Read or Die, Vol. 3


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Yomiko Readman (codename: The Paper) is a substitue teacher and a secret agent for the Royal British Library's Division of Special Operations. She uses special powers to seek out legendary books containing secret information, that in the wrong hands, could be dangerous.




R. O. D. Official Archive


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The Read or Die anime features the story of Yomiko Readman and the British Library Special Operations Division, a secret group dedicated to the location and protection of rare books! The R.O.D Official Archive is your ultimate guide to the world of both the original 3-episode OVA and the 26-episode TV series. The book features character designs, promotional art, rough sketches, episode summaries, creator interviews, and tons of information about this landmark anime franchise.




Change or Die


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Change or Die. What if you were given that choice? If you didn't, your time would end soon—a lot sooner than it had to. Could you change when change matters most? This is the question Alan Deutschman poses in Change or Die, which began as a sensational cover story by the same title for Fast Company. Deutschman concludes that although we all have the ability to change our behavior, we rarely ever do. From patients suffering from heart disease to repeat offenders in the criminal justice system to companies trapped in the mold of unsuccessful business practices, many of us could prevent ominous outcomes by simply changing our mindset. A powerful book with universal appeal, Change or Die deconstructs and debunks age-old myths about change and empowers us with three critical keys—relate, repeat, and reframe—to help us make important positive changes in our lives. Explaining breakthrough research and progressive ideas from a wide selection of leaders in medicine, science, and business (including Dr. Dean Ornish, Mimi Silbert of the Delancey Street Foundation, Bill Gates, Daniel Boulud, and many others), Deutschman demonstrates how anyone can achieve lasting, revolutionary changes that are positive, attainable, and absolutely vital.




Log Horizon, Vol. 1 (manga)


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The world of Elder Tales was supposed to be fun for everyone, but ever since the 12th expansion pack came out and trapped thirty thousand gamers within its fantastical confines, it's not much fun anymore! Nobody knows how to return to the real world, the food has no taste, and even death is no escape. Since the change, the world has fallen into lawlessness, and a strong guild is a player's only hope for survival. It's amid these dire circumstances that Shiroe sets off across the virtual landscape with his friends Naotsugu and Akatsuki on an adventure of discovery as they try to understand the nature of their new reality. Illustrator Kazuhiro Hara has adapted Mamare Touno's light novel series into a comic that gamers and manga fans alike won't want to miss!




Read or Die, Vol. 2


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Yomiko's shopping trip at the London Book Fair is interupted when she is mysteriously contacted by her former boyfriend and previous paper-master Donnie Nakajima. Then, her next assignment is to locate an underground library at the Manshu Academy, said to contain the ancient wisdom of Chinese masters.




Red River, Vol. 20


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Yuri and Rusafa, now prisoners of Ramses, arrive in Egypt to word that Kail has fallen ill. Making good on a promise to Yuri to find out how this information was obtained, Ramses discovers that the Egyptian end of the intelligence conduit involves Queen Nefertiti. Rusafa tries to escape and warn Kail that one of his aides is a spy. If he makes it, he'll have grave news to share with Kail. Will this news render Kail, already disheartened by military failure, incapable of regrouping and heading off the Egyptian threat to the Hittite Empire? -- VIZ Media




Read or Die, Vol. 4


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Chaos ensues at the Manshu Academy when the Joker arrives with his squad of deadly commandos, hot on the trail of the Underground Library's most valuable and powerful book.




Sakamoto Days, Vol. 1


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Time has passed peacefully for Sakamoto since he left the underworld. He’s running a neighborhood store with his lovely wife and child and has gotten a bit...out of shape. But one day a figure from his past pays him a visit with an offer he can’t refuse: return to the assassin world or die! -- VIZ Media




180 Masterpieces You Should Read Before You Die (Vol.1)


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180 Masterpieces You Should Read Before You Die (Vol.1) encapsulates a breathtaking odyssey through time, presenting a tapestry of narratives that span across varied eras, cultures, and themes. From the profound depths of Dostoevsky's psychological explorations to the whimsical realms of Lewis Carroll, this anthology transcends the ordinary, offering readers a kaleidoscopic view of human experience through its divergence in literary styles, including epic poetry, groundbreaking novels, and profound essays. Not only does it capture the evolution of literature, but it also highlights pivotal works that have shaped our understanding of storytelling, identity, and existential inquiry, making this collection invaluable for its breadth and depth of human thought and emotion. The contributing authors and editors, pillars in the literary and philosophical worlds, bring to the table an unparalleled diversity of backgrounds. These figures, who have each left an indelible mark on literary and intellectual history, range from the existential ponderings of Marcus Aurelius to the introspective narratives of Virginia Woolf. Their collective works, reflective of various historical, cultural, and literary movements, provide a rich panorama of the human condition, exploring themes of love, despair, adventure, and the relentless quest for knowledge and truth. This anthology not only serves as a testament to their genius but also as a nexus where their diverse voices harmonize to deepen our understanding of their shared humanity. This collection presents a unique opportunity for readers to engage with the minds of some of the most influential authors in history. It beckons the curious, the scholarly, and the seeker of wisdom to embark on a journey that promises an enriching confluence of perspectives. Whether for educational purposes, personal enlightenment, or the sheer joy of discovering the multifaceted dimensions of human expression, 180 Masterpieces You Should Read Before You Die (Vol.1) is an essential addition to the library of any true lover of literature and the human story it continues to tell through the ages.




180 Masterpieces You Should Read Before You Die (Vol.1)


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Invest your time in reading the true masterpieces of world literature, the great works of the greatest masters of their craft, the revolutionary works, the timeless classics and the eternally moving poetry of words and storylines every person should experience in their lifetime: Leaves of Grass (Walt Whitman) Siddhartha (Herman Hesse) Middlemarch (George Eliot) The Madman (Kahlil Gibran) Ward No. 6 (Anton Chekhov) Moby-Dick (Herman Melville) The Picture of Dorian Gray (Oscar Wilde) Crime and Punishment (Dostoevsky) The Overcoat (Gogol) Ulysses (James Joyce) Walden (Henry David Thoreau) Hamlet (Shakespeare) Romeo and Juliet (Shakespeare) Macbeth (Shakespeare) The Waste Land (T. S. Eliot) Odes (John Keats) The Flowers of Evil (Charles Baudelaire) Pride and Prejudice (Jane Austen) Jane Eyre (Charlotte Brontë) Wuthering Heights (Emily Brontë) Anna Karenina (Leo Tolstoy) Vanity Fair (Thackeray) Swann's Way (Marcel Proust) Sons and Lovers (D. H. Lawrence) Great Expectations (Charles Dickens) Little Women (Louisa May Alcott) Jude the Obscure (Thomas Hardy) Two Years in the Forbidden City (Princess Der Ling) Les Misérables (Victor Hugo) The Count of Monte Cristo (Alexandre Dumas) Pepita Jimenez (Juan Valera) The Red Badge of Courage (Stephen Crane) A Room with a View (E. M. Forster) Sister Carrie (Theodore Dreiser) The Jungle (Upton Sinclair) The Republic (Plato) Meditations (Marcus Aurelius) Art of War (Sun Tzu) Candide (Voltaire) Don Quixote (Cervantes) Decameron (Boccaccio) Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass Dream Psychology (Sigmund Freud) The Einstein Theory of Relativity The Mysterious Affair at Styles (Agatha Christie) A Study in Scarlet (Arthur Conan Doyle) Heart of Darkness (Joseph Conrad) The Call of Cthulhu (H. P. Lovecraft) Frankenstein (Mary Shelley) The War of the Worlds (H. G. Wells) The Raven (Edgar Allan Poe) The Wonderful Wizard of Oz The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn The Call of the Wild Alice in Wonderland The Fairytales of Brothers Grimm The Fairytales of Hans Christian Andersen