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Making a Scene
"Illuminating." --The Washington Post * "Candid and relatable." --Time *"Riveting and personal." --Mindy Kaling * "Captivatingly immediate." --The Skimm * A "poignant, frank, and intimate" (The New York Times) memoir by actress Constance Wu about family, love, sex, shame, trauma, and how she found her voice. Growing up in the friendly suburbs of Richmond, Virginia, Constance Wu was often scolded for having big feelings or strong reactions. "Good girls don't make scenes," people warned her. And while she spent most of her childhood suppressing her bold, emotional nature, she found an early outlet in community theater--it was the one place where big feelings were okay--were good, even. Acting became her refuge, and eventually her vocation. At eighteen she moved to New York, where she'd spend the next ten years of her life auditioning, waiting tables, and struggling to make rent before her two big breaks: the TV sitcom Fresh Off the Boat and the hit film Crazy Rich Asians. Here Constance shares private memories of childhood, young love and heartbreak, sexual assault and harassment, and how she "made it" in Hollywood. Raw, relatable, and enthralling, Making a Scene is an intimate portrait of the pressures and pleasures of existing in today's world. -
Sold outYu-Gi-Oh! the Art of the Cards
The Yu-Gi-Oh! TRADING CARD GAME allows kids, teenagers, and adults to relive the exciting duels that take place in the animated Yu-Gi-Oh! series. Yu-Gi-Oh! THE ART OF THE CARDS collects the classic artwork of every real life playable card featured in the original Yu-Gi-Oh! DUEL MONSTERS animated series. Featuring over 800 cards, this prestigious hardcover tome is the ultimate archive of the cards used by Yugi Muto, Joey Wheeler, Seto Kaiba, Mai Valentine and more in their battles to prove who truly has "the Heart of the Cards".
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Museum of Things
Each poem begins with a museum tag as one might see next to an artwork gallery, but these poems examine everyday objects given to the author by her family and friends. "On Jolly Holiday" (about an umbrella connected to the children's classic Mary Poppins) was nominated for a Pushcart Prize.
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Fighting for America: Nisei Soldiers
The last installment in a series of graphic novels that began with We Hereby Refuse (Washington State Book Award Finalist) and Those Who Helped Us:
This book tells the stories of six courageous Japanese American soldiers from the Pacific Northwest who volunteered to fight in the combined 442nd Regimental Combat Team with the 100th Infantry Battalion during World War II.
While their friends and family were incarcerated in American concentration camps, Nisei soldiers fought heroically in the most dangerous missions on the European front. Adapted from interviews by Lawrence Matsuda and brought to life by Matt Sasaki's dynamic illustrations, Fighting for America preserves and honors the stories of six veterans who made a significant mark on American history.
Shiro Kashino, Army Infantry Sergeant
Frank Nishimura, Army Infantry
Jimmie Kanaya, Army Medic
Roy Matsumoto, Military Intelligence in the Pacific
Tosh Yasutake, Army Medic
Teruyuki "Turk" Susuki, Army Infantry
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That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime 10
As players of Monster Hunter and Dungeons & Dragons know, the slime is not exactly the king of the fantasy monsters. So when a 37-year-old Tokyo salaryman dies and wakes up in a world of elves and magic, he's a little disappointed to find he's become a blind, boneless slime monster. SCHOOL OF HARD KNOCKS Over the course of his new life as a slime, Rimuru has overcome many trials and tribulations--aggressive neighbors, treacherous plots, deadly beasts--to build his very own nation of monsters. For a change of pace, he's decided to engage in a diplomatic tour of the nearby human kingdoms, where he might have found his most challenging adversary yet: a classroom of rowdy children! Can he live up to the memory of his long-lost friend Shizu by taking care of her former pupils? -
Alice in Kyoto Forest, Volume 1: Volume 1
Orphaned at a young age, Alice has lived with her aunt for most of her childhood. But her uncle is abusive and resentful, and at fifteen years old, Alice decides to return home to Kyoto and train as a maiko, eventually hoping to become a geisha.
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Dragon Ball (3-In-1 Edition), Vol. 4: Includes Vols. 10, 11 & 12
Akira Toriyama's groundbreaking, iconic, best-selling series now in an omnibus edition! Dragon Ball introduces a young monkey-tailed boy named Goku (a wry update of the classic Chinese "Monkey King" legend), whose quiet life changes when he meets a girl named Bulma who is on a quest to collect seven "Dragon Balls." If she gathers them all, an incredibly powerful dragon will appear and grant her one wish. But the precious orbs are scattered all over the world, and Bulma could use the help of a certain super-strong boy... Turtle vs. Crane The next Tenka'ichi Budokai martial art tournament is just around the corner, and an eager Son Goku can't wait to face even tougher fighters for the "Strongest Under the Heavens" title! Among the contestants include pipsqueak Chaozu and three-eyed Tenshinhan, deadly disciples of Tsuru-Sen'nin, the Crane Hermit! As it turns out, Tsuru-Sen'nin is an old rival of Goku's teacher Kame-sen'nin (also known as the Turtle hemit). What's worse, Tsuru-Sen'nin orders Chaozu and Tenshinhan to kill the Kame Sen'nin disciples! Will crane-style kung fu beat out turtle style? As these two martial arts schools duke it out in the tournament ring, things just might turn fatal! -
Magi: The Labyrinth of Magic, Vol. 1
An epic dungeon-busting adventure inspired by One Thousand and One Nights! Deep within the desert lie the mysterious Dungeons, vast stores of riches there for the taking by anyone lucky enough to find them and brave enough to venture into the depths from where few have ever returned. Plucky young adventurer Aladdin means to find the Dungeons and their riches, but Aladdin may be just as mysterious as the treasures he seeks. Together with the djinn Ugo and his friend Alibaba, Aladdin sets out to find his fortune in the depths of the endless dunes... -
Wishes
An arresting, poetic journey and a moving reflection on immigration, family, and home, from an acclaimed creative team.Wishes tells the powerful, honest story about one Vietnamese family's search for a new home on the other side of the world, and the long-lasting and powerful impact that makes on one of the youngest members of the family. Inspired by actual events in the author's life, this is a narrative that is both timely and timeless. Told through the eyes of a young girl, the story chronicles a family's difficult and powerful journey to pack up what they can carry and to leave their world behind, traveling to a new and unknown place in a crowded boat. With sparse, poetic, and lyrical text from acclaimed author Mượn Thị Văn, thoughtful back matter about the author's connection to the story, and luminous, stunning illustrations from Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree Victo Ngai, Wishes tells a powerful and timely story in a gentle and approachable way for young children and their families.
Wishes is a must-have book for every child's bookshelf.
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Dragonball 3-In-1, Volume 6: Volumes 16, 17, 18
Akira Toriyama's groundbreaking, iconic, best-selling series now in an omnibus edition! Dragon Ball introduces a young monkey-tailed boy named Goku (a wry update of the classic Chinese "Monkey King" legend), whose quiet life changes when he meets a girl named Bulma who is on a quest to collect seven "Dragon Balls." If she gathers them all, an incredibly powerful dragon will appear and grant her one wish. But the precious orbs are scattered all over the world, and Bulma could use the help of a certain super-strong boy... The Greatest Hero on Earth Goku and Piccolo finally face each other down in the final match of the Tenka'ichi Budōkai! Piccolo is ready and willing to unleash all his power to win--something Goku may hesitate to do. Taking down Piccolo is going to take all of Goku's skill and wits...and courage! But after the tournament is over, life goes on. There will be new enemies to face and even more surprising new allies! -
Sold outMaiden of the Needle, Vol. 2 (Manga)
Yui's blessweaving has the power... to alter the entire kingdom's fate. A whirlwind of changes is in store for Yui--not only is she now engaged to the former king, Argit Lomestometlo, but her new fiancé tells her she must become the head of House Nuir to avoid being ensnared by her family's pact! First, though, Yui needs to earn the current king's approval, which she can only do by proving that her skills are second to none. The perfect opportunity to show off her blessweaving arises at the royal ball, where an important noble is wronged at the hands of a certain Nuir...Sold out -
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Persona 5, Vol. 5
Based on the popular video game, this manga's phantom thieves will steal your heart! After being arrested and having to transfer to a new high school in Tokyo, Akira Kurusu is given the goal of rehabilitation and awakened to a new power--the power of one's true self, a Persona. Using his Persona and the mysterious navigation app Mementos, Akira and his friends take on the role of Phantom Thieves, saving people from the twisted desires of those around them. First, the Phantom Thieves reformed twisted schoolteacher Suguru Kamoshida. Next, they succeeded in changing the heart of their second target, the master artist Ichiryusai Madarame. But back in the real world, Shujin Academy student council president Makoto Nijima is starting to suspect that Akira and his friends may be more than just average students. Meanwhile, a criminal organization operating in Shibuya has started to target high school students in a new, devious scam. Will the Phantom Thieves be able to prove they're the good guys while keeping their identities a secret?! -
Soul Eater, Vol. 12
The DWMA student body is still reeling after the news that one of their own is a witch. But as one young witch flees Death City, another has come back to DWMA hoping to strike a deal with Shinigami-sama. Medusa has already proven herself a traitor to the school, but the information she offers is critical to DWMA's efforts to take down Arachnophobia and curb the spread of madness. Can Medusa be trusted to lead a team of students into the heart of enemy territory?! -
Kamisama Kiss, Vol. 6
When Nanami inherits a shrine, it comes with divine powers and a hot fox spirit! Nanami Momozono is alone and homeless after her dad skips town to evade his gambling debts and the debt collectors kick her out of her apartment. So when a man she's just saved from a dog offers her his home, she jumps at the opportunity. But it turns out that his place is a shrine, and Nanami has unwittingly taken over his job as a local deity! Every year, kami from all over Japan gather in Izumo for a sort of divine convention. One of Mikage's friends comes to the shrine to invite Nanami to the retreat, but it turns out most of the other kami and Tomoe don't want her to go. Can Nanami prove she's kami enough to attend...or does she even want to bother? -
Where Is Mount Everest?
As the recent deaths of sixteen Sherpas underscore, climbing Mount Everest remains a daunting challenge. Located in the Himalayas, Everest is the highest mountain in the world at a whopping 29,028 feet. In this compelling narrative, Nico Medina guides readers through the mountain's ancient beginnings, first human settlers, historic climbs, and the modern commercialization of mountain-climbing. With stories of expeditions gone wrong and miraculously successful summit climbs, this is a thrilling addition to the Where Is? series!