Vinland Saga
Vinland Saga

Author: Makoto Yukimura

Publisher: Kodansha Comics

Published: 2015-09-29

Total Pages: 404

ISBN-13: 1612628184

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WITHIN THE KING’S GRASP As Canute plots to become ruler of the entire Danish world, Thorfinn’s only ambition is to see a harvest profitable enough to buy his own life back. But the fates of prince and slave will come together once again, as Canute plans to seize Ketil Farm from its kindhearted master. What sinister tricks does the have up his sleeve, and could they dash Thorfinn’s hopes for freedom? Meanwhile, Einar’s infatuation with Arnheid takes an unexpected turn when her former husband – an escaped slave – barges onto the farm, insisting she run away with him… "A fascinating, violent, and moving story [that’s] firmly among other timeless classics… Seriously, I don’t know how many different ways I can say this manga is worth reading." -Kotaku

The Cain Saga, Vol. 1
The Cain Saga, Vol. 1

Author: Kaori Yuki

Publisher: VIZ Media LLC

Published: 2012-09-11

Total Pages: 190

ISBN-13: 142155545X

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Five gripping stories of love, friendship and betrayal--"Forgotten Juliet," "Branded Bibi," "The Youths Who Stopped Time," "Double," and "The Death of Cleo"--comprise this poignant first installment of Kaori Yuki's atmospheric epic. -- VIZ Media

The Cain Saga, Vol. 2
The Cain Saga, Vol. 2

Author: Kaori Yuki

Publisher: VIZ Media LLC

Published: 2012-11-12

Total Pages: 192

ISBN-13: 1421556316

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From the moment Cain's stepsister Mary Weather joins the cast in "The Hanged Man," you'll be lost again in the twisting catacombs of the Hargreaves family history where you'll uncover the secret of Cain's mysterious lineage... But is it really the truth or just another false turn on the way out of Kaori Yuki's dark labyrinth? -- VIZ Media

The Cain Saga, Vol. 4 (Part 2)
The Cain Saga, Vol. 4 (Part 2)

Author: Kaori Yuki

Publisher: VIZ Media LLC

Published: 2013-04-24

Total Pages: 202

ISBN-13: 1421560062

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The death of Cain's would-be fiancée Emeline was only the beginning of the Lauderdale family troubles. Her mentally unstable brother Gilbert seems to have pulled himself together, only to discover that his father has also been brutally murdered. And just as Cain is drawn deeper into the family's mysteries, his own sister Mary disappears! -- VIZ Media

The Cain Saga, Vol. 3
The Cain Saga, Vol. 3

Author: Kaori Yuki

Publisher: VIZ Media LLC

Published: 2007-02-06

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781421500898

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Earl Cain Hargreaves investigates the macabre mysteries that haunt eighteenth-century London in this chilling prequel to Godchild! Delve into the tortured past of Earl Cain C. Hargreaves, charismatic heir to a wealthy family full of secrets, lies and unthinkable crimes. The prequel to the Godchild series, The Cain Saga follows the young Cain as he attempts to unravel the secrets of his birth, all the while solving each new mystery that comes his way. More secrets of the Hargreaves legacy are revealed! Cain meets two people destined to impact the future of the family--one might be a vampire, and the other is much closer to Cain than he could imagine. And in a psychologically twisted tale of identity crisis, "Ellie in Summer Clothes," a young girl wakes up to discover she's not who or what she thought she was at all.

The UP Saga
The UP Saga

Author: Susan M. Martin

Publisher: NIAS Press

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 372

ISBN-13: 9788791114519

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United Plantations Berhad, an innovative Scandinavian firm, entered the plantations sector in Malaysia prior to World War One. Their approach to Malaysia differed greatly from the British imperial style and they continue to grow. Susan Martin examines their success.

Mostly Manga
Mostly Manga

Author: Elizabeth F.S. Kalen

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA

Published: 2012-01-05

Total Pages: 184

ISBN-13: 1610692349

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Appropriate for any public library collection, this book provides a comprehensive readers' advisory guide for Japanese manga and anime, Korean manhwa, and Chinese manhua. Japanese manga and anime, Korean manhwa, and Chinese manhua are Asian graphic novels and animated films that have gained great popularity in the last ten years and now are found in most public library collections. Mostly Manga: A Genre Guide to Popular Manga, Manhwa, Manhua, and Anime is the first readers' advisory guide to focus on this important body of literature. This guide provides information on all of the major manga and anime formats and genres, covering publications from the early 1990s to the present. It identifies important titles historically and provides a broad representation of what is available in each format. Selected major titles are described in detail, covering the general plot as well as grade level and pertinent awards. The author also discusses common issues related to manga and anime, such as terminology, content and ratings, and censorship.