Rudeus and his father Paul have traveled the world to rescue all the members of their scattered family, and the final obstacle to their happy reunion now stands before them. Rudeus's mother Zenith is imprisoned by a vicious hydra, a beast of legend that won't go down without a fight! Father and son will do whatever it takes to bring her home, and prepare to put their lives on the line alongside a party of veteran adventurers. The raid on the teleportation labyrinth reaches its tumultuous c...

African Oral Literature: An Introduction guides us from the very beginnings of African oral traditions, through the whole range of theories and contexts, and right up to the modern technological age.This comprehensive and engaging textbook covers the key concepts and methodologies behind the history, formation, delivery, and performance of oral literature. Folktales, proverbs, rhetoric, jokes, poetry, and theatre are explored in turn, before looking at compositional techni...

They say she is a devil who crawled her way out of hell. They call her a monster, but he only believes what he sees and to him, she is an angel in disguise.."What do you think you are doing assassin ?"Alexandra calmly asked as she leaned against the opened window crossing her arms and blocking the only way out trapping him in her office.The assassin grinned "Stealing the Alpha female and putting my fingerprint in the books of history "The lethal female chuck...

Rudeus Greyrat has finally emerged victorious from the showdown at Biheiril Kingdom. With his hard-fought battle over, he can finally rest easy and put his adventuring days behind him. Yeah right! The epic fight may be done, but the story of the Jobless Reincarnation cast is far from over. There's still Norn's wedding, Lucie's first day at school, hunting down marriage partners for Dohga and Isolde, and then...is that Ghislaine?! Get ready for a bounty of antics and action from the Mushoku...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • It’s time to saddle up! Lil Nas X, the chart-topping music icon and internet sensation behind the hit single “Old Town Road,” has crafted an empowering alphabet adventure that shows off his signature “S is for Swagger” and “X is for Extra” energy in a kid-friendly picture book that is one of a kind—just like him!*A is for Adventure. Every day is a brand-new start!**B is for Boots—*whether they’re big ...

This book, starting from multiple disciplines and perspectives, combining qualitative and quantitative analysis, examines the cooperation between China and Eurasian countries under the framework of the "Belt and Road Initiative". It covers five topics, namely, policy communication, facilities connection, trade flow, capital circulation and people-to-people interactions. Despite different perspectives and methods, the contributing authors are agreed that the construction of the "Belt and Ro...

The Shirone Kingdom summons Zanoba home, saying they need more manpower to weather a recent coup d'etat, but Rudeus doesn't buy it: could it be a trap from the Man-God? He and Roxy travel with Zanoba as protection, only to come face-to-face with the fifth of the Seven Great Powers: Randolph Marianne, the Death God. It'll be hard work to best the Man-God's machinations, especially when Rudeus never quite knows who to trust!

Postmarked: Upstate South Carolina is a captivating journey through time, blending vintage postcards with modern photographs to tell the story of a changing landscape. From historic hotels and churches to long-standing schools, this collection captures the evolution of these iconic places, some lost to time, others still standing with new faces.Through these images, the book highlights the enduring spirit of the region, celebrating both its past and present. Whether you're...

Kicked out by his family and wandering the streets, an unemployed 34-year-old shut-in thinks he's hit rock-bottom--just as he's hit and killed by a speeding truck! Awakening to find himself reborn as an infant in a world of swords and sorcery, but with the memories of his first life intact, Rudeus Greyrat is determined not to repeat his past mistakes. He's going to make the most of this reincarnation as he sets off on the adventure of a second lifetime!

The final disciple of the Man-God appears alongside the treacherous Geese: Badigadi. Equipped with Laplace's Fighting God Armor and an unparalleled ability to regenerate his body, Badigadi promises a vicious, no-holds-barred fight to the death like Rudeus's team has never seen before. Rudeus's lifelong war against the Man-God is almost over--what will be left when the dust clears?

Na'ama Carlin, Louise Chappell and Siobhan O'Sullivan all received the diagnosis people dread cancer. Working in universities, these three women knew how to speak up. But in Cancer World, their voices were often unheard. As they negotiated medical hierarchies, 'scanxiety', gender bias, ongoing treatments and confronting diagnoses, they met others who felt the same.In Being Patient, Na'ama, Louise and Siobhan share their own stories and talk to people about their experience...

As the demand for natural and sustainable solutions grows, Canolol and Derivatives: Chemistry, Extraction, Properties and Application in Food explores the science and potential of canolol, a powerful antioxidant derived from oilseed products like canola and mustard. With antioxidant activity surpassing compounds like vitamin C and quercetin, canolol offers exceptional promise for food preservation and health applications, including anti-inflammatory, anticancer, and antimutagenic ...