"In antiquity the wild places of the world were menaced by the dreaded "king of all reptiles," the basikisk, a creature so vile that it could turn brave heroes to stone with a mere look. Today we face the basilisk every time we are gripped with anxiety so strong it stops us in our tracks.

Through a look at nine time-honored defenses against the basilisk, this booklet will help you find the best ways to fend off perilous monster's petrifying gaze.