On Monsters

An Unnatural History of Our Worst Fears
$27.95
Hardback, Sep 2009
ISBN13: 9780195336160ISBN10: 019533616X
A fearless look at the many ways monsters--from the ancient past to the distant future--hold a mirror up to human nature


Tending the Heart of Virtue

How Classic Stories Awaken a Child's Moral Imagination
$29.95
Paperback, Jan 2002
ISBN13: 9780195152647ISBN10: 0195152646
An eloquent guide to how the classic fairy tales and fantasies awaken a child's moral imagination


Classical Mythology

A Guide to the Mythical World of the Greeks and Romans
$19.99
Paperback, Oct 2005
ISBN13: 9780195300352ISBN10: 0195300351
A unique introduction to classical mythology, locating these fabulous stories in place and time


Pedophiles and Priests

Anatomy of a Contemporary Crisis
$25.00
Paperback, Apr 2001
ISBN13: 9780195145977ISBN10: 0195145976
Offers an eye-opening look at the way in which an issue takes hold of the popular imagination


Classical Mythology

A Very Short Introduction
$11.95
Paperback, Oct 2007
ISBN13: 9780192804761ISBN10: 0192804766
From Zeus and Europa, to Diana, Pan, and Prometheus, here is a concise, engaging exploration of the rich history and diverse interpretations of classical mythology


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