Stylish, delicate, and consistently edgy, Der Mond collects the color illustrations of Yoshiyuki Sadamoto, one of the founding member of Studio Gainax and the character designer for Neon Genesis Evangelion. Newly reformatted in hard cover to mirror the original Japanese edition!

Dining in Japan is both an art and an adventure - an experience that is made memorable by the variety of unique dishes, their gourmet quality and the style in which they are served. The Dining Guide to Japan introduces novices to the appropriate etiquette for different restaurants, along with what to expect and how to order.

After more than two hundred years of self-imposed isolation, Japan opened itself to the Western world in 1854. There followed a time of political upheaval, capped by the Meiji Restoration in 1868. This remarkable book, begun in 1885 and based on the author's detailed diary and keen memory, is a record of the inner history of those critical years in the evolution on Japan, accompanied by an account of Satow's personal experiences during that period.

The Completely Unofficial Encyclopedia is a wholeheartedly original volume that continues the work started by Doctor Who: The Completely Useless Encyclopedia. The Completely Unofficial Encyclopedia focuses its jokes, sarcasm and wry comments on the new Doctor Who series and the nature of its fandom, but isn't afraid to delve back and take loving pot-shots at the classic show.

This encyclopedic survey of the next cultural tsunami to hit America has over 1,000 entries - including production data, synopses, and commentaries - on everything from rubber-monster shows to samurai drama, from crime to horror, unlocking an entire culture's pop history as never seen before.

Deep in a forest untouched by civilization, Goku lives a simple life. He trains hard every day, just like his grandpa taught him, never giving a thought to the wide world beyond his home. But when a stranger arrives with curious machines and tales of a wish-granting dragon, Goku's simple life is turned upside down.

There's something fishy - or piggy, perhaps? - about the deserted town Bulma and Goku travel to next. But it's home to a Dragon Ball, so our heroes charge ahead. Just when it seems they're living high on the hog, Goku and Bulma cross paths with Yamcha and Pu'ar, the deadly duo of the desert. Is this the end of the quest? Has the bacon hit the pan? Sooo-wee!

Is it hot in here, or is it just Fry Pan Mountain? The blazing rock is home to the terrifying Ox King - and the site of the next Dragon Ball. Oolong wants to stay as far away as possible, but Goku and Bulma dive headlong into the fire.

Our heroes are in quite a stew! When the Rabbit Mob shows up, Goku kicks some serious cottontail. But the bunny boys call in the Carrot Master and Goku's goose is cooked!

Things are not looking good. Lord Pilaf has all seven Dragon Balls, our heroes are locked in a dungeon, and Goku is hungry again! With his last bit of strength he blasts a tiny hole in the dungeon wall, just in time to see Pilaf summon Shen Long. Oh well, at least it's a nice night for the world to end. The stars are out, the moon is full - but wait! Goku has one last trick up his sleeve!