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"Ikigai Unveiled: Discovering Joy and Purpose in Everyday Life""Ikigai Unveiled" is an enlightening exploration into the Japanese philosophy of Ikigai-an ancient concept that unveils the secret to finding joy and purpose in every moment. Through a blend of profound insights, practical exercises, and inspiring anecdotes, this book serves as a roadmap for readers seeking to unlock the hidden potential within themselves and lead a life of profound fulfillment.Delving...
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This groundbreaking study reveals how social connections are far more important than we thought, showing us the steps we can take to build better relationships and improve our lives.
Social connection is as essential for our health and happiness as a balanced diet and regular exercise. It reduces our risk of stroke, heart disease, and Alzheimer's. It enhances our creativity and adds years to our life span. Yet many of us struggle to form strong and...
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Georg Simmel is one of the most original German thinkers of the twentieth century and is considered a founding architect of the modern discipline of sociology. Ranging over fundamental questions of the relationship of self and society, his influential writings on money, modernity, and the metropolis continue to provoke debate today.
Fascinated by the relationship between culture, society, and economic life, Simmel took an interest in myriad phenomena...
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"Harmony in Combat" provides a comprehensive exploration of the origins and traditions of Japanese martial arts. From their historical roots to the philosophies that guide practitioners, the book navigates the cultural, ethical, and technical dimensions of these disciplines. Through vivid storytelling and insightful analysis, readers gain a deep appreciation for the rich legacy and enduring principles that define Japanese martial arts as both a physical...
7) Hirayasumi
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VIZ Media, LLC
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[2024]-
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English
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"At 29 years old, carefree Hiroto Ikuta doesn't have a girlfriend, a full-time job, or a plan for the future--and he couldn't be happier. Hiroto's breezy attitude isn't easy for everyone to understand, though. In a world filled with anxiety, confusion, and grief, Hiroto and the people who surround him are all just doing their best to figure out this thing called life. After developing an unlikely friendship with the grouchy old woman who lives in...
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Viz Media, LLC
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[2024]
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"In the desperate battle with All For One and his minions, the U.A. students are pushing themselves to their absolute limits. Everywhere, the villains have the upper hand. As the floating U.A. island falls out of the sky, Ochaco and Asui fight Himiko Toga, and Midoriya squares off with Tomura. All For One's new form appears all but unstoppable, and if he reaches Tomura, all is lost. But one hero stands in his way"--Back cover.
9) Bitterroot
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Sibylline Press
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[2024]
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English
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Set in the fictional town of Steeplejack, nestled in the Bitterroot Mountains, Hazel Mackenzie provides law enforcement with sketch art and victim reconstruction following suspected crimes. Hazel is catapulted from observer to participant when her husband dies in an accident and then soon after, her gay twin brother Kento is shot by a member of Steeplejack's growing anti-LGBTQ community during a gender reveal party for his child. Hazel soon discovers...
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Rockport Publishers, an imprint of The Quarto Group
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2022.
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"With step-by-step guidance and hundreds of sample illustrations, this is your must-have guide to drawing hairstyles for your manga characters. What are you waiting for? Grab your supplies and get started drawing with style!" --
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VIZ Media
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2008
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Fresh from their victory in Korea, the Tokyo Select Team enter the Japan Toresen--the national youth team tournament. Their first game is against the powerful Kantô Select. And their leader is a figure from Shô's past--Toshiki Sugama. Even if they make it past this rival, another team is waiting in the wings with a new batch of surprises.
12) No guns life
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VIZ Media, LLC
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2019-2022.
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"Ex-soldier Juzo Inui has one question--who turned him into a cyborg and erased his memories? After the war, cyborg soldiers known as the Extended were discharged. Juzo Inui is one of them, a man whose body was transformed, his head replaced with a giant gun! With no memory of his previous life--or who replaced his head and why--Inui now scratches out a living in the dark streets of the city as a Resolver, taking on cases involving the Extended......
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Rockport Publishers, an imprint of The Quarto Group
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2022.
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"How to Draw Clothing for Manga is the must-have guide to drawing clothes and costumes for manga characters. Take your manga drawings to the next level with amazing outfits and creative costumes. It just takes two details-wrinkles and shadows. In How to Draw Clothing for Manga, you'll discover how adding a tuck here, a gather there, and hiding some areas in shadow will take your drawings from flat sketches to fantastic illustrations. What you'll find...
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