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"Ruby's father Norman is the new Gym Leader of Petalburg City. But Ruby doesn't want to follow in her father's footsteps--he wants to win Pok©♭mon Contests! Sapphire's father Professor Birch is the local Pok©♭mon researcher. But Sapphire is tired of gathering scientific data--she wants to win Pok©♭mon battles! When Ruby and Sapphire meet, they're more likely to hit each other than hit it off. But then Sapphire challenges Ruby to a competition...which...
11622) Around the world in 80 days
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In this graphic retelling of the classic novel, Phileas Fogg bets his friends in London that in the year 1872 he can travel around the world in eighty days--and he and his personal attendant, Passepartout, find danger and romance on the journey.
11626) MegaMan NT warrior: Vol. 8
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SearchMan, believing that MegaMan wiped out his whole battalion, comes to DenTech city looking for revenge. Unable either to defend himself or to convince SearchMan of his innocence, MegaMan seeks the help of two unlikely allies--two brothers living in the junkyard named SpoutMan and BubbleMan.
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"Strange Fruit, Volume I, Uncelebrated narratives from Black history is a collection of stories from African American history that exemplifies success in the face of great adversity. This unique graphic anthology offers historical and cultural commentaryon nine uncelebrated heroes whose stories are not often found in history books. Among the stories included are: Henry 'Box' Brown, who escaped from slavery by mailing himself to Philadelphia; Alexander...
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"Ruby is losing friends by the minute...! Why does Sapphire never want to see his face again? And why has one of Ruby's Pokemon run away? Meanwhile, the Hoenn region is on the verge of destruction as two Legendary Pokemon clash in the depths of the ocean - and only Ruby knows how to reach them to intervene! Then, what will happen when evil Team Aqua and equally evil Team Magma team up?!"-P.[4] of cover.
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A graphic memoir recounting actor/author/activist George Takei's childhood imprisoned within American concentration camps during World War II. Experience the forces that shaped an American icon -- and America itself -- in this gripping tale of courage, country, loyalty, and love. George Takei has captured hearts and minds worldwide with his captivating stage presence and outspoken commitment to equal rights. But long before he braved new frontiers...
11631) Lowriders to the rescue
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Lupe, an impala with a flair for mechanics, Flapjack, a sweet young octopus with vision problems, and the other Lowriders are concerned about the pollution in their town, and the greedy Upscale Business Association's plans to tear down local businesses--but first they must rescue the migrating monarchs from a wildfire caused by drought and climate change.
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"An action-packed graphic novel about agents who helped the Allies prepare for D-Day and push the Germans out of France during World War II. In 1942, World War II was growing more and more intense. Germany and its allies had occupied a great deal of Europe-including part of France. With the enemy just a few miles from England, Prime Minister Winston Churchill was determined to help free France. To make his plan work, he needed people who could secretly...
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Homicide, the celebrated true crime-book from the creator of HBO's The Wire, is reenvisioned in this first volume of a gritty, cinematic graphic novel duology. In 1988, journalist David Simon was given unprecedented access to the Baltimore Police Department's homicide unit. Over the next twelve months, he shadowed detectives as they took on a slew of killings in a city where killings were common. Only the most heinous cases stood out-chief amongst...
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"American policy-makers have long been locked in a heated battle over whether, how many, and what kind of immigrants to allow to live and work in the country. Those in favor of welcoming more immigrants often cite humanitarian reasons, while those in favor of more restrictive laws argue the need to protect native citizens. But economist Bryan Caplan adds a new, compelling perspective to the immigration debate: He argues that opening all borders could...
11636) The beats: a graphic history
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This revelatory and exhilarating and funny book not only tells us of the Beat generation, but of a time when we as individuals felt truly free. It is as fresh and pertinent as the latest scholarly history only far more entertaining--Studs Terkel.
11637) Beastars
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"At a high school where the students are literally divided into predators and prey, friendships maintain the fragile peace. Who among them will become a Beastar- a hero destined to lead in a society naturally rife with mistrust?"--
11638) Silly sea stories
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"A collection of previously published material specially curated by SpongeBob creator Stephen Hillenburg and some of the biggest names in comics. Silly Sea Stories includes short, self-contained classic SpongeBob stories. The book brings together the main characters and the rest of the undersea cast that fans know and love--all in an exciting new comic book adventure"--
11639) The amazing adventures of Kavalier & Clay (Colorado State Library Book Club Collection): a novel
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The beloved, Pulitzer Prize-winning novel is a masterwork by Chabon. It is the American epic of two boy geniuses named Joe Kavalier and Sammy Clay and their quest to become American icons in the comic book world. Now with special bonus material by Chabon.