Yamada Shintaro is a teenager who protects monsters from overhunting by humans, and develops a crush on a girl from his school named Nao.

Yamada Shintaro is a teenager who protects monsters from overhunting by humans, and develops a crush on a girl from his school named Nao.

Determined to become a rock star, Shuichi Shindou is discouraged by some harsh criticism he receives, and must find the strength to overcome his fears and keep trying.

Cree is the lead singer for a punk band. When her bassist bails, she's in a tough spot - until she meets Izsak, bass player extraordinaire. He's the answer to all her prayers! But when a pair of mysterious figures begins to stalk the band, her world quickly spins from a dream to a nightmare. Between a dark past and a shadowy future, can the light of this romance survive?

When it comes to grades, bookish high school student Kumakura Mariko is at the top of her class--but socially, she's at the bottom. Shy and introverted, she usually eats her lunch alone. Enter the charismatic and gorgeous Ohashi Akko, whose goal is to become Mariko's new BFF and burst her out of her timid shell. In the process of transforming "Plain Jane" Mariko into one of the cutest, most popular girls in school, deep feelings begin to merge that suggest something more than friendship. Will these feelings destroy the budding relationship between Mariko and Akko, or will it blossom into something else?

The Sacred Islands: A medieval land of noble samurai and animal spirits. Of scheming nobles, of magic and ancient mystery. Kitsune Sura, a wandering fox priestess, assembles a group of would-be monster hunters. Penniless and carefree, they travel from palaces to villages, seeking out dangerous mysteries.

"There isn't another guide on the market like it."--Jim Meehan, author of The PDT Cocktail Book. The first, most definitive guide to the exciting revolution happening in the world of Japanese whisky! "Japanese single malts have achieved cult status around the world," wrote Eric Asimov in the New York Times. Indeed, Japanese whiskies have become some of the most sought after and highly valued whiskies in the world. They have blended and melded traditional Scotch and American methods with new ideas, and imbued the whisky with exotic flavors from local Japanese woods to make a unique and signature product that not only rings true of whisky, but also speaks to Japanese terroir. In international competitions they have bested the traditional producer, and they have become absolutely the object of affection in the distilled spirits world! Now here in Whisky Rising, whisky authority and Japanese whisky expert Stefan Van Eycken takes you on a guided tour to some of the most coveted whiskies in the world. This elegant book includes: *Fascinating interviews and profiles with the most celebrated distillers and blenders *Behind-the-scenes look into past and present distilleries *An insider's guide to the best whisky bars *How to drink whisky properly and cocktail recipes *Tasting notes and reviews of THE best Japanese whiskies

In a shocking twist, Kyousuke’s sister Kirino has decided to study abroad . . . and Ruri Gokou, a.k.a. Kuroneko, is transferring to Kyousuke’s school! Is his homeroom prepared to have the dark Queen of Nightmare among them . . . and is the manga world prepared when Kuroneko makes her first pitch to a professional company? One thing’s for sure—Kyousuke will be by her side, supporting her. But how close is “by her side” going to be . . . ?

A sequel to the shonen-ai manga series featuring members of the Bad Luck band. Author Eiri Yuki and his lover, vocalist Shuichi Shindou, travel to New York to visit the grave of Yuki's first love, but once there, they make a startling discovery.