Full and pleasant, the lives led by Hakumei and Mikochi might seem comfortable to most. But this intrepid duo isn't afraid of challenging themselves! Hakumei, hopeless in water, learns to swim, while Mikochi enters a fashion design contest. And they're not alone in their attempts at stepping out of their comfort zones! Friends like scientist Sen, builder Iwashi, and beautician Jada all try their hands at something new and show off some unexpected sides, to boot!

Hakumei & Mikochi's tiny little life in the woods is usually gentle and calm. But even they're no strangers to the occasional surprising turn of events! Wandering minstrel Conju getting kidnapped, a curious visitor dropping in on a rainy day, and a game of soldiers turning very serious indeed are all part of their great adventures!

Chopped, slammed, channeled, blown . . . in the late '50s and early '60s all of these features lent themselves nicely to the rise of hot rod art that caricaturized the already severe design traits associated with these cars. Usually, the rods and customs in this art were piloted by slobbering, snaggle-toothed "monsters" with bulging, bloodshot eyes. Thanks to the iron-on T-shirt boom of the '70s and a raft of younger artists working today, hot rod monsters have persevered. Now award-winning car-designer Thom Taylor and legendary kustom culture figure Ed Newton reveal the tricks and techniques used by masters past and present to render these whack rods and their warts-and-all drivers. Beginning with a brief history of the form, the authors examine figures like Stanley Mouse, Ed Roth, and Newton himself, then reveal how those pioneers influenced modern artists like Keith Weesner, John Bell, and Dave Deal, to name a few. In addition to offering chapters covering topics like equipment, perspective, light sources, and other technical considerations, Taylor expands on the cartooning, proportion, and color chapters from his previous works, applying them to the subject at hand. Also includes dozens of examples of the form from many of the above-mentioned artists and more.

Overcoming the death of family... What will the Mekakushi-dan do in the face of death?! As deaths continue to shock the Mekakushi-dan, Ayano is finally facing off against Hibiya who's been possessed by the "Clearing Snake." But what could the "snake" be aiming for that strikes such fear into Ayano's heart?!

When Jinwoo sets about mentoring one of Jinho’s recruits- who also happens to be his sister’s good friend-a White Tiger Guild training operation seems like the perfect opportunity to show her what being a hunter really entails. But the moment he and Songyi enter the gate, Jinwoo realizes something is wrong. With a flash of red, the exit vanishes, stranding them and the White Tiger trainees in a frozen forest for what could be weeks-or until someone can defeat the dungeon’s formidable boss...

The prelude is over. The real match starts...now. With Star White down a member and Midori injured, Toy Gun Gun appears to have the upper hand. But can Haruki overcome his feelings of inferiority and finally surpass his twin brother?! Meanwhile, the battle with Midori has become a contest of endurance-one Matsuoka and Hotaru seem to be losing...

The adorable new odd-couple cat comedy manga from the creator of the beloved Chi’s Sweet Home and Chi’s Sweet Adventures, in full color and formatted for English readers, just like Chi! Sue is an aging housecat who’s looking forward to living out her life in peace… but her plans change when the mischievous black tomcat Tai-chan enters the picture! Hey! Sue never signed up to be a catsitter! Sue and Tai-chan is the latest from the reigning meow-narch of cute kitty comics, Konami Kanata.

After a family tragedy turns her life upside down, plucky high schooler Tohru Honda takes matters into her own hands and moves out...into a tent! Unfortunately for her, she pitches her new home on private land belonging to the mysterious Sohma clan, and it isn't long before the owners discover her secret. But, as Tohru quickly finds out when the family offers to take her in, the Sohmas have a secret of their own--when touched by the opposite sex, they turn into the animals of the Chinese Zodiac! A perennial favorite of fans and librarians alike, Natsuki Takaya's beloved bestselling Fruits Basket series returns to print in gorgeous deluxe English-language omnibus editions with beautiful full-color illustrations that are not to be missed!

On an earth overrun with monsters, only one group-the valiant samurai of the fallen kingdom of Aian-Meide-fights against the oppression of Kall-Su, High King of Ice. But the samurai have a secret weapon - the childlike Lucien, who is actually the earthly vessel of the dread wizard Dark Schneider! In the eternal battle inside Lucien's soul, will evil and lechery triumph over good and cuteness? Will lizard men appear in this volume? A new beginning for the Bastard!! series!

Deep within a lush, green forest live Hakumei and Mikochi. Making their home in trees, using leaves for umbrellas, and riding bugs for transportation is just part of everyday life for these tiny pals!