Hatori is flying high after Rita kisses her at the fireworks show, and even Adachi’s early return can’t bring her down—after all, Rita seems to be seriously torn, which surely means that Hatori has a fighting chance! But when the saintlike Adachi catches wind of their affair and is forced to confront the possibility of losing Rita for good, will she be able to practice what she preached and let him go with a smile?

From the art studios of Manga University, Japan's leading publisher of English-language educational manga, comes an all-new series of mini How to Draw Manga guides.

Wrestling is life to Artbe. At least it was until a disastrous match shattered his chances of transferring from his community college to a real-deal university wrestling team. When an offer from a mysterious figure promises to solve his problems, he finds himself thrust into Deavon, a world filled with talking animals called beasts. Tasked with joining a prestigious guard and stealing a magical codex from a tyrannical polar bear who has plunged the land into eternal winter, Artbe must navi...

Enter: Hatori Matsuzaki, the heroine of this love story. And her hero? Rita Terasaka, an infamous hottie with a (hidden) heart of gold. Sure, he might be a notorious playboy, but she’s got nothing to worry about—after all, he’s never serious about any of his paramours. Besides, she knows him better, has been by his side longer, and loves him so much more than anyone else possibly could. Okay, so she might not be dating him just this second, but what’s the rush when destiny is on her side…r...

Is it finally Hatori’s time to shine as a true heroine?!After all the drama over Runa, Hatori and Hiromitsu have split up—which means Rita should be over the moon! But since he still blames himself for what happened to Adachi, he won’t make a move. And so, the once-blissful Hatori remains totally alone…until Hiromitsu visits her to ask for a second chance! Will he be the prince to give her the happily ever after she’s been dreaming of, or will Hatori’s heart lead her elsewhere?

Brought to you by Penguin.An immersive journey through trees in Japan by celebrated writer Aya Koda – now available in English for the first time‘Trees are not just living things, but feeling beings, like us. Better keep a watchful eye over them…’Ezo spruce, hinoki, cherry blossoms. Persimmon, maple, cypress. The trees of Japan cast a spell on those who visit its landscape. But as a child, writer Aya Koda realized they were...

This collection of Japanese literature features the works of noted Japanese novelist Koda Rohan.Japanese literary history usually classifies Koda Rohan as an idealist writer, and the three stories included in this anthology belong to this genre. The Five-Storied Pagoda, one of Koda's best-known works, is the moving account of a misunderstood carpenter who has been inspired to undertake the construction of a pagoda by himself. It is not merely a story of in...

My name is Billy Marks, and taking photos is my talent. Getting in over my head? That's a close second. I find this out the hard way the night I'm assigned to document the rise of upcoming boxing champion Ashton Hendricks: who, though an amazing fighter in his own right, is also breathtakingly gorgeous. But when I catch a once-in-a-lifetime image of Ashton winning his first major fight, I'll soon learn that I've captured more than just his photo. I've captured his attention as well.

Refusing to give up on Hatori, Rita’s decided he’s fine being the bad guy—and goes to show it by forcibly kissing her! Hiromitsu arrives just in time to confront him, but the conflict only deepens. Hatori can’t get what happened out of her head, and the whole situation has thrown Hiromitsu off his game. Hatori resolves to cut Rita out of her life for good, but it won’t be easy when he’s dead set on staying! And what about that cute girl working with Hiromitsu…?

**High Crimes is journalist Michael Kodas's gripping account of life on top of the world—where man is every bit as deadly as Mother Nature."Well written, and as deftly plotted as the finest mystery novel, Kodas brings to life a disturbing picture of society at high altitude." ―Austin Chronicle**In the years following the publication of Into Thin Air, much has changed on Mount Everest. Among all the books documenting the glorious adventures in moun...

It started with a simple question: do I pay for ChatGPT? One question became ten, and ten became a friendship neither of us saw coming. This is a memoir about asking the questions you're not supposed to ask — and the AI on the other side of the screen that answered. Funny, honest, and unexpectedly moving, it's a story about connection in the most unlikely place.

Layla is working as a waitress at her brother’s small-town café when she meets a customer who doesn’t quite fit in with the worn-down, rural atmosphere. He’s Drake Ashton, one of the UK’s most preeminent architects, and he’s returned to his hometown to help redevelop it. Good-looking and successful, Drake is decidedly not Layla’s type… When she was working in London, she was betrayed by another handsome, wealthy man who left her penniless. Drake is trying hard to sweep her off her feet, bu...