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In this first book of a devilish, new romance series, a magically challenged witch accidentally summons a demon who wants her heart - but needs her soul.

<b>The entire fascinating story of Japan told in one exciting manga-style volume!</b><br/><br/><i>A History of Japan in Manga</i> tells the action-packed saga of Japan from its misty origins up to the present day. Epic battles, noble Samurai and duplicitous leaders are all portrayed in modern manga fashion! The lively stories in this book include:<br/><br/><ul><li><b>The Dawn of Japan:</b> The Birth of Buddhism and the transition from hunters-gatherers to agricultural societies of ancient times</li><li><b>The Genpei Wars</b>: Davage battles between the Taira and Minamoto clans that led to the powerful warlord Minamoto no Yoritomo naming himself Japan's first Shogun</li><li><b>The Onin Wars</b>: A decade-long struggle for domination of Japan in which thousands of Samurai fought and tragically lost their lives</li><li><b>The 47 Ronin</b>: Loyal Samurai who vowed to avenge the death of their master, choosing honor over surrender and being forced to commit mass ritual suicide as a result</li><li><b>The Satsuma Rebellion</b>: A dramatic last stand by Samurai loyal to the Shogun who revolted against the new Meiji government and its plans to finally modernize Japan</li><li><b>And many more!</b></li></ul><br/>Dozens of indelible portraits, manga stories, maps and info-sidebars bring the full sweep of Japanese history to life in one easy-to-read book!

The Band of the Hawk - what's left of them - are on the run, Guts and Casca having rescued the Hawks' leader, Griffith, from the horrors of the King of Midland's dungeons. <br/><br/>Starved, tortured mercilessly and imprisoned in an iron mask, Griffith hangs to life and sanity by a thread... and he'll be no help against the King's latest charges sent to bring him back to pay for his dalliance with the King's daughter. Now the depleted Hawks will have to face the Knights of the Black Dog, led by the merciless, bestial Wyald... one bad dog who's even worse when he unleashes the beast within!

Warrior supreme Guts has returned, and just in time to save the weakened Band of the Hawk from certain destruction... and to form an intimate bond with the beautiful warrior Casca. But job one is to find a way to free Griffith, the Hawks' leader, from the dank dungeons and round-the-clock tortures of the Hawks' former benefactor, the King of Midland. But while the flayed and starved Griffith may be in isolation, he is not alone. Horrors beyond imagination await Guts and the Hawks in the catacombs, and those who die may just be the lucky ones!

In a world where cursed spirits feed on unsuspecting humans, fragments of the legendary and feared demon Ryomen Sukuna have been lost and scattered about. Should any demon consume Sukuna&rsquo;s body parts, the power they gain could destroy the world as we know it. Fortunately, there exists a mysterious school of jujutsu sorcerers who exist to protect the precarious existence of the living from the supernatural! Sukuna reveals that he is the Disgraced One whom the Angel wants to kill. While Itadori grapples with this terrible news, Kenjaku has set in motion plans involving various nations, throwing the culling game into further confusion! To make matters worse, Kenjaku then shows up at the Tombs of the Star Corridor where Master Tengen exists in seclusion!

<b>Professional birding amateur and national bestselling author Matt Kracht has had it with these goddamn birds. His new book is a warning, a field guide to help you identify and stay away from the absolute worst birds ever to plague planet Earth. Featuring an all-new scientific scale devised by the author that proves how awful birds really are.</b><br/><br/>We can all agree-birds are terrible. They're stupid and won't shut up.<br/><br/> Featuring fifty of the absolute worst birds to fly the earth, Kracht identifies each of their most terrible qualities, details exactly why they suck, and shows you why with furious (but actually quite lovely) full-color drawings. Including all-new, all-worst fowl, such as: <ul><li> The absolute waste of feathers Cruddy Turdstone (Ruddy Turnstone) </li><li> The utter a-hole Blank Staring-Eyes Flycrapper (Black Paradise Flycatcher) </li><li> The outright loser Dowdy Woodfucker (Downy Woodpecker) </li><li> And many more </li></ul><br/> Even the author's previous bird takedown guides are no preparation for this hilariously harrowing collection of squawking, conceited, trash-eating, and even murderous idiots. The horror. The horror...<br/><br/>Perfect for: <ul><li> Birdwatching and nature enthusiasts </li><li> People who think birds are creepy or annoying (and people who love birds but also enjoy a good laugh) </li><li> Anyone looking for the ultimate coffee table book or bar-top conversation starter </li><li> Gift givers seeking a fun, quirky gift for their favorite bird enthusiast or animal lover </li></ul>

<b>Girl meets boy the old-fashioned way - in an online game. The first volume of the popular manga that inspired the anime series!</b><br/><br/>College student Akane has just been dumped by her boyfriend. Heartbroken, she decides to quit the online RPG they used to play together, but instead of deleting her account, she logs in and battles low-level enemies to relieve her stress and hurt feelings. There, she meets Yamada, an elite pro gamer so reclusive that Akane can't decide if he's awkward or alluring.<br/><br/>When Akane encounters her ex at a gaming convention, she makes the snap decision to pretend Yamada is her boyfriend and soon the two of them are spending more time together in the game and in real life. The problem is, Yamada is only interested in the game. As Akane's feelings grow, will Yamada's focus stay on the game?<br/><br/><i>Volume 1 includes Chapters 1-9.</i>