Yuma Public Library

Alternates three interrelated stories about the problems of young Chinese Americans trying to participate in the popular culture. Presented in comic book format.

"Many anime fans watch thousands of hours of shows, attend conventions and clubs, and visit famous anime sights. Most anime fans also share a great love of manga, graphic novels, and comics produced in Japan that are often the basis for anime. Around the world, anime and manga fans often become involved in anime and manga related activities, both online and in person, to connect with others and build upon their manga and anime interest. The love of...

God called his favorite angel home to heaven 'gainst her will. Though her job on Earth was finished, there is still a wish to be fullfillled. to Grant Shuichiro happiness, Kohaku fled her home above. And now may learn her own heart has been seized with mortal love.

Rain. Poison. Explosives. Vengeance. It's a deadly combination that forms a volatile brew, as the final showdown between ronin assassin Ogami Itto and his nemesis Retsudo begins.

In this classic tale of a hero who must fulfill his destiny, a father takes his newborn son on a journey to be named. But when fortune and loyalty give way to betrayal and greed, it's up to an unlikely champion and one remarkable sword to restore honor and balance to the land.

The Genshiken girls have been trying to spark a little romance between Kanji and Ogiue for months, and a Genshiken trip to a hot springs resort =seems like the perfect opportunity. When Ogiue falls sick, Ohno assigns Kanji to take care of her. The rest of the Genshiken gang leave for the day, and Kanji is finally ready to make his move.

This essential handbook explores the subject of drawing for illustration in-depth, with an emphasis on drawing as a skill and fundamental language that every illustrator should master. It aims to encourage students through examples and case studies, by showcasing the often-unseen world of draughtsmanship that underpins the finished graphic. From book illustration to graphic novels, caricatures to commercial design, it draws on contemporary sketchbooks,...

In the play of life, all Kiraru Takabayashi wasnted was to be part of the scenery. But ever since she transferred to the prestigious all-girls' Seika Academy, Hikaru has been living in the spotlight, with scandal on every side! Hikaru's crush on her sexy teacher Ayase is getting steamier, but there's more to this older man than meets the eye. When her roommate Izumi intervenes, is the cross-dressing idol acting out of concern for Hikaru -- or romantic...

"From the author of The Arab of the Future, comes the first book in a bestselling series of graphic novels that follow the hilarious, heartbreaking, and all painfully true life of a real girl growing up in Paris. Every week, the comic book artist Riad Sattouf has a chat with his friend's 10-year old daughter, Esther. She tells him about her life, her family, her school, her friends, her hopes, her dreams and her fears. And then he creates a one-page...