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"Few things frightened conservative white Protestant parents of the 1950s and the 1960s more than the thought of their children falling prey to the "menace to Christendom" known as rock and roll. The raucous sounds seemed tailor-made to destroy the faith of their young and, in the process, undermine the moral foundations of the United States. Parents and pastors launched a crusade against rock music, but they were fighting an uphill battle. Salvation...
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Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll, born February 2, 1977, in Barranquilla, Colombia, showed early signs of the charisma that would later define her career. Raised in a multicultural household with a Lebanese father and Colombian mother, Shakira grew up immersed in diverse influences that would shape her unique musical style. Discovered when she was 13, her rise to worldwide fame wasn't easy, but Shakira's ability to reinvent herself has allowed her to...
3) Pet Peeves
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Bobbie's life is going nowhere fast. She's working at a bar, wanting to play music but never having the time or energy. The only bright spot is her dog - always cheerful, always cuddly, and always there for her. As the relentless day-in, day-out of work piles up, music and roommates and social plans begin to seem less and less important as Bobbie struggles to make rent and have any time to be creative. The only thing she has time for outside her job...
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By prevailing over her enemies, Leona obtains the guidance that establish a north in their journey and finally guiding her towards her ultimate goal. On one of these trips, Leona is taken to places in Europe in the 18th and 19th centuries other realities, in one of them there is a slaughter caused by a pack of werewolves in a small village.
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In this current political climate, being a Palestinian is a hazard. However, there are common grounds where East meets West.The Hookah Girlis a semi-autobiographical graphic novel of a childhood as a Christian Palestinian in America. Told in short stories and with narrative ranging from growing up in a refugee family to how to roll waraq (stuffed grape leaves), this book is an account of living in two seemingly different cultures that actually arent...
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Get ready for the hottest comic book release! Witness the Earth's former superhero, who left his duties to become a questionable hero, in this captivating tale. Discover the repercussions when the mightiest hero of the TidalWave Universe must learn restraint. Brace yourself for a new era as Atlas takes center stage, featuring appearances by Venus and Judo Girl.
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InThey Will Dream in the Garden, Otherwise Award-winning author, Gabriela Damin Miravete elaborates the disconcerting experience of living as a woman in Mexicoa territory characterized by its great contrasts, from violence and activism to affectionate and communal resistance: flowers that arise from the earth to expand the cosmic consciousness of those who take it, nuns who create artifacts so that their native languages do not perish, a memorial...
8) Lynx
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Discover a fresh graphic novel spin-off, born from "Legend of Isis" creators. Meet the Lynx, TidalWave's enigmatic anti-hero, striving for redemption. Battling the grip of Sekhmet's darkness, she aspires to rise above, seeking true heroism amid her inner struggles. Will Crystal conquer her demons to fulfill her heroic aspirations?
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A graphic novel about the tension of coming home for a visit while not yet having fulfilled dreams for a life elsewhere. On a summer's day, Ellen returns to the coastal town she grew up in: Victory Point. Revisiting old haunts and people from her past, she feels increasingly disconnected from her previous life, and exhausted by her constant struggle to forge a path ahead. Exploring the town, Ellen searches for some comfort in her own history that...
10) Lynx #3
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The Lynx versus Isis! As Tony and Cleo pull the strings, Isis tests the connection between Sekhmet and Crystal. Meanwhile, Egypt is under siege from the White Lion and his master, Set! This issue has it all.
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Leona and her apprentice are invited into Hellequim's world "Dream of Refuge" within her circus. Both are surprised by the strange creatures and a psychedelic universe around them. However, the playful young woman tells her story, bringing with her an important revelation to the ebony-haired Witch.
13) Big Ugly
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Mel isn't going anywhere - except to work every day. But when she offers the spare room in her apartment to her struggling brother, everything she loves and hates about wanting to live up to the expectations of her family becomes part of her every day again. It turns out that even as adults, living with your sibling brings back the dynamics of tween rivalries. As Mel tries to rebalance things with her brother, she navigates how to offer help to someone...
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Examining racism and interracial relationships, this graphic novel is about a couples first meeting with the in-laws. Farai and Adam have been dating for two years, but she's never met his parents. Until this weekend. Adam's parents have a lovely house in a beautiful small town. But after they arrive, Adam's mom immediately begins making racist comments about everything from Farai's hair to her family's education. Farai asks for Adam's support and...
15) Lady Bird
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Lady-bird Begins tells the story of two young women with the same very special powers but living a hundred years apart. Both have to fight abuse, patriarchy and greed in their own way. Perfect for young teens and older who love comic books,manga,animeand fierce girl power stories.
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A brand-new cat owner with no experience living with pets, quiet office worker Riko uses lessons drawn from video games to guide her in cat care. Musubi, her cute new companion, tries to understand Riko's behavior through a cat's worldview. Enjoying their time together, Riko learns more about cohabitating with a cat, as lessons in grooming, play, and personal space continue to be learned. Leveling up in skills, surprises, and adventures extends...
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A quiet office worker embraces her new role as a cat mom when she begins sharing superfluous amounts of cat photos on the internet. Riko cant help ither tuxedo baby is just too cute! Will her coworkers feel the same or will it add to their bewilderment about her? At home, Riko learns more about Musubi, from favorite toys such as a free grocery bag to their shared joy of video games. And Musubi himself learns a new trickhow to tell her when its...
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Riko, a twenty-nine-year-old office worker with an obsession for video games, finds her quiet life upended when she takes in a stray cat in this adorable manga series! Her coworkers cant quite figure her outshe never talks about her personal life, she never works overtime, and she never joins them for happy hour. Is she antisocial? Nope, shes rushing home to play video games! One day, a stray cat is found in the office parking lot, and before Riko...
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Janet Jackson is the youngest of the iconic Jackson family. Growing up in the Jackson household undoubtedly profoundly impacted her future career. Janet's older brothers, including superstar Michael, were already established stars in the music industry, and her father, Joe Jackson, managed their careers. Janet was exposed to the entertainment world from a young age and developed a keen interest in music and performance. A child actor turned musician,...
20) The Matriarchs
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They look like us. They act like us. They feed on us. When two female researchers survive a mass prison riot and emerge unscathed, it threatens to reveal them for who they really are: an immortal race of women with superhuman abilities and a violent history of secrets theyve left buried with the dead. Racing to head off an impending threat to all men on the planet, they must confront their unforgivable pasts and resurrect the very worst of their...