Magick Matters

“The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Communicating With Spirits” by Rita S. Berkowitz and Deborah S. Romaine

"You’re no idiot, of course. You know life is a journey and that physical birth and death are its points of transition. Many people, across cultures and faiths, believe the spirit lives on—and have experienced contact with the spirits of loved ones who have passed to the higher side. This contact is joyous, comforting, and healing—but you wonder if it’s really real and whether you can share in it, too. Don’t give up the spirit! The Complete Idiot’s Guide® to Communicating with Spirits will show you exactly how to uncover your own mediumistic capabilities and connect with those no longer on the earth plane. In this Complete Idiot’s Guide®, you get: --Tips on how to connect with...>>

“How Not to Make a Human: Pets, Feral Children, Worms, Sky Burial, Oysters” by Karl Steel

"Mainstream medieval thought, like much of mainstream modern thought, habitually argued that because humans alone had language, reason, and immortal souls, all other life was simply theirs for the taking. But outside this scholarly consensus teemed a host of other ways to imagine the shared worlds of humans and nonhumans. How Not to Make a Human engages with these nonsystematic practices and thought to challenge both human particularity and the notion that agency, free will, and rationality are the defining characteristics of being human. Recuperating the Middle Ages as a lost opportunity for decentering humanity, Karl Steel provides a posthuman and ecocritical interrogation of a wide range of medieval texts. Exploring such diverse topics as...>>

“Compendium of Wooden Wand Making Techniques: Mastering the Enchanting Art of Carving, Turning, and Scrolling Wands” by Fox Chapel Publishing

"Your complete guide to wand-making magic: 20 enchanting projects of wooden wand designs inspired by fiction and fantasy Carve, turn, and scroll with five wand projects for each of four woodworking techniques Step-by-step instructions , coordinating photography, and easy-to-use patterns Wand lore and the magical properties and personalities of various wood types Inspirational gallery of characters from famous fantasy series wielding their magical wands and staffs Sketchbook section provides space to work out your own original wand designs Conjuring up wooden wands might seem like a magical process, but Compendium of Wooden Wand Making Techniques is here to show you how simple it can be! In this one-of-a-kind guide to making wands (written for woodworking muggles), you'll learn how to create 20...>>

“Freemasons For Dummies” by Christopher Hodapp

"Fascinated by Freemasons? Freemasons For Dummies is the internationally bestselling introduction to the Masons, the oldest and largest "secret society" in the world. This balanced, eye-opening guide demystifies Freemasonry, explaining everything from its elaborate rituals and cryptic rites, to its curious symbols and their meanings. With new and improved content, including updated examples and references throughout, this new edition of Freemasons For Dummies provides the most straightforward, non-intimidating guide to the subject on the market. Updated expert coverage of the basic beliefs and philosophy behind Freemasonry Revised information on the history of the society, including updates concerning its founding, famous historical members, and pivotal events New...>>