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Broccoli and Other Tales of Food and Love
In a triumphant return to the short story, the form in which she made her extraordinary debut with There Are Jews in My House, Lara Vapnyar gives us a delightful new collection in which food and love intersect, along with their overlapping pleasures, frustrations, and deep associations in the lives of her unforgettable characters. From “Broccoli” to “Borscht” to “Puffed Rice and Meatballs,” each of these new stories invites us into the uniquely captivating private worlds of Vapnyar’s Eastern European émigrés. There’s Nina, a recent arrival from Russia, for whom the colorful abundance of the vegetable markets in New York represents her own fresh hopes and dreams. . . Luda and Milena, who battle over a widower in their English class with competing recipes for cheese puffs, spinach pies, and meatballs . . . Sergey, who finds more comfort in the borscht made by a paid female companion than in her sexual ministrations. Each of the women and men who inhabit these witty, tender, and beautifully observed stories needs and longs for the taste and smell of home, wherever--and with whomever--that may turn out to be. Russian in its wit and in many of its rich details, but American in its insistence on the quest for personal happiness, however provisional and however high the cost, Broccoli and Other Talesof Food and Love masterfully illuminates a very particular facet of desire with entirely charming results..
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The World of Disgaea 2 (Disgaea)
Disgaea's distinctive character design, humorous and engaging storyline, and fun game-play, have made it a cult hit amongst video game players around the world.This full-color, hardcover illustration book features original concept art, sketches, and the lush promotional artwork for Disgaea 2, the hit sequel to the game that revamped the strategy RPG genre.Besides the beautiful artwork and concept designs, this book contains many behind the scenes information and game secrets!Illustrated by: Takehito HaradaAuthors: Tadanobu Isono and Yoji KameishiFormat: Trade ClothTrim Size: 7 1/2 x 10 3/8Insert/Illus.: 2-color art throughout, color illustrations throughout, charts, tables, screen shots.
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My Dearest Devil Princess
A magic box that grants three wishes is a dream come true! At least that’s what high school student Keita thinks, until he opens the box and finds a girl destined to bring him trouble Maki’s not just any girl — she’s really a devil princess and she’s after Keita’s soul. Luckily for Keita, Maki can only take his soul after he makes his third wish, and even more luckily, Maki’s really only a demon-in-training. Lacking any real knowledge of how to be evil, she has to rely on the nefarious schemes spelled out in her trusty guidebookso that she can trick Keita into using up his wishes. Until then, Maki’s going to live with Keita — and make him wish he wasn't living anymore! This witty battle of the sexes shares the same screwball appeal as Oh! My Goddess and Love Hina..
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My Dearest Devil Princess: Volume 2 (My Dearest Devil Princess)
The devil princess Maki wants Keita’s soul. Then there are the angels who want to “save” him and classmates who won’t leave him alone. How could things possibly get any worse? When the demon Miki teams up with the angel Sheeta to stop Maki, Keita realizes his problems have just begun! This hilarious story, enhanced by Maika Netsu’s wonderful artwork, shares the appeal of popular manga such as Love Hina and Onegai Teacher..
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Sola: Volume 1
Yorito is a high school student who’s obsessed with taking pictures of the sky. A chance meeting at a vending machine introduces him to a girl named Matsuri. Matsuri’s no ordinary girl, though — she’s actually a Yaka, a 350-year-old creature also known the “Calamity of the Night.” Yaka are supernatural beings with strange powers, beings who never age and who possess almost superhuman strength. Because sunlight is deadly to Yaka, Matsuri has been forced to live a life of solitude, and Yorito is the first friend she’s ever had. There’s even more to Matsuri, however, than her big secret. She’s being followed by Takeshi, a mysterious sword-wielding man who’s intent on killing her. But why? And why is Takeshi unharmed by Matsuri’s powers? Thrust against his will into an otherworldly battle, will Yorito find the courage to protect Matsuri, their friendship, and himself? .
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My Dearest Devil Princess: Volume 3 (My Dearest Devil Princess)
Maki is still on Earth, Keita's soul is still unsaved — and Sheeta is in trouble with her superiors in Heaven. When the head angel, Alpha, pays a visit to take matters into her own hands, more is revealed about the supernatural interest in Keita's soul. More and more, Keita realizes he will have to give it everything he's got in order to save both himself and Maki from Alpha's vengeance. .
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My Dearest Devil Princess: Volume 4 (My Dearest Devil Princess)
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Disgaea 2: Volume 3 (Disgaea)
In his quest to find and defeat the Overlord Zenon, Adell has been saved by the Beauty Queen Etna — but not out of the goodness of her cold demon heart. Etna’s after Zenon so she can become an Overlord herself. And if Rozalin, Zenon’s daughter, doesn’t give up the goods on her dear old dad, Etna will use Adell’s safety as a bargaining chip. Meanwhile, the sudden appearance of a ninja named Yukimaru leaves Adell wondering if this person is a friend or yet another power-hungry foe . . . Action, fantasy, and humor combine for another winning entry in this popular series. .
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Disgaea 2: Volume 2 (Disgaea)
The Overlord Zenon has done his work well; everyone in the world is a demon — except Adell. His task is to defeat Zenon and restore his friends’ and family’s humanity  Overthrowing an overlord isn’t easy, and Adell ends up with Zenon's daughter Rozalin instead. Now, bound by a contract, Adell promises to take Rozalin back to her father. As they get closer to the overlord, Rozalin begins to question what she knows about her father as Adell broods over the fact that he will have to fight against him. The appearances of Beauty Queen Etna and the Dark Hero Axel only ensure that the path to Zenon will be more difficult than they imagined — and Zenon himself is not standing idly by, as his two mysterious, hooded minions seem hell-bent on finding Rozalin and bringing her back. Cheeky humor, dark fantasy, irresistible characters, and challenging gameplay elements make this a manga masterpiece. .
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