Kageki Shojo!! the Curtain Rises (Saiki Kumiko)(Paperback)

Kageki Shojo!! the Curtain Rises (Saiki Kumiko)(Paperback)

The critically acclaimed shoujo manga about the drama of all-women musical theater! (And don't miss the anime adaptation!) Watanabe Sarasa has always dreamed of being an otokoyaku, an actress who plays male roles in an all-female theater troupe. Narata Ai also has a dream: the disgraced former

Little Witch Academia, Vol. 3 (Yoshinari Yoh)(Paperback)

'We...just don't give up, all right!?'The curtain rises ono an interschool broom race where every witch's pride is on the line! The endlessly talented and ever-reliable Diana is set to participate, but just as her classmates at the academy are getting excited about the competition, she suddenly

When the Curtain Falls: The Top Five Sunday Times Bestseller (Fletcher Carrie Hope)(Paperback)

Theatres have a certain kind of magic. When the curtain rises, we are all enraptured by the glare of the lights and the smell of the greasepaint but it's when the curtain falls that the real drama begins . . . In 1952 two young lovers meet, in secret, at the beautiful Southern Cross theatre in the

Making Shoji (Odate Toshio)(Paperback)

The construction of shoji-Japanese sliding doors-requires intricate skills and attention to detail. This guide to creating shoji brings together both traditional insight and technical mastery of the craft from the perspective of an apprenticed sliding-door maker. Step-by-step instructions,

The Art of Kumiko: Learn to Make Beautiful Panels by Hand (Kenney Matt)(Paperback)

Kumiko is a delicate and sophisticated art created by assembling small wooden pieces into beautiful patterns, and Matt Kenney's latest book offers step-by-step instructions for 10 patterns, with a level of detail that cannot be found in print elsewhere.Also included are cutting diagrams for several

Shoji Hamada: A Potters Way and Work (Peterson Susan)(Paperback)

Shoji Hamada, along with Bernard Leach, was one of the key figures in the development of studio pottery in the 20th century. His influence both in England and the US as well as in his native Japan cannot be underestimated. The Japanese government designated him a Living National Treasure' in 1955

The Critic as Amateur (Majumdar Saikat)(Paperback)

Can the criticism of literature and culture ever be completely professionalized? Does criticism retain an amateur impulse even after it evolves into a highly specialized discipline enshrined in the university? The Critic as Amateur brings leading and emerging scholars together to explore the role

Machiya: The Traditional Townhouses of Kyoto (Kumiko Ishii)(Paperback)

The definitive book on machiya showcasing their traditional appearance and recent transformation explained in bilingual text. From private residences to renovated properties operating as businesses, this book introduces everything you need to know about Machiya, also including never-before-seen

Sins and Innocents (Sonmez Burhan)(Paperback)

'My past was behind a curtain. I had to go to Feruzeh. I had to see her so I could open the curtain of both the future and the past.' Two young people from foreign lands meet in a shop in Cambridge: Brani Tawo, a Kurdish political refugee from Turkey, and Feruzeh, who had fled to the UK from

The Manga Guide to Physiology (Tanaka Etsuro)(Paperback)

Join Kumiko in The Manga Guide to Physiology as she examines the inner workings of the body while training hard for the campus marathon. You'll learn all about: How the digestive system and the Citric Acid Cycle break food down into nutrients and energyHow the body regulates temperature and vital

The Last Frontier (MacLean Alistair)(Paperback)

An undercover mission beyond the Iron Curtain to recover a defected scientist goes disastrously wrong - a classic early Cold War thriller from the acclaimed master of action and suspense.Doctor Jennings, a noted scientist in possession of a precious secret, has gone over to the Soviet Union. It is

The Moon in the Palace (Randel Weina Dai)(Paperback)

Randel's gorgeous debut novel seductively pulls back the curtain to reveal the heartbreaking world of...China.--Stephanie Dray, NYT bestselling Author of America's First DaughterA thrilling work of historical fiction, bringing romance, intrigue, and the unexpected rise of an Empress to intoxicating

The Mudd Club (Boch Richard)(Paperback)

'As the gatekeeper of the Mudd Club, Richard Boch now opens the gates of memory to lift the curtain on a magical time in downtown Manhattan, after-hours with a passion, and a cast of characters that seem fantastical even as you leave the club blinking in the morning sun.' --Lenny KayeThe legendary

Star-Crossed!! 1 (Junko)(Paperback)

From the creator of the hit manga and anime Kiss Him, Not Me comes another off-the-wall, geeky shojo comedy A series of mixups leads to God misplacing the souls of a girl and the handsome idol singer she adores--in each other's bodies And they can switch back and forth by...kissing? DIVINE

Maddy Alone: Blue Door 2 (Brown Pamela)(Paperback)

The second book in the Blue Door series, following on from The Swish of the Curtain, the classic story which inspired actors from Maggie Smith to Eileen Atkins With the rest of the Blue Door Theatre Company in London training to be actors, poor Maddy has been left all alone in the little town of

Mrs Jeffries Takes The Stage (Brightwell Emily)(Paperback / softback)

It's the final curtain for one critic, and more drama for Mrs Jeffries

Blue Door Venture: Blue Door 4 (Brown Pamela)(Paperback)

The fourth book in the Blue Door series, which starts with The Swish of the Curtain, the classic story which inspired actors from Maggie Smith to Eileen

Maddy Again: Blue Door 5 (Brown Pamela)(Paperback)

The fifth and final book in the Blue Door series, which starts with The Swish of the Curtain, the classic story that inspired actors from Maggie Smith to Eileen

Ravenspur - Rise of the Tudors (Iggulden Conn)(Paperback / softback)

Witness the rise of the Tudors in the stunning conclusion to Conn Iggulden's powerful retelling of the Wars of the Roses. 'An utterly compelling page-turner full of historical facts. A fascinating read' SunEngland, 1470. A divided kingdom cannot stand. King Edward of York has been driven out of

The Swish of the Curtain: Blue Door 1 (Brown Pamela)(Paperback)

The classic story of seven children with a longing to be on stage: the inspiration for actors from Maggie Smith to Eileen Atkins In the town of Fenchester, seven resourceful children are yearning to be famous. One day, they come across a disused chapel, and an idea is formed. With a lick of paint

Ldk 16 (Watanabe Ayu)(Paperback)

The shojo romance that's become a cultural touchstone in Japan! Ages 16 and up. AN AMERICAN DREAM It's back to school after a summer full of love for Aoi and Shusei! While they keep up the charade of hiding their relationship and living arrangement, an unexpected player joins in on the game

Lovesick Ellie 1 - Fujimomo

The outrageous shojo comedy finally comes to print!A boy and a girl come to share each other's secrets: She remixes her real lifeand fantasies into a pervy Twitter feed, and he's selfish and manipulative onthe inside. The relationship (?) that results is explosive and hilarious,perfect for fans of

The Fall of Advertising and the Rise of PR (Ries Al)(Paperback)

Bestselling authors and world-renowned marketing strategists Al and Laura Ries usher in the new era of public relations. Today's major brands are born with publicity, not advertising. A closer look at the history of the most successful modern brands shows this to be true. In fact, an astonishing

The Sun Also Rises (Hemingway Ernest)(Paperback)