“The God Helmet Experiments: The Science that Found God in the Human Brain” by Todd Murphy

"The God Helmet Experiments (proofread and corrected, 2024) is about the research that led to a technology which created a wide range of religious, mystic, and spiritual experiences in the laboratory. These included some visions of god, out of body experiences, waking dreams, apparitions, and the feeling that there is someone standing behind you when no one is there. It's even elicited Near-Death Experience phenomena. Used in other ways, the God Helmet has also created paranormal experiences, including ghostly visions. There were even a few experiments successfully applying the God Helmet for depression. The God Helmet was developed by two scientists at Laurentian University's behavioral neurosciences program, Stan Koren, and Dr. Michael Persinger, who was...>>

“Cult Following: The Extreme Sects That Capture Our Imaginationsā€”and Take Over Our Lives” by J.W. Ocker

"From the author of Cursed Objects and The United States of Cryptids, an eye-popping compendium of the 30 most infamous, audacious, and dangerous cults in history Have you ever wondered how ordinary people end up enmeshed in extreme cults? Everything youā€™ve ever wanted to know about historyā€™s most notorious cultsā€”and the psychology of the people who join themā€”is packed into this accessible, engaging volume. Walk in the footsteps of those who were lured into such sinister groups as: Branch Davidians: This cult was waiting out the apocalypse when the FBI infamously raided their compound in Waco, Texas. Los NarcosatĆ”nicos: This group of drug traffickers in 1980s Mexico committed human...>>

“Frightful Folklore of North America: Illustrated Folk Horror from Greenland to the Panama Canal” by Mike Bass

"Tapping into the resurgence of interest in horror and folklore and illustrated with 75 linocut-style artworks, this contemporary, cool and highly desirable collection of scary North American legends has standout visual appeal. Discover the original folk horror of North America: over 100 of the most terrifying legends and gruesome folklore that emerged over the centuries in response to this wild continentā€™s harsh and awesome landscapes and often tragic history. From the Indigenous Peoples to those who in later times crossed sea and land to settle there, each culture has added its stories, taboos and fears to this ghastly anthology. Read about: Qallupilluit of Nunavut: This green, scaly, web-handed sea-monster hunts along the ice floes,...>>

“Atlas of Paranormal Places: A Journey to the World’s Most Supernatural Places” by Evelyn Hollow

"Uncover fascinating paranormal activity on this chilling, nerve-wracking global tour of 100 haunted locations. Set out on a uniquely dark armchair journey, and witness the shocking supernatural events, ghosts and unexplained phenomena that have captivated humankind for as long as we have told stories to each other, looked to the skies, and wondered whether we really are aloneā€¦ The paranormal places include: The Island of the Dolls in Mexico, where a haunted recluse has hung hundreds of creepy dolls from trees St. Augustine Lighthouse in Florida, USA, the eerie former home of three girls trapped beneath a wheelbarrow Gunnuhver Mud Pool in Iceland, infected by the...>>

“Yokai Bestiary: How to Draw Eerie and Enchanting Japanese Ghouls and Monsters” by Lance Red

šŸ•µļøšŸ·šŸ•µļø zero-dayšŸ•µļøšŸ·šŸ•µļø "Learn how to draw a bestiary of supernatural creatures from Japanese folklore, and discover their origins as you go. Yokai is a Japanese term for mystical beings that encompasses a range of supernatural phenomena, including demons, monsters, ghosts, and shapeshifters. Sometimes cute, sometimes frightening, but always enchanting, the creatures are often at the center of popular anime and manga stories. In Yokai Bestiary, learn how to draw 35 types of yokai while learning the folklore behind them. Created for artists of all skill levels, this step-by-step drawing book shows you how to block in major shapes, provide proper shading to give dimension and depth to your drawings, and draw small but culturally significant details. Among...>>