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After breaking a "curse" on the imperial heirs, a palace servant with training in herbal medicine is promoted up the ranks to food taster...and right into the thick of palace intrigue in this lushly illustrated historical mystery series!Maomao has proven her worth to the denizens of the palace time and time again, but she's got her work cut out for her on this occasion! When the ever luminous Jinshi asks for Maomao's help in disguising himself to take care of business outside the palace walls, Maomao must dig deep to mar her employer's heavenly charms! And to make the ploy believable, Maomao herself is roped in to a spot of theater as Jinshi's companion. But Jinshi's "business" takes him right to the gates of the pleasure district! Has all Maomao's hard work been for a mere assignation, or is there another mystery afoot?

From the bestselling author of Quiet Girl in a Noisy World comes a gently humorous and poignant collection of comics about anxiety and depression-because sometimes even the simple things like getting out of bed every day feel like an uphill battle.

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER"e;Feeney lives up to her reputation as the "e;queen of the twist"e;...This page-turner will keep you guessing."e; -Real SimpleThink you know the person you married? Think again...Things have been wrong with Mr and Mrs Wright for a long time. When Adam and Amelia win a weekend away to Scotland, it might be just what their marriage needs. Self-confessed workaholic and screenwriter Adam Wright has lived with face blindness his whole life. He can't recognize friends or family, or even his own wife. Every anniversary the couple exchange traditional gifts--paper, cotton, pottery, tin--and each year Adam's wife writes him a letter that she never lets him read. Until now. They both know this weekend will make or break their marriage, but they didn't randomly win this trip. One of them is lying, and someone doesn't want them to live happily ever after.Ten years of marriage. Ten years of secrets. And an anniversary they will never forget.Rock Paper Scissors is the latest exciting domestic thriller from the queen of the killer twist, New York Times bestselling author Alice Feeney.

It''s never been easier to attack Attack on Titan than with these new, giant-sized 3-in-1 omnibus editions! If you''ve been waiting for the final anime season to check out the do-or-die shonen adventure that defined a decade, now''s your chance. These new books tuck almost 600 pages of manga behind a specially-embossed cover, all in a larger size than the regular version. Includes Vol. 13-15 of Attack on Titan.At great cost to the Garrison and the Survey Corps, Commander Erwin has managed to recover Eren from the Titans who tried to carry him off. But during the battle, Eren manifested yet another power he doesn’t understand. As Eren and Krista find new enemies, the Survey Corps faces threats from both inside and outside the walls. And what will happen to Ymir, now that she has decided to make herself the Titans’ prize?

The gripping new novel from the &i>Sunday Times&/i> bestselling author of &i>The Mercies, The Dance Tree&/i> is a transporting story of lust, family secrets and women under the eye of the Church.

An all-consuming tale of psychological suspense with a spectacular twist from the internationally bestselling author Alice Feeney

After somehow managing to live through the most grueling battle of their entire careers, Tanya and the 203rd receive a letter from the General Staff. Its contents are, essentially, “Hop on these rockets and go smash up the Republican Army’s HQ. Oh, and be sure to come back from this technologically unprecedented flight alive once you’re done with your absurdly dangerous mission!”

You''re Wade, a schlubby middle-aged computer repairman, sent to fix a computer in a vacant, nondescript office. Once inside, the door locks behind you and you can''t get out. Now the adventure begins! Explore this huge, sprawling building and find your way home. Your only hope is to uncover clues in the many empty rooms and try to work out the mystery this whole experience hangs on. Presented as a blend of classic ''choose your own adventure'' stories and point and click escape games, 2120 offers readers the chance to explore these liminal spaces and take an existential journey of discovery.

Collects Avengers (2012) #35-44 and New Avengers (2013) #24-33. Jonathan Hickman's acclaimed run reaches its epic conclusion as time runs out for the Avengers - and the world! For Earth's Mightiest Heroes and the Illuminati, it's all been building to this. One by one, the realities of the Multiverse have collided and been destroyed, leaving the Marvel Universe as one of the last dimensions standing. Now the saga jumps forward eight months to the day of the Final Incursion! After the revelation of the Illuminati's desperate, world-shattering actions, the Avengers are fragmented. While one group seeks out the Illuminati for a confrontation, another takes the fight to the vicious new Cabal! But what has become of Tony Stark and Doctor Strange? Will all the battles they've endured - and all the sacrifices they've made - prepare the Avengers for the inevitable end of everything.

The gods are vanishing, leading Thor on a bloody trail that threatens to consume his past, present and future. To save these worlds, Thor must unravel the gruesome mystery of the God Butcher! Collecting the hit series by Jason Aaron and Esad Ribic that brought Thor face-to face with his deadliest foe ever... Gorr, the God Butcher! Collecting: THOR: GOD OF THUNDER (2012) 1-11

SECOND CHANCERudeus’s brief meeting with his time-travelling future self leaves him struggling to process the terrible suffering that version of him endured. But he might be able to avert those losses in this timeline, if he takes his future self’s advice–starting with reaching out to Eris for the first time in years!

Celebrate the 20th anniversary of the incredible world of Fables with this timeless box set!

Printed in authentic Japanese Manga style, this book reads from back to front and from right to left.

A tale of high adventure and survival!

The journey to 100 friends begins with a single conversation.

Broke young man + chainsaw dog demon = Chainsaw Man!

Alchemy tore the Elric brothers' bodies apart. Can their bond make them whole again?

One of the American Library Association’s Top 10 Best Graphic Novels for Adults!Nominated for four Eisner Awards!Nominated for two Harvey Awards!Nominated for five Ringo Awards!Nominated for the American Cartoonists Society Reuben Award (Graphic Novel Division)!A young journalist prompts a reclusive piano superstar to open up, resulting in this stunning graphic sonata exploring a lifetime of rivalry, regret, and redemption.1933. In the small French village of Cressy-la-Valoise, a local piano contest brings together two brilliant young players: Julien Dubois, the privileged heir of a wealthy family, and François Samson, the janitor's son. One wins, one loses, and both are changed forever.1997. In a huge mansion stained with cigarette smoke and memories, a bitter old man is shaken by the unexpected visit of an interviewer. Somewhere between reality and fantasy, Julien composes, like in a musical score, a complex and moving story about the cost of success, rivalry, redemption, and flying pianos.When all is said and done, did anyone ever truly win? And is there any music left to play?

Jolan and his new companions have arrived safely in Manthor''s home. However, harmony isn''t the word yet, and the instructions from their new master don''t help: their next task can only be accomplished if all five of them work together to open a magical gate, but once they''re past that obstacle, only one of them can become the Chosen one - and that by stealing no less than Thor''s own shield! Can any of them even do it on their own?

A loner boy and a flashy girl find common ground via cosplay in this sweet and spicy romcom!Wakana has spent every summer vacation on his own...until now! With a friend like Marin at his side, he''s about to get a taste of everything summer has to offer and more—the pool, fireworks, extra homework…and of course, cosplay!Now that she''s crossed off bronzed fighter Veronica-tya from her to-do list, Marin has set her sights on a succubus from one of her favorite manga series! But when she picks out a questionable location for the photo shoot, Wakana''s the one about to be left red in the face and hot under the collar!

The mystical Blue Beetle scarab has chosen its new guardian, Jaime Reyes! But supernatural powers can be a blessing or a curse, and when it comes to the powers of the Scarab, you don t get one without the other!