Black Jack, Volume 15

Black Jack, Volume 15
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Publisher : Kodansha USA
Total Pages : 302
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ISBN-10 : 9781941220832
ISBN-13 : 1941220835
Rating : 4/5 (32 Downloads)

Synopsis Black Jack, Volume 15 by : Osamu Tezuka

Volume 15 contains fourteen of Black Jack's many worldly adventures... A Life to Live: Black Jack is called in to treat a young flower arrangement master. The talented artisan is suffering from acute porphyria which is impacting her digestive and nervous system. Given her current condition she cannot even stand to be in sunlight; as it often induces fainting spells, hallucinations and seizures. For an artist who focuses on light and life, to not be able to use sunlight to bring life to her art the ikebana master almost believes she has no life to lead. However with every new piece that she creates there is no doubt to her mentors that life itself is worth living. And if she survives she might have a life-changing decision to make about her career. A Star is Born: In a rare chapter where Black Jack does not perform an operation, the good doctor must treat a previous patient's heart and soul. Award-winning actress Igusa Suginami says she owes all her success to the treatment she received from BJ years ago. Since she had her operation she feels she has been blessed by a god of luck and is now ready to embark on the biggest performance of her life...She wants to confess her feelings to Dr. Black Jack. Sadly the doctor does not recognize Igusa the superstar. He says he treated Chika the young singing talent with ambitions of making it big with her skills. Their reunion does not appear to be destined as the next big romance; instead it might end up becoming a tragedy for the ages.

Black Jack, Volume 16

Black Jack, Volume 16
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Publisher : Kodansha USA
Total Pages : 342
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781941220849
ISBN-13 : 1941220843
Rating : 4/5 (49 Downloads)

Synopsis Black Jack, Volume 16 by : Osamu Tezuka

Black Jack is a mysterious and charismatic genius surgeon who travels the world performing amazing and impossible medical feats. Though highly trained, he freelances without a license because he disdains the medical establishment. This leads to run-ins with the authorities and unscrupulous, sometimes criminal, individuals. Because Black Jack keeps his true motives secret, his ethics are perceived as questionable and he is considered a selfish, uncaring devil.

Black Jack, Volume 17

Black Jack, Volume 17
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Publisher : Kodansha USA
Total Pages : 308
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781941220993
ISBN-13 : 1941220991
Rating : 4/5 (93 Downloads)

Synopsis Black Jack, Volume 17 by : Osamu Tezuka

Black Jack is a mysterious and charismatic genius surgeon who travels the world performing amazing and impossible medical feats. Though highly trained, he freelances without a license because he disdains the medical establishment. This leads to run-ins with the authorities and unscrupulous, sometimes criminal, individuals. Because Black Jack keeps his true motives secret, his ethics are perceived as questionable and he is considered a selfish, uncaring devil.

Astro Boy Omnibus Volume 2

Astro Boy Omnibus Volume 2
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Publisher : Dark Horse Comics
Total Pages : 674
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781616558611
ISBN-13 : 161655861X
Rating : 4/5 (11 Downloads)

Synopsis Astro Boy Omnibus Volume 2 by : Osamu Tezuka

Who will stand against invaders from space, robot slave masters, and a dictator producing human clones? Astro Boy, that's who! The most popular and influential creation of Osamu Tezuka, "the Walt Disney of Japan," Astro Boy is all-ages adventure packed with action, laughs, and a few tugs at the heartstrings. Astro Boy Omnibus Volume 2 is 680 pages of Tezuka's classic manga, value priced and ready to rock the 21st Century! Osamu Tezuka is renowned internationally as a master cartoonist, animator, and storyteller. "Tezuka is widely considered the most important and influential figure in post-World War II Japanese animation." -The New York Times "Comics are a bridge between all cultures." -Osamu Tezuka "The Astro Boy stories always end with peace and human supremacy restored, but usually not before both sides, human and robot, have committed great wrongs." -ANIMERICA

Modern Blackjack Second Edition

Modern Blackjack Second Edition
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Publisher : Lulu.com
Total Pages : 318
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9780557474165
ISBN-13 : 0557474167
Rating : 4/5 (65 Downloads)

Synopsis Modern Blackjack Second Edition by : Norm Wattenberger

Highly detailed information on casino Blackjack as played worldwide, including over 100 variations, modern basic strategy, modern card counting systems, casino heat, current casino conditions, strategy comparisons, scams and myths, casino comportment and stories from the road. See the preview at www.qfit.com/book. This is Volume I. Volume II is available with advanced strategies. Blackjack expert Don Schlesinger said "What Norm fails to tell you is that this monumental work is one of the most important, comprehensive, pieces of research ever done on the game of blackjack...."

Black Jack, Volume 10

Black Jack, Volume 10
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Publisher : Kodansha USA
Total Pages : 316
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781941220788
ISBN-13 : 1941220789
Rating : 4/5 (88 Downloads)

Synopsis Black Jack, Volume 10 by : Osamu Tezuka

The Black Jack series is told in short stories. Volume 10 will contain 14 stories, each running approximately 20 pages in length. This tenth volume includes the following stories: The Most Beautiful Woman in the World: Given Black Jack's profession it is not unusual for the unlicensed surgeon to get requests for house calls at least opportune times of night. While his prices are negotiable he is always on-call, ready to provide services twenty-four hours a day and seven days a week. But on this particular night, it is not Black Jack who is called for his services. This time the person on the phone is calling for someone named Kuroo, and instead of calling in a panic, this caller wants to have some chit-chat before detailing where Kuroo's services will be needed. Blood Relations: After his last trip to Macau Black Jack was not looking forward to returning to the Portuguese colony. Unfortunately he receives another call from the peninsula, but this time from his step-mother.

The Legend of Dororo and Hyakkimaru Vol. 1

The Legend of Dororo and Hyakkimaru Vol. 1
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Publisher : National Geographic Books
Total Pages : 0
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781645056379
ISBN-13 : 1645056376
Rating : 4/5 (79 Downloads)

Synopsis The Legend of Dororo and Hyakkimaru Vol. 1 by : Osamu Tezuka

A modern remake of Osamu Tezuka’s legendary samurai tale about reclaiming stolen humanity–and don’t miss the stunning 2019 anime! A young swordsman travels alone through war-torn Japan, hunting demons wherever they might hide. His name: Hyakkimaru. Soon he crosses paths with Dororo, an orphan who steals to survive. Dororo can’t help but wonder: Who is this demon hunter with skin as cold as ice, and blades hidden inside his own arms...?

Black Jack

Black Jack
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 0
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ISBN-10 : 1934287539
ISBN-13 : 9781934287538
Rating : 4/5 (39 Downloads)

Synopsis Black Jack by : Osamu Tezuka

Follows the experiences of Doctor Black Jack, a physician who is able to work miracles but is unlicensed to practice due to mysterious circumstances.

Black Jack, Volume 1

Black Jack, Volume 1
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Publisher : Kodansha USA
Total Pages : 291
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781941220696
ISBN-13 : 194122069X
Rating : 4/5 (96 Downloads)

Synopsis Black Jack, Volume 1 by : Osamu Tezuka

Black Jack is a mysterious and charismatic young genius surgeon who travels the world performing amazing and impossible medical feats. Though a trained physician, he refuses to accept a medical license due to his hatred and mistrust of the medical community's hypocrisy and corruption. This leads Black Jack to occasional run-ins with the authorities, as well as from gangsters and criminals who approach him for illegal operations. Black Jack charges exorbitant fees for his services, the proceeds from which he uses to fund environmental projects and to aid victims of crime and corrupt capitalists. But because Black Jack keeps his true motives secret, his ethics are perceived as questionable and he is considered a selfish, uncaring devil. The Black Jack series is told in short stories. Each volume will contain 16-20 stories, each running approximately 20-24 pages in length. Black Jack is recognized as Osamu Tezuka's third most famous series, after Astro Boy and Kimba, the White Lion.

Black Jack, Volume 14

Black Jack, Volume 14
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Publisher : Kodansha USA
Total Pages : 308
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781941220825
ISBN-13 : 1941220827
Rating : 4/5 (25 Downloads)

Synopsis Black Jack, Volume 14 by : Osamu Tezuka

Black Jack is a mysterious and charismatic genius surgeon who travels the world performing amazing and impossible medical feats. Through highly trained, he freelances without a license because he distains the medical establishment. This leads to run-ins with the authorities and unscrupulous, sometimes criminal, individuals. Because Black Jack keeps his true motives secret, his ethics are perceived as questionable and he is considered a selfish, uncaring devil. The Third Call: A man who's mother recently passed away calls Black Jack's home office. As soon as the surgeon picks up the phone, the stranger on the other line goes into a long tirade about hospital conditions and the lack of care his mother's doctors were able to provide. He quickly turns to attack Black Jack's practices and his high fees, calling the rogue medic out for ignoring his medical roots to alienate the poor and challenged. And before he hangs up he informs BJ, that he has kidnapped Pinoko. He demands Black Jack lower his fees or else after three calls he will not only kill Pinoko he will kill everyone BJ saves. Transient Love: A young woman is dying from what has long been considered a terminal illness. With only about a month or so to live she shares her dying wish with her parents. Despite being bed-ridden she wishes to someday marry. She wants to be a happy bride, and realize the joy of having someone love her eternally. Her father struck with grief, promises to marry his daughter to the first man who walks into her hospital room. That man is Black Jack, and his medical fees do not normally include fake marriage fees. This is going to be one costly marriage, however he cannot deny the fact her wish is essentially what is keeping her alive right now. If taking her hand will give her the strength to survive this procedure, it will have to considered part of the treatment.