A celebration of all things Manga, with striking facts and quotes about the Japanese phenomenon that has taken the world by storm."Manga" is a broad term for Japanese storytelling in the form of comic books or graphic novels. The simple but wildly expressive drawings and gripping storylines have captured the globe, with the stories spanning love, horror, sport and more - there is truly manga for everyone.The manga hype has transcended its original book form and its populari...

Drink or dessert? Fad or flavoursome? With as many flavours as there are teas and fruits, Bubble Tea has confused and delighted people since its conception. While it's divided opinion, the Taiwanese treat has now solidified itself as a firm favourite and a global phenomenon - it's here to stay!Whether you want to learn more about the origins of this moreish milk drink, what the "bubbles" refer to (clue: it's not the tapioca pearls...), or get inspiration of how to make your own at ...

Mantras are simple chants that hold immense transformative power. The practice of healing mantras has been passed across cultures over centuries, and this sacred tradition is still found to be highly effective for tackling modern day ailments and stresses.Whether you are looking to improve your mental wellbeing by alleviating stress and enhancing focus, enhance emotional wellness by improving your resilience and fostering positive feelings, or even target physical healing to encour...

Jenny’s never had much time for boys, K-pop, or really anything besides her dream of being a professional cellist. But when she finds herself falling for a K-pop idol, she has to decide whether their love is worth the risk. A modern forbidden romance wrapped in the glamorous and exclusive world of K-pop, XOXO is perfect for fans of Jenny Han and Maurene Goo.**Jenny didn’t get to be an award-winning, classically trained cellist without choosing pr...

Lower your gaze. The light is not for you Ex-soldier Sunho lives in the Under World, with no recollection of his previous life. He does odd jobs to scrape by, until he comes across the chance of a lifetime: capture the girl who wields the light.Ren is a spirited acrobat with a hidden magic - when her family is attacked by a humanlike demon, she releases a blast of silver light to kill the monster. Suffering a devastating loss, she now must save her bel...

Station Eleven meets Leave the World Behind in this family drama at the end of the world about a crumbling household’s attempts to find their way back to each other amidst a cataclysmic event."Our father had imagined the end of the world so often that, for a while, he believed that he summoned it."The Minton family is in crisis. After losing his job, Marcus begins stockpiling cans, running evacuat...

The entire first year of the best-selling Werewolf High series is now available in one collection!Join Lucy and the pack in the first three books, as they face down all the dangers that come along with werewolves, witches and high school!Book 1: The Truth SpellLucy O'Connor is more IT girl than "it girl" but even though she'll never fit in, the scholarship to elite Amaris High is an opportunity she can't refuse.The ...

'Clever, creative, and exquisitely written' STEPHANIE GARBER'A beautiful, mesmerizing retelling' ELIZABETH LIMDon't chase fate. Let fate chase you.The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea is the*New York Times* Bestseller in a magical feminist retelling of a classic Korean legend, perfect for fans of Uprooted and Miyazaki's Spirited Away.For generations, ...

New York Times bestselling author Axie Oh's ASAP is the much anticipated companion novel to beloved romance XOXO, following fan favorites Sori, the wealthy daughter of a K-pop company owner, and Nathaniel, her K-pop star ex-boyfriend, in a swoon-worthy second chance love story.Sori has worked her whole life to become a K-pop idol, until she realizes she doesn’t want a life forever in the spotlight. But that’s not actually up to Sori—she’s caught between her exacting mother’s entert...

K-pop Dance Education is the first comprehensive guide to teaching, studying, and researching K-pop dance in global contexts.Through ethnographic fieldwork with fifty K-pop dance professionals, idols, agency CEOs, and choreographers across the US and Korea, this book offers an inside view of K-pop dance pedagogy. Integrating dance and performance studies, media studies, and cultural studies, it establishes five foundational movements of K-pop dance training in studio and e...

Final Fantasy meets Shadow and Bone in the incredible sequel to New York Times bestselling author Axie Oh's The Floating World, a romantic fantasy duology inspired by Korean Legend.The battle is over, but the war is just beginning . . .With the help of her friends and allies, Ren managed to topple the General's insurrection, but the Floating World and its territories are still under threat of attack from ...

A New York Times Bestseller!Axie Oh's The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea is an enthralling retelling of a classic Korean folktale, perfect for fans of Wintersong, Uprooted, and Miyazaki’s Spirited Away.Deadly storms have ravaged Mina’s homeland for generations. Floods sweep away entire villages, while bloody wars are waged over the few remaining resources. Her people believe the Sea God, once thei...