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Pilgrims on their way to worship at the shrine of St. Thomas a Becket in Canterbury stop at the Tabard Inn. They represent a cross-section of medieval English society. To amuse themselves on their journey, they agree that each will tall a tale that really tells much about each individual. This is often called the first book of peotry written in English.
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While going through the possessions of a deceased guest who owed them money, the mistress of the inn and her son find a treasure map that leads to a pirate fortune as well as great danger. Portrayal of good versus evil, as the young boy accompanies Long John Silver and his band of pirates in search of the buried treasure.
4) Chef's kiss
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English
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"Watch things start to really heat up in the kitchen in this sweet, queer, new adult graphic novel! Now that college is over, English graduate Ben Cook is on the job hunt looking for something...anything...related to his passion for reading and writing. But interview after interview, hiring committee after hiring committee, Ben soon learns getting the dream job won't be as easy as he thought. Proofreading? Journalism? Copywriting? Not enough experience....
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Viz Media, LLC
Pub. Date
[2015]
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English
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"What would the world be like if 80 percent of the population manifested superpowers called "Quirks" at age four? Heroes and villains would be battling it out everywhere! Being a hero would mean learning to use your power, but where would you go to study? The Hero Academy of course! But what would you do if you were one of the 20 percent who were born Quirkless? Middle school student Izuku Midoriya wants to be a hero more than anything, but he hasn't...
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Viz Media
Pub. Date
[2015]
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English
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"Getting into U.A. High School was difficult enough, but it was only the beginning of Midoriya's long road toward becoming a superhero. The new students all have amazing powers, and although Midoriya has inherited All Might's abilities, he can barely control them. What's more, the first-year students are told they will have to compete just to avoid being expelled!" --
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VIZ Media, LLC
Pub. Date
[2021]
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English
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"The all-out war against the paranormal Liberation Front continues at the hospital and the mountain villa! Mirko desperately battles High-Ends in order to reach Tomura's stasis tank, knowing exactly how much is at stake if she fails. At the PLF hideout, Dabi is determined to roast Hawks, but Tokoyami isn't about to let his mentor fall. Meanwhile, while helping to evacuate the city, Midoriya senses an ominous presence in the hospital ... With things...
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VIZ Media
Pub. Date
[2020]
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English
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"The legendary yakuza 'the Immortal Dragon' has washed his hands of the gangster life for something far more dangerous--becoming a househusband! Cleaning, laundry, grocery shopping, cooking... These days he's doing everything he can to succeed as man of the house, if it doesn't kill him first! The cozy yakuza comedy continues!"--Provided by publisher.
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Del Rey/Ballantine Books
Pub. Date
[2008]
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English
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A new student has arrived at Seika Academy, and he's supposed to take Najika's place as spokesperson for the cooking school. Seiya is arrogant and bossy, and he cooks with a precision that is the exact opposite of Najika's almost magical style. It's hate at first sight, and there's a twist: Seiya looks exactly like Najika's lost love, Sora!
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Del Rey/Ballantine Books
Pub. Date
[2008]
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English
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Lavender House, the orphanage where Najika grew up is closing, and there is only one way to save it. Najika is challenged to a High Tea cook-off with the stipulation that if she loses the contest on purpose Lavender House will be saved.
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Del Rey/Ballantine Books
Pub. Date
[2007]
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English
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Najika came to Seika Academy to find the boy who saved her life. She thinks her "prince" might be either Sora or Daichi-the super-cute brothers who are the most popular boys at school. That is, until one of the brothers warns Najika that her mysterious prince may not be all he seems! Will this revelation put an end to Najika's lifelong quest?
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VIZ Media, LLC
Pub. Date
2020.
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English
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"Gabimaru the Hollow is one of the most vicious assassins ever to come out of the ninja village of Iwagakure. He's ruthlessly efficient, but a betrayal results in him being handed a death sentence. He has only one hope--in order to earn his freedom, he must travel to a long-hidden island and recover an elixir that will make the shogun immortal. Failure is not an option. On this island, heaven and hell are just a hair's breadth away."--
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VIZ Media, LLC
Pub. Date
[2021]
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English
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"Moro's goons have arrived on Earth, but the planet's protectors aren't about to go down without a fight! However, when Moro himself finally appears and pits a powered-up Saganbo against Gohan and friends, the good guys struggle to keep up. With a planet in peril, will Goku and Vegeta make it back in time?!"--Back cover.
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VIZ Media LLC
Pub. Date
[2019]
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English
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"Ever since Goku became Earth's greatest hero and gathered the seven Dragon Balls to defeat the evil Boo, his life on Earth has grown a little dull. But new threats loom overhead, and Goku and his friends will have to defend the planet once again in this continuation of Akira Toriyama's best-selling series, Dragon Ball!... The Lords of Everything are about to host the Tournament of Power! The Zen Exhibition Match between the Gods of Destruction comes...
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Viz Media, LLC
Pub. Date
[2021]
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English
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"Having acquired a new power of his own, Vegeta has returned home to Earth for a grudge match. His Forced Spirit Fission is capable of separating Moro from the energy he's stolen, but the mighty villian still has some tricks of his own...and not just the backup copy he made of Seven-Three's powers!"--Back cover.
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Series
Publisher
Viz Media, LLC
Pub. Date
[2022]
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English
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"Goku finally manages to activate the complete version of Ultra Instinct, and he's got Moro on the ropes. However, Moro has one more trick up his sleeve...Having stocked Merus's Ultra Instinct, Moro is about to give Goku a taste of his own medicine! Can Goku win against another user of that divine power?!"--
Author
Series
Publisher
VIZ Media, LLC
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"Ever since Goku became Earth's greatest hero and gathered the seven Dragon Balls to defeat the evil Boo, his life on Earth has grown a little dull. But new threats loom overhead, and Goku and his friends will have to defend the planet once again in this continuation of Akira Toriyama's best-selling series, Dragon Ball!... The Tournament of Power is nearing its end, and only a few warriors from Universe 7 remain to fight Universe 11's Jiren. Goku...
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VIZ Media
Pub. Date
[2009]
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English
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In a world where man and robots coexist, the powerful Swiss robot Mont Blanc has been destroyed. Elsewhere a key figure in a robot rights group is murdered. The two incidents appear to be unrelated...except for one very conspicuous clue - the bodies of both victims have been fashioned into some sort of bizarre collage complete with makeshift horns placed by the victims' heads. Interpol assigns robot detective Gesicht to this most strange and complex...
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