Heavenly Delusion, Volume 1

Heavenly Delusion, Volume 1
Author: Masakazu Ishiguro
Publisher: DENPA, LLC
Total Pages: 228
Release: 2019-12-24
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN: 1634429419

Within the safety of the walls, youths are raised in a nursery-style setting by robots. While life there may appear stale on the surface, the children are full of potential and curiosity. In many ways it is like a slice of heaven. The outside world is a hell-scape. It is almost entirely void of anything mechanical and is now inhabited by bizarre, yet powerful super-natural beings. Maru, with the aid of Kiruko, is out there crisscrossing what was once Tokyo for heaven. But after searching for so long, maybe heaven is more of an untenable dream than a potential reality.

Heavenly Delusion, Volume 2

Heavenly Delusion, Volume 2
Author: Masakazu Ishiguro
Publisher: DENPA, LLC
Total Pages: 196
Release: 2021-09-22
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN: 1634429451

After heading south to investigate the place known as Tomato Heaven, Maru and Kiruko head back to Tokyo via a “ferry”. But they are ambushed at sea by one of the man-eating Hiruko monsters. This specific beast is amphibious, making him extremely deadly as he can easily take cover in the sea. Meanwhile in the school, Tokio, with the help of his classmate Kuku, uncovers a frightening secret. Maybe life is not what it seems at all. Maybe those who are inside the walls are not in heaven. And maybe the walls are there to keep them all inside!

God Is No Delusion

God Is No Delusion
Author: Thomas Crean
Publisher: Ignatius Press
Total Pages: 149
Release: 2011-02-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1681492105

Richard Dawkins, biologist and best-selling author, claims that belief in God is a "delusion" and that "religion" harms society. Dawkins contends that he has reason and evidence on his side, and he dismisses faith as unfounded, even irrational. Dominican Thomas Crean tackles Dawkins' claims head-on. He presents straightforward arguments for God's existence, and he uses reason and evidence to defend such things as miracles and the authority of the Bible. He also shows how God is important for a coherent understanding of morality, and why Dawkins' approach winds up reducing morality to the individual's subjective likes and dislikes. By demonstrating how Dawkins' criticisms rest on misunderstandings, superficial readings, poor argumentation, a lack of historical awareness, and not a little prejudice, Crean reveals Dawkins to be out of his philosophical and theological depth, and his case against God to be fundamentally flawed.

Heavenly Delusion, Volume 4

Heavenly Delusion, Volume 4
Author: Masakazu Ishiguro
Publisher: DENPA, LLC
Total Pages: 196
Release: 2022-10-18
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN: 1634429958

Upon meeting with a cult known as the Liviemen, Kiruko and Maru are tasked to dispose of some man-eaters. Their project would lead them to the people behind the organization known as the Immortal Order. With conflicting ideologies fighting for their services and rare working machinery in the heart of Tokyo, the two must decide whether or not to continue on their quest or to settle down with "civilization".

Pleasure & Corruption, Volume 1

Pleasure & Corruption, Volume 1
Author: You Someya
Publisher: DENPA, LLC
Total Pages: 198
Release: 2019-10-15
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN: 1634429478

Zen is having a hard time living up to his parents’ expectations. And in Japan, when you are not admitted into a top school, then your chances at a stable future are tenuous at best. It's as if he is metaphorically tied to something he wishes to avoid.

A Generous Orthodoxy

A Generous Orthodoxy
Author: Brian D. McLaren
Publisher: Zondervan
Total Pages: 354
Release: 2009-05-18
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0310565790

A confession and manifesto from a senior leader in the emerging church movement. A Generous Orthodoxy calls for a radical, Christ-centered orthodoxy of faith and practice in a missional, generous spirit. Brian McLaren argues for a post-liberal, post-conservative, post-protestant convergence, which will stimulate lively interest and global conversation among thoughtful Christians from all traditions.In a sweeping exploration of belief, author Brian McLaren takes us across the landscape of faith, envisioning an orthodoxy that aims for Jesus, is driven by love, and is defined by missional intent. A Generous Orthodoxy rediscovers the mysterious and compelling ways that Jesus can be embraced across the entire Christian horizon. Rather than establishing what is and is not “orthodox,” McLaren walks through the many traditions of faith, bringing to the center a way of life that draws us closer to Christ and to each other. Whether you find yourself inside, outside, or somewhere on the fringe of Christianity, A Generous Orthodoxy draws you toward a way of living that looks beyond the “us/them” paradigm to the blessed and ancient paradox of “we.”

Monster, Vol. 1

Monster, Vol. 1
Author: Naoki Urasawa
Publisher: VIZ Media LLC
Total Pages: 426
Release: 2014-07-15
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN: 9781421569062

Johan is a cold and calculating killer with a mysterious past, and brilliant Dr. Kenzo Tenma is the only one who can stop him! Conspiracy and serial murder open the door to a compelling, intricately woven plot in this masterwork of suspense. Everyone faces uncertainty at some point in their lives. Even a brilliant surgeon like Kenzo Tenma is no exception. But there’s no way he could have known that his decision to stop chasing professional success and instead concentrate on his oath to save peoples’ lives would result in the birth of an abomination. The questions of good and evil now take on a terrifyingly real dimension. Years later, in Germany during the tumultuous post-reunification period, middle-aged childless couples are being killed one after another. The serial killer’s identity is known. The reasons why he kills are not. Dr. Tenma sets out on a journey to find the killer’s twin sister, who may hold some clues to solving the enigma of the “Monster.”

My Time in Heaven

My Time in Heaven
Author: Richard Sigmund
Publisher: Whitaker House
Total Pages: 161
Release: 2009-12-14
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1603743502

Is there life after death? After a tragic accident, doctors pronounced Richard Sigmund legally dead. Eight hours later, God miraculously brought him back to life on the way to the morgue. During those hours, God allowed him to experience the glorious beauty, heavenly sounds, sweet aromas, and boundless joys of heaven that await every believer. God then returned him back to earth with a mission to tell the world what he saw. You will thrill to Sigmund’s eyewitness accounts of strolling down heaven’s streets of gold, seeing angels playing with children, talking with Jesus, meeting with people from the Bible, as well as departed family and friends, seeing the mansions, and much more! Through Sigmund’s testimony, God restored sight to the blind, hearing to the deaf, and even raised several people from the dead. Also, glimpse into the horrifying reality of “the other place”—a place where no one wants to go.

God, No!

God, No!
Author: Penn Jillette
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 256
Release: 2012-06-05
Genre: Humor
ISBN: 1451610378

The outspoken half of magic duo Penn & Teller presents an atheist reinterpretation of the Ten Commandments, discussing why doubt, skepticism, and wonder should be celebrated and offering humorous stories from his own experiences.

The Real Heaven

The Real Heaven
Author: Chip Ingram
Publisher: Baker Books
Total Pages: 159
Release: 2016-02-23
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1493401548

Heaven has received a lot of attention in recent years as bestselling books and movies have told the stories of people who claim to have been there. But what does the Bible actually say about heaven? What difference does it make? What happens the moment after we die? What will our relationships be like in heaven? Chip Ingram sets aside the hype and myths and digs into the Scriptures to discover what God actually wants us to know about the hereafter. Most importantly, Ingram shows why our understanding of heaven matters now, in this life. Because what we believe about heaven actually affects us today in ways we may not have imagined.