Oh, crud, I just realized that I’ve been reincarnated into my favorite manga as the first boss defeated by the heroine at the start of the story!Worst yet, it turns out my fiancé is the strongest of the Four Grand Magi and the very villain who slanders my character as a disgrace on her deathbed! I’m outta here!This is the story of the weakest manga villainess who seeks out the slow life instead of the villain life.

You Can Change the World: The Global Citizen's Handbook for Living on Planet Earth should be required reading for anyone who cares about the future of the planet. Written by renowned scientist, futurist and Club of Budapest founder Ervin Laszlo, You Can Change the World answers two pertinent questions-first, what is at the root of all the conflict and crisis in today's world? And second, what can actually be done to move toward a world where we can live in peace, without marginalizing and ...

At times, we all need guidance in our lives. This book awakens us to what is most important: the ultimate power inherent within us, the way our words and thoughts create our life, and how we each heal ourselves to perfect health. Reading even a few lines can fill your heart with hope and light.When your heart is troubled, when you do not know which way to turn, open this book and read a few lines. Chances are that you will find the words that are just right for you at that time.

The theme of issue 172 is "Gazing Deeply into Our Sacred Consciousness." In The Power of Our Beliefs, Masami Saionji discusses how looking within ourselves and believing in our true self enables us to awaken our divine spark. Also features a report on Fuji Sanctuary's 100th online prayer gathering, and new chapters from Masahisa Goi's books Endless Life, Essays on the Bible, Vol. 2, and Anan, Book 2.

The power of words takes centerstage in this issue, which features a report on the online gathering hosted by Fuji Sanctuary on March 9, 2024. In "The Future of Science and Religion," Masami Saionji explains how science and religion will merge into one field in the future, with their common aim of uncovering the mysteries of humanity and our world. Also features chapters from three of Masahisa Goi's books and a report on Unity Earth's World Unity Week.

In "Perfected Power of Thought," Masami Saionji explores how changing our way of thinking and our belief in ourselves leads to a brighter future and a more peaceful world. Also features a report on Maki Saionji's recent honors, and new chapters from "Endless Life" and "Essays on the Bible, Vol. 2" by Masahisa Goi.

This issue highlights Fuji Sanctuary as global center for peacebuilding and spiritual awakening, with a report on the U Day Festival held by Unity Earth in September 2024, and an interview with musical alchemist Christine Morrison. Also features "If God Is Perfect Harmony" and "Love Thy Neighbor" from "Essays on the Bible, Vol. 2" by Masahisa Goi.

This issue features a report on the online gathering coordinated at Fuji Sanctuary on January 25, and another on visitors from Malaysia to Fuji Sanctuary. Other features include "A Breathing Method for Opening the Chakras" by Masami Saionji, "A Human Being Is a Perfect Being" by Masahisa Goi, and other book chapters by Masahisa Goi, as well as news and messages from overseas.

Our 170th issue highlights the special ceremony at Fuji Sanctuary held in partnership with the founders of Home for Humanity. Also features "Taking Off Into the Future" by Masami Saionji and a report on peace activities at the Osaka Expo.

Issue 164 focuses on nurturing gratitude within ourselves. In "Offering Gratitude to Earth and Great Nature", Yuka, Maki, and Rika Saionji lead participants in prayers of gratitude and a reading from Masahisa Goi. More writings by Masahisa Goi, including "How I Became the Person I Am Now" and "Know Yourself", expand on the theme of gratitude. Also features part 2 of "Happiness and Unhappiness" by Masami Saionji and the first chapter from "Essays on the Bible, Vol. 2" by Masahisa Goi, as we...

Queer Intimacies and Cultural Dissent in Japanese Life: Quiet Subversion offers an intimate cartography of LGBTQ+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning, and others) expression across contemporary Japan.Featuring over 100 profiles of activists, artists, politicians, scholars, theologians, manga creators, and media figures, this book introduces “quiet subversion” as a methodological framework for understanding how dissent operates through ambiguity, relatio...

This book presents the fundamentals of the separation mechanism of the environmentally benign polymer-based aqueous two-phase systems (ATPS) and applications of ATPS to separation and/or enrichment of inorganic compounds with batch extraction and chromatographic techniques. It first describes the structures of the aqueous polymer phases formed in the ATPS. Then the effect of the background electrolyte on the distribution of ionic solutes is discussed. A subsequent chapter shows the applica...