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Author
Series
Welcome to Tranquility volume 2
Publisher
Wildstorm Productions
Pub. Date
2008.
Physical Desc
140 pages : chiefly color illustrations ; 26 cm
Language
English
Description
"Tranquilty is like any other town in American, except for one fundamental difference--it's the town where super-powered beings go in order to retire and raise families"--Page 4 of cover, vol. 1
Author
Series
Amelia rules! book volume 7
Publisher
Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
[2011]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 2.6 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
147 pages : chiefly color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
While trying to figure out the meaning of life, Amelia learns that even when the world is scary and life is as mystifying as ever, some things, such as friends, do last.
Author
Series
Apothecary diaries volume 1
Publisher
Square Enix Manga
Pub. Date
[2020]
Physical Desc
165 pages : chiefly illustrations (some color) ; 19 cm
Language
English
Description
"Maomao, a young woman trained in the art of herbal medicine, is forced to work as a lowly servant in the inner palace. Though she yearns for life outside its perfumed halls, she isn't long for a life of drudgery! Using her wits to break a 'curse' afflicting the imperial heirs, Maomao attracts the attentions of the handsome eunuch Jinshi and is promoted to attendant food taster. But Jinshi has other plans for the erstwhile apothecary, and soon Maomao...
Author
Series
Apothecary diaries volume 6
Publisher
Square Enix Manga
Pub. Date
2022.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
170 pages : chiefly illustrations (some color) ; 19 cm
Language
English
Description
"When the ever luminous Jinshi asks for Maomao's help in disguising himself to take care of business outside the palace walls, Maomao must dig deep to mar her employer's heavenly charms! And to make the ploy believable, Maomao herself is roped in to a spot of theater as Jinshi's companion. But Jinshi's "business" takes him right to the gates of the pleasure district! Has all Maomao's hard work been for a mere assignation, or is there another mystery...
Author
Series
Princess Jellyfish volume 3
Publisher
Kodansha Comics
Pub. Date
[2016]
Edition
English edition.
Physical Desc
355 pages : chiefly illustrations (some color) ; 21 cm
Language
English
Description
"Inari, the aggressive vixen of redevelopment, ramps up her efforts to buy out Amaizu-kan, where Tsukimi and her friends live. But Kuranosuke has a fabulous plan of attack-- turn Tsukimi's jellyfish designs into a reality! Will becoming fashion designers be more than Amars can handle? Meanwhile, Shu's interest in Tsukimi drives Kuranosuke to confront some feelings he's never dealt with before"--Page 4 of cover.
Author
Series
Apothecary diaries volume 2
Publisher
Square Enix Manga
Pub. Date
[2021]
Physical Desc
160 pages : chiefly illustrations (some color) ; 19 cm
Language
English
Description
"When word of her accomplishments falls on the ears of His Imperial Majesty, Maomao finds herself tasked with a direct request from the throne. Turning down the emperor is out of the question for the former apothecary - if she wants to keep her head! But while acquiescing to the emperor is expected of all subjects, Maomao is about to discover that ladies-in-waiting have still more taxing duties to which to attend, as preparations for the garden banquet...
Author
Series
Apothecary diaries volume 8
Publisher
Square Enix Manga & Books, a division of Square Enix, Inc
Pub. Date
[2023]
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
170 pages : chiefly illustrations (some color) ; 19 cm
Language
English
Description
"Sly tactician Lakan's attempts at provocation lead to his own downfall when Maomao challenges him to elephant chess, only to outplay him in a game of wits! In a stupor from drinking "poison" as punishment for his loss, Lakan dreams of a long-lost past, his affair with a beautiful courtesan, and meeting her daughter for the very first time. Upon waking, he finds himself at Verdigris, where he is pressed to buy the freedom of a girl of his choosing...
Author
Series
Apothecary diaries volume 7
Publisher
Square Enix Manga & Books
Pub. Date
[2022]
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
176 pages : chiefly illustrations (some color) ; 19 cm
Language
English
Description
"Proving herself indispensable yet again by saving Jinshi from a horrific fate. Maomao is given the chance to explain her rash behavior during the holy ritual. But when she continues her investigation into the foiled plot, a bizarre outcome awaits, leaving the plucky apothecary impressed by the sheer nerve of the culprit behind it. But admiring the exploits of another won't get Maomao very far when Jinshi tasks her with a feat of her own-- to present...
9) Betwixt
Series
Publisher
VIZ Media, LLC
Pub. Date
[2023]
Edition
VIZ Originals Edition.
Physical Desc
1 volume (various pagings) : chiefly illustrations ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Description
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?--
Author
Publisher
HELVETIQ (Helvetiq Sàrl)
Pub. Date
2023.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
88 pages: chiefly color illustrations ; 28 cm
Language
English
Description
"Patriarchy means "the rule of the father" and describes a system where men are in control. At least since the time of Aristotle, loud-mouthed men have called women weak and inferior. In entertaining comic book form, Smash the Patriarchy shames the culprits and salutes more than 100 inspiring women--from Pharaoh Hatshepsut to Mary Wollstonecraft to Petra Herrera--who stood up to them. The book is not afraid to examine some of the worst crimes--public...
Author
Series
Publisher
First Second, an imprint of Roaring Brook Press
Pub. Date
2023.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
121 pages : chiefly color illustrations, color maps ; 23 cm
Language
English
Description
"With their signature sounds, athletic tongues, and bulging eyes, there's a lot to love about frogs! But did you know that they soak up air and even liquid through their skin? Or that they use their eyes to swallow food? From tiny tadpoles in water to boisterous bullfrogs on land, the life cycle of these amphibious acrobats is one of the coolest examples of metamorphosis around. So pull up a lily pad and dive in, because the frog facts in this book...
Author
Series
Apothecary diaries volume 4
Publisher
Square Enix Manga
Pub. Date
[2021]
Physical Desc
188 pages : chiefly illustrations (some color) ; 18 cm
Language
English
Description
"The trail of the garden banquet poisoner leads Maomao to the Garnet Palace! Aiming to uncover the identity and motives of the culprit who nearly succeeded in turning the festivities into a tragedy, the young apothecary-turned-lady's maid temporarily takes up there at Jinshi's behest. Home to Lady Aduo--the consort with the longest tenure in the Emperor's affections--the Garnet Palace harbors many intrigues, some more shocking than even Maomao could...
Author
Series
Apothecary diaries volume 10
Publisher
Square Enix Manga & Books
Pub. Date
2023.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
164 pages : chiefly illustrations (some color) ; 19 cm
Language
English
Description
"When two beautiful foreign envoys with designs on the Emperor come calling, they spin a fantastical tale about a courtesan who once captured the imagination of their family patriarch. Now it falls to Maomao to concoct a theatrical scheme to give the ladies a whopper of a story to take home! And when the hubbub from their visit dies down, Maomao goes back to sniffing around the Inner Court for the perfume oils and spices sold by the caravan that could...
Author
Series
Apothecary diaries volume 9
Publisher
Square Enix Manga & Books, a division of Square Enix, Inc
Pub. Date
[2023]
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
170 pages : chiefly illustrations (some color) ; 19 cm
Language
English
Description
"A festive atmosphere descends upon the Inner Court with the arrival of a long-awaited merchant caravan and its myriad wares. Though the excitement is contagious and even Maomao looks forward to making purchases of her own, she soon cottons on to something potentially sinister about the innocuous goods for sale. Before Maomao can tease out any evidence, however, her attention turns to mushrooms when Jinshi asks her to root out any poisonous varieties...
Author
Series
Apothecary diaries volume 3
Publisher
Square Enix Manga
Pub. Date
[2021]
Physical Desc
190 pages : chiefly illustrations (some color) ; 19 cm
Language
English
Description
"After putting on a successful and sensual(?) show of food tasting at the garden banquet, Maomao is the talk of the palace! But she soon discovers that notoriety isn't the only thing the party has granted her! Her collection of hairpins from the event brings the young herbalist a brief window of freedom beyond the palace walls, as she returns to the pleasure district for the first time in ten months! But while reunions with her father and her friends...
Author
Series
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Layne Green is a social media sensation of a cook. He's selected to compete on a reality TV show called Voyage de Gourmet - a globe-trotting foodie adventure. However, his partner is his former best friend, Jiang-Mi Pipper, someone that he really wronged with some of his posts. Can the two find forgiveness, flavor, and themselves on this journey?"--
Author
Publisher
Penguin Workshop
Pub. Date
2024.
Physical Desc
118 pages : chiefly color illustrations ; 21 x 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Watch out for the devious duck! A new bird has arrived in Simpleton and is here to ruffle some feathers with a plan to trick the townspeople out of their money. For what, you might ask? Buying freshly baked bread! (A duck's favorite snack, of course.) Meanwhile, the chef wants to hire a baker, the inspector is looking to get strong, and the inventor is trying out some new (explosive) ideas for a kitchen invention contest. But what about our favorite...
Author
Series
Welcome to Tranquility volume 1
Publisher
Wildstorm Productions
Pub. Date
2008.
Physical Desc
142 pages : chiefly color illustrations ; 26 cm
Language
English
Description
Tranquilty is like any other town in American, except for one fundamental difference-it's the town where super-powered beings go in order to retire and raise families.
Author
Publisher
Clarion Books/HarperAlley, imprints of HarperCollins Publishers
Pub. Date
[2023]
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
254 pages : chiefly color illustrations, color map ; 22 cm
Language
English
Description
Twin siblings Elliot and Liza only have each other. Their parents are gone. Their home was taken, and to survive on their own, they're forced to scrounge up plastic and metal to trade for coin within an abandoned garbage heap. Desperate to escape the vagabond cycle that they're trapped in, the answer to their plight seemingly appears when they stumble upon a Raven Quest--magical tasks offered by mysterious message-carrying ravens that when successfully...
Author
Series
Apothecary diaries volume 5
Publisher
Square Enix Manga, an imprint of the Book Publishing division of Square Enix, Inc
Pub. Date
[2022]
Physical Desc
172 pages : chiefly illustrations (some color) ; 19 cm
Language
English
Description
"Forced to the leave the Inner Palace, Maomao finds herself in the employ of none other than Jinshi, the seemingly ever-present thorn in her side! Immune to his charms, Maomao sets about learning the ways of life in the Outer Palace, where government officials and military officers go about the daily business of running the country. Far from being fearful of her new surroundings, however, Maomao has her insatiable curiosity piqued by the soldier-occupied...
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