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"Having accidentally wandered into the beast world of Jutengai, Kyuta has gotten himself a master--Kumatetsu. But it turns out Kumatetsu's not quite as good at teaching as he is at brawling. The Grandmaster sends teacher and student alike on a pilgrimage, asking all the wisest beasts in the world a simple question: What is true strength? But are the boy and the beast ready for the answer?"--Back cover.

"Spending more time in the human world, Kyuta comes to realize how much he missed out on growing up among the beasts. Has the time come to say good-bye to Jutengai and his master? When the long-anticipated match between Kumatetsu and lozen finally arrives, though, it might not just be his own future that Kyuta must decide..."--Back cover.

Bandit Keith forces Jonouchi into the catacombs for a duel with Ghost Kozuka, the master of the undead.

"Ichirohiko has suffered, caught in the space between human and beast, and has succumbed to the darkness. Kyuta leaves Kumatetsu, on the brink of death, in the care of the others and heads to the human world in pursuit of Ichirohiko. It's the start of a life and death battle in the streets of Shibuya to settle things not only with Ichirohiko, but with the darkness in his own heart! What can he do to save everyone? The time has come for Kumatetsu, Kyuta, and Kaede to each make their own decisions"--Provided by publisher.

"Learn how real-life historical battles and events inspire today's popular combat games"--Provided by publisher.

Yugi and Jonouchi fight to escape the subterranean maze of the Meikyu Brothers, and then Yugi must face Kaiba, the vengeful former game master, in their third Duel Monsters battle atop Pegasus Castle.

Vika struggles with dangers in her new role as the Imperial Enchanter while Pasha faces disputes about his legitimacy and Nikolai considers how far he is willing to go to return to the world.

". . . Abraham Lincoln was known for his smarts and his kee-slapping humor. In 1842, that got him into a heap of trouble. When he clashed with James Shields, a political rival, Lincoln came up with a rascally plan. It was silly. It was clever. And it was a great big mistake! Shields challenged Lincoln to a duel! Lincoln would need his wit and a healthy dose of humility to save his career--and maybe even his life."--Provided by publisher.

Vika Andreyeva and Nikolai Karimov are the only two enchanters in Russia, and the tsar needs their powers on his side. To determine which of the two will become the Imperial Enchanter, the tsar initiates the Crown Games. The winner will become the most respected adviser to the empire and the other will be sentenced to death.

Sith Lord Darth Vader captures Luke Skywalker's friends in order to lure Luke into a trap on Cloud City where Luke is wounded in a lightsaber duel with Vader.