#2452 - Roger Avary

This book introduces the New Chronology theory, arguing that conventional historical timelines before the 16th century are flawed and falsified. It uses modern mathematical statistics, computer modeling, and astronomical data from eclipses and zodiacs to 'fold' ancient history onto the Middle Ages, suggesting written history begins around 800 AD. Key claims include Jesus Christ born in 1153 AD and crucified in 1186 AD, with Biblical events linked to medieval Constantinople; the theory is rejected by mainstream historians as pseudohistory.

Eric Dubay's book presents the largest collection of supposed 'proofs' against the spherical, rotating Earth model promoted by NASA and others. It challenges mainstream scientific views on Earth's shape, gravity, and cosmology, serving as a key text for flat Earth proponents worldwide. The work has been widely referenced and debated, including in critical responses that address each proof individually.

Isaac Asimov's Asimov on Numbers gathers seventeen essays originally published in magazines, delving into mathematical concepts like zero, pi, e, infinity, and imaginary numbers, alongside practical applications in measurement systems, calendars, and interdisciplinary connections. With his engaging style blending history, anecdotes, and equations, Asimov traces the evolution of numbers from ancient civilizations to modern insights, advocating for simpler systems like the metric over outdated ones like Roman numerals.

When a Boeing 777 lands at JFK Airport with all aboard dead except four survivors, CDC epidemiologist Dr. Ephraim Goodweather investigates what turns out to be a vampiric plague unleashed by an ancient entity called the Master hidden in a coffin. Joined by Holocaust survivor Abraham Setrakian, who recognizes the supernatural threat from his past, Eph and a small group of allies battle the spreading infection amid chaos in New York City. The story explores themes of survival, family peril, and an epic struggle against vampiric hordes as the protagonists confront human conspirators and the undead.

Midnight Express is a non-fiction book by Billy Hayes and William Hoffer, detailing Hayes' experiences as a young American imprisoned in Turkey for attempting to smuggle hashish. The book chronicles his extended sentence and eventual escape.