Dive headfirst into Okinawa & the Southwest Islands and discover everything you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime.Okinawa & the Southwest Islands rewards curiosity - find sublime white-sand beaches alongside lush subtropical forests, and bustling street food markets en route to magnificent castles. Our on-the-ground experts have explored the 'phantom island' of Yurigahama, tasted locally cultivated Okinawan cuisines in Ogimi, and hiked through Yambaru Nat...

Dive headfirst into Tokyo and discover everything you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime.Tokyo rewards curiosity - find soaring skyscrapers alongside secret street food joints, and tranquil gardens moments from bustling department stores. Our on-the-ground experts have slurped ramen at Takadanobaba, watched a kabuki performance at Kabuki-za, and strolled along the Meguro Riverside. Just think of us as your friend on the inside. If it's in...

Discover twice the city in half the time with our expert team of travel writers who share what you need to know to plan the ultimate short trip to Tokyo.Imagine a place where neon streetscapes give way to sacred green spaces and late-night karaoke singers share the stage with belly-slapping sumo wrestlers. Every must-see spot in this guide comes straight from travellers and locals who havedined at Tsukiji Market, hopped on a river cruise in Nihombashi, and swooned ...

Dive headfirst into Japan and discover everything you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime.Japan rewards curiosity - discover sizzling street eats alongside world-class restaurants, and timeless villages rubbing shoulders with futuristic cities. Our on-the-ground experts have explored Kyoto's maze-like alleys, devoured ramen in Osaka's steaming backstreet stalls, and taken a dip in the crystal-clear waters of the Yaeyama Islands. Just think of us as your fri...

Lonely Planet's Best Bike Rides Japan reveals 35 incredible two-wheeled escapes–with maps–so you can experience even more of this extraordinary country.Get ready for an unforgettable bike ride across Japan and discover exhilarating cycling adventures that range from a couple of hours to a full day. Travel through Nichinan-Kaigan Quasi-Nat...

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime to Kyoto.Discover Kyoto's most popular experiences and best kept secrets - neighbourhood by neighbourhood - from exploring the sprawling temple grounds of Ninna-ji during cherry-blossom season, to delving into the world of comics at the Kyoto International Manga Museum, and digging into lunch at Yoshikawa for a plate of the best...

This book relates eight people's experience of life after the death of a spouse. It was written by a group of men and women that first met in 2007 and, bonded by grief, still meet to this day. Each person's account is unique and personal. The purpose of this book is to share knowledge with, and lend encouragement to, anyone who has lost a spouse. Readers may find support and healing in these stories from people who understand.  

A tear-free approach to child separation blues-from the bestselling 'No Cry' author a generation of parents have come to trustAlmost every child suffers some sort of anxiety during their first six years of life. Babies cry when grandparents hold them, toddlers cling to mommy's leg, children weep when their parent leaves them at daycare, at school, or to go to work. This can cause frustration and stress in an already too-busy day and can break a parent's heart. Trust...

Beyond Surviving is a raw, beautiful, and inspirational collection of stories written by people who have survived the loss of a loved one to suicide. Our contributing authors speak frankly and from the heart, and delve deep into the confusion, anger, overwhelming sorrow, and feelings of loneliness that can accompany losing a loved one to suicide.Part I of this books takes us through stories of initial shock, denial, confusion and even rage at the loss of our loved one. Part II of t...

The only time Joe felt loveable and worthy was when he was sexual with boys. Handsome and well-educated, he said once the abuse came out, he felt like a monster and feared becoming "Bubba's Bitch" in prison. Joe's story shows the powerful meanings that sex with boys has for him. Joe needs deep, long-term therapy and should never again be alone with children. The same is true for almost all persons who have abused children sexually. While persons who molest children may be charming and pres...

The Golden Gate Bridge is one of the most recognizable structures to define a modern city. Yet, for author Kevin Hines the bridge is not merely a marker of a place or a time. Instead, the bridge marks the beginning of his remarkable story. At 19 years old, Kevin attempted to take his own life by jumping off the Golden Gate Bridge - a distance which took four seconds to fall. Recently diagnosed with bi-polar disorder, Kevin had begun to hear voices telling him he had to die, and days before...

This is a memoir, a journey through a young girl's life, from infancy to maturity, from sickness to health, from darkness to light, from fear to freedom... in Christ. It illuminates the struggles our youth face and how a lack of true relationship with God contributes to the destruction of one's body image and self-esteem. As the author nears death, she comes face-to-face with a loving, forgiving, gracious God and hope springs anew. Miracles abound and a life spent in worship ensues. The story...