"Discover the inspiring, unknown, against-all-odds story of how the classic animated holiday special A Charlie Brown Christmas almost never made it onto television. Professor and cultural historian Michael Keane reveals much in this nostalgia-inducing book packed with original research and interviews. Keane compellingly shows that the ultimate broadcast of the Christmas special-given its incredibly tight five-month production schedule and the decidedly unfavorable reception it received by the skeptical network executives who first screened it-was nothing short of a miracle. Keane explains why the show, despite its technical shortcomings, has become an uplifting and enduring triumph embraced by millions of families every Christmas season, even more than fifty years after its premiere. This gripping and joyful behind-the-scenes story of how the creators of A Charlie Brown Christmas struggled to bring the program to life will also help readers (and loyal fans) understand how America's favorite Christmas special changed our popular culture forever. Keane masterfully weaves the momentous events of 1965 (the turbulent year of the program's production) into his story, providing critical context for a profound new understanding of the program's famous climactic scene, Linus's spot-lit soliloquy answering the question repeatedly posed by Charlie Brown-'Can someone tell me what Christmas is all about?'"--
"What would happen if policing disappeared? Would we be safe? This book imagines a world without police."--Provided by publisher.
In this heartwarming, uproarious sequel to Amory's bestselling "The Cat Who Came for Christmas, " the cat named Polar Bear finds that being rich and famous is not all it's cracked up to be." A witty, wonderful book with universal appeal."--"The New York Times Book Review." (Animals/Pets)
Seventeen-year-old Suzume Iwato helps a mysterious young man close doors from the other side that are releasing disasters all over in Japan.
Hinowa is determined to conquer the Tsutsuji Nation, but it won't be easy. Fierce enemies stand in her path, including Jinkai, the king himself. As she tries to win over the nation's people according to Rugyou's plan, she suddenly receives orders to marry the king's son?! Catch the conclusion to Hinowa ga CRUSH! in this final volume!
Still searching for the "Raise" spell to bring back his sister, Yuko, Shogo and his party arrive at the Gold Saucer, a technological marvel of a city rife with avarice. As they complete quests and gather information, they are attacked by underworld kingpin Don Leone...but could their enemy's gear hold a clue to finding the spell they need?
Ryouran High School is a private arts academy full of geniuses in every field-music, dance, fashion. But in reality, it's looks, not talent, that decide its students' success. My sister, Shika Ikebukuro, is a shut-in who can't do anything without her older brother, and I was sure that devastating lack of charisma would doom her. But I know a secret. Behind her mask, the internet sensation VSINGER is none other than my sister Shika! Her voice is one-of-a-kind, but will it be enough to overcome Ryouran High's entire social order?
"Follow Kazuma and his party as they help a team of aspiring dancers, face a former general of the Demon King, and much more."--
"Despite the threat uncovered at the chess competition, plans for the school festival and Felix's big debut remain unchanged, making Monica's mission to protect him more important than ever. Luckily, self-proclaimed villainess Isabelle and fellow sage Louis Miller are here to help. But then, on the morning of the festival, Monica learns there's a cursed tool somewhere in the academy! Protecting the prince, retrieving a dangerous item, and maintaining her secret identity--can Monica make it through her first and only school festival in one piece?!" -- Page [4] cover.
Yua Shishiba has already stolen the Literary Club from Mary and has her sights set on Sachiko next. But Mary isn't afraid to play dirty. Nothing, not even innocent bystanders, are safe as she tries to take down Yua's allies.
As the year winds to a close, Christmas approachesâ¿but not until after final exams! Shirota needs to get a good score, or Takamine will make sure he regrets it. And once the exams are over, how will the two of them spend the night of Christmas Eve...
After being ripped apart by the severance between this world and the next, Nene and Hanako are finally reunited. That being said, it's not exactly a happy reunion-with both their emotions running high, they're all too quick to give in to anger. Meanwhile, as the Minamoto brothers have a spat of their own, No. 6 shows up out of nowhere-and he's out for blood...
Back before the incident that caused the fall of the Hong Kong Triad five years ago, Ryang-Ha accepts Triad boss Ethan Huang's invitation and joins the organization. Meanwhile, Seung-Woo looks after Ryang-Ha and Hou as their mentor. Unbeknownst to Ryang-Ha, however, Huang's son has his own agenda, and he'll stop at nothing to pursue it...
To Kill A Comrade!Naoise has turned his back on humanity and become a servant to Mina, the snake demon. Lugh thought he could find a way to stop his way ward friend without killing him, but things come to a head when Naoise turns his sword against his own people. The world¿s finest assassin has slainwicked aristocrats and monstrous creatures alike, but this is an opponent unlike any other¿one he cares about.
Operation: Sweep Miso Off Her Feet is in full force! Winning over his secretary¿s affection has proven to be a tough task, but Youngjun¿s pulling out all the stops and re-creating her perfect date¿whatever it takes for her to stay! Though Miso finds her heart fluttering at his advances, her dreams are haunted by the memories of a boy from her past, one she feels too compelled to remember¿
"As a member of the obscure idol group Tea Party, Maha Lee dreams of becoming a superstar one day. But she had no idea she'd get her big break so soon...by embarrassing herself on a popular talk show! Even worse, the debacle lands her on the bad side of Ryoc Kwon, a member of the top male idol group SHAX. He now has her pegged as a talentless fake who imitates successful artists for attention...Does Maha have what it takes to convince him and the world that she's the real deal?"--
Monica Everett is the Silent Witch, the only mage in the world who can use unchanted magecraft. But underneath all the fancy titlesâ¿she's also the shyest girl you'll ever meet! In fact, she learned unchanted magecraft just so she wouldn't have to speak in public. Monica may be talented, but she has zero confidence, and now she's being tasked with infiltrating a prestigious academy and protecting the kingdom's second prince! How will she survive?!
When Toushirou is hired as a servant for beastman diplomat Alex, he fears the very worst. As an omega, he's gotten used to being treated as a mere plaything, and he prepares to once again "serve" his feline master. But to his surprise, Alex is appalled by the treatment of omegas in Japan and treats him with a kindness he's never experienced before. Little by little, Toushirou's feelings begin to change...
Baldo and Lau have uncovered the blood collection scheme at the Athena Sanitorium for Former Service men in record time, but the situation is not as cut-and-dry as they had assumed. While chief nurse Ada wants nothing more than to wash her hands of the whole affair, her duty to give the best care possible to her fellow veterans keeps her shackled to the Aurora Society. After all, the atrocities of war and the guilt of survival are heavy burdens to bear-ones that Baldo himself knows all too well...
"Her double dealt with, Pieta has willed her way to a new tomorrow. With a bounce in her step, she splashes through sidewalk puddles, but mysteries still creep in damp alley ways...Her flames reduce the world to ash. People, possessions, joy--all ash. Her envy, fuel. Her world, all ash."--
"With Priestess's promotion hinging on proof of her individual capabilities, Goblin Slayer's party appoints her as its temporary leader and embarks on a goblin hunt with the red-headed Wizard Boy in tow. But an in experienced party leader and a cocksure rookie turn out to be a bad mix, as when the goblins use a horrifically tortured adventurer to lure Wizard Boy into a trap, the stakes rise far beyond that of a failed promotion..."--
"Parental advisory warning: explicit content"--Cover.
A PARTY TURNS TO PERILThe Delunio Kingdom has called for a meeting with Natra and Soljest to strengthen their three-way alliance. Wein is still dealing with the fallout from his latest escapade, so his sister Falanya attends in his place. And it doesn¿t take long for her to notice that something is amiss. This ceremony has become the site of multiple political plots concerning the East and West! Does Naträs princess have what it takes to end the schemes before it¿s too late?
¿IF BEATRICE DOES SHOW UP¿WILL HE KEEP LOVING ME?¿Raeliana is being held hostage! Well, sort of. After being summoned to the palace by Noah¿s half brother, King Siathrich, she¿s forced to stay there¿and to confront the future of her relationship with Noah. Considering the kiss he planted on her while she was sick, it¿s obvious there are feelings involved, but the ever-present weight of Beatrice¿s existence complicates things. Still, Raeliana doesn¿t intend to sit around waiting for her Duke Charming Noah to come save her, and she¿s got a plan¿Little does she know, the universe has something else in store!
"As schools reopen and clubs reconvene after COVID-19 closures, Kikuzato is eager to try out his new leg. But even with the improved fit, his worry about falling like he did in his first public race plagues his training for the next. Running is as much a mental game as it is a physical one, and between his fear and his fight with Take, Kikuzato isn't seeing the improvement he hoped his new leg would bring. If he means to succeed, Kikuzato must answer one question for himself: 'Why am I running anyway?'"--Page [4] of cover.
WE¿RE GONNA NEED A BIGGER BOW¿Hot on the trail of their friend-turned-foe, Shishi, the new leader of the Benibishi, Bisco and Milo find themselves all the way in northern Japan. But how are they supposed to stop the blossoming berserker when Bisco is the size of a toddler?! The ravenous blossoms plaguing his body have severely diminished his strength (and size), and the pair will have to track down a mysterious mushroom in the Hokkaido region to cure his ailment. There¿s just one problem with that. Hokkaido is¿alive, and it¿s very, very hungry.
I¿ll Never Let You Go Again...When Ionia, proud knight of the realm, loses his life in a violent insurrection, his memories are inherited by a boy born one day after his death. Years later, Leorino Cassieux, fourth son of the Margrave of Brungwurt and blessed with angelic beauty, begins to see Ioniäs memories in his dreams. He relives Ioniäs ill-fated romance with the king¿s younger brother, Prince Gravis, as well as his death at the hands of a traitor to the kingdom! But as Leorino tries to make sense of the feeling swelling in his chest, he stumbles too close to the truth of that fateful day. The traitor¿s identity is revealed, and in a panic, the traitor threatens to end himself and take Leorino with him! As Leorinös life hangs in the balance, he instinctively cries out for his only hope: the love of his past life, Gravis.
It¿s time for Class 2-3 to go on a four-day, three-night trip to Kyoto! Having been warned by both his students and fellow teachers, Haruaki¿s sure to be on his best behavior¿if he can help it! But when he visits a shrine dedicated to his ancestor, Abe no Seimei, he suddenly finds himself in a vision of the past...
After inadvertently wreaking havoc at the Elite Five Holy Festival, Allen has been suspended along with Lia and Rose, and the three are put to work as witch blades. Of course, a few goblins and chimeras are no match for Allen and his billion years¿ worth of sword training¿but monsters aren¿t the only foes he¿ll have to cut down. An unexpected reunion awaits him on his mission at the Unity Festival¿and this ghost from Allen¿s past holds a grudge for him deeper than any other¿
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