257 results for 'Gorbachev, Mikhail'

Mikhail Gorbachev's memoirs offer a unique insight into one of the most pivotal moments in modern history. As the man who changed everything, Gorbachev shares his personal story and reveals the...

The Collapse of the Soviet Union: A History of the USSR Under Mikhail Gorbachev In 1985, at just 54 years old, Mikhail Gorbachev became General Secretary of the Soviet Union, marking a significant...

What if you could ask some of the world's most brilliant minds about life's biggest mysteries? This unique collection brings together answers from 18 Nobel Prize winners, covering topics like love,...

Malachi Martin's groundbreaking book reveals the untold story behind the Vatican's role in shaping global power and politics. A former Vatican insider and intelligence expert, Martin presents a...

Gorbachev On My Country and the World by Mikhail Gorbachev is a candid and insightful look at the Soviet experiment and its lasting impact. Drawing from his own experiences, archival material, and...

The Human Factor: Gorbachev, Reagan, and Thatcher, and the End of the Cold War by Archie Brown. This penetrating analysis explores the role of political leadership in ending the Cold War. Brown...

The Human Factor: Gorbachev, Reagan, and Thatcher, and the End of the Cold War by Archie Brown. This penetrating analysis examines the role of political leadership in ending the Cold War. Brown...

Mikhail Tal, the 'magician from Riga, ' was the greatest attacking World Champion of them all, and his autobiography chronicles his extraordinary career with charm and humor. This enchanting book is...

Russia's Stillborn Democracy? From Gorbachev to Yeltsin by Graeme J. Gill and Roger D. Markwick explores the tumultuous period in Russian history since Gorbachev came to power, marked by the collapse...

A Riddle Wrapped Up in an Enigma: The Gorbachev-Yeltsin-Putin Deception by Nevin Gussack This book provides a fresh perspective on the Soviet deception plans during the Gorbachev period, revealing...

The Invention of Russia: A Journey from Freedom to War In 1985, Mikhail Gorbachev launched Perestroika, opening Russia up to the world and ending the Cold War. Thirty years later, Russia had become a...

The Human Factor: Gorbachev, Reagan, and Thatcher and the End of the Cold War This gripping narrative explores the pivotal role played by three distinct leaders in bringing an end to the Cold War...

Russia has long been a source of puzzlement for Western observers. Since shaking off communism two decades ago, the country has seemed wobbly at best, thoroughly corrupt and threatening at worst. In...

A Little Corner of Freedom: Russian Nature Protection from Stalin to Gorbachev In the Soviet Union, nature protection activists took an unexpected approach to challenging the system. Rather than...

The Triumph of Improvisation: How Adaptability and Engagement Ended the Cold War. In this thought-provoking analysis, James Graham Wilson explores the end of the Cold War, tracing its trajectory from...

Mikhail Tal: The Street-Fighting Years by Alexander Koblenz is an in-depth look at the early years of chess legend Mikhail Tal. First published in 1963, this book follows Tal's career from promising...

The Magic of Mikhail TalGrandmaster Joe Gallagher examines the most accomplished period of Mikhail Tal's chess career, from 1975 to 1992. During this time, despite periods of ill-health, Tal...

Mikhail Bulgakov's life was marked by secrecy and censorship, yet his works continue to appeal to readers worldwide. This biography, written by J. A. E. Curtis, offers a fresh account of Bulgakov's...

Mikhail Bakhtin: Creation of a Prosaics explores the complex and dynamic nature of creativity and unity. A thinker whose intellectual development spanned over sixty years, Bakhtin grappled with the...

The Reagan-Gorbachev Arms Control Breakthrough: The Treaty Eliminating Intermediate-range Nuclear Force (INF) Missiles This book provides an in-depth analysis of the elimination of intermediate-range...

A brilliant novel of love, betrayal and censorship, set against the backdrop of 1930s Russia. Mikhail Bulgakov's enviable literary career is on the brink of being dismantled as his friend and mentor...

Wings by Mikhail Kuzmin is a groundbreaking debut novel that sparked controversy upon its release in 1906. Written during a time of great social change, this pioneering work tackles themes of love...

Mikhail Bakhtin's foundational ideas have had a profound impact on Western thought. This book provides a candid assessment of his place in Russian and Western culture, shedding light on what may be...

Discover the art of attacking chess with Mikhail Tal, the legendary World Champion known for his aggressive and sacrificial style.Tal's all-out approach to the game took him to the top, but his reign...

A condensed guide to general anesthesia and perioperative medicine is now available. Morgan and Mikhail's Clinical Anesthesiology Handbook has been streamlined to provide essential information for...

Mikhail Tal's Best Games 2 - the World Champion explores the golden years of his career from 1960 to 1971. This period saw him become the youngest ever World Champion in 1960, and despite losing his...

Mikhail Bakhtin was one of the twentieth century's most influential literary theorists. This accessible introduction to his thought explores key concepts such as authorship and subjecthood, language,...

A Reader's Companion to Mikhail Bulgakov's The Master and Margarita by J. A. E. Curtis provides a comprehensive guide to this complex and enigmatic novel. This companion offers a biographical...

The Cambridge Introduction to Mikhail Bakhtin provides a comprehensive and authoritative overview of the Russian philosopher's influential ideas. Ken Hirschkop draws on the latest scholarly editions...

Eternal Refuge for voice and piano trio is a setting of Mikhail Bulgakov's prose from his novel "The Master and Margarita". The piece was completed in 2002, with the composer revising it several...

This book uses a system developed by FIDE master Bill Jordan for coaching to help you improve your chess skills. It features games from World Championships with brief annotations for each move,...

The Master and Margarita by Mikhail Bulgakov In this imaginative and satirical novel, Mikhail Bulgakov brings together two seemingly disparate worlds: 1930s Moscow and first-century Jerusalem. The...

A Hero of Our Time by Mikhail Lermontov This 19th-century Russian novel tells the story of Pechorin, a disillusioned young officer who embarks on a series of adventures in the Caucasus. His...

The Soviet experiment and its lasting impact are explored in this candid memoir by Mikhail Gorbachev. Drawing on his own experiences and rich archival material, Gorbachev offers a nuanced perspective...

This beginner's guide to selling on online marketplace FBA offers a step-by-step system for making money via the online marketplace FBA program. You'll discover how to choose a plan of attack, select...

The New Russia by Mikhail Gorbachev explores the current state of Russia's relationship with the West and the intentions behind Vladimir Putin's regime. Drawing on his wealth of knowledge and...

Discover a sustainable solution to take back control of your bedtime and your sleep. Kate Mikhail's approach to sleep, developed after decades of struggling with insomnia, is based on accessible...

Mikhail Gorbachev's latest work offers a unique perspective on Russia's current state and its implications for global politics. Drawing on his extensive experience, the author provides an in-depth...

The Baltic States and the End of the Soviet Empire by Stefan Hedlund This book explores how Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania gained their independence from the Soviet Union without violence. It...

The Collapse of the Soviet Union, 1985-1991 by David R. Marples provides a clear and accessible analysis of the disintegration of the Soviet Union. This book explores two key factors that contributed...

Thirty years after the end of the Cold War, world peace is at risk again. The United States has withdrawn from the disarmament treaty with Russia, Europe is disintegrating, China is surging forward...

Thirty years after the end of the Cold War, world peace is at risk again. The situation has become increasingly fragile, with major global challenges emerging.Mikhail Gorbachev, the last great...

Final Days: The Inside Story of the Collapse of the Soviet UnionThis book offers a unique perspective on one of the most significant events of the 20th century, drawing on the author's own...

Avoiding Apocalypse: How Science and Scientists Ended the Cold War tells the story of a pivotal moment in history that had far-reaching consequences. In 1985, a global boycott by scientists led to...

The Last Empire: The Final Days of the Soviet Union by Serhii Plokhy On Christmas Day 1991, a dramatic event marked the end of an era. Mikhail Gorbachev's resignation as president of the Soviet Union...

The Third World War Continues. In 1990, Europe teeters on the brink of chaos as NATO prepares to liberate Eastern Europe from Soviet control. Meanwhile, in the Pacific, the US Navy launches a bold...

The Struggle to Save the Soviet Economy: Mikhail Gorbachev and the Collapse of the USSR By Chris Miller University of North Carolina Press, 2020 In the late 1980s, the Soviet economy's sudden...

A Slow Reckoning: The USSR, the Afghan Communists, and Islam examines the Soviet Union's and the Afghan communists' views of and policies toward Islam during the Soviet-Afghan War. The Soviet...

The fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989 marked a pivotal moment for Russia and Ukraine. As the Soviet Union dissolved, Mikhail Gorbachev and Boris Yeltsin invited American evangelicals to offer guidance...

This collection of interviews offers a unique insight into the lives and beliefs of two influential figures: Sun Myung Moon and Hak Ja Han. Representing their roles in various fields, including...

The Soviet experience in Afghanistan provides valuable insights into the hazards of military intervention. In 1985, Mikhail Gorbachev decided that withdrawal from Afghanistan should occur as soon as...

A Sacred Space Is Never Empty: A History of Soviet Atheism by Victoria Smolkin explores the complex relationship between atheism and communism in the Soviet Union. From the 1917 revolution to the...

The collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991 was a sudden and unexpected event that left many experts stunned. In "From Washington to Moscow", Louis Sell provides a detailed account of US-Soviet...

Alcohol: A Collection of Soviet Anti-Alcohol Posters from the 1980s. This book presents a unique collection of previously unpublished Soviet anti-alcohol posters, produced during Mikhail Gorbachev's...

A Sacred Space Is Never Empty: A History of Soviet Atheism by Victoria Smolkin explores the complex and often contradictory nature of atheism in the Soviet Union. From the Bolsheviks' efforts to...

Robert Maxwell, Israel's Superspy: The Life and Murder of a Media Mogul For the first time, the full story of Robert Maxwell's life is revealed. Born into poverty, Maxwell built an international...

The Myth of the Strong Leader: Political Leadership in the Modern Age by Archie Brown Archie Brown challenges the idea that 'strong leaders' are the most successful and admirable. Instead, he argues...

A gripping and compelling account of the world's transformation after 1989, Post Wall, Post Square offers a bold and novel interpretation of the revolutionary upheaval of that year. Historian...

A Moscow professor's attempt to create a new form of life ends in chaos when he transplants human organs into a stray dog. The result is a distinctly human animal that wreaks havoc on the professor's...

The Master and Margarita is a masterpiece of allegorical fiction that explores the darker side of Soviet society. When the devil makes a personal appearance in Moscow, the consequences are chaotic...

Margaret Thatcher: The Authorized Biography, Volume Two: Everything She Wants is a comprehensive and authoritative biography that delves into the life and times of the Iron Lady. In this second...

The Khazars: A Judeo-Turkish Empire on the Steppes, 7th-11th Centuries AD This fully illustrated book explores the armies, organization, armor, weapons, and fortifications of the Khazars, a Turkic...

Bulgakov's masterpiece of magical realism, The Master and Margarita, is a powerful satire of Soviet life. Written in secret during the darkest days of Stalin's reign, this novel became an overnight...

A leading expert on foreign policy reveals how tensions between America, NATO, and Russia transformed geopolitics. M. E. Sarotte draws on thousands of previously secret documents to tell the story of...

The Reagan Diaries is a unique and intimate look at one of America's most important presidencies. Edited by historian Douglas Brinkley, this remarkable record brings together Ronald Reagan's daily...

The Triumph of Broken Promises: The End of the Cold War and the Rise of Neoliberalism By Fritz Bartel Harvard University Press, 2022 A pivotal moment in modern history was marked by the economic...

Sally Arnold's life was transformed in 1971 when she took a nannying job in Paris. Her charge, Mick Jagger's daughter Jade, soon became more than just bath-time duties. Sally found herself running...

Discover the personal testimonies that shaped the demise of the Soviet Union and the establishment of the Russian Federation in this concise summary and analysis. Secondhand Time by Svetlana...

Ronald Reagan: A Masterful Portrait of an Underestimated Leader In this comprehensive and engaging biography, renowned historian H.W. Brands presents a compelling portrait of Ronald Reagan, one of...

A Soldier's Memoir of the Cold War Era By John R. Galvin USA (Ret.) This memoir recounts the author's four-decade-long career in the US Army, from World War II to the fall of the Berlin Wall. General...

The United Religions Initiative: A Growing Global Movement. The interfaith movement has been gaining momentum worldwide since the 1893 World's Parliament of Religions in Chicago. Today, it provides a...

State Secrets: An Insider's Chronicle of the Russian Chemical Weapons Program reveals a shocking deception that took place in the 1980s, as Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev negotiated for the...

The Gun that Changed the World by Mikhail Kalashnikov is a remarkable portrait of a man of ingenuity and vitality in one of the most unforgiving periods of Russian history. Born in 1919, Kalashnikov...

Invisible Walls: A Journalist in Search of Her Life by Hella Pick is a deeply personal and thought-provoking memoir that offers a rare glimpse into the life of one of the world's most respected...

Ted Turner's remarkable life has been shaped by his father's words: "Early to bed, early to rise, work like hell and advertise!" This philosophy drove him to become one of the most successful...

The Iraqi Nights by Dunya Mikhail is a powerful collection of poetry that explores the complexities of war and survival. Taking inspiration from The One Thousand and One Nights, Mikhail personifies...

The Ottoman Sultan Who Shaped the Modern World Alan Mikhail's groundbreaking account of the life and world of Sultan Selim I offers a fresh perspective on global history. By redefining key events...

Reagan and Gorbachev: How the Cold War Ended By Jack F. Matlock, Jr. A detailed and authoritative account of the end of the Cold War, this book offers an insider's perspective on the diplomatic...

The Chess Alchemist by Mikhail TalThis unique collection brings together 80 of Mikhail Tal's most fascinating games, annotated by the chess legend himself. Many of these games have been translated...

The Collapse of the Soviet Union by Vladislav M. Zubok is a major study of the USSR's demise, challenging the notion that its breakup was inevitable. In this deeply informed account, Zubok reveals...

Maidenhair by Mikhail Shishkin is a powerful exploration of truth and fiction, time and memory. In this moving novel, the boundaries between reality and storytelling are constantly blurred as a group...

The World Chess Championship has witnessed many epic battles, engaging not only chess enthusiasts but also the general public. On the chessboard, the world champions are supreme intellectual...

Dark Celebration by Christine Feehan In this 17th installment of the Carpathian series, Prince Mikhail Dubrinsky faces a desperate threat to his people's survival. A sinister plot to exterminate all...

A Hero of Our Time is a novel by Mikhail Lermontov, written in 1839 and revised in 1841. It is a quintessential example of the superfluous man novel, featuring a compelling Byronic hero and...

Mikhail Bakhtin's central concepts and terms are explored in this comprehensive introduction to his ideas. Sue Vice provides clear explanations of key concepts such as carnival, the grotesque body,...

In Her Feminine Sign by Dunyā Mīkhāʼīl is a luminous collection of poems that explores the intersection of identity, culture, and belonging. At its heart lies the Arabic suffix taamarbuta, 'the tied...

A Memoir of the Missile Age: One Man's JourneyVitaly Katayev recounts his experiences as a designer and insider in the Soviet defense industry during the Cold War. He offers a unique perspective on...

To Run the World: The Kremlin's Cold War Bid for Global PowerSergey Radchenko provides a panoramic new history of the conflict that defined the postwar era, exploring the psychology of the Soviet...

A New York Times Best Book of the Year 2024. Mikhail Zygar's definitive account of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. In this authoritative and timely work, Russian journalist Mikhail Zygar reveals his...

The Beekeeper of Sinjar by Dunya Mikhail is a powerful and moving work of literary nonfiction that tells the stories of women who have managed to escape the clutches of ISIS. Since 2014, these women...

Tablets: Secrets of the Clay is a unique poetry collection that brings to life the world's first symbols - Sumerian glyphs carved onto clay tablets. Dunya Mikhail transforms these ancient markings...

A visceral and perceptive study of life under autocracy, My Egypt Archive is an unflinching examination of the politics of historical authority. Historian Alan Mikhail recounts his experiences...

War and Punishment: The Story of Russian Oppression and Ukrainian Resistance by Mikhail Zygar Mikhail Zygar's latest work sheds light on the complex history behind Russia's involvement in Ukraine,...

Sofia's hope for freedom and reunion with her childhood love Vasily keeps her going in the harsh Siberian labor camp. After a perilous escape, she endures months of hardship before finding refuge...

Philosophy Unchained: Developments in Post-Soviet Philosophical Thought explores the evolution of philosophical thought in Eastern Europe since the dissolution of the Soviet Union. As the former...

Fact and fiction collide in Will Adams' latest thriller. Twenty years after his disappearance, French archaeologist Roland Petitier makes a shocking reappearance at a major conference, promising to...

Dietitian Sandra Mikhail's no-nonsense guide to bowel health is based on her professional and personal experience. This frank and sometimes humorous book explores the complex nature of the human gut,...

Alan Mikhail's My Egypt Archive offers a unique perspective on the everyday authoritarianism that led to the Arab Spring in Egypt. This visceral and perceptive study provides an unflinching...

Gabriel Sheffer explores the performance of national leaders in this thought-provoking study. The book examines the psychological and external factors that determine whether leaders are innovative...

Severn's heart beats for one thing: vengeance. His life is a web of lies, and his act is perfect. But when his enemy - a guardian angel named Mikhail - sits beside him, Severn begins to question...