Forty-five of Japan’s leading manga artists illustrate Star Wars! Explore the galaxy through the beautiful artwork of 45 outstanding Japanese manga artists and illustrators, including Akira Himekawa, Kamome Shirahama, and Taiyo Matsumoto. Celebrating the universal appeal of these iconic characters and their timeless stories, this collection presents each artist’s unique tribute to the Star Wars universe and is a must-have for fans of Star Wars and manga alike!

Based on William Scott Wilson's definitive translation, adapted by scriptwriter and comic book/manga author Sean Wilson, and with lively drawings by well-known illustrator Chie Kutsuwada, this first-ever graphic treatment of what's considered the most influential of all samurai treatises is sure to delight manga fans, martial arts enthusiasts, and students of Japanese culture. Reminiscent of The Arabian Nights in structure, Hagakure is a collection of tales and anecdotes that offer instruction and insight into the philosophy and code of behavior that foster the true spirit of Bushido - the Way of the Warrior. A young, upcoming samurai seeks the advice of an older, seasoned warrior who has become a Zen monk. The ambitious young samurai humbly begs to learn from the old master, who consents. So begins a series of eventful meetings. At each sitting. the master tells his young student tales of samurai past. Tales of famous warriors are recited, as well as ignoble gaffs. With brutal, unrelenting samurai justice, wrongs are righted and judgment is enacted. With each incident, the young novice learns what it means to be a samurai. Learns what courage and right thought are. Learns the harsh realities and subtle wisdom of his age. Writer Sean Wilson and illustrator Chie Kutsuwada both bring ample experience in the genre to this project. And, as an added bonus, William Scott Wilson, the translator of the original Kodansha International version of the book, provides an illuminating Afterword.

His kisses were irresistible Alex D’Amour was an unexpected—and decidedly unwelcome!—guest in Elissa Crosby’s home. Not wanting to spoil the Christmas mood for her two younger sisters and their families, she asked Alex to pretend they were friends. But he got carried away by his part and what her sisters actually saw was Alex—the affectionate lover! Had independent Elissa finally met her match? Only she knew that Alex was not wanting her so much as her beautiful home. But under the spell of the Christmas mistletoe—and Alex’s magical kisses—miracles could happen… https://www.ebookrenta.com/renta/sc/frm/item/77758/

In the *Callaway Dandies* (Sons of Texas) Series: 1. Tsuioku wa Nami no you ni Love Texas Style! **Has Cole found his son and the woman he loved so long ago?** When Cole saw the boy who looked so much like him, he asked him his name. The boy said, “My name is Tony Alvarez. It was my grandfather’s name.” That was also the name of a shepherd from Cole’s family farm who had disappeared fifteen years ago. And he’d taken his daughter, Allison, who had been Cole’s girlfriend, with him! Could Tony be Cole’s son? 2. Deai wa Arashi no you ni 3. Tabidachi wa Kaze no you ni

"Giles Blake...I'll never forgive you!" I hate that man. When I was a girl, he pulled a damning testimony from me and turned my daddy into a convict. I lost everything in that trial. Afterward, I changed my name to Rae Bonham. I work by day as a secretary at a construction company while at night I study for a degree and work part-time as an escort. And now Giles Blake is coming to me as a client! The man who stole my family, girlhood innocence and all my happiness now seeks my love. This is my chance for revenge! But what do I do when I'm caught between love and hate?

Emily’s happy life has been shattered. Her doctor husband, who was supposed to be attending a medical conference, was found dead of asphyxiation…in his mistress’s apartment! Was everything, including his love for her, a lie? Emily is deeply hurt as she tries to wrestle with the cruel news. The one person who holds out a helping hand in her time of need is her late husband’s brother, Dillon. Despite the fact that Dillon was always cool and indifferent toward her while she was married, he’s now pulled a complete one-eighty and is taking care of her every need. But behind his kindness, Dillon is hiding an even deeper secret.

**Her feelings for her high school crush are rekindled…** Whitney runs a specialty teddy bear shop. One day a man visits her shop and Whitney is stunned. It’s Logan, her crush from high school! Using the teddy bear he is searching for as an excuse to meet, Whitney finds her feelings for Logan are rekindled. However, she learns that he may be forced to give up his foster daughter, whom he is in the process of adopting, because he is a single father. Wanting to help Logan, Whitney says something unexpected in front of his social worker without thinking. “We’re getting married!”

[taken from fictiondb] Gina Foster was the perfect answer to Clay McCormick's inheritance woes, but her sincere "I do" raised a whopper of a new quandary. When the Alaskan night turns 20 hours long, how does a newlywed husband possibly resist his very convenient, much younger wife? Answer: he can't. So inevitably, the handsome Northman swept the willing virgin into his strong arms -- and to their marriage bed. But now passion's floodgates were wide open and Clay had to halt the free flow of emotion before he was a lost man...a married man...her forever man!

Katie decides to set out on the road in the middle of a raging storm. While trying to find cover from the rain, something leads her in the direction of an old castle. There she finds the secluded O'Neal, whose eyes invokea sense of nostalgia in her. Though her stay proves to be eerie, she can't help but want to know more about O'Neal. It's as if some unknown force keeps nuedging her to get close to him. Katie decides it's up to her to set O'Neal free from his chains, but will her feelings hold true once she sees the truth behind his torment?

Belle, a fashion designer, awaits the business tycoon Loukas. She's been commissioned to make his sister's wedding dress on short notice. However, when Loukas arrives he haughtily shoves a check in her hands and declares that her services are no longer required and that she is to return home. But this contract is important to her, and at last Belle convinces Loukas to give her a chance. Now they're off to his private island paradise where she needs to do everything she can to prove to him he's made the right choice.

Paige is in a bind. Her cousin Rory stole a priceless jade statue from her good friend’s house and is on the run, leaving Paige to take the fall for the theft. Paige tries to get the statue back without a fuss, but of course things have to get complicated: Travis McKenna, the grandson of Paige’s friend, is convinced that Paige is the thief, and is following her every move! Try as she might, she can’t shake him, and finally he has her cornered, the only other passenger on a light aircraft…when suddenly, the plane crashes into the jungle!