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"Part travelogue, part culinary history, all capitalist critique-comedian Jamie Loftus's debut, Raw Dog, will take you on a cross-country road trip in the summer of 2021, and reveal what the creation, culture, and class influence of hot dogs says about America now. Hot dogs. Poor people created them. Rich people found a way to charge fifteen dollars for them. They're high culture, they're low culture, they're sports food, they're kids' food, they're...
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A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
The jaw-dropping exposé on how America's fast food industry has shaped the landscape of America.
This fascinating study reveals how the fast food industry has altered the landscape of America, widened the gap between rich and poor, fueled an epidemic of obesity, and transformed food production throughout the world. Eric Schlosser inspires readers to look beneath the surface of our food system,...
The jaw-dropping exposé on how America's fast food industry has shaped the landscape of America.
This fascinating study reveals how the fast food industry has altered the landscape of America, widened the gap between rich and poor, fueled an epidemic of obesity, and transformed food production throughout the world. Eric Schlosser inspires readers to look beneath the surface of our food system,...
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2014, ©2013.
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In the not-too-distant future, the world is ruled not by governments but by fast-food delivery companies. Only one disgruntled employee stands between them and the end of civilization-- and a woman who's a librarian--and an anarchist book group--and a little kid who can travel through time--and maybe one or two other people.
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2015.
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"Sadao Maou, the Devil King, has finally been promoted to store manager! And who should move next door to his fortress (actually a tiny studio apartment in a dingy walk-up) but a lovely kimono-wearing lass. But the former devil-crushing hero Emi Yusa is none too pleased with this turn of events, to say nothing of high-schooler Chiho Sasaki, who's still nursing a terrible crush on the Devil King. Meanwhile, a Sentucky Fried Chicken has opened up right...
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Devil is a part-timer! (manga) volume 3
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2015.
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"Speak of the devil, and he'll fry you a burger! Sadao Maou, (aka Satan, the Devil King) has been relegated to flipping burgers at a MgRonald in suburban Tokyo. His greatest challenge so far, though, comes when a Sentucky Fried Chicken opens up across the street. Maou once led the forces of darkness, but can he triumph over the forces of chicken? And the new girl next door seems awfully polite and proper, almost as if she were hiding something ..."--Back...
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[2007], c2006
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A behind-the-scenes look at the fast food industry.
Eric Schlosser and Charles Wilson unwrap the fast-food industry to bring you a behind-the-scenes look at a business that both feeds and feeds off the young. Find out what really goes on at your favorite restaurants--and what lurks between those sesame seed buns. Praised for being accessible, honest, humorous, fascinating, and alarming, Chew On This was also repeatedly referred to as a must-read...
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Devil is a part-timer! (manga) volume 10
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2017.
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"Repairs to Devil's Castle, Maou's one-bedroom apartment in Japan, are complete - and now it's outfitted with an all-new HD hookup! The Devil King's never owned a TV before, so once he's armed himself with all the knowledge he needs, he's off to the electronics store. With Lucifer the only one home, what will happen when a certain angel makes an unexpected visit ...?"--Page 4 of cover.
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"Kevin Moore, once a high-flying Virginia attorney, hits rock bottom after an inexplicably tumultuous summer leaves him disbarred and separated from his wife. Short on cash and looking for work, he lands in the middle of nowhere with a job at SUBstitution, the world's saddest sandwich shop. His closest confidants: a rambunctious rescue puppy and the twenty-year-old computer whiz manning the restaurant counter beside him. He's determined to set his...
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Devil is a part-timer! (manga) volume 9
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2017.
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People are packed into the beach eatery and Maou's crew can barely keep up until the girls come to their rescue, but when Maou's military adviser appears, trouble may be on the horizon.
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Devil is a part-timer! (manga) volume 8
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2017.
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The Devil King finds employment seaside. With the rest of his household coming along, can the job work out?
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Devil is a part-timer! (manga) volume 4
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[2016]
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"This complication wears a kimono! The arrival of Suzuno Kamazuki has made everybody's life more complicated! After some misunderstandings regarding Suzuno's intentions toward Maou are cleared up, Emi asks for her help to ... defeat the Devil King?! Meanwhile, a shadowy assailant continues to stalk Emi, but what does he--or she--want?"--Back cover.
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[2019]
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In the fifteen years, the fast-food industry has undergone a makeover. Today, chain restaurants tout food that's healthy, organic, and natural. Filmmaker Morgan Spurlock explores this new reality with an approach even more immersive and subversive than that used for his first film: he sets out to open his own chicken franchise. We follow him every step of the way, from raising poultry and conjuring recipes to designing the brand and scouting a location....
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Devil is a part-timer! (manga) volume 1
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[2015]
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English
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"It's tough being evil when you have to pay the rent! This comical tale of a demon-lord-turned-fry-slinger follows the daily travails of (former) Devil King Sadao Maou and his general Shiro Ashiya as they navigate the complexities of life in modern-day Tokyo. Having suffered utter defeat at the hands of a plucky hero, they've been banished to earth and stripped of magical power. And if that wasn't enough, that pesky hero is still hell bent on finishing...
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Devil is a part-timer! (manga) volume 16
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2020.
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English
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"Maou staves off the attack on Chiho's school, but it was all a diversion to draw him away from the Devil's Castle. With Ashiya kidnapped by Gabriel and Emilia still missing, the Devil King and Suzuno prepare to return to Ente Isla on an undercover rescue mission. That is, assuming Maou can find someone to cover his shifts at MgRonald first"--Publisher's description.
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Devil is a part-timer! (manga) volume 20
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2016.
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"The Devil King sallies forth on his trusty steed (bicycle) to save his captured fast-food colleague! But stripped of his magic, is there any way he can triumph over the powerful foe he faces? The full-time adventures of the part-time burger flipper continue!"--Back cover.
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Devil is a part-timer! (manga) volume 7
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[2016]
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English
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"It's tough being evil when you have to pay the rent! This comical tale of a demon-lord-turned-fry-slinger follows the daily travails of (former) Devil King Sadao Maou and his general Shiro Ashiya as they navigate the complexities of life in modern-day Tokyo. Having suffered utter defeat at the hands of a plucky hero, they've been banished to earth and stripped of magical power. And if that wasn't enough, that pesky hero is still hell bent on finishing...
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Devil is a part-timer! (manga) volume 11
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2018.
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"Chiho has collapsed, and Maou and company have figured out that it must be the work of an Angel. The only thing left to figure out is whether they're holed up in Tokyo Tower or the Sky Tree. When the group finally finds whoever's responsible for hurting their friend, the ultimate Maou/Alciel combo is going to paint the town red"--Amazon.com.
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