“The New Testament of The Flying Spaghetti Monster; Dinner 2.0: The New and Improved Recipe!” by Violet Johnson

"The New Testament of The Flying Spaghetti Monster: Dinner 2.0 is the Holy Book of The Unitarian Church of Pasta. They are a breakaway sect of Pastafarianism that focuses on inclusion. These words were spoken by His Noodliness to the prophet Violet Johnson, in hopes of clarifying His message. He hopes that all Pastafarians will consider reading the words set down here, and that even those who do not yet believe in our Divine Carbohydrate will try his tasty new recipe and find that it is delicious. All glory to His Noodliness the Flying Spaghetti Monster, R’amen!"...>>

“The Secrets of the I Ching: Ancient Wisdom and New Science” by Joseph K. Kim

🕵️🐷🕵️ zero-day🕵️🐷🕵️ "A comprehensive guide to the mysteries of the I Ching. Originally discovered around 3,000 BCE, the I Ching is a collection of symbols that explain how patterns in the universe change and shift. These sixty-four symbols contain within them one of the most powerful keys to understanding the world around us. The Secrets of the I Ching is the definitive guide to understanding the ancient mysteries and foundations of the I Ching. Authors Dr. David Lee and Joseph K. Kim guide the reader from the very beginning of Eastern thought, the concepts of Tao and Tai Chi, through the theory of Yin-Yang, Trinity, the Five Elements, and other critical concepts that will unlock the full...>>

“Manga Yokai Stories: Ghostly Tales from Japan” by Lafcadio Hearn, Sean Michael Wilson and Inko Ai Takita

"This thrilling collection of seven Japanese ghost stories will captivate lovers of yokai stories! These classic Japanese ghost stories are based on those written by famed author Lafcadio Hearn between 1890 and 1904. Here, they are retold by award-winning comic book writer Sean Michael Wilson, who has garnered a worldwide fan base for his manga adaptations of works of Japanese literature, including such classics as The Book of Five Rings and The Demon's Sermon on the Martial Arts. Manga Yokai Stories includes: Nuke-kubi: A masterless samurai is trapped in a house haunted by headless goblins The Screen Maiden: A young man develops an obsession with a woman in a painting...>>

“Maneki Neko: The Japanese Secret to Good Luck and Happiness” by Nobuo Suzuki (updated)

🕵️🐷🕵️ zero-day🕵️🐷🕵️ "What does "good luck" look like and how do you achieve it? Lucky symbols, lucky numbers, lucky charms and luck-creating rituals—how is it that a disciplined and hard-working country like Japan is so invested in the idea of luck? And what, exactly, does "good luck" mean? This insightful book—by a leading expert on the subject—explores the ways in which "good luck" symbols and rituals in Japan are used in tandem with diligence and a positive attitude to help people overcome life's many twists, turns and bad patches. It explores how customs and beliefs play a vital role in creating positive expectations and outcomes—and includes practical exercises for bringing good fortune and happiness into your own life. Author...>>

“Midnight Rambles: H.P. Lovecraft in Gotham” by David J. Goodwin

"A micro-biography of horror fiction’s most influential author and his love–hate relationship with New York City. By the end of his life and near financial ruin, pulp horror writer Howard Phillips Lovecraft resigned himself to the likelihood that his writing would be forgotten. Today, Lovecraft stands alongside J. R. R. Tolkien as the most influential genre writer of the twentieth century. His reputation as an unreformed racist and bigot, however, leaves readers to grapple with his legacy. Midnight Rambles explores Lovecraft’s time in New York City, a crucial yet often overlooked chapter in his life that shaped his literary career and the inextricable racism in his work. Initially, New York stood as a place of liberation...>>