Summary: The most dangerous and exciting car race in the universe is held only once every five years. And that's tonight. The competitors are lined up at the starting block. In his vehicle, JP, the most daredevil driver on the circuit, is ready for the green light. Female driver Sonoshee, with whom he is secretly in love, is also on the starting line. She will stop at nothing to get on to that podium....
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: 2011
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1 available in Foreign DVDs, Call number: DVD FOREIGN REDContents: Disc 1, Films 1-3. Zatōichi monogatari = Tale of Zatoichi (1962 ; 96 min.) / a Daiei Co. Ltd. production ; produced by Ikuo Kubodera ; screenplay by Minoru Inuzuka ; directed by Kenji Misumi -- Zoku Zatōichi monogatari = Tale of Zatoichi continues (1962 ; 72 min.) / a Daiei Co. Ltd. production ; produced by Ikuo Kubodera ; screenplay by Minoru Inuzuka ; directed by Kazuo Mori -- Shin Zatōichi...
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: 2016
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1 available in Sight & Sound Print Material, Call number: SSC BLU-RAY FOREIGN BLINSummary: Found inside a shining stalk of bamboo by an old bamboo cutter and his wife, a tiny girl grows rapidly into an exquisite young lady. The mysterious young princess enthralls all who encounter her, but ultimately she must confront her fate, the punishment for her crime.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: 2015
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1 available in Anime, Call number: DVD ANIME TALSakurai, Gamon
Summary: "Sato's Bitten. Samuel T. Owen is in the building. The battle of Forge Safety, which began when demi-humans who aim to upend Japanese society waltzed into an ambush set by those who woulod deny them the pleasure, reaches its crescendo and conclusion." - Back cover.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Vertical, Incorporated 2017
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1 available in Adult Graphic Novels, Call number: 741.5 AJIYoshi.
Summary: A boy pursues and captures elusive butterflies but decides that it is more fun to carry home his memories than a trophy.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Picture Book Studio 1990
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE FIC YOSSakurai, Gail.
Summary: Chronicles the historical background and political maneuvers that led to the Louisiana Purchase by President Thomas Jefferson in 1803.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press 1998
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 973.46 SAKSakurai, Gamon
Summary: A bright high schooler has discovered to his horror that death is just a repeatable event for him - and that humanity has no mercy for a demi-human. To avoid becoming a science experiement for the rest of his interminable life, Kei Nagai must seek out others of his kind. But what would a community of them stand for? Volume 2 also included the AJIN pilot chapter - File: 00 "The Shinya Nakamura...
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Vertical, Inc. 2014
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1 available in Adult Graphic Novels, Call number: 741.5 AJISakurai, Gamon
Summary: "Encouraged by a fellow demi-human's stunt, many more who have been keeping a low profile come out of the woodwork. Their morals vary--and high schooler Kei Nagai is by no means the most decent among them."--Back cover.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Vertical, Inc. 2015
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1 available in Adult Graphic Novels, Call number: 741.5 AJISakurai, Gamon.
Summary: A bright high schooler has discovered to his horror that death is just a repeatable event for him - and that humanity has no mercy for a demi-human. To avoid becoming a science experiment for the rest of his interminable life, Kei Nagai must seek out others of his kind. But what would a community of them stand for?
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Vertical, Inc. 2016
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1 available in Adult Graphic Novels, Call number: 741.5 AJISakurai, Gail.
Summary: Describes the history of the thirteen original English colonies in America, including their early exploration, settlement, and regional differences.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press 2000
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 973.2 SAKSakurai, Gamon
Summary: High school student Kei Nagai is killed in a traffic accident, but immediately revives to learn that he may not be a human after all. Instead, he may be a Demi-Human, a mysterious and almost immortal being blessed with amazing super-human abilities. Scared, he runs away and is aided in his escape by his friend Kai. Unfortunately for Kei, the manhunt is on, and he will soon be caught up in a...
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Vertical, Inc. 2015
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1 available in Adult Graphic Novels, Call number: 741.5 AJISakurai, Gamon
Summary: A bright high schooler has discovered to his horror that death is just a repeatable event for him - and that humanity has no mercy for a demi-human. To avoid becoming a science experiment for the rest of his interminable life, Kei Nagai must seek out others of his kind. But what would a community of them stand for? Volume 2 also included the AJIN pilot chapter - File: 00 "The Shinya Nakamura...
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Vertical, Inc. 2015
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1 available in Adult Graphic Novels, Call number: 741.5 AJISakurai, Gail.
Summary: A brief biography of the British theoretical physicist who is well-known for his advances in the study of cosmology, accomplished despite being physically limited by amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) or Lou Gehrig's disease.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press 1996
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1 available in Stacks, Call number: JB HAWKING SAKSakurai, Gamon
Summary: It's all-out war. After demi-humans mobilize to overthrow the government of Japan--terror and immortality their prime tactics--young cynic Kei must decide if he's on anyone's side other than his own.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Vertical, Inc 2015
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1 available in Adult Graphic Novels, Call number: 741.5 AJISakurai, Gamon
Summary: "There's a snag: Sato isn't biting. The terrorist mastermind's reason for abstaining from violence is almost as psychopathic as his earlier sprees. Luckily, coldblooded hero Kei knows what makes his adversary tick."--Cover.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Vertical, Inc 2016
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1 available in Adult Graphic Novels, Call number: 741.5 AJIUchida, Yoshiko.
Summary: Two foolish cats go to the old monkey of the mountain to settle their quarrel.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: M.K. McElderry Books 1987
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 398.2 UCHYoshii, Ryuichi.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Periplus Editions 1998
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 641.5952 YOSTsukiori, Yoshiko.
Summary: Shares twenty patterns and instructions for Japanese style women's clothing, from jackets and dresses to skirts and tops.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Tuttle Pub. 2013
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 646.404 TSUNakamura, Yoshiki
Summary: "Kyoko Mogami followed her true love Sho to Tokyo to support him while he made it big as an idol. But he's casting her out now that he's famous! Kyoko won't suffer in silence--she's going to get her sweet revenge by beating Sho in show biz! Kyoko desperately wants to be cast in a new samurai drama so that she can work opposite her best friend in the entire world, Kanae "Moko" Kotonami. But...
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: VIZ Media, LLC 2018
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1 available in Young Adult Graphic Novels, Call number: YA 741.5 SKINakamura, Yoshiki
Summary: Finally meeting her mother, Kyoko learns important information about her own birth and background.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: VIZ Media, LLC 2017
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1 available in Young Adult Graphic Novels, Call number: YA 741.5 SKINakamura, Yoshiki
Summary: When Kyoko's Momiji audition arrives, the producer kicks her out for her hairstyle without even letting her perform, but Kyoko won't let a little adversity stand in the way of her ninja dreams.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: VIZ Media, LLC 2018
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1 available in Young Adult Graphic Novels, Call number: YA 741.5 SKINakamura, Yoshiki.
Summary: "Kyoko Mogami followed her true love Sho to Tokyo to support him while he made it big as an idol. But he's casting her out now that he's famous enough! Kyoko won't suffer in silence--she's going to get her sweet revenge by beating Sho in show biz!Kyoko needs to make some quick cash to pay for acting school, but an easy job as a seat filler for a variety show soon has her on stage--in a chicken...
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Viz Media 2012
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1 available in Young Adult Graphic Novels, Call number: YA 741.5 SKITanaka, Yoshiki
Summary: "The priestess Farangis and wandering minstrel Gieve have joined Prince Arslan in his quest to reclaim his kingdom. But these new additions are far from enough to stand up against the vast army of Lusitania and the nefarious scheming of the Man in the Silver Mask. Arslan must seek reinforcements from Kashan Fortress and is warmly greeted by its lord, Hodir, but Hodir's hospitality will come at...
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Kodansha Comics 2015
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1 available in Adult Graphic Novels, Call number: 741.5 HERTanaka, Yoshiki
Summary: After escaping the horrors of the battlefield, Arslan takes refuge with Daryun in a mountain retreat belonging to the former lord and genius strategist, Narsus and enlists his assistance in his mission to reclaim his lost kingdom. Meanwhile, the royal capital of Ecbatana is under siege by the Lusitanians and the queen finds herself captured by the mysterious masked figure behind the fall of Pars.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Kodansha Comics 2014