Language: English, Binding: Hardback, Number of pages: 560, Publishers: Dark Horse Comics, Author: Yasuhiro Nightow,Justin Burns, ISBN-13: 9781506738765, Date of issue: 2025
Language: English, Binding: Paperback, Number of pages: 224, Publishers: Little, Brown Book Group, Author: Chugong, ISBN-13: 9781975319410, Date of issue: 2023
Brought together in this boxed set is the complete Skyward series of novels, by fantasy legend Brandon Sanderson. Dive into an epic world, filled with danger, conspiracy and a girl who will travel beyond the stars to save the world she loves from destruction... For she'll go to the end of the galaxy to save humankind if she needs to.Follow Spensa's journey skyward - from beginning to end - in this searing science fiction series by worldwide phenomenon, Brandon Sanderson. Contains:SkywardStarsightCytonicSkyward Flight (co-written with Janci Patterson)Defiant****** Praise for Brandon Sanderson "Epic in every sense" -The Guardian on The Way of Kings "Brandon Sanderson's reputation is finally as big as his novels" -The New York Times on Words of Radiance "If you're a fan of fantasy and haven't read the Mistborn trilogy yet, you have no excuses" -Forbes on Mistborn "A fresh view of how a world can grow, building new dimensions into the best of the old. Sanderson continues to show that he is one of the best authors in the genre" -Library Journal (starred review) on The Alloy of Law "Sanderson's fresh ideas on the source and employment of magic are both arresting and original [...] Think brisk.Think fun. Enjoy" -Kirkus, on The Alloy of Law "Mystery, magic, romance, political wrangling, religious conflict, fights for equality, sharp writing and wonderful, robust characters...Sanderson is a writer to watch" -Publishers Weekly, starred review, on Elantris
Alchemy tore the Elric brothers' bodies apart. Can their bond make them whole again? A hardcover collector's edition of one of the most beloved manga and anime of all time! Fully remastered with an updated translation and completely fresh lettering, and presented with color pages on large-trim, archival-quality paper, this gorgeous hardcover edition presents the timeless dark adventures of the Elric brothers as they were truly meant to be seen. Includes brand-new cover art, with a new color insert and behind-the-scenes character sketches from author Hiromu Arakawa!In an alchemical ritual gone wrong, Edward Elric lost his arm and his leg, and his brother Alphonse became nothing but a soul in a suit of armor. With long-sought answers in hand, the brothers and their allies prepare for the reckoning that looms on the Promised Day...
The words you need to communicate with confidence. Vocabulary explanations and practice for upper-intermediate level (B2) learners of English. Perfect for both self-study and classroom activities. Quickly expand your vocabulary with over 100 units of easy to understand explanations and practice exercises. Be confident about what you are learning, thanks to Cambridge research into how English is really spoken and written, and get better at studying by yourself, with units on learning vocabulary, personalised practice and an easy to use answer key.
To the world, they were a scandal. To each other, an obsession.'Part Wuthering Heights and part Daisy Jones and the Six . . . As brilliantly choreographed as a gold-medal performance' JODI PICOULTEveryone thinks Heath Rocha was my first love. He wasn't. My first love was figure skating.Katarina Shaw has always known she's destined to become an Olympic skater. When she meets Heath Rocha, a lonely kid stuck in the foster care system, their instant connection makes them a formidable duo on the ice. Clinging to skating - and each other - to escape their turbulent lives, Kat and Heath go from childhood sweethearts to champion ice dancers, captivating fans with their scorching chemistry, rebellious style and rollercoaster relationship.Until, at the Olympic Games, as the world holds its breath, a shocking incident instantly destroys their partnership.Ten years later, an unauthorised tell-all documentary reignites the public obsession with Shaw and Rocha. If Kat wants to own her story, she must break her silence. As Kat's account of her dramatic rise and fall alternates with scandalous interviews from the film, The Favourites spins into a dance between passion, ambition and what it truly means to win.Sensational rumours have haunted Kat and Heath's every step for years, but the truth may be even more outrageous than the headlines.The first print run of The Favourites will have purple sprayed edges, while stock lasts.
As a faithful Mormon, Soren Johansson has always believed he'll be reunited with his loved ones in an eternal hereafter. Then, he dies. Soren wakes to find himself cast by a God he has never heard of into a Hell whose dimensions he can barely grasp: a vast
In one of the most memorable novels of recent years, Kazuo Ishiguro imagines the lives of a group of students growing up in a darkly skewered version of contemporary England. Narrated by Kathy, now 31, Never Let Me Go hauntingly dramatises her attempts to come to terms with her childhood at the seemingly idyllic Hailsham School, and with the fate that has always awaited her and her closest friends in the wider world.A story of love, friendship and memory, Never Let Me Go is charged throughout with a sense of the fragility of life.
BE CAREFUL WHAT YOU WISH FOR!Serena’s priestly prowess is making a splash in Axel! …Much to Aqua’s dismay. Is the town only big enough for one powerful priest? Does Axel not need its goddess anymore…? Yet unbeknownst to most, winning the affection of the masses ties into Serena’s master plan! While having many faithful followers suits her goals, her true prize is Kazuma Satou! If successfully enthralled, the greatest obstacle to the Demon King’s ambitions would finally be removed! At least, that was the hope…
The must-read BL webtoon by DOYAK is now in print! In this mature-rated comic three men collide in a tangled web of love, power, and crime. When a chance encounter brings earnest photographer Jo into the orbit of the aloof and gorgeous Ian, Jo falls hard. An undeniable attraction simmers between them, and Jo is determined to break through Ian’s indifferent façade.But Ian’s life isn’t made for romance. As he works to free himself from his past life as a high-profile member of a dangerous gang — and from TJ, his on-again, off-again lover — a power struggle threatens to erupt within the crime syndicate. If Ian isn’t careful, events might spiral out of control, dragging him back into a world of corruption and murder.Volume 1 collects episodes 1–13 of the webcomic Wet Sand.
Focus 2nd Edition je řada učebnic pro studenty středních škol a gymnázií, koncipovaná jako komplexní příprava na jazykové zkoušky. Nová edice navazuje na úspěšnou předchozí edici a nabízí vše, co na ní učitelé oceňují, a přináší navíc to, co učitelé žádají. Inspiruje a motivuje studenty prostřednictvím celé řady autentických materiálů. Nová jsou videa z dílny BBC a vlogy zaměřené na gramatiku v kontextu. Oblíbená sekce Word Store zůstává základním kamenem metodiky při osvojování si slovní zásoby. Společně s online cvičeními pomáhá učitelům personalizovat výuku a zajišťuje tak kontinuální rozvoj znalostí studentů. Bohatá zásoba jazykových cvičení a rozšířené procvičování zkouškových dovedností pomáhá studentům úspěšně absolvovat maturitní zkoušku.
The International Bestseller now in paperback. The story of Elena and Lila begins in the 1950s in a poor neighbourhood on the outskirts of Naples. Growing up on these tough streets the two girls learn to rely on each other ahead of anyone else, as their friendship, becomes a not always perfect shelter from hardship. Through the lives of Elena and Lila, we see a country undergoing momentous change.
THE DOOR OF DARKNESS IS CAST OPEN—THE WORLD ADVANCES TO A NEW FIELDThe specter of war hangs thick in the air of the Oriana Kingdom, where Princess Rose is expected to wed Duke Perv. This supposed marriage cannot and will not stand, though, as it would throw a major wrench in a certain shadowbroker’s plans. Not one to miss an opportunity for sleuthing, Cid makes his way to the royal capital to put a stop to the ceremony, but are there even bigger schemes at work behind this unholy matrimony?
Old companions reunited in the dungeon...Will ex-comrads be able to work together in the rescue of Falin from the Lunatic Magician? Will a shared meal manage to right past wrongs?
'What shall we do?' said Twoflower. 'Panic?' said Rincewind hopefully. He always held that panic was the best means of survival. As it moves towards a seemingly inevitable collision with a malevolent red star, the Discworld could do with a hero. What it doesn't need is a singularly inept and cowardly wizard, still recovering from the trauma of falling off the edge of the world, or a well-meaning tourist and his luggage which has a mind (and legs) of its own. Which is a shame because that's all there is...
A deluxe bind-up edition of Naoki Urasawa’s award-winning epic of doomsday cults, giant robots and a group of friends trying to save the world from destruction!Humanity, having faced extinction at the end of the 20th century, would not have entered the new millennium if it weren’t for them. In 1969, during their youth, they created a symbol. In 1997, as the coming disaster slowly starts to unfold, that symbol returns. This is the story of a group of boys who try to save the world.The giant robot has been built, awaiting its great awakening, but the Friend’s identity has yet to be revealed. Time passes day by day, counting down to December 31, 2000…the day that Earth is destined to see its end. The only ones who can save the world are the nine friends who wrote The Book of Prophecy in their childhood days. Will humanity enter the new world—the new century—safe and sound?
Plucky Gon's quest to find his dad leads him into a whole world of crazy adventure. Hunters are a special breed, dedicated to tracking down treasures, magical beasts, and even other people. But such pursuits require a license, and less than one in a hundred thousand can pass the grueling qualification exam. Those who do pass gain access to restricted areas, amazing stores of information, and the right to call themselves Hunters. All aboard the Black Whale, because the journey to the Dark Continent is beginning! And this will be anything but a pleasure cruise, because the King of Kakin has ordered his princes to fight to the death to succeed him-on the ship! But this won't be an ordinary battle. They'll be using hired guards with fantastic powers to fight! Including Kurapika and some of the Zodiac members!A fan-favorite series by the legendary mangaka Yoshihiro Togashi of YuYu Hakusho fame.
Business Result Second Edition offers business professionals more communication and language practice than ever before, helping students develop relevant communication skills they can use immediately in the workplace. For business professionals looking to advance their careers through improving their English, Business Result Second Edition is a practical Business English course that focuses on real, relevant communication skills they can immediately use in the workplace. The easy-to-use, flexible and adaptable materials with comprehensive support and guidance from the Teacher's Book allow teachers to tailor their lessons to the needs of their students with minimum effort. With new Online Practice providing automatically-marked practice activities for self-study, video and audio to download or stream, and progress tracking for students and teachers. Key features NEW Talking Points get students talking about business concepts that are relevant to their work NEW Viewpoints integrate video into the lesson to bring business English to life NEW Language Points provide explicit grammar explanations applied in a business context EXTENDED Practically Speaking sections help students put language to use immediately NEW video and audio available to stream and download at home or in class NEW automatically-marked Online Practice activities with instant answers provide extra practice of new language learnt in class - ideal for self study NEW Online Practice enables progress tracking for teachers and students
'Are you happy in your life?' Those are the last words Jason Dessen hears before the masked abductor knocks him unconscious. Before he wakes to find himself strapped to a gurney, surrounded by strangers in hazmat suits. Before the man he's never met smiles down at him and says, 'Welcome back, my friend.' In this world he's woken up to, Jason's life is not the one he knows. His wife is not his wife. His son was never born. And Jason is not an ordinary college physics professor but a celebrated genius who has achieved something remarkable. Something impossible.Is it this world or the other that's the dream? And even if the home he remembers is real, how can Jason possibly make it back to the family he loves?The answers lie in a journey more wondrous and horrifying than anything he could've imagined - one that will force him to confront the darkest parts of himself even as he battles a terrifying, seemingly unbeatable foe.From the author of the best-selling Wayward Pines trilogy, Dark Matter is a brilliantly plotted tale that is at once sweeping and intimate, mind-bendingly strange and profoundly human - a relentlessly surprising thriller about choices, paths not taken, and how far we'll go to claim the lives we dream of.
Language: English, Binding: Paperback, Number of pages: 380, Publishers: Penguin LCC US, Author: Shirotaka, ISBN-13: 9781638589785, Date of issue: 2023
After returning from a seaside vacation, Nanami is shocked to discover that the townsfolk consider her shrine abandoned. She decides to hold a summer festival for the local humans and yokai to revitalize the shrine's reputation. But Tomoe is strangely reluctant. Can Nanami pull off the festival with a little help from her yokai friends, or will Tomoe's naysaying spell disaster?
Antisocial, dorky boy seeks fun-loving, sexy vampire for blood-sucking and transforming into her minion.Nanakusa is a vampire. That’s okay with human Ko. He wants to be one too. But transformation doesn’t come that easily...One sleepless night, Ko slips out to walk the streets. Life after dark is a revelation! When flirtatious Nazuna invites Ko to spend the night at her place in an abandoned building, he’s stoked! But then he awakens to kisses on his neck with a little too much bite to them... Is it just the delicious taste of his blood that makes her meet him night after night for late-night adventures, conversation and...naps? Or something else? Then, when a cute girl from Ko’s past shows up and competes for his attention, his budding relationship with the undead is put to the test!
In the beginning there was ...a turtle. Somewhere on the frontier between thought and reality exists the Discworld, a parallel time and place which might sound and smell very much like our own, but which looks completely different. Particularly as it's carried though space on the back of a giant turtle (sex unknown). It plays by different rules. But then, some things are the same everywhere. The Disc's very existence is about to be threatened by a strange new blight: the world's first tourist, upon whose survival rests the peace and prosperity of the land. Unfortunately, the person charged with maintaining that survival in the face of robbers, mercenaries and, well, Death, is a spectacularly inept wizard...
Join Monkey D. Luffy and his swashbuckling crew in their search for the ultimate treasure, the One Piece.As a child, Monkey D. Luffy dreamed of becoming King of the Pirates. But his life changed when he accidentally ate the Gum-Gum Fruit, an enchanted Devil Fruit that gave him the ability to stretch like rubber. Its only drawback? He'll never be able to swim again-a serious handicap for an aspiring sea dog! Years later, Luffy sets off on his quest to find the "One Piece," said to be the greatest treasure in the world...Luffy and crew regroup on the Sunny, their trusty vessel, to continue the battle against fearsome Emperor Kaido. But when their backup doesn't show, they have to go it alone against the pirate known as "the strongest creature alive." Things look up when they're joined by some unexpected allies in the land of Wano, but it turns out the enemy also has some surprising (and terrifying) friends!
Also known as MDZS, the comic/manhua version of the New York Times bestselling novels from China that also inspired an animated adaptation and the live-action series The Untamed! Experience this historical fantasy tale of two powerful men who find each other through life and death in this English version of the beautiful, full-color comic!Feared and hated for his sinister abilities, Wei Wuxian–the grandmaster of demonic cultivation–was driven to his death when the most powerful clans united to destroy him.Thirteen years later, Wei Wuxian is reborn. Summoned by a young man who sacrificed his soul in a forbidden ritual, Wei Wuxian is now bound to seek vengeance on the stranger’s behalf or risk the destruction of his own soul. But when an evil entity emerges, a familiar face from Wei Wuxian’s past suddenly appears amidst the chaos–a powerful cultivator who will help shine a light on the dark truths that surround them. Don’t miss this full-color xianxia fantasy manhua/comic from China about two powerful men who are drawn to each other through war and across lifetimes!
Language: English, Binding: Paperback, Number of pages: 204, Publishers: Seven Seas, Author: Yukiko Nozawa, ISBN-13: 9781638581369, Date of issue: 2022
With the tabloids still out for blood, Nana and her Blast bandmates move into a weird dorm building run by their agency. But they've barely got enough time to settle into their new digs because their crammed schedule has them running from music studio to TV interview. The stress of band life and dealing with a disintegrating Ren have started to take their toll on Nana. If she collapses now, will she ever get back up?
Now in paperback, the concluding volume of Elena and Lilas story. Elena has returned to Naples - Lila, on the other hand, could never free herself from the city of her birth.She is a successful entrepreneur, but her success draws her into closer proximity with the nepotism and violence that infect the neighbourhood - Lila is unstoppable, unmanageable, unforgettable.
Shortlisted for the Man Booker, Deborah Levy tells a hypnotic tale of female sexuality, power and myth. Two women arrive in a village on the Spanish coast. Rose is suffering from a strange illness. Her daughter Sofia has brought her here to find a cure. Through the opposing figures of mother and daughter, Deborah Levy explores the strange and monstrous nature of womanhood.
From the New York Times bestselling author of Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell, an intoxicating, hypnotic new novel set in a dreamlike alternative reality.Piranesi's house is no ordinary building: its rooms are infinite, its cor
In this first novel in his epic fantasy masterpiece, Stephen King introduces readers to one of his most enigmatic heroes, Roland of Gilead, the Last Gunslinger. He is a haunting figure, a loner, on a spellbinding journey into good and evil, in a desolate world which frighteningly echoes our own. In his first step towards the powerful and mysterious Dark Tower, Roland encounters an alluring woman named Alice, begins a friendship with Jake, a kid from New York, and faces an agonising choice between damnation and salvation as he pursues the Man in Black.Both grippingly realistic and eerily dreamlike, THE GUNSLINGER leaves readers eagerly awaiting the next chapter. And the Tower is closer...
The world of manga was devastated by the May 2021 death of Berserk creator Kentaro Miura, but Miura-sensei left behind one final volume to cap his thirty-plus-year commitment to his signature vision.While Miura’s epic remains unfinished, Berserk Volume 41 is a fitting curtain call for the beloved series, filled with joy, sadness, laughter, and imagination. Includes a two-sided color poster insert. Though Casca has at last been released from the prison of her own mind, she cannot escape the reminders of the terrors she has experienced. And nothing triggers the return of these harrowing memories than Guts the Black Swordsman, who faced those same horrors in his relentless quest to bring Casca to a place where she might be healed. But the reappearance of a strange, mute boy could well be the key to bringing peace to Casca’s troubled soul.
A multigenerational tale of the heroic Joestar family and their never-ending battle against evil!The legendary Shonen Jump series is now available in deluxe hardcover editions featuring color pages! JoJo's Bizarre Adventure is a groundbreaking manga famous for its outlandish characters, wild humor and frenetic battles.Stone Ocean is here! The highly acclaimed sixth arc of Hirohiko Araki's JoJo's Bizarre Adventure shifts the action from Italy to America, as Jolyne Cujoh-daughter of Jotaro Kujo-is sentenced to 15 years in prison for a murder she didn't commit! In a bizarre turn of events, the prison is filled with Stand users. Some become her allies, but many are sent to kill Jolyne and her friends in a scheme to resurrect the scourge of the Joestar family-DIO! It's a battle for survival in a prison where death lurks around every corner while Jolyne fights to save her father's life in JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Part 6-Stone Ocean!
Experience the pulse-pounding #1 New York Times bestselling YA romantasy series The Lightlark Saga in one gorgeous box set with a collectible bonus poster! From #1 New York Times bestselling author and #BookTok sensation Alex Aster come three hardcover volumes featuring Isla Crown's epic battle for the six realms . . . and her heart. This box set includes an exclusive poster with series art, perfect for fans and collectors. Follow Isla Crown from her Centennial victory to her eventual crowning as ruler of three realms as she fights to restore her decaying kingdom to glory . . . all while striving to conquer the most harrowing opponent of all: her heart. Spilling tears-and blood-along the way, Isla must prove herself against all odds and fight to change her destiny. But with dueling fates and an ever-approaching prophecy, will she save the world . . . or end it? This collectible box set includes the first three books from The Lightlark Saga in addition to a luxe, full-color poster featuring Isla and her two love interests. This box set includes hardcover editions of Lightlark, Nightbane, and Skyshade.
New Family and Friends 2nd Edition combines brand-new fluency, culture, assessment, and digital resources with the features teachers love from the first edition; fast-paced language, strong skills training, unique phonics programme, civic education and comprehensive testing.
Language: English, Binding: Paperback, Number of pages: 136, Publishers: Viz Media, Author: Shima Shinya,Mizuki Sakakibara, ISBN-13: 9781974752676, Date of issue: 2025
Experience the quirky, action-packed adventures of Maka and Soul Eater like never before, with this all-new, deluxe collector's edition to celebrate Atsushi Ohkubo's global hit!!The saga of the Meisters and their Weapons takes on a whole new look in the gorgeous Soul Eater: Perfect Edition! Dive into Maka and Soul's adventures in a unique larger format on high-end paper stock that maximizes the dynamic art of the series! Each volume of this deluxe omnibus edition of the megahit manga includes the content of approximately 1½ original volumes, the original color pages, an updated translation and lettering, and to top it all off, brand-new cover art drawn by creator Atsushi Ohkubo himself!
Alchemy tore the Elric brothers' bodies apart. Can their bond make them whole again? A hardcover, deluxe collector's edition of one of the most beloved manga and anime of all time! Fully remastered with an updated translation and completely fresh lettering, and presented with color pages on large-trim archival-quality paper, this gorgeous hardcover edition presents the timeless dark adventures of the Elric brothers as they were truly meant to be seen.Includes brand-new cover art, with color insert and behind-the-scenes character sketches from author Hiromu Arakawa!In an alchemical ritual gone wrong, Edward Elric lost his arm and his leg, and his brother Alphonse became nothing but a soul in a suit of armor. The brothers and their allies close in on answers about the Philosopher's Stone, forcing a showdown with the homunculus Lust.
P.S. PLEASE LOOK FOR ME.With Serena’s sudden rise in popularity, Aqua’s insecurity sends her fleeing from town, leaving only a letter behind. If they no longer need their goddess, then Aqua won’t stay where she isn’t wanted! She’ll beat the Demon King by herself, save the world, and return to the heavenly realm! Little does she know, though, that the people of Axel are nothing without their beloved mascot—not that Kazuma plans to do anything about it. He’s only Level 1, after all. Oh, who is he kidding? With this latest development bringing him straight to the Demon King’s castle gates, it’s time for Kazuma to rally the troops, power-level like never before to awaken his hidden potential, and get his goddess back!
WHAT A LONG, STRANGE JOURNEY IT’S BEEN… "Just think. A boy from the weakest class, with no special abilities at all, defeating the Demon King. Doesn’t that sound way cooler?!” One mountain of manatite, one trigger-happy wizard, and one party of lovable lunatics make quick work of the barrier around the Demon King’s fortress. But just as they ready themselves to storm the castle proper, they run into Aqua—the person they were trying to rescue in the first place. Yet with their happy ending already in hand, Kazuma says the unthinkable: "How much do you think the bounty is on the Demon King?” And so, our gutless NEET finds himself on a collision course with the biggest baddie of all! Kazuma, Aqua, Megumin, and Darkness are going to need help from some very familiar faces to bring this world-renowned isekai comedy to a satisfying conclusion!
Language: English, Binding: Hardback, Number of pages: 152, Publishers: Dark Horse Comics, Author: Bilquis Evely,Matheus Lopes, ISBN-13: 9781506740065, Date of issue: 2025
Not everyone needs a license to fight for justice!In a superpowered society, there is nothing ordinary about evil anymore. Heroes, trained and licensed to protect and defend the public against supervillains, stand above all the rest. Not everyone can be a hero, however, and there are those who would use their powers to serve the people without legal sanction. But do they fight for justice in the shadows, or for reasons known only to themselves? Whatever they fight for, they are called...vigilantes.The sinister Hachisuka continues to haunt the Naruhata district, distributing the Quirk-boosting drug Trigger. Knuckleduster continues to track her and is closing in. Meanwhile, Pop Step receives an unexpected invitation to perform at the Marukane department store’s grand reopening. With Makoto helping out, it’s going to be nothing less than an all-out entertainment extravaganza! But that’s only if she can organize a disorganized group of performers in time for the show!
This updated course, now over seven levels, gives you even more brain-challenging activities and cross-curricular lessons. With new Online Practice, more opportunities for speaking and more Cambridge YLE Test practice, your class will learn Incredible English and more!
Featuring new illustrations, tales that couldn't be told during the main story, anddetailed information about the characters! Whether it's age, BMI, or the first time theydied, this guide has everything there is to know! Plus, details on the various races anddungeons found throughout the Delicious in Dungeon world, and even a fullencyclopedia of monsters!
