The classic hero of myth and legend is defined in masculine terms, but to judge a woman by the strengths and virtues of the typical male hero does her an injust

Collects short stories and poetry in different genres from the leading authors of Australian young adult fiction today.

This book contains fascinating examination of lost civilizations, ancient mysteries and alternative history around the world, with over 50 photographs and illus

This book recounts the fascinating lives of thirty real women of the ancient Mediterranean from the Palaeolithic to the Byzantines. Accessible, engagingly writt

In the village of Bisipara in eastern India, an anthropologist is witness to a drama when a young girl takes a fever and quickly dies. The villagers find Susill