A collection of 50 writings on diverse aspects of the transition to adulthood. The contributions include personal experiences, practical information about professional work, anthropological descriptions, mythic stories, and comments on social problems such as teenage pregnancy.

What makes Larry a monster, and why doesn't he know that he's a monster? This title discusses philosophical answers to these questions. It also discusses the ethical and existential issues, such as whether Larry is a bad apple or perhaps worth emulating.

Although Dexter Morgan kills only killers, he is not a vigilante but a charming psychopath. His gory appetite is controlled by 'Harry's Code', which limits his victims to those who have gotten away with murder, and his job as a blood-spatter expert for the Miami police department gives him the inside track on those targets.

A humorous and philosophical look at life in Heaven, or is it Hell?

Philosophers look beyond the sea of red dresses to reveal insights about gender inequality, religious oppression, power, and violence.