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Exposing Lethal Secrets
by Deena AlexanderThis bodyguard and his K-9 will do anything to uncover the truth. Stumbling upon a burning car and rescuing an injured woman wasn&’t on bodyguard Caleb Miller&’s vacation itinerary—nor were the gunmen who open fire on them. But Olivia Delaney has no memory of who she is or how she got there, only that she is under threat. Vowing to protect the woman in danger, Caleb and his K-9 go on the run with Olivia. As they work to stay a step ahead of her pursuers, they must untangle her past together…before her family&’s deadly schemes bury them both.From Love Inspired Suspense: Courage. Danger. Faith.
His New Companion: An Uplifting Inspirational Romance (K-9 Companions)
by Jill KemererHealing from heartbreak Can start with a four-legged friend. Six years after losing his fiancée, rancher Ty Moulten still struggles with grief. Organizing a fundraiser in her honor and fostering a service dog feel like a step forward, and lead to meeting Ashlinn Burnier, the service dog training center&’s new administrative assistant. As Ashlinn helps Ty plan the fundraiser, he finds himself falling for Fritz, the tiny dachshund in his care, and for Ashlinn—who has a service dog of her own. But Ashlinn worries her health challenges make her a burden, and Ty wonders if he can open his heart again. Will two hardworking pups help them choose love over holding on to fear?From Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness and hope.K-9 Companions Book 1: Their Unbreakable Bond by Deb KastnerBook 2: Finding Her Way Back by Lisa CarterBook 3: The Veteran's Vow by Jill LynnBook 4: Her Easter Prayer by Lee Tobin McClainBook 5: Earning Her Trust by Brenda MintonBook 6: Guarding His Secret by Jill KemererBook 7: An Unlikely Alliance by Toni ShilohBook 9: A Reason to Stay by Deb KastnerBook 10: The Veteran's Holiday Home by Lee Tobin McClainBook 11: An Alaskan Christmas Promise by Belle CalhouneBook 12: A Steadfast Companion by Myra JohnsonBook 14: A Friend to Trust by Lee Tobin McClainBook 15: Her Alaskan Companion by Heidi McCahanBook 16: A Companion for Christmas by Lee Tobin McClainBook 17: Her Christmas Healing by Mindy ObenhausBook 18: Finding Their Way Back by Jenna MindelBook 19: Their Inseparable Bond by Jill WeatherholtBook 20: Bonding with the Babies by Deb KastnerBook 21: Her Son's Faithful Companion by Jill WeatherholtBook 22: Training the K-9 Companion by Jill KemererBook 23: A Companion for His Son by Lee Tobin McClainBook 24: Her Loyal Companion by Heidi MainBook 25: A K-9 Christmas Reunion by Lisa CarterBook 26: His Christmas Salvation by Lee Tobin McClainBook 27: Guarding Her Christmas Secret by Jill WeatherholtBook 28: A Faithful Guardian by Louise M. GougeBook 29: The Veteran's Valentine Helper by Lee Tobin McClainBook 30: Rescue on the Farm by Allie PleiterBook 31: An Unexpected Companion by Mindy ObenhausBook 32: Earning the Veteran's Trust by Lisa JordanBook 33: Holding Onto Secrets by Lee Tobin McClainBook 34: His New Companion by Jill KemererBook 35: The Soldier's K-9 Companion by Belle CalhouneBook 36: Her Surprise Neighbor by Lee Tobin McClainBook 37: Healing the Veteran by Ciara KnightBook 38: An Unexpected Christmas Helper by Lee Tobin McClain
Decoding Danger (The Secrets of Hidden Creek Ranch)
by Kacy CrossHe&’s determined to keep things professional…She&’s not business as usual Special ops veteran Paxton Pierce has made it clear that he has no interest in being Veronica Lang&’s bodyguard. Fieldwork would only stir up the memories he wanted to escape when he moved into tech. But when a man from her father&’s past pulls a gun on her, every instinct in Paxton&’s body tells him to protect her—even if that means following her on a perilous hunt for hidden treasure. His training should keep her safe…unless the undeniable heat between them becomes a deadly distraction.From Harlequin Romantic Suspense: Danger. Passion. Drama.Feel the excitement in these uplifting romances, part of The Secrets of Hidden Creek Ranch series:Book 1: Undercover Cowboy ProtectorBook 2: Bodyguard RancherBook 3: Decoding Danger
Viscounts & Villainy (Roaring Twenties Magic)
by Allie TherinDon&’t miss the conclusion to this spin-off series from Allie Therin&’s acclaimed Magic in Manhattan universe!Love redeemed them, but the past isn&’t done with them yet.New York, 1925For jaded Lord Fine—Wesley, to the friends he&’s surprised he now has—falling into his lover Sebastian&’s world of magic and intrigue has changed everything. But when a plot to destroy magic is linked to Wesley&’s own aristocratic world, he&’s determined to root it out—especially when it threatens newly vulnerable Sebastian.Sebastian will never regret sacrificing his magic to save Wesley&’s life, even if life without magic is challenging and sometimes dangerous. But now he faces the biggest danger yet: infiltrating Wesley&’s viscount circles to find a villain, without magic to protect them, because Sebastian&’s magic is gone forever…isn&’t it?Joined by old friends, Wesley and Sebastian follow the clues from New York&’s speakeasies, across the ocean to England, and finally to a duke&’s country estate. Always one step behind, they must race against time to stop those responsible and end the threat to the world, and magic, once and for all.Roaring Twenties MagicBook 1: Proper ScoundrelsBook 2: Once a RogueBook 3: Viscounts & Villainy
Cliffside Kidnapping (Crooked Pass Security)
by Caridad PiñeiroHer parents are being held prisoner…In a nefarious hacking plot. Tech expert Sophie Whitaker and her brother arrive in Colorado to help the police and CBI Agent Ryder Hunt rescue their kidnapped parents. Sophie's parents are being held captive, forced to use their tech skills to infiltrate the police and CBI computers to destroy evidence. Ryder&’s overprotectiveness irks Sophie, but she can&’t deny the powerful attraction simmering between them. They grow close as a series of attempts on their lives amps up the stakes, but they can&’t afford the distraction of falling in love. Can they?From Harlequin Intrigue: Seek thrills. Solve crimes. Justice served.Discover more action-packed stories in the Crooked Pass Security series. All books are stand-alone with uplifting endings but were published in the following order: Book 1: Cliffside KidnappingBook 2: Defended by the Bodyguard
Her Summer to Start Over: A Clean and Uplifting Romance (A Seasons Inn Romance)
by Amy VastineShe&’s on summer vacation…But he&’s hoping for forever Nearly hitting a moose on the way to her New Hampshire vacation spot wasn&’t in Alexa Fox&’s plans, but neither was meeting the irresistibly charming new activities director, Brady Seasons. She&’s a type A businesswoman, so she intends to scout the family-run inn as a takeover possibility while also trying to rest and recharge. But the more time she spends with Brady, the more she&’s drawn to his kindness. When Brady uncovers her hidden agenda, he&’s deeply hurt. Can Alexa mend the broken trust and turn their fleeting summer romance into something that lasts a whole lot longer?From Harlequin Heartwarming: Wholesome stories of love, compassion and belonging.A Seasons Inn RomanceBook 1: Her Summer to Start Over
Rodeo Crime Ring (West Glacier Ranch Suspense)
by Danica WintersTwo deaths… Reveal a deadly conspiracy Sheriff&’s Deputy Emily Monahan is the first officer on the scene when Cameron Trapper finds his father&’s lifeless body. A search of the West Glacier Ranch reveals that what started as a suspicious death is actually a double homicide. Despite her instant attraction to the rancher, she knows that Cameron is off-limits. He&’s a witness—and chief suspect. But she can&’t help feeling for him as their hunt for a killer organization forces him to question everything he&’s always taken for truth. Will he still trust her when their investigation implicates her ex-husband? From Harlequin Intrigue: Seek thrills. Solve crimes. Justice served.Discover more action-packed stories in the West Glacier Ranch Suspense series. All books are stand-alone with uplifting endings but were published in the following order: Book 1: Rodeo Crime RingBook 2: Mystery on the Range
Colton Reunion (The Coltons of Arizona)
by Addison FoxNegotiating their past is a minefield…But her survival depends on it. Photographer Paige Barnes feels conflicted about her assignment shooting a layout at Mariposa. Ten years ago, Adam Colton broke her heart when he left her to run his family&’s exclusive resort. Now she finds the longing she thought she&’d tamed is still blazing. And for Adam, seeing Paige again sparks a tsunami of regret and desire. But when a series of accidents makes it clear Paige is being targeted, Adam must protect the woman he still loves. And overcoming their past is essential to protecting their future. From Harlequin Romantic Suspense: Danger. Passion. Drama.Feel the excitement in these uplifting romances, part of The Coltons of Arizona series:Book 1: Colton's Last Resort by Amber Leigh WilliamsBook 2: Colton's Deadly Trap by Patricia SargeantBook 3: Colton at Risk by Kacy CrossBook 4: Colton's Reel Danger by Kimberly Van MeterBook 5: Colton's Vow by Charlene ParrisBook 6: Colton Reunion by Addison Fox
Preyed Upon (A West Coast Crime Story)
by Denise N. WheatleyHer presence Is a threat to people in her hometown Forced into early retirement from the Chicago police department for her own safety, Chloe Grant moves back to Maxwell, Arizona. Her podcast about murdered women starts out as a way to keep herself busy in her sleepy hometown. Reconnecting with Troy Miller—now a rookie in the local PD—also promises to make her new life a little more interesting. Then a copycat starts reenacting the cases she covers on her podcast, and they both realize that Chloe didn&’t leave danger behind when she left the big city…From Harlequin Intrigue: Seek thrills. Solve crimes. Justice served.Discover more action-packed stories in the West Coast Crime Story series. All books are stand-alone with uplifting endings but were published in the following order: Book 1: The Heart-Shaped MurdersBook 2: Danger in the Nevada DesertBook 3: Homicide at Vincent VineyardBook 4: Hometown HomicideBook 5: Preyed Upon
The Norton Field Guide to Writing: with Readings (Seventh Edition)
by Richard Bullock Maureen Daly Goggin Deborah BertschThe best-selling rhetoric that is as flexible as writing and teaching is today. More widely assigned than any other rhetoric, The Norton Field Guide to Writing prioritizes flexibility and choice for both students and instructors. It supports a variety of teaching contexts and approaches—from genres to rhetorical strategies, co-requisite to dual enrolled, online to in-person, one semester to two. Its user-friendly design makes it easy to navigate in any format, with short chapters, unique cross references to more detail and annotated examples. The Seventh Edition offers even more ways to inspire student agency with new advice that explores generative AI and learning online; new prompts that foster remix and transfer of writing to varied situations; new readings that provide refreshed models; and an expansion of the resources that teachers most loved in previous editions. This purchase offers access to the digital ebook only.
For the Record: A Documentary History of America (Ninth Edition) (Vol. Volume 1)
by Holly A. Mayer David E. ShiA documentary history filled with diverse voices and in-depth selections For the Record: A Documentary History of America tells the stories of American history through in-depth primary sources, both textual and visual, that give students more opportunities to explore diverse voices from the past. A wide variety of longer archival sources—including government documents, newspapers, speeches, letters, and contemporary literature—are surrounded by carefully considered pedagogical features that help students understand big-picture context and dig deeply into the readings. The new edition incorporates feedback from a range of instructors to ensure wide appeal and strong classroom performance as well as a new focus on the diverse experiences of women in American history. This purchase offers access to the digital ebook only.
We the People (Fifteenth Essentials Edition)
by Benjamin Ginsberg Theodore J. Lowi Margaret Weir Caroline J. Tolbert Robert J. Spitzer Megan Ming Francis Andrea L. CampbellThe #1 book for American government, helping students engage and participate in politics. Building on We the People’s focus on the citizen’s role, why participation matters, and the influence of gender, class, race, and ethnicity in American politics, the Fifteenth Edition offers new ways for students to understand and participate in politics. Chapter-opening stories written by Andrea Campbell, 9 new in the Fifteenth Full Edition, focus on real people from diverse backgrounds and political persuasions and how they have been affected by government and participated in the political process. Author Megan Ming Francis uses her expertise in race and ethnicity politics to add inclusive examples to each chapter, encouraging students of all backgrounds to participate in the course. Content updates throughout the book show students that politics matters, with up-to-date coverage of the 2024 election that highlights pivotal issues and discusses the implications for the future of American politics and government. This purchase offers access to the digital ebook only.
Cognitive Neuroscience: The Biology of the Mind (Sixth Edition)
by Michael S. Gazzaniga Richard B. Ivry George R. Mangun Elizabeth A. Phelps Dani S. BassettExpertise, innovation, and fresh perspectives in a dynamic active-learning experience Cognitive Neuroscience is universally recognized as the gold-standard text for undergraduate students. For the Sixth Edition, the authors, led by Michael Gazzaniga, are proud to welcome star neuroscientists Elizabeth Phelps and Dani Bassett to the author team. Phelps and Bassett are widely viewed as two of the most accomplished neuroscientists working today, and together they bring cutting-edge research and a modern perspective to this highly esteemed text. This purchase offers access to the digital ebook only.
Wild Edibles of Deserts: Food Security and Sustainability (Exploring Medicinal Plants)
by Mushtaq Ahmad Muhammad Zafar Andrea Pieroni Shazia Sultana Mohd Kafeel Ansari Salman MajeedGlobal Wild Edibles of Deserts: Food Security and Sustainability provides coverage of topics in food and health in desert rangelands, using an interdisciplinary approach that considers health not only in a functional and human sense, but also in terms of external factors including aridity.The plant diversity in desert ecosystems provide economic service benefits, such as sources of fodder, fuel wood, and traditional medicinal plants. This book documents wild edibles commonly grown in deserts that are hugely beneficial for the herbal industry for the socio-economic uplift of local communities. This book contains multiple field pictorial graphs of desert wild edible plants to help with their identification, and it gives detailed information on food security issues and sustainability measures in the world desert zones. It also focusses on the diversity of wild edibles in deserts across the globe, their nutraceutical importance, production-consumption trends, integration into food menus, and marketing and livelihood opportunities to the indigenous people.A volume in the Exploring Medicinal Plants series, this book creates opportunity for policymakers to develop plans for the successful entry of wild edibles into herbal industries, and attracts farmers owning infertile lands to cultivate wild edibles in desert rangeland. The book is a valuable resource for researchers, conservationists, and policymakers seeking solutions at the intersection of food security and environmental sustainability.
Stories of Human Resilience in a Changing Climate (Routledge Focus on Environment and Sustainability)
by Silvia Anna Ainio Susanna GionfraStories of Human Resilience in a Changing Climate offers a captivating glimpse into the human face of climate change.Despite extreme climate-related events witnessed globally, many struggle to connect such global phenomena to their own lives in a tangible way. As a result, there is still a strong disconnect between the general awareness of climate change and the sense of urgency that inspires action. This book fills a critical void in the field by sharing 11 real-life experiences across five continents of the world, featuring ordinary people facing and adapting to the consequences of climate change in its different forms. Through gripping accounts of a nomad having to relocate from the desert to the nearest city, an indigenous person fighting back for land rights, and a winemaker finding creative solutions to increasing heatwaves, among other stories, the book humanises the challenges of climate change. By weaving scientific data with personal stories, the chapters deliver a compelling call to move beyond mere acknowledgment of the problem towards transformative action that respects the balance of ecosystems, fosters sustainable practices, and redefines our relationship with nature. Overall, the book highlights the urgent need for global awareness on what ultimately represents one of the most pressing challenges of our time, leaving readers inspired and empowered to create a more sustainable and resilient future.This accessible and impactful book will be of great interest to students and scholars of climate change and environmental sciences and communication, as well as community leaders and NGOs wanting to understand practical examples and insights of climate change phenomena. Views and opinions expressed are those of the authors only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Commission.
Museums and Design Practices (Critical Perspectives on Museums and Digital Technology)
by Vince Dziekan Marco MasonMuseums and Design Practices explores the increasingly critical role that design is playing in museums by focusing on how human-centred design approaches are being embraced and incorporated into their work practices.This book advances “design-as-practice” as a way to acknowledge the technosocial dimension of the working culture of cultural organisations. It reveals how designing is a situated phenomenon that enables museums and galleries to respond in a digitally mature way to emerging contexts and challenges of digital transformation. The original thesis forwarded by the authors is reinforced by reflections shared by leading museum practitioners and designers on the complex and multifaceted nature of human-centred practices found in museums and the various ways they function within their organisational working cultures. The infusion of design into all levels of museum practice demonstrates the capacity to transform how museums approach visitor experience, inclusive collaboration, and knowledge sharing in order to build resilience in the face of change and respond to the ‘wicked problems’ confronting cultural organisations today.Museums and Design Practices is for students and researchers as well as museum practitioners – especially those keen to understand emerging relationships that are forming between digital technology, design and the cultural work of museums. It will also be of interest to researchers and students working in the fields of design, digital culture, and museum studies.
The Lost Human and the Real End of History: The English Revolution and the Capitalist Roots of Environmental Crisis (Routledge Approaches to History)
by George YerbyThis book analyses the transformation in 16th- and 17th- century English economic life that overturned the traditional restraints of the medieval economy for the commercial ethos that governs the modern world, and the resulting imbalance which opened the way to the environmental breakdown of today.On the open fields and commons, the smallholders had worked closely with the land as given, with minimal intervention in natural processes. The 16th century introduced a fundamental difference of approach as the inducement of exceptional profits encouraged manipulative exploitation of the land. “Freedom of trade” from arbitrary restraints and impositions became the new economic ethos, officially established by the mid-17th-century revolution and reinforced by other changes such as the emergence of the nationstate. The “rise of science” was associated with the agriculturalist adoption of empirical method for “improvement”, and a new philosophy accorded humankind the right to degrade other species for its own ends. By focusing on the causes and effects of capitalism at its first appearance, this volume traces the environmental crisis back to the switch from an essentially universalist to a basically individualist world.This book will be of interest to scholars and students of Early Modern England, Economic Studies, and Environmental Studies.
Translating and Receiving Korean Media: From Squid Game to Life on Mars (The Korean Wave in Translation)
by Jonathan Evans Kyung Hye Kim Jinsil ChoiIn recent years, Korean culture has been incredibly successful internationally, from the films of auteur directors like Bong Joon-ho (Parasite) to shows like Squid Game and K-pop music. At the same time, media from the UK has also been successful in South Korea, with popular shows such as Killing Eve and Life on Mars. Written by scholars working across translation, film and media studies, this volume examines the ways in which Korean media has been received and translated in the UK, as well as how British media has fared in South Korea. Case studies explore how Korean media is (re)packaged and categorised for a Western audience and how paratextual material (trailers, adverts, fan reactions) mediates films and shows for international audiences. The book also examines how the Korean remake of Life on Mars localises the British show, how Squid Game has been audio-described and how slower media models can suggest more sustainable forms of consumption and distribution. Demonstrating how interdisciplinary research can shed light on different aspects of global media culture, this volume will be essential reading for scholars and students working on the translation and international media circulation. It will especially appeal to readers interested in the interactions between British and Korean media.This work was supported by the Fund for International Collaboration and the Economic and Social Research Council [grant number ES/W01081X/1].
Toxic Masculinity on the London Stage, 1600–1610 (Routledge Focus on Literature)
by Anthony ArchdeaconThe idea of toxic masculinity might feel like a very modern, even twenty-first century notion, but similar concerns about male behaviour, also often characterised in terms of poisons and poisoning, can be identified in the literature of 400 hundred years ago, not only in Shakespeare’s Othello and The Winter’s Tale but also lesser-known plays that were popular on the London stage in the 1600s. Poison-related tropes, and the recurrent plot device of a man trying to poison a woman, expressed complex and sometimes contradictory attitudes towards socially unacceptable male behaviour. These plays depict the early modern male as both poisoned and poisoner – poisoned by inherited misogynistic ideas and attitudes, and poisoner of women, both literally and metaphorically. Seeing them as enacting problematic situations and raising difficult questions rather than simply offering the moral certitudes of Christianity or the prescriptions of contemporary conduct book, the book points to these plays as evidence of disquiet and anxieties to which we can still easily relate today. The fact that some plays responded to real-life events such as familicide is an indicator of this socially responsible role of the theatre, engaging its audience in current issues and controversies. The use of the poison theme in relation to male violence and misogyny shows that the early modern theatre was raising awareness of the same problems that are identified as toxic masculinity today.
Room Temperature Photon Detectors
by Antoni Rogalski Weida Hu Piotr MartyniukRoom Temperature Photon Detectors provides an overview of the performance of emerging new generation of room temperature photodetectors generally called low-dimensional solid (LDS) photodetectors among which the most important are two-dimensional (2D) materials, perovskites, and quantum dots (QDs)/nanowires (NWs) operating in a wide spectral range from the ultraviolet (UV), visible (VIS), far infrared (FIR) to terahertz (THz). The LDS reported performance at room temperature is even better than that presented for standard commercial photodetectors.This book describes the peculiarities of the physical properties of LDS materials and their impact on the photodetectors’ performance. It also undertakes a comprehensive analysis of these performances when confronted with the standard photodetectors dominating the global market.Currently, intensive efforts are being made to reduce the cost of imaging systems and, in particular in the infrared (IR) range, to increase their operating temperature by reducing size, weight and power consumption (SWaP). This raises the question of whether the emergence of a new generation of LDS photodetectors will result in their rapid commercialization and serious competition for the standardized bulk photodetectors. This book attempts to answer those issues/questions.Features• Defines the importance of LDS photodetectors in the broad group of standard UV, VIS, IR, and THz photodetectors, and includes their advantages/disadvantages• Covers different types of photodetectors, including the relevant aspects of theory, types of materials, their physical properties, and detector fabrication• Provides invaluable resource for graduate students in physics and engineering, as well as a guide for those already working with sensors and systems, thermal imaging, remote sensing, optical telecommunications, and light detection.
Wholehearted Voice Pedagogy: An Integrative Approach to Training Vocal Artists
by David SiscoWholehearted Voice Pedagogy: An Integrative Approach to Training Vocal Artists investigates how to develop healthy, equitable, student–teacher relationships in both applied and independent voice lessons. Knitting together research from cognitive science, education, mindfulness, and sports psychology, the book promotes a student-centered approach to teaching that gives singers agency over their vocal expression and buoys teacher well-being.Divided into two parts, the book begins by examining the student–teacher relationship. It explores the history of this relationship, analyses contemporary opportunities and challenges impacting students and teachers, reflects on four holistic pillars of teaching, and offers recommendations for developing healthy boundaries and clear communication with students. The second part focuses on fostering a singer’s artistry, covering such topics as selecting repertoire with the student, examining motor skill learning and various practice modalities, cultivating vibrant performances through artistic research, and creating an equitable rubric for assessment. Throughout the book, research is supported by anecdotes and insights from a diverse roster of Western classical, musical theatre, and CCM voice teachers.Synthesized with reflective questions, recommendations for further reading, and a robust online companion, Wholehearted Voice Pedagogy presents an integrative approach to instruction that empowers singing artists and engenders connected, gratifying teaching. This book is a valuable resource for early-career and established voice teachers alike, and offers vibrant resources for vocal pedagogy courses.
H.P. Lovecraft's The Colour Out of Space (H.P. Lovecraft Manga)
by Adaptation and Art by Gou TanabeH.P. Lovecraft's horror story, rendered in chilling detail by modern manga horror master Gou Tanabe! The complete story in one volume, featuring a tip-in title page in metallic gold ink and four pages in color. Even the folk of Arkham are frightened of a valley west of town…blighted and deformed by something that fell from space—a twisting, spectral hue.In 1927, a surveyor examining a site for a new reservoir arrives at the bottom of a desolate valley in rural Massachusetts…a place spoken of in fear, even by the inhabitants of witch-haunted Arkham—for in the past, they say, there were &“strange days&” there.The surrounding landscape is weirdly tangled and overgrown, but at the very center of the isolation are five acres where nothing lives and nothing remains, but a fine gray ash unstirred by the wind. What turned this farmland into a sterile, blasted heath? It happened long ago, the visitor learns from aged survivor Ammi Pierce, when in 1882 a visitor fell out of a clear blue sky, trailing smoke like a dragon.Soon scientists from Miskatonic University arrived at Nahum Gardner&’s farm, where the meteorite landed—if indeed it was a meteorite, for the strangely plastic object refused to cool after its descent, seemed to gradually shrink, and in the laboratory, samples of it faded away slowly into nothingness. But not before revealing under analysis strange, shining radiance, unlike any known element of the spectrum.What had been a mystery to the professors gradually becomes a horror for the Gardner family as first, bizarre lightning disintegrates what remains of the cosmic visitor, and then their crops begin to come in strangely—fruits big and bountiful, but bitter and repugnant to eat. Then the unnatural blight spreads to the animals…and finally, to the minds and bodies of the Gardners…twisted by the colour out of space.&“I love H.P. Lovecraft…It would be great to adapt him as a serialized manga, but I actually saw Gou Tanabe create a great adaption of H.P. Lovecraft&’s stories. Afterwards, I ended up not doing it because I thought I wouldn&’t be as good as Gou&’s version.&”—Junji Ito (Uzumaki, Black Paradox)
Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures Phase III--Dispatches from the Occlusion Zone (Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures)
by Cavan Scott Daniel Jose Older Alyssa WongThis graphic novel collects the entire Dispatches from the Occlusion Zone miniseries, which tells thrilling stories of Jedi and their allies trapped behind enemy lines as they prepare for their climactic battle against the nefarious Nihil!The marauders known as the Nihil have stranded hundreds of worlds in a part of the galaxy known as the Occlusion Zone. With communications blocked and ships unable to enter, Jedi Knights Keeve Trennis and Elzar Mann have turned to centuries-old technology to send messages of hope into the Zone.The messages they receive in return tell stories of a growing resistance movement against Marchion Ro&’s oppression. Behind the Stormwall, Jedi Knight Qort prepares for war on Eriadu; rebel fighter Ruu cultivates an unlikely ally in the enemy&’s ranks; Jedi detective Emerick Caphtor investigates the origins of the Nameless alongside the diabolical Niv Drendow; and saber-for-hire Ty Yorrick hunts Nihil on the ravaged surface of Dalna.This inspired anthology series pairs longtime Star Wars authors Daniels José Older, Alyssa Wong, and Cavan Scott with a roster of amazing illustrators, including Paris Alleyne, Valeria Favoccia, and Lucas Marangon, to bring you tales of the High Republic on the brink of war! Featuring stunning new cover art by fan-favorite artist Jake Bartok.Collects Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures Phase III--Dispatches from the Occlusion Zone #1–#4.
I Wanna Be Your Girl Vol. 1 (I Wanna Be Your Girl)
by Umi TakaseBeing in love with your childhood best friend can be complicated, especially when, right before high school, she transitions to living as a girl. Printed for the first time in English, this manga series tells a thoughtful story about the complications of first loves, friendship, and what it truly means to be an ally.&“Takase explores gender identity, presentation, and acceptance in this gentle manga that feels comfortably grounded. . . . Sweet and engaging.&” —Kirkus ReviewsHime has secretly been in love with her childhood best friend Akira for as long as she can remember. She was the first person who knew that Akira identified as a girl, and she made it her mission to be her Akira&’s protector against the world. Hime is thrilled that Akira has finally decided to live as her true self now that they are starting high school.However, as Akira starts to attract all types of attention, Hime takes it upon herself to aggressively stick up for Akira whenever necessary. Not wanting her to be singled out or bullied, Hime decides that her only option is to put herself in Akira's shoes. Hime dresses like a boy in support of the friend she loves...too bad her plan only backfires on them both.
The Nightblood Prince: A Good Morning America YA Book Club Pick (The Nightblood Prince)
by Molly X. ChangTwo kingdoms on the brink of battle. One prophesied empress to unite them, who finds herself caught between two princes, and the fact that love alone may not stop the coming war. A thrilling young adult romantasy from the bestselling author of To Gaze Upon Wicked Gods."Beautifully written and brimming with defiance."—Xiran Jay Zhao, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Iron WidowTwo princes. One prophecy. A fate she cannot outrun. The night Fei was born, a prophecy was made: she would one day become the Empress of All Empresses.Torn from her family as a child and raised in the palace to one day marry the Crown Prince of the most powerful empire in the land, Fei has only ever known loneliness. When the opportunity arises to seize her own destiny for the first time in her life, Fei sets out to hunt a legendary tiger, knowing it might cost her everything. What she doesn&’t expect is to fall under the mercy of Yexue, the beautiful runaway prince from a rival kingdom. Blessed by the night, harboring a dangerous magic, and capable of commanding an army of deadly vampires, Yexue could be the key to Fei gaining more than just her freedom.But to outrun destiny, Fei must spark a wave of events that will change the world as she knows it. Torn between two princes and plagued by nightmares of bloodshed, she finds that the stars might be more inescapable—and more irresistible—than she ever considered before. . . .