Unlike most adventures, quests, or journeys that started a long time ago—or the old catchphrase “Once upon a time”— this story starts now, in the modern world 2019. If you want to know something, you have technology at your fingertips, ready to spit out any information that you desire. However, what if something isn’t available on a search engine? I am not talking about some small detail like what a random celebrity’s budgie’s name was—something much larger, far more important, and unique....

In the gripping tale set within the context of international intrigue and suspense, "Cuba" the second book of the Xonarye series follows the enthralling journey of Leaf, his mates Summo, Spence, and their enigmatic protector, Selina Delacruise. From the outset, the narrative thrusts Leaf into a whirlwind of mystery when he challenges Selina's identity due to inconsistencies in her background. Revealing herself to be adopted and raised by a Spanish couple after her parents' deaths in Kosovo...

In the snowy heartlands of Izumo, Japan, Leaf Brodie seeks answers. What begins as a path of discipline and inner reflection under the watchful eye of Master Kenji becomes a deeper journey-one where ancient secrets lie hidden in the folds of tradition and trust can shatter with a single lie.As Leaf explores sacred shrines and timeless landscapes, a betrayal from within rocks his world. Yuji, once a friend and fellow student, is exposed as a spy for the powerful Reblick syndicate. T...

Unlike most adventures, quests, or journeys that started a long time ago—or the old catchphrase “Once upon a time”— this story starts now, in the modern world 2019. If you want to know something, you have technology at your fingertips, ready to spit out any information that you desire. However, what if something isn’t available on a search engine? I am not talking about some small detail like what a random celebrity’s budgie’s name was—something much larger, far more important, and unique....

Learn how to build all of your favorite houses in this all-new guide for Minecraft. Houses included in this guide are a mushroom hut, a tree house, a floating house, a cobblestone and glass home, a rustic countryside house, a medieval style house, and a lighthouse!Conquer Minecraft with your very own tree house!

A haunted journal. An inescapable obsession. Will curiosity be the death of her?Riko is staring at rock bottom. Fired from her teaching job and threatened with deportation, her friend takes her on a hike near Mt Fuji to get away from it all. But when she finds an old journal deep in the forest, a malevolent force begins stalking her every step—or so she believes.Plagued by hallucinations and driven to uncover the journal's secrets, Riko is desperate for ans...

'The father of contemporary European detective fiction' Ann Cleeves'What else did they have to do with their days? They ambled around casually. From time to time, they paused, not because they were out of breath but to admire a tree, a house, the play of light and shadow, or a face.'While taking a much-needed rest cure in Vichy with his wife, Maigret feels compelled to help with a local investigation, unravelling the secrets of the spa town's elega...

A year after arriving in France, Englishman Paul West is still struggling with some fundamental questions:_________________What is the best way to scare a gendarme?Why are there no health warnings on French nudist beaches?And is it really polite to sleep with your boss's mistress?In his second comedy of errors, Paul West opens an English tearoom, and ...

From the author of the Number one bestseller Abroad in JapanTHE NEW INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER!GET READY TO EXPLORE JAPAN LIKE NEVER BEFORE…'If you want to know more about Japan, and enjoy venturing off the beaten track, this book is an excellent place to start.' DAILY MAILOn his quest to reveal what lies beyond the beaten paths, Chris Broad takes us through the 47 uni...

A gripping novel that sees Maigret brought out of his peaceful retirement.When Maigret’s police officer nephew is framed for a gangland murder, the former chief inspector must swap his countryside retirement for his old stomping ground: Paris’s seamy underworld. Fueled by regular tipples and his omnipresent pipe, he goes up against a criminal enterprise whose leader, a police informant, considers himself untouchable. Can Maigret’s forensic but off-the-books investi...

Minecraft is one of the most popular video games of all time, with more than 35 million participants having made the game a global craze. In The Ultimate Minecraft Creator, players at all levels can fully explore the most popular aspect of the game: building. Including detailed, colorful guides to builds of various sizes—with tips for aesthetic concerns and giant builds—this book is a must-have guide for even the most advanced of experts. It has more original, expert-crea...

Here's a book about Tokyo that's seriously streetwise. Lonely Planet Kids' City Trails: Tokyo features colourful themed trails, from history and culture to food and nature, that reveal amazing facts and intriguing tales that kids won't find on the tourist routes or inside the average guidebook. We'll show them where to bathe in chocolate, climb Japan's tallest tower, meet a giant robot, and lots more!Join Lonely Planet explorers Marco and Amelia as they hu...