The Hero and the Sage, Reincarnated and Engaged: Volume 2

The Hero and the Sage, Reincarnated and Engaged: Volume 2
Author: Washiro Fujiki
Publisher: J-Novel Club
Total Pages: 214
Release: 2024-11-13
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 1718322887

After blasting through the unforeseen incident that befell the students on their very first exam, Hero Raid Freeden and Sage Eluria Caldwin are now the resident power couple of the Vegalta Royal Institute of Magic. Despite returning to the Institute safe and sound, they are weighed down by more questions than ever before. The mystery of their reincarnation just gets curiouser and curiouser with each hint they obtain, and yet, life at the Vegalta Royal Institute of Magic goes on. The overpowered duo spend their days preparing for their next exam while running into the most unique and unusual characters—from a notoriously eccentric princess to a bubbly dragon summoner—but not everyone they meet is exactly as they seem. When secrets emerge and stories unfold, will these seemingly innocuous encounters eventually lead Raid and Eluria to the truth they seek?

The Hero and the Sage, Reincarnated and Engaged: Volume 3

The Hero and the Sage, Reincarnated and Engaged: Volume 3
Author: Washiro Fujiki
Publisher: J-Novel Club
Total Pages: 22
Release: 2025-02-05
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 1718322909

Raid and Eluria’s clash with Lufus Lailas and her Guardian Dragons reaches an eventful and ominous end as pieces of the puzzle finally come together and lead them closer to the “mastermind” they have been seeking all this time. With the long-awaited integrated exam right around the corner, students of the Vegalta Royal Institute of Magic turn eastward to sparkling waters and new adventures...while the Hero and the Sage turn to desolate lands and ancient ruins in search of answers long buried beneath the sand. They’re joined by an odd duo of special-class magicians from across the sea who carry their own set of curious circumstances. And thanks to an unexpected slipup from none other than the Hero himself, the eastern region turns out to be a land full of new developments and shocking discoveries for the most powerful couple in the world!

Feminine Journeys of the Mahabharata

Feminine Journeys of the Mahabharata
Author: Lavanya Vemsani
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 275
Release: 2021-05-21
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 3030731650

The Mahabharata preserves powerful journeys of women recognized as the feminine divine and the feminine heroic in the larger culture of India. Each journey upholds the unique aspects of women's life. This book analytically examines the narratives of eleven women from the Mahabharata in the historical context as well as in association with religious and cultural practices. Lavanya Vemsani brings together history, myth, religion, and practice to arrive at a comprehensive understanding of the history of Hindu women, as well as their significance within religious Indian culture. Additionally, Vemsani provides important perspective for understanding the enduring legacy of these women in popular culture and modern society.

The Underdog of the Eight Greater Tribes: Volume 2

The Underdog of the Eight Greater Tribes: Volume 2
Author: Washiro Fujiki
Publisher: J-Novel Club
Total Pages: 177
Release: 2020-04-28
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 1718367503

Having overcome a decisive battle with the high-ranking duelist Elias, Yuri has become the center of attention. He, Fram and Athena have sworn to take part in the Babel Roulette that only happens once a decade, yet despite his surge in popularity, gathering additional members is proving to be a surprisingly hard challenge. In a bid to make his team even more appealing, Yuri decides to gain some non-dueling fighting experience by brushing up against death in the dungeon with the Dragon Tribe’s Haring, but— “—Whoah!? What in the world happened to me!?” They inadvertently capture an elf...?!

The Underdog of the Eight Greater Tribes: Volume 1

The Underdog of the Eight Greater Tribes: Volume 1
Author: Washiro Fujiki
Publisher: J-Novel Club
Total Pages: 184
Release: 2020-01-14
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 1718367481

Long ago, there was much war and bloodshed among the eight tribes of the world. Now with each tribe confined to its own continent, the world has achieved peace and harmony. Interaction and fighting between tribes are heavily restricted, save for one exception: the ninth continent, Duel City Babel, an arena for those wishing for conflict in peace. In the duel city, fighters from all over the world clash swords and spells, vying to be the best. Carrying on the teachings and techniques of his master, Yuri Eniastar of the Human Tribe manages to take out a high-ranking opponent on his first day. Clearly, he’s not just any new face, but unfortunately, fate has not been kind...his lineage is universally recognized as the weakest. Despite this, Yuri refuses to give up. He befriends the Beast Tribe’s Athena and the Spirit Tribe's Fram as he strives to become a peerless duelist. Welcome to an overwhelming battle fantasy!

Reading Race

Reading Race
Author: Norman K Denzin
Publisher: SAGE
Total Pages: 256
Release: 2002-03-29
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 9780803975453

In this insightful book, one of America's leading commentators on culture and society turns his gaze upon cinematic race relations, examining the relationship between film, race and culture. Acute, richly illustrated and timely, the book deepens our understanding of the politics of race and the symbolic complexity of segregation and discrimination.

So You Want to Live the Slow Life? A Guide to Life in the Beastly Wilds, Vol. 1

So You Want to Live the Slow Life? A Guide to Life in the Beastly Wilds, Vol. 1
Author: Fuurou
Publisher: Cross Infinite World
Total Pages: 219
Release: 2022-02-28
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 1945341726

Another World In The Center of Japan! Mikura Moriya expected a quiet and peaceful life in the forest when he inherited his great-grandfather’s house and enormous orchard. Someone had to keep the family business running, so he quit his job and decided to live off the land. But the house isn’t in any old forest. It’s deep in the Beastly Wilds, an area off-limits to most humans. For the Wilds are home to the Beastfolk—neither human nor animal, but something in between. It isn’t long before Mikura meets his new neighbors and makes a pact with a girl with chipmunk ears that will change his life forever. Will Mikura get to live the slow life, or is it more trouble than it’s worth?!

Oreimo Volume 2

Oreimo Volume 2
Author: Tsukasa Fushimi
Publisher: Dark Horse Comics
Total Pages: 168
Release: 2016-02-17
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN: 163008722X

The secret is out — Oreimo is great fun! Things are heating up at home for Kyosuke and his little sister Kirino! It's getting difficult for Kirino to keep her love of kids' anime and naughty video games a secret, especially from her nosy clique of popular girls and her stern, strict father! With all this chaos, might it be possible for Kirino to turn to her brother and really see him as a friend? Clever and engaging, Oreimo is full of surprises!

I Fell in Love With a Soapland Girl! (Light Novel) Volume 1

I Fell in Love With a Soapland Girl! (Light Novel) Volume 1
Author: Oniisanbomber
Publisher: Oniisanbomber
Total Pages: 181
Release: 2023-07-31
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN:

A new [Salaryman x JK] cohabitation romcom! My name is Sato Hiroshi, and I’m an ordinary salaryman. Every day I work until the last train, then I go home. I don’t have a girlfriend and spend my weekends alone. Living like this is just too depressing! So I decide to visit a soapland. It is a paradise for lonely men. Don’t judge me, okay? Life is really hard. Anyway, I meet a girl called Ayumi — a soapland girl who looks exactly like a JK. What happens at a soapland is a secret, right? Wrong. The next day, Ayumi shows up at my office as a part-timer. And she turns out to be a real JK?! We pretend to be strangers, but then I find Ayumi sleeping in the office at night. “Hey, you can’t sleep here.” “Then...in that case, let me stay with you, uncle.” My life with a troublesome JK begins! We live together like newlyweds — except we are not married. “Sato-san, it’s time for dinner.” “Let’s go on a date~” “I don’t mind doing it…if it’s with you.” But why was Ayumi at the soapland? What secrets is she hiding behind that wholesome smile

Crime, Shame and Reintegration

Crime, Shame and Reintegration
Author: John Braithwaite
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 242
Release: 1989-03-23
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 9780521356688

Crime, Shame and Reintegration is a contribution to general criminological theory. Its approach is as relevant to professional burglary as to episodic delinquency or white collar crime. Braithwaite argues that some societies have higher crime rates than others because of their different processes of shaming wrongdoing. Shaming can be counterproductive, making crime problems worse. But when shaming is done within a cultural context of respect for the offender, it can be an extraordinarily powerful, efficient and just form of social control. Braithwaite identifies the social conditions for such successful shaming. If his theory is right, radically different criminal justice policies are needed - a shift away from punitive social control toward greater emphasis on moralizing social control. This book will be of interest not only to criminologists and sociologists, but to those in law, public administration and politics who are concerned with social policy and social issues.