The stories - painstakingly collected from firsthand accounts, postcards, local legend and elsewhere - paint a scintillating atmospheric portrait of one of Asia's most alluring cities.
From revolution to embargo, from the charms of old Havana to aquamarine seas and powdery beaches, from the hypnotic rhythms of Afro-Caribbean music to resilient, proud locals, Travelers' Tales Cuba bu
Hansen and Gracie are orphaned twins, but their ability to hear each other even when they are not together has made them strange, and prevented them from being adopted--so when the evil officials from
Manila, and the Philippine islands beyond it, has a rich history, filled with Spanish galleons, Japanese invaders, killer volcanoes, and a host of colorful characters and incidents that make the city
From deep desires, longings strong,You came to us like a well-loved song.Gulgul is not really sure where she comes from. Then her entire family decides to tell her the story of the magical day she ent
In these wide-ranging tales from a life on the road, Vietnam vet and ?adventure eater” Richard Sterling takes the reader deep into the heart of cultures, from Asia to Africa to North America. Whether
The city of Jakarta, today the capital of Indonesia, has had other incarnations and other names, most notably as the regional headquarters of the Dutch East Indies when it was known around the world a
Pirates, plagues, pistols, and poisons: with adventure of all varieties, this is a rollicking journey into colonial Hong Kong. A collection of historical odds and ends—stories, quotations, cartoons, p
A breathtaking romp through the city’s Tokyo’s history from the mid 19th to the mid 20th century, using lots of images, writings and clippings to bring back to life those far-off days.
Ten true stories of real-life battle heroes in Afghanistan!Medic Mark DeCorte jumps from a chopper on a nighttime rescue mission. Can he save the life of a badly wounded soldier -- and escape from a d
Retells the classic French version of Cinderella, along with three similar tales: Rhodopis from Egypt, Yeh-Shen from China, and Little Burnt Face from the Micmac Indians of the Canadian Maritimes.
The back stories of OZ's witches - Glinda, Adraste, and Zamora - are finally revealed, with all of the action, twists, and gorgeous artwork that Zenescope readers have come to expect.
Andy Stanley has never met his famous grandfather, renowned archaeologist and explorer Ned Lostmore. Then Ned goes missing on the search for a hidden temple deep in the Amazonian jungle, and everyone
Ten true stories of real-life war heroes from Iraq!Five times throughout a fierce firefight, Marine Scout Sniper Scott Montoya spots an injured comrade in the street. And five times Scott disregards h
Sixteen stories from the most infamous cantina in the universe...by some of today's leading writers of science fiction.In a far corner of the universe, on the small desert planet of Tatooine, there is
From Out of Darkness We Have Light reflects the turbulence of the time. Bethlehem, Kansas is a town so caught up in the pageantry they miss their purpose, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow finds hope in desp
Ten true stories of real-life kid spies!Can you imagine crossing enemy lines to deliver a secret message? Or spying on your enemy from the attic of their hideout?Read the 10 True Tales from kids just
Time is marching on and a new light is arising...The Queen of Algernon faces her toughest challenge yet, when an unknown enemy from the past comes seeking vengeance. Decisions the Queen has made come
In the dusty heat of twin-sunned Tatooine lives the wealthiest gangster in a hundred worlds, master of a vast crime empire and keeper of a vicious, flesh-eating monster for entertainment (and disposal
When the light disappears from his village, an orphan boy puts on a special coat that makes him transform into a raven and heads south to find and bring back the light.
Storyteller Tim Porteus brings together stories from the rugged coastlines, golden beaches, rolling countryside and dramatic Lammermuir Hills of the ancient county of East Lothian. In this treasure tr
Two dark and dazzling fan-favorite tales of romantic suspense from #1 New York Times bestselling author NORA ROBERTS Nightshade Colt Nightshade can't believe his luck: he's been partner
Fermanagh‘s culture, heritage, characters and stories sets it apart from other places. Every mountain, tree, lake, stream, rock, stone and character tells a tale. There are the stories about "edu
Filled with wonderfully astute, sensual, and sometimes disturbing observations of Brazil, this celebration of South America's largest country includes contributions from Joe Kane, Bill McKibben, Joe K
