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Menswear Trends will help you understand the relationship of menswear to society, enabling you to become both a forecaster and trend thinker – and bring new ideas, innovation and strategies to men’s fashion. With designer and educator Aki Choklat you’ll learn how menswear trends fit within the larger context of retail, how brands can use trends to be more competitive, and how to create an inspiring trend forecast. Later chapters show how to analyse catwalks, gather information from street-style coverage, compare short-term and long-term analysis and how to analyse and forecast colour trends. In the final chapter you’ll explore the various job roles within the trend industry, learn to differentiate between trend services and how to navigate the contemporary job market and illustrate your skills in a portfolio. Industry Insight Interviews: Peter Betsche, CEO, Arvenco David Edgar, one of the founding partners of Bureaux Design Associates (BDA) Michael Fisher, Creative Director – Menswear, Fashion Snoops Jaana Jätyri, founder of Trendstop Volker Ketteniss, Head of Menswear, WGSN Sandy MacLennan, founder of East Central Studios Ember Todd Colour and Trend Manager for Chaco Brand, Wolverine Worldwide Barbara Vinken, Chair of Comparative and French Literature, University of Munich Geraldine Wharry, founder of Trend Atelier

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Hitori “Bocchi” Gotoh once played guitar in solitude, but ever since Nijika Ijichi roped her into joining Kessoku Band, she’s experienced everything from playing live shows to part-time jobs to shopping for instruments. All told, she’s having a good time, in her own socially anxious way. But now Bocchi’s up against her biggest challenge yet—Performing on stage at her school festival!

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One day, college student Iwai receives an introduction for a job as an assistant to a mycologist. Upon his arrival, he is met by Murota, a seemingly moody and unsociable man. Iwai is uneasy at first, but he finds he enjoys the days he spends coming into contact with a world previously unknown to him, as well as looking after Murota when he forgets to look after himself. And, in the midst of it all, Iwai realizes his heart is gradually being drawn to Murota...

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Spring, summer, autumn or winter - the intrepid Weather Girls are ready for whatever the seasons might bring! Join them as they stomp through autumn leaves, enjoy a summer swim, explore the lush green forests and climb a snowy mountain. There is so much to experience and discover when you jump up and step outside with this lively group of friends. Get inspired and get active with this stylish book all about the magic of the seasons, the wonders of the outside world and the fun you can have with good friends. The Weather Girls is a charming, rhyming story with striking illustrations and additional nature facts from illustrator, Aki.

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We're Nature Girls! We must explore. We pack our bags, we're out the door . . .The bold Nature Girls are ready for whatever nature throws at them! Join them as they pack their bags and start their journey, exploring natural habitats around the world. They swim in the sea, explore the desert, discover the harsh arctic tundra and more. There's so much to discover about the natural world, when you join this bright group of girls.The Nature Girls is an adorable rhyming picture book with stunning illustrations and a summary spread of fun nature facts at the back, from author/illustrator, Aki.

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Spring, summer, autumn or winter - the intrepid Weather Girls are ready for whatever the seasons might bring! Join them as they stomp through autumn leaves, enjoy a summer swim, explore the lush green forests and climb a snowy mountain. There is so much to experience and discover when you jump up and step outside with this lively group of friends. Get inspired and get active with this stylish book all about the magic of the seasons, the wonders of the outside world and the fun you can have with good friends. The Weather Girls is a charming, rhyming story with striking illustrations and additional nature facts, from illustrator Aki.

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Anne and the Paige Workshop have won the right to create sugar candies for the First Holy Festival. To make the giant sugar sculptures, however, a spacious work area is necessary. So Anne rents a cheap castle from the state church but…it’s haunted?!

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My life was pretty ordinary. Go to college, live in an apartment, hang out with people. But because of that pompous, irritating girl I grew up with, I got dragged into a huge mess. As usual. Now I'm in another world where she's a well-respected shrine maiden...and I got turned into a cat. How did it come to this?!

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The sun is up, it’s a brand new day. Ten little ducklings want to play! There’s lots to see and lots to do – let’s play a game of PEEK-A-BOO! Get ready to play with ten little ducklings as they set off on an exciting adventure. There’s a busy new scene to explore with each turn of the page, from a day at the farm to a hot-air-balloon outing, and from a snowball fight to a birthday party. Can you spot which little duckling is hiding on each page? This irresistible search-and-find book is packed with details for little ones to spot – perfect for reading and sharing together!

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What's in Mommy's tummy? Lift the flaps to learn all about how a new baby grows! There's a baby inside Mommy's tummy! But how big is it? What does it look like? Lift the flaps to learn all about how a new baby grows in this sweet book for expecting families. With a sturdy case and nine durable lift-the-flaps inside—one for each month until baby arrives!—this sweet novelty board book will charm new-siblings-to-be and become a go-to purchase for families with young children who are expecting a new little one. • NEW BABY GIFT: This stylish and deluxe package makes the perfect baby shower gift, and gift for an older sibling. The larger trim size, sturdy case, and numerous flaps inside ensure great value. • EVERYDAY COMPARISONS: On each spread our family compares the baby to a different food—much like the popular apps used by expecting moms. This relatable comparison will make the size and growth of the new baby tangible for young kids. • VETTED BY EXPERTS: Fact-checked and vetted by experts, this book features accurate and accessible information on how a baby grows. Answer young kids' questions in a way that's fun, informative—and tactile! • INCLUSIVE: Many different kinds of families will see themselves in these characters! And most importantly, it features a loving mother-child relationship. • STYLISH PACKAGE: Modern and playful illustrations from up-and-coming illustrator, Aki, will appeal to hip new parents and grandparents alike. Perfect for: • Expecting parents and their toddlers • Anyone looking for the perfect gift for a baby shower • Anyone gifting the older-sibling-to-be

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The Royal Candy Fair approaches, and Anne Halford is ready to tackle the competition again to win the title of Silver Sugar Master! But Anne is in a bind when she cannot use the year’s poor harvest of sugar apples to make the most important ingredient—silver sugar. While on the hunt for better sugar apples, Anne searches for a motif to use for her candy sculpture.

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Anne has finally attained the title of Silver Sugar Master, but not without paying a price. In exchange for information on the location of Anne’s missing silver sugar, Challe sold his freedom to Bridget Paige, the daughter of the maestro of the Paige Workshop. Determined to get him back, Anne travels to the Paige Workshop and learns they’ll return Challe if she agrees to work for them. She is assigned the difficult task of saving the debt-ridden business from the verge of ruin and accepts the challenge as she is set on rescuing Challe!

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After discovering the horrific conditions in Nadasha, Ruri decides she can't sit back on the sidelines any longer. Determined to prevent the outbreak of war, she'll have to somehow convince the Priestess Priestess herself-Asahi. Can Ruri's naïve and clueless childhood friend be made to see reason?!

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THE RAT PRINCESS DIARIESRuiying, princess of the rat clan, has begun her formal training to become a worthy bride for dragon king Yawen. Much to her excitement, this comes with unconditional access to a treasure trove of knowledge! However, her teacher, Meiyu, informs her that being a “fated mate” holds special meaning in the dragon clan. Can the weak but clever rat princess handle the dragon king's unabashed love for her?

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Traces the non-linear dynamic longitudinal L2 development of word search sequences in informal social interaction using CA-for-SLA and Complexity Theory

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His rule: No sexual relations until age 18! Her rule: No rules.Free-spirited Yuri Hasegawa and straitlaced Keiichiro Katsuragi have fallen in love. But his elite political family—producing a line of prime ministers—does not allow male descendants to engage in any sexual relations until they are 18. Can the physically affectionate Yuri and rule-abiding Keiichiro keep their relationship strictly chaste?After Yuri begins dating Keiichiro, she discovers what it’s like spending time with a member of the elite. When they commute to high school, they’re chaperoned by Keiichiro’s private guards, and there are surveillance cameras in his chauffeured car. It’s difficult to be romantic, especially now that a handsome spy from the Katsuragi family is interfering in their relationship!

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A young sorceress transforms into an adult and sets out on magical adventures full of charm and wonder! Ran Uruma can’t wait to grow up and become a sorceress like her mother, so with the help of a magical pair of sneakers, she transforms into an adult and sets off! Her father and older brother Jin try to keep her home safe, but Ran is determined to advance her powers and have adventures of her own! Even as Otaro recovers from his injury, bugs continue to attack him in his dreams. Ran decides to use her powers to save him, but she might not be strong enough to eradicate the bugs… Meanwhile, Jin’s animal instincts take over and send him on the hunt for the right mate. Who will turn out to be his chosen one?

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With the help of a magical pair of sneakers, a young sorceress transforms into an adult and sets out on magical adventures full of wonder and danger! Little Ran Uruma can’t wait to grow up and become a sorceress like her mother, so with the help of a magical pair of sneakers, she transforms into an adult and sets off! Her father and older brother Jin try to keep her safe at home, but Ran is determined to advance her powers and have adventures of her own! Even though Ran looks like an adult during her transformation, she doesn’t really know what perils the outside world holds. When she meets rich playboy Otaro Mikado, has she actually gained a friend or a foe?

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In this shojo/josei fantasy manga, an unlikely romance blooms between the princess of a realm's lowest-ranking clan and the powerful Dragon King!Thirteen clans rule the land, and the Rat Clan is the weakest. Ruiying, the princess of the Rat Clan, is summoned to the land of the dominating Dragon Clan along with princesses from the other clans. The Dragon King seeks a bride, and they are all candidates! Yet instead of vying for the Dragon King’s favor, Ruiying takes refuge in the palace’s enormous library—a place she can read to her heart’s content. It’s there that the Dragon King discovers her by chance, sparking an immediate connection that will change Ruiying’s life forever!

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Inspired by the beloved, Emmy Award–winning TV show Ted Lasso, a collection of 50 recipes, quotes, and other Easter eggs for anyone who knows that Football is Life!Keep calm and carry on, the Unofficial Ted Lasso Cookbook is here. Perfect for fans in need of “sweet treats to numb the sting of defeat,” or those who agree that tea tastes like “hot brown water,” this collection of 50 recipes will warm hearts and fill stomachs. Featuring delicious dishes from every corner of the Lassoverse, like: “Be the Goldfish” Trail Mix Kansas City-style Pulled Pork Sam Obisanya’s Jollof Rice English Pub Style Fish and Chips Rebecca Welton’s Boss Bitch Cocktail BELIEVE Cupcake Sheet And of course, Ted’s signature biscuits (along with instructions to DIY the iconic pink biscuit box) With recipes for every occasion—from afternoon tea parties to AFC Richmond tailgates—plus creative watch party ideas, quotes, and stories, this cookbook will allow readers to recreate the quirky, high-spirited world of Ted Lasso, and welcome its infectious optimism into their very own kitchens.

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Aki Kamozawa and Alexander Talbot devise solutions for the culinary world’s toughest problems. They understood the need for alternatives to the present forms of gluten-free food and their answers are expressed here in over 90 recipes. Readers will learn the authors’ easy tricks for boosting flavour at every turn.

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Aki Kamozawa and Alexander Talbot devise solutions for the culinary world’s toughest problems. They understood the need for alternatives to the present forms of gluten-free food and their answers are expressed here in over 90 recipes. Readers will learn the authors’ easy tricks for boosting flavour at every turn.

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