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Outcast. Volume 2, A vast and unending ruin / Robert Kirkman, creator, writer ; Paul Azaceta, artist ; Elizabeth Breitweiser, colorist ; Rus Wooton, letterer.

Kyle Barnes has been plagued by demonic possession all his life. In light of recent revelations, he finally feels like he's starting to piece together the answers he's looking for. But while he feels a new sense of purpose is Reverend Anderson's life falling apart?




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Outcast. Volume 4, Under Devil's wing / Robert Kirkman, creator, writer ; Paul Azaceta, artist ; Elizabeth Breitweiser, colorist ; Rus Wooton, letterer.

"Answers are given, secrets are revealed, and the Barnes family has never been in more danger. Allison learns that there's something very special about her daughter, bu where's Kyle? Will Anderson risk everything to save him?' -- Page 4 of cover.




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Something is killing the children. Volume 3 / written by James Tynion IV ; illustrated by Werther Dell'Edera ; colored by Miquel Muerto ; lettered by AndWorld Design ; cover by Werther Dell'Edera with colors by Miquel Muerto.

"As the House of Slaughter arrives to clean up the situation by any means necessary, Erica will find that the true threat to those around her isn't who— or what— she ever expected. And the cost of saving the day may be too high for anyone to pay … ." -- Description provided by publisher.




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The Adventure zone : the crystal kingdom / based on the podcast by Griffin McElroy, Clint McElroy, Travis McElroy, Justin McElroy ; adaptation by Clint McElroy, Carey Pietsch ; art by Carey Pietsch.

"A desperate call for help interrupts holiday celebrations at the Bureau of Balance, and sends Taako, Magnus and Merle on a high-stakes mission to find and reclaim a fourth deadly relic: a powerful transmutation stone, hidden somewhere in the depths of a floating arcane laboratory that's home to the Doctors Maureen and Lucas Miller. An unknown menace has seized control of the stone, and is using it to transform the lab into a virulent pink crystal that spreads to everything it touches. It's only a matter of time before this sparkling disaster crash-lands, but in order to find the stone and save the whole planet from being King Midased, our heroes will have to fight their way through a gauntlet of rowdy robots and crystal golems, decide whether they can trust the evasive Lucas Miller, and solve the mystery of what— or who— has put them all in peril, before there's no world left to save." -- Provided by publisher




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The Black Panther Party : a graphic novel history / David F. Walker ; art, colors, and letters by Marcus Kwame Anderson.

"Founded in Oakland, California, in 1966, the Black Panther Party for Self-Defense was a radical political organization that stood in defiant contrast to the mainstream civil rights movement. This gripping illustrated history explores the impact and significance of the Panthers, from their social, educational, and healthcare programs that were designed to uplift the Black community to their battle against police brutality through citizen patrols and frequent clashes with the FBI, which targeted the Party from its outset. Using dramatic comic book-style retellings and illustrated profiles of key figures, The Black Panther Party captures the major events, people, and actions of the Party, as well as their cultural and political influence and enduring legacy." -- Page [2] of cover.




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Dune. House Atreides. Volume 1 / written by Brian Herbert & Kevin J. Anderson ; illustrated by Dev Pramanik ; lettered by Ed Dukeshire ; colored by Alex Guimarães ; cover by Jae Lee & June Chung.

"Set in the years leading up the Hugo and Nebula Award-winning Dune— 'Dume: House Atreides transports readers to the far future on the desert planet Arrakis where Pardot Kynes seeks its secrets. Meanwhile, a violent coup is planned by the son of Emperor Elrood; an eight-year-old slave Duncan Idaho seeks to escape his cruel masters; and a young man named Leto Atreides begins a fateful journey. These unlikely souls are drawn together first as renegades and then as something more, as they discover their true fate— to change the very shape of history!" -- Description provided by publisher.




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Fire power. Volume 3, Flame war / Robert Kirkman, creator, writer ; Chris Samnee, creator, artist ; Matt Wilson, colorist ; Rus Wooton, letterer.

"The one who wields the fire power is destined to save the world, but Owen Johnson has turned his back on that life. But after the Dragon's Claw's attack, Owen and his family are reeling from the loss— and more danger lurks on the horizon!" -- Description provided by publisher.




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Firefly. Blue Sun rising. Part 1 / created by Joss Whedon ; written by Greg Pak ; illustrated by Dan McDaid, Lalit Kumar Sharma, Daniel Bayliss ; colored by Marcelo Costa ; lettered by Jim Campbell.

"Sheriff Mal Reynolds has a new partner— a law enforcing robot from the Blue Sun corporation, who doesn't care about motives, about mercy, about anything other than enforcing the law— no matter the cost. The Blue Sun Corporation has helped to run the universe from the shadows for years, but they're ready to step into the light and take over. If Mal wants to keep his job and protect his sector, the smart move would be to play by their rulebook. But for Mal, there's really one choice— reunite the crew of the Serenity for one last impossible job to save the 'verse. Greg Pak and artist Dan McDaid launch Mal & the crew of Serenity into their biggest war yet, officially continuing Joss Whedon's acclaimed series." -- Provided by publisher.




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You look like death : tales from the Umbrella Academy / story, Gerard Way and Shaun Simon ; art & colors, I.N.J. Culbard ; letters, Nate Piekos of Blambot ; cover and chapter breaks by Gabriel Bá.

"When 18-year-old Klaus gets himself kicked out of the Umbrella Academy and his allowance discontinued, he heads to a place where his ghoulish talents will be appreciated— Hollywood. But after a magical high on a stash stolen from a vampire drug lord, Klaus needs help, and doesn't have his siblings there to save him." -- Provided by publisher.




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Asadora! Volume 1 / Naoki Urasawa ; translation & adaptation, John Werry ; touch-up art & lettering, Steve Dutro.

"A deadly typhoon, a mysterious creature and a girl who won't quit. In 2020, a large creature rampages through Tokyo, destroying everything in its path. In 1959, Asa Asada, a spunky young girl from a huge family in Nagoya, is kidnapped for ransom— and not a soul notices. When a typhoon hits Nagoya, Asa and her kidnapper must work together to survive. But there's more to her kidnapper and this storm than meets the eye. When Asa's mother goes into labor yet again, Asa runs off to find a doctor. But no one bats an eye when she doesn't return— not even as a storm approaches Nagoya. Forgotten yet again, Asa runs into a burglar and tries to stop him on her own, a decision that leads to an unlikely alliance." -- Provided by publisher.




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Asadora! Volume 2 / by Naoki Urasawa / N Wood Studio ; translation & adaptation, John Werry ; touch-up art & lettering, Steve Dutro.

"Asa and Kasuga see the tail of a giant creature rise from the water. In a jungle, explorers discover massive claw marks in a tree trunk. And years later in 1964, a mysterious military man appears asking all the wrong questions." -- Provided by publisher.




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Firefly. Blue Sun rising. Part 2 / created by Joss Whedon ; written by Greg Pak ; illustrated by Dan McDaid, Lalit Kumar Sharma, Daniel Bayliss ; inks by Vincenzo Federici ; colored by Marcelo Costa ; lettered by Jim Campbell.

"The stage is set for the final battle as the first ever Firefly event concludes, with Sheriff Mal Reynolds— yeah, he's still getting used to it too— making a choice that may cost him those he loves most, whether he knows it or not … Shocking losses lead to stunning decisions as Mal and the crew of Serenity must face the consequences of their choices in war against the Blue Sun Corporation. The 'Verse is changing in ways no one ever expected— and a new chapter of Firefly begins here." -- Provided by publisher.




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Batman. Damned / Brian Azzarello, writer ; Lee Bermejo, art and covers ; Jared K. Fletcher, letterer.

"The Joker is dead. There is no doubt about that. But whether Batman finally snapped his scrawny neck or some other sinister force in Gotham City did the deed is still a mystery. Problem is, Batman can't remember … and the more he digs into this labyrinthine case, the more he starts to doubt everything he's uncovering. So who better to set him straight than … John Constantine? The problem with that is as much as John loves a good mystery, he loves messing with people's heads even more. So with John's 'help', the pair will delve into the sordid underbelly of Gotham as they race toward the mind-blowing truth of who murdered The Joker." -- Page [4] of cover.




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SpotOn London 2013 Panel discussion: What do you need to start a revolution?

What do you need to put together a successful public campaign about science issues? This




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SpotOn London 2013: Open, Portable, Decoupled – How should Peer Review change?

At this year’s SpotOn London, one of the most popular and widely tweeted sessions organised




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Innovations of targeted poverty reduction governance and policy in Zhejiang Province: Insights from China’s post-2020 anti-poverty strategy [in Chinese]




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2021 Global food policy report: Transforming food systems after COVID-19: Synopsis [in Chinese]

2020年在诸多方面都让我们始料未及。新冠肺炎(COVID-19)疫情为全球带来了一场大规模的公共卫生灾难,各国均陷入了疫情及其相关应对政策带来的不同程度的经济困境,面临服务严重中断和人员流动严重受限的局面。无论是富裕国家还是贫穷国家,均未能幸免。在中低收入国家,许多弱势群体直接面临食物安全、医疗和营养方面的威胁。丧失生计、营养不良、教育中断和资源枯竭造成的长期影响可能性非常巨大,特别是对许多国家来说,距离新冠肺炎疫情的结束还遥遥无期。此外,疫情还凸显并加剧了我们食物系统的薄弱环节和不平等状况。一年过去了,全球因新冠肺炎疫情而进一步偏离了到2030年实现可持续发展目标(SDG)的进程。显然,食物系统可以在推动我们走上正轨方面发挥核心作用。要想实现可持续发展目标,就必须对食物系统进行转型,帮助我们更好地为下一次冲击做好准备,同时造福世界贫困人口和弱势群体以及我们的地球。




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2022 Global food policy report: Climate change and food systems: Synopsis [in Chinese]

气候变化对全球食物系统构成的威胁日益严重,对食物和营养安全、生计及全人类整体福祉,尤其是对世界各地的贫困人口和弱势群体造成了严峻影响。我们迫切需要对气候变化采取紧急行动,既要实现限制全球变暖所需的大幅度减排,又要提高适应和应对气候变化的能力,这一点正引起全球的广泛关注。《2022全球食物政策报告》提出了一系列加快行动的机会,这些机会应在制定适应、减缓和应对气候变化的政策与投资决策时加以考虑。




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Towards 2035: Common Prosperity and Urban-Rural Poverty Management System [in Chinese]

In 2021, General Secretary Xi Jinping solemnly declared that China's poverty alleviation battle has achieved a comprehensive victory. However, there is still a long way to go to solve the problem of unbalanced and insufficient development, narrow the development gap between urban and rural areas, and achieve comprehensive human development and common prosperity for all people.




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Global food policy report 2023: Rethinking food crisis responses: Synopsis [in Chinese]

2022年,世界面临多重危机。旷日持久的2019冠状病毒病疫情(COVID-19)、重大自然灾害、内乱和政治动荡以及气候变化日益严重的影响对食物系统的破坏仍在继续,而与此同时,俄乌战争和通货膨胀加剧了全球粮食和化肥危机。危机数量不断增加,多种危机的叠加影响日益加剧,饥饿人口和流离失所者数量不断攀升,促使人们呼吁重新思考粮食危机应对措施,从而为变革创造了一个真正的机会。

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Political constraints and opportunities for agricultural investment in Sudan [in Arabic]

قدمة تستعرض هذه المذكرة المشهد السياسي المعاصر في السودان،وكيفية تأثيرهعلى جدوى الاستثماراتفي القطاع الزراعيالتي تشتد الحاجة إليها لتحقيق التحول الزراعي في البلاد. ت ركزالمذكرة بشكل خاص على سلاسل القيمة في قطاعي الثروة الحيوانية والبستنة فيولاية الخرطوم،وإدارة الموارد الطبيعية في ولايتي النيل الأزرق وجنوب كردفان. أهملت الحكومات المتعاقبة إلى حد كبير قطاع الزراعة على الرغم من أنه أكبر قطاع توظيف في السودان ويساهم بنحو 56في المئة من إجمالي الصادرات (بنك السودان المركزي، 2020).




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Quarterly bulletin on food price dynamics, inflation, and the food security situation in Sudan: 2021Q1- 2022Q4 [in Arabic]

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Global food policy report 2023: Rethinking food crisis responses: Synopsis [in Arabic]

لقد واجه العالم الكثير من الازمات خلال عام 2022. واستمرت معاناة النظم الغذائية من تداعيات جائحة كوفيد-19 المطولة، والكوارث الطبيعية الكبرى، والاضطرابات المدنية، وحالة عدم الاستقرار السياسي، والاثار المتزايدة لتغير المناخ، وتفاقمت ازمة الغذاء والأسمدة العالمية نتيجة الحرب الروسية الأوكرانية والتضخم. أدى تزايد عدد الأزمات وتأثيرها المتصاعد، وارتفاع عدد الجياع والنازحين الى الحث على إعادة التفكير في طرق الاستجابة للأزمات الغذائية، مما خلق فرص حقيقية للتغيير.




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The economy-wide impact of Sudan’s ongoing conflict: Implications on economic activity, agrifood system and poverty [in Arabic]

دخل النزاع المسلح بين القوات المسلحة السودانية وقوات الدعم السريع في السودان شهره السادس منذ اندلاعه في 15 أبريل 2023، دون أي مؤشرات على انتهائه قريبا. تسببت الحرب في كارثة إنسانية حادة، دمرت البنية التحتية الرئيسية، وقيدت أنشطة التجارة والإنتاج. علاوة على ذلك، أدى ذلك إلى تعطيل الوصول إلى المرافق العامة والخدمات المالية والأسواق، مما أدى إلى ندرة كبيرة في السلع والخدمات. في هذه الورقة، نستخدم إطار نمذجة مضاعف مصفوفة المحاسبة الاجتماعية لتقييم الآثار الاقتصادية على مستوى الاقتصاد لهذه الاضطرابات في النشاط الاقتصادي والموارد الإنتاجية وسبل العيش.




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Heartsong Debbie Macomber.

One of beloved author Debbie Macomber's classic novels, this is a heartwarming story of hope and possibility. Skye Garvin treasures her work as a volunteer in the pediatric ward of the local hospital. Bringing even a small amount of joy to a suffering child-whether through her playful attitude or her gift for music-is a blessing that Skye cherishes. But due to overcrowding, her favorite young patient's new roommate is an adult-a man who catches Skye completely off guard. Despite his gruff exterior, Skye is compelled to help the unnerving man. But the old scars of personal tragedy-and a fundamental difference of faith-might undermine Skye's chances at a happy ending. Jordan Kiley can't imagine anything more frustrating than his current situation. A car accident has left him confined to a hospital bed, his arm painfully pinned in traction. He can't even feed himself. But when he first lays eyes on the beautiful volunteer, he knows there are far greater challenges awaiting him. Astutely, he senses that Skye's sparkling wit hides a heart that has been unbearably broken. And Jordan has deep secrets of his own. Can he convince Skye that she is worthy of love-and earn her heart in the process?




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Lost and Found in Cedar Cove (Short Story) Debbie Macomber.

Debbie Macomber's heartwarming series, set at the Rose Harbor Inn in picturesque Cedar Cove, displays the author's signature talent for creating characters who feel like friends, and small towns that feel like home. In this original short story, Jo Marie Rose readies her inn for spring, turning to her new friends Grace and Olivia when she needs them most. Jo Marie has big plans for her bed-and-breakfast. With the help of handyman Mark Taylor, she intends to plant a beautiful rose garden in time for her upcoming open house. Jo Marie and Mark rarely see eye to eye-especially on matters of home improvement-but she knows he has her best interests at heart. After the two walk the grounds, Jo Marie realizes that her beloved rescue dog, Rover, is missing, and at a time when she most needs a friend, Mark abruptly leaves. Confused by Mark's behavior and worried for Rover's safety, Jo Marie searches for her precious pup all over Cedar Cove. Rover is on an adventure of his own-one that will lead to a delightful surprise for two unlikely people. Includes an excerpt from Debbie Macomber's Last One Home.




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Robert B. Parker's little white lies / Ace Atkins.

Boston private eye Spenser and his sidekick, Hawk, follow a con man's schemes on cable news shows and within police precincts in the wake of an elaborate double cross that has victimized a smitten woman as well as a cache of investors, cops and paramilitary contractors.




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OSC Investor Alert: Sunil Tulsiani

TORONTO – The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) is warning Ontario investors regarding the conduct of Sunil Tulsiani, who is permanently banned from trading securities in Ontario, and pleaded guilty to Securities Act offences in 2017.




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OSC Investor Alert: FX Bit Pro and BitFxProSignals

TORONTO – The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) is warning Ontario investors that FX Bit Pro and BitFxProSignals are not registered to deal or advise in securities in Ontario.




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CSA Investor Alert: Investment scams imitating well-known financial brands

Toronto – The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) is warning the public about scammers claiming to represent large, well-known financial companies.  Recently, the CSA has noted an increase in the number of scams involving the use of professional looking electronic broch




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OSC Investor Alert: Ernest Anderson

TORONTO - The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) is warning Ontario investors not to invest with Ernest Anderson (aka Edward Banayoti aka Edward Banayoti Sawiris), or any companies associated with him. Ernest Anderson is permanently banned from trading securities in Ontario.




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CSA Investor Alert: Canadian securities regulators warn the public about impersonation scams

Montreal - The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) is warning the public to be vigilant for unsolicited communications that come from scammers posing as CSA staff or staff of CSA members.




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OSC Investor Alert: Nova Tech Ltd

TORONTO – The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) is warning investors that Nova Tech Ltd (NovaTech), which operates the website www.novatechfx.com, is not registered with the OSC in any capacity.




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OSC Investor Alert: GoldberryCo

TORONTO – The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) is warning the public about GoldberryCo, which is operating through the websites goldberryco.com, Goldbrco.com, GoldberryCo and is not registered to sell investments in Canada.




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Investor Alert: Advisor Impersonation Schemes

TORONTO – New Self-Regulatory Organization of Canada (New SRO) and the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) are warning Canadian investors not to be fooled by fraudsters impersonating real investment advisors.




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Investor Alert: Investors are not required to use claims management companies to communicate with the CSA, CIRO or OBSI

TORONTO – The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA), the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO), and the Ombudsman for Banking Services and Investments (OBSI) remind investors that they all offer investors services related to claims or complaints free of charge.




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Investor Alert: Fraudulent social media “investment groups” take advantage of unsuspecting investors

TORONTO – The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) warns Canadians about fraudulent “investment groups” promoted on social media like Facebook and Instagram. These groups could be running a scam called a “pump and dump.”How the scam works:




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OSC investor warnings and alerts for October 8–29, 2024

TORONTO – The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) is warning Ontario investors that the following companies are not registered to deal or advise in securities in Ontario:




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Learning Support for a Multi-Country Climate Resilience Programme for Food Security

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IFPRI Maize market report October 2024

The Monthly Maize Market Reports are developed by researchers at IFPRI Malawi, with the main goal of providing clear and accurate daily maize price data in selected markets throughout Malawi. The reports are intended as a resource for those interested ... Source: IFPRI Malawi: Malawi Strategy Support Program




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IFPRI @ 29th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP29)

IFPRI is pleased to participate in the 29th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP29) being held in Baku, Azerbaijan from November 11 to November 22, 2024. COP29 is a pivotal opportunity to accelerate action to tackle the climate crisis. With... Source: IFPRI Malawi: Malawi Strategy Support Program




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Diferentes configuraciones de derechos de exportación, la economía Argentina y el sector agropecuario: Simulaciones con el modelo mundial del IFPRI

Este documento es parte de una consultoría del IFPRI con el Banco Mundial para apoyar al gobierno de Argentina, y en particular al Ministerio de Agricultura, Ganadería y Pesca (MAGyP), en el análisis de los derechos o impuestos de exportación (DEXs), llamados también retenciones en la Argentina. Este es un tema con importantes implicaciones políticas, económicas y sociales.




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Empoderamiento de la mujer rural en Guatemala, necesidades y oportunidades de medición: Posibles aplicaciones de una Métrica de Empoderamiento de las Mujeres para los Sistemas Estadísticos Nacionales (WEMNS)

La igualdad de género y el empoderamiento de las mujeres y niñas se ve reflejado en distintas prioridades de políticas a nivel global y local. El Objetivo de Desarrollo Sostenible 5 busca lograr la igualdad de género y empoderar a todas las mujeres y niñas.




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SpotOn London 2014: Public Involvement, engagement and participation in research




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Avatar : the last airbender. Smoke and shadow. Part 1 / script, Gene Luen Yang ; art and cover, Gurihiru ; lettering, Michael Heisler.

When the Fire Nation begins to believe that the country will perish if Zuko stays in power, Avatar Aang and his friends must protect the ruler.




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Avatar, the last airbender. Smoke and shadow. Part 3 / script, Gene Luen Yang ; art and cover, Gurihiru ; lettering, Michael Heisler.

"Children are disappearing in the Fire Nation capitol! Avatar Aang and his friends are doing everything in their power to save them--but will it be enough?! What's worse, when Azula--the mad sister of Fire Lord Zuko--appears on the scene, Zuko locks down the capitol to catch her, igniting fear and riots in the streets! Will Zuko follow in his evil father's footsteps in order to save those he holds dear?!"--Amazon.com.




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Demon slayer = Kimetsu no yaiba. Volume 5, To hell / story and art by Koyoharu Gotouge ; translation, John Werry ; English adaptation, Stan! ; touch-up art & lettering, John Hunt.

"At Mt. Natagumo, Tanjiro, Zenitsu and Inosuke battle a terrible family of spider demons. Taking on such powerful enemies demands all the skill and luck Tanjiro has as he and his companions fight to rescue Nezuko from the spiders' web. The battle is drawing in other Demon Slayers but not all of them will leave Mt. Natagumo alive— or in one piece!" -- Page [4] of cover.