The Heat Of Hakurei

To prove that he is ready to step into his power as son of the All-father, Odin, teenage Thor must gather the four mystic elements that his father needs in order to make a magical sword, aided by his friends, Balder and Sif.

To prove that he is ready to step into his power as son of the All-father, Odin, teenage Thor must gather the four mystic elements that his father needs in order to make a magical sword, aided by his friends, Balder and Sif.

To prove that he is ready to step into his power as son of the All-father, Odin, teenage Thor must gather the four mystic elements that his father needs in order to make a magical sword, aided by his friends, Balder and Sif.

To prove that he is ready to step into his power as son of the All-father, Odin, teenage Thor must gather the four mystic elements that his father needs in order to make a magical sword, aided by his friends, Balder and Sif.

To prove that he is ready to step into his power as son of the All-father, Odin, teenage Thor must gather the four mystic elements that his father needs in order to make a magical sword, aided by his friends, Balder and Sif.

In his past life, Chou Sekiei was the undefeated war hero Kou Eihou—no pressure, right? Now, a thousand years later, all he wants is to get a nice, cushy job as a civil official and build a quiet life for himself. Too bad that he still has fighting prowess he can’t explain. Too bad that as a child, he was taken in by a renowned general and trained alongside Chou Hakurei, famed for her talent and beauty. Too bad that he’s gotten into rescuing pretty (and pretty immature) merchant prodigies. Sekiei was really looking forward to some peace and quiet so he could kick back and read, but when the foreign nation of Gen launches an invasion that triggers war, he’s forced to put his books down. With the power of skills he’d hoped never to put to use again, Sekiei will once more have to make a name on the battlefield... Will he and his friends be enough to save their homeland?

Vegetables keep secrets, and to prepare them well, we need to know how to coax those secrets out. "What is the best way to eat a radish?" Alana Chernila hears this sort of question all the time. Arugula, celeriac, kohlrabi, fennel, asparagus--whatever the vegetable may be, people always ask how to prepare it so that the produce really shines. Although there are countless ways to eat our vegetables, there are a few perfect ways to make each vegetable sing. With more than 100 versatile recipes, Eating from the Ground Up teaches you how to showcase the unique flavor and texture of each vegetable, truly bringing out the best in every root and leaf. The answers lie in smart techniques and a light touch. Here are dishes so simple and quick that they feel more intuitive than following a typical recipe; soups for year-round that are packed with nourishment; ideas for maximizing summer produce; hearty fall and winter foods that are all about comfort; impressive dishes fit for a party; and tips like knowing there's not one vegetable that doesn't perk up with a sprinkle of salt. No matter the vegetable, the central lesson is: don't mess with a good thing.