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"After the incident with Caissa, Tom's chess level has improved considerably. Back at school, he reunites with Harmony, Laurent, Saori, as well as Anne, Marius and Zhang. These seven chess club members of the International School of Shibuya must now battle each other to determine who will qualify for the prestigious roles of school representatives to complete in the Kant? region Junior High School Tournament. Facing skilled opponents, our heres' abilities and characters will be put to the test . . . Memories, rivalries, unexpected reunions . . . Can the young ISS team come out victorious?"--Back cover.

"The intercollegiate championship of the Kanto region continues under the watchful eyes of Karl, who came to watch the potential emergence of new talents and opponents. Although capable of true excellent, Tom is obsessed by his desire to beat the rival K?, and lets himself be overwhelmed by his emotions that are undermining his concentration . . . Can Tom and his teammates come out of his tournament stronger? Or will they be defeated both on and off the board?"--Back cover.

Explores the career of Japanese baseball player Shohei Ohtani, looking at his road to success as a two-way player, some of his greatest moments, and more.

"[Describes] work of one of the most acclaimed architects in the world, Shigeru Ban. Known for his innovative approach to materials and designs, Ban also regularly comes to the aid of disaster victims and refugees by designing temporary shelters that are typically made from inexpensive and recyclable paper tubes. His projects include a temporary school after the 2008 Sichuan earthquake, shelters after the 2010 earthquake in Haiti, and a church in New Zealand after the 2011 Christchurch earthquake"--Amazon.com.

"Learn about MLB superstar Shohei Ohtani and his accomplishments in baseball in this biography packed with action photos and fact-filled text suitable for young readers"--Provided by publisher.

"A full-color comic about humans living with adorably monstrous cats. Is it a banshee, a yeti, a gorgon, or...a cat? Monster Cats are a purrfect new breed of familiar furry friends crossed with freaky fun! If you think life with regular cats can get complicated, wait till you see what it's like for people who live with these charming supernatural pets"--.

"It is said that there are some special animals occasionally born with great powers. Senzou the black fox is one of those ... but instead of using his powers for good, he abused his strength until the Sun Goddess imprisoned him for his bad behavior. Three hundred years later, he's finally been released, but only on one condition-- he can't have any of his abilities back until he successfully helps a tanuki cub named Manpachi become an assistant to the gods. Unfortunately for Senzou, there's no cheating when it comes to completing his task! The magic beads around his neck make sure he can't wander too far from his charge or ignore his duties, and so ... Senzou the once-great Fox Spirit must figure out how to be an actually-great babysitter to a innocent little tanuki or risk being stuck without his powers forever!"--.

Tells the story of forty-seven Ronin, or renegades, who plotted against the Japanese emperor to avenge the honor of their fallen master, Lord Asano, who had attacked the Japanese court in a fit of anger.

"The story of two soldiers--a Japanese surgeon and an American sergeant--whose lives intersected during the only World War II battle on U.S. soil. . . Paul Nobuo Tatsuguchi's journal revealed the medic's studies in America and his love for the US. It sent shock waves through American troops of the 1940s, shattering racist preconceptions and opening eyes to the common humanity of soldiers on both sides of the battle lines"--Provided by publisher.

"The Essential Anime Guide is the guide every fan needs to the classic, must-see anime series and films that transformed both Japanese and Western pop culture. Organized by release date and with entries by experts in the anime field, this guide provides a comprehensive, behind-the-scenes look into the history and impact of these classic anime. Both casual fans and serious otaku alike will discover a fun and surprisingly touching portrait of the true impact of anime on pop culture"--Provided by publisher.