An all-out fight is about to ignite! Bofurin, an unbeatable delinquent team and the heroes of the town, are challenged to an all-out war by the men who stood against their very creation from the beginning. It's their mission to take back Furin and reintroduce its brawl-filled days! After learning about Umemiya's past, Sakura swears to protect the town and the team he cherishes…but will Sakura and his friends be able to win against the formidable Noroshi?!
"You don't have to work on Wall Street to know that money is essential! Learn how to handle it responsibly-and how to make it work for you. Let this teen investing book be your guide to money matters ranging from the difference between stocks and bonds to ways to research potential investments. Soon enough you'll be throwing around terms like dividend and liquidity like a finance professional"--
"Best friends Miranda Montana, Germaine St. Germaine-Chang, and Sicily Bell were the darlings of Hollywood who rose from teen success to in-demand idols of screaming fans and paparazzi. They rode the momentum like there was no tomorrow. But nothing lasts forever. Now Miranda, the wild-child movie star, drifts from rehab to dead-end relationships as she tries for a comeback from a very public fall from grace. Germaine, the daughter of billionaire hotel moguls, has lost her purpose. And then there's Sicily, the all-American pop star who had a record deal, sold-out concerts, and controlling parents who squeezed the very life out of her. After a decade, fate reconnects these three young women for a long-awaited confrontation with the secrets, betrayals, heartbreak, and family traumas of the past. Settling old scores is just the beginning. It's also time to repair the damage done and to hold fast to the most galvanizing success of their lives: their friendship."
PRESSURE COOKER SPOTLIGHT. While Kyotaro is buried in studies for entrance exams, Yamada’s got her own high stress situation. She’s gone viral on social media! Her popularity and fame are soaring but that means security has to be tightened wherever Yamada goes. With the internet’s ever-present eyes watching her every move, Kyotaro has to carefully watch his own actions. The wrong phrase or misplaced hand could irreparably damage Yamada’s career and their relationship!
"Viernes has been defeated and only the Fire Dragon God, Ignia, remains. Natsu and his friends begin to search for the whereabouts of Ignia, only to find that he's actually the leader of a dark guild called Fire & Flame. And rather than having to find Fire & Flame, members of the dark guild come searching for Natsu at Ignia's behest. The Fire Dragon God has a plan for an ominous festival and he'd like Natsu to join!"--
Under the leadership of Dr. Rose Psychic (and her body-sharing husband, Dr. Occult), Zatanna and her fellow students--including Davit Sargon, June "Enchantress" Moone, and brooding bad boy Sebastian Faust--begin to learn the secrets of harnessing and directing their powers. But these introductory lessons may not be enough to save them from the deadly force known as the Malevolence, whose triumph in the not-too-distant future Dr. Psychic has already foreseen. For Zatanna, however, this dark prophecy is overshadowed by more immediate concerns--among them, the obsessive attentions of the queen-bee Thriae Society, the cold-blooded calculations of Mr. E, and what really happened when she first manifested her backwards-speaking magic and sent her father to lleH!
BUILT TO ENDURE What does it really mean to build a monster's house? We travel back to when Kirik and the gang began their house-building journey, in their youthful days in the country of the dwarves. As the human army looms nearer, Kirik finds himself drawn into battle, where new friends and farewells await him. Then we return to the present day, where our tale is shaken to its foundations!
"Takashi Natsume has always been aware of the supernatural world, but after he inherits a magical book from his grandmother, the supernatural world is aware of him! A simple auction takes a turn for the sinister when the entire venue is locked down after several priceless items go missing. To make matters worse, the human guests aren’t the only ones stuck in the mansion! Now Natsume, his friends, and his questionable allies will need to solve the mystery of the thefts and uncover the secrets of the Nakatomi house if they ever want to get out. A simple auction takes a turn for the sinister when the entire venue is locked down after several priceless items go missing. To make matters worse, the human guests aren’t the only ones stuck in the mansion! Now Natsume, his friends, and his questionable allies will need to solve the mystery of the thefts and uncover the secrets of the Nakatomi ho"--
"The final showdown against the former Furin students is nigh! After unveiling the truth behind his shadowy past, Umemiya must once again face ex-Furin High Legends Yamato Endo and Chika Takiishi in a fight that will rival all others in the town's history. Before the fists start flying, however, Umemiya reveals the harrowing tale of what he had to do to reach the top."--
""Lonely Leena" is close with her young single mother. Still, she's always secretly dreamed of more (and, when she was a kid, asked Santa for it). A huge family to cheer her on at graduation. A gaggle of smiling faces at the holidays. But one call from the hospital, and her mother's hidden past comes to light: Her grandfather is in the ER, and her aunt is with him in recovery. Sorry--her WHO? But with family comes family secrets--Leena's mom's, and as Leena grows close with her new family behind her mother's back, her own. Leena's mom warns that Leena's grandfather Tariq's financial generosity doesn't come without strings attached ... like Leena converting to Islam, fighting for a spot at a top university, and adhering to the restrictive rules that she ran from all those years ago. Leena isn't sure who to trust, yet she's certain that she adores Tariq and her mom--and that she's the only one who could heal old hurts. After so many years, is it even possible? And if she can't, will she have to choose between them? A big family was the dream, but all this drama isn't. Warm, witty, and sometimes serious, My Perfect Family is a poignant intergenerational narrative that gives voice to Black Muslim women. A thoughtful examination of the intersection between gender and religion, Khadijah VanBrakle's sophomore novel is a heartfelt tale of forging one's own path ... while loving those who stay by your side"--
"Parental advisory ... recommended for ages 13 and up. This volume contains mild language"--
"1989, Soviet Estonia. In sixteen-year-old Vik's village -- and the cursed forest that looms beyond -- danger is everywhere. Soldiers threaten those who so much as dream of dissent. The villagers' words are sharp with accusations of witchcraft. And deep in the heart of the wood, a lantern-eyed spirit lies in wait to disappear those who wander too far past the trees. Vik knows because five years ago, she led her little sister Anna over that invisible line -- and never saw her again. The only thing Vik has wished for since then is her sister's safe return. So when Anna stumbles back through the tree line on the anniversary of her disappearance, it's a miracle... Or is it a lie? As unsettling inconsistencies between this girl and the one who vanished reveal themselves, Vik starts to doubt whether this Anna is her Anna -- or something else entirely. Whoever she is, one thing is clear: she was never meant to escape the trees. And unless Vik can uncover the secrets of the forest, it's going to take her back. Rooted in real history with a speculative twist, the horrors of And The Trees Stare Back are the ones we already know: existing as a marginalized person under a hostile state. Raising powerful questions about whose humanity counts and how to survive if the governing body decides yours doesn't, this politically incisive folk-horror irresistibly explores ever-relevant legacies of activism and solidarity." --
"Kobayashi just can't focus--not on studying, not on work--and the adults in his life think he's in danger of becoming a worthless dropout. Then, one day, a strange new presence arrives in his class: an energetic and naive kid named Uno. Kobayashi saves Uno from getting scammed, and that close encounter launches a new friendship. Uno's definitely a space cadet, but Kobayashi can't help admiring the way he floats through life, and before he knows it, he might start feeling his feet lift off the ground, too..."--
"Teen mecha pilot Hwa Young returns to her rebel roots to fight against the Imperial force, but as she grapples with her warring allegiances, who can she really trust?"--
Gojo has been defeated! Without time to process this loss, Kashimo takes on Sukuna, but will he stand a chance once the King of Curses completes his transformation? Meanwhile, the entertainer Takaba takes on Kenjaku one-on-one!
"Haruka Sakura wants nothing to do with weaklings! He's only interested in the strongest of the strong. He's just started at Furin High School, a school of degenerates known only for their brawling strength--strength they use to protect their neighborhood from anyone who wishes it ill. But Haruka's not interested in being a hero or being part of any sort of team--he just wants to fight his way to the top!"--Back cover.
"Inside the Casket, a shrine maiden tells Fumi that the White Snake of Despair is gone and that she will hand over the powers of the White Snake to Fumi. Meanwhile, Yanagi appears before the Casket, where the gradually vanishing White Cat fights him!"--Back cover.
"Chihiro's cursed past sends him down a quest of bloody vengeance! The Shinuchi--the strongest sword ever produced by Kunishige--is up for auction. Chihiro’s on a quest to reclaim the famed blade, but first he’ll have to deal with the auction’s guards, who are sworn to protect the auction at all costs. Undaunted in his quest for vengeance, Chihiro vows to cut them all down!"--Publisher.
"What is love? Hate? What are blessings and curses? In battle, Philomela takes up the thurisaz rune Chise gave her, and the catastrophe swirling around the Sargant Family crashes to a close. Chise and Elias return home for a brief respite, but Chise must still pay a price for wielding the power of dragons. The rumbl of beasts permeate the shadows... The Hunt is about to begin"--Provided by publisher.
"An adrenaline-filled manga set in a high school for delinquents who are now heroes protecting their town. A fierce, new student arrives at the school determined to fight his way to the top and become the strongest of them all. This edgy, action-packed manga is guaranteed to excite fans of Tokyo Revengers and other stories about high school delinquents A Lingering Shadow When a fight breaks out in the red light district over a girl, Haruka Sakura is ready and raring to join Tsubakino, one of Furin High School's Four Kings, in order to protect both the girl and the street itself. Just as the fight draws to a close, a single man joins the fray, scattering chaos in his wake. What secrets lie in this mysterious man's past and how is he connected to Furin High? An adrenaline shot of pure action!" --Back cover.
Miyu Suzuki is a bright and bubbly high schooler who's got a crush. There's just one little problem -- when it comes to personality, the guy she's into is her polar opposite! Emotions are running high as Suzuki and her friends prepare for their field trip to Kyoto, where new sights, new experiences, and a chance to see each other in a whole new light await. Whether it's Suzuki wrestling with how she wants Tani to think of her, Nishi deciding how she really feels about Yamada, or Azuma letting her walls down, one thing's for sure -- it'll be a trip to remember!
Ever since she turned sixteen, Nimmi has wanted to see her mother. Though she has a loving but overprotective father and a budding relationship, she yearns to travel to Sri Lanka to confront the mother who refused to leave the island during a war, not even for Nimmi’s sake. Her father is going back for the first time as a reporter on assignment, but he refuses to take her, deeming Sri Lanka too dangerous. But then Nimmi's mother appears to her in a dream, asking her to come find her, and Nimmi knows she must go. Her father is livid when he sees her at baggage claim, but by then it’s too late, and he reluctantly agrees to help Nimmi make contact with her mother. In Sri Lanka, Nimmi tags along with her father and his guide, past checkpoints and armed soldiers and increasing hints of the war that rages there. However, the day after Christmas, disaster strikes and a tsunami ravages the island. Stranded amid the devastation and destruction, can Nimmi reunite with her mother? Through her journey, Nimmi might just learn that the person she most needed to find was herself.
"In this Romeo and Juliet-inspired retelling set during the civil rights era, a Mexican American girl is driven to join a movement for justice after her white classmate and best friend from the barrio are tragically murdered"-- Provided by publisher.
"Kitabatake Akiie's army, including Tokiyuki's powerful Hojo clan contingent, begins their westward march on Kyo from Oshu. It will be a long journey and will not go unopposed, as forces loyal to Ashikaga Takauji are mobilizing to stop them. Not only will Akiie and Tokiyuki need to contend with ambushes and supply problems along the way, but the army of the renowned warrior Toki Yorito also moves to confront the Oshu army at a place that will one day become famed in Japanese history--Sekigahara."--Publisher's website.