Magick Matters

“UFOs And Popular Culture: An Encyclopedia Of Contemporary Mythology” by James R. Lewis

"From religious beliefs and legends to movies and TV shows, from advertising and celebrities to Internet sites and photo ops, this illustrated A–Z encyclopedia makes it easy to locate each topic, and the opportunities for further research assure its timeliness. Is the human race the result of a breeding experiment carried out by ancient astronauts? Are satanists, extraterrestrials―or both―mutilating cattle? Whimsical and fascinating, UFOs and Popular Culture explores a rich facet of Americana and its impact on contemporary society. The UFO phenomenon is put into folkloric and psychological perspective, revealing much about our collective psyche. From religious beliefs and legends to movies and TV shows; from advertising and celebrities to Internet sites and photo ops; this...>>

“Trail of Terror: The Black Monk of Pontefract, Cripple Creek Jail, Firehouse Phantom, and Other True Hauntings” by Richard Estep

"Follow the thrilling investigations of a man who has peered into more dark places than most and sought the answers to questions we fear to ask From the watchful ghosts in the Denver Firehouse Museum to the dark spirit that terrorizes the London Underground, Trail of Terror invites you on a hair-raising adventure to haunted locations across the United States and England. Discover the restless phantoms who inhabit the Hostel, one of Britain's most famous haunted houses. Explore the Cripple Creek Jail, where prisoners and jailers alike are held long after death. Enter the infamous Black Monk House of West Yorkshire, home of the king of poltergeists. Richard Estep gives you an in-depth look at these...>>

“A Garland of Forgotten Goddesses: Tales of the Feminine Divine from India and Beyond” by Michael Slouber

"Imagining the divine as female is rare—even controversial—in most religions. Hinduism, by contrast, preserves a rich and continuous tradition of goddess worship. A Garland of Forgotten Goddesses conveys the diversity of this tradition by bringing together a fresh array of captivating and largely overlooked Hindu goddess tales from different regions. As the first such anthology of goddess narratives in translation, this collection highlights a range of sources from ancient myths to modern lore. The goddesses featured here battle demons, perform miracles, and grant rare Tantric visions to their devotees. Each translation is paired with a short essay that explains the goddess’s historical and social context, elucidating the ways religion adapts to changing times."...>>

“Scottish Witches” by Lily Seafield

"This bestselling book of Scottish ghosts, superstitions and folklore consists of stories that range in time from the seventeenth century to the recent past. In a lively, entertaining anthology, you will be introduced some of Scotland's best ghosts. Drummers, bagpipe poltergeists, hillsides, islands, battle sites, ruined churches, hotels, houses and castles - in Scotland that have escaped an odd atmosphere or a haunted appearance. In this abundant collection of over 140 stories of Scotland's rich and varied folklore, ladies, grey ladies, spectral kings and queens, mischievous ghosts, whispering ghosts, calm washerwomen and phantom dogs among many other assorted ghosts and stories. Scotland's vibrant storytelling tradition is captured here, with tales of sightings, noises, spectres...>>

“Handbook for Hot Witches: Dame Darcy’s Illustrated Guide to Magic, Love, and Creativity” by Dame Darcy

"Combine a graphic novel with a dash of crafts, a sprinkle of feminist fairy tales, and a whole cauldron of spells―voilà!―Dame Darcy's Handbook for Hot Witches. This is the guide for girls who want cool things to do and great friends to do them with, who aren't afraid to be their different, awesome selves. It's a celebration of powerful, creative girls―the sort of girls who may have been called "witches" once, but who, as this book proclaims, are "hot," because of their talent and their uniqueness. With sections on banjo playing, beauty spells, palm reading, and much more, this fully illustrated handbook will send girls on their way to independence, creativity, and magic."...>>