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Birds Art Life

A Year of Observation

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A writer’s search for inspiration, beauty, and solace leads her to birds in this intimate and exuberant meditation on creativity and life—a field guide to things small and significant.When it comes to birds, Kyo Maclear isn’t seeking the exotic. Rather she discovers joy in the seasonal birds that find their way into view in city parks and harbors, along eaves and on wires. In a world that values ... Read more

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A writer’s search for inspiration, beauty, and solace leads her to birds in this intimate and exuberant meditation on creativity and life—a field guide to things small and significant.When it comes to birds, Kyo Maclear isn’t seeking the exotic. Rather she discovers joy in the seasonal birds that find their way into view in city parks and harbors, along eaves and on wires. In a world that values
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Unearthing

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A searing and unforgettable memoir about a family secret revealed by a DNA test, the lessons learned in its aftermath, and the indelible power of love.“A moving account…[and] a reminder of the abundance of experience present in all families, and the power and healing that can come from honoring those many truths.” —The Washington PostThree months after Kyo Maclear’s father dies in December 2018, ... Read more

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A searing and unforgettable memoir about a family secret revealed by a DNA test, the lessons learned in its aftermath, and the indelible power of love.“A moving account…[and] a reminder of the abundance of experience present in all families, and the power and healing that can come from honoring those many truths.” —The Washington PostThree months after Kyo Maclear’s father dies in December 2018,
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cocoon

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The Big Bath House

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A Door Is to Open

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Welcome through the doorway of this picture book . . . about doors! From a Caldecott Honor author and a New York Times Best Illustrated artist comes a celebration of entrances, thresholds and portals — and all the endless possibilities they can lead to! Includes a beautiful fold-out page and textured case.Some doors may give you a nervous, fizzy feeling . . . and also make you glad you came.There ... Read more

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Welcome through the doorway of this picture book . . . about doors! From a Caldecott Honor author and a New York Times Best Illustrated artist comes a celebration of entrances, thresholds and portals — and all the endless possibilities they can lead to! Includes a beautiful fold-out page and textured case.Some doors may give you a nervous, fizzy feeling . . . and also make you glad you came.There
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Under Doctor, Vol. 2

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Working in the shadows and saving lives sometimes has its consequences. After Haiji refuses to perform an unethical heart transplant, the would-be patient sends an assassin after him! Maxell, known as “the Miracle Man,” targets Haiji as he’s about to go into surgery on an elderly patient. Maxell’s moniker isn’t for nothing—he’s a living weapon, barely aging and far stronger than any human alive. ... Read more

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Working in the shadows and saving lives sometimes has its consequences. After Haiji refuses to perform an unethical heart transplant, the would-be patient sends an assassin after him! Maxell, known as “the Miracle Man,” targets Haiji as he’s about to go into surgery on an elderly patient. Maxell’s moniker isn’t for nothing—he’s a living weapon, barely aging and far stronger than any human alive.
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Under Doctor, Vol. 1

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Haiji Kino was born into an infamous assassin family, gifted with the power to see the vital points on people’s bodies that can be used to kill without a trace. However, he found a greater purpose for this ability, turning his life around to become a licensed doctor. He now travels the world using his gift to give quick diagnoses and perform infamously complex surgeries for those in need. But ... Read more

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Haiji Kino was born into an infamous assassin family, gifted with the power to see the vital points on people’s bodies that can be used to kill without a trace. However, he found a greater purpose for this ability, turning his life around to become a licensed doctor. He now travels the world using his gift to give quick diagnoses and perform infamously complex surgeries for those in need. But
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In/Spectre 17

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Mysterious Chills The case of the grisly giraffe is finally closed. Rikka emerges victorious, but will Kotoko's defeat truly change where Kurô's heart lies? Meanwhile, a high school friend seeks Kotoko's expertise to resolve a centuries-old family enigma involving their sword-fighting legacy-and an eerie snow woman. Can Kotoko cut through history-and ghosts of the past-to solve a mystery of ... Read more

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Mysterious Chills The case of the grisly giraffe is finally closed. Rikka emerges victorious, but will Kotoko's defeat truly change where Kurô's heart lies? Meanwhile, a high school friend seeks Kotoko's expertise to resolve a centuries-old family enigma involving their sword-fighting legacy-and an eerie snow woman. Can Kotoko cut through history-and ghosts of the past-to solve a mystery of
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Fire Flowers

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In this intimate, beautifully illustrated picture book from the creators of the Caldecott Honoree Noodles on a Bicycle, a young girl spends her last summer night in Japan lighting delicate Senko Hanabi fireworks with her cousins.On a quiet late-summer evening in Japan, a young girl gathers with her cousins to light Senko Hanabi, delicate handheld fireworks that glow, crackle, and fade all too
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The Search for the Beautiful Woman

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by Cho Kyo ...

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While a slender body is a prerequisite for beauty today, plump women were considered ideal in Tang Dynasty China and Heian-period Japan. Starting around the Southern Song period in China, bound feet symbolized the attractiveness of women. But in Japan, shaved eyebrows and blackened teeth long were markers of loveliness.For centuries, Japanese culture was profoundly shaped by China, but in complex ... Read more

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While a slender body is a prerequisite for beauty today, plump women were considered ideal in Tang Dynasty China and Heian-period Japan. Starting around the Southern Song period in China, bound feet symbolized the attractiveness of women. But in Japan, shaved eyebrows and blackened teeth long were markers of loveliness.For centuries, Japanese culture was profoundly shaped by China, but in complex
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The Record of a Fallen Vampire, Vol. 1

by Kyo Shirodaira, Yuri Kimura ...

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Thousands of years ago, Vampire King Akabara "Red Rose" Strauss lost both his kingdom and his queen. Since humans were unable to kill the queen, they sealed her away, erecting thousands of fake seals so that the king would never find her true location. Despite being pursued by relentless dhampires, Akabara continues to search for his queen to this day...Akabara's quest takes a sinister turn when ... Read more

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Thousands of years ago, Vampire King Akabara "Red Rose" Strauss lost both his kingdom and his queen. Since humans were unable to kill the queen, they sealed her away, erecting thousands of fake seals so that the king would never find her true location. Despite being pursued by relentless dhampires, Akabara continues to search for his queen to this day...Akabara's quest takes a sinister turn when
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If You Were a City

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Just like people, there are so many ways a city can be—and this book celebrates them all. The lively text showcases the magnificent diversity of our world by connecting the uniqueness of its places with the people who live in them. From quiet and dreamy to bright and buzzing—if you were a city, how would YOU be? ... Read more

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Just like people, there are so many ways a city can be—and this book celebrates them all. The lively text showcases the magnificent diversity of our world by connecting the uniqueness of its places with the people who live in them. From quiet and dreamy to bright and buzzing—if you were a city, how would YOU be?
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