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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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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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Way.com Expands Auto Repair Marketplace to Simplify Car Care for Drivers Nationwide

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United States, 22nd Aug 2026 — Way.com  has expanded its auto repair marketplace to give drivers a more convenient way to discover, compare, and book vehicle maintenance and repair services online. The platform brings together drivers and vetted automotive service providers, helping simplify the process of finding reliable care for vehicles across the United States.

As vehicle ownership continues to require regular maintenance and unexpected repairs remain an unavoidable part of driving, consumers increasingly expect convenient digital solutions for managing automotive needs. Way.com’s expanded Auto Repair Marketplace addresses this demand by providing drivers with a centralized destination for exploring Auto Repair Services, comparing available options, and arranging service through an online platform.

The marketplace is designed to support a broad range of vehicle maintenance and repair needs. Drivers can use the platform to explore services such as routine maintenance, oil changes, tire services, and general vehicle repairs. By bringing these options together through a digital experience, Way.com aims to make car care easier to manage while reducing the time and effort traditionally associated with searching for automotive service providers.

A More Convenient Approach to Auto Repair

Finding a dependable mechanic can often require researching multiple businesses, making phone calls, checking service availability, and coordinating appointments. Way.com is simplifying this process through its Car Repair Marketplace, allowing drivers to search for automotive services online and take the next step toward booking care.

The platform provides a digital approach to Online Auto Repair Booking, helping consumers move from identifying a vehicle service need to finding an appropriate provider more efficiently. Whether a driver needs scheduled maintenance or is looking for assistance with a vehicle repair, the marketplace creates a streamlined starting point for the search.

This approach also reflects the growing role of digital platforms in everyday automotive care. Instead of relying solely on traditional searches or word-of-mouth recommendations, consumers can use an Auto Repair Platform to explore available services in one place.

Connecting Drivers With Vetted Service Providers

A key part of Way.com’s marketplace model is connecting customers with vetted mechanics and automotive service providers. This helps create a more structured experience for drivers seeking Trusted Car Repair Services and gives consumers a digital environment for discovering automotive care options.

By bringing service providers and customers together through an Online Car Repair Marketplace, Way.com is helping modernize how drivers approach vehicle maintenance. The platform is intended to make automotive service discovery more accessible while supporting greater convenience throughout the booking process.

The marketplace can also serve drivers who want to address routine vehicle needs before they become more significant problems. Regular maintenance, tire services, oil changes, and other forms of preventive care play an important role in keeping vehicles operating properly. A convenient Car Care Booking Platform can help drivers more easily organize these essential services.

Supporting Transparent and Simplified Car Care

Way.com’s expanded marketplace is positioned around simplifying a traditionally fragmented process. Drivers searching for Car Repair Services can use the platform to explore available service options without having to manage the entire discovery process offline.

The company’s digital approach is designed to support Transparent Auto Repair Services by helping customers understand their available service options and make informed decisions about vehicle care. The goal is not simply to provide another way to find mechanics, but to create a more convenient digital pathway for managing everyday automotive needs.

As consumers continue to adopt online solutions for scheduling appointments, purchasing services, and managing household responsibilities, automotive care is increasingly becoming part of that digital shift. Way.com’s Digital Auto Repair Solution responds to this changing consumer behavior by bringing service discovery and booking into an online environment.

Expanding Access to Online booking of Auto Repair Services

The expansion reinforces Way.com’s broader focus on creating convenient digital experiences for drivers. Through its Auto Repair Services Platform, the company is helping consumers access automotive care through a process that is designed to be easier, more organized, and more convenient.

For drivers seeking Reliable Car Care Services, the marketplace provides a centralized way to explore repair and maintenance options. Its combination of service discovery, vetted providers, and online booking reflects a growing expectation that essential vehicle services should be as accessible digitally as other everyday consumer services.

With its expanded Car Repair Platform, Way.com continues to develop solutions intended to simplify the relationship between drivers and automotive service providers. By making Auto Repair Booking available through an online marketplace, the company is helping create a more convenient path for consumers managing everything from routine maintenance to general vehicle repairs.

Drivers can learn more about Way.com’s auto repair marketplace and explore available services at https://www.way.com/auto-repair.

About Way.com

Way.com is a digital platform focused on helping drivers access convenient automotive and mobility-related services. Through its technology-driven marketplace, the company connects consumers with service providers and creates easier ways to discover and arrange services online. Way.com’s expanding automotive solutions are designed to support drivers with convenient digital tools for managing everyday vehicle and transportation needs.

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MTLI Group Brings a Unified Approach to Complex U.S. Facility Projects

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United States, 22nd Aug 2026 — Managing a modern industrial or commercial facility often requires more than completing a construction project. From engineering and equipment installation to automation, facility transitions, and ongoing maintenance, organizations may need multiple specialized teams to work together without disrupting operations. MTLI Group of Companies is addressing this challenge through an integrated infrastructure model designed to bring these requirements under one accountable structure.

Founded in 1982, MTLI Group has spent more than four decades developing infrastructure solutions for organizations across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. With more than 15,000 completed projects, 100+ professionals, and a network of 800+ vendors and partners, the company is positioned to support complex programs involving multiple facilities, trades, locations, and project phases.

“Complex facilities require coordination long after the first construction activity begins,” said Mitchell Learning, CEO of MTLI Group. “Our integrated structure allows us to remain involved across multiple stages so clients can approach infrastructure development and change as one connected program.”

Reducing Fragmentation Across Facility Programs

One of the challenges associated with major facility projects is coordination. A construction contractor may complete one phase, an automation specialist may handle another, and separate providers may be responsible for installation, relocation, maintenance, or recovery.

MTLI Group takes a different approach by combining these capabilities within a broader infrastructure platform. Engineering, project management, construction, installation, automation, transitions, and lifecycle services can be coordinated through a single delivery structure.

This model is designed to provide clients with greater visibility into project schedules, costs, safety requirements, and execution while reducing the need to manage numerous independent workstreams.

Building Infrastructure Around Operational Requirements

The growing adoption of automation is changing the way warehouses and distribution facilities are designed and operated. Warehouse automation can involve sophisticated equipment and technology, but successful implementation also depends on the surrounding physical infrastructure.

As a warehouse automation company, MTLI Group supports projects where automation needs to be considered alongside construction, installation, electrical systems, controls, equipment placement, and facility operations. This integrated perspective can help organizations approach automation as part of the overall facility rather than as a separate technology project.

MTLI’s role can extend from engineering and planning through installation and commissioning, helping coordinate the transition from project design to operational infrastructure.

Supporting Commercial and Industrial Development

Facility requirements can vary significantly between commercial properties, manufacturing environments, distribution centers, and logistics operations. MTLI Group provides construction capabilities designed to accommodate these different environments.

As a commercial construction company, the organization supports commercial facility projects, modifications, buildouts, and infrastructure improvements. Its capabilities as a commercial general contractor allow it to coordinate construction activities with other project requirements and specialized trades.

MTLI also provides design build construction services, connecting engineering and construction considerations within the same project framework. This approach can help streamline communication between planning and field execution while creating clearer accountability throughout development.

For manufacturing and industrial environments, MTLI operates as an industrial construction company, supporting projects that may require coordination between structural work, equipment installation, automation, electrical systems, and ongoing facility operations.

Infrastructure Support Beyond the Build

For MTLI Group, facility delivery does not necessarily end when construction is complete. Buildings and industrial environments require continued attention as equipment ages, operational requirements change, and businesses expand or relocate.

Through its capabilities as a facility management company, MTLI supports ongoing maintenance, inspections, repairs, equipment services, troubleshooting, and infrastructure optimization.

The company also provides facility transition and asset recovery services for organizations moving, consolidating, expanding, or redesigning operations. Equipment and infrastructure can be dismantled, relocated, recovered, reinstalled, or redeployed as part of broader transition programs.

About MTLI Group of Companies

MTLI Group of Companies is an integrated industrial and commercial infrastructure platform serving the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Founded in 1982, the company specializes in engineering, automation, construction, installation, logistics, facility transitions, asset recovery, and lifecycle support.

MTLI’s experience includes more than 15,000 completed projects, supported by 100+ professionals and a network of 800+ trusted vendors and partners. The company is structured to manage multi-site, multi-trade, and multi-phase programs while maintaining a centralized approach to project accountability.

Rather than limiting its role to traditional contracting, MTLI works as a long-term infrastructure partner, supporting clients from early planning and design through installation, maintenance, transitions, and ongoing performance optimization.

For more information, visit https://mtligroup.com/ or contact MTLI Group at 305-433-7789 or info@mtligroup.com.

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