Step into a world where each page is a portal to another realm, where the ordinary meets the extraordinary, and where the mundane transforms into the magical. Welcome to "Moments Elsewhere" by Adrian Cox, a captivating collection of short stories that will transport you to realms beyond imagination. In this spellbinding anthology, Cox weaves tales that defy convention and challenge the boundaries of reality. From the enigmatic allure of "Synthia" to the pulsating energy of "Sonic Rebellion," each story in this collection is a testament to Cox's unparalleled mastery of the craft. Embark on a journey of self-discovery in "Guiding Light," where the search for identity takes unexpected turns. And delve into the depths of the subconscious in "The Nexus of Being," where dreams and reality intertwine in a mesmerizing dance. But the wonders of "Moments Elsewhere" extend far beyond the confines of the known universe. Lose yourself in the ethereal beauty of "Embrace of the Ethereal Seas," where the boundaries between land and sea blur into oblivion. With titles like "Ephemeral Ecstasy" and "Harmonic Revolution," each story promises a unique and unforgettable experience. Cox's prose is as lyrical as it is profound, inviting readers to ponder the mysteries of existence and the nature of reality itself. Whether you're a seasoned explorer of the unknown or simply seeking an escape from the ordinary, "Moments Elsewhere" promises to take you on a journey like no other. So, dare to dream, dare to explore, and dare to lose yourself in the pages of this extraordinary book. Your adventure awaits.

'Utterly engaging.' - Sunday Times From her first life-changing solo trip to Australia as a young graduate, Rosita Boland was enthralled by travel. In the last thirty years she has visited some of the most remote parts of the globe carrying little more than a battered rucksack and a diary. Documenting nine journeys from nine different moments in her life, Elsewhere reveals how exploring the world – and those we meet along the way – can dramatically shape the course of a person’s life. From death-defying bus journeys through Pakistan to witnessing the majestic icescapes of Antarctica to putting herself back together in Bali, Rosita experiences moments of profound joy and endures deep personal loss. In a series of jaw-dropping, illuminating and sometimes heart-breaking essays, Elsewhere is a book that celebrates the life well-travelled in all its messy and wondrous glory.

A comic novel about a Midwestern professor who tries to prop up his failing prospects for happiness by setting out on the Journey of a Lifetime. Louie Hake is forty-three and teaches architectural history at a third-rate college in Michigan. His second marriage is collapsing, and he's facing a potentially disastrous medical diagnosis. In an attempt to fend off what has become a soul-crushing existential crisis, he decides to treat himself to a tour of the world's most breathtaking architectural sites. Perhaps not surprisingly, Louie gets waylaid on his very first stop in Rome--ludicrously, spectacularly so--and fails to reach most of his other destinations. He embarks on a doomed romance with a jilted bride celebrating her ruined marriage plans alone in London. And in the Arctic he finds that turf houses and aluminum sheds don't amount to much of an architectural tradition. But it turns out that there's another sort of architecture there: icebergs the size of cathedrals, bobbing beside a strange and wondrous landscape. It soon becomes clear that Louie's grand journey is less about where his wanderings have taken him and more about where his past encounters with romance have not. Whether pursuing his first wife, or his estranged current wife, or the older woman he kissed just once a quarter-century ago, Louie reveals himself to be endearing, deeply touching, wonderfully ridiculous . . . and destined to find love in all the wrong places.