King's Enuma Elis: The Seven Tablets of Creation is an amazing translation of the Babylonian creation myth.

Chios Classics brings literature's greatest works back to life for new generations. All our books contain a linked table of contents.A History of Sumer and Akkad is an excellent primer on the subject.

Thirteen years ago, a terrible monster called the Poison Queen attacked the Jade Kingdom. A brave party of adventurers defeated her, but in the process one of them was stricken with a curse. In order to survive, she had to pass it down to her own son.Scorned as a cursed child since birth, Caim Halsberg is hated by everyone except his late mother and Tea, a maid working for his family. While his father and twin sister reside in their mansion, Caim is forced to live alone in a forest...

After fusing with the Poison Queen and awakening as the Poison King, Caim has left the Jade Kingdom and headed for the Garnet Empire—accompanied by the three bewitching beauties who have become his lovers. However, just when he’s beginning to enjoy his first leisurely voyage on a ship, the liner is attacked by sky pirates! And even after they finally reach the empire, trouble keeps coming—first assassins and then the kidnapping of Millicia and Lenka. Just who is Millicia, and why was she a...

Now aware of Millicia’s circumstances, Caim and his companions head toward the capital of the Garnet Empire. Or at least, that was their objective—until they find their way blocked by a landslide and are forced to stay in the post town of Jarro. After picking up work as adventurers, they eventually make the drastic decision to head into the monster-infested forest of the lycaons, enlisting the help of a black rabbit beastfolk girl to guide them. At first, everything goes smoothly—so smooth...

After negotiations fall through with the first imperial prince Arthur, Caim and his companions are marked as enemies of the nation and forced to flee the capital of the Garnet Empire. Following Millicia’s suggestion, they decide to head east and meet with her other brother—Lance, the second imperial prince. However, on their way, they pass through a county suffering a wyvern outbreak, and Millicia’s compassion for her people leads her to ask Caim to help save them. The Poison King thus res...

Just when they think they will be able to continue their journey to meet Millicia’s older brother Lance, Caim and his companions encounter Rozbeth the Headhuntress, an assassin who has come to take Millicia’s life. However, after drowning her in pleasure and adding her to his harem, Caim and the girls find themselves under attack. It seems Rozbeth’s failure has resulted in a free-for-all, with a slew of assassins competing to see who can kill the princess first. But there are even more une...

After overcoming their pursuers and the assassins targeting Millicia, Caim and the girls finally manage to join up with Lance. However, there’s no time to rest—the other imperial prince, Arthur, will attack in a week. As everyone prepares, Caim decides to fight on the front lines, intending to make Lance the next emperor for Millicia’s sake. But amid the chaos, with the war drawing ever closer, a certain butterfly woman suddenly appears in Caim’s dream and challenges him to show his worth ...

The war isn’t over yet! The battle on the Beta Plains ended with Lance’s victory, but Arthur managed to escape back to the capital of the Garnet Empire. Because Lance needs time to nurse his wounds, however, they cannot pursue the conqueror prince. Instead, Caim uses this downtime to go on separate dates with each of his lovers and have a little fun with them. After that comes the final showdown against Arthur! Who will ascend the throne of the empire? The time has come for the climax of t...

Leonard Kings A History of Sumer and Akkad is an authoritative history on the earliest civilizations in Mesopotamia. The expansive text begins with an overview of the racial makeup of the people, the civilizations most notable cities, and the various dynasties of the kingdoms. Lastly, the cultural influence of these empires is discussed. A table of contents is included for easier navigation.

"Elizabethan Commando."—The New York Times"Delightful reading for adults and thrilling fare for teenagers."—Los Angeles TimesYoung John Forrester never knew his father, a man who left his family and his home in England in search of the treasure of El Dorado…and disappeared.But when he receives news that his father is still alive and being held prisoner in Spain, John is thrust on a mission to save him…but he must s...

A thrilling, "action-packed page-turner" (Wall Street Journal) based on a true story of anarchy and assassination in Edwardian London, centred around one detective’s mission to preserve the life of his king and prevent a bloody war in Europe.From humble beginnings in Ireland, William Melville has risen through hard work, intelligence, and occasional brute force to become head of Scotland Yard’s Special Branch, personal bodyguard to Queen Victoria and her f...