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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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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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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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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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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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In a world where fairies are bought and sold to the highest bidder, humans aren’t exactly on friendly terms with the fae folk. But friendship is exactly what Anne Halford seeks with Challe, her new fairy bodyguard, though he’s not so keen on the idea. As his new master, Anne tasks him with escorting her through a particularly dangerous area, but with a reluctant bodyguard eager to escape a life of servitude, she’ll have to deal with a lot more than she bargained for…

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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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DUNGEON MYSTERYNow that the monster swarm boss has been defeated, Haruki heads back into his garage dungeon to push his skills to the next level. But something weird is going on! All signs point to a boss battle, but he’s not the one fighting it. Who else is in his dungeon?!

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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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Ruri, racked with guilt over deceiving the kind people of the Dracodom about her true form, sinks into despondency and lies around doing nothing all day—until she hears Nadasha is finally sending its armies to attack...and that Asahi will be taking part in the battle. She convinces Jade to let her go to the battlefield to see for herself, but the person she finds there is nothing like the childhood friend she remembers...

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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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All-new horror anthology featuring cover art by international bestseller, Junji Ito! Manga creators from Japan and the US present an international showcase of horror. Collected for the first time in Betwixt: A Horror Manga Anthology, six short stories reveal the universal fear of the space between the known and unknown. Will anyone cross that border? Featuring stories from a range of award-winning and popular creators, as well as a foreword and exclusive cover art by global phenomon, Junji Ito. Ryo Hanada (creator of Devil’s Line), Aki Shimizu (creator of the Suikoden III manga), and Shima Shinya (creator of Lost Lad London and co-writer of Star Wars: The High Republic, The Edge of Balance) each tell uniquely Japanese tales of ghosts and creatures who exist alongside us. American creative duo, Becky Cloonan and Michael Conrad (co-writers of Wonder Woman and Batgirls) along with duo Leslie Hung (co-creator of Snotgirl) and Sloane Leong (creator of A Map to the Sun) and up and coming creator Hua Hua Zhu round out the anthology with tales that would make anyone paranoid about who they may encounter.

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Haruki has teamed up with a party of intermediate adventurers! Their mission? Defeat the monster swarm’s boss! That’s easier said than done, however, and the adventurers soon find themselves facing a far more difficult fight than expected! Can Haruki turn the tide by putting his life on the line and activating a new skill?

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A FIGHT TO THE DEATHHaruki and Karen have almost completed their request! With Ooiso safely in their care, all they have left to do is leave the dungeon–but that’s easier said than done. Just as they reach the gate, they run into Shikama and his unsavory crew, and a monster swarm. Haruki is left with only one logical choice: fight like his life depends on it…because it does!

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LEVELING UPHaruki might be invisible, but he makes up for it with courage and his secret skill board, which has proven its worth with countless dungeon spoils. While his skills are growing by the day, Karen’s have a long way to go. Can Haruki and his skill board help her level up, too?

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Based on the prize-winning web novels in Japan! In a time when dungeons and monsters have appeared in our world, a struggling modern adventurer finds a fantasy dungeon–and a special treasure–under his Hokkaido home.Since the discovery of fantastical dungeons all across Earth, slaying monsters and clearing out dungeons has become a popular pastime. Twenty-seven-year-old Karaboshi Haruki dreams of gaining recognition as an adventurer, but he's got two monstrous problems: he's socially invisible and has literally no skills at adventuring. When a dungeon suddenly appears in his garage, however, he finds a skill board that allows him to level up faster. The dungeon-diving adventures Haruki has always dreamed of are just getting started!

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BOSS FIGHTHaruki is in the thick of battle with the monster swarm boss—a werewolf! It’s pretty clear he’s in way over his head; a single blow could knock him out…forever. Does he have what it takes to avoid defeat and take down the boss?

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Discover Japanese art like no other. Originally created by the artists of the ukiyo-e ‘school of the floating world’ to advertise brothels in 17th-century Yoshiwara, these popular ‘spring pictures’ (shunga) transcended class and gender in Japan for almost 300 years. These tender, humorous and brightly coloured pieces celebrate sexual pleasure in all its forms, culminating in the beautiful, yet graphic, work of iconic artists Utamaro, Hokusai and Kunisada. This catalogue of a major international exhibition aims to answer some key questions about what shunga is and why was it produced. Erotic Japanese art was heavily suppressed in Japan from the 1870s onwards as part of a process of cultural ‘modernisation’ that imported many contemporary western moral values. Only in the last twenty years or so has it been possible to publish unexpurgated examples in Japan and this ground-breaking publication presents this fascinating art in its historical and cultural context for the first time. Within Japan, shunga has continued to influence modern forms of art, including manga, anime and Japanese tattoo art. Drawing on the latest scholarship and featuring over 400 images of works from major public and private collections, this landmark book sheds new light on this unique art form within Japanese social and cultural history. Shunga: sex and pleasure in Japanese art is published to accompany an exhibition at the British Museum from October 2013 to January 2014.

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