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Russia is a rare transcontinental country, with its small western part belonging to Europe and its large eastern part belonging to Asia. The dividing line is the Ural Mountains. Fluent readers will see both sides of Russia and discover the cultural elements that unite all of its people.

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Tubbz kachnička představuje Amy Rose ze hry Sonic v podobě sběratelské figurky o velikosti 5,5 cm. Produkt je určen pro fanoušky franšízy a je vhodný pro děti od 6 let. Jedná se o kompaktní a detailně zpracovaný kus.

• Autentická podoba Amy Rose ze hry Sonic
• Kompaktní velikost 5,5 cm, ideální pro sběratelské účely
• Vhodné pro děti od 6 let, bezpečné a odolné
• Atraktivní design pro fanoušky série Sonic

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A 2022 BOOK OF THE YEAR FOR: Sunday Times * Irish Times * Spectator * Financial Times * Telegraph * Aspects of History‘The history book you need if you want to understand modern Russia'' ANNE APPLEBAUM‘A magnificent, magisterial thousand year history of Russia . . . by one of the masters of Russian scholarship'' SIMON SEBAG MONTEFIORE‘A great historian at the peak of his powers'' WILLIAM DALRYMPLE''[An] excellent short study’ MAX HASTINGS, SUNDAY TIMES‘If you really want to understand Putin’s Russia today, anchored in its past of myths, then you simply have to read Figes’s superb account’ ANTONY BEEVOR''A lucid chronological journey that ably illustrates how narratives from the nation’s past have been used to shape its autocratic present’ OBSERVER''A valuable, instructive overview'' INDEPENDENT -------------------------From the great storyteller of Russia, a spellbinding account of the stories that have shaped the country’s past – and how they can inform its present.No other country has been so divided over its own past as Russia. None has changed its story so often. How the Russians came to tell their story, and to reinvent it as they went along, is a vital aspect of their history, their culture and beliefs. To understand what Russia’s ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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sběratelská kachnička Amy Rose Sonic
Tubbz kachnička Amy Rose 5,5 cm
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plastová kachnička Amy Rose

The self-made musical artist follows his bestseller IT’S ALL IN YOUR HEAD with this second inspirational book for everyone who’s looking for answers in all the wrong places. It’s a book about self-empowerment, self-awareness, and ultimately self-love.Independent rapper, songwriter, singer, and producer Russ sells out concerts across America and around the globe, collaborating with top artists, such as Snoop Dogg, Joey Bada$$, Ed Sheeran, Rick Ross, Lil Baby, Jadakiss, Bia, and Mozzy to name a few. At twenty-seven, he became a bestselling author with the publication of his debut book, IT’S ALL IN YOUR HEAD. Now, at thirty-one, Russ returns with a second book even more profound and intimate than his first. Building on his message of self-acceptance, It Was You All Along goes deeper into Russ’s heart and soul as it tracks the keys to knowing and loving yourself.The book addresses the question posed by the subtitle—what if you’re the one you’ve been waiting for?—a line from Russ’s first album inspired by his mother’s advice. Success comes from loving and believing in yourself and working hard regardless of obstacles and naysayers. Published in conjunction with his tour of the same name, It Was You All Along expands on themes ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Chapter 1. Introduction: Analyzing the Shifts in Sino-Russian Strategic Cooperation Since 2014.- Part I. Mutual Perceptions and Narratives.- Chapter 2. Putin''s Russia: Global Strategic Outlook and Policies − What Role for China?.- Chapter 3. Imperialist, Comrade in Arms, Foe, Partner, and Now Ally? China''s Changing Views of Russia.- Chapter 4. Domestic Politics: A Forgotten Factor in the Russian-Chinese Relationship.- Part II. The Military Dimension of Sino-Russian Cooperation: Case Studies.- Chapter 5. Russian-Chinese military-technological cooperation and the Ukrainian factor.- Chapter 6. Russia-China Naval Partnership and Its Significance.- Chapter 7. Chinese and Russian Military Modernization and the Fourth Industrial Revolution.- Chapter 8. China-Russia Cooperation in Nuclear Deterrence.- Part III.- Spatial and Multilateral Aspects of Sino-Russian Cooperation: Case Studies.- Chapter 9. Digital Authoritarianism and Technological Cooperation in Sino-Russian Relations: Common Goals and Diverging Standpoints.- Chapter 10. Sino-Russian Scientific Cooperation in the Arctic: From Deep Sea to Deep Space.- Chapter 11. Partnership Without Substance: Sino-Russian Relations in Central and Eastern Europe.- Chapter 12. Cooperation Between Russia and China in Multilateral Organizations - a Tactical or a Strategic Alliance?.- Part IV.- The Way Forward: How Could the West Cope with Russia and China?.- Chapter 13. What a Military Alliance Between Russia and China Would Mean ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Three decades after the Soviet Union''s collapse, Russia has transformed from a fringe player to a resurgent great power in Africa. The October 2019 Russia-Africa Summit in Sochi highlighted the appeal of Russia''s normative agenda, the ubiquity of Russian military technology, and the breadth of Moscow''s presence on the continent. Beneath the pageantry, a darker side of Russia''s African resurgence looms large. From Libya to Madagascar, Russia has used sinister tactics to expand its influence, such as private military contractors, shadowy mining and energy deals with authoritarian regimes, and election interference campaigns. This book presents a chronological examination of Russia''s post-Cold War foreign policy towards Africa, and outlines the factors that have enabled and impeded the growth of its influence. It pays special attention to the non-material factors behind this rising power; the domestic drivers of Russian decision-making; Moscow''s relationships with fellow external powers; and African perspectives on Russia''s geopolitical role. Samuel Ramani''s analysis cites extensively both Russian-language media and academic sources, and his own interviews with Russian and African elites. His fascinating study challenges popular depictions of Russia as an opportunistic anti-Western actor, instead emphasising Moscow''s strategic commitment to Africa and the endurance of historical memory.

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Robert Service''s The Penguin History of Modern Russia: From Tsarism to the Twenty-first Century provides a superb panorama of Russia in the modern age. Russia''s recent past has encompassed revolution, civil war, mass terror and two world wars, and the country is still undergoing huge change. In his acclaimed history, now revised and updated with a new introduction and final chapter, Robert Service explores the complex, changing interaction between rulers and ruled from Tsar Nicholas II, through the Russian Revolutions of 1905 and 1917; from Lenin and Stalin through to Gorbachev, Yeltsin, Putin and beyond. This new edition also discusses Russia''s unresolved economic and social difficulties and its determination to regain its leading role on the world stage and explains how, despite the recent years of de-communization, the seven decades of communist rule which penetrated every aspect of life still continue to influence Russia today. ''Always well-informed and balanced in his judgements, clear and concise in his analysis ... Service is extremely good on Soviet politics'' Orlando Figes, Sunday Telegraph ''A fine book ... it is a dizzying tale and Service tells it well; he has none of the ideological baggage that has so often bedevilled Western histories of Russia'' ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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'What beautiful writing, crafting, and pacing. And what a heart Amy Griffin has. Your own heart will break, and mend, as you read' Susan Cain, #1 New York Times bestselling author'With this powerful little book, she joins the ranks of women who, like the brilliant Gisèle Pelicot in France, are shaking off the stigma of abuse and reattaching it to the perpetrators' The Times‘For such a long time, people discussed my running. It took up so much space in my life. And yet nobody ever thought to ask: What are you running from?’For decades, Amy ran. Through the dirt roads of Amarillo, Texas, where she grew up; to the streets of New York, where she built her adult life; through marriage, motherhood, and a thriving career. To outsiders, it all looked, in many ways, perfect. But Amy was running from something – a secret she was keeping not only from her family and friends, but unconsciously from something terrible in her past. When her ten-year-old daughter confronts her on the distance between them, Amy is propelled to confront what she has spent a lifetime trying to escape. So begins Amy’s journey through the world of MDMA-assisted psychedelic therapy, to the ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Instant National Bestseller! Wall Street Journal bestseller; USA Today bestseller; Publishers Weekly bestseller; international bestseller.An inspirational book by self-made musical superstar, Russ, reminding you that it starts with YOU, to believe in yourself, and to get out of your own way. Twenty-seven-year-old rapper, songwriter, and producer Russ walks his own path, at his own pace. By doing so, he proved that he didn''t need a major label to surpass over a billion streams on Spotify/Apple Music, get on Forbes'' 2019 ''30 Under 30," make the Forbes'' ''30 Under 30 Cash Kings'' at number 20 for most earned, sell out arenas across the U.S. and around the globe, and become one of the most popular and engaged rappers right now. His method was simple: love and believe in yourself absolutely and work hard no matter what. In this memoir, Russ inspires readers to walk to their individual rhythms and beat their biggest obstacles: themselves. With chapters named after his most powerful and popular songs, IT''S ALL IN YOUR HEAD will reflect on the lessons he''s learned from his career, family, and relationships. He''ll push readers to bet on themselves, take those leaps of faith, and recognize struggles as opportunities. With illustrations ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Arguably the most gifted artist of her generation, Amy Winehouse died tragically young, aged just 27. With a worldwide fanbase and millions of record sales to her name, she should have had the world at her feet. Instead, in the years prior to her passing, she battled with addictions and was often the subject of lurid tabloid headlines. But who was the real Amy?Amy''s mother, Janis, knew her in a way that no-one else did. In this warm, poignant and, at times, heartbreaking memoir, she reveals the full story of the daughter she loved. As the world watched the rise of a superstar, then the freefall of an addict to her untimely death, Janis simply saw her Amy, the girl she''d given birth to in 1983; the girl she''d raised and stood by despite her unruly behaviour; the girl whose body she was forced to identify two days after her death - and the girl she''s grieved for every day since.Packed with exclusive material that has never been seen before, such as extracts from Amy''s teenage diaries, photos and notes, Loving Amy offers a new and intimate perspective on the life and death of the phenomenon that is Amy Winehouse.

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This text traces the lineage and development of Russian foreign policy with the insight that comes from a historical perspective. Now fully updated, the seventh edition incorporates new coverage of issues including relations with the major powers and with other post-communist states, with an emphasis on tensions with the United States and engagement with Ukraine, Crimea, and Syria. International security issues including arms control, sanctions, and intervention continue to grow in importance.Domestic and regional issues related to natural resource politics, human rights, Islamism, and terrorism also persist. Chronologically organized chapters highlight the continuities of Russia’s behavior in the world since tsarist times as well as the major sources of change and variability over the revolutionary period, wartime alliances and Cold War, détente, the Soviet collapse, and the first post-communist decades. The basic framework used in the book is a modified realism that stresses the balance of power and the importance of national interest, and it identifies several factors (both internal and external) that condition Russian policy.The interpretations are original and based on a mix of primary and secondary sources. New to the Seventh EditionA new concluding chapter: Russia Openly Confronts the "Collective West". Thoroughly updated coverage of Russia’s bilateral relations ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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This illuminating book explains how and why Russia’s relations with the west have deteriorated to the point of initiating a new era of ‘great power competition’. An updated version of the bestselling 2016 edition, it explores the decline in relations since the early 2000s, taking in the war in Syria and the 2022 escalation in Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Beyond geopolitical considerations, the book delves into the nature of power in Russia itself, providing an in-depth examination of the networks of influence that define the country's political landscape.In doing so it moves beyond the simplistic, Putin-centric narratives often found in western accounts, offering readers a fresh perspective on Russian politics. Understanding Russia is crucial for western leaders seeking to establish stable and constructive relations in the future. The new politics of Russia serves as a key resource, challenging conventional wisdom and unpicking the complex dynamics at play in the relationship between Russia and the west.

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This Element assesses the claim that Central Asian countries hold a special position as Russia''s near abroad. The region has been important for millennia, and only after conquest in the second half of the nineteenth century did Russia become important for Central Asia. This connection became stronger after 1917 as Central Asia was integrated into the Soviet economy, with rail, roads, and pipelines all leading north to Russia. After independence, these connections were gradually modified by new trade links and by new infrastructure, while Russia''s demand for unskilled labour during the 1999–2014 oil boom created a new economic dependency for Tajikistan and the Kyrgyz Republic. In 1991, political independence could not be accompanied by economic independence, but over the next three decades economic dependence on Russia was reduced, and the Central Asian countries have felt increasingly able to adopt political positions independent of Russia.

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A lost feminist masterwork by feminist and speculative fiction icon Joanna Russ about a lesbian’s coming-to-consciousness during the social upheaval of the 1970s. When Esther, an English professor living in 1970s small-town New York, has her first lesbian love affair, the fallout brings her everyday miseries into focus and sends her spiraling. Confronted with the homophobia of straight feminists and the misogyny of gay men, Esther is left to forge a language for her feminism and her burgeoning lesbian desire. A darkly comedic story of feminist love, hope, and reckoning, On Strike Against God’s call to readers —“Let’s be reasonable. Let’s demand the impossible”—rings urgently true today.Originally published in 1980, On Strike Against God is the only realist novel by feminist science fiction icon Joanna Russ. This new critical edition includes previously unpublished alternate endings to the novel, letters between Joanna Russ and acclaimed poet Marilyn Hacker, and additional essays by Russ. Contemporary authors Jeanne Thornton and Mary Anne Mohanraj discuss Russ’s continued impact, and an interview with science fiction luminary Samuel R. Delany reflects on Delany’s decades-long friendship with Russ.

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This book sheds light on how Member States and EU neighbours relate to Russia. It includes their historical, financial and political ties, as well as the public perception of the national population vis-à -vis Russia. Each chapter builds on these factors to elucidate the country’s position towards Russia and provides a prediction on the future of these relations. This volume shows the diverse relations that the EU member states and neighbours have with Russia, spanning from tense and confrontational to more eased and friendly, highlighting the contrasts between the national state and the EU as a whole. The book also presents the reader with concrete aspects in different policy areas, via recommendations on how single countries and the EU should deal with Russia. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on 24th February 2022will change the relationship between the West and Putin’s Russia for decades to come. No doubt that this blatant violation of International Law and the incomprehensible human suffering of Ukrainian citizens will massively change the attitude of the countries analysed in this book.

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''What beautiful writing, crafting, and pacing. And what a heart Amy Griffin has. Your own heart will break, and mend, as you read'' Susan Cain, #1 New York Times bestselling author''With this powerful little book, she joins the ranks of women who, like the brilliant Gisèle Pelicot in France, are shaking off the stigma of abuse and reattaching it to the perpetrators'' The Times‘For such a long time, people discussed my running. It took up so much space in my life. And yet nobody ever thought to ask: What are you running from?’For decades, Amy ran. Through the dirt roads of Amarillo, Texas, where she grew up; to the streets of New York, where she built her adult life; through marriage, motherhood, and a thriving career. To outsiders, it all looked, in many ways, perfect. But Amy was running from something – a secret she was keeping not only from her family and friends, but unconsciously from something terrible in her past.When her ten-year-old daughter confronts her on the distance between them, Amy is propelled to confront what she has spent a lifetime trying to escape. So begins Amy’s journey through the world of MDMA-assisted psychedelic therapy, to the limits ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Global iconSix-time Grammy winnerHeadline-makerThe most talented recording artist of her generationMuch has been said about Amy Winehouse since her tragic death aged just 27. But who was the real Amy?Amy Winehouse: In Her Words shines a spotlight on her incredible writing talent, her wit, her charm and lust for life. Bringing together Amy’s own never-before-seen journals, handwritten lyrics and family photographs together for the first time, this intimate tribute traces her creative evolution from growing up in North London to global superstardom, and provides a rare insight into the girl who became a legend.*The Estate of Amy Winehouse will donate 100% of the advance and royalties it receives (net of agency fees charged) from the production and sale of this book to The Amy Winehouse Foundation (registered charity number 1143740). The minimum donation will be £70,000. These funds will assist the charity in continuing their vital work helping thousands of young people to feel supported in managing their emotional wellbeing and making informed life choices. Initiatives include Amy’s Place, which provides addiction recovery housing for young women; resilience-building programmes in schools and music therapy programmes supporting children with special educational needs and life-limiting conditions. More information can be found at ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Doesn’t everyone deserve their happy-ever-after?Piper Townsend is working hard to build her new life in Ivy Falls but fears she will never escape her past reputation.When Dr Crawford ‘Ford’ Foster breezes into town they recognise each other from a dark time in Piper’s life and she resolves to avoid him.But Ivy Falls is a small town, and with Ford covering for the local doctor for the whole summer, their paths keep crossing. Despite herself, PIper feels a chemistry she has never known before. Perhaps she could take a chance, just for the summer?But can Ford find his way into Piper’s heart and is she ready to trust in love?An irresistible small-town romance that fans of Jessica Redland and Laurie Gilmore will adore.Praise for Amy True:‘A terrific read, full of sassy characters, some spice and two excellent leads …There’s a wonderful sense of place and community in small-town Ivy Falls, and I can’t wait to return and find out what Amy has in store for the series.’ Suzanne Snow‘A heart-tugging and addictive second-chance romance brimming with secrets, painful history, and small-town charm.’ Kelly Siskind, author of New Orleans Rush‘Beautiful and heartfelt - I fell in love with the people of Ivy ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Want to know what it''s really like to be a single mum? Perfect for fans of Part-Time Working Mummy and Why Mummy Drinks, this will inspire you to own your single status and make you realise that you''re not alone.''A joyful and moving first person account of solo parenthood and confronting societal expectations of "family" after falling pregnant age 24. Bravo Amy!'' Pandora Sykes''This goes off like a rocket and never lets up . . . this is like going out with your best mate for a coffee and them telling you their whole experience'' Penny Smith''Amy''s frank and down-to-earth story is inspiring and honest'' The SunWhen Amy Nickell left university, she managed to nab herself a real life paid job as a celebrity reporter in London town. She literally got paid to ask Robert Downey Junior out for Nando''s, while living with her gay best friend, their Harry Styles cardboard cutout and their pet toad, Snoop Frog. Things were good, they were fun and they definitely weren''t serious. That life took a very grown up, very serious detour when Amy found herself unexpectedly pregnant. Pregnant and without a boyfriend. And so her life went in an altogether new direction...From ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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In this sweet and brightly illustrated picture book, Amy Wu must craft a dragon unlike any other to share with her class at school in this unforgettable follow-up to Amy Wu and the Perfect Bao.Amy loves craft time at school. But when her teacher asks everyone to make their own dragon, Amy feels stuck. Her first dragon has a long, wingless body, stag-like horns, and eagle claws, but her friends don’t think it’s a real dragon. Then she makes dragons like theirs, but none of them feels quite right...None of them feels like hers. After school, a story from Grandma sparks new inspiration, and Amy rounds up her family to help her. Together, can they make Amy’s perfect dragon?

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Amy Wu does her best to make her new classmate feel welcome in this warmhearted and playfully illustrated follow-up picture book to Amy Wu and the Perfect Bao and Amy Wu and the Patchwork Dragon.Amy’s class has a new student from China! Amy tries hard to make Lin feel included, but she can’t draw him out of his shell. Then she sees Lin chattering happily in Chinese with his family. The gears in her head start to turn, and a plan blossoms. Step one: invite Lin to her dumpling party… ​With a little help from her grandma and a shiny new banner, can Amy give Lin the warmest welcome?

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''A tenderly evoked and compelling read. The House at Silvermoor deserves to be a huge success'' Rachel Hore, author of The Love Child''I loved The House at Silvermoor. Tracy''s writing is always so warm and the story is both romantic and compelling'' Rosanna Ley, author of The Lemon Tree HotelAbandoned on a bank of snow as a baby, Amy is taken in at nearby Hatville Court. But the masters and servants of the grand estate prove cold and unwelcoming. Amy''s only friend and ally is the sparkling young heiress Aurelia Vennaway. So when Aurelia tragically dies young, Amy is devastated. But Aurelia leaves Amy one last gift. A bundle of letters with a coded key. A treasure hunt that only Amy can follow. A life-changing discovery awaits . . . if only she can unlock the secret.''I adore Tracy''s writing and have from the moment I read Amy Snow when it first came out. The House at Silvermoor is a sweeping saga full of likeable characters. What a joy to read!'' Lorna Cook, author of The Forgotten Village''Tracy Rees has a rare gift for making us care about her characters from the very first pages. I rushed to pick up ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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An Amazon Charts and Washington Post bestseller, and a Goodreads Choice Award finalist.“A laugh-out-loud funny, pitch-perfect novel that will have readers rooting for this unlikely, relatable, and totally lovable heroine, The Overdue Life of Amy Byler is the ultimate escape—and will leave moms everywhere questioning whether it isn’t time for a #momspringa of their own.” —New York Journal of BooksOverworked and underappreciated, single mom Amy Byler needs a break. So when the guilt-ridden husband who abandoned her shows up and offers to take care of their kids for the summer, she accepts his offer and escapes rural Pennsylvania for New York City.Usually grounded and mild mannered, Amy finally lets her hair down in the city that never sleeps. She discovers a life filled with culture, sophistication, and—with a little encouragement from her friends—a few blind dates. When one man in particular makes quick work of Amy’s heart, she risks losing herself completely in the unexpected escape, and as the summer comes to an end, Amy realizes too late that she must make an impossible decision: stay in this exciting new chapter of her life, or return to the life she left behind.But before she can choose, a crisis forces the ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The mother of God is often portrayed as a passive figure, yet Mary is described in Luke's gospel as a woman who exercised choice, questioned things, reflected, responded, spoke up, and demonstrated great faith. Mary had a voice. This unique Advent devotional from British theologian Amy Orr-Ewing invites us to hear the familiar Christmas story from an untold perspective: that of an ordinary, young, poor, oppressed woman who was chosen to play a significant and breakthrough role in the redemption of the world. It is no mistake that a woman gets to be a part of all this, and that her voice, her questions, her fears, and her actions matter. Through passages from Luke's gospel - the writer who used Mary as his primary witness for his account of Christ's life - and stunning paintings of the nativity from artists ancient and modern (including The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and The Horse illustrator, Charlie Mackesy), Amy Orr-Ewing guides the reader through each day of Advent from Mary's point of view, exploring who she knew Christ to be. "If leadership is about influence, then, after Jesus, Mary was the greatest leader of all time. Uniquely, she was present at the ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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A unique, personal insight into Vladimir Putin's Russia and the devastating impact his rule has had on his own people and those of neighbouring Ukraine.In 2021, BBC journalist Sarah Rainsford set out to write a book about how Russians who dared to think differently to the Putin regime were being labelled as enemies, foreign agents and even traitors. It was to chart Russia's slide from democracy and warn of where the crushing of liberties could lead.She had experienced something of that herself when she was expelled from Moscow as a supposed 'security threat'. Then, in February 2022, Putin began his full-scale invasion of Ukraine, moving faster than her worst fears.This is the story of how Vladmir Putin changed Russia so deeply that he was able to launch the biggest conflict in Europe since the Second World War. Sarah's focus is on the extraordinary characters she has encountered, from the Russians such as Boris Nemtsov and Alexei Navalny who paid with their lives for challenging Putin, to the Ukrainians she found burying their dead in Bucha.It is also her own personal reckoning with Russia, where she first lived in the 1990s: a country she saw emerge from decades of authoritarian rule ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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A DAILY MAIL, FINANCIAL TIMES AND PROSPECT POLITICS BOOK OF THE YEARSHORTLISTED FOR THE BEST BOOK BY A NON-PARLIAMENTARIAN IN THE WESTMINSTER BOOK AWARDS''Quite simply the best and most powerful book I’ve read this year'' David Peace''A magnificent book . . . beautifully written and passionately argued'' Dominic Sandbrook''A remarkable eye-witness account of Russia’s descent into authoritarianism and war'' Catherine BeltonA unique, personal insight into Vladimir Putin’s Russia and the devastating impact his rule has had on his own people and those of neighbouring Ukraine. In 2021, BBC journalist Sarah Rainsford set out to write a book about how Russians who dared to think differently to the Putin regime were being labelled as enemies, foreign agents and even traitors. It was to chart Russia''s slide from democracy and warn of where the crushing of liberties could lead. She had experienced something of that herself when she was expelled from Moscow as a supposed ''security threat''. Then, in February 2022, Putin began his full-scale invasion of Ukraine, moving faster than her worst fears.This is the story of how Vladmir Putin changed Russia so deeply that he was able to launch the biggest conflict in Europe since the Second World War. Sarah''s ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Goodbye to Russia - Sarah Rainsford

A unique, personal insight into Vladimir Putin’s Russia and the devastating impact his rule has had on his own people and those of neighbouring Ukraine. In 2021, BBC journalist Sarah Rainsford set out to write a book about how Russians who dared to think differently to the Putin regime were being labelled as enemies, foreign agents and even traitors. It was to chart Russia's slide from democracy and warn of where the crushing of liberties could lead.She had experienced something of that herself when she was expelled from Moscow as a supposed 'security threat'. Then, in February 2022, Putin began his full-scale invasion of Ukraine, moving faster than her worst fears. This is the story of how Vladmir Putin changed Russia so deeply that he was able to launch the biggest conflict in Europe since the Second World War.Sarah's focus is on the extraordinary characters she has encountered, from the Russians such as Boris Nemtsov and Alexei Navalny who paid with their lives for challenging Putin, to the Ukrainians she found burying their dead in Bucha. It is also her own personal reckoning with Russia, where she first lived in the 1990s: a country she saw emerge from decades of ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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In February 2022, Russian missiles rained on Ukrainian cities, and tanks rolled towards Kyiv to end Ukrainian independent statehood. President Zelensky declined a Western evacuation offer and Ukrainians rallied to defend their country. What are the roots of this war, which has upended the international legal order and brought back the spectre of nuclear escalation? How did these supposedly “brotherly peoples” become each other’s worst nightmare? In Russia and Ukraine: Entangled Histories, Diverging States, Maria Popova and Oxana Shevel explain how since 1991 Russia and Ukraine diverged politically, ending up on a collision course. Russia slid back into authoritarianism and imperialism, while Ukraine consolidated a competitive political system and pro-European identity. As Ukraine built a democratic nation-state, Russia refused to accept it and came to see it as an “anti-Russia” project. After political and economic pressure proved ineffective, and even counterproductive, Putin went to war to force Ukraine back into the fold of the “Russian world.” Ukraine resisted, determined to pursue European integration as a sovereign state. These irreconcilable goals, rather than geopolitical wrangling between Russia and the West over NATO expansion, are – the authors argue – essential to understanding Russia’s war on Ukraine.

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Stolní lampa GLOBO AMY 15187T3 – Zářivý šperk pro každý interiérStolní svítidlo GLOBO AMY 15187T3 představuje dokonalou souhru elegance a funkčnosti. Jeho nadčasový design spojuje matný nikl s luxusním zlatým textilním stínidlem, které je doplněno o transparentní akrylové křišťály. Tyto křišťály originálně rozptylují světlo a vytvářejí jemné duhové odlesky, které zútulní každý prostor. Díky svému preciznímu zpracování je lampa ideální volbou do obývacích pokojů, ložnic, ale i reprezentativních kancelářských prostor.Hlavní přednosti stolní lampy AMY Elegantní design: Kombinace matného niklu, zlatého textilu a akrylových křišťálů vynikne v moderním i klasickém interiéru. Praktické provedení: Lampa je vybavena 1,5m napájecím kabelem s vypínačem pro pohodlné ovládání přímo na stole. Variabilita zdroje: Patice E27 umožňuje volbu úsporné LED žárovky až do 60W (žárovka není součástí balení). Rozměry: Průměr stínidla 32 cm, výška svítidla 56 cm – dostatečné proporce pro akcent i hlavní osvětlení menších prostor. Jemné světelné efekty: Akrylové křišťály rozbíjejí světlo a vytvářejí jedinečnou atmosféru.Doporučení interiérového designéraStolní lampa AMY je skvělou volbou pro ty, kteří hledají dekorativní, a přitom funkční svítidlo. Doporučuji ji umístit na noční stolek, komodu, ale také jako decentní osvětlení pracovního stolu v domácí kanceláři. Zlatý textilní povrch v kombinaci s křišťály vytváří luxusní dojem a vnáší do prostoru pocit ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Nástěnné svítidlo GLOBO AMY 15187W – Elegantní spojení niklu a zlaté textilieNástěnné svítidlo GLOBO AMY 15187W přináší do vašeho interiéru nádech elegance a teplého světla. Kombinace matně niklové konstrukce, zlatého textilního stínidla a precizního zpracování vytváří harmonický doplněk do moderních i klasických prostor. Svítidlo je vybaveno praktickým vypínačem přímo na těle, což zvyšuje komfort užívání.Hlavní vlastnosti a benefity Materiál: Kvalitní kov s povrchovou úpravou nikl mat, textilní stínidlo ve zlatém odstínu Rozměry: Šířka 150 mm x Výška 260 mm x Hloubka 190 mm Objímka: E14 (max. 40 W, žárovka není součástí balení) Vypínač: On/Off přímo na svítidle Elegantní design: Luxusní zlaté stínidlo rozptyluje světlo měkce a vytváří příjemnou atmosféru Záruka kompatibility: Ideální pro LED žárovky i úsporné zdroje Stupeň krytí: IP20 – vhodné do obytných prostorStylové doporučení architektaGLOBO AMY 15187W je skvělou volbou pro obývací pokoje, ložnice i reprezentační prostory. Zlaté stínítko nenápadně podpoří teplé tóny interiéru a zároveň vynikne v kontrastu s chladnějšími kovovými nebo betonovými prvky. Doporučuji kombinovat s dalšími svítidly ze série AMY pro celistvý vzhled interiéru.Technická specifikace Výška: 260 mm Šířka: 150 mm Hloubka: 190 mm Patice: E14, 1x max 40W (230V) Krytí: IP20 Materiál: kov / textil Barva: nikl mat / zlatá Kolekce: AMYTrust badges ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Kniha - česky, spirálová Vydejte se s dětmi na objevitelské výpravy do vzdálených koutů světa - s omalovánkami Oblékáme americké panenky AMY vás poznávání bude bavit. Kreativní knížka obsahuje omalovánky a samolepky, s jejichž pomocí malé návrhářky vytvoří spoustu modelů podle americké módy. Kromě toho se ale také dozví, jak holčičky v Americe bydlí, jak se učí a baví, a jaké speciality si rády dají k obědu nebo k večeři. Omalovánky Oblékáme americké panenky AMY přinášejí zábavu i poučení pro holčičky předškolního věku. Klíčové vlastnosti omalovánek Oblékáme americké panenky AMYSešit obsahuje omalovánky a samolepky Součástí omalovánek Oblékáme americké panenky AMY je i slušivý náramek pro malé parádnicePanenka AMY děti provede svou zemíHolčičky se dozví zajímavosti o Americe, specifika o její kultuře a o oblíbeném oblečení místních holčiček a ženOmalovánky Oblékáme americké panenky AMY si díky jejich praktickému formátu můžete s...

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Lesní víla Amy a houbička Mushy – figurka Tinyly od DjecoV podzimním lese, kde šustí listí a ve vzduchu je cítit vůně mechu, potkáte kouzelnou postavičku Amy a jejího rozkošného kamaráda Mushyho. Oba nosí fluorescenční houbové klobouky, takže je v přírodě jen tak nepřehlédnete. Amy v ruce nese kytičku a malý kufřík – kdo ví, co vše si na své toulky přibalila? Figurka Amy s pohyblivými pažemi a hlavou – vždy připravená na výlet do přírody Mushy – malá houbička s velkým srdcem 2 doplňky – květina a kufřík pro sběratelské chvíle z lesa Jemný a poetický design od Virginie Brachetové, laděný do přírodních tónů Co rozvíjí Lásku k přírodě – figurka inspirovaná lesními procházkami Hravost a vyprávění – ideální k vytváření příběhů o dobrodružství mezi stromy Jemnou motoriku – díky pohyblivým částem a drobným doplňkům Obsah balení 1x figurka Amy (cca 7,5 cm) 1x společník Mushy 2x plastové doplňky – kytička a kufřík Rozměry balení: 9,8 × 12,8 × 4 cm Věk: 4–9 letAmy a Mushy přinášejí do světa Tinyly kouzlo lesa, ticho mechových cest a hravost houbičkových přátelství. Dokonalý dárek pro malé milovnice přírody a tichých pohádek z říše fantazie.

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Welcome to Ivy FallsIn the gorgeous small town of Ivy Falls, Torran is putting all her passion into building her new career in house restoration, trying desperately to help the town keep its identity and charm. She has no time for love but when her childhood sweetheart, Beck, comes back to town and outbids her on her dream house at auction, sparks fly. This man broke her heart. Can she ever trust him again?For Beck, Ivy Falls means trauma and loss. He knows his sudden departure hurt Torran badly but there are things she doesn''t know. He never intended to return to Ivy Falls so why is he there, bidding on his childhood home? His feelings for Torran are as strong as ever but Torran means Ivy Falls and Beck can''t go back there. Can he find a way to heal his past and find his future?A romantic, uplifting and captivating read set in small-town America, perfect for fans of the Virgin River series and Gilmore Girls.Praise for Meet Me in Ivy Falls:‘A terrific read, full of sassy characters, some spice and two excellent leads ...There’s a wonderful sense of place and community in small-town Ivy Falls, and I can’t ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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A full-color comprehensive guide to knitting sweaters and designing and modifying sweater patterns, by Amy Herzog, the author of You Can Knit That, Knit to Flatter, and Knit Wear Love. Yarn and fiber enthusiasts everywhere will celebrate this fully illustrated guide to knitting sweaters, starting with instructions for four basic sweater types: yoke, raglan, drop shoulder, and set-in sleeve. Patterns are offered in multiple sizes and yarn gauges for broad appeal. Following the basics for each of the four sweater types are a diverse range of customizing options: how to add a hood, cowl neck, turtleneck, pockets, and zip or cardigan front, just to name a few. This is the sweater book that every knitter has been waiting for. Designs include: Baxter TurtleneckQuiet Moment CardiganMeadowlark CowlSpring Rain TeeCampfire CardiganJump Shot HoodieAnd more! Amy writes, “Once you’ve fully embraced the sweater, you need a reference guide. One that is written in clear terms, with an index, so you can quickly look up this month’s burning sweater question and get knitting. My Ultimate Sweater Book is that reference guide. My goal is the same as ever—to help you create garments that are the best clothes you’ve ever worn.” Amy’s clear instruction and ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Discover everything you need to know about climate change and how to be an eco-warrior in a world of global warming!In today''s society, children are part of a generation that must fight for their planet to combat the effects of climate change and convince others to do the same. So join teenage activists Amy and Ella Meek on their mission to cut carbon emissions and educate the world on climate change, ideal for budding eco-warriors.Globally, we cannot afford to put off urgent action any longer, and we''re quickly running out of time before it''s too late to make the changes we need to see to secure our future!That''s where Be Climate Clever comes in handy!This fact-packed, environment book for kids is an inspiring follow up to 2020''s Be Plastic Clever that tackles climate change and carbon emissions. With interviews with leading voices in conservation, information about climate change, carbon emissions and the climate crisis, practical tips for personal change and what we can do to encourage others in positions of power all delivered with a hopeful message throughout, this brilliant book on climate change is a must-have volume for young readers aged 7-9.Featuring: -Everything you''d ever need to know about ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Even if you''ve been silenced, you can find your God-given voice.Overbearing leadership. Toxic environments. Unfair standards and unrealistic expectations. There are many ways that people abuse, manipulate, and silence others. The worst part is the abuser is often someone you love.Amy Duggar King knows what it''s like to be coerced and have her voice silenced. On TLC''s hit reality show 19 Kids and Counting, Amy was branded "Crazy Cousin Amy"--an identity she didn''t choose but was forced to live into. Her authentic voice was taken from her as she was told to put on a shiny, happy smile for the camera. The gaslighting continued as she was told off-camera, "You''re too much" and "You''re not enough."But in the years since the Duggar family collapse, Amy has intentionally dissociated from the toxic family environment, which has helped her discover how to be a "holy disruptor" and make life-changing decisions for her well-being. In Holy Disruptor, Amy shares her unfiltered testimony of breaking free and describes how you can:Learn to trust your instinctsSee clearly in a fog of liesUnearth and use your authentic voiceBecome a holy disruptorDisrupt cycles of generational trauma in your familyBreak free from toxic environmentsEmbrace freedomEnhance your well-beingLive with ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Even if you''ve been silenced, you can find your God-given voice.Overbearing leadership. Toxic environments. Unfair standards and unrealistic expectations. There are many ways that people abuse, manipulate, and silence others. The worst part is the abuser is often someone you love.Amy Duggar King knows what it''s like to be coerced and have her voice silenced. On TLC''s hit reality show 19 Kids and Counting, Amy was branded "Crazy Cousin Amy"--an identity she didn''t choose but was forced to live into. Her authentic voice was taken from her as she was told to put on a shiny, happy smile for the camera. The gaslighting continued as she was told off-camera, "You''re too much" and "You''re not enough."But in the years since the Duggar family collapse, Amy has intentionally dissociated from the toxic family environment, which has helped her discover how to be a "holy disruptor" and make life-changing decisions for her well-being. In Holy Disruptor, Amy shares her unfiltered testimony of breaking free and describes how you can:Learn to trust your instinctsSee clearly in a fog of liesUnearth and use your authentic voiceBecome a holy disruptorDisrupt cycles of generational trauma in your familyBreak free from toxic environmentsEmbrace freedomEnhance your well-beingLive with ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Holy Disruptor - Amy Duggar King

The author of the highly acclaimed, bestselling novel The Uninvited Guests returns with a captivating coming of age story told by Amy and Lan, two children whose journey from innocence to moving experience is shaped by their families'' attempt at the pastoral dream on a farm, deep in the English countryside.“The very first thing I remember is standing on the water-butt in the garden, with my Mum holding me to stop me falling, singing ''I''m On Top of the World'' , and the smell of the new wood in the hot sun. And something do with Mum''s silver necklace. Amy doesn''t remember any of that. Her very first memory is our wolfhound Ivan knocking her over in a puddle. Or it might be eating a boiled egg, and looking at the daisies on her kitchen tablecloth.”Amy Connell and Lan Honey are having the best childhood ever. They live on a 78-acre farm in the South West of England, with sisters and brothers, other kids, chickens, goats, three dogs, and even a calf, called Gabriella Christmas. “Honeys in the Farmhouse, Connells in the Cowhouse, Hodges in the Carthouse . . .”The three sets of parents are best friends who came to ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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When Amy Wu learns about Chinese ribbon dancing, she can’t wait to try it out herself in this charming and brightly illustrated fourth installment in the Amy Wu picture book series. Amy Wu loves to move. From wriggling to shimmying to toe-tapping, she just can’t keep still, not when there’s music all around her! So when Amy sees Chinese ribbon dancing for the first time, she has to try it out. Only, how can she throw the perfect dance party when she doesn’t have the perfect ribbon for her dance? A special story from Mom may be just the thing to get Amy moving to the music again.

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RC tank - vhodný od 6 let, dosah přenosu 12 m, v balení dálkový ovladač a model, v měřítku 1:24, baterie nejsou součástí balení Tank na dálkové ovládání nesmí chybět v žádném dětském pokojíčku malého chlapce. Legendární bitevní tank Russia T90 vs. terč v měřítku 1:24 na dálkové ovládání s dosahem 12 metrů zajistí skvělou zábavu pro malé i velké kluky. Zažijte pravou bojovou zábavu při střelbě IR signálem na terč. Rozjezd, vyhnout se mině, zastávka a pal! Dosah IR signálu je až 8 m. Aby hra byla ještě více autentická, je tank vybaven světelnými a zvukovými efekty. Hračka zvládne jezdit rychlostí 4 km/h a plné nabití baterie proběhne za 4 hodiny. Model tanku je doplněn o dálkové ovládaní, terč a minu. Tank Russia T90 vs. terč na dálkové ovládání je určen pro děti od 6 let. Klíčové vlastnosti tanku RC Russia T90 vs. terč na dálkové ovládání Legendární historický tank Russia T90 v měřítku 1:24Hračka na dálkové ovládání s dosahem 12...

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''A different level of insight to anything I’ve read for a long time about Russia.'' - Sophy Roberts, author of The Lost Pianos of Siberia''Exquisitely observed.. Full of empathy, Amos refuses easy stereotypes.'' - Tom Parfitt, author of High Caucasus''Truly kaleidoscopic and unique in its reach, this is a superbly written and unusual book'' - Caroline Eden, author of Cold KitchenReturning to an overlooked region on the edge of Russia, Howard Amos sets out on a quest to understand the country he once called home.On Russia’s European borderlands, people live their lives among the ruins of successive empires. Pskov, an old Slavic land of forgotten stories and faded waysides, has weathered the tides of history. Once a thriving nexus of trade and cultural exchange, today it is one of the poorest and most rapidly depopulating places of this vast nation. To understand the darkness that has captured Russia, Howard Amos journeys through a landscape of small towns, re-wilding fields and dilapidated churches.This is a lyrical portrait of Russia where it meets NATO and the EU – a place of frontiers and boundaries that reveals unfamiliar and uncomfortable truths. In a country where history has been erased, manipulated and marginalised, the ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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**WINNER OF THE PUSHKIN HOUSE BOOK PRIZE 2024**To be a journalist is to tell the truth. Here is Russia as it really is.''Important ... this is the Russia we need to understand'' TIMOTHY SNYDER''A haunting book of rare courage'' CLARISSA WARD''Read this book'' SVETLANA ALEXIVICHPart memoir, part collection of Elena Kostyuchenko’s fearless reporting, I Love Russia introduces us to places we’ve never seen and to people who’ve been systematically, brutally erased from view by Putin’s regime. We enter secretive state-run facilities for disabled people, abandoned buildings haunted by suicide and violence, and a schoolyard marked by unacknowledged massacre. We meet village girls recruited into sex work, queer people in the outer provinces, and patients and doctors on a Ukrainian maternity ward.The result is a singular, uncompromising, and profoundly humane portrait of a nation – and of an extraordinary woman who refuses to be silenced.''Shocking and moving ... [a] gritty insider''s take on Russia'' SUNDAY TIMES''Reportage at its brave and luminous best'' OBSERVER''Deeply personal, beautifully written'' IPAPER*A SPECTATOR BOOK OF THE YEAR 2023*

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10,000 miles. 16 countries. 352 days.Hardest Geezer, Russ Cook, is the first person to run the entire length of Africa. From his starting point in Cape Agulhas, South Africa, through sandstorms in the Sahara Desert, rainforests, mountain ranges and long empty roads stretched out for miles in front of him, Russ ran the equivalent of 386 marathons finally crossing the finish line in Tunisia 50 weeks later.Attempted kidnaps, being held at gunpoint in an armed robbery and the whole challenge left hanging in the balance when he was denied the right to cross Algeria, Russ never once contemplated giving up. When he crossed the finish line in Ras Angela, he did so with the eyes of the world on him.Africa may have been his most physical challenge yet but it certainly wasn’t his first: he’s broken the record for the fastest car-pulling marathon and been buried alive for a week with nothing but water and a camera to record the experience.In Hardest Geezer: Running Africa, Russ Cook shares how he turned his life around to face these challenges and shares his motivations and tales of incredible determination, sheer grit and endurance.‘You get one chance at life. Go and have a ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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As US-Russian relations scrape the depths of cold-war antagonism, the promise of partnership that beguiled American administrations during the first post-Soviet decades increasingly appears to have been false from the start. Why did American leaders persist in pursuing it? Was there another path that would have produced more constructive relations or better prepared Washington to face the challenge Russia poses today?  With a practitioner's eye honed during decades of work on Russian affairs, Thomas Graham deftly traces the evolution of opposing ideas of national purpose that created an inherent tension in relations. Getting Russia Right identifies the blind spots that prevented Washington from seeing Russia as it really is and crafting a policy to advance American interests without provoking an aggressive Russian response. Distilling the Putin factor to reveal the contours of the Russia challenge facing the United States whenever he departs the scene, Graham lays out a compelling way to deal with it so that the United States can continue to advance its interests in a rapidly changing world. Also available as an audiobook.

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''I''m a fairly calm fellow; I don''t usually get het up about things. But I was, let''s say, concerned when I tuned into the Moscow Echo radio station and heard that the Kremlin had put a price on my head. The announcement didn''t quite say ''dead or alive''. But it came close...'' Mikhail Khodorkovsky, March 2021 Mikhail Khodorkovsky has seen behind the mask of Vladimir Putin. Once an oil tycoon and the richest man in Russia, Khodorkovsky spoke out against the corruption of Putin''s regime - and was punished by the Kremlin, stripped of his entire wealth and jailed for over ten years. Now freed, working as a pro-democracy campaigner in enforced exile, Khodorkovsky brings us the insider''s battle to save his country''s soul. Offering an urgent analysis of what has gone wrong with Putin, The Russia Conundrum maps the country''s rise and fall against Khodorkovsky''s own journey, from Soviet youth to international oil executive, powerful insider to political dissident, and now a high-profile voice seeking to reconcile East and West. With unparalleled insight, written with Sunday Times bestselling author Martin Sixsmith, The Russia Conundrum exposes the desires and damning truths of Putin''s Russia, and provides an answer to the ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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In the first cultural and political history of the Russian nuclear age, Paul Josephson describes the rise of nuclear physics in the USSR, the enthusiastic pursuit of military and peaceful nuclear programs through the Chernobyl disaster and the collapse of the Soviet Union, and the ongoing, self-proclaimed ‘renaissance’ of nuclear power in Russia in the 21st century. At the height of their power, the Soviets commanded 39,000 nuclear warheads, yet claimed to be servants of the ‘peaceful atom’ – which they also pursued avidly. This book examines both military and peaceful Soviet and post-Soviet nuclear programs for the long durée – before the war, during the Cold War, and in Russia to the present – whilst also grappling with the political and ideological importance of nuclear technologies, the associated economic goals, the social and environmental costs, and the cultural embrace of nuclear power. Nuclear Russia probes the juncture of history of science and technology, political and cultural history, and environmental history. It considers the atom in Russian society as a reflection of Leninist technological utopianism, Cold War imperatives, scientific hubris, public acceptance, and a state desire to conquer nature. Furthermore the book examines the vital – and perhaps unexpected – ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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This major new work fundamentally reassesses the operations by the Western allies to deliver war supplies to Russia via the Arctic sea route between 1941 and 1945\. It explores the motives underpinning Western aid, its real impact on the Soviet war effort, and its influence on wider Allied and German strategy as the war developed. It brings to life key participants, political and military, describes the interaction of intelligence with high policy and tactics, and brings a fresh perspective to key events, including the notorious convoy PQ 17. The book disputes the long-standing view that aid to Russia was essentially discretionary, lacking military rationale and undertaken primarily to meet political objectives, with only a minor impact on Soviet war potential. It shows that aid was always grounded in strategic necessity, with the Arctic supply route a constant preoccupation of British and American leaders, absorbing perhaps twenty per cent of Royal Navy resources after 1941 and a significant share of Allied merchant shipping badly needed in other theatres. The Soviet claim, determinedly promoted through the Cold War, that aid was marginal, still influences attitudes in Vladimir Putin’s Russia and contemporary Western opinion. It even resonates through the present war in Ukraine. ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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An intellectually stimulating yet accessible collection of short vignettes on Russia and Germany by Alexander Kluge. Not just in light of a contested pipeline during the war in Ukraine but also after centuries of both exchange and rejection, Russia and Germany were and are as far away from each other as they are intrinsically linked. The geopolitical present seems critical, the signs pointing towards conflict and polarity.  In this hot climate, German author Alexander Kluge makes Russia the exclusive subject of his latest book, offering multiple perspectives: from that of the historical German patriots of the Napoleonic Wars of Liberation to the narrative point of view of Franz Kafka and Heiner Müller; from messianic yearning and utopian expectations of the twentieth century to the full-blown or near-miss catastrophes in the atomic age.  Composed in Kluge’s characteristic short-prose vignette style, interspersed with numerous images and often humorous asides, Russia Container is yet another brilliant and thought-provoking work from one of Europe’s most prolific and deeply intellectual literary genius. The volume includes a preface specially written to engage with the current events in Ukraine, making Kluge’s narratives even more timely and topical. Â

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Returning to an overlooked region on the edge of Russia, Howard Amos sets out on a quest to understand the country he once called home.On Russia's European borderlands, people live their lives among the ruins of successive empires. Pskov, an old Slavic land of forgotten stories and faded waysides, has weathered the tides of history. Once a thriving nexus of trade and cultural exchange, today it is one of the poorest and most rapidly depopulating places of this vast nation.To understand the darkness that has captured Russia, Howard Amos journeys through a landscape of small towns, re-wilding fields and dilapidated churches.This is a lyrical portrait of Russia where it meets NATO and the EU - a place of frontiers and boundaries that reveals unfamiliar and uncomfortable truths. In a country where history has been erased, manipulated and marginalised, the voices Howard Amos spotlights are a powerful antidote against forgetting.From the last inhabitants of a dying village to the long-term residents of a psychiatric hospital and a museum curator fighting local opposition to chronicle Pskov's forgotten Jewish heritage, Howard Amos uncovers compelling stories that are shaped by violence, tragedy and loss. He also encounters some of the powerful men who have ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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On 24 February 2022, Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, giving rise to the deadliest conflict on European soil since the Second World War. How could this happen in twenty-first-century Europe? Why did Putin decide to escalate Russia’s war against Ukraine, a war which began with Russia’s annexation of Crimea in 2014? In this timely book, Gwendolyn Sasse analyses the background to this war and examines the factors that led to Putin’s fateful decision. She retraces the history of Ukraine’s struggle for independence from Russia and shows how democratic developments in Ukraine had become a risk for Russia’s political system. She also shows that ambiguous Western policy towards Russia encouraged elites in the Kremlin to think that they had more room for action than they did. The result is a brilliant analysis of the background to the war, a concise account of the course of the war itself and a timely reflection on what its consequences will be – for Ukraine, for Russia and for the West. An indispensable book for anyone who wants to understand the most dangerous conflict of our time.

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