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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..
Price: $10.00
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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.
Price: $12.28
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The World of Disgaea: Character Collection (Disgaea)
Disgaea’s witty storyline and challenging, enjoyable gameplay have made it a cult hit with gamers all over the world. This gorgeous full-color illustration book features Takehito Harada’s original concept art, sketches, and lush promotional artwork for the game. Packed with the kind of behind-the-scenes info that hard-core video game fans crave, The World of Disgaea also includes interviews with the game designers and voice actors and even game secrets. .
Price: $13.59
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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..
Price: $5.36
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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..
Price: $5.66
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Sola: Volume 1 (Sola)
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? .
Price: $5.91
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Disgaea 2: Volume 1: Cursed Memories (Disgaea)
Adell is the lone human being in a world of humans-turned-demons, made by Overlord Zenon. It's Adell's task — and burden — to defeat Zenon and restore his friends and family to their normal selves. But summoning an Overlord is not easy. When Adell tries to call Zenon, he ends up with his daughter, Rozalin Now, bound by contract, Adell promises to take Rozalin back to her father. However, it will take much more than blind courage to defeat her all-powerful father and save the world. This graphic novel features an exciting storyline and appealing characters from the cult-hit video game. .
Price: $2.85
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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. .
Price: $5.54
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