Soulful Serenade

Night Flight

Dumbass to Kickass: Uncensored & Unfiltered

Life is a rollercoaster, and this book isn’t here to sugarcoat it—it’s here to shove you onto the ride, seatbelt is optional. From navigating the clutteration of our messy lives (yes, including that teetering TBR pile you swear you’ll get to someday) to redefining what it means to fail successfully, this book is your unapologetic guide to turning life’s screw-ups into punchlines. Packed with sarcastic life advice, brutally honest truths, and a Dumbass Dictionary that will make you question your existence (and your book-buying habits), “Dumbass to Kickass” is the wake-up call you didn’t know you needed. If you’ve ever felt like you’re taking the scenic route through life—and not in the cute, Instagram-worthy way—this book will feel like a comforting slap in the face. Perfect for anyone who loves a good laugh, hates empty self-help platitudes, and isn’t afraid to embrace their inner chaos. So go ahead, turn the page. Let’s kick some dumbass habits together. Or at least laugh while trying.

The Encyclopedia of Japanese Horror Films

The Encyclopedia of Japanese Horror Films covers virtually every horror film made in Japan from the past century to date. In addition to entries on productions, both major and modest, this encyclopedia also includes entries for notable directors, producers, and actors. Each film entry includes comprehensive details, situates the film in the context and history of Japanese horror cinema, and includes brief suggestions for further reading. Although emphasizing horror as a general theme, this encyclopedia also encompasses other genres that are associated with this theme, including Comedy Horror, Science Fiction Horror, Cyber-punk Horror, Ero Guru (Erotic Grotesque), and Anime Horror. The Encyclopedia of Japanese Horror Films is a comprehensive reference volume that will appeal to both cinema scholars as well as to the many fans of this popular genre.