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When communications are lost with a special unit dispatched to a man-made island controlled by a terrorist group, Section 9 must discover what happened to the unit and complete their mission to discov

A cyborg action manga set far in the future based on the seminal classic manga, The Ghost in the Shell (also published by Kodansha). 16 and up. The Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex originally

Deep into the 21st century, the line between man and machine has been inexorably blurred as humans rely on the enhancement of mechanical implants, and robots are upgraded with human tissue. In this ra

IDENTIFYING THE ENIGMATIC HERO In this volume of Ghost in the Shell, Marcelo Jarty, the hero of a democratic revolution, and South American drug dealer, has been coming to Japan periodically and no

“Part treatise, part miscellany, unfailingly entertaining.”–The New York Times “A small pearl of a book . . . a great tale of the growth of a modern city as seen through the rise and fall of the lowly

Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex takes place in the year 2030, in the fictional Japanese city of New Port. The story follows the members of Public Security Section 9, a special-operations task-

Stand Alone Complex takes place in the year 2030, in the fictional Japanese city of New Port. The story follows the members of Public Security Section 9, a special-operations task-force made up of for

From baby nurse to the stars, Helen Moon, a step-by-step plan to managing sleep and feeding issues to survive--and enjoy--the first six weeks of your newborn baby's life.Have you ever wondered why cel

An exciting, thought-provoking novel about globalization, climate change and finding your place in a changing worldMaya lives in a remote house on the cost, spending her time hanging out with her friends and surfing, while her mother bakes for the local café and her father works as a fisherman. They lead a simple life and though they often struggle to get by financially they are happy and secure. But Maya’s world is about to be upended. When her dad's fishing boat sinks in a ferocious storm and he ends up in hospital fighting for his life the famiy lose their only means of earning money and life takes on a perilous turn. Desperate for a change Maya's parents make the decision to start over by moving to an island in the Pacific – a place they are sure is paradise.Life in their new home starts to take on an order and while Maya misses her friends she finds a new companion in a girl who lives close by. Maya’s parents, however, seem to be unable to make a true commitment to their new life

An eloquent, controversial argument that says, for the first time in their long history, Jews are free to live in a Jewish state—or lead secure and productive lives outside itSince the beginnings of Z

Two of the most acclaimed anime directors of all time, Mamoru Oshii (Ghost in the Shell), and Satoshi Kon (Perfect Blue) came together to create a manga: Seraphim: 266613336 Wings. Written by Oshii an

An eloquent, controversial argument that says, for the first time in their long history, Jews are free to live in a Jewish state—or lead secure and productive lives outside it To validate life in Di

The petite shell-shaped cakes known as madeleines are versatile, pretty, and absolutely delicious. Made famous by Marcel Proust in his novel In Search of Lost Time, this classic French treat is now lo

"Release the Doctor - or the killing will start." An asteroid in the furthest reaches of space - the most secure prison for the most dangerous of criminals. The Governor is responsible for the worst f

Spademan used to be a garbage man. That was before the dirty bomb hit Times Square, before his wife was killed, and before the city became a blown-out shell of its former self.Now he’s a hitman.In a

A dark manga with themes of desperation, redemption and hope, Mardock Scramble manages to weave nuanced story around imaginative action. This manga should appeal to fans of The Ghost in the Shell. Fin

PLACE YOUR BETS Rune Balot has discovered the location of Shell’s erased memories – hidden inside the four $100 million casino chips at Eggnog Blue, the casino operated by Shell himself! Will Rune a

It’s not an exaggeration to say that middle-class Americans are an endangered species and that the American Dream of a secure, comfortable standard of living has become as outdated as an Edsel with an

"I'd rather be dead." Rune Balot was a lost girl with nothing to live for, when a man named Shell took her in and cared for her... until he tried to murder her. Standing at the precipice of death, Run

In the summer of 1922, Robert Shannon, a Marine chaplain and a young American hero of the Great War, lands in Ireland. He still suffers from shell shock, and his mentor hopes that a journey Robert had

“Why has all this focus on security made me feel so much more insecure? Nothing is secure. And this is the good news. But only if you are not seeking security as the point of your life.”–Eve EnslerWhe

A shell, a butterfly, a piece of coral, and a fallen leaf . . . packaged with coordinating ribbons in a keepsake box, these enchanting gift tags will transform even the simplest offering into a little

Learn about opposites from Nickelodeon's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles! Inspired by the successful Half-Shell Heroes toy line, this sturdy board book is perfect for children ages 0 to 3.

"Working as a reluctant double agent for Russia and the CIA in politically strained 1948 Berlin, John Russell looks for an opportunity to secure his freedom before being approached by a woman he saved