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After narrowly pulling the Keika Group through what appeared to be an imminent collapse, Runa has ascended to new heights as The Little Queen. Leveraging currency, cunning, and financial power, she continues to establish the Fuchigami administration. However, danger and distrust lurk around every corner, leaving Runa to face still looming tragedy with her futuristic knowledge once again. And as this version of Japan looks towards the 21st century, Runa finds less and less time to save Japan from utter economic collapse. It seems that no matter what, the fate of Japan is set to occur once again. Series Overview: When an exhausted career woman is reincarnated as Keikain Runa, the villainess of an otome game born in the 1990s, she's determined to win at any cost. She may lose the love interest's heart, but she refuses to be ruined. Armed with the foreknowledge of the economic crash looming on Japan's horizon, Runa must revitalize her father's company and secure her freedom for herself and her new family.

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A woman reincarnated in a new world decides to use her talents to craft magical tools! Reincarnated in a fantasy world, Dahlia immerses herself in the art of crafting magical items. Using knowledge from her old life and the skills her new father has taught her, she invents specialized tools, finding pleasure in everyday activities. Dahlia won't hang her head in misery like she used to. She's determined to enjoy her second chance at life!

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Despite being a child, Runa operates on a global scale: and now, she’s set her eyes on creating the famous Shinjuku shinkansen! But Runa’s former life still looms over her, including the catastrophic events of the year 2001. How will she continue to save herself from her distant undoing in the wake of potential tragedy? Series Overview: When the economy collapses in September 2008, an exhausted career woman’s fate is left in flux…until she’s reincarnated! Now she’s Keikan Runa—the villainous daughter of the Keika Group—in an otome game set before the pop of Japan’s economic bubble. Keika Group’s financial situation isn’t great: they’re on the verge of ruin if left unchecked. However, Runa is determined to save both Keika Group and Japan through risky, smart investments. Thanks to an interest in cold hard cash, knowledge of future technology, and her awareness of Japan’s real-world future doom, Runa might just be able to nip the looming economic collapse in the bud. Witness the rebirth of Japan’s economy as Runa uses her knowledge to save her new present from the future!

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Mera tries to teach Akame and company pleasure. Akame fumbles for a chance to escape, but she accepts her situation... And as a woman and an assassin, Akame challenges Mera.

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In this highly-anticipated new action manga, a young boy is framed for murder and cast off the edge of a floating city into the abyss, where he grapples with the monsters that the elite high above would rather forget. The more the rich glitter, the higher the price paid by the poor... With a premise that recalls Battle Angel Alita and kinetic battles reminiscent of Attack on Titan, Gachiakuta is a must-read for fans of dark, dystopian fantasies like Deadman Wonderland! Rudo lives in the slums of a floating town, where the poor scrape by under the shadow of the rich who live a sumptuous life, simply casting their garbage off the side, into the abyss. Then one day, he's falsely accused of murder, and his wrongful conviction leads to an unimaginable punishment--exile off the edge, with the rest of the trash. Down on the surface, the cast-off waste of humanity has bred vicious monsters, and if Rudo wants to have any hope of discovering the truth and seeking vengeance against those who cast him into Hell, he will have to master a new power and join a group known as the Cleaners who battle the hulking trash beasts of the Pit!

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Akame's doubts about the empire have only deepened, and Gozuki is taking notice... Meanwhile, amongst them, an unexpected traitor has been burning for revenge... A new enemy reveals themselves!

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Kurome and her team set out in search of the king's grave but end up captured by the grave keepers! Akame's team heads out to rescue her--will the two sisters finally be reunited?!This third volume is the hottest and hardest yet of Akame ga KILL! Zero, the prequel series to the hit dark fantasy Akame ga KILL!

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Under the SOTUS system, where freshmen undergo hazing from their seniors, Arthit continues his harsh instruction as the head hazer of the Engineering Department. But Kongpob is starting to figure out that it's all just Arthit's awkward way of showing kindness, and he's charmed by it. Meanwhile, the hazers’ final task, "The Scramble for the Flag," is soon approaching…

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Under the SOTUS system, where freshmen undergo hazing from their seniors, Arthit continues his harsh instruction as the head hazer of the Engineering Department. But Kongpob is starting to figure out that it's all just Arthit's awkward way of showing kindness, and he's charmed by it. Meanwhile, the hazers' final task, "The Scramble for the Flag," is soon approaching…

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The battle between Mary and Aoi Mibuomi has become an equal-stakes gamble thanksto interference by Sachiko from the student council. In this fierce battle, Mary'sthoughts swirl violently as she experiences a new and unfamiliar excitement.

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The Full-Bloom Society is disbanded, and Aoi leaves the academy. It seems like everything is returning to normal‚Ä2;except Mary still feels like something isn't quite right. Indeed, something strange appears in the academy, and visitors from the middle school begin wreaking havoc. How will Mary deal with this new turn of fate?

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Iska and Unit 907 have defeated one of the Eight Great Apostles, Luclezeus, and arrived at the Imperial capital. There they meet Lord Yunmelngen, who asks Sisbell to use her astral power to help uncover the truth behind the tragedy that transpired a hundred years ago. At long last, the mystery behind the birth of the Founder Nebulis, of Lord Yunmelngen, and of the Black Steel Gladiator, Crossweil is revealed!

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The Hyakkaou Academy culture festival is in full swing with gambling games as far as the eye can see. Meanwhile, Mary and her friends must dodge the Full Bloom Society's continued attempts to acquire people as a prizes...

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Will Mary enter the Full-Bloom Society or will she become Juraku's pet? As Mary struggles with this choice, an unlikely ally appears!

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MAKING HIS MARK IN A SEXY FANTASY WORLD!After dying in an accident, Satou Tarou was reincarnated in another world with the cheat powers of maxed-out healing and potion-making magic. He’s got no interest in being a hero—not when there are brothels to visit! But how can he turn away when the girls in one brothel start suffering from a mysterious sickness, especially when it seems to be connected to a suspicious patron? No worries though, he still has time to indulge, including beating an elf prostitute at her own erotic game!

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With our two rivals tethered to one another, things are about to get interesting forIska, who’s now Alice’s prisoner! His friends are on the way to save him, but waltzingright into enemy territory presents more than a few risks...

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Mary has narrowly escaped a despair-worthy gamble, and managed to emerge even richer than when the game began...Unfortunately her skills have attracted unwanted attention, and she's been pulled into a conspiracy that could move the entire school!

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Thanks to their strong bond, Mary and her team overcome the coupling gamble, and the now-famous gambling star joins forces with Aoi Mibuomi. But as she climbs the ranks of the wealthy institution, more and more begin to challenge her seat, including Aoi's fiancé, Sakura Miharutaki and Juraku's housepet, Mikura Sado...Will Mary be able to handle this baptism by fire?!

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After narrowly escaping defeat by Aoi's admirer, Sakura Miharutaki, Mary is sucked deeper into the secret scheme to overthrow the student council...And just when things couldn't get any worse, a gambling fever begins to take over her entire class...Will Mary be able to take the heat?!

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Gamble or become a housepet! Since enrolling in Hyakkaou Academy, school life is nothing like Mary Saotome envisioned it to be. In order to save her friend Tsuzura from the housepet ranks, Mary must risk everything--even her own pride. However, after her gambling prowess catches the eye of popular student council executive Aoi Mibuomi, he offers to pay off Tsuzura's debt in exchange for...Mary herself!

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Aoi’s call to action trap has been sprung, with student organizations all over theschool caught in his net. With even President Kirari ensnared, a seat at the studentcouncil is at stake!

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As dawn breaks and ends the night of the witch hunt, the Nebulis Sovereignty findsthat it's sustained nearly insurmountable damage. Its citizens are pointing fingers atthe royal family, demanding they take responsibility for the chaos and accelerate theConclave to select a new queen. Meanwhile, Alice entrusts Iska with the task ofrescuing Sisbell, the only one capable of revealing who is responsible for orchestratingthe Imperial raid. Iska's next destination? The research facility run by the House ofHydra!

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The Nebulis Sovereignty is up in flames. For the first time since its founding, thewitches’ paradise is being raided by Imperial forces. It’s Imperial solider againstSovereign witch-Saint Disciples versus Purebreds. As war indiscriminately obliteratesall, Iska’s unit engages in combat with the Hydra, and a new witch begins to make hermove as paradise falls.

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A woman is reincarnated as the villainess in a retro otome game…where she has to navigate the incoming Great Recession of 2008!When the economy collapses in September 2008, an exhausted career woman’s fate is left in flux…until she’s reincarnated! Now she’s Keikan Runa—the villainous daughter of the Keika Group—in an otome game set before the pop of Japan’s economic bubble. Keika Group’s financial situation isn’t great: they’re on the verge of ruin if left unchecked. However, Runa is determined to save both Keika Group and Japan through risky, smart investments. Thanks to an interest in cold hard cash, knowledge of future technology, and her awareness of Japan’s real-world future doom, Runa might just be able to nip the looming economic collapse in the bud. Witness the rebirth of Japan’s economy as Runa uses her knowledge to save her new present from the future!

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A cruel fate at the hands of those out for revenge awaits Akame at the end of the battle. The new members of the Revolutionary Army who have been targeted are...Najenda and Bulat! But how will Akame fare against these former tools of the Empire...?

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Red is the new black in Akame ga KILL! Zero, the prequel to the New York Times bestselling series Akame ga KILL!

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FAST FINGERS TO WARM TOES!The five-toed socks and the dry soles are a huge hit! Who could have guessed that a prototype made on a whim would lead to such success. Dahlia will have to work overtime to meet all the orders. The Rossetti Trading Company is growing so fast! Fortunately, she’s got friends to help push production to the max. Together, they can keep up ahead of the rapid expansion.

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EVERYTHING A MAN CAN DREAM OF!Reincarnated in another world with cheat-level healing abilities, Tauro has become renowned in the brothel industry. His peculiar powers have earned him the nickname “Doctor Slime,” and he’s the first human to conquer an elf prostitute. As if this sexy fantasy life weren’t enough, now he gets the chance to learn how to operate the giant robots this world calls Knights!

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Microbes are everywhere!If that's the case, then why can't we see them? Let's get our microscopes and explore the world of microbes today! Peel back the covers of this book to join Russ and Yammy, our fun-loving potato duo, as they find out more about microbes. Through comics, corny jokes and an exclusive interview with a microbiologist, you'll be amazed and inspired by the world of microbes, everywhere around you!Science, technology, engineering and math (commonly known as STEM) are everywhere around us — look carefully and you'll see many examples. Science Everywhere! is a fun series of books focusing on STEM concepts, and these books come with a huge dollop of corny humour! Each book will enthrall young readers with the laugh-out-loud antics of Yammy and Russ, who promise a mashing good time as they dig into the world of science.

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This book presents the work of RILEM Technical Committee 270-CIM: Benchmarking Chloride Ingress Models on Real-life Case Studies - Theory and Practice. It provides a comparative benchmark analysis of various types of chloride ingress models with emphasis on short, medium and long-term predictions. The book is subdivided in five chapters. The first chapter is an introduction on the benchmark and selected cases. The second chapter reports theoretical backgrounds of various analytical and numerical models for chloride ingress, followed by a short description of the models employed in the benchmark analysis. Chapter three describes the benchmark results of the Marine Submerged case, and chapter 4 of the Road Sprayed case. The last chapter reports conclusions, guidelines for calibration and recommendations. The book will benefit academics, designers, engineers, consultants, but also asset owners and standardization committees interested in durability and service life assessment of concrete structures.

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A great war has raged for years between the scientifically advanced Empire and Nebulis, the realm of magical girls-until the youngest knight ever to receive the title of the Empire's strongest meets the princess of the rival nation. Though they are sworn enemies, the knight is taken by her beauty and dignity, and the princess is moved by his strength and way of life. Will the fighting between them ever be allowed to end?

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Yua Shishiba has already stolen the Literary Club from Mary and has her sights set on Sachiko next. But Mary isn't afraid to play dirty. Nothing, not even innocent bystanders, are safe as she tries to take down Yua's allies.

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As the century-long war between the Empire and the Nebulis Sovereignty rages on, the star-crossed lovers from enemy nations continue to miss their opportunity for a rematch. But when Iska and Aliceliese are both given orders from their respective superiors to track down the source of this ancient grudge, they might just have a chance to battle it out.

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A year before Yumeko Jabami graced the hallowed halls of Hyakkou Private Academy, Mary Saotome got her own start at the gambling-addicted school. Can this normal girl achieve her own rags-to-riches story through wits and luck? Find out in this prequel to the mega-popular Kakegurui!

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A deluge of orders has poured in! As both the head of her own company and its only magic artisan, Dahlia is barely keeping her head above water. To make matters worse, she’s just been summoned to a guild meeting because of the response to her latest magical apparatus. Could this be what finally sinks her?!

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ON THE EDGE OF GLORY!Tauro has a lot to prove as a representative of the Merchants’ Guild competing in the Altar Tournament. The rules are simple: bring your opponent to climax, try not to blow your own load, and you win! Should be a walk in the park for Doctor Slime, but the competition is fierce, with their own special abilities. Can Tauro make it to the finals, or will he have to go home with his…y’know…tucked between his legs?

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Iska and his allies have finally earned themselves some glorious days off, so why is he still running into Alice at their vacation spot?! Still, there’s only so much time to relax, as Iska urgently needs to find a way to conceal the fact that Mismis has become a witch! But while the Imperials might not know what to do, Alice’s sister Sisbell may have some ideas...

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When Jack Skellington's faithful pet Zero gets lost, the ghost pup must get the help of the residents of Christmas Town to find his way back. With Halloween plans on hold while Jack mounts a search, will they be reunited in time to save both holidays? Explore the magical realms of Halloween Town and Christmas Town through the eyes of Zero as he tries to find his way home in an unfamiliar world. This is the final volume of Zero's Journey .

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This timely Handbook demonstrates that global linkages, flows and circulations merit a more central place in theorization about development. Calling for a mobilities turn, it challenges the sedentarist assumptions which still underlie much policy making and planning for the future. Expert contributors analyze development from a mobilities perspective, exploring how globalization connects distant people and places, so that what happens in one place has direct bearing on another. Chapters provide an overview of the global trends related to the flows of people and capital over the past decade, and offer insights into the consequences of developmental practices and policies that unfold on the ground. Drawing on specific case studies from Africa, Asia and Latin America, this Handbook considers how, in many localities, livelihood opportunities are ever more shaped by positionality, and the ways in which people are attached to and participate in translocal and transnational networks. Providing a bottom-up analysis of the implications of globalization for translocal development, this Handbook will be a valuable resource for scholars and students of development studies, human geography, and sustainability and environmental science. Its use of global case studies will also be useful for practitioners and policy makers who desire a better understanding of the developmental impact of policies and investments.

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Jack Skellington is the undisputed Pumpkin King of Halloween Town and creative genius behind the most spooktacular scares. Beside him through every great new creepy concept is his ever-faithful ghost pup, Zero. Finding himself lost in a curious land of baked goods, hand-wrapped presents, decorated trees, and joyful caroling, Zero must traverse the unfamiliar world of Christmas Town to find his way home! PRODUCT FEATURES: ; This deluxe collectors' edition combines the entire Zero's Journey series into one book and re-releases it in a traditional manga format! ; Exclusive Laminated Softcover at a large premium collectors' edition size! ; Art reimagined by Kei Ishiyama, the original storyboard artist for the original series! ; The Bookscan-Ranked Hit and beloved by librarians and Tim Burton fans! ; Never-before-published cover illustration by Kiyoshi Arai, the original cover artist for the original series! PRODUCT DETAILS ; 5" x 7.5" ; 416 B&W pages ; Genre: Fantasy / Adventure ; Appropriate for all ages! ; Reads Right to Left

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Jack's worried for his lost pet, but never fear; Lock, Shock, and Barrel are on the case. Crash-landing into an underground Christ­mas Town workshop, they're in toy heaven! But will the workers of this festive factory be welcoming to these spooky interlopers? And just what does Sandy Claws think about all this commotion in his winter wonderland? Join Zero on his journey in the third graphic novel in this series based on Disney Tim Burton's The Night­mare Before Christmas!

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Dahlia is swiftly racking up experience as a magic artisan. From rapid-cooling refrigerators to enhanced daggers, her trial-and-error research methods seem to get results! But the biggest test is yet to come. When Dahlia attempts to make a magic sword, her plans don’t go as expected! Series Overview: Reincarnated in a fantasy world, Dahlia immerses herself in the art of crafting magical items. Using manufacturing knowledge from her previous life and the skills her new father has taught her, she invents blow dryers and other specialized tools, finding pleasure in everyday activities. Dahlia won't hang her head in depression like she used to. She's determined to enjoy her second chance at life!

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Working as the Merchants’ Guild’s exclusive operator, Tauro spends his days driving magical beasts off the roadways, and his nights frequenting brothels. When Jehanne’s popular Ice Queen shows up on his doorstep asking for help, he’s forced to switch back to his old “Doctor Slime” persona. And then the guild drops a bomb on him: they’ve entered him in a prestigious tournament! What kind of tournament? Something that utilises Doctor Slime’s… unique skills!

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