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The Purrfect Journal for a Cat Lover

Get your daily dose of kitten cuteness in a stylish and fresh lined journal for your notes. Featuring Aria Jones’ cute drawings of cat whiskers, paws, and tails, this writing journal is perfect for cat enthusiasts and is sure to add a fun furry surprise anywhere you go.

Cute cat whiskers for cat fanatics. The Cat Lover’s Blank Journal is a multi-purpose tool for unleashing your thoughts, to-do lists, recipes, nature sightings, study notes, artwork, and cat observations. Whether you’re searching for a cute journal gift or everyday stationery supplies, Cat Lover’s Blank Journal is a must-have for any on-the-go writer, notetaker, or diary keeper.

A modern journal that’s made for daydreamers. With this cute cat journal, pages are transformed into inspired creations. Its vibrantly illustrated Demask flexcover, high-quality cream paper, and lay-flat binding make it perfect for everyday outings and comfortable reading and writing. Just the right size for your purse, backpack, or desktop, it’s perfectly portable—made to catch every one of your personal musings.

With the Cat Lover’s Blank Journal, you can do anything, including:

• Keeping to-do lists, recipes, study notes, and more 
• Serving your creative needs 
• Brightening your day with cute cat whiskers, paws, and tails 

If you’re looking for stationery supplies, notebooks for studying, recipe books to write in, or vintage journals—like Moleskin, Peter Pauper Press, or Rifle Paper Co journals—then you’ll love Cat Lover’s Blank Journal.

A singular collection of responses to the still life paintings of acclaimed artist David Garneau
Dark Chapters brings together 17 poets, fiction writers, curators, and critics to engage with the works of David Garneau, the Governor General’s Award-winning Métis artist. Featuring paintings from Garneau’s still life series “Dark Chapters” alongside poetry, fiction, critical analysis, and autotheory, the book includes contributions from Fred Wah, Paul Seesequasis, Jesse Wente, Lillian Allen, Billy-Ray Belcourt, Larissa Lai, Susan Musgrave, and more.
A nod to the Reports of Truth and Reconciliation Commission, in which Justice Murray Sinclair describes the residential school system as “one of the darkest, most troubling chapters in our nation’s history,” Garneau’s still life paintings combine common objects (books, bones, teacups, mirrors) and less familiar ones (a Métis sash, a stone hammer, a braid of sweetgrass) to reflect the complexity of contemporary Indigenous experiences. Provocative titles like “Métis in the Academy” and “Smudge Before Reading” invite consideration of the mixed influences and loyalties faced by Indigenous students and scholars. Other paintings explore colonialism, vertical and lateral violence, Christian influence on traditional knowledge, and museum treatment of Indigenous belongings.
Rooted in Garneau’s life-long engagement at the intersections of visual art and writing, Dark Chapters presents a multifaceted reflection on the work of an inimitable, unparalleled artist.
Includes contributions from Arin Fay, Billy-Ray Belcourt, Cecily Nicholson, David Howes, Dick Averns, Fred Wah, Jeff Derksen, Jesse Wente, John G. Hampton, Larissa Lai, Lillian Allen, Paul Seesequasis, Peter Morin, Rita Bouvier, Susan Musgrave, Tarene Thomas, and Trevor Herriot.

An IACP Cookbook Award finalist.

An introduction to oysters and their place in our culture and food system—including a quick global history, an account of the current state of oyster farming, and a glimpse of the promising environmental solutions oyster farming offers in this age of food challenges and climate change.

The oyster is one of Earth’s oldest animals, and fossil records show humans have enjoyed them for hundreds of thousands of years. But like so many other creatures, wild oysters were driven to near extinction by overconsumption and pollution. The Clean Water Act passed in 1972 marked a turning point for water quality, and decades later, we’re witnessing a renaissance in oyster culture as the rise of aquaculture (ocean farming) attempts to supply a growing demand for oysters that increases exponentially year after year.

Internationally renowned oyster farmer Dan Martino guides readers through this fascinating history before presenting a detailed breakdown of the current state of the oyster industry as only an insider can describe it. He discusses husbandry, nursery, and farm techniques; the practical side of working with local government to set up a farm; tips for selling into the market; and what qualities make for the perfect oyster. He details the various global styles of farming and the species of oysters farmed, explaining how they differ in size, texture, shape, and taste—characteristics referred to as “merroir,” to parallel the way “terroir” illuminates how the origin of place affects taste in wine.

The oyster has never been more relevant as we look to the future and the many challenges presented by climate change and a growing population. Martino explores how the current land-based food production system risks collapse as it tries to keep up with growing demand, and oyster farming, which uses no land and minimal freshwater input, is a natural alternative to more resource-intensive food sources. Oysters are also exceptionally good at capturing carbon, making them a necessary element in the quest for climate change solutions.

The Oyster Book is an exploration of the past, present, and future of humanity’s relationship with the oyster, highlighting how humans can learn from our mistakes and harness the oyster’s potential for a more sustainable future.

The twenty-third entry in the Oz series and the ninth written by Ruth Plumly Thompson, the inheritor of the series after L. Frank Baum’s passing, Jack Pumpkinhead of Oz (1929) features everything an Oz reader could want: a journey to the Emerald City, strange inhabitants with even stranger predicaments, and magic items that never fail to save the day in unexpected ways.

Peter Brown, a Philadelphia-born boy first introduced in The Gnome King of Oz (1927), finds himself intolerably bored on a rainy day. With no baseball to be played, he holes up in his attic and, while perusing the sack of gold coins gleaned from his last journey to Oz, notices one of the coins is different from the rest. When he rubs the odd coin and thinks of the Land of Oz, he suddenly finds himself transported back, haphazardly placed in the backyard of the titular Jack Pumpkinhead. Jack agrees to take him to the Emerald City, and along the way the two meet many strange characters, most notably the friendly yet discouraged Snif the Iffin, a griffin who has lost his “gr-” and can no longer growl. With the help of Jack, Snif, and many other strange characters, Peter does his darndest to settle local disputes while making his way back to the Wizard of Oz, his only way back home.

Since our inception in 2020, Mint Editions has kept sustainability and innovation at the forefront of our mission. Each and every Mint Edition title gets a fresh, professionally typeset manuscript and a dazzling new cover, all while maintaining the integrity of the original book.

With thousands of titles in our collection, we aim to spotlight diverse public domain works to help them find modern audiences. Mint Editions celebrates a breadth of literary works, curated from both canonical and overlooked classics from writers around the globe.

Ayudaaa. ¿Dónde está mi escoba?”, pregunta la bruja Simona a todos los monstruos y monstruas que se encuentra mientras huye del ogro gigante. Pero nadie ha visto su escoba. 

La bruja Simona ha perdido su escoba. Sin ella no puede volar ni huir del ogro gigante que la persigue. Le pregunta a un vampirito, a Frankenstein y a un pequeño monstruo, pero no saben dónde está. Trata de cobijarse en una cueva cuando el ogro está a punto de capturarla. ¿Dónde estará su escoba? 

De la ilustradora del bestseller El hilo invisible, con más de 150.000 lectores. 

Un mágico relato y un sorprendente final: no hay que dejarse llevar por las apariencias.

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Join Simona the witch as she searches for her broomstick to fly away from the terrible ogre!
 
There’s an ogre on the loose but Simona, the witch can’t find her broomstick to fly away! In turn, she asks little Vampire, Frankenstein, and the Monster under the bed, but no one has seen it! Where could it be? And will she be able to escape the rampaging ogre? 
From the illustrator of the bestseller El hilo invisible, with over 150,000 copies
sold. 
A fun, fast paced story with a twist at the end! 

Reasonable and Holy addresses the conflict over homosexuality within the Anglican tradition, demonstrating that the church is able to provide for and support faithful and loving relationships between persons of the same sex, not as a departure from that tradition, but as a reasonable extension of it.

It offers a carefully argued, but accessible means of engagement with Scripture, the Jewish and Christian traditions, and the use of reason in dealing with the experience and lives of fellow-Christians. Unlike most reflections on the topic of homosexuality, Reasonable and Holy examines same-sex relationships through the lens of the traditional teaching on the “ends” or “goods” of marriage: procreation, union, the upbuilding of society, the symbolic representation of Christ and the Church, and the now often unmentioned “remedy for fornication.” Throughout, it responds to objections based on reason, tradition and Scripture.

Based on a series of popular blog posts, it includes a number of independent, but related resources in the form of side-bars and single-page expansions of particular themes, suitable for reproduction as handouts.

When I opened my eyes, I was no longer myself. I had become the villainess of a zombie apocalypse, seconds away from being bitten. “Wait, stop!” I screamed, but the story’s heroes only turned and fled. Five minutes into my possession, a zombie’s teeth sank into my flesh.

And yet… I didn’t die. “P–Penelope?! How are you still alive?” When I returned unscathed, everyone looked at me as if I’d risen from the grave. The heroine, Lilia, burst into tears and threw her arms around me, trembling with relief. Her warmth, her scent—it stirred something feral inside me. Just one bite, I thought. These were the people who abandoned me.

Surely, one bite wouldn’t hurt… right? But no. I wouldn’t give in. I’d endure. I’d survive this. I’d live. If I could just hold out until the cure was found, maybe I could be human again. So, I stayed by their side, hiding my secret—that I was no longer one of them. I was a zombie. Except… something’s gone terribly wrong.

“I’ll protect you next time.” “Don’t tell me to leave you again. I won’t.” Wait—what is happening here?! Why are they all acting like this?! I’m supposed to be the villainess (and a zombie), not the one they’re falling for! When did this turn into that kind of story?!

A darkly comedic, pulse-racing fantasy about a zombie villainess who survives the apocalypse, only to discover that the real danger isn’t the zombies outside… it’s everything (and everyone) else inside.

The original story behind the hit anime adaptation—Why Raeliana Ended Up at the Duke’s Mansion. Fated to be poisoned by her betrothed, Eunha Park didn’t wake up inside a novel just to die again as an unfortunate extra!

Now living as Raeliana McMillan, the side character whose death was meant to set the story in motion, she takes destiny into her own hands with a daring proposal: a temporary, fake engagement with the empire’s most powerful and dangerous man—Duke Noah Volstaire Wynknight, the novel’s dangerously charming yet ruthlessly calculating male lead. In exchange for keeping one of his darkest political secrets buried, the Duke agrees to protect her. But life as his “fiancée” proves anything but simple. Behind his angelic smile lies an icy heart, and every encounter pulls her deeper into a web of courtly secrets, royal intrigue, and a dangerously shifting affection that blurs the line between deception and desire. Raeliana may have escaped one doomed engagement, only to find herself bound to another—one far more treacherous, and infinitely harder to resist. But will this cold-hearted, angel-faced demon truly save her from her fate… or rewrite it entirely?

Exclusive to this English print edition is a special cover design created especially for collectors.

Why Raeliana Ended Up at the Duke’s Mansion is a captivating romance-fantasy about fate, ambition, and the peril of falling for the man who was never meant to be hers.

• 8 UNIQUE DESIGNS: Each box includes 8 different Vintage Washi designs—5 cards of each design. Featuring vintage designs from the early 1900s, these cards display traditional Japanese motifs such as fans, water, flowers, nature, and butterflies. Bright colors combined with soft, muted shades of blue, orange, and pink add to the vintage beauty of these intricate washi designs.


• 40 BLANK, FOLDED CARDS: Whether you're writing a thank you card for a wedding, graduation, or birthday, these 40 blank cards allow you to personalize your own message Each card measures 4.5x3 inches and opens either horizontally or vertically.


• 41 Envelopes: With 41 sealable envelopes simply slip your handwritten card in; address and add a standard USPS stamp. Your gratitude will be sent with ease. The envelopes measure at 5x3.5 inches, which meets the U.S. Postal Service requirements for mailing with a standard stamp.


• Inspired by Traditional Japanese Artwork: Washi is the Japanese term for papers traditionally made from the long bark fibres of three plants— Kozo (paper mulberry), Mitsumata (indigenous Japanese crop, "the feminine element"), and Gampi (an early and noble fibre, known for its richness). Washi stems from two words: wa (meaning "Japanese") and shi (meaning "paper"). The washi designs included in this pack are inspired by vintage papers dating back to 1906, each highlighting the classic features of traditional washi that make it so inviting.

• 1,000 pieces — High quality design & easy to handle
• Finished puzzle is 29 x 20 inches
• Includes a full-color A3 sized Poster (11.75 x 16.5 inch) for reference
• Features a chart of photographed peppers, along with their English and scientific names

• 8 UNIQUE DESIGNS: Each box includes 8 different watercolor designs— 5 cards of each design. The designs traverse the hues and many shades of Earth—its greens, blues, and yellows—while incorporating images of trees, mountains, ferns, watermelons, and clovers. The result is a vibrant and natural look on each card that lends a sense of warmth, openness, and connection with the great outdoors.


• 40 BLANK, FOLDED CARDS: Whether you're writing a thank you card for a wedding, graduation, or birthday, these 40 blank cards allow you to personalize your own message Each card measures 4.5x3 inches and opens horizontally.


• 41 Envelopes: With 41 sealable envelopes simply slip your handwritten card in; address and add a standard USPS stamp. Your gratitude will be sent with ease. The envelopes measure at 5x3.5 inches, which meets the U.S. Postal Service requirements for mailing with a standard stamp.


• Inspired by Nature: Unlike oil or acrylic paints, watercolors use water-soluble pigments to create translucent art. The effect is a more luminous and softer appearance that allows light to pass through and charts the cascading colors across canvas. It's an ideal medium to paint dreams, emotions, illusions, and nature. Combined with images of trees and ferns and mountains, our watercolor cards have a unique way of recognizing the impermanence of life while also cherishing its beauty.

• Hardcover binding and standard A5 size (5.75 x 8.25 inches), perfect for carrying in your tote, backpack, or handbag
• 144 lined, acid-free pages to preserve your writing and notes for years to come without yellowing
• A classic ribbon bookmark, helping you easily pick up where you left off—ideal for daily journaling, note-taking, or sketching on the go

• A5 paperback notebook with 144 lined pages
• Premium paper with rounded corners
• Compact and lightweight

• 24 sheets of 18 x 24 inch (45 x 61 cm) paper
• 6 unique patterns

• 1,000 pieces — High quality design & easy to handle
• Finished puzzle is 29 x 20 inches
• Includes a full-color A3 sized Poster (11.75 x 16.5 inch) for reference
• Features a chart of photographed mushrooms, along with their English and scientific names

• Hardcover binding and standard A5 size (5.75 x 8.25 inches), ideal for slipping into a backpack, handbag, or tote
• 144 acid-free, grid-dotted pages, perfect for bullet journaling, sketching, writing, or combining text and imagery
• A classic ribbon bookmark to help you easily return to your latest entry—designed for both everyday writers and spontaneous creatives

• Softcover binding in standard A5 size (5.75 x 8.25 inches)—perfectly portable for everyday use
• 144 acid-free dotted pages, ideal for sketching, journaling, note-taking, or mixing images with text
• An inner back pocket for tucking away notes, keepsakes, or on-the-go inspirations

• 8 UNIQUE DESIGNS: Each box includes 8 different Chiyogami designs— 5 cards of each design. Using primary colors like cobalt blue, cardinal red, vivid yellow, gold, and black, the colors and designs used add a classic and sharp look to each card. Meanwhile, the images of fireworks, folding fans, winding mountains, waves (seigaiha) and koi fish artfully capture the traditional designs seen in Japanese artwork, kimonos, and photographs.


• 40 BLANK, FOLDED CARDS: Whether you're writing a thank you card for a wedding, graduation, or birthday, these 40 blank cards allow you to personalize your own message Each card measures 4.5x3 inches and opens horizontally.


• 41 Envelopes: With 41 sealable envelopes simply slip your handwritten card in; address and add a standard USPS stamp. Your gratitude will be sent with ease. The envelopes measure at 5x3.5 inches, which meets the U.S. Postal Service requirements for mailing with a standard stamp.


• Inspired by Traditional Japanese Artwork: Chiyogami stems from two words: chiyo (meaning "1,000 generations") and gami (meaning "paper.") This reflects the ancient history of chiyogami, a design inspired by kimono fabric patterns and woodblock printed paper. The designs incorporate images that typically symbolize beauty, nature, or good fortune, such as butterflies. Coupled with simple colors, these cards offer a meditative and peaceful look, specially designed for a thoughtful thank you message.

• A5 paperback notebook with 144 lined pages
• Premium paper with rounded corners
• Compact and lightweight

• 24 sheets of 18 x 24 inch (45 x 61cm) paper
• 6 unique patterns

• Softcover binding and standard A5 size (5.75 x 8.25 inches)—compact and easy to take with you anywhere
• 144 acid-free dotted pages—ideal for bullet journaling, sketching, writing, or combining text and illustration
• An inner back pocket to store notes, receipts, or keepsakes while on the move

• His birth in the royal court to Kiritsubo, who comes to represent Genji's ideal of female beauty and grace.
• His lifelong obsession with Fujitsubo, one of the emperor's lovers and mother to Genji's son Ryozen.
• His romantic life with Murasaki, Fujitsubo's beautiful niece and Genji's favored lover. Though wary of his motivations at first, she becomes the true love of Genji's life.

• Soaps That Are Gentle on the Skin including Manuka Honey Soap, Plain Olive Oil Soap and Skim Milk Soap for Kids
• Soaps That Nourish the Skin and Body such as Avocado and Sweet Almond Soap, Grape Seed Soap and Sesame Spice Scrub Soap
• Soaps that Soothe for example Lavender Marble Soap, Rosemary Soap and Linden Flower and Honey Soap
• Natural Soaps for Everyday Use like Tea Tree Hand Soap and Baking Soda Paste for Cleaning
• Special Occasion and Seasonal Soaps such as Valentine's Sweet Soap and Christmas Ornament Soap

• 24 sheets of 18 x 24 inch (45 x 61 cm) paper
• 6 unique patterns

• 8 UNIQUE DESIGNS: Each box includes 8 different Japanese Chrysanthemum designs—5 cards of each design. The set features a stunning array of Japanese chrysanthemum designs in shades of pink, blue, and yellow. Each card is beautifully illustrated and blank inside—a perfect way to express gratitude and appreciation!


• 40 BLANK, FOLDED CARDS: Whether you're writing a thank you card for a wedding, graduation, or birthday, these 40 blank cards allow you to personalize your own message Each card measures 4.5x3 inches and opens horizontally.


• 41 Envelopes: With 41 sealable envelopes simply slip your handwritten card in; address and add a standard USPS stamp. Your gratitude will be sent with ease. The envelopes measure at 5x3.5 inches, which meets the U.S. Postal Service requirements for mailing with a standard stamp.


• Inspired by the National symbol of Japan: Japanese chrysanthemums, or "kiku," are the national symbol of Japan and hold great cultural significance. The yellow flower represents the sun, immortality and rejuvenation, and are widely admired for their beauty and resilience. The yearly "Festival of Happiness," or "Kiku Matsuri," celebrates these flowers every autumn and features elaborate displays of chrysanthemums in various shapes and sizes.

• Hardcover binding in standard A5 size (5.75 x 8.25 inches), ideal for journaling on the go
• 144 lined, acid-free pages to preserve your writing and notes without fading or yellowing over time
• A classic ribbon bookmark, both practical and decorative, to help you keep your place with ease

• Hardcover binding and standard A5 size (5.75 x 8.25 inches), perfect for carrying on the go
• 144 acid-free, blank pages ideal for drawing, note-taking, or daily journaling
• A classic ribbon bookmark for easily marking your place with style and durability

• Softcover binding in standard A5 size (5.75 x 8.25 inches)—compact, portable, and easy to slip into your bag
• 144 lined, acid-free pages to capture your notes, reflections, and ideas without worry of yellowing over time
• An inner back pocket to conveniently store keepsakes, receipts, or small notes while on the go

• 8 UNIQUE DESIGNS: Each box includes 8 different Blue & White designs— 5 cards of each design. Focusing on two colors—blue and white—these cards showcase their richness and versatility. The hues and shades of blue will remind you of both an open, bright sky and mysterious deep ocean. The white adds a clean and fresh contrast to the blue. Alongside fern, feather, and flower images, the color combinations create an eye-catching card for your loved ones and friends.


• 40 BLANK, FOLDED CARDS: Whether you're writing a thank you card for a wedding, graduation, or birthday, these 40 blank cards allow you to personalize your own message Each card measures 4.5x3 inches and opens horizontally.


• 41 Envelopes: With 41 sealable envelopes simply slip your handwritten card in; address and add a standard USPS stamp. Your gratitude will be sent with ease. The envelopes measure at 5x3.5 inches, which meets the U.S. Postal Service requirements for mailing with a standard stamp.


• Inspired by Traditional Japanese Artwork: Common in shibori and sashiko, blue and white have an extensive history in Japan. Traditionally, white represents purity, truth, simplicity, and humility. Blue signifies calmness, stability, and security. Combined, these two colors are often emblematic of water, reflecting nature and the flow of life—common values in Japanese culture. What emerge are enchanting cards that echo both life's impermanence and simplicity.

• Hardcover binding and standard A5 size (5.75 x 8.25 inches)—compact and sturdy for everyday use
• 144 acid-free lined pages, perfect for journaling or note-taking that lasts
• A vibrant ribbon bookmark to mark your place with classic elegance and durability

• Softcover binding in standard A5 size (5.75 x 8.25 inches)—lightweight and easy to carry
• 144 acid-free, lined pages for journaling, note-taking, or planning your next harvest
• An inner back pocket to store notes, receipts, or little keepsakes

• Hardcover binding and standard A5 size (5.75 x 8.25 inches), perfect for journaling on the go
• 144 acid-free, grid-dotted pages offering space to sketch, write, or blend both with ease
• A classic ribbon bookmark to mark your place stylishly and withstand daily use

• Hardcover binding and standard A5 size (5.75 x 8.25 inches)—sturdy yet portable for writing on the go
• 144 acid-free, grid-dotted pages—ideal for bullet journaling, sketching, note-taking, or freeform writing
• A classic ribbon bookmark to mark your page, combining functionality with elegant detail

• 24 sheets of 18 x 24 inch (45 x 61 cm) paper
• 6 unique patterns

• These elegant blank note cards & envelopes are printed with six different patterns and accompanying envelopes
• On the back of each card is a short description of the front design
• 6 folded blank note cards—6 x 4 inches (152 x 102 mm)
• 6 envelopes—6 1/4 x 4 1/4 inches (160 x 108 mm)

• 24 sheets of 18 x 24 inch (45 x 61 cm) paper
• 6 unique patterns

• 24 sheets of 18 x 24 inch (45 x 61 cm) paper
• 6 unique patterns

• Softcover binding in standard A5 size (5.75 x 8.25 inches)—light and portable for daily use
• 144 acid-free, blank pages—perfect for sketching, free writing, note-taking, or creative planning
• An inner back pocket to keep receipts, keepsakes, or small mementos tucked away

• Softcover binding in standard A5 size (5.75 x 8.25 inches), easy to carry wherever you go
• 144 acid-free dotted pages, perfect for bullet journaling, sketching, writing, or combining text and art
• An inner back pocket to store notes, mementos, or keepsakes safely

• Softcover binding in standard A5 size (5.75 x 8.25 inches)—lightweight and easy to carry anywhere
• 144 lined, acid-free pages to capture your thoughts, plans, and notes without worry of yellowing
• An inner back pocket for storing keepsakes, notes, or small paper treasures

• 8 UNIQUE DESIGNS: Each box includes 8 different Cherry Blossom designs— 5 cards of each design. Displaying mint greens, lilacs, bold fuchsias, deep reds, and saffron yellow, the colors and designs stylishly capture the rejuvenating and romantic spirit of cherry blossoms.


• 40 BLANK, FOLDED CARDS: Whether you're writing a thank you card for a wedding, graduation, or birthday, these 40 blank cards allow you to personalize your own message Each card measures 4.5x3 inches and opens horizontally.


• 41 Envelopes: With 41 sealable envelopes simply slip your handwritten card in; address and add a standard USPS stamp. Your gratitude will be sent with ease. The envelopes measure at 5x3.5 inches, which meets the U.S. Postal Service requirements for mailing with a standard stamp.


• Inspired by Traditional Japanese Artwork: In Japanese art and culture, cherry blossoms (or sakura) historically have symbolized nature's transience. They also represent springtime, renewal or fresh starts, beauty and strength, and romance. In fact, cherry blossoms are such a powerful motif in Japan that it is customary for people to participate in ohanami ("flowering viewing") at the beginning of every spring. During ohanami people have picnics in parks to celebrate the changing season and observe gorgeous cherry blossoms blooming.

• His birth in the royal court to Kiritsubo, who comes to represent Genji's ideal of female beauty and grace.
• His lifelong obsession with Fujitsubo, one of the emperor's lovers and mother to Genji's son Ryozen.
• His romantic life with Murasaki, Fujitsubo's beautiful niece and Genji's favored lover. Though wary of his motivations at first, she becomes the true love of Genji's life.

• Soaps That Are Gentle on the Skin including Manuka Honey Soap, Plain Olive Oil Soap and Skim Milk Soap for Kids
• Soaps That Nourish the Skin and Body such as Avocado and Sweet Almond Soap, Grape Seed Soap and Sesame Spice Scrub Soap
• Soaps that Soothe for example Lavender Marble Soap, Rosemary Soap and Linden Flower and Honey Soap
• Natural Soaps for Everyday Use like Tea Tree Hand Soap and Baking Soda Paste for Cleaning
• Special Occasion and Seasonal Soaps such as Valentine's Sweet Soap and Christmas Ornament Soap

A singular collection of responses to the still life paintings of acclaimed artist David Garneau
Dark Chapters brings together 17 poets, fiction writers, curators, and critics to engage with the works of David Garneau, the Governor General’s Award-winning Métis artist. Featuring paintings from Garneau’s still life series “Dark Chapters” alongside poetry, fiction, critical analysis, and autotheory, the book includes contributions from Fred Wah, Paul Seesequasis, Jesse Wente, Lillian Allen, Billy-Ray Belcourt, Larissa Lai, Susan Musgrave, and more.
A nod to the Reports of Truth and Reconciliation Commission, in which Justice Murray Sinclair describes the residential school system as “one of the darkest, most troubling chapters in our nation’s history,” Garneau’s still life paintings combine common objects (books, bones, teacups, mirrors) and less familiar ones (a Métis sash, a stone hammer, a braid of sweetgrass) to reflect the complexity of contemporary Indigenous experiences. Provocative titles like “Métis in the Academy” and “Smudge Before Reading” invite consideration of the mixed influences and loyalties faced by Indigenous students and scholars. Other paintings explore colonialism, vertical and lateral violence, Christian influence on traditional knowledge, and museum treatment of Indigenous belongings.
Rooted in Garneau’s life-long engagement at the intersections of visual art and writing, Dark Chapters presents a multifaceted reflection on the work of an inimitable, unparalleled artist.
Includes contributions from Arin Fay, Billy-Ray Belcourt, Cecily Nicholson, David Howes, Dick Averns, Fred Wah, Jeff Derksen, Jesse Wente, John G. Hampton, Larissa Lai, Lillian Allen, Paul Seesequasis, Peter Morin, Rita Bouvier, Susan Musgrave, Tarene Thomas, and Trevor Herriot.

This book explores the managerial dimensions of esports, one of the most rapidly emerging phenomena of the digital age, from both academic and professional perspectives. Esports is not merely about playing games; it represents a dynamic and multilayered ecosystem encompassing leadership, talent management, finance, event organization, marketing, and ethics. Esports Management analyzes current developments in the industry and examines in detail the relationships among professional teams, organizations, tournament organizers, sponsors, and audiences. Orçun Keçeci’s book serves as a comprehensive reference for academics, sports managers, aspiring professionals, and students aiming to better understand the field. Each chapter is supported by both theoretical frameworks and real-world case studies, offering a deep insight into the present and future of esports. Esports Management is a strategic guide for anyone aiming to professionalize in the esports domain and sheds light on the key components necessary for sustainable success in this fast-evolving industry.

Middle school presents unique challenges to those with autism/Asperger’s, but it can also be exciting and rewarding. Inclusive Programming addresses transitioning to and from middle school, and everything in between: hormones, cliques, bullying, aggression, and “fitting in.” The ingredients for success are pre-planning, frequent monitoring of progress, teacher training, and regular communication between all concerned. Add committed teachers, peer mentors/tutors, sensible allowances for individual students’ needs (extra test time, visual/oral format, less or different homework, etc.) as called for, and you have a recipe for success.

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The short letters of 1, 2 and 3 John are some of the most complex and exciting in the New Testament.

Join Fred Sanders in discovering how, even in some of the shortest and strangest books of the Bible, He still speaks through Scripture, in this new volume in the Hearing God's Voice commentary series.

The Hearing God's Voice books are theological expositions of the Bible. That means we're reading each book of the Bible with our eyes on the Triune God and His works. The aim of each book in the series is:

To present God's Word accurately and faithfully for us today
To draw our gaze to God and His works in His Word
To be readable!

These aren't commentaries for scholars nor are they books of sermons. Our goal isn't simply to explain the text. Rather, in reading the Scriptures seriously, we want to lift our eyes to the God of Scripture, hear His voice, and gaze on His glory and grace.

The remarkable history of Vancouver's Powell Street Festival and the proud Japanese Canadian community behind it

Paueru Gai, the Powell Street neighbourhood in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside, was a place of early settlement and forced removal for Japanese Canadians during the shameful years of internment in World War II. But Paueru Gai is also a site of regeneration: Since 1977, a diverse array of people gathers every August in Vancouver's Oppenheimer Park and the surrounding neighborhood to honor and celebrate Japanese Canadian history, art, and culture. The Powell Street Festival is an act of empowerment that defines and redefines Japanese Canadian identity.

In Return to Paueru Gai: Fifty Years of Vancouver's Powell Street Festival, essays, photographs, archival images, and a chronology articulate the festival's crucial role in uplifting Vancouver's Japanese Canadian community and affirming its place in the history of the city. From taiko drumming and sumo wrestling to community food vendors and human rights advocacy, the festival and the people who make it happen come brilliantly alive in this wide-ranging, vibrant book.

Essay writers include Musqueam Elder Mary Point, the seniors of Tonari Gumi (the Japanese Community Volunteers Association), cultural worker Julia Aoki, journalist Charlie Smith, writer Angela May, and members of the Japanese Canadian Art and Activism Project.

Full color throughout.

Some of today’s most popular video games have been on the market for decades, while others barely make it days before disappearing forever. What differentiates the games that survive? This expansive look at modern video game development gives you an end-to-end, cross-disciplinary understanding of the people, processes, and core design principles you’ll need to create video games that thrive. 

Who Should Read This Book

This book is for anyone and everyone interested in working on and creating games, including:

• Aspiring game developers of any discipline.
• Veteran game developers looking to reframe their understanding of game development to account for modern trends and standards.
• Creative leaders who need to build and support environments where great video games are created.
• Game designers trying to improve their understanding of the business considerations that have felled so many recent games.
• User experience designers looking to understand, define, and expand their impact in the broader video game market.
• Producers struggling with the choice of business model or monetization choices for their games.
• Partners to video game developers like legal counsel, business development, venture capitalists, marketing, licensing, and human relations.

You’ll learn…

• A standard for basic game design principles.
• Foundational science and the art of universal player motivation, critical to informing decisions about the game.
• The modern gaming business, including live-service games.
• The roles that people and companies play in the game development process.
• A common language for game development techniques.
• How to achieve creative ideation and learn prioritization techniques.
• More advanced design topics to help games thrive over time.
• How to design games that encourage positive social experiences.
• Modern video gaming monetization techniques.
• To recognize common ethical and legal issues.
• About key video games hardware, software, engines, and platforms.
• What works and what doesn’t in gaming—showing common patterns in the industry and design struggles.
• Insights that will apply to teams and games of any size—from indie games to mega games

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Does “game development” in the title mean this is a programming book? No. This book is intended for anyone who works on video games, and starts in Chapter 1, “What Makes Us Play,” by exploring universal player motivations. The word developer in video gaming, like the broader software industry, is used in many different ways. As discussed in Chapter 3, “Putting the Dev in Game Development,”while some folks believe “game development” refers only to programming, it is usually a more general term applied to the collective act of making a game across all disciplines (as demonstrated by the existence of the broader Game Developers Conference).
2. Is this book only useful for new game developers? This book is useful for game developers at any stage of their career. While it’s a fantastic overview for early career game developers, many veterans who reviewed this book mentioned that they pulled away new insights, especially from chapters like Chapter 9, “From Emergence to Prosocial Gaming.” and Chapter 11, “Efficient and Ethi-cal Economies.” Readers will walk away with a common language for game development techniques from chapters like Chapter 3 and Chapter 13, “The Good and Bad of Game Dev Processes,” that you can use with developers at any career stage.
3. Can I use this book to help my nonindustry partners understand game development? Absolutely! As I wrote this book, I wrote it with a secondary audience of partners like business development, legal, and other groups who don’t experience the industry in the same way. There are tons of folks who would benefit from an overview of the industry and our considerations all in one place. They’ll get the most out of chapters like Chapter 2, “The Living Business of Games,” and Chapter 10, “The Money Game,” which lay out the basic business models at play today, as well as Chapter 3, which will help folks understand why game development teams are so big and complex, and Chapter 7, “Engaging Players over Time,” and Chapter 8,“Creating Immersive Worlds,” which really help explain how games are different from other forms of entertainment.

Some of today’s most popular video games have been on the market for decades, while others barely make it days before disappearing forever. What differentiates the games that survive? This expansive look at modern video game development gives you an end-to-end, cross-disciplinary understanding of the people, processes, and core design principles you’ll need to create video games that thrive. 

Who Should Read This Book

This book is for anyone and everyone interested in working on and creating games, including:

• Aspiring game developers of any discipline.
• Veteran game developers looking to reframe their understanding of game development to account for modern trends and standards.
• Creative leaders who need to build and support environments where great video games are created.
• Game designers trying to improve their understanding of the business considerations that have felled so many recent games.
• User experience designers looking to understand, define, and expand their impact in the broader video game market.
• Producers struggling with the choice of business model or monetization choices for their games.
• Partners to video game developers like legal counsel, business development, venture capitalists, marketing, licensing, and human relations.

You’ll learn…

• A standard for basic game design principles.
• Foundational science and the art of universal player motivation, critical to informing decisions about the game.
• The modern gaming business, including live-service games.
• The roles that people and companies play in the game development process.
• A common language for game development techniques.
• How to achieve creative ideation and learn prioritization techniques.
• More advanced design topics to help games thrive over time.
• How to design games that encourage positive social experiences.
• Modern video gaming monetization techniques.
• To recognize common ethical and legal issues.
• About key video games hardware, software, engines, and platforms.
• What works and what doesn’t in gaming—showing common patterns in the industry and design struggles.
• Insights that will apply to teams and games of any size—from indie games to mega games

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Does “game development” in the title mean this is a programming book? No. This book is intended for anyone who works on video games, and starts in Chapter 1, “What Makes Us Play,” by exploring universal player motivations. The word developer in video gaming, like the broader software industry, is used in many different ways. As discussed in Chapter 3, “Putting the Dev in Game Development,”while some folks believe “game development” refers only to programming, it is usually a more general term applied to the collective act of making a game across all disciplines (as demonstrated by the existence of the broader Game Developers Conference).
2. Is this book only useful for new game developers? This book is useful for game developers at any stage of their career. While it’s a fantastic overview for early career game developers, many veterans who reviewed this book mentioned that they pulled away new insights, especially from chapters like Chapter 9, “From Emergence to Prosocial Gaming.” and Chapter 11, “Efficient and Ethi-cal Economies.” Readers will walk away with a common language for game development techniques from chapters like Chapter 3 and Chapter 13, “The Good and Bad of Game Dev Processes,” that you can use with developers at any career stage.
3. Can I use this book to help my nonindustry partners understand game development? Absolutely! As I wrote this book, I wrote it with a secondary audience of partners like business development, legal, and other groups who don’t experience the industry in the same way. There are tons of folks who would benefit from an overview of the industry and our considerations all in one place. They’ll get the most out of chapters like Chapter 2, “The Living Business of Games,” and Chapter 10, “The Money Game,” which lay out the basic business models at play today, as well as Chapter 3, which will help folks understand why game development teams are so big and complex, and Chapter 7, “Engaging Players over Time,” and Chapter 8,“Creating Immersive Worlds,” which really help explain how games are different from other forms of entertainment.

Oswin Fields ha llegado a Tundra, el último lugar habitable en un mundo cubierto de hielo. Ahí lo han salvado de una muerte segura por hambre y frío.

Tuvo suerte: casi nunca dejan entrar a un extranjero. Aun así, Oswin es visto con recelo o franca repulsión. Hasta que lo llaman a la Escuela de Hechiceros del Hielo. Ahí habría podido vencer los prejuicios y demostrar su valía, pero lo que era una prueba para ganarse a sus compañeros se ha convertido en una lucha de vida o muerte para salvarse y salvarlos a ellos.

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Oswin Fields has arrived in Tundra, the last habitable place in a world covered in ice. There, he was rescued from certain death by hunger and cold.

He was lucky: outsiders are rarely allowed in. Even so, Oswin is met with suspicion and outright rejection. Until he’s summoned to the Ice Sorcerers’ School. There, he might have overcome prejudice and proven his worth, but what began as a test to earn his classmates’ respect has turned into a life-or-death struggle to save himself—and them.

The most extraordinary family you’ve never heard of.

“A woman born in South Africa has a greater chance of being raped than learning how to read.”

So begins Michelle Hattingh’s presentation for her Psychology honors thesis. For years, she has studied the perception of rape victims in her home city of Cape Town, one of the world’s capitals of gender-based violence. But on the night she receives her degree, Michelle and a friend are raped on the beach.

Despite the support from her loving middle-class family and many resources at her disposal, Michelle’s identity is eclipsed by the horrors of that night. By the taint she feels. By the fallout of friendships and jobs, and her harrowing treatment from police and doctors.

I’m The Girl Who Was Raped is Michelle’s reclamation of body, selfhood, and future. This urgent and myth-shattering debut memoir is the battle cry of a survivor—and an invitation to look beyond statistics to the women, daughters, friends, artists, and leaders who refuse to let abusers define them.

In the Shadows of the Springs I Saw is a masterclass in multimedia and a testimony to the enduring spaces that bear the burden of history.

Thirty miles east of Johannesburg, the town of Springs, South Africa boasts the second largest collection of Art Deco buildings in the world. From a prosperous gold mining era in the 1920s and ‘30s, through the forced removals of entire communities during Apartheid, and now in a time of revival—these buildings stood sentinel over it all.

In a series of photo essays, fictional monologues, and poems, Barbara Adair reimagines the architectural monograph to explore a city in liminal space, where legacies of decay and restoration, somber remembrance and celebration, violent exclusion and vibrant integration can be felt on every street corner.

This meticulously researched, fictionalized account of well-known American writers Paul and Jane Bowles peeks behind the curtain of their expatriate life in 1940s Morocco.

In self-imposed exile and free from the moralistic constraints of the West, Paul and Jane wrote, fought, and loved feverishly, both each other and others of all sexes. The passion, envy, and exuberance that defined their unconventional marriage thrived in sharp contrast to a country straining for independence under the thumb of its colonial keepers.

Told by Paul, Jane, and Belaquassim, Paul’s young Moroccan lover, In Tangier, We Killed the Blue Parrot is a study of contrasts—in the exotic, the erotic, the political, and the creative life.

An IACP Cookbook Award finalist.

A fascinating and eye-opening chronicle of the global history of oyster farming, the current state of the industry, and the possibilities of investing in oyster farming as a solution to food and climate challenges from veteran oyster farmer Dan Martino.

The oyster is one of Earth’s oldest animals, and fossil records show humans have enjoyed them for hundreds of thousands of years. But like so many other creatures, wild oysters were driven to near extinction by overconsumption and pollution. The Clean Water Act passed in 1972 marked a turning point for water quality, and decades later, we’re witnessing a renaissance in oyster culture as the rise of aquaculture (ocean farming) attempts to supply a growing demand for oysters that increases exponentially year after year.

Internationally renowned oyster farmer Dan Martino guides readers through this fascinating history before presenting a detailed breakdown of the current state of the oyster industry as only an insider can describe it. He discusses husbandry, nursery, and farm techniques; the practical side of working with local government to set up a farm; tips for selling into the market; and what qualities make for the perfect oyster. He details the various global styles of farming and the species of oysters farmed, explaining how they differ in size, texture, shape, and taste—characteristics referred to as “merroir,” to parallel the way “terroir” illuminates how the origin of place affects taste in wine.

The oyster has never been more relevant as we look to the future and the many challenges presented by climate change and a growing population. Martino explores how the current land-based food production system risks collapse as it tries to keep up with growing demand, and oyster farming, which uses no land and minimal freshwater input, is a natural alternative to more resource-intensive food sources. Oysters are also exceptionally good at capturing carbon, making them a necessary element in the quest for climate change solutions.

The Oyster Book is an exploration of the past, present, and future of humanity’s relationship with the oyster, highlighting how humans can learn from our mistakes and harness the oyster’s potential for a more sustainable future.

With Luke "The Nuke" Littler's ascendance to the throne as the new King of Darts - at just 17 years old! - the medieval pub game of darts is experiencing a renaissance. The game's popularity is continuing to rise, with more and more countries stepping up to the oche and growing interest among the younger generations. In the past 12 months alone, the number of youngsters in Britain playing darts has doubled, with 35 per cent of the nation now more interested in the sport than they were two years ago.

Of course, darts has always been popular, with legions of fans remaining loyal since its eighties heyday - who can forget Jim Bowen's Bullseye amassing more than 20 million weekly viewers when it was on TV? But now darts is in a new league all of its own, with people tuning into tournaments from across the globe.

This little guide contains 180 fun and fascinating facts, quotes and stats about the new favourite sport, an intoxicating mix of precision throwing that suddenly turns into quick-fire maths. This tiny tome celebrates not only the game's latest rise to fame, but also its cherished 1,000-year history and the long list of players who have stood proudly at the oche, either down the pub or as professionals.

With the World Darts Championship in December 2025 set to be the most viewed tournament ever, the world of darts is once again about to take flight. To quote the late, great Martin Fitzmaurice, "Are you ready? Ladies and Gentlemen... Let's... Play.... Darts!"


Sample content:

"I just wake up, play on my Xbox, have some food, have a chuck on the board, and go to bed... I don't engage with anything outside the house; I'm just level-headed."
Luke Littler, after coming second in the World Darts Championship final, ESPN, January 2024.

"When I keep focus, when I keep believing in my own ability, anything is possible. I'm not here for the jolly, I'm here to win a tournament, and we all know that."
Michael Van Gerwen, on his focus, Sky Sports, January 2025.

Slop is the term given to a lucky or unintended score, often when a dart doesn't go where it was meant to, but still earns a decent score.

A wildly original graphic novel that dives headfirst into the very real world of phobias—from the fear of flying to the author's own inexplicable fear of onions

Swiss graphic novelist Michaël LaMonnaie offers a unique blend of humor, heart, and psychology as he examines his own lifelong terror of onions. Told through a mix of fictional vignettes and poignant real-life testimonies, the book explores a wide range of anxiety disorders: agoraphobia, school phobia, arachnophobia, and even more surprising fears like bald people or long words.

Rather than mock or minimize these experiences, LaMonnaie offers empathy and understanding, using comedy as a lens to normalize the strange and scary things that live in our heads. Perfect for teens and adults alike, this is an essential, accessible look at mental health—one that makes you laugh, think, and maybe even feel a little less alone.

When Grandad’s stories fade, Alia feels lost—until the Bookship whisks her away on a magical journey. Through jungles and stars, she discovers that stories never truly disappear. They live on when shared, bringing light, love, and adventure to all who listen.

A touching and heartfelt story by award-winning author Hiba Noor Khan, enchantingly illustrated by Julian Ariza.

This title from the De Gruyter Book Archive has been digitized in order to make it available for academic research. It was originally published under National Socialism and has to be viewed in this historical context. Learn more here.

This title from the De Gruyter Book Archive has been digitized in order to make it available for academic research. It was originally published under National Socialism and has to be viewed in this historical context. Learn more here.

This title from the De Gruyter Book Archive has been digitized in order to make it available for academic research. It was originally published under National Socialism and has to be viewed in this historical context. Learn more here.

This title from the De Gruyter Book Archive has been digitized in order to make it available for academic research. It was originally published under National Socialism and has to be viewed in this historical context. Learn more here.

This title from the De Gruyter Book Archive has been digitized in order to make it available for academic research. It was originally published under National Socialism and has to be viewed in this historical context. Learn more here.