102 results for 'Gorbatov, Sergey'

This poignant love story follows Ekaterina Gordeeva's life with her husband Sergei Grinkov, from their first meeting to their triumphant world pairs skating championships, and ultimately, to the...

Sergei Tretyakov was a multifaceted artist and intellectual whose name is known, but whose achievements are often overlooked. This book uncovers the diverse facets of his life and work, revealing the...

Sergei Rachmaninoff: A Modern Expression. Rebecca Mitchell's biography provides a fresh perspective on the life and work of one of classical music's most celebrated composers. Drawing extensively...

Sergei Shchukin was a man with a remarkable eye for beauty. As a successful textiles merchant in late 19th-century Russia, he also had a keen appreciation for the works of Impressionists and...

This comprehensive guide presents the series of chords, arpeggios, and scales studied by renowned pianist and composer Sergei Rachmaninoff as a young man. Written in 1923, it provides a unique...

Sergei Prokofiev's Peter and the Wolf is a timeless musical fairy tale that brings classical music to life. This beautifully illustrated book tells the story of a little boy who outsmarts the big,...

Sergei Yesenin's poetry has become an integral part of Russian consciousness, with his distinctive lyricism and rural imagery leaving a lasting impression. This bilingual edition brings together many...

Discover the story behind Google's founders and how their unique partnership drives the company's success.The Google Guys delves into the minds of Larry Page and Sergey Brin, exploring what fuels...

The Concerto No. 3 in D Minor, Op. 30 is a piano duet piece by Sergei Rachmaninoff, featured in the movie SHINE. This arrangement is part of Schirmer's Library of Musical Classics and has been...

The Science and Technology of Growing Young: A Comprehensive Guide to Extending Human Lifespan Discover the latest breakthroughs in longevity and how to apply them to your life. Sergey Young, a...

Roman Empresses' Coinage Volume I: Denarii and Antonia Minor - Didia Clara This comprehensive catalogue presents an extensive collection of Roman coins issued in the names of empresses, offering a...

Wild Edibles: A Practical Guide to Foraging and Preparing Wild Edible Plants Discover the art and science of foraging for wild, nutritious plants that can be found growing all around you. This...

This bilingual textbook is designed to help beginners and intermediate learners of Russian improve their reading and vocabulary skills. The book includes a range of texts on various topics, from...

Sergei Damov's obsession with Ada knows no bounds, but his efforts to win her heart are met with rejection. As their relationship becomes increasingly complicated, Sergei finds himself drawn to Ada...

Sergei Home is his sanctuary, a place where he can escape the darkness that haunts him. But when a broken woman stumbles into his life, everything changes. Sergei's protective instincts are...

Family Happiness tells the story of Masha's love for Sergey Mikhaylych, an old family friend. As their relationship deepens, they discover that their love is mutual and decide to get married.Masha...

Fair Talk: Three Steps to Powerful Feedback Giving and receiving feedback is essential for improving performance and employee engagement. However, many employees are deprived of honest and objective...

Russian Criminal Tattoo Archive presents a unique collection of authentic material on Russian criminal subculture. This volume features ink-on-paper drawings by Danzig Baldaev, photographic albums by...

Rachmaninoff: A comprehensive guide to the music of Sergei Rachmaninoff. This book brings together two editions of his Preludes, offering a thorough resource for pianists and music students.Featuring...

Sergei Rachmaninoff: The Last of the Great Romantics A revealing insight into the life of Russia's most misunderstood composer. Sergei Rachmaninoff, born in imperial Russia, was a musical child of...

Calum Brooks has big dreams about becoming a movie writer. For now, he's stuck coping with his dad working away and trying to fit in at school, especially when it comes to new kids - like the Polish...

Film Form: Essays in Film Theory by Sergei EisensteinThis collection of twelve essays, written between 1928 and 1945, showcases key points in the development of Eisenstein's film theory and his...

The Complete Preludes and Etudes-Tableaux by Sergei Rachmaninoff is a comprehensive collection of 24 preludes in one convenient volume.Published by Boosey & Hawkes, this edition features the music in...

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...

The Hermitage Effect: How Bill Browder Went from Ally to Enemy of RussiaThis book tells the story of how Bill Browder's relationship with Vladimir Putin shifted dramatically, from being one of his...

The Great British Skripal Hoax by Nicholas Kollerstrom In 2018, a major news story dominated headlines in Britain. But what really happened? This book offers an alternative perspective on the events...

Rock Solid Chess: Tiviakov's Unbeatable Strategies - Pawn StructuresSergei Tiviakov shares his expertise on fundamental chess strategy, focusing on pawn structures. As a grandmaster with an unbeaten...

Sergei Eisenstein's The Short Fiction Scenario presents a master-class on turning a short story into an effective film. Delivered as a series of lectures at the State Institute of Cinematography, it...

Discover the fascinating world of facts and trivia with Sergei Urban's Seven Dials: Amazing, Weird, Mind-blowing Facts for Curious Minds. This engaging collection brings together an astonishing array...

The Esoteric Significance of Spiritual Work in Anthroposophical Groups And the Future of the Anthroposophical Society by Sergei O. Prokofieff explores the three stages of heavenly preparation in...

A War Made in Russia by Sergei Medvedev explores how Russia's war in Ukraine was not just a personal decision by Putin, but rather the culmination of decades of authoritarian decline and imperial...

Comrade J: The Untold Secrets of Russia's Master Spy in America After the End of the Cold WarBetween 1995 and 2000, a single individual played a pivotal role in the world of espionage, overseeing...

Sergei Eisenstein's unfinished essay on Walt Disney offers a unique insight into the filmmaker's thoughts on modern consciousness and art. First begun in 1940, this work was part of a series of...

A War Made in Russia by Sergei Medvedev is a timely and incisive analysis of Russia's war in Ukraine. Medvedev argues that the conflict was not solely the result of Putin's personal ambitions, but...

Boris Alikhanov's life is in disarray. Recently divorced and struggling with his finances, he sees a summer job as a tour guide at the Pushkin Hills Preserve as an opportunity to regain some balance...

Korolev: How One Man Masterminded the Soviet Drive to Beat America to the MoonThis fascinating biography reveals the story of Sergei Korolev, the enigmatic 'Chief Designer' who played a crucial role...

Exploring the challenges and opportunities of building meaningful communities is at the heart of this thought-provoking collection.The Camphill Movement, founded by Karl König seventy years ago, has...

Freezing Order: A True Story of Russian Money Laundering, State-Sponsored Murder, and Surviving Vladimir Putin's WrathBill Browder's explosive memoir reveals the shocking true story of how he became...

Sergei Eisenstein's writings on cinema and aesthetics are presented in this comprehensive collection of his selected works. A key figure in the development of montage theory, Eisenstein's ideas...

Discover the films that shook the cinematic world. FilmQuake introduces 50 movies that challenged tradition and pushed boundaries, revealing the fascinating stories behind their creation, reception,...

Sophia, the Wisdom of God: An Outline of Sophiology by Sergei Bulgakov In this groundbreaking theological work, Bulgakov explores the concept of Sophia, the divine feminine principle, and its...

Noise, Water, Meat: A History of Sound in the Arts by Douglas Kahn explores the role of sound in twentieth-century arts. This interdisciplinary history and theory examines how the sounds of modernism...

The Russian Criminal Tattoo Encyclopaedia is a unique and fascinating study of the tattoos worn by Russia's most notorious criminals. Over three decades, Danzig Baldaev documented over 3,000 tattoos...

The Suitcase by Sergei Dovlatov is a humorous and poignant novel about the power of memories and objects to shape our lives. A battered suitcase, left untouched for years, becomes a catalyst for a...

Waterloo - Making an Epic is a behind-the-scenes look at the epic film production that re-created the Battle of Waterloo in 1815. Italian producer Dino De Laurentiis spent $25 million on the project,...

Vaslav Nijinsky was a dancer who transformed the world of ballet. His modernist compositions had a dramatic impact on the art form, and his personal life was marked by turmoil. Nijinsky's...

Black Snow: A Theatrical Novel by Mikhail Bulgakov In this darkly comedic novel, Sergei Maxudov's life takes an unexpected turn when his book is suddenly accepted for stage adaptation. As he...

Sergei Ovsiannikov's Journey to Freedom is a deeply personal and profound exploration of the human search for truth. While serving in the Soviet army, Ovsiannikov was arrested and imprisoned for acts...

Diaghilev A Life by Sjeng Scheijen is a comprehensive biography that delves into the extraordinary life and career of Sergei Diaghilev, the founder of the Ballets Russes. Drawing on new research from...

The Film Sense by Sergei Eisenstein This influential work explores the aesthetics of filmmaking, arguing that cinema is a powerful medium capable of evoking emotions and intellect. Drawing on his own...

A deadly flu epidemic sweeps through Moscow, killing hundreds of thousands. To escape the devastation, Anya and her husband Sergey flee to a lake in the far north of Russia with their family and some...

The Zone by Sergei Dovlatov A satirical novelization of the author's time as a prison guard in the early 1960s, The Zone juxtaposes snapshots of the prison with letters to his publisher, urging him...

The Scandinavian Defence: A Modern Approach Sergey Kasparov's guide to this popular chess opening is a thorough and engaging exploration of its strategic richness. Once viewed with suspicion, the...

Theory of the Political Subject Void Universalism II by Sergei Prozorov explores how world politics is shaped by the affirmation of universal ontological axioms. This book builds upon the concept of...

A new way to think about and measure aging is presented in this groundbreaking book by Warren C. Sanderson and Sergei Scherbov. Instead of focusing on how many years we've lived, the authors propose...

A gripping thriller about poisons and power, Untraceable is a story of obsession, identity, and the blurred lines between good and evil. Professor Kalitin's creation, an untraceable poison called...

The Amazing Spider-Man: Hunted OmnibusWhen Kraven returns, Spider-Man becomes the hunted! Sergei Kravinoff and his minions have been kidnapping animal-themed superhumans for months, and they need one...

Rudolf Steiner's spiritual legacy continues to shape the Anthroposophical movement. Sergei O. Prokofieff explores this connection in his book Relating to Rudolf Steiner And the Mystery of the Laying...

The Ballets Russes was a ballet company like no other, driven by the unique vision of its founder Sergei Diaghilev. This book brings to life the stories and experiences of those who were part of this...

Twilight of the Romanovs: A Photographic Odyssey Across Imperial Russia brings to life the lives of the tsars and their subjects through rare archival photographs. Spanning from 1855 to 1918, this...

A Concise History of Imperial Russia by Sergey Volkov and Alexander Krishchyunas is a comprehensive exploration of the Russian Empire's history from its geopolitical perspective. The authors examine...

Fleur Hamilton's life is about to take a dramatic turn. In 1851, she finds herself at the heart of the Great Exhibition in London, where she meets the enigmatic Count Sergei Kirov. Their paths cross...

The Return of the Russian Leviathan by Sergei Medvedev is a thought-provoking analysis of Russia's recent foreign policy decisions. The author argues that these actions can be understood as part of a...

The Foundation Stone Meditation: A Key to the Christian Mysteries explores the core principles of Anthroposophy through meditative reflection. Sergei O. Prokofieff, drawing from his own research,...

Sergey Ivanov turned my world upside down from the moment we met. He's a man with secrets and demons that he can't escape, yet I'm drawn to him like no one else. As our relationship deepens, I...

A young man's search for truth takes him to the vast wastelands of the Far North in this haunting novel by Sergei Lebedev. He seeks answers about a mysterious neighbour who saved his life, known only...

John Doerr reveals how the goal-setting system of Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) has helped tech giants achieve explosive growth-and how it can help any organization thrive.In the 1990s, Doerr met...

This dual-language edition brings together ten short stories by renowned Russian writers, many appearing in English for the first time. With parallel translations, students and literature enthusiasts...

The second part of Sergey Voronkov's three-volume treatise continues to explore the history of Soviet championships. This volume covers the period from 1938 to 1947, including the 1941 match...

Putin's Counterrevolution explores how Vladimir Putin's autocracy has impacted Russia's economy and democratic prospects. Since his rise to power nearly twenty years ago, Putin has transformed Russia...

Alexander Litvinenko's life was cut short in a brazen and deadly attack in central London. On 1 November 2006, he was poisoned with Polonium, a rare and highly radioactive substance that would...

Joanna Stingray's memoir is a wild and vivid account of her time in the Soviet music underground. With infectious enthusiasm, she recounts her experiences as an American who introduced Soviet rock to...

Francis Bacon's paintings were often inspired by unexpected sources. This book explores how photographs, film stills, and other images influenced his work, revealing key turning points in his...

The Shchukin Collection: A Masterpiece Exhibition Catalogue This catalogue brings together 130 masterpieces from one of the most significant collections of modern art in history. Created by Russian...

Waterloo - Making an Epic: A Behind-the-scenes Story of a Movie Colossus The 1970 film adaptation of Napoleon's Battle of Waterloo was a monumental production, with Italian producer Dino De...

The Guardian of the Threshold and the Philosophy of Freedom On the Relationship of the Philosophy of Freedom to the Fifth Gospel by Sergei O. Prokofieff explores a central theme in modern initiation,...

The Twilight Watch by Sergei Lukyanenko. In Moscow's shadowy streets, supernatural powers are wielded by Others who can exist in parallel worlds. Night Watch Agent Anton Gorodetsky is forced back...

A superb literary thriller about poisons of all kinds: physical, moral and political. In this extraordinary novel, Sergei Lebedev explores the darker side of human nature through the story of...

A Nazi Word for a Nazi Thing by So Mayer explores how identity politics can be used to erase and destroy non-normative cultures. In 1937, the Nazis staged an exhibition of seized modernist artworks,...

Google's story began with a simple idea and a garage. Two college friends, Larry Page and Sergey Brin, started working on a project that would eventually become one of the world's most influential...

The Skripal Files: Putin, Poison and the New Spy War by Mark Urban is a gripping account of one of the most shocking incidents in recent British history. In 2018, Sergei Skripal and his daughter...

The Day Watch by Sergei Lukyanenko and Vladimir Vassilyev is a gripping novel that delves into the world of supernatural powers and the delicate balance between light and darkness. In this second...

The Sixth Watch by Sergei Lukyanenko In this gripping urban fantasy novel, a centuries-old truce between rival factions is put to the test as a powerful threat looms over Moscow. A Light magician and...

Red Notice: How I Became Putin's No. 1 Enemy In 2009, a young lawyer named Sergei Magnitsky was brutally beaten to death in a Moscow prison, his crime being to testify against corrupt officials...

Sergei Rachmaninoff: A Composer Reconsidered This biography offers a fresh perspective on one of classical music's most celebrated composers. Long dismissed as a conservative, Rachmaninoff was in...

Google's story is one of unparalleled success, with a name that has become synonymous with the digital age. Founded by two Stanford graduate students, Larry Page and Sergey Brin, the company has...

The Masterpieces and Dramas of the Soviet Championships Volume I (1920-1937) by Sergey Voronkov is a meticulously researched history of the early Soviet chess championships. This first volume covers...

The Sixth Watch (Night Watch 6) by Sergei Lukyanenko In the streets of Moscow, vampires are attacking innocent people, leaving behind a cryptic message that spells out Anton Gorodetsky's name. As...

Secular Cycles explores the dynamics and causal connections between demographic, economic, and political variables in agrarian societies. Peter Turchin and Sergey Nefedov examine how long-term...

The Epic Battle Between America and the Soviet Union for Dominion of Space Deborah Cadbury's extraordinary history combines action and suspense with a moving portrayal of the space race's human...

The largest man-made structure to orbit Earth, the International Space Station, has been conducting research for over a decade and a half. Yet it is only one of many space stations and laboratories...

Rune August has found a sense of home in New York City in 1894. She's lived through many different time periods, but this is the first place she feels truly at peace. When a developer threatens the...

The third volume in Sergey Voronkov's comprehensive series explores the late Stalinist period in Soviet chess. Against the backdrop of anti-Semitism and repression, the USSR captures the world chess...

The DadLab 40 Quick, Fun and Easy Activities to Do at Home by Sergei Urban Discover the fun and interactive way to engage your child in science experiments. This beautifully illustrated book brings...

This comprehensive guide to MySQL provides a thorough overview of setting up and designing an effective database. With this practical resource, you'll learn how to deploy environments, troubleshoot...

Red Notice: A True Story of High Finance, Murder, and One Man's Fight for Justice by Bill Browder. In 1995, Bill Browder made his fortune on Wall Street, but it was an accident that led him to Russia...

Hans Urs von Balthasar and the Critical Appropriation of Russian Religious Thought offers a systematic analysis of the Swiss Catholic theologian's complex relationship with modern speculative Russian...

The Google Story is the inside account of one of the world's most influential companies. Founded by Sergey Brin and Larry Page in 1998, Google has grown from an internet start-up to a global...

The Farewell Dossier is a gripping account of one of the most significant spy cases of the 20th century. In 1981, French President François Mitterrand presented the file to US President Ronald...

Spin Dictators: The Changing Face of Tyranny in the 21st Century by Guriev, Sergei;Treisman, Daniel A new breed of authoritarian leaders has emerged, manipulating information and faking democracy to...