The saga of three generations of the Trask and Hamilton families in the early 1900's in Northern California. East of Eden is a work in which Steinbeck created his most mesmerizing characters and explored his most enduring themes: the mystery of identity, the inexplicability of love, and the murderous consequences of love's absence. Adapted for the 1955 film directed by Elia Kazan introducing James Dean and read by thousands as the book that brought...

A collection of concise stories told by the Greek slave, Aesop. Includes facts and legends about his life and commentary on the timeless appeal of his fables.

An anthology comprising seventeen mystery stories with animals as sleuths. The heroes and heroines range from cats to birds, to an elephant. Each entry is accompanied by an introduction.