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


The Classic Fairy Tales

$19.99
Paperback, Nov 1980
ISBN13: 9780195202199ISBN10: 0195202198
"Sleeping Beauty," "Bluebeard," "Cinderella," "Thumbelina," "Hansel and Gretel," and many other classic fairy tales


The Global Grapevine

Why Rumors of Terrorism, Immigration, and Trade Matter
$27.95
Hardback, May 2010
ISBN13: 9780199736317ISBN10: 0199736316
Documents how Americans grapple with the new global world through everyday thoughts and conversations, and the rumors they spread


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


Myths from Mesopotamia

Creation, the Flood, Gilgamesh, and Others
$13.95
Paperback, Feb 2009
ISBN13: 9780199538362ISBN10: 0199538360
Recent developments in Akkadian grammar and lexicography mean that this new translation--complete with notes, a glossary of deities, place-names, and key terms, and illustrations of the mythical monsters featured in the text--will replace all other versions.


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