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"Newcomers and existing fans alike will enjoy diving into the world of Monogatari and meeting the delightful cast of characters. If you're yet to experience this series in any form then this is the perfect time to climb aboard!" - Anime UK News Koyomi finds himself in the purrilous grips of the "Afflicting Cat," all while reeling from Hanekawa's shocking confession. And just as the world around him darkens, a familiar face emerges from the shadows to tame this furious feline. But with the sudden appearance of Koyomi’s savior comes a few more surprise guests…

"With little time to spare, Koyomi is on a mission to save Hanekawa from the Afflicting Cat’s grip and find Shinobu. This time, he’ll take all the help he can get—even a lead from a sketchy aberrations expert—but will it be enough, or will things once again go from bad to worse?"--Page [4] of cover

With Shinobu’s return, new battles begin on two fronts. As the Afflicting Cat crosses claws with the Tyrannical Tiger, Koyomi and Seishiro throw down to see who will remain Kiss-Shot’s thrall. Now, with their lives on the line and the fate of the world at stake, who will prevail in these double duels of dual realities?

"The curtain closes on Koyomi Vamp as the battle between thrall and master begins. Koyomi must put an end to Kiss-Shot, but not all is as it seems to be. Before he can land a finishing blow, a startling revelation comes to light, and Kiss-Shot comes to tell the tale of her first thrall."--Page [4] of cover

In the second half of the fourth century the mystery of the Holy Spirit was the subject of fierce debate. Those who fought against the Nicene Creed opposed the idea that the Spirit was God. Even some of those willing to accept the equality of the Father and the Son saw the Spirit as more angelic than divine. The first great testament to the Spirit's divinity -showing how the Spirit creates and saves inseparably with the Father and the son- is St. Athanasius' Letters to Serapion. Only a few years later, Didymus the Blind penned his own On the Holy Spirit, which is here translated into English for the first time. For Didymus, the Spirit transforms Christians by drawing them into the divine life itself, and must therefore be one with the Father and Son. This volume offers new translations of two of the most powerful Patristic reflections on the work and nature of the Holy Spirit.

LIFT OFF! Itsuki finally forms his own Air Treck team, but his roommate, legal guardian, and all-around hot babe, Rika, confiscates his Air Trecks and forbids him to ever skate again! Does she really just have Itsuki’s best interests at heart? Includes in-depth translation notes, character concept sketches, and a preview of the next volume!

"Newcomers and existing fans alike will enjoy diving into the world of Monogatari and meeting the delightful cast of characters. If you're yet to experience this series in any form then this is the perfect time to climb aboard!" - Anime UK News Koyomi confronts his final foe, Guillotine Cutter. It's former-human-turned-vampire vs. the human vampire-hunter cult leader. But Koyomi hears that Hanekawa is being held hostage, and to save her, he'll have to push his new powers to the limit. Is Koyomi willing to lose his humanity before he can regain it?

"The “Afflicting Cat” pounces back and leaves a trail of pain and injury in its wake. Koyomi must now save Hanekawa from the claws of this prurient aberration, but putting down this kitty may prove challenging when death is only a scratch away. All it takes is a flick." --Page [4] of cover

"Having defeated Dramaturgy, Koyomi must now face the half-vampire vampire-hunter, Episode. This newest opponent is no match for Koyomi's full vampiric abilities, but what Episode lacks in power he makes up for in strategy. Brute strength may not cut it for Koyomi this time, so he'll have to use his head or lose it..."--back of cover

This supersized omnibus includes Vols. 7-9 of the original release of Air Gear! In this omnibus collection of volumes 7, 8, and 9, Ikki leads team Kogarasumaru into battle against team Behemoth. With much greater experience and frighteningly powerful members, Behemoth may be more than Kogarasumaru can handle! Ikki and his team must find a way to contend with the unstoppable punching machine, Bandou, and the ultra-powerful Udou, leader of Behemoth!