The Polymath: A Cultural History from Leonardo da Vinci to ...

Found insideAll too often these individuals are remembered for just one part of their valuable achievements. In this engaging, erudite account, renowned cultural historian Peter Burke argues for a more rounded view.

Women and Other Monsters: Building a New Mythology

"This essay collection uses female monsters from Greek mythology to explore traits that women are taught to suppress, and encourage readers to embrace them instead"--