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Honeko Akabane's Bodyguards 8
School life meets underground crime in this quirky action comedy that's like Assassination Classroom meets Nisekoi! The "knight in shining armor" and "heroes vs villains" dynamics take on new variations in this story about a reluctant bodyguard protecting his oblivious charge from assassins hired to kill her. Filled with suspense, secrets, and romantic tension, this manga is a surefire recipe to keep readers ravenous for every volume! They have only one goal--to kill Honeko Akabane! One day, Arakuni Ibuki learns that his childhood friend, Honeko Akabane, is being targeted by assassins! Both of them are in Class 3-4 at Sosoji High School, and Ibuki is ordered to protect Akabane for one year. His goal is to ensure that she graduates safely, but he must do so without her realizing it. And so begins his secret life as a bodyguard at school! However, there seems to be more secrets within the so-called "Class 3-4"...?! -
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III
The epic conclusion to the hit crossover trilogy! The Rangers and Turtles face their deadliest showdown yet when two of their greatest enemies--Lord Zedd and Shredder--unite for an all-out assault on Earth! With the relentless attacks on innocent civilians and a shocking new breed of Evil joining the fray, even the combined strength of the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers and the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles might not be enough to stop the chaos. And when one of their own is lost and alliances begin to fracture, the road to victory suddenly grows darker than ever. Can they find a way to work together again before the villains claim total victory--or will this be their final fight? Fan-favorite veteran writer Ryan Parrott (Vicarious) joins forces with acclaimed artist Vincenzo Federici (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Nation) for the final chapter in the blockbuster event series! Collects Mighty Morphin Power Rangers/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III #1-5. -
My Father, the Messiah: A Memoir
In her memoir My Father, the Messiah, Gil Hochberg traces a father-daughter relationship as it transforms across decades--from intense closeness in childhood to a fraught distance as Hochberg's father Yossi becomes increasingly convinced that he is the Messiah. After building a career as a statistician in the US, Yossi returns to Israel and becomes an avid Zionist, while having several psychotic episodes. Hochberg reconstructs her relationship with her father through an archive of letters between the two, as well as her father's personal writings, painting a tender portrait of the non-normative family life within which Hochberg's queer identity unfolds and a heart-rending account of her father's mental decline. Hochberg crafts a powerful story of intimacy and loss that dovetails with sea changes in Israel's religious and political environment since the 1990s. -
Still Life: Ten Crime Stories
These 10 sharp yet deeply human stories show how people from all walks of life can end up on the wrong side of the law, regardless of their intentions. A compelling portrait of modern Sweden that speaks to universal questions about crime and morality, from the internationally bestselling author of Quicksand. A police officer fresh out of the academy becomes acutely aware of the deadly consequences of prejudice and how biases color our actions, leading us to justify faulty choices. A teenager has lost her voice and resorts to violence to get heard, even against those she loves. A university student breaks a law on a night of youthful revelry, which soon has fatal consequences that plunge those involved into an abyss of remorse. A mother commits the very same crime her son is being prosecuted for, in order to protect him. A man extends a helping hand in defiance of state restrictions, keeping a refugee safe from the harsh Swedish winter and deportation. With her unique and prominent voice in Swedish literature, Malin Persson Giolito sheds light on the lives of people at all levels of the society through these ten thought-provoking and emotionally charged stories. She delivers a poignant portrayal of societal failure, vividly illustrating that actions driven by good intentions may still be considered criminal in the eyes of the law, underscoring that the legal system doesn't always shield those who need protection the most. -
Nuclear Family: A Memoir of the Atomic West
A lyric exploration of the complicated shared legacy of the atomic west through the lens of family history and the aftermath of the Manhattan Project. Ty Bannerman's family came to Los Alamos in 1952 to build nuclear bombs. This fact has become their origin myth, threaded into the very DNA of Bannerman himself, his relatives, and his children. No one on this planet has been untouched by the nuclear industry, but the Bannermans--working-class contributors to the atomic industrial complex--are a unique embodiment of this reality.
Nuclear Family is a lyrical memoir, a series of connected essays that use hard science, popular culture, and personal meditation to explore the role of nuclear weapons and the legacy of Los Alamos in the lives of one American family. Unsung heroes and victims, McCarthy-era interrogations, the Incredible Hulk, and corpses preserved for display are all linked, ultimately, to the bomb and the people who created it. -
We Are Legion (We Are Bob): Bobiverse: Book 1
"I love the Bobiverse! Some of the best sci-fi out there. These novels have everything, but most importantly Bob was there, too." --Andy Weir, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Project Hail Mary The book that launched a thousand Bobs and the first novel in the Bobiverse series from Dennis E. Taylor, part space adventure, part philosophical voyage, We Are Legion (We Are Bob) is a captivating and hilarious exploration of the joys and dangers of artificial intelligence, the wonders of space, and everything that may await us out there. Welcome to the Bobiverse. We are Bob. We are legion. And we never intended on this. Bob Johansson had a plan. After selling his software business, a leisurely retirement awaited him. And, if the cryogenic lab freezing his head succeeds, an even longer retirement in the distant future when his corpsicle gets reawakened. Everything was looking up for Bob. That is, until he's killed crossing the street just moments after signing the papers. A century later, Bob wakes up, not in a utopia but an Earth on the precipice of war. America is run by a extremist government that stripped his rights as a frozen head, uploaded his consciousness into an AI, and selected him to search space for habitable planets as a self-replicating von Neumann probe. It's not ideal, but if he declines, he'll be switched off for good. With Earth in turmoil, space may actually be the safest place for Bob. But the government failed to mention that he isn't alone . . . at least three other countries are looking to claim the next Earth, and they play dirty. Using his new AI abilities and the von Neuman technology he does what any engineer would do: He makes more Bobs--and a virtual cat--and sets to save humanity before it's too late. For fans of Douglas Adams and Terry Pratchett, part space adventure, part philosophical voyage, We Are Legion (We Are Bob) is a captivating and hilarious exploration of the joys and dangers of artificial intelligence, the wonders of space, and everything that may await us out there. -
Awake in the Floating City
WINNER OF THE ASIAN AMERICAN AWARD FOR LITERATURE IN ADULT FICTION - FINALIST FOR THE PEN/HEMINGWAY AWARD FOR DEBUT NOVEL An utterly transporting debut novel about the unexpected relationship between an artist and the 130-year-old woman she cares for--two of the last people living in a flooded San Francisco of the future, the home neither is ready to leave. A MOST ANTICIPATED BOOK FROM PEOPLE MAGAZINE "An astonishing work of art...This is the kind of book that changes you, that leaves you seeing more vividly, and living more fully, in its wake." --Rachel Khong, author of Real Americans Bo knows she should go. Years of rain have drowned the city and almost everyone else has fled. Her mother was carried away in a storm surge and ever since, Bo has been alone. She is stalled: an artist unable to make art, a daughter unable to give up the hope that her mother may still be alive. Half-heartedly, she allows her cousin to plan for her escape--but as the departure day approaches, she finds a note slipped under her door from Mia, an elderly woman who lives in her building and wants to hire Bo to be her caregiver. Suddenly, Bo has a reason to stay. Mia can be prickly, and yet still she and Bo forge a connection deeper than any Bo has had with a client. Mia shares stories of her life that pull Bo back toward art, toward the practice she thought she'd abandoned. Listening to Mia, allowing her memories to become entangled with Bo's own, she's struck by how much history will be lost as the city gives way to water. Then Mia's health turns, and Bo determines to honor their disappearing world and this woman who's brought her back to it, a project that teaches her the lessons that matter most: how to care, how to be present, how to commemorate a life and a place, soon to be lost forever. -
Changes: One Woman's Search For God: The Discovery
This book is devoted to all women (and men) who have gone through many trials and tribulations in their lives, who have come full circle, and who have had to face life and situations as is-women who can put aside their play putty and know they cannot shape the world and control the situations around them.
Women sometimes look at the world through rose-colored glasses, rather than realistically. Life is hard to the fact, therefore skewing the facts makes it easier to deal with life's troubles; hiding is at times more attractive than facing the reality of a situation. We as women must force ourselves to accept situations "as is" and have the strength and willingness to change with the situations and problems and accept and deal with heartaches that come into our lives. These situations and problems are like strong gusts of wind. Women often create a situation in their minds that makes dealing with life's tragedies easier-they will skew the facts to make their life less painful.
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Possession of Alba Díaz
When a demonic presence awakens deep in a Mexican silver mine, the young woman it seizes must turn to the one man she shouldn't trust...from bestselling author Isabel Cañas. In 1765, plague sweeps through Zacatecas. Alba flees with her wealthy merchant parents and fiancé, Carlos, to his family's isolated mine for refuge. But safety proves fleeting as other dangers soon bare their teeth: Alba begins suffering from strange hallucinations, sleepwalking, and violent convulsions. She senses something cold lurking beneath her skin. Something angry. Something wrong. Elías, haunted by a troubled past, came to the New World to make his fortune and escape his family's legacy of greed. Alba, as his cousin's betrothed, is none of his business. Which is of course why he can't help but notice the growing tension between them every time she enters the room...and why he notices her deteriorate when the demon's thirst for blood gets stronger. In the fight for her life, Alba and Elías become entangled with the occult, the Church, long-kept secrets, and each other... not knowing that one of these things will spell their doom. -
Whispers of Unspoken Conversations
Brenda Rushing French began writing poetry in high school, drawn to words as a way of holding what could not always be spoken. In Whispers of Unspoken Conversations, her debut solo collection, the poems live in the quiet spaces between people-in loneliness and longing, in love carried at a distance, and in conversations never finished or never begun.
These poems trace a path through self-awareness and life choices, happiness and heartbreak, melancholy and hope. They reflect on special friendships, family bonds, grief, and death, while lingering on the enduring ache of roads not taken. With tenderness and honesty, French invites readers to sit with their own unspoken thoughts and half-remembered feelings, offering recognition, solace, and connection.
This collection is for anyone who has ever looked back, wondered what if, and felt the weight and beauty of everything left unsaid.
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Sold outB.P.R.D. Omnibus Volume 5
The plague of frogs has ended, but earth will never be the same. The fractured B.P.R.D. struggles to battle dangerous monsters and humans alike, from a trailer-park cult to a Russian town ravaged by a zombie-like virus. Liz Sherman hides from a world that she helped push toward Armageddon, and Abe Sapien is shot down by a girl who's seen the world to come. Follow the struggles of the best--and maybe last--paranormal investigators the world has to offer, with stories by Mike Mignola and John Arcudi and art by Guy Davis, Tyler Crook, and Duncan Fegredo. This latest volume of the B.P.R.D. Omnibus collection is a must-have for all Mignolaverse fans. Collects B.P.R.D.: Hell on Earth New World, Gods and Monsters, and Russia.Sold out -
Anatomy, Physiology, and Pathology Workbook, Third Edition: Study Tools, Practices, and Exercises for Students to Understand the Human Body
Learn anatomy, physiology, and pathology of the human body with this fun and student-focused learning and coloring workbook--includes study tips and 100+ images Anatomy, Physiology, and Pathology--The Workbook offers students an interactive learning guide to deepen their knowledge and understanding of the human body. Designed for ease of comprehension, this learning and coloring workbook is an ideal study tool that appeals to a range of learners with various preferences and needs. Ruth Hull provides an abundance of clear and understandable insights through accessible language and useful learning tools. Test your knowledge through:- Coloring intricate black and white illustrations
- Completing exercises
- Answering revision questions.
With 100+ images to color and study tips included throughout, this learning and coloring workbook also includes activities such as labeling parts, fill-in-the-blank, multiple choice, and more. Anatomy, Physiology, and Pathology--The Workbook is broken down into 3 easily digestible sections. The first section introduces relevant questions and studying exercises of the following topics: skin, hair, and nails; the skeletal system; muscular system; endocrine system; respiratory system; cardiovascular system; lymphatic and immune system; digestive system; urinary system, and the reproductive system. The second section contains more than 10 detailed mock exam papers. The third and final section includes a thorough review of all that was learned in the workbook as well as an answer key. This learning and coloring workbook also serves as an effective refresher for current healthcare and bodywork professionals. - Coloring intricate black and white illustrations
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Whispers of Ink and Starlight
A spellbinding tale of forbidden love and the power of words, where a girl must choose between the life written for her and the future she dares to imagine.
In a small Georgia town, Nelle's life has been carefully scripted by her creator and captor, the reclusive author Wallace Quill. Born from ink and imagination, every breath she takes is dictated by his pen. But on a star-studded Fourth of July night, she meets James--a young man with dreams as vivid as the fireworks above them--and suddenly, the unwritten becomes possible.
As Nelle and James fall deeply in love, they embark on a breathtaking journey across Europe, each new experience a defiant stroke against the words that bind her. But freedom has a price. With every mile they travel, the ink in Nelle's veins threatens to rewrite their story. In a world where every moment could be her last, Nelle and James must fight to write their own happily ever after--before the final page turns.
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Moore's Clinically Oriented Anatomy
Known for its comprehensive coverage, engaging, storytelling approach, and clinical relevance, the bestselling Moore's Clinically Oriented Anatomy, 10th Edition, guides students from initial anatomy and foundational science through clinical training and practice. This popular resource, authored by Drs. Arthur F. Dalley II and Anne M. R. Agur, covers anatomy that is clinically important in physical examination for primary care, interpretation of diagnostic imaging, and the anatomical basis of practice in medical care, rehabilitation and allied health sciences.
- Reflects the latest changes in the clinical application of anatomy, preparing students for course and board exams, while maintaining the highest standards for scientific and clinical accuracy
- Contains even more anatomically accurate and diverse illustrations, combined with numerous photographs and medical images that strengthen comprehension of anatomical concepts and retention of "mental images" of anatomical structures
- Includes Clinical Boxes (popularly known as "blue boxes") that highlight the practical applications of anatomy with illustrations, images, and helpful icons that distinguish the type of clinical information covered
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Again, Harder
Cult author Alice Stoehr's debut short fiction collection about the messy, intersecting lives of a community of Midwestern trans women.
Again, Harder gathers the uncompromising short fiction of Alice Stoehr, which investigates the inner lives, evolving relationships, and often violent marginalization of a community of trans women in a large Midwestern town.
In these stories, a commune of trans separatists seduces a suicidal writer. An obsessive TERF and the trans woman she's fixated on circle one another with building intensity. Polyamorous triads bloom and wilt, hookup app messages fly, friends sit for post-surgical care, and women fall to the toxic allure of Dorothy Lipko, the worst ex-girlfriend you have ever known.
Among this, there is regret, there is poverty, there is depression and sexual anxiety and despair; there is also fleeting, shared joy. Again, Harder is the sardonic heartbeat of a new generation of American trans women.
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Mazzy Star's So Tonight That I Might See
Anthony Gomez III explores how out of the commercial failure of the 1980s Paisley Underground genre, a Los Angeles that suffered one of the highest crime rates in the country, the rise of Chicano/a art in the public eye, and record label disputes, singer Hope Sandoval and guitarist David Roback form the influential dream pop band Mazzy Star.
Mazzy Star's So Tonight That I Might See was a slow, reluctant success. Pushed by Capitol Records as an album for teenagers to make out during, as a record about girlhood, and as music for those uninterested in the era's male aggression, the album's reputation has been plagued by these forced connections ever since. Not that the band's Hope Sandoval or David Roback ever publicly cared to dispel these notions. They preferred to disdain publicity and offer their art without introduction. But there is far more to the Mazzy Star story than media-reluctant musicians and corporate-generated narratives. By tracing the hurried development of their second record, this book revisits how imposed mythologies have contributed to the marginalization of Hope Sandoval's Mexican American background, and the band's place in the larger tradition of Chicano music. It combs through the histories of musicians involved in Sandoval and Roback's prior projects to highlight how Mazzy Star formed partly in response to the rising violence and gentrification of their hometown Los Angeles. Along the way, it ascertains the band's interest in the American Southwest, 1960s psychedelia, and a surrealism which conjures the strange, dark shadows of everyday life in the US.