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Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Vol. 21
Tanjiro sets out on the path of the Demon Slayer to save his sister and avenge his family!In Taisho-era Japan, kindhearted Tanjiro Kamado makes a living selling charcoal. But his peaceful life is shattered when a demon slaughters his entire family. His little sister Nezuko is the only survivor, but she has been transformed into a demon herself! Tanjiro sets out on a dangerous journey to find a way to return his sister to normal and destroy the demon who ruined his life.The fight with Kokushibo, the highest-ranking demon among Muzan’s servants, is over. Although Himejima and Sanemi defeated Kokushibo and sent him to hell, the price the Demon Slayer Corps has paid is very high. Kiriya Ubuyashiki, the new leader of the Demon Slayers, struggles to recover from the losses. With the battle against Muzan far from over, the remaining fighters will need his help more than ever. Meanwhile, deep within Infinity Castle, Tanjiro and his friends come face-to-face with their nemesis at last…
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Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Vol. 11
Tanjiro sets out on the path of the Demon Slayer to save his sister and avenge his family!In Taisho-era Japan, kindhearted Tanjiro Kamado makes a living selling charcoal. But his peaceful life is shattered when a demon slaughters his entire family. His little sister Nezuko is the only survivor, but she has been transformed into a demon herself! Tanjiro sets out on a dangerous journey to find a way to return his sister to normal and destroy the demon who ruined his life.The battle against the powerful sibling demons Gyutaro and Daki is not going well. Although finally able to fight alongside Tanjiro against the monsters, Zenitsu, Inosuke and even the Hashira Tengen Uzui may all be overwhelmed. Battling even one of Lord Muzan’s Twelve Kizuki is hard enough—can Tanjiro face two of them alone?
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Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Vol. 3
Tanjiro sets out on the path of the Demon Slayer to save his sister and avenge his family! In Taisho-era Japan, Tanjiro Kamado is a kindhearted boy who makes a living selling charcoal. But his peaceful life is shattered when a demon slaughters his entire family. His little sister Nezuko is the only survivor, but she has been transformed into a demon herself! Tanjiro sets out on a dangerous journey to find a way to return his sister to normal and destroy the demon who ruined his life. Tanjiro and Nezuko cross paths with two powerful demons who fight with magical weapons. Even help from Tamayo and Yushiro may not be enough to defeat these demons who claim to belong to the Twelve Kizuki that directly serve Kibutsuji, the demon responsible for all of Tanjiro’s woes! But if these demons can be defeated, what secrets can they reveal about Kibutsuji?
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Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Vol. 4
Tanjiro sets out on the path of the Demon Slayer to save his sister and avenge his family! In Taisho-era Japan, Tanjiro Kamado is a kindhearted boy who makes a living selling charcoal. But his peaceful life is shattered when a demon slaughters his entire family. His little sister Nezuko is the only survivor, but she has been transformed into a demon herself! Tanjiro sets out on a dangerous journey to find a way to return his sister to normal and destroy the demon who ruined his life. After a fierce battle with a demon inside a maddening house of ever-changing rooms, Tanjiro has a chance to find out about the fighter in the boar-head mask. Who is this passionate swordsman and what does he want? Later, a new mission has Tanjiro and his compatriots heading for Mt. Natagumo and a confrontation with a mysterious and horrifying threat…
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Pepin Press Kimono: Gift & Creative Paper Book Vol 97
PEPIN gift and creative paper books all contain 4 pages of introduction and 12 large sheets of very high-quality wrapping paper. They can easily be removed from the books by tearing them along a perforated line. The sheets are folded to fit into the book; when removed and opened they measure 50 cm x 70 cm (191/2 inch x 271/2 inch; a standard size for gift wrapping papers). Depending on the theme, we have selected a suitable light-weight paper quality. For example, papers with designs in gold, silver or bronze are printed on silky art paper on which the inks show to their best advantage. Designs with an antique or hand-made feel are printed on high-quality creamy offset paper. PEPIN (R) papers make your gift package look very special. In addition, our papers are suitable for all sorts of craft projects. Each volume contains 12 different papers of exceptional designs.
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Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Vol. 14
Tanjiro sets out on the path of the Demon Slayer to save his sister and avenge his family!In Taisho-era Japan, kindhearted Tanjiro Kamado makes a living selling charcoal. But his peaceful life is shattered when a demon slaughters his entire family. His little sister Nezuko is the only survivor, but she has been transformed into a demon herself! Tanjiro sets out on a dangerous journey to find a way to return his sister to normal and destroy the demon who ruined his life.Tanjiro's sword is still not ready. The swordsmith Haganezuka tries to concentrate on finishing while Tanjiro and his friends engage the two upper-rank demons, Hantengu and Gyokko, in a ferocious battle. Hantengu continues to create different forms to attack the Demon Slayers. Meanwhile, the Mist Hashira Tokito regains his memories of the past and confronts Gyokko, but what will these memories reveal?
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Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Vol. 12
Tanjiro sets out on the path of the Demon Slayer to save his sister and avenge his family!In Taisho-era Japan, kindhearted Tanjiro Kamado makes a living selling charcoal. But his peaceful life is shattered when a demon slaughters his entire family. His little sister Nezuko is the only survivor, but she has been transformed into a demon herself! Tanjiro sets out on a dangerous journey to find a way to return his sister to normal and destroy the demon who ruined his life.For the first time in over 100 years, the upper ranks of Muzan Kibutsuji’s Twelve Kizuki are not full. Angered, Muzan dispatches the survivors on another mission. Elsewhere, Tanjiro journeys to a village of swordsmiths and has to explain how his sword was so badly damaged to Haganezuka, the smith who made it. While Tanjiro waits for his sword to be repaired, enemies close in…
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Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Vol. 20
Tanjiro sets out on the path of the Demon Slayer to save his sister and avenge his family!In Taisho-era Japan, kindhearted Tanjiro Kamado makes a living selling charcoal. But his peaceful life is shattered when a demon slaughters his entire family. His little sister Nezuko is the only survivor, but she has been transformed into a demon herself! Tanjiro sets out on a dangerous journey to find a way to return his sister to normal and destroy the demon who ruined his life.Their initial confrontation with Kokushibo, the most powerful of Muzan’s demons, has left Tokito severely wounded and Genya cut in half—but still alive! Can his regenerative power heal even this fatal wound? The Hashira Himejima and Sanemi square off with Kokushibo and unleash all the skill they have against him. Himejima is blind, but if he can see into the Transparent World he might have a chance. Who will survive this whirlwind of flashing blades?
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Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Vol. 10
Tanjiro sets out on the path of the Demon Slayer to save his sister and avenge his family! In Taisho-era Japan, Tanjiro Kamado is a kindhearted boy who makes a living selling charcoal. But his peaceful life is shattered when a demon slaughters his entire family. His little sister Nezuko is the only survivor, but she has been transformed into a demon herself! Tanjiro sets out on a dangerous journey to find a way to return his sister to normal and destroy the demon who ruined his life. Despite some comic misunderstandings that almost blow their cover, Tanjiro, Inosuke and Zenitsu smoke out Daki, a demon that has been devouring the residents of the entertainment district for years. The Hashira Tengen Uzui and his ninja companions engage Daki, but if they cannot handle her, will Tanjiro and his friends be able to take on one of Kibutsuji’s Upper-Ranked demons by themselves?
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Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Vol. 7
In Taisho-era Japan, Tanjiro Kamado is a kindhearted boy who makes a living selling charcoal. But his peaceful life is shattered when a demon slaughters his entire family. His little sister Nezuko is the only survivor, but she has been transformed into a demon herself! Tanjiro sets out on a dangerous journey to find a way to return his sister to normal and destroy the demon who ruined his life. Shinobu, Tanjiro, Zenitsu, Inosuke and Nezuko have recovered while under the care of the Demon Slayer Corps. They have even learned a new and powerful technique—Total Concentration! They’ll need this new power and all their skill on their next demon-hunting mission aboard the mysterious Infinity Train as it takes them into the dreams of demons!
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Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Vol. 5
Tanjiro sets out on the path of the Demon Slayer to save his sister and avenge his family! In Taisho-era Japan, Tanjiro Kamado is a kindhearted boy who makes a living selling charcoal. But his peaceful life is shattered when a demon slaughters his entire family. His little sister Nezuko is the only survivor, but she has been transformed into a demon herself! Tanjiro sets out on a dangerous journey to find a way to return his sister to normal and destroy the demon who ruined his life. At Mt. Natagumo, Tanjiro, Zenitsu and Inosuke battle a terrible family of spider demons. Taking on such powerful enemies demands all the skill and luck Tanjiro has as he and his companions fight to rescue Nezuko from the spiders’ web. The battle is drawing in other Demon Slayers but not all of them will leave Mt. Natagumo alive…or in one piece!
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Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Vol. 6
In Taisho-era Japan, Tanjiro Kamado is a kindhearted boy who makes a living selling charcoal. But his peaceful life is shattered when a demon slaughters his entire family. His little sister Nezuko is the only survivor, but she has been transformed into a demon herself! Tanjiro sets out on a dangerous journey to find a way to return his sister to normal and destroy the demon who ruined his life. The members of the Demon Slayer Corps are sworn to destroy demons wherever they find them—but the condition of Tanjiro’s sister, Nezuko, is a problem. What will the Hashira—the leaders of the Demon Slayer Corps—do about Tanjiro protecting his own demonic sister? Meanwhile, Kibutsuji assembles his own minions and intensifies his search for Tanjiro…
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Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Vol. 1
Tanjiro sets out on the path of the Demon Slayer to save his sister and avenge his family! In Taisho-era Japan, Tanjiro Kamado is a kindhearted boy who makes a living selling charcoal. But his peaceful life is shattered when a demon slaughters his entire family. His little sister Nezuko is the only survivor, but she has been transformed into a demon herself! Tanjiro sets out on a dangerous journey to find a way to return his sister to normal and destroy the demon who ruined his life. Learning to slay demons won’t be easy, and Tanjiro barely knows where to start. The surprise appearance of another boy named Giyu, who seems to know what’s going on, might provide some answers…but only if Tanjiro can stop Giyu from killing his sister first! Action-adventure title similar to InuYasha that pits samurai swords against demons.
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Cornerstone Under the Oak Tree Vol. 1
Suji Kim (Author) Suji Kim is the author of Under the Oak Tree. Her novel won the Romance Webnovel Award from South Korean ebook platform RIDI, and its webcomic adaptation has earned global acclaim. Suji Kim's other published works include Twilight Poem and There Is a Mouse in My House.P (Illustrator) P is the illustrator of the official webcomic adaptation of Suji Kim's webnovel Under the Oak Tree. The webcomic is one of RIDI's flagship romance series and won the grand prize at the 2021 RIDI Webtoon Awards, as voted by readers. Under the Oak Tree continues to be serialized and has garnered immense love from around the globe.
£21.60
America Through Time Death in Philadelphia: The Murder of Kimberly Ernest
£20.90
Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc Koyoharu Gotouge Before Demon Slayer Kimetsu no Yaiba
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Schiffer Publishing Ltd Kimono, Vanishing Tradition: Japanese Textiles of the 20th Century
Kimono is a generic term for traditional Japanese clothing; it means “thing to wear.” This revised and expanded second edition provides an overview of various traditional garments, introduces types of designs found in twentieth century kimono that are still available, and presents wearable art and home décor inspired by kimono from contemporary artists. Because wearing kimono is diminishing and kimono are disappearing from Japanese wardrobes, they will become increasingly collectible. Each of the fourteen chapters opens with the definition of the type of apparel covered including everyday, formal, etc., as well as their use in Japanese life. The terms are further explained in the glossary. Over 525 color photographs display brilliant and subtle textile designs and demonstrate beauty in men’s, women’s, and children’s garments and accessories. Textile and clothing designers will find a wealth of inspiration here, as well as vintage clothing enthusiasts and those who wish to wear kimono traditionally.
£41.39
Paperblanks Hishi (Ukiyo-e Kimono Patterns) Midi Lined Journal
The kimono pattern that inspired this Hishi softcover Flexi notebook was originally a woodblock print created by Japanese art publishers for theatrical costumes. This genre of artwork, known as “ukiyo-e,” dates to the Edo period (1603–1868), and this particular design was created sometime during the early 1900s.
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£67.50
Graefe und Unzer Verlag Einmachen Fermentieren Einfache Rezepte fr Sauerkraut Kimchi Co
£14.99
Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba: The Official Coloring Book
Colour over seventy illustrations featuring your favourite characters from Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, with art by manga artist Koyoharu Gotouge. In Taisho-era Japan, kindhearted Tanjiro Kamado makes a living selling charcoal. But his peaceful life is shattered when a demon slaughters his entire family. His little sister Nezuko is the only survivor, but she has been transformed into a demon herself! Tanjiro sets out on a dangerous journey to find a way to return his sister to normal and destroy the demon who ruined his life. Find Tanjiro, Nezuko, Zenitsu, Inosuke, and all your favourite characters from Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba in this official colouring book! Filled with over seventy detailed line illustrations from manga artist Koyoharu Gotouge, Demon Slayer: The Official Coloring Book is the perfect companion for all fans of the phenomenally popular series. Originally published as two volumes in Japan, this book combines both editions and is printed on thick high-quality paper with a flexible binding for easy colouring. Readers of all ages will enjoy colouring the gorgeous illustrations, action-packed scenes, funny moments, and more.
£10.99
Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Vol. 9
Tanjiro sets out on the path of the Demon Slayer to save his sister and avenge his family! In Taisho-era Japan, Tanjiro Kamado is a kindhearted boy who makes a living selling charcoal. But his peaceful life is shattered when a demon slaughters his entire family. His little sister Nezuko is the only survivor, but she has been transformed into a demon herself! Tanjiro sets out on a dangerous journey to find a way to return his sister to normal and destroy the demon who ruined his life. Tanjiro and his friends accompany the Hashira Tengen Uzui to an entertainment district where Tengen’s female ninja agents were gathering information on a demon, but suddenly disappeared. In order to investigate, Tanjiro and the others disguise themselves as women to sneak in! As they close in on their target, the demon reaches out for the courtesans of the district!
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Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Vol. 23
Tanjiro sets out on the path of the Demon Slayer to save his sister and avenge his family!In Taisho-era Japan, kindhearted Tanjiro Kamado makes a living selling charcoal. But his peaceful life is shattered when a demon slaughters his entire family. His little sister Nezuko is the only survivor, but she has been transformed into a demon herself! Tanjiro sets out on a dangerous journey to find a way to return his sister to normal and destroy the demon who ruined his life.In an epic confrontation, Tanjiro and his fellow Demon Slayers have fought on through the night, suffering terrible losses against the King of Demons, Muzan Kibutsuji. Dawn is breaking soon, and if they can keep Muzan at bay just a little longer, it will be the end of the centuries-long struggle. But Muzan, who will stop at nothing to destroy the Demon Slayers, unleashes his most terrible powers. If he can’t defeat the Demon Slayers, he may be able to cause them to destroy themselves from within. All fates and destinies will be decided as the sun begins to rise…
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Aarhus University Press Hellanikos, Thukydides and the Era of Kimon
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Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc The Art of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba
Hunting demons has never been so beautiful than in this collection of art from Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba!After the debut of the global smash-hit manga Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Koyoharu Gotouge instantly became one of the most popular artists in the world! The trials and travails of Tanjiro and Nezuko, two siblings cursed by fate, touched the hearts of fans even as the beautifully drawn action scenes thrilled them. The Art of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba collects the intricate and mind-bogglingly beautiful color art from the series, in addition to a host of chapter pages, illustrations, bonus manga, and commentary from creator Koyoharu Gotouge!
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£67.50
Paperblanks Hishi (Ukiyo-e Kimono Patterns) Ultra Unlined Journal
The kimono pattern that inspired this Hishi softcover Flexi notebook was originally a woodblock print created by Japanese art publishers for theatrical costumes. This genre of artwork, known as “ukiyo-e,” dates to the Edo period (1603–1868), and this particular design was created sometime during the early 1900s.
£23.99
Paperblanks Hishi (Ukiyo-e Kimono Patterns) Ultra Lined Journal
The kimono pattern that inspired this Hishi softcover Flexi notebook was originally a woodblock print created by Japanese art publishers for theatrical costumes. This genre of artwork, known as “ukiyo-e,” dates to the Edo period (1603–1868), and this particular design was created sometime during the early 1900s.
£21.59
Paperblanks Hishi (Ukiyo-e Kimono Patterns) Mini Lined Journal
The kimono pattern that inspired this Hishi softcover Flexi notebook was originally a woodblock print created by Japanese art publishers for theatrical costumes. This genre of artwork, known as “ukiyo-e,” dates to the Edo period (1603–1868), and this particular design was created sometime during the early 1900s.
£13.99
Manga Cult Demon Slayer Kimetsu no Yaiba School Days 3
£9.12
Thorntree Press, LLC Ask Me About Polyamory: The Best of Kimchi Cuddles
£23.39
Paperblanks Hishi (Ukiyo-e Kimono Patterns) Maxi Dot-Grid Journal
This Hishi Dot-Grid Planner will help you achieve your goals and develop your creative ideas in style. Featuring a customizable index, page numbers, three ribbon markers, design stencil and, of course, a dot-grid interior, this Paperblanks Flexis softcover journal will inspire you to harness the organizational power of bullet journalling.
£20.99
Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba—Signs From the Wind
Complete the Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba experience with these exciting novels featuring original stories.Revisit the Demon Slayer Corps with five tales of love, friendship, and courage!Demon Slayer Masachika kills a demon to save Sanemi’s life, and then he takes the younger boy under his wing. Years later, the pair investigates disappearing children and ends up facing off against one of the Twelve Kizuki! In other tales, Kanamori hopes to smooth out Hotaru’s rough personality through marriage, Inosuke searches for Kiyo’s stolen butterfly clip, Muichiro helps Kotetsu repair the Yoriichi Type Zero, and Rengoku leads a mission to hunt ghosts at Kimetsu Academy!
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Oh Gussie!: Cooking and Visiting in Kimberly's Southern Kitchen
£24.62
Tuttle Publishing Origami Paper 200 sheets Kimono Patterns 6 (15 cm)
This pack contains 200 high-quality origami sheets printed with colourful and attractive Kimono Patterns. These kimono patterns were chosen to enhance the creative work of origami artists and paper crafters. The pack contains 12 patterns unique to this pack, and all of the papers are printed in coordinating colours on the reverse to provide aesthetically pleasing origami models. A booklet in the pack provides instructions for: Crane Kimono Simple Swan Star Box Tortoise Kimono.
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£72.00
Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba—The Flower of Happiness
Complete the Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba experience with these exciting novels featuring original stories.Revisit the Demon Slayer Corps in these novels that each contain five tales of love, friendship, and courage!A mystical flower offers a prosperous future for its bearer. Determined to find the flower for Nezuko, Tanjiro makes a harrowing journey up a mountain—but Inosuke reveals the flower’s true worth. In other tales, Zenitsu recalls the day he battled a demon to save a crying girl, a fortune-teller warns Zenitsu that he’ll die if a girl falls for him, Kanao helps Aoi learn her value apart from killing demons, and when Kimetsu Academy students search for the recipe to win over Mr. Tomioka, Mr. Rengoku ropes them into cooking!
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Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc The Art of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba the Anime
Lose yourself in this incredible collection of art from the ultra-popular Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba anime!The incredible designs and thrilling animation of global smash hit Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba have cemented its place as one of the most popular anime series of all time! The Art of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba the Anime collects a wide variety of art, illustrations, and production material from the show, artfully crafted by popular animation studio ufotable. The book includes over 300 illustrations primarily created for the Tanjiro Kamado Unwavering Resolve arc and features an exclusive cover illustration by Akira Matsushima, character designer and chief animation director for the series.
£14.39
Kodansha America, Inc New Kimono, The: From Vintage Style To Everyday Chic
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Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba: The Official Coloring Book 2
Color 70 more illustrations featuring your favorite characters from Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, with art by creator Koyoharu Gotouge!In Taisho-era Japan, kindhearted Tanjiro Kamado makes a living selling charcoal. But his peaceful life is shattered when a demon slaughters his entire family. His little sister Nezuko is the only survivor, but she has been transformed into a demon herself! Tanjiro sets out on a dangerous journey to find a way to return his sister to normal and destroy the demon who ruined his life.The all-new Demon Slayer coloring book is the latest celebration of the art of Koyoharu Gotouge, the creator of the hit manga, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba. This new volume, with flexible binding for easy use, features over 70 detailed line illustrations based on images found in the manga. Readers of all ages will enjoy coloring the gorgeous artwork, action-packed scenes, and funny moments from one of the best-selling series of all time!
£10.99
C & T Publishing Playtime Naptime Anytime Quilts
Colourful spaceships, magical mermaids, and jungle friends - Kim Schaefer is back with more imaginative applique! The best-selling author of Quilts, Bibs, Blankies...Oh My! rolls out 14 quilts and more for kids and toddlers in her bold and graphic signature style.
£21.99
Cornell University Press Crested Kimono: Power and Love in the Japanese Business Family
Matthews Hamabata got off to an unpromising start when he first arrived in Japan to study influential business families. An unmarried, third-generation Japanese-American graduate student, he was there to learn about business executives in their roles as male principals and heads of households. Some Japanese were less than hospitable and often downright rude to him, and the souvenirs bearing the Harvard University emblem that he had brought along for gifts proved to be inappropriate within the highly ritualized system of Japanese gift-giving. In this engaging and personal narrative, we watch Hamabata in the first disappointing six months of his fieldwork as he attempts to map the boundaries of culture, class, and sexuality. "I became my own biggest fieldwork problem," he writes. "Was I inside or out? When I thought I was in, I was actually out, but when I acknowledged the fact that I was out, I was let in." He soon recognized the importance of marital and filial relations in transmitting power in the business world, and he began to direct his study to examining the social and emotional lives of all members of the Japanese ie (household) and the way they affect business activity and ownership. He takes us behind the scenes of the family enterprise to see how the multiple "layers of reality"—biological, social, religious, emotional, and symbolic—relate and cause dilemmas for ie members. (Names, locations, and other details have been altered for the sake of anonymity.) We meet the Moriuchis, the Itoos, the Okimotos—people who must constantly balance their own personal desires against the good of the ie. Many telling vignettes illustrate a central tension in their lives—their need for love, power, and emotional expression versus the constraints of traditional attitudes toward their ancestors, public honor, the economic enterprise, and the obligation to continue the ie over time. A grandfather stubbornly refuses to hand over the reins of succession to the next generation, creating an impossible situation that eventually tears apart an economic empire, as well as the fabric of various interrelated families. Economic, familial, and religious factors figure in a clash for succession between the person who possesses the ancestral tablets and the head of the enterprise. A daughter must reconcile personal love with arranged marriage. Ambitions for the son in line for succession war with the realization that this spoiled, incompetent young man may well ruin the ie. A fascinating portrait of everyday life told with vibrant sensitivity as well as humor, this book is full of the vitality of common concerns: life choices, love and commitment, confrontations with death. It is about very real people trying to make sense of their lives—trying to reconcile the roles and duties dictated by custom and tradition with rapidly changing expectations in the international milieu of contemporary Japan.
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Skyhorse Publishing Kombucha and Kimchi: How Probiotics and Prebiotics Can Improve Brain Function
Discover the mind-gut connection, and boost your mood with the kings of gut-healthy fermented foods—kombucha and kimchi! Did you know you can fight Alzheimer's, Parkinson’s, MS, ADHD, autism, anxiety, depression, stress, chronic pain, and more with what you eat? The discovery of the gut-brain-axis is quickly emerging as the most exciting health concept in decades. Mounting evidence has shown that gut bacteria aren't just good for a healthy immune system or maintaining our weight—they're also good for the brain! In this groundbreaking book, Soki Choi takes us through the microbiotic revolution and the latest breakthroughs in gut-brain research that show how intestinal flora shapes neural development and brain biochemistry. Combining the latest science—presented in accessible, layman terms—with practical tips on how to eat, Choi also shares twenty of her best recipes for kombucha and kimchi, the fermented foods packed with good gut bacteria. Follow your gut, treat food as medicine, and indulge in kombucha and kimchi to nourish your brain!
£12.99
Hirmer Verlag Modern Gothic: The Inventive Furniture of Kimbel and Cabus. 1863 – 1882
Kimbel and Cabus were among the most progressive design reformers of their time. This is the first publication to explore the timeless American immigrant success story of the trailblazing New York City design team who captured national attention with their imaginative furniture forms and defined a significant aesthetic in the United States. Kimbel and Cabus produced an amazing variety of Modern Gothic furniture and worked in a panoply of styles to satisfy the broadest range of markets. They also produced one of the first photographic catalogues for use as a selling tool. Their remarkable story is painstakingly reconstructed using primary sources to illuminate the importance of this progressive company as illustrated through period documents including advertisements, city directories, census and credit reports, and other printed materials alongside new photography.
£35.96
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Great Art Glass Lamps: Tiffany, Duffner & Kimberly, Pairpoint, and Handel
This book is a lamp collector's dream. Presented together for the first time are over 200 of the finest Victorian glass-shaded lamps made by the top four manufacturers: Tiffany, Duffner & Kimberly, Pairpoint, and Handel. Each lamp is shown in large color photographs to display the exquisite detail that has kept them among the most cherished and valuable Victorian home accessories. A never-before-published 1906 Duffner & Kimberly lamps catalog supplements the photographs and gives exact design details. The book was written by a dedicated and knowledgeable enthusiast of Victorian culture who searched among the finest private collections, museums, and leading galleries to locate each top example from his "world's best" wish list. He found everything he went looking for and more, and it is all here to enthrall you. Everyone who loves glass will marvel at these extraordinary examples of the finest glass artists and early 20th century industry combining to make incredible works of art. Collectors, museum curators, dealers, art historians, and interior designers will all find this an invaluable aid in assessing the best in art glass lamp designs.
£57.59