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Russia's transition to a market economy has been tortuous to say the least. However, this book argues that the arguments and counter-arguments that pitch shock therapy against gradualism are wide of t

Offers a comprehensive history of the battle for Kyiv, from the Hostomel assault to the Russian retreat, using new Ukrainian and Russian accounts, OSINT, and detailed illustrations.This work is one of the first published histories to examine this battle in its entirety, from the dramatic heliborne assault on Hostomel to the mauling of Russian units fleeing encirclement during Ukraine's counteroffensive. Drawing from a synthesis of newly available Ukrainian and Russian accounts and Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) gathering, Volume 8 builds upon the work conducted in Volumes 2, 5, and 6 to provide a richer and more comprehensive picture of the Russian axes of advance on Kyiv and their eventual defeats.The opening events of the operation are recast in the light of contemporary evidence, revealing new aspects of the controversial Ukrainian counterattack against Hostomel Airport late on 24 February 2022 for instance, whilst many previously unsung engagements of the subsequent fighting are

China’s ascent to the ranks of the world’s second largest economic power has given its revolution a better image than that of its Russian counterpart. Yet the two have a great deal in common. Indeed,

Since it was founded in 2003, Good African Coffee has helped thousands of farmers earn a decent living, send their children to school and escape a spiral of debt and dependence. Africa has received ov

A Few Good Men is a study and translation of The Inquiry of Ugra (Ugraparip?cchâ), one of the most influential Mahâyâna sutras on the bodhisattva path, but also one of the most neglected texts in West

From "The Godfather of FI", a follow-up to his international bestselling personal finance sensation The Simple Path to Wealth!Pathfinders brings together scores of amazing and insightful real-life stories from real people on the journey to financial independence-providing practical encouragement and inspiration for anyone who wants to join them. Lighting the way in the real world to The Simple Path to Wealth, these are fascinating, heartfelt, often surprising tales: - of struggles overcome and the rewards that followed - of enterprising solutions to unexpected problems - of sacrifices made and the kindness of strangers - of surprisingly simple steps-and the amazing places they can take youand much, much more. Author JL Collins accompanies these readers' stories with reflections on his "rules for the road"-as well as a candid conversation about the journey to financial freedom with his daughter, the inspiration for his original international bestseller.Pathfinders is the ultimate compan

From “The Godfather of FI”, a follow-up to his international bestselling finance sensation The Simple Path to Wealth. Pathfinders brings together scores of amazing and insightful real-life stories from real people on a quest to find financial independence—providing practical encouragement and inspiration for anyone who wants to join them.From "The Godfather of FI", a follow-up to his international bestselling personal finance sensation The Simple Path to Wealth!Pathfinders brings together scores of amazing and insightful real-life stories from real people on the journey to financial independence – providing practical encouragement and inspiration for anyone who wants to join them.Lighting the way in the real world to The Simple Path to Wealth, these are fascinating, heartfelt, often surprising tales:- of struggles overcome and the rewards that followed- of enterprising solutions to unexpected problems- of sacrifices made and the kindness of strangers- of surprisingly simple steps – and

NOW THE NO.1 DRAMA IN THE HISTORY OF APPLE TV+The much anticipated prequel to bestseller Wool that takes us back to the beginnings of the silo. In a future less than fifty years away, the world is still as we know it. Time continues to tick by.The truth is that it is ticking away. A powerful few know what lies ahead. They are preparing for it.They are trying to protect us. They are setting us on a path from which we can never return. A path that will lead to destruction; a path that will take us below ground.The history of the silo is about to be written. Our future is about to begin. ________________'We have been mesmerised with Hugh Howey's silo stories since we first laid eyes on book one in the trilogy...' Grazia Daily'An epic feat of imagination.You will live in this world.' Justin Cronin

The relationship between brand communication and brand citizenship behaior: Mediating role of brand self-efficacy in multilevel modelsExamining ethical leadership's effectiveness by a dual-path approach

Lucky the mermicorn has a special talent for finding just the right kind of magic to help his friends. So when Echo the dolphin needs extra dolphins to enter the Perfect Pearl Path Scavenger Hunt, Luc

One of the most prominent voices of her generation debuts with an extraordinarily powerful memoir: the story of a childhood defined by the ever looming absence of her incarcerated father and the path

In this hilarious lift-the-flap board book, a HUNGRY wolf is ready to gobble up whatever animal crosses his path, with a quick “chomp, chomp!” But when he gobbles up one creature who’s a little more c

Russian folklore icon Baba Yaga mentors a lonely teen in a wry graphic novel that balances gleefully between the modern and the timeless.Most children think twice before braving a haunted wood filled

A respected Chinese political philosopher calls for the Communist Party to take the lead in moving China along the path to democracy before it is too late.With Xi Jinping potentially set as president

Who are you?What is your identity?What is racism?How do you choose your own path?How do you stand in solidarity?How can you hold yourself accountable?Learn about identities, true histories, and anti-r

Provide children a path to academic success! Top Student provides hundreds of activities and practice pages to keep children challenged and excited as they strengthen their skills across all curriculu

Provide children a path to academic success! Top Student provides hundreds of activities and practice pages to keep children challenged and excited as they strengthen their skills across all curriculu

Provide children a path to academic success! Top Student provides hundreds of activities and practice pages to keep children challenged and excited as they strengthen their skills across all curriculu

"The right story at the right time. . . . It’s not just a narrative; it’s an experience. It’s the novel we’ve been waiting for." —The New York TimesA boy tries to steer a safe path through the pr

Immerse yourself in the art and making of Aquaman, the movie chronicling Arthur Curry’s path to a future reign as King of the Seven Seas.The Art and Making of Aquaman takes readers behind the scenes o

Tanjiro sets out on the path of the Demon Slayer to save his sister and avenge his family!In Taisho-era Japan, Tanjiro Kamado is a kindhearted boy who makes a living selling charcoal. But his peaceful

During Geronimo's training on the Balanced Path, he learned that Queen Blossom has had a baby! The Kingdom of Fantasy had a new princess named Winglet!But just after she was born, the princess was kid

This famous little book was first published in German in 1933 and in Russian a few years later, setting forth the axiomatic foundations of modern probability theory and cementing the author's reputati

In this romantic dramedy from the author of Alex, Approximately, a teen girl’s way-too-ordinary life is driven off the beaten path when she’s abandoned in the wilderness with her worst adv

The long path to the throne has just begun for Aelin Galathynius. As the kingdoms of Erilea fracture around her, enemies must become allies if Aelin is to keep those she loves from falling to the dark

From J.G. Ballard, author of Crash and Cocaine Nights comes his extraordinary vision of an African forest that turns all in its path to crystal.Through a 'leaking' of time, the West African jungle sta

There’s a huge, hungry monster on the loose, eating everything in its path. Munch, the little monster, stays at home to guard his house. But will the massive muncher munch Munch? Nominated for the Kat

Born into one of the leading Mob families in Chicago, Aria Scuderi struggles to find her own path in a world where no choices are given. Aria was only fifteen when her parents betrothed her to Luca –

"Spectacular! I love Della's sarcastic and yet deeply sensitive perspective and can't wait to see how things unfold for her."—Fresh Fiction Sometimes the path to love is painfully unclear, but Della’

A hand-drawn path to inner peace!Your Illustrated Guide to Becoming One with the Universe will set you free on a visual journey of self-discovery. Set against a surreal backdrop of intricate ink illus

The adventure continues in this fifth book in the New York Times bestselling series.The sun is shining in the Hundred Isles, and yet the path forward seems crowded with shadows. Conor, Abeke, Meilin,

Features stories of Russian life that are peopled by outsized characters including serfs, princes, Gypsy girls, horse dealers, nomadic Tartars and garrulous storytellers.

The Theory of Eventuality followed an unobstructed path and completely changed Cedric Bradford's life within six minutes. Written for all ages, this is the story of a brilliant boy of 13 who lost four

Soon to be a MAJOR FILM starring Philip Seymour Hoffman and Rachel McAdams A half-starved young Russian man in a long black overcoat is smuggled into Hamburg at dead of night. He has an improbable amo

This powerful novel, Tolstoy’s third major masterpiece, after War and Peace and Anna Karenina, begins with a courtroom drama (the finest in Russian literature) all the more stunning for being based on

Originally a series written by Pope Francis while he was Cardinal Archbishop of Buenos Aires, these profound meditations give an inspiring introduction to the path of humility and love needed to form

The tenth instalment in thriller writer Stephen Leather's all-action bestselling Spider Shepherd series. The Russian oligarchs are the world's new elite. They treat the world as their plaything, trave

"In Courageous Canine, you'll read three true stories of amazing animal heroes. First meet Lilly, a playful pit bull who bravely pulled her owner from the path of a speeding train; two pods of dolphin

Most people think of mathematicians as solitary, working away in isolation. And, it's true, many of them do. But Paul Erdos never followed the usual path. At the age of four, he could ask you when you

Written by a prominent Russian mathematician, this concise monograph examines aspects of queuing theory as an application of probability. Prerequisites include a familiarity with the theory of probabi