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<b>The entire fascinating story of Japan told in one exciting manga-style volume!</b><br/><br/><i>A History of Japan in Manga</i> tells the action-packed saga of Japan from its misty origins up to the present day. Epic battles, noble Samurai and duplicitous leaders are all portrayed in modern manga fashion! The lively stories in this book include:<br/><br/><ul><li><b>The Dawn of Japan:</b> The Birth of Buddhism and the transition from hunters-gatherers to agricultural societies of ancient times</li><li><b>The Genpei Wars</b>: Davage battles between the Taira and Minamoto clans that led to the powerful warlord Minamoto no Yoritomo naming himself Japan's first Shogun</li><li><b>The Onin Wars</b>: A decade-long struggle for domination of Japan in which thousands of Samurai fought and tragically lost their lives</li><li><b>The 47 Ronin</b>: Loyal Samurai who vowed to avenge the death of their master, choosing honor over surrender and being forced to commit mass ritual suicide as a result</li><li><b>The Satsuma Rebellion</b>: A dramatic last stand by Samurai loyal to the Shogun who revolted against the new Meiji government and its plans to finally modernize Japan</li><li><b>And many more!</b></li></ul><br/>Dozens of indelible portraits, manga stories, maps and info-sidebars bring the full sweep of Japanese history to life in one easy-to-read book!

In this first book of a devilish, new romance series, a magically challenged witch accidentally summons a demon who wants her heart - but needs her soul.

Yuji Itadori is resolved to save the world from cursed demons, but he soon learns that the best way to do it is to slowly lose his humanity and become one himself!<br/><br/> In a world where demons feed on unsuspecting humans, fragments of the legendary and feared demon Ryoma Sukuna were lost and scattered about. Should any demon consume Sukuna's body parts, the power they gain could destroy the world as we know it. Fortunately, there exists a mysterious school of Jujutsu Sorcerers who exist to protect the precarious existence of the living from the undead!<br/><br/> Yuji Itadori is high schooler who spends his days visiting his bedridden grandfather. Although he looks like your average teenager, his immense physical strength is something to behold! Every sports club wants him to join, but Itadori would rather hang out with the school outcasts in the Occult Club. One day, the club manages to get their hands on a sealed cursed object, but little do they know the terror they'll unleash when they break the seal...

Warrior supreme Guts has returned, and just in time to save the weakened Band of the Hawk from certain destruction... and to form an intimate bond with the beautiful warrior Casca. But job one is to find a way to free Griffith, the Hawks' leader, from the dank dungeons and round-the-clock tortures of the Hawks' former benefactor, the King of Midland. But while the flayed and starved Griffith may be in isolation, he is not alone. Horrors beyond imagination await Guts and the Hawks in the catacombs, and those who die may just be the lucky ones!

<b>Professional birding amateur and national bestselling author Matt Kracht has had it with these goddamn birds. His new book is a warning, a field guide to help you identify and stay away from the absolute worst birds ever to plague planet Earth. Featuring an all-new scientific scale devised by the author that proves how awful birds really are.</b><br/><br/>We can all agree-birds are terrible. They're stupid and won't shut up.<br/><br/> Featuring fifty of the absolute worst birds to fly the earth, Kracht identifies each of their most terrible qualities, details exactly why they suck, and shows you why with furious (but actually quite lovely) full-color drawings. Including all-new, all-worst fowl, such as: <ul><li> The absolute waste of feathers Cruddy Turdstone (Ruddy Turnstone) </li><li> The utter a-hole Blank Staring-Eyes Flycrapper (Black Paradise Flycatcher) </li><li> The outright loser Dowdy Woodfucker (Downy Woodpecker) </li><li> And many more </li></ul><br/> Even the author's previous bird takedown guides are no preparation for this hilariously harrowing collection of squawking, conceited, trash-eating, and even murderous idiots. The horror. The horror...<br/><br/>Perfect for: <ul><li> Birdwatching and nature enthusiasts </li><li> People who think birds are creepy or annoying (and people who love birds but also enjoy a good laugh) </li><li> Anyone looking for the ultimate coffee table book or bar-top conversation starter </li><li> Gift givers seeking a fun, quirky gift for their favorite bird enthusiast or animal lover </li></ul>

<b>Girl meets boy the old-fashioned way - in an online game. The first volume of the popular manga that inspired the anime series!</b><br/><br/>College student Akane has just been dumped by her boyfriend. Heartbroken, she decides to quit the online RPG they used to play together, but instead of deleting her account, she logs in and battles low-level enemies to relieve her stress and hurt feelings. There, she meets Yamada, an elite pro gamer so reclusive that Akane can't decide if he's awkward or alluring.<br/><br/>When Akane encounters her ex at a gaming convention, she makes the snap decision to pretend Yamada is her boyfriend and soon the two of them are spending more time together in the game and in real life. The problem is, Yamada is only interested in the game. As Akane's feelings grow, will Yamada's focus stay on the game?<br/><br/><i>Volume 1 includes Chapters 1-9.</i>

Shonen Jump Guide To Making Manga [Bok / Pocket]