accessories Include:Long Coat ChihuahuaShibaSiberian HuskyToy PoodleCavalier King Charles SpanielBorder CollieDalmatianAiredale TerrierYorkshire TerrierMalteseBulldogJapanese SpitzBonesLeashCollarCarrying BagBowlsToys
Previously published in three installments, the entire run of comic master Osamu Tezuka’s enduring classic is herewith available in one volume at a new affordable price. The lauded adventures of a young swordsman and his rogue sidekick that also inspired the cult video game Blood Will Tell have never been as accessible.A samurai lord has bartered away his newborn son’s organs to forty-eight demons in exchange for dominance on the battlefield. Yet, the abandoned infant survives thanks to a medicine man who equips him with primitive prosthetics -... + Read More
Dororo is Tezuka's classic thriller manga featuring a youth who has been robbed of 48 body parts by devils, and his epic struggle against a host of demons to get them back.Daigo Kagemitsu, who works for a samurai general in Japan's Warring States period, promises to offer body parts of his unborn baby to 48 devils in exchange for complete domination of the country. Knowing the child to be deficient, Kagemitsu orders the newborn thrown into the river.The baby survives. Callling himself Hyakkimaru, ge searches the world for the 48 demons. Each ti... + Read More
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Series: Drops of GodDrops of GodNew WorldPaperback
Tadashi Agi9781935654520
$16.95COMICS & GRAPHIC NOVELS
Sep 25, 2012
Shizuku Kanzaki is the son of a recently deceased, world renowned wine critic named Yutaka Kanzaki. In order to take ownership of his father's legacy, an extensive wine collection featuring some of the most rare labels of the last 30 years, he must find 13 wines, known as the "Twelve Apostles" and the heaven sent "Drops of God" that his father described in his will. But despite being an only child, Shizuku is not alone in this unique wine hunt. He has a competitor. Issei Tomine, a renowned young wine critic, was recently adopted into the Kanzak... + Read More
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Series: Drops of GodDrops of God, Volume '01Les Gouttes de DieuPaperback
Tadashi Agi9781935654278
$16.95COMICS & GRAPHIC NOVELS
Oct 18, 2011
Few comics have ever exhibited such sway over the economics of an industry as the Drops of God. The legendary wine comic that dictates wine market prices worldwide is now available in English for the first time!A wine critic and his adopted brother must compete against each other to determine who will inherit their father's estate--a wine collection featuring 13 heaven blessed wines.Shizuku Kanzaki is the son of a recently deceased, world renowned wine critic named Yutaka Kanzaki. In order to take ownership of his father's legacy, an extensive ... + Read More
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Series: Drops of GodDrops of God, Volume '02Les Gouttes de DieuPaperback
Tadashi Agi9781935654292
$16.95COMICS & GRAPHIC NOVELS
Dec 13, 2011
Shizuku Kanzaki is the son of a recently deceased, world renowned wine critic named Yutaka Kanzaki. In order to take ownership of his father's legacy, an extensive wine collection featuring some of the most rare labels of the last 30 years, he must find 13 wines, known as the "Twelve Apostles" and the heaven sent "Drops of God" that his father described in his will. But despite being an only child, Shizuku is not alone in this unique wine hunt. He has a competitor. Issei Tomine, a renowned young wine critic, was recently adapted into the Kanzak... + Read More
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Series: Drops of GodDrops of God, Volume '03Les Gouttes de DieuPaperback
Tadashi Agi9781935654360
$16.95COMICS & GRAPHIC NOVELS
Mar 27, 2012
The First ApostleThis third collection is a feast for all the senses as rival brothers close in and ultimately select their first vintages to nominate as heaven-sent wines known amongst critical circles as the Twelve Apostles to the Drops of God. Visually detailing the finer points of real European labels allowing readers to not only read about these fine drinks but also potentially partake in them. The hunt is on! Shizuku and his adopted brother Issei have both selected their choices for the First Great Wine Apostle. Now they have to actually ... + Read More
Dinner parties will never be the same again! Kentaro Kobayashi’s fifth volume of Easy Japanese Cooking invites everyone to taste the lighter side of dinner, appetizers!Recipes Include: 1 Dish Appetizers: Pickles/ Salsa/ Nachos/ Salmon Dip/ Avacado Dip/ Bruschetta/ Spicy Cucumbers/ Turnips/ Octopus Marinade/ Squid KimchiCrispy: Fried Cheeze/ Cheesy Rice Crackers/ Deep Fried Mochi/ Bacon/ Deep Fried Noodles/ Potato SkinsMeat: Wasabi-Flavored Steak Slices/ Scallions on Karubi Steak/ Garlic and Diced Meat/ Salted Cow Tongue/ Chives and Meat Stir Fr... + Read More
Easy Japanese Cooking: Bento Love features a collection of more than 60 mouth-watering, easy-to-make recipes designed to go. There are also columns on "Spices, Seasoning and Tupperware for Making Bento," "Bento I've Eaten," and "White Rice Is Good." Categories and recipes include:One Day, I'll Reach My Dreams Meat Bento:Beef Steak / Heavy Steak / Pork Cutlet / Salt Flavored ChickenFirst off, Heating Up the Meat Side Dishes:Pork and Cabbage / Spicy Pork / Szechwan Pork / Meat and Peppers in Oyster Sauce / Sweet and Spicy Meat and Shiitake Mushro... + Read More
Easy Japanese Cooking: Donburi Mania features a collection of more than 70 mouth-watering, easy-to-make recipes mostdesigned to be made over rice. Categories and recipes include:Special Occasion Rice Bowls (over rice):Pork steak and vegetables / Crispy, crunchy fried chicken / Sunny-side up egg / pork fry / Vegetable stir fryVolume Rice Bowls (over rice):Soft cabbage and ginger flavored pork / Stewed pork and vegetables / Cheese and meat sauce / Stroganoff / Sesame grilled chicken/ Big chicken ball / Shrimp and chicken coconut curry / Mabo tofu... + Read More
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Series: EdgeHardcover
Koji Suzuki9781934287385
$27.95FICTION
Jun 26, 2012
Edge begins with a massive and catastrophic shifting of the San Andreas fault. The fears of California someday tumbling into the sea—that have become the stuff of parody—become real. But even the terror resulting from this catastrophe pales in comparison to the understanding behind its happening, a cataclysm extending beyond mankind’s understanding of horror as it had previously been known. The world is falling apart because things are out of joint at the quantum level, about which of course there’s never been any guarantee that everything has ... + Read More
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Series: ENMA the ImmortalPaperback
Fumi Nakamura9781932234909
$14.95FICTION
Apr 10, 2012
In the 19th century, feudal Japan was only a few steps away from the Meiji Revolution. A low-class samurai turned revolutionly fighter named Amane desperately attempts to elude the clutches of the Shogunate's Special Police Unit--the infamous Shinsengumi. Fatally injured from sword wounds given to him by his former colleagues in arms, Amane somehow managed to roll upon the small shack of a tattooist named Baikou. Realizing that Amane's life was in deep peril, the tattoo artist decided to etch a curse in ink onto the dying Amane's skin. And soon... + Read More
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Series: Even Higher SudokuMore Challenges From The Japanese MasterPaperback
Tetsuya Nishio9781932234770
$12.95GAMES & ACTIVITIES
Jun 12, 2007
Sudoku continues to enthrall the world, but many of the offerings are still computer-made beginner-level puzzles. The new killer sudoku in Even Higher Sudoku pick up where the internationally acclaimed puzzle master Tetsuya Nishio left off. Experience the handmade pitfalls and five new diabolic variations that will refresh and deepen your griddy love.
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Series: FalloutPaperback
Tetsuo Takashima9781934287156
$16.95FICTION
Jan 29, 2013
A first-class letter—containing a single sheet of paper, on which is a diagram for making a nuclear bomb—is anonymously sent to an editor at the Daily Californian. A political writer at the Washington Post has a message for a "Mr. Curly" awaiting him when he gets to work. Twelve hours later, presidential advisor Frank Curly is found dead from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound in a Washington D.C. park. In his hotel room is a dead 15-year-old girl, spread eagle on the bed and naked, arms and legs tied to the bedposts. Two men investigatin... + Read More
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Series: Flowers of EvilFlowers of Evil, Volume 1Paperback
Shuzo Oshimi9781935654469
$11.95COMICS & GRAPHIC NOVELS
May 08, 2012
Takao Kasuga is a bookworm. And his favorite book right now is Baudelaire’s Flowers of Evil. While the young man may often be seen lost in thought as he rabidly consumes page after page, Takao is not much of a student. Actually when we are first introduced to the middle school teen, we find him sneaking some reading as he receives and F on a recent language exam. Nakagawa is known as the class bully. When she is not receiving zeros she is usually muttering profanities to those around her. While she doesn’t care for books or their readers, she d... + Read More
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Series: Flowers of EvilFlowers of Evil, Volume 2Paperback
Shuzo Oshimi9781935654476
$11.95COMICS & GRAPHIC NOVELS
Jul 10, 2012
Bookworm Takao and class bully Sawa may not appear to be the best couple, but together, by chance, they shake up their entire rural community to its core.  In love with the class idol, Takao is given a chance to become a real hero and finally break out of his shell after righting a wrong he committed in a random moment of passion and affection. With the help, or blackmailing by, Sawa Nakamura, Takao is on his way to change his future and enter a world of decadence. Contrary to Takao’s predictions, the girl he was falling for, Nanako Saeki, resp... + Read More
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Series: Flowers of EvilFlowers of Evil, Volume 3Paperback
Shuzo Oshimi9781935654483
$11.95COMICS & GRAPHIC NOVELS Age (years) from 13
Oct 23, 2012
In the third volume of The Flowers of Evil, Takao must make a decision. He now has an opportunity to break free from the social shackles that Nakamura has placed on him, as he has a chance to be loved by someone he has affections for. This could also be an opportunity to be accepted by the masses in his small community. But with this choice comes fear and self-reflection.After having an chance trip to Nakamura's place, where he got to experience the world his only "friend" has grown up in, he realizes that for both teens, there is very little f... + Read More
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Series: Flowers of EvilFlowers of Evil, Volume 4Paperback
Shuzo Oshimi9781935654490
$11.95COMICS & GRAPHIC NOVELS
Jan 15, 2013
In the fourth volume of Flowers of Evil, Takao makes his decision…He will try to win the affection of one his muses. This will be no simple task, as the teens in this manga drama are all now damaged and warped. Growing up without a mother has twisted their hearts. Helping people like that open up may be impossible, but Takao has thrown away his own humanity as well. Furthermore, Takao is now in search now a utopia. One that can only be shared with his best and only friend, that will sit, even if briefly, among the rice paddies and in the mounta... + Read More
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Series: Flowers of EvilFlowers of Evil, Volume 5Paperback
Shuzo Oshimi9781935654704
$11.95COMICS & GRAPHIC NOVELS
Apr 16, 2013
SWEATY YOUNG THINGS When Nakamura said to Kasuga that Saeki wanted to have sex with him, might she have been telling the truth?Story Locale: Rural, JapanSeries Overview: Bookworm Takao falls in love with Nanako but he cannot express his feelings through words.In volume five, Takao and Sae have create their own little world but Nanako is going to make Takao her’s even if it means burning the city down!
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Series: Drops of God Drops of God New World Paperback 9781935654520 $16.95 COMICS & GRAPHIC NOVELS Sep 25, 2012
Series: Drops of God Drops of God, Volume '01 Les Gouttes de Dieu Paperback 9781935654278 $16.95 COMICS & GRAPHIC NOVELS Oct 18, 2011
Series: Drops of God Drops of God, Volume '03 Les Gouttes de Dieu Paperback 9781935654360 $16.95 COMICS & GRAPHIC NOVELS Mar 27, 2012
Series: Flowers of Evil Flowers of Evil, Volume 2 Paperback 9781935654476 $11.95 COMICS & GRAPHIC NOVELS Jul 10, 2012