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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: $11.39
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The World of Disgaea 2 (Disgaea)
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My Dearest Devil Princess: Volume 2
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: $6.89
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Disgaea 2: Volume 2
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: $6.99
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Disgaea 2: Volume 1: Cursed Memories
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: $3.98
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Disgaea Manga
So... you wake up one day after a two-year nap and discover that your father is dead. What do you do? Take over his kingdom and rule with an iron fist, of course! Laharl may be new to the whole Overlord scene, but with the help of the demon-girl Etna and the angel-ditz Flonne, he's going to be the best ruler the Netherworld's ever seen. All he has to do is get by the hordes of halfwit hellions determined to challenge him for the throne, foil an interdimensional plot and keep his own vassals from trying to kill him..
Price: $6.50
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COSMODE #1
Cosplay is a white-hot Japanese subculture devoted to dressing — and acting — as famous characters from manga, anime, tokusatsu, video games, and other pop culture phenomena. COSMODE #1 brings this fanciful, fun activity to Western readers for the first time. This colorfully illustrated magazine-style book features everything from tips from American cosplay peers and Japanese masters, to how hair and makeup can make or break a costume. Imaginative photo shoots of Japanese and American cosplayers in action offer inspiration to newcomers. .
Price: $34.31
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NUI!: Volume 1
Kaya's stuffed animals are no ordinary plush toys — when she gets into trouble, some come to her aid. Brought to life by her intense love, Kaya's stuffed animals have the power to turn into people. And just like people, some are good, and some have intentions that cannot be trusted. It soon becomes clear to Kaya that not all of her toy animals will come to her rescue, and that some may even try to harm her. .
Price: $6.54
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