232 results for 'Mouravieff, Boris'

The World Championships 1966 and 1969 by Harry Golombek and Peter Clarke In two epic battles for the world crown, Tigran Petrosian and Boris Spassky clashed in 1966 and 1969. Petrosian's inspired...

Twilight of the Eastern Gods by Ismail Kadare is set against the backdrop of 1958 Moscow, where a young writer stumbles upon a copy of Boris Pasternak's novel Doctor Zhivago. As he delves into its...

The M-209 Converter Encryption Machine Technical Manual is a rare and fascinating insight into the World War II era's cryptographic technology. Designed by Swedish cryptographer Boris Hagelin, the...

Blast off with Astrid and the Space Cadets: Race from Planet Peril! A hilarious illustrated adventure through space, filled with out-of-this world illustrations on every page. Astrid Atomic and her...

Things Can Only Get Worse? Twenty Confusing Years in the Life of a Labour Supporter by John O'Farrell is a humorous and relatable account of one political activist's journey through the ups and downs...

Stanley I Presume? is a memoir that recounts Stanley Johnson's remarkable life story. Born into an RAF pilot father who crash-landed a bomber in Devon, Stanley grew up on a sheep farm on Exmoor and...

Haynes Explains: Festivals Owners' Workshop Manual * Mud Baths and Mosh Pits * Tents and Tiaras * Beer and Bubbles * Wacky and Wellies is a humorous take on the festival experience. Written by Boris...

A year that defied all logic and reason, Scotland's natives found themselves along for the ride as events unfolded with reckless abandon. The Herald's Diary column brought it all to life, from the...

The Universal Monsters: A Pantheon of Hollywood Legends For 75 years, these iconic creatures have captivated audiences in some of the most successful horror films ever made. From the dawn of cinema,...

Red Schuhart is a stalker, one of those young rebels who venture illegally into the Zone to collect the mysterious artifacts left behind by alien visitors. His life is dominated by the place and the...

The Churchill Factor: How One Man Made History Boris Johnson's leadership has been shaped by one man: Winston Churchill. In this biography, Johnson explores the 'Churchill Factor' - the unique blend...

The Secret Political Adviser: Unredacted Files of the Man in the Room Next Door by Michael Spicer. A hilarious collection of 'leaked' correspondence between Michael Spicer's comic creation, The Man...

Rishi Sunak's rapid rise to the top of British politics is a story that has captivated many. From his humble beginnings as an unknown junior minister in 2019, he became Chancellor of the Exchequer...

Rachel Johnson's Rake's Progress offers a unique and revealing insight into the world of politics in recent years. Born into a prominent political family, she has always sought to forge her own path...

The Law of the Heart by Boris Starling is a gripping tale of love and survival in a repressive state. Rollercoaster designer Theo's life is one of thrill-seeking, but when he's commissioned to work...

Conservatism: The Fight for a Tradition by Edmund Fawcett provides a gripping account of the complex history of political conservatism. Over two centuries, the Right has adapted to liberal modernity,...

The Rise of the Oligarchs and the Greatest Wealth in History In this gripping true story, New York Times bestselling author Ben Mezrich reveals the untold tale of Russia's most famous billionaire...

The Essential Sosonko: A Collection of Portraits and Tales from a Bygone Era in Chess. Genna Sosonko's unique perspective as both insider and observer brings to life the remarkable stories of chess...

The Oligarchs: Wealth and Power in the New Russia by David E. Hoffman A gripping account of the rise and fall of Russia's most powerful men, this book sheds light on the hidden lives of the oligarchs...

Politics looked straightforward when Patrick Kidd took over the reins of the daily political sketch in The Times in 2015. David Cameron had just won a general election and would clearly be Prime...

Bobby Fischer's phenomenal run in chess began with a dramatic turn of events. After initially missing his chance to qualify for the 1970 Interzonal Tournament, he was given a second opportunity when...

Godfather of the Kremlin: The Decline of Russia in the Age of Gangster Capitalism by Paul Klebnikov The story of post-communist Russia's downfall is complex and multifaceted, but one key figure...

Rishi Sunak's remarkable journey from unknown junior minister to Chancellor of the Exchequer is told in this first biography. From his parents' pharmacy to Oxford University and the top of British...

Britain is more unequal than ever before. If we're ever going to fix this, we must take the power out of Westminster. Two Labour Mayors, Andy Burnham and Steve Rotheram, are leading the fight to...

Lilianna Lunguiná's Versión Original is a unique and captivating account of life under Soviet rule. This memoir offers an intimate look at the daily lives of those living in Russia during this...

The Art of Participation is the first fully illustrated survey of participatory art and its key practitioners. Published in association with the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, this comprehensive...

An Elementary Introduction to the Theory of Probability by Boris Vladimirovich Gnedenko and Aleksandr I. Khinchin is a comprehensive and authoritative textbook on the subject of probability and...

Bobby Fischer Goes to War: The True Story of how the Soviets Lost the Most Extraordinary Chess Match of All Time In 1972, the world of chess was set to witness a clash of titans. The Soviet Union,...

Black & White is a graphic novel biography that tells the story of Bobby Fischer, from his early life as a chess prodigy to his descent into madness and infamy. Born in Brooklyn, Fischer's solitary...

The Conservative Party After Brexit: Turmoil and Transformation by Tim Bale This book provides a compelling analysis of the UK's Conservative Party in recent years. Since the 2016 EU referendum, the...

The Lies of the Land: An Honest History of Political Deceit by Adam Macqueen Trust in politicians is at an all-time low. We're living in a "post-truth" era where feelings often trump facts, and...

The Master and Margarita, a masterpiece of satire and fantasy, celebrates its 50th anniversary in a newly revised edition. Written during the darkest days of Stalin's reign, this fantastical tale...