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Kawaii is a recognizable art form practiced by artists all over the world and covers the visual gamut from commercial art (stickers, clothing, calendars, pens, pencils, erasers, and video games) to high-brow contemporary art (for example, Takashi Murakami and Yoshitomo Nara). This title collects popular Kawaii art.

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Explains what a pilot is and what their responsibilities are.

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While Napoleon goes about robbing priceless treasures from Egypt, he decides to take home a crocodile as a living souvenir of his conquests, but the poor captured crocodile isn't ready for such travels and has a hard time coping with his new Parisian surroundings. An ALA Notable Book. Reprint.

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"New York Times"-bestselling author Maxwell launches a glittering new historical romance series about three young debutantes who have each been on the shelf for just a little too longEbut finally meet their matches.y Ed.

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For Elizabeth, Drake made the impossible real, serving as a crucial and brilliantly adaptable instrument of her ambitions to transform England from a third-rate island kingdom into a global imperial power.

In 1580, sailing on Elizabeths covert orders, Drake became the first captain to circumnavigate the earth successfully.

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The reprehensible Duke of Colster brought the full weight of the "ton's" fury down upon Charlotte Cameron--simply because she encouraged her sister "not" to marry him. Now, the seductive devil responsible for her social ruin is now close enough to kiss. Original.

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The thrilling conclusion to the survival story In the After, set in a near future where Earth has been overrun by vicious, predatory creatures.

It's been three months since Amy escaped New Hope, and she's been surviving on her own, like she did in the After.

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Critically acclaimed author Nina Varela delivers a stunning sequel to the richly imagined queer epic fantasy Criers War, which SLJ called perfect for fans of Sarah J.

Now Ayla has pledged her allegiance to Queen Junn, who can help accomplish the human rebellions ultimate goal: destroy the Iron Heart.

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Reveals how the author used her strength and openness to help define her signature look, personal relationships, life choices, and tenacious work ethic. This title focuses on the people and the circumstances that have led her to a place of honesty, satisfaction, and success - from her tough-minded mum to her famous mentors, her peers, and clients.

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When their physician parents volunteer in Pakistan in the wake of September 11th, 14-year-old Shannon and her younger brother, Cody, head for Seattle where they're met by a mysterious uncle and get a chance to test their courage as wildlife rescuers.

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Giving an inside look at the world of anime and manga through the words and work of dozen artists, this work is showcase of the cutting-edge vanguard of anime and manga illustration. It profiles 12 Japanese and Korean rising stars currently defining and driving the art. Each profile includes a brief biography, and example of the artist's work.

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Join Carmen Sandiego and decide where in the world to go next in this globe-trotting, daring caper! Stop VILE from stealing the superior jetpack technology you've developed and using it for nefarious deeds. With 20 possible endings, your adventures can take you all over the world - or out of the game. Which will you choose

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Even light-years and millions of miles away, Shan Frankland cannot escape her duty. For the wess'ar are going to Earth, to reclaim and save the ecology. Whether humanity is willing or not. And they are accompanied by thousands of die-hard alien Skavu, who will stop at nothing to carry out their environmental crusade.

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These witty stories were originally told by Kipling to his own children. In them, he gives fanciful accounts of how and why things came to be as they are. Stories include how the leopard got his spots, the camel his hump, the elephant his trunk, how the alphabet was made and the beginning of armadillos. Ages 4+.

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Kawaii Manga is the ultimate full-color instructional guide to drawing the kawaii (super cute) manga popular in contemporary cartoons, video games, advertising, and fashion designs around the world.

The word Kawaii originated in 1970s with Japan schoolgirls who used the term to describe everything they considered to be cute.

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Leaving behind a disastrous marriage, Diana Calhourn and her daughter Hilary seek refuge in the security of a small Southern town - Pemberton, Georgia, a close-knit, aristocratic community. What she discovers, though, is not serenity but Tom Dabney a magical, passionate man.

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With his tawny hair, green eyes, and scandalous behavior, Lord Alexander Raybourn makes her want to be very bad indeed.

With his very honorable sibling too busy saving the world to woo Eleanor, Alexander is tasked with finding out her likes and dislikes for his elder brother.

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Apparently, very difficult indeed.

Edward Wolcott promised his ailing father he would marry well, and it appears Lady Olivia wishes to assist him. The sparkling firebrand intends to smooth his way through Londons ballrooms, parlors, and eligible ladies, while all Edwards thoughts suddenly revolve around bedrooms .