The world of Kyunas, beings capable of manipulate amazing powers, existed together with the planet Earth connected by a bridge named Victoury. However for unknown reasons the bridge disappeared, now many years later, our protagonist Tess Daragon will embark on a mission to uncover the mystery behind the disappearance of the Victoury.

"This is the book on K-pop everybody has been waiting for.…A must-read!" --Charlotte Naudin, PR Manager, Torpedo Productions K-Pop Now! examines Korea's high-energy pop music and is written for its growing legions of fans. Pop culture expert Mark Russell features the most famous groups and singers and takes an insider's look at how they have made it to the top. In 2012, Psy's song and music video "Gangnam Style" took the world by storm. But K-Pop, the music of Psy's homeland of Korea, has been winning fans with its infectious melodies and high-energy fun since long before that. Featuring talented singers and eye-catching visuals, K-Pop is the music of the moment. Although K-Pop is a relatively new phenomenon in the West, it is rapidly gaining traction and reaching much larger audiences --thanks in large part to social media like YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram -- the Girls Generation single "Gee" has almost three hundred million views! K-Pop Now! includes: Profiles of current K-Pop artists and their hits. A look at Seoul's trendiest hangout spots. Interviews with top artists like Kevin from Ze:A and Brian Joo from Fly to the Sky. A look at the K-Pop idols of tomorrow. You'll meet the biggest record producers, the hosts of the insanely popular "Eat Your Kimchi" website, and K-Pop groups like Big Bang, TVXQ, 2NE1, Girls Generation, HOT, SES, FinKL Busker Busker, and The Koxx. The book also includes a guide for fans who plan to visit Seoul to explore K-Pop up close. Join the K-Pop revolution today!

"When Tess Durbeyfield is sent by her family to seek out her rich relatives, she soon finds herself pursued and violently seduced by the ruthless Alex D'Urberville. The sad event which follows gives Tess the chance to hide her past and move on. Eventually she falls in love and finds happiness with Angel Clare, a clergyman's son. But Tess's honest nature means she is doomed to never escape her past as events force her to finally take control of her fate."--MacMillan readers web site.

Blackpink is taking the world by storm--this is the ultimate fan book for "Blinks" everywhere This is the must-have commemorative celebration of Blackpink, the hotter-than-hot K-pop girl group Their dedicated followers, known as "Blinks," will marvel at the gorgeous photos, fun quotes, and profiles of band members Jisoo, Jennie, Ros , and Lisa. There's background on the girls' days as trainees, debut, hit songs, choreography, fashion, and style. Filled with more than 25 images and containing plenty of quotes and facts, the book also includes "Did you know?" and "Quick question" sections in every chapter. Old and new fans alike will enjoy the opportunity to get up close and personal with their idols.

Bright, colorful images on crinkly paper introduce babies to the garden.

Intro -- Part One -- Prologue -- A Little History -- Travels on Mouseback -- The Most Beautiful Girl in Rouyn-Noranda -- Author Introduction -- Bird-In-Hand -- Why Bird-In-Hand? -- A Problem Well-Stated -- Some Bad Ideas -- The Local Literary Scene -- Sébastien Daoust -- The Idea of the Century -- A Dying Genre -- The Idea of the Century -- The Frontman -- There's No Accounting for Taste -- My Own Yoda -- Lessons From the Master -- Spelling Mistake Cookies -- An Impossible-to-Refuse Offer -- Part Two -- Tess's Instructions -- Introducing Jude -- In Which We Learn The Extraordinary Way in Which Tess and Jude Met Their Idiotic Neighbour -- Part Three -- Chevrolet Monte Carlo -- Journey By Chevrolet Monte Carlo to Sainte-Anne-De-La-Pérade and Environs, With Some Notes on the -- A Little More Geography? -- Steve -- Justine Has a Huge Ass -- The Day of Big Surprises -- Celebrations -- Timing Belt -- Erratum -- -- Acknowledgements -- About the Author -- Colophon