Wildly-popular artist Ai Yazawa’s beloved fashion-centric manga, Paradise Kiss, is back in a glamorous omnibus edition to celebrate 20 years since the manga began serialization.Follow Yukari’s through-the-looking-glass journey as she is drawn into the world of fashion by a group of passionate, young aesthetes who are determined to make their couture label a success, with Yukari as their muse...

Nana Komatsu is a young woman who's endured an unending string of boyfriend problems. Moving to Tokyo, she's hoping to take control of her life and put all those messy misadventures behind her. She's looking for love and she's hoping to find it in the big city.Nana Osaki, on the other hand, is cool, confident and focused. She swaggers into town and proceeds to kick down the doors to Tokyo's underground punk scene. She's got a dream and won't give up until she becomes Japan's No. 1 ...

Can Two Reincarnates Set Aside Their Differences To Save The Villainess?After being reincarnated as the villainess of her favorite fantasy otome game, Claire realizes she has to act fast to save her twin sister and favorite character from falling in love because she’s cursed to literally die of a broken heart! But that won’t be easy when another reincarnate and a big fan of the fox twins is determined to save Miku—by making her fall in love with him instead! Which ...

Yichang municipality, Hubei province, China, early 1970s. High-school student Jingqiu is one of many educated urban youth sent to the countryside to be "re-educated" under a dictate from Chairman Mao. Jing's father is a political prisoner somewhere in China, and her mother, a former teacher branded as a "capitalist," is now reduced to menial work to support Jing and her two younger siblings.When Jing arrives with a group at Xiping village in the Yangtze River's Three Gorges region,...

The dark can be a terrible, terrible place…A young man's attempts at breaking parole end in a night of horror. A child realizes his Christmas gift might be more sinister than he originally thought. An editor accidentally uncovers his client's sinister plan to cleanse the world of all evil...Scare Street's roster of authors Ron Ripley, David Longhorn, Sara Clancy and A. I. Nasser come together to bring you 10 of the most terrifying tales meant to ch...

After a brush with death, young Hotaru meets Mizuki for the first time in a dream. The next day, Hotaru wanders into an abandoned mansion and comes face-to-face with the girl she met in her dream…

Reincarnated in an alternate world where magic rules all, a socially reclusive twenty-year-old is determined to build the perfect new life as a shut-in. But unlucky for him, his magical potential is deemed so ridiculously low that his royal parents abandon him immediately after his birth. Left to survive alone in a wild world full of magical dangers, the newborn prince manages to thrive against all odds…because, little does he know, his true magic power is ridiculously off the charts! Join...

Is the World in Danger via China, AI, Robotics & Big Tech? This book will disclose our Micro-Botic Terrorism (MBT) brief submitted to Washington in the spring of 2019. It will expand by explaining the discovery of Bio-Digital Social Programming within the Human-Bio-Digital Network, IoT, Internet, Smart Phones, and the emerging treats of AI, Robotics, MBT, and Bio-Digital control of human beings through Artificial Intelligence.The book will further explain the AI & Robotics Weaponiz...

This guide offers a structured approach to the fundamentals of shrimp-keeping, focusing on creating and maintaining a suitable habitat for Neocaridina and Caridina species. It provides information on the essential first steps, beginning with the selection of the aquarium and its proper placement. Special considerations for setting up a nano tank are addressed, alongside guidance on installing technical equipment.A key focus is on the practical aspects of a shrimp tank setup. Readers...

From its origins in bicycle workshops and steam-powered experiments to its role as a global cultural symbol, the motorcycle has traveled a remarkable road. Riding Free: The History, Culture, and Appeal of Motorcycling tells the complete story of how two wheels and an engine reshaped mobility, industry, sport, and identity across continents and generations.Tracing the evolution of engineering breakthroughs, legendary manufacturers, wartime service, racing innovation, custom...

Discover the multifaceted world of ballet with Ballet Foundation: A Guide to Technique, Artistry, and Choreography. This ballet book is designed to provide a structured and comprehensive overview for aspiring dancers and parents who seek a solid foundation in ballet education.The book begins with practical guidance on starting your ballet journey. It covers the essential first steps, from selecting a suitable ballet school to understanding the criteria for quality teaching. It provi...

Dive into the world of AI with 'ChatGPT Essentials: Prompt Engineering for Life and Work,' your essential guide to understanding and using ChatGPT effectively. Much like being internet-savvy was crucial in the early digital age, learning prompt engineering is key in today's AI-driven world. This book breaks down the complex world of ChatGPT, making it easy to understand its development, capabilities, and how it can be applied in everyday life and work. Whether you're starting out or lookin...