The Epic of Gilgamesh (Foster Benjamin R.)(Paperback)

The Epic of Gilgamesh (Foster Benjamin R.)(Paperback)

Civilizations of Ancient Iraq (Foster Benjamin R.)(Paperback)

In Civilizations of Ancient Iraq, Benjamin and Karen Foster tell the fascinating story of ancient Mesopotamia from the earliest settlements ten thousand years ago to the Arab conquest in the seventh century. Accessible and concise, this is the most up-to-date and authoritative book on the subject

Before the Muses: An Anthology of Akkadian Literature (Foster Benjamin R.)(Paperback)

The Epic of Gilgamesh (George Andrew)(Paperback)

The ancient Sumerian poem The Epic of Gilgamesh is one of the oldest written stories in existence, translated with an introduction by Andrew George in Penguin Classics. Miraculously preserved on clay tablets dating back as much as four thousand years, the poem of Gilgamesh, king of Uruk, is the

A Short History of Fantasy (Farah Mendlesohn)(Paperback)

Some of the earliest books ever written, including 'The Epic of Gilgamesh' and the 'Odyssey,' deal with monsters, marvels, extraordinary voyages, and magic, and this genre, known as fantasy, remained an essential part of European literature through the rise of the modern realist novel. Tracing the

The Epic of Gilgamesh (Kovacs Maureen Gallery)(Paperback)

Since the discovery over one hundred years ago of a body of Mesopotamian poetry preserved on clay tablets, what has come to be known as the Epic of Gilgamesh has been considered a masterpiece of ancient literature. It recounts the deeds of a hero-king of ancient Mesopotamia, following him through

Gilgamesh: The Life of a Poem (Schmidt Michael)(Paperback)

Reflections on a lost poem and its rediscovery by contemporary poets Gilgamesh is the most ancient long poem known to exist. It is also the newest classic in the canon of world literature. Lost for centuries to the sands of the Middle East but found again in the 1850s, it is a story of monsters,

Fellowship of the Ring (Tolkien J. R. R.)(Paperback / softback)

The first part of J. R. R. Tolkien's epic adventureTHE LORD OF THE

Return of the King (Tolkien J. R. R.)(Paperback / softback)

The third part of J.R.R. Tolkien's epic adventureTHE LORD OF THE

War for Eternity - The Return of Traditionalism and the Rise of the Populist Right (Teitelbaum Benjamin R.)(Paperback / softback)

Gilgamesh Retold (Lewis Jenny)(Paperback)

A new translation of Gilgamesh by a leading female poet uncovers new thematic

The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin (Franklin Benjamin)(Paperback)

Unabridged student-sized 8.5'x11' value reproduction of The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin. This classic is a must read because Franklin writes as if the reader is right there with him, relating his story, feeling his success and his pains. The writing is an honest self-evaluation of the man

Foster on EU Law (Foster Nigel)(Paperback / softback)

Foster on EU Law offers an incisive account of the institutions and procedures of the EU alongside focused analysis of core substantive areas. This clear two-part structure provides students with a solid foundation in the mechanisms and applications of EU law, making it an ideal text for those new

Sayings of Benjamin Disraeli (Disraeli Benjamin)(Paperback / softback)

The wit and wisdom of Benjamin Disraeli, British statesman and twice Prime Minister of the United Kingdom - with a new foreword by Lord

Benjamin Franklin (Blum Alex A.)(Paperback)

An illustrated biography of the life of Benjamin Franklin. Classics Illustrated tells the extraordinary life tale of Benjamin Franklin in colorful comic strip form, offering an excellent introduction for younger readers. This edition also includes a timeline of events surrounding Franklin's life

Clash of Kings (Martin George R. R.)(Paperback)

The second volume of A Song of Ice and Fire, the greatest fantasy epic of the modern age. GAME OF THRONES is now a major TV series from HBO, featuring a stellar cast. Throughout Westeros, the cold winds are rising. From the ancient citadel of Dragonstone to the forbidding lands of Winterfell, chaos

Thousandfold Thought - Book 3 of the Prince of Nothing (Bakker R. Scott)(Paperback / softback)

The epic conclusion to the acclaimed Prince of Nothing

Dictator (Terry Philip)(Paperback)

Dictator/Gilgamesh is the most risky and compelling project to date by the great re-inventor of

Herald of the Storm (Steelhaven: Book One) (Ford R. S.)(Paperback / softback)

A new epic fantasy for fans of Joe Abercrombie and George R. R

Game of Thrones (Martin George R. R.)(Paperback)

The first volume of A Song of Ice and Fire, the greatest fantasy epic of the modern age. GAME OF THRONES is now a major TV series from HBO, starring Sean Bean. Summers span decades. Winter can last a lifetime. And the struggle for the Iron Throne has begun. As Warden of the north, Lord Eddard Stark

Gilgamesh (Mitchell Stephen)(Paperback / softback)

Gilgamesh is a born leader, but in an attempt to control his growing arrogance, the Gods create Enkidu, a wild man, his equal in strength and courage. Enkidu is trapped by a temple prostitute, civilised through sexual experience and brought to Gilgamesh. They become best friends and battle evil

The Fellowship of the Ring : The Lord of the Rings, Part 1 - J. R. R. Tolkien

Continuing the story begun in The Hobbit, this is the first part of Tolkien's epic masterpiece, The Lord of the Rings, featuring a striking black cover based on Tolkien's own design, the definitive text, and a detailed map of Middle-earth. Sauron, the Dark Lord, has gathered to him all the Rings of

Book of the Subgenius (Subgenius Foundation)(Paperback)

Sometimes a book goes too far. Sometimes is... now. First, there was The Gilgamesh. Then... the Bhagavad-Gita Then... the Torah, the New Testament, the Koran Then... the Book of Mormon, Dianetics, I'm OK You're OK. And now...The Book of the Subgenius (How to Prosper in the Coming Weird

The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin (Franklin Benjamin)(Paperback)

'The best and most beautiful edition of the Autobiography].'--J. H. Plumb, New York Review of Books 'Among the many editions available-read Yale's. Its text is the most reliable (the Franklin papers are at Yale) and its supplementary material is uniformly useful.'--Jonathan Yardley, Washington