Born the crown prince of a prosperous kingdom, Xie Lian was renowned for his beauty, strength, and purity. His years of dedicated study and noble deeds allowed him to ascend to godhood. But those who rise may also fall, and fall he does-cast from the heavens and banished to the world below.Eight hundred years after his mortal life, Xie Lian has ascended to godhood for the third time, angering most of the gods in the process. To repay his debts, he is sent to the Mortal Realm to hunt down violent ghosts and troublemaking spirits who prey on the living. Along his travels, he meets the fascinating and brilliant San Lang, a young man with whom he feels an instant connection. Yet San Lang is clearly more than he appears... What mysteries lie behind that carefree smile?This Chinese xianxia fantasy novel series built around the romanticized love between two men (danmei) is the newest work from author Mo Xiang Tong Xiu, and has spawned an ongoing multimedia franchise that's beloved across the world-including the animated series (donghua) that amassed 100+ million views in just its first month. This deluxe hardcover rerelease of Seven Seas' bestselling English-language paperback features special embellishments, including a new metallic foil illustration on a cloth hardcover, a dust jacket with all-new art, printed edges, and a cloth bookmark.
His first published work of fiction (1934), "More Pricks Than Kicks" is a set of ten interlocked stories, set in Dublin and involving their adrift hero Belacqua in a series of encounters, as woman after woman comes crashing through his solipsism. "More Pricks" contains in embryo the centrifugal world of Beckett's men and women. She lifted the lobster clear of the table. It had about thirty seconds to live. Well, thought Belacqua, it's a quick death, God help us all. It is not.
There are four new titles in the fantastic "First Reading" series, aimed at children who are beginning to read by themselves. These are collectable editions with hardback bindings and ribbon markers to help foster pride of ownership of a "proper" book. This key series was developed in conjunction with reading expert Allison Kelly, a reading expert from Roehampton University. Every title has clear and compelling text that allows children to build their burgeoning reading skills and is accompanied by charming and highly appealing illustrations. They are also lovely for reading aloud to a younger child.
Drawn in 1971 and 1972, these stories expand Yoshihiro Tatsumi's prolific artist's vocabulary for characters contextualized by themes of depravity and disorientation in twentieth-century Japan. Some of the tales focus on the devastation the country felt as a result of World War II: in one story a man devotes twenty years to preserving the memory of those killed at Hiroshima, only to discover a horrible misconception at the heart of his tribute. Yet, while American influence does play a role in the disturbing and bizarre stories contained within this volume, as always it is Tatsumi's characters that bear his hallmark, muddling through isolated despair and fleeting pleasure to live out their darkly nuanced lives.
An epic fantasy of the powerful human hero who hates humans and aims to become the next Demon Lord!After the Demon Lord is slain at the hands of a lone human warrior, humans rejoice over the end of his reign of terror. But an intense tournament of powerful fighters hoping to be crowned the next Demon Lord has drawn in the unlikeliest of contestants-Helck, who claims to hate humans but is one himself! How will Helck change the course of the war between demons and humankind? Helck and Vermilio march upon the Human King's throne, but standing before them is a brainwashed Cless! Now Helck must clash with his brother in a deadly battle. Will Helck's cries reach Cless, or will the two Heroes be forced to fight to the bitter end?
An epidemic of apocalyptic proportions has swept the globe, causing the dead to rise and feed on the living. The survivors have found relative safety in the confines of the community's walls - or have they? As conflicts continue within, the undead approach from the outside.
One of the most highly regarded special operations soldiers in American military history shares his war stories and personal battle with PTSD.As a senior non-commissioned officer of the most elite and secretive special operations unit in the U.S
Coffee lovers: here are recipes and inspiration for every taste, mood, and complexity, making for the perfect coffee drink for each moment of the day. While the popularity of craft cocktails and home bartending have helped people create their own dr
Successful gardens can be created in the smallest spaces, and in this inspiring and practical guide Alan Titchmarsh shows how to transform even the tiniest outdoor area into an attractive garden. With ideas for maximizing space and advice on garden design, planning and plant selection, this is the definitive handbook for anyone wanting to create a private haven in limited space. * Ideas for front gardens, side passages, courtyards, balconies, rooftops and windowsills * Tricks to make small spaces seem larger * How to use every inch of space, including containers * Easy-to-follow landscaping plans for all garden shapes and styles * Guidance on growing vegetables, herbs and fruit in small plots
Iconic fashion moments from the world's most exclusive event Since 1948, The Met Gala has attracted an A-list crowd to the steps of New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art on the first Monday in May each year. It's the biggest event on the fashion calendar, where celebrities vie to flaunt looks that will resonate for years to come, and earn themselves a place in fashion history as a certified icon of style. From Cher and Sarah Jessica Parker to Rihanna and Zendaya, this unofficial book features more than 80 stunning photographs of stars showcasing their most striking outfits and is the perfect way to relive decades of sartorial elegance.
Life advice from a screen legendArguably one of the most recognisable actresses of all time, this unauthorised collection of inspirational quotes demonstrates the spirit of a true style icon, and reflects on fashion, elegance, success, beauty and beyond. -'All little girls should be told they are pretty, even if they aren't."Who said nights were for sleep?"I don't mind making jokes, but I don't want to look like one."I am not interested in money. I just want to be wonderful.'
Language: English, Binding: Paperback, Number of pages: 160, Publishers: Amazon Digital Services LLC - Kdp, ISBN-13: 9798987054673, Date of issue: 2024
Language: English, Binding: Paperback, Number of pages: 298, Publishers: Amazon Digital Services LLC - Kdp, ISBN-13: 9798987518267, Date of issue: 2024
This is a renaissance moment for video games - in the variety of genres they represent, and the range of emotional territory they cover. But how do games create emotion? In How Games Move Us, Katherine Isbister takes the reader on a timely and novel exploration of the design techniques that evoke strong emotions for players. She counters arguments that games are creating a generation of isolated, emotionally numb, antisocial loners. Games, Isbister shows us, can actually play a powerful role in creating empathy and other strong, positive emotional experiences; they reveal these qualities over time, through the act of playing. She offers a nuanced, systematic examination of exactly how games can influence emotion and social connection, with examples - drawn from popular, indie, and art games - that unpack the gamer's experience.
Language: English, Binding: Paperback, Number of pages: 336, Publishers: Experiment, Author: Gregory Lopez,Meredith Alexander Kunz, ISBN-13: 9798893030334, Date of issue: 2025
Language: English, Binding: Hardback, Number of pages: 128, Publishers: Pavilion Books, Author: Claire Wellesley-Smith, ISBN-13: 9781849946070, Date of issue: 2021
