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"Descendants from the old gods have been gathered from around the world: Yuko, from Japan; Parvati, from India; Amir, from Egypt; Abigail, from Germany; Miguel, from Mexico; and Neo, from Greece. These six adolescent heroes known as the Mythics have joined forces, combining the powers bestowed upon them by the ancient gods, to combat the entity known as Evil. But can Evil ever be totally defeated? What happens when The Seven Deadly Sins start to be unleashed upon the world? Lust turns everyone in New York City into love-crazed psychos while Envy attempts to set neighboring kingdoms against each other in Africa. The Mythics must split up to battle these insane threats. Are they doing the right thing--or are they allowing Evil to divide and conquer them?" --Back cover.
The Mythics, young descendants of ancient deities—Yuko, from Japan; Parvati, from India; Amir, from Egypt; Abigail, from Germany; Miguel, from Mexico; and Neo, from Greece--have warded off an ancient Evil. They are now in the thralls of battle against Chaos incarnate and the remaining Sins- Avarice, Sloth, and Gluttony. Can these six adolescent heroes fight off these tempting pressures to be one step closer to saving the modern world? They will need their wits, their godlike powers, and each other to survive! And what’s happening with Evil’s disciples, each with personal ties to the young Mythics? It’s another globe-straddling awesome adventure as these new young gods battle incredible odds to save the world.
An ancient evil has returned to earth after being banished for a millennia. Now, the old gods who thought they had defeated Evil millennia ago have found new young protectors earth: Yuko, 14, of Japan, Parvati, 12, of India, Amir, 11, of Egypt, Abigail, 15, of Germany, Miguel, 13, of Mexico, and Neo, 16, of Greece... After narrowly escaping from their first encounters with Evil, these six young Mythics, still learning how to harness their new powers and weapons, must leave behind their homes as their fight goes global! Now, the children will meet for the first time, and they might just save the world yet, if they don’t end up destroying each other first! These children are Earth’s last hope in the war against Evil. Using their powers and strengths, they might just have what it takes to be the new Gods of today.
In the ancient times of Gods and heroes, evil attempted to seize the world disguising themselves as six different gods. While they were spreading all their power of destruction, six heroes, each with extraordinary powers and brandishing sacred weapons, rose against these incarnations of evil. The evil was defeated and sealed in a secret place within the red desert on the planet Mars ...Today, enter six young heirs: Yuko of Japan, Parvati of India, Amir of Egypt, Abigail of Germany, Miguel of Mexico, and Neo of Greece suddenly pulled from their everyday lives. About to face the greatest threat that the contemporary world has ever known, in a flash, they get to discover just how worthy successors they may be of the ancient heroes.
The Casagrandes’ family run mercado has been a staple in their bustling Great Lakes City neighborhood for years. But when the mercado's stock keeps mysteriously disappearing overnight, it seems that it's time for the mercado to close down. Why is all the broccoli soup missing? Who would ever take that? And how come all the regular customers look so tired? Then, join Carl on another scheme to embrace his infant side as he joins a baby competition. And, when things go bump in the night, it is up to Ronnie Anne, Carl, and CJ to get to the bottom of it. PLUS: Ronnie Anne tries to get Carl tickets to the El Falcon Convention. But she's out of luck when the tickets sell out in seconds! Could the path to the convention tickets lead the Casagrandes to Royal Woods? Featuring all-new stories by the talent behind the Emmy-nominated series THE CASAGRANDES.
Earth is in peril as ancient evil, thought banished to Mars ages ago, has resurfaced all over the world. Now, six teenagers from around the globe are being recruited and gifted with extraordinary powers and sacred weapons to stop this plague of evil. See how 13 year-old Miguel of Mexico, 16 year-old Neo of Greece, and 12 year-old Parvati of India, are approached by strange magical creatures who slowly reveal that they must leave their everyday lives and assume the roles they were born for: heroes of mythic proportions set to save the world and rid it from evil! They also encounter the very gods that they must oppose—if they survive.
' "Did you see the big fight this weekend'" The question used to be about boxing matches, when the giants of the fight world were Mike Tyson and Roy Jones. Now fans are leaving the sweet science in droves for the combat sport of the future: mixed martial arts (MMA). MMA has drawn millions on cable and network television, as well as out-performed professional wrestling and boxing on pay-per-view. Fans are attracted to the sport, but unlike boxing (where strategy and technique are limited to using both your left and right hands), an MMA fight can be surprisingly complicated. The MMA Encyclopedia puts the fighters, the facts, and the fundamentals of the world's fastest growing sport at your fingertips as the definitive reference guide to mixed martial arts. The encyclopedia will break the MMA language barrier for those who don't know a wristlock from a wristwatch, while at the same time offering perspective and analysis that will entertain the hardcore fan who already has the basics down pat. With three appendices that detail the results of every MMA'fight in history, this the ultimate reference book for the ultimate sport.
Discover the major events and artists who have shaped the history of modern manga, with this deluxe expanded volume. Amid reconstruction after World War II, Japan saw the emergence of modern manga, which quickly became a favorite pastime of its citizens. Over the decades, the art form bore witness to the anxieties and dreams of several generations of Japanese citizens, reflecting both dark and joyful experiences. The history of manga is inextricably linked to the social, economic, political, and cultural evolution of Japan. Essential to the daily lives of its inhabitants and to its economy, manga is one of the drivers of the international development of one of the world’s largest economies...
From the legendary Leiji Matsumoto, along with Jérôme Alquié , comes an epic new story! Set within the timeline of the original series, this brand-new Captain Harlock ad-venture marks the beginning of a new story arc. Planet Earth is threatened by an upcoming invasion by the Mazon and despite being banished as a pirate, Captain Harlock won't give up trying to save the world. This time, the source of danger comes directly from Earth, not outer space. A team of scientists discovers a Mazon mausoleum where they find information about terrifying genetic manipulations and a destructive power capable of either providing the Mazon with immortality or putting an end to their civilization. The unprecedented cold spell hitting Earth might only be a taste of what this new enemy has in store... Will Captain Harlock and his crew manage to solve this mystery and save the Earth from yet another menace?
The Nightmare Brigade is a dream team led by Professor Angus. With his two young sidekicks, 14 year-olds Esteban and Tristan, they have one goal: help people get rid of their worst nightmares. With unique skills, the team members can literally infiltrate their patient’s nightmare to seek its root and destroy the cause. Things are shaken up a bit, however, when they meet the young Sarah. The Brigade has a feeling they have seen her before… Then, an insomniac is invading other’s dreams. How does he do it and how can he be stopped? It’s a paranormal story you won’t want to sleep on!