This joint World Bank/VIZ Media series addresses global issues through manga graphic novels targeting teenagers. The first 3 volumes focus on poverty, HIV/AIDS, and the environment. But the series' immediate appeal is the coming-of-age tale of orphaned teenager Rei, who dreams of becoming the greatest fighter in the world! Rei's trainer takes the form of various animals and, much to Rei's disappointment, strives to develop his student's mind, heart, and spirit more than his fighting technique! Though the themes are grim, the pages are full of action, romance, and even humor. The guises Rei's trainer assumes inevitably lead to misunderstandings and slapstick. Rei's pride and ambition set him up for many a fall, but throughout the series, his good heart and inability to walk away from those in need makes him an engaging and likeable protagonist who will appeal to young men and women alike.
In Broken Latin explores in a series of deft, witty, sexy, and soulful poems the misunderstood, idealized, and marginalized life of a modern Roman Catholic nun. In these poems, set in the patriarchal institution of the convent, Annette Spaulding-Convy comments on the American woman's struggle for spiritual identity in contemporary culture through the voice of an ex-nun now mother/wife creating a life for herself in the world, while searching for an ethical, spiritual meaning not dependent upon traditional religious dogma.
Manga are Japanese-style comics or graphic novels which are very popular among young readers around the world. Teaming up with Viz, a leading English-language manga publisher, the World Bank has launched a new series of comic books, each highlighting a key development issue. The stories follow the adventures of 15-year-old Rei who discovers that the only way to become a true warrior is to understand the challenges facing the poor and disadvantaged people he befriends along the way. Rei's humorous side-kick is a wise 'spirit guide' which morphs into different animal guises as it introduces Rei to each new challenge. An appendix in each book provides further information, websites, and other resources so readers can explore the themes introduced in the story. This volume focuses on the lack of access to educational opportunities for girls in many countries through the world.
Fangen wir doch direkt mit den Bikini-Fotos an!". Tinka denkt sich zunächst nichts dabei, als sie sich bei ihrem ersten Model-Shooting ausziehen soll. Schließlich machen die Mädchen in ihrer Lieblings-Castingshow Perfect Girl auch Fotos in Unterwäsche. Aber warum fühlt sich Tinka vor dem Fotografen so bedrängt? Und wieso kommt er ihr bei den Aufnahmen so unangenehm nahe? Nach Instagirl greift Annette Mierswa in ihrem neuen lebensnahen Jugendroman die " Me Too"- Debatte auf und wirft einen Blick hinter die Kulissen des Modelbusiness. Auf authentische und einfühlsame Weise, wie schnell sich die schillernde Welt von Laufstegen und Shootings in einen Albtraum verwandeln kann.
While continuing to search for her prince, Utena allows herself to be caught up in a series of sword fights that will, supposedly, give her the power to revolutionize the world.
A beautifully illustrated, wonderfully engaging A-to-Z guide to more than 700 major and minor gods and goddesses, characters, creatures, and places of classical Greek and Roman mythology. Classical Mythology A-to-Z is a comprehensive and engrossing guide to Greek and Roman mythology. Written by Annette Giesecke, PhD, Professor of Classics and Chair of Ancient Greek and Roman Studies at the University of Delaware, this brilliant reference offers clear explanations of every character and locale, and captures the essence of these timeless tales. From the gods and goddesses of Mount Olympus and the heroes of the Trojan War to the nymphs, monsters, and other mythical creatures that populate these ancient stories, Giesecke recounts, with clarity and energy, the details of more than 700 characters and places. Each definition includes cross-references to related characters, locations, and myths, as well their equivalent in Roman mythology and cult. In addition to being an important standalone work, Classical Mythology A-to-Z is also written, designed, and illustrated to serve as an essential companion to the bestselling illustrated 75th-anniversary edition of Mythology by Edith Hamilton, including 10 full-color plates and 2-color illustrations throughout by artist Jim Tierney.
This engaging book focuses on the perennially fascinating topic of plants in Greek and Roman myth. The author, an authority on the gardens, art, and literature of the classical world, introduces the book’s main themes with a discussion of gods and heroes in ancient Greek and Roman gardens. The following chapters recount the everyday uses and broader cultural meaning of plants with particularly strong mythological associations. These include common garden plants such as narcissus and hyacinth; pomegranate and apple , which were potent symbols of fertility; and sources of precious incense including frankincense and myrrh. Following the sweeping botanical commentary are the myths themselves, told in the original voice of Ovid, classical antiquity’s most colorful mythographer. The volume’s interdisciplinary approach will appeal to a wide audience, ranging from readers interested in archaeology, classical literature, and ancient history to garden enthusiasts. With an original translation of selections from Ovid’s Metamorphoses, an extensive bibliography, a useful glossary of names and places, and a rich selection of images including exquisite botanical illustrations, this book is unparalleled in scope and realization.
Average human teenager Tsukune accidentally enrolls at a boarding school for monsters--no, not jocks and popular kids, but bona fide werewolves, witches and unnameables out of his wildest nightmares! On the plus side, all the girls have a monster crush on him. On the negative side, all the boys are so jealous they want to kill him! And so do the girls he spurns, because he only has eyes for one of them--the far-from-average vampire Moka. On the plus side, Moka only has glowing red eyes for Tsukune. On the O-negative side, she also has a burning, unquenchable thirst for his blood... When villains' true identities turn out to be nested like Russian dolls... a. dance the squat dance b. find a new body to inhabit yourself c. count your blessings
All your favorite Pokémon game characters jump out of the screen into the pages of this action-packed manga! A thrilling meeting with one of the Elite Four strains Black’s brain. Then, it’s opening night for White’s Pokémon musical! Will everything go off without a hitch...? Not likely! And what will happen when another Trainer lures away White’s star performer, Tepig Gigi? Plus, will White ever overcome her fears and learn to battle with her Pokémon?!
Coming-of-age tale of orphaned teenager Rei, who dreams of becoming the greatest fighter in the world! Rei's trainer takes the form of various animals and, much to Rei's disappointment, strives to develop his student's mind, heart, and spirit more than his fighting technique!
When Team Plasma attacks the Unova region using Pokémon-controlling machines, Nate infiltrates the Pokémon Trainers' School in order to acquire a memory card that can jam the signals, which is in the possession of Rosa, a student.
Gin-chan's hopes for a romantic vacation with Minako are destroyed by a Ginji look-alike. Then, Minako is trapped in a flooding cave and Gin-chan must save her. And, finally, another reincarnated soul shows up in a koala with a personal agenda.
Under strange circumstances, Ginji suddenly returns to his human form. He wakes up in Minako's bed wearing only a necktie. Before he can meet her as himself, he has to find clothes, then rescue her from an escaped convict.
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