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William Sandberg’s The Golden Codex to Be Featured at the 2026 Beijing International Book Fair

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Explora Books will feature The Golden Codex by Canadian author William Sandberg at the 2026 Beijing International Book Fair (BIBF), held June 17–21 at the China National Convention Center (CNCC) in Beijing. The debut speculative novel combines mythological themes, multidimensional world-building, and a coming-of-age journey that spans multiple layers of reality, offering international readers and publishing professionals a distinctive addition to the fantasy genre.

The Golden Codex is a metaphysical fantasy set largely in contemporary South Vancouver, British Columbia, but one that reaches across multiple layered “orbs” of reality—a cosmology the novel builds from the ground up, with its own language (Dirshani), its own secret societies, and its own system of esoteric practice known as Brahan. At its center is Piers Ralston, a fourteen-year-old boy who takes a job at an antiques store run by his father’s old mentor, Tom Aimesworth, without knowing that the job is a cover for his initiation into the arts that will determine whether he survives what is coming for him.

What is coming is no metaphor. Piers has been entered into the “kravl inventory” of the Kopendres Syndicate—the slave registers of a covert organization that traffic in people between worlds. His father escaped the same fate years earlier; now the syndicate has claimed the son as payment. The novel’s opening exchange between Jim Ralston and Tom in the shuttered back room of Aimesworth and Dixon Antiques lays out this premise with impressive economy: the reader is dropped into a fully formed world of secret handshakes, coded language, and hidden networks of surveillance and control, where the threat facing Piers is as legally binding as it is supernatural. Sandberg earns his world-building—it is never decorative; it is always load-bearing.

The novel’s engine is Piers himself. He begins as a sharp, skeptical teenager—more comfortable with guitar lessons and soccer than with the occult—and Sandberg takes real care with his initiation. The discovery of the “Nexus,” a sheet of living gold bearing an unidentifiable script that Piers finds in the shop’s cellar, marks the beginning of his education in Brahan. His approach to decoding the glyphs—methodical and analytical—reflects a broader authorial commitment to making the esoteric feel earned rather than arbitrary. By the time the Nexus is revealed to be connected to the Torvaaden, a living Codex that ultimately takes up residence within Piers himself, the reader has been carefully prepared for what that means.

One of the novel’s most distinctive choices is its setting. Sandberg locates his cosmology in a recognizable Vancouver: the Marpole rail bridge over the Fraser River, the South Vancouver antiques district, and a secondary school with a production of Ubu Roi on its bulletin boards. The ordinary world is not merely a backdrop; it is the specific terrain through which Piers navigates, and the points at which it tears open to reveal the wahan—the transorbal tunnels connecting the orbs—are made more potent by how precisely the surrounding geography has been drawn. A reader familiar with the Fraser River can pinpoint exactly where Piers slips between worlds for the first time.

The sixteen chapters move Piers from apprentice to initiate and, finally, to a reluctant traveler departing for Sunara—the higher orb that has been spoken of since the first page. The novel does not resolve cleanly; it ends on a note of hard-won acceptance rather than triumph, with Piers’ body left behind on life support while his purified ethesia carries the Codex forward.

Rather than offering easy answers, Sandberg explores what it costs to pursue freedom in a cosmology where power is structured and hierarchical, and where the most important battles are interior ones. For readers of Le Guin, Pullman, or Borges, The Golden Codex will feel at home among works of serious speculative fiction that use fantasy to examine larger philosophical questions.

Attendees at the 2026 Beijing International Book Fair are invited to view this thought-provoking speculative fiction at Explora Books’s exhibition booth 5A.B14 at CNCC in Beijing. 

The Golden Codex is available through Amazon and other major digital bookstores.

 

 

 

About Explora Books

Explora Books is a book marketing firm located in the heart of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The company specializes in self-publishing and marketing, taking pride in its exhaustive research and creative strategies that provide wider avenues for aspiring authors to gain recognition for their works. Explora Books aims to guide authors through the complexities of self-publishing, offering convenient solutions to navigate this process. The firm fosters and redefines creativity and innovation, setting new industry standards. Explora Books is dedicated to empowering authors globally.

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Chef Nicola’s Guide to Choosing Authentic Parmigiano Reggiano

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Nicola’s Marketplace, an Italian specialty food retailer based in Kenilworth, New Jersey, announced Chef Nicola’s new customer guide to choosing authentic Parmigiano, helping shoppers compare aged, specialty, everyday, and assortment options for cooking, entertaining, and gifting.

Kenilworth, New Jersey, United States, 24th Aug 2026 — Nicola’s Marketplace, an Italian specialty food retailer based in Kenilworth, New Jersey, has released Chef Nicola’s guide to choosing authentic Parmigiano through its online marketplace.

The guide was created to help customers understand how different Parmigiano selections can be used for different flavors, ages, textures, and occasions. Rather than treating every wedge the same, Chef Nicola’s guide compares four options currently available through the retailer.

The 36 Month Parmigiano is the boldest selection, offering a firmer texture and more concentrated flavor. It is well suited for grating over pasta, shaving onto salads, serving with aged balsamic vinegar, or adding to a cheese board.

The Di Sola Bruna Parmigiano is positioned as a distinctive specialty option for customers who want a more refined tasting experience. It works especially well for entertaining, gifting, or building a premium cheese board.

The Di Montagna Parmigiano adds another specialty choice for customers interested in a mountain-style variety with regional character. It is a strong option for tasting boards, special occasions, and customers who want to compare more unique Parmigiano selections. 

The 24 Month Paper Wrapped Parmigiano offers a more versatile everyday choice. Compared with the 36-month selection, it is approachable enough for regular cooking while still delivering authentic flavor to pasta, soups, vegetables, antipasti, and snacks.

The Taste of Italy Parmigiano Assortment gives customers the ability to compare multiple styles in one curated selection. It is designed for tasting, gifting, and customers who want to experience differences in age, texture, and flavor side by side.

“Customers often know they want authentic Parmigiano, but they may not know which option fits their meal or occasion,” said Chef Nicola DiGiorgio, Founder of Nicola’s Marketplace. “This guide helps make that choice easier, whether they are cooking pasta, preparing a board, or sending a gift.”

The guide supports Nicola’s Marketplace’s broader focus on helping customers shop Italian specialty foods with confidence. The company offers handcrafted ravioli, artisan pasta, sauces, olive oils, balsamic vinegars, salumi, desserts, gift selections, and specialty cheeses.

About Nicola’s Marketplace

Founded by Chef Nicola DiGiorgio in 2022, Nicola’s Marketplace brings together authentic Italian flavors and farm-fresh ingredients to offer high-quality, handcrafted ravioli, sauces, cheeses, olive oils, desserts, specialty pantry items, and chef-curated gift selections. What began at local farmers’ markets has grown into a nationwide destination for lovers of artisan Italian food.

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David Kennedy Tree & Landscaping Helps Northern Virginia Homeowners Improve Outdoor Spaces

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Culpeper, VA — David Kennedy Tree & Landscaping now offers strategic tree care for homeowners across Northern Virginia. The family-owned company helps property owners plan tree work with long-term goals in mind. This approach supports healthier landscapes and better use of outdoor space.

Culpeper, VA 22701, United States, 24th Aug 2026 – Well-kept trees play a large role in how a property looks and functions. Northern Virginia homeowners often weigh several factors before scheduling tree work. They want strong curb appeal, safe yards, reliable shade, and trees that stay healthy for years. Balancing these needs takes more than a single visit. It requires a plan built around the property and its trees.

Strategic tree care starts with a clear look at each tree’s condition. This includes pruning, growth management, and ongoing health checks. Experienced arborists at David Kennedy Tree & Landscaping assess risk factors like weak limbs, root damage, or disease. They also consider how a tree fits into the larger yard. Over time, this method helps trees grow stronger and last longer, and protects features homeowners value, from shade coverage to privacy screening. Their goal stays simple, and that is to support each property’s specific needs through steady, informed care.

Many yards here face common problems that hold back their potential, such as overcrowded trees that block sunlight or crowd out other plants. These limbs can also sometimes cover windows or block scenic views. Additionally, storms can leave weak trees at risk of falling, while declining health in older trees often goes unnoticed until damage appears. David Kennedy Tree & Landscaping addresses these issues with recommendations built for each yard. Their tree experts weigh tree placement, species, and condition before suggesting next steps. This process helps homeowners avoid guesswork. It also builds safer yards that hold up better through changing seasons. Over time, this steady attention helps outdoor spaces stay functional and welcoming for the whole family.

Homeowners interested in strategic tree care can reach out to David Kennedy Tree & Landscaping directly. The company offers free same-day estimates for most requests. Property owners can also schedule a walk-through to discuss current tree conditions. This visit also covers long-term goals for the yard. Same-week service windows are available in most cases. Homeowners can call anytime to start the conversation about their trees.

About David Kennedy Tree & Landscaping

David Kennedy Tree & Landscaping has served Northern and Central Virginia since 2009. The company works with homeowners across the region on tree health, safety, and yard planning. Its team focuses on clear communication and steady follow-through from the first estimate to the final walk-through. Every project comes with a 100% satisfaction guarantee.
 

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Electronic System Sales LLC, the Parent Company of AZ Bounce Pro, Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

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The Chapter 11 bankruptcy was filed in the Arizona Federal Court. 

Phoenix, AZ, USA – Electronic System Sales LLC, the operating entity behind the regional event and party rental provider AZ Bounce Pro, has formally initiated bankruptcy proceedings. The filing was officially recorded in the Arizona Bankruptcy Court under case number 2:26-bk-03456.

For years, AZ Bounce Pro has operated out of its primary facility located at 4822 South 40th Street in Phoenix, supplying entertainment equipment and event infrastructure across the Southwest. The company built its operational footprint by servicing a wide geographic area that includes Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, Glendale, and Mesa. The organization’s inventory encompassed an extensive selection of event supplies, ranging from traditional bounce houses and inflatable obstacle courses to mechanical carnival rides such as the Ballistic and Mindwinder swings.

A representative for the organization addressed the recent legal filing directly, stating, “My company is in bankruptcy, and I’m trying to get the message out to the public.”

Historically, AZ Bounce Pro positioned itself to handle various event scales, accommodating small residential birthday parties alongside large-scale municipal festivals, school carnivals, and corporate gatherings holding thousands of attendees. The company’s rental offerings expanded significantly over its operational history to include complex temporary event structures, such as four-story inflatable water slides, trackless trains, interactive arcade machines, green screen photo booths, and modular lounge furniture.

The bankruptcy filing marks a significant structural shift for the Phoenix-based entertainment supplier. The case documentation, publicly accessible through the federal electronic bankruptcy court system and the Inforuptcy database under Electronic System Sales LLC, details the initial stages of the financial proceedings.

Creditors, clients with pending event reservations, and other affected parties are directed to review the official Arizona Bankruptcy Court dockets for specific legal guidance, procedural deadlines, and updates regarding the status of the company’s assets and future operations.

About AZ Bounce Pro

Based in Phoenix, Arizona, AZ Bounce Pro is an event equipment and entertainment rental service. The company has historically supplied inflatables, mechanical amusement rides, concessions, and specialized event furniture for corporate events, educational institutions, and private parties throughout the Southwestern United States.

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