Magick Matters

“A Cornish Bestiary” by Luke Thompson

"Did you hear about the Redruth girl who vomited snails? Or how the saint of Gunwalloe saved his sister's eye from a goose? Can you cure warts with a slug, or whooping cough with spiders? In A Cornish Bestiary you'll find familiar faunal favourites like the red-eyed Owlman, ominous Black Dogs and the iconic Cornish Chough, alongside more reclusive specimens. From Camborne's frog king and Ladock's feathered fiend to a horrifying plague of flies and an absence of wolves, this illustrated compendium of Cornwall's most curious creatures brings together stories from natural history and folklore, broadside ballads and news reports, celebrating the wonderful history we share with the animals around us."...>>

“Lost: Stories of People, Places, and Things Lost Throughout History” by Tom Adams (DK Publishing)

"What happens when ancient queens, space probes, and even millions in Bitcoin simply vanish? Discover the secrets and stories behind history’s most baffling disappearances. Journey across the world and through the ages in this truly fascinating history book for kids 7+, discovering how extraordinary treasures came to be “lost”. From legendary pirates and ancient empires to sunken ships and missing jewels, every page reveals an intriguing new mystery, complete with colourful, captivating visuals showing how each story might have unfolded. Written by award-winning TV producer and author, Tom Adams, LOST is a fresh take on history. With different, equally compelling categories - from missing people and places to art and literature - there truly is ...>>

“The Tao of Pooh” by Benjamin Hoff (2026 edition)

🕵️🐷🕵️ zero-day🕵️🐷🕵️ "Experience the gentle character of Winnie-the-Pooh through the lens of ancient Taoist principles, and discover how simplicity, humility, and naturalness lead to a happier and more harmonious life. First published in 1982, The Tao of Pooh introduces the principles of Taoist philosophy through the humor and familiar world of Winnie-the-Pooh by A. A. Milne. At the heart of the book is the concept of living in harmony with the Tao—the natural way of things. Pooh, with his unpretentious and sincere outlook, embodies the principle of wu wei, or "effortless action". He does not strive to be clever or ambitious. Instead, he responds naturally to life as it unfolds. In contrast, characters such as ...>>

“A Curious Presence: An Exploration of Ghosts and the People Who Haunt Them” by Margo MacDonald

🕵️🐷🕵️ zero-day🕵️🐷🕵️ "A spellbinding, inquisitive journey into the nature of the unseen for anyone as curious about the afterlife as they are about life Hauntings happen. But why? Are they caused by ghosts, or something else? What is a ghost, anyway? After centuries of ghost-hunting by experts and amateurs alike, are we any closer to knowing? Like many, Margo MacDonald once believed that all hauntings were the work of restless spirits, but after two decades spent engaging with firsthand accounts of paranormal encounters — and having a few of her own — she has more questions than answers. MacDonald asks: Why are we haunted by tragedy but not by joy? If a ghost lives in ...>>

“Stranger and Stranger: The Neuroscience of How Mind and Cosmos Communicate” by Richard Silberstein

🕵️🐷🕵️ zero-day🕵️🐷🕵️ "Reveals how psi abilities are real and can transform our world • Shares groundbreaking research on telepathy, precognition, and other anomalous abilities of consciousness • Explores the philosophy of neutral monism and the interconnected nature of consciousness and physical reality • Demonstrates how focused intention and consciousness can shape the future Exploring the growing overlap between neuroscience and psi research, cognitive neuroscientist Richard Silberstein provides an overview of experimental evidence that challenges the materialist view of consciousness. He has found that psi abilities, like telepathy and precognition, are not only real but can transform our world. Sharing his own groundbreaking research along with other scientific and medical findings, Silberstein reveals the brain-consciousness relationship ...>>