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Nikita's family takes pride in creating beautiful henna art, and she's ready to try her hand at it--but it's harder than it looks!

Nikita is part of a long line of henna artists. Her grandmother even brought a treasured notebook of designs with her to the US when she moved here from India. But the first time Nikita tries to make henna art, the mehndi paste looks like an ugly blob, and she feels like giving up. Still, she continues watching her mother and grandmother make gardens bloom on hands and is intrigued by the beauty of it all. Will she find the courage to try again?

New York Times bestsellint author Varsha Bajaj's poetic text and Archana Sreenivasan's dynamic illustrations perfectly capture Nikita's frustration, then pride, as she takes part in a beautiful family tradition.

Written by one of the leading scholars of Japanese religion, Rage and Ravage is the third installment of a milestone project in our understanding of the mythico-ritual system of esoteric Buddhism--specifically the nature and roles of deities in the religious world of medieval Japan and beyond. Bernard Faure introduces readers to medieval Japanese religiosity and shows the centrality of the gods in religious discourse and ritual; in doing so he moves away from the usual textual, historical, and sociological approaches that constitute the "method" of current religious studies. Throughout, he engages theoretical insights drawn from structuralism, post-structuralism, and Actor-Network Theory to retrieve the "implicit pantheon" (as opposed to the "explicit orthodox pantheon") of esoteric Japanese Buddhism (Mikkyō).

In volumes one and two, The Fluid Pantheon and Protectors and Predators, Faure argued against a polarity or dichotomy between buddhas and kami by emphasizing the existence of deities that did not belong to either category, and he rejected the retrospective notion of "hybridity." The present work makes a similar case about the reified distinction between gods and demons to show that, due to the fluid nature of the Japanese pantheon, these terms do not represent stable identities: Gods can become demons, and demons are sometimes deified. Divine protectors were often former predators, and in some instances they retained their predatory features even after being converted. After emphasizing the demonic aspects of devas as "gods or spirits of obstacles" in the earlier volumes, Faure now focuses on the deva-like or "divine" aspects of deities that have been described as "demonic."

Rage and Ravage and its companion volumes persuade readers that the gods constituted a central part of medieval Japanese religion and that the latter cannot be reduced to a simplistic confrontation, parallelism, or complementarity between some monolithic teachings known as "Buddhism" and "Shinto." Once these reductionist labels and categories are discarded, a new and fascinating religious landscape begins to unfold.

Throw away those measuring tools and let your senses guide the way!

Cooking begins with the senses, and nobody knows this better than Bilal Bhatti. Before he became @GoldenGully, Bilal grew up learning to cook by paying close attention to his mother in the kitchen. He quickly realized that in order to cook like her, he'd need to rely on his senses instead of traditional measuring tools. She'd call for a "saucer" of flour when making roti and a "mug" of rice when making biryani, using typical household items as a standard for measurement rather than cups and teaspoons.

On the surface, Beyond Measure is a book about Pakistani cuisine. But at its heart, this book is for anyone who wants to learn to cook intuitively. This book will encourage you to learn flavor and ingredient profiles, learn basic (and some not so basic) cooking techniques, and then make the dishes your own. Like his mother and grandmother, Bilal encourages his followers not to be afraid of "failure" in the kitchen, as the commitment to persistence is core to immigrant home cooking.

Whether you're looking to create the perfect blend of spices for your chai or to master making roti dough by feel, cooking requires a lot of trial and error. Take your time and enjoy the process.

Delve into a world of magical creatures, powerful gods and brave warriors in this thrilling compendium of ancient Chinese myths. With 20 exciting tales alongside fascinating historical information, this is a must-have introduction for young readers intrigued by the ancient civilization of China.

From the creation of the world to the first emperors, this book charts the full sweep of ancient Chinese mythology, revealing fascinating elements of culture and religion along the way. The enthralling stories introduce mighty gods and mischievous creatures, while a handy reference section is packed with information about the ancient Chinese people themselves. Learn why the Chinese New Year is celebrated with lots of noise, how Yi the Archer shot down nine suns shining in the sky, and how the Chinese zodiac began.

It's time to ride on the back of a Chinese dragon, cross the Milky Way on the bridge of magpies, and join the Jade Rabbit on the Moon. This book brings the world of ancient China to life and is the perfect gift for children who love history and mythology.

A shojo/josei fantasy romance about a scorned noblewoman and a lion of a prince!

Cordelia, daughter of a countess, can't seem to get married--mostly because her little sister Priscilla keeps stealing the hearts of her suitors. Ready to resign herself to a spinster fate, Cordelia is surprised when a handsome man suddenly courts her--and he's a prince, no less! Prince Leonhardt, who possesses the power of a legendary lion, is a widely admired man but has his own quirks, such as pursuing Cordelia because he was drawn to her scent. How cat-like is this man?! A fun (and feline) fantasy romance!

A josei romance tale of fake dating and finding beauty in unexpected places! Part of Seven Seas' imprint dedicated to sexy romance for women: Steamship!

Office lady Nishimura Kanna has had it with her boyfriend after discovering his cheating ways. When she breaks up with him, he insults her looks, bruising her self-confidence on top of breaking her heart. Then she runs into an old classmate, the androgynous Ichikawa Yuzuki, a man whose gorgeous appearance is a sharp difference from the boyish classmate Kanna remembers from their school days. Not only does she ask Yuzuki to help her become just as pretty, but she ends up pretending to be Yuzuki's girlfriend, too! As things get hot and heavy between them, can a beautiful romance blossom from this "fake" relationship?

The youth comedy where the gap of love is closed half a step at a time! Can Nishikata face Takagi-san with a new haircut--one that nobody, not even he has seen? Mano-chan's little lie raises the tension, as hearts pound in the lunchroom scene. Then, Takagi-san's uncharacteristic absence leads Nishikata to call on her and deliver some printouts, and he finds himself in her room! What might happen next!? Finally, in a depart from tradition, an episode where the pair begin to call each other by their first names! The previously unchanging distance between the two appears to slowly draw closer. Be it Nishikata's courage, or Takagi-san's warm smile--half step by half step, that distance continues to shrink in volume 19!

Tamaki's and Rou's shared rooming situation has been going swimmingly. They're finally starting to get pretty cozy...until the day Tamaki gets a call that her grandmother has collapsed. Driven to visit her only remaining living relative, she returns to Kanaogi Village to check on her. Soon after she arrives, though, a shocking truth is revealed...!

Defiant and brash, Princess Kaguya Takenouchi isn't the ideal heir to the moon's Silver Court. But when villainous usurpers attack her people, she must rise to the occasion and protect the imperial line.

Defiant and vulgar, Princess Kaguya Takenouchi is not the heir to the moon's Silver Court that her mother's retainers had hoped for. But when the empress falls ill during a wave of terrorist attacks, Kaguya resolves to do right by her people and rise to the occasion.

After Kaguya has a chance meeting with Toyo, the younger sister of Kiruhito Matsunouchi, the pair travel to the capital in order to clear the name of Kaguya's mother. Meanwhile, Kiruhito learns the truth behind the devastating incident 16 years ago and vows to kill his emperor. New alliances lead to big changes!

Romance! A crazy, overprotective brother! And...spies?!

Taiyo Asano has been on his own ever since his parents died and the only one who seems to care for him is his childhood friend and classmate, Mutsumi Yozakura. But Mutsumi has a secret-she is the head of a family of spies! And on top of that, her brother Kyoichiro is dangerously protective of her! To stop Kyoichiro from killing him, Taiyo and Mutsumi must take the ultimate leap-marriage! Because in the Yozakura family, family cannot kill family.

Through a nutritional supplement mix-up, Kyoichiro accidentally gets shrunken down to his younger self! Will li'l Kyoichiro be better behaved? Then a new arc kicks off with the shocking arrival of the father of the Yozakura family. The sins of the past come to light as the Yozakura siblings turn their wrath on the man who betrayed them. Just what does he want, and how does Taiyo fit into his mysterious plans?

When Kyoko's heart is broken, she decides that revenge is a dish best served in the spotlight!

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!

Ren Tsuruga loves Kyoko Mogami! Once Kyoko gets over the shock of the announcement, she's ecstatic about the news! But in order to protect their privacy and their careers, they have to keep their relationship upgrade a secret. Good thing Kyoko has a long-awaited trip to Dayjowey Land and the filming of her new series to keep her occupied. Will some strange new acquaintances prove to be a little over the top as a distraction, though?

Celebrate the mythos of Star Wars with this manga adaptation of the hit Disney+ series Star Wars: Visions!

The first volume of Star Wars: Visions on Disney+ invited visionary Japanese anime studios to explore the Star Wars galaxy through their unique cultural lens. Now, top creators such as Kamome Shirahama and Yusuke Osawa bring those visions to life in manga form! Featuring adaptations of: "The Elder," "Lop and Ochō," "The Ninth Jedi," and "The Twins."

An unwilling magnet for the supernatural and a ghost-hunting little girl join forces to capture Japan's most terrifying and dangerous spirits.

After a dangerous encounter with a malevolent spirit, Keitaro Gentoga wants nothing to do with the supernatural. Unfortunately for this reluctant ghost magnet, he's stuck helping Yayoi Hozuki, a strange young girl who's intent on capturing Japan's most terrifying ghosts and ghouls.

Before they can tackle their next haunted site, Keitaro, Yayoi, and Eiko need to collect another of the sealed Graduates--a vengeful courtesan who's eager to escape Yayoi's control. However, things turn even more dangerous when Keitaro is drawn into the spirit world, forcing him to face the horrors of a haunted love hotel all on his own.

Romance! A crazy, overprotective brother! And...spies?!

Taiyo Asano has been on his own ever since his parents died. The only one who seems to care for him is his childhood friend and classmate, Mutsumi Yozakura. But Mutsumi has a secret--she is the head of a family of spies!

Tsubomi Yozakura comes to Taiyo in his dreams, asking him to kill her! She tells him that in order to do so, he'll need two things. Following her instructions, Taiyo decides to take on the silver-rank spy advancement exam. Unfortunately for him, the test proctors are all Yozakura siblings...!

Rin and his exorcist classmates are caught in a secret war against the forces of darkness.

Raised by Father Fujimoto, a famous exorcist, Rin Okumura never knew his real father. One day a fateful argument with Father Fujimoto forces Rin to face a terrible truth--the blood of the demon lord Satan runs in Rin's veins! Rin swears to defeat Satan, but doing that means entering the mysterious True Cross Academy and becoming an exorcist himself.

The Knights of the True Cross and the Exwires have fully engaged Satan on all fronts. Rin has confronted Satan head-on, and despite being blown apart, Rin's own demonic nature allows him to reform and stay in the fight. Now, Shemihaza begins a ritual to crystallize and trap Satan--a ritual that Shiemi will play a crucial part in. When Satan takes his transformation to the next level, even time itself warps under his power, showing everyone a future they could never have imagined...

For families craving a fun and engaging first counting book for their bitty babes that not only captures their attention and teaches them counting in two languages, but also celebrates Chinese culture!

Counting in two languages is so much fun with our dim sum friends!

Dim sum is everyone's favorite late-morning-to-lunchtime meal shared between family and friends. Our counting book utilizes dim sum's little dishes, accompanied by a pot of tea, as the subject for children to practice their counting. Children and adults alike will be delighted to find their favorite snacks included in the book as they turn each page.

Our counting book squeezes in extra learning opportunities and skills, such as encouraging one-to-one correspondence while practicing counting on a numberline, extra fun facts about Chinese language, and a non-fiction page with real-life pictures of dim sum items in the picture glossary.

Parents will adore this eye-catching bilingual Chinese-English read due to its effortless integration of Chinese culture through the introduction of everyone's favorite dim sum dishes. Children will love the vibrant colors and the expressive faces in the artwork which help to make learning so much fun for everyone!