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Cleopatra, or Cleo as she's known to her friends, would much rather go on vacation in some exotic locale than concern herself with the business end of the Corns Conglomerate, which is the most powerful economic player in the United States. However, Cleo has a kind and forgiving nature, and will not shy away if trouble is near. And more often than she cares for, Cleo and her friends find themselves in all sorts of fantastic adventures, from putting out oil well fires to safeguarding a powerful telepathic girl. (Source: Wikipedia)
He’s a dad. Why would he do that? Daycare worker Yukari was too busy with the children for love. In fact, she didn’t have any opportunities to meet people in the first place... But, just when she was thinking that, she found herself having drinks with her friend Manami’s boss, Koji. The man Manami said was “good-looking, but strange,” was a gentleman and escorted Yukari back home. However, having had a few too many drinks, the two of them fell on to the bed, and... wound up kissing. The following morning, Koji was gone. Yukari was in agony recalling the previous night!! With those memories in tow, she did her work, but the “handsome dad” there to pick up one of the children was... the same man she had just shared her bed with!? (Source: Omoi)
They are burning Japanese cars in Detroit. The top management at Toyosan Motors must decide whether to begin offshore production of its cars in the U.S. But our hero Mr. Kudo fears that offshore production will devastate the numerous local subcontractors of Toyosan, leading to a hollowing out of the auto industry in Japan, leaving only a financial shell. The American color TV industry has already suffered such a fate. The villain, Mr. Tsugawa, calls Kudo a wimp and sees a splendid opportunity for union busting. Will our hero prevail? Thus begins the first episode of this rollicking yet incisive introduction to the world economy from the Japanese point of view. Other episodes treat the appreciation of the yen, the impact of the 1970s oil shocks, deficit financing, the internationalization of business and banking, and the post-industrial future of Japan and the Pacific Rim. The book is an English edition of volume 1 of Manga Nihon keizai nyumon, originally published in 1986 by Nihon Keizai Shimbun, the Japanese equivalent of the Wall Street Journal. It is based on a serious introductory text put out by the newspaper and is packed with informative charts and facts. When the comic book was first published in Japan, it was an immediate best-seller, selling over 550,000 copies in less than a year. The stories in the book reflect Japan's national mood during the "Japanese miracle" and into the 1980s economic bubble: apprehension and optimism jostle one another, and there is a sense of national self-pity. The book also reflects a deep suspicion of politics and bureaucrats. The prime minister appears more worried about his government's popularity than about taking the right economic course. Ultimately, the employees at Toyosan Motors demonstrate that the success of the Japanese economy will not depend on natural resources or politics but on business practices that are ethical, socially responsible, and forward-looking (Univ. of California Press).
I just wanted to fall in love! About to be trapped in a loveless marriage, Esmeralda is determined to find a husband of her own choosing. When the handsome Lord Alfonse woos her at her first society event, she decides to take a gamble and asks him to court her. But why didn't anyone tell her he's the emperor's hound?! (Source: Manta)
In a world where swords and demons clash, Hana is a samurai who has lost all reason to live. One day, in the heat of battle, he comes face to face with a god—Amanogawa Josui, a vessel-god who can control water. With no other purpose in sight, Hana forms a pact with the deity, who seeks to return to the capital of heaven, and embarks on a journey that will change his fate forever… (Source: Yen Press)
**From the world of Trinity Seven comes a sizzling new spinoff!** High schooler Mitsunari Miyazawa had aspirations of becoming a writer until a run-in with a demonic creature turns deadly. Now, Mitsunari has been reborn with the power of the Magus of Envy, fighting with the help of the living grimoire Lydia! (Source: Yen Press)
When mild-mannered office worker Tojima Jr. decides he's destined to become a real Kamen Rider –despite having no powers, no motorcycle, and no clue –he sets off on a chaotic quest that collides everyday absurdity with over-the-top tokusatsu action. From battling malfunctioning monster suits to surviving his company's soul-crushing meetings, Tojima's fight for justice becomes the funniest struggle of them all: growing up without giving up your dreams. (Source: Titan Manga)
Welcome to the 82nd Precinct, also known as the Crocodile Precinct, which is filled with cops that never let go once they sink their teeth into something. Leading them is Hino Mika, a female cop who's as dangerous as she is beautiful. Follow her on her adventures in this sexy action-suspense series.
Junior High School DxD is a spin-off series that takes place after the events of Volume 10 of the original High School DxD Light Novel series. Junior High School DxD follows Zekka Miyamoto, a descendant of Miyamoto Musashi, blessed (or cursed) with her sword 'Tensei' that steals power from enemies' breasts, transferring them to her own. After learning that 'Tensei' is a weapon called a sacred treasure, Zekka knocked on Kuoh Academy Junior High School's door to uncover this mystery and make friends! And then she met... the red-haired demon Rias Gremory. A new DxD story of youth at Kuoh Academy, surrounded by eccentric seniors and classmates, and with highly promising sword skills!"
