162 results for 'Khrennikov, Andrei'

Grey Bees is a novel by Andreĭ Kurkov, translated from the Russian by Boris Dralyuk. In the midst of war, a mild-mannered beekeeper must navigate the dangers of his country's conflict. With his bees...

Andrey Tarkovsky was a cinematic genius of the post-war era, renowned for his metaphysical films that explored the human condition. His work is characterized by extended takes, dream-like...

Andrei Tarkovsky: A Filmmaker's Vision This comprehensive study explores the work of Russian filmmaker Andrei Tarkovsky, renowned for his unique cinematic style and profound influence on world cinema...

Andrei Tarkovsky: The Winding QuestA critical examination of the Russian film-maker's work, exploring his aesthetics, theory of time in cinematography and an attempt to comprehend his unique vision...

Andrei Tarkovsky Pocket Guide provides an in-depth exploration of the life and work of Russian filmmaker Andrei Tarkovsky. This comprehensive guide delves into every aspect of his output, including...

Andrei Tarkovsky: A Life on the Cross is a deeply personal and insightful exploration of the life of one of cinema's most enigmatic figures. Lyudmila Boyadzhieva sheds light on the complex and often...

Andrey Rublev: The Artist and His WorldThis biography sheds light on the enigmatic life of Andrey Rublev, a 14th-century Russian monk and icon painter. Until now, there has been no comprehensive...

Andrei Sakharov Quarks and the Structure of Matter by Harry J. Lipkin In 1980, the Cold War was in full bloom, and physicist Andrei Sakharov found himself exiled to Gorki, under heavy Soviet...

Andrei Bely's 1913 novel Petersburg is widely regarded as one of the most important Russian novels of the twentieth century. Its influence can be seen in works by notable authors such as Vladimir...

Andrei Tarkovsky: A Life on the Cross is a deeply personal and insightful biography that explores the complex life of the renowned film director. Lyudmila Boyadzhieva delves into the contradictions...

The Films of Andrei Tarkovsky A Visual Fugue by Vida T. Johnson and Graham Petrie is a comprehensive study of one of cinema's most enigmatic directors. This book offers a fresh and stimulating...

Andrei Kanchelskis shares his remarkable story, from being a star player at Manchester United to navigating the complexities of international football and personal life. He recounts his departure...

Andrei Tarkovsky: Interviews presents a unique opportunity to explore the life and work of one of Russia's most influential filmmakers. This collection of interviews, spanning over two decades,...

Andrei Tarkovsky's Sounding Cinema offers a fresh perspective on the work of Russian director Andrei Tarkovsky through its exploration of music and sound in his films.This book provides new insights...

Andrei Sakharov's transformation from a renowned scientist to a courageous human rights advocate is a compelling story of growth and conviction. This book explores his metamorphosis, from his early...

Andrey Tarkovsky, the renowned Russian filmmaker, shares his artistic vision and personal reflections in Sculpting in Time. This book offers a unique insight into the creative process of one of...

America's Final War by Andrei Martyanov The US has long claimed to be a global superpower, but its actions in Ukraine have exposed a deep-seated myth of economic and military supremacy. In his latest...

Red Shambhala Magic, Prophecy, and Geopolitics in the Heart of Asia In the early twentieth century, the legendary land of Shambhala played a significant role in Russian geopolitics. Andrei...

Death and the Penguin by Andreĭ Kurkov A writer's life is not an easy one, especially when the subjects of his obituaries refuse to die. Viktor, a struggling writer, finds himself drawn into a dark...

Losing Military Supremacy: The Myopia of American Strategic Planning by Andrei Martyanov The United States' exceptionalism has led to a unique intensity of conviction with far-reaching global...

Samson Kolechko's life is forever changed when his father is murdered, leaving him an orphan with a mysterious past. His flat is requisitioned by two Red Army soldiers, but Samson overhears their...

The United States is undergoing a profound transformation, marked by a decline in its status as a global hegemon. This transformation is evident in its loss of ground in various categories that...

The Revolution in Military Affairs: A Critical Analysis The liberal world order, a concept closely tied to American global hegemony, is experiencing a significant decline. As this system crumbles,...

Treasures of Ukraine chronicles the arts and heritage of Ukraine at a time when the country's people, culture, landmarks, and artworks are facing destruction and devastation. This record of...

The Compatriots: The Russian Exiles Who Fought Against the Kremlin The history of Russian espionage is marked by a complex web of relationships between the country's expatriates and the Kremlin. From...

Improve your Russian language skills with this comprehensive 5000-word vocabulary guide. This book provides a valuable resource for English speakers looking to expand their Russian vocabulary,...

Boris Pasternak's Selected Poetry is a unique and moving collection of verse that showcases the poet's distinctive musical quality. Born in 1890, Pasternak was a key figure of the Silver Age, and his...

The correspondence of four influential figures in the world of weird fiction offers a unique glimpse into the personal and professional lives of these writers, artists, and collectors. Clark Ashton...

The Alexandreis: A Twelfth-Century Epic by Walter Chatillon is a rich and complex Latin poem that explores the life of Alexander the Great. Written in the 12th century, this epic follows Alexander's...

Mirtilla: A Pastoral in Bilingual Edition Isabella Andreini was a renowned actress and playwright of the Italian Renaissance. She revolutionized women's roles on stage, creating the ingénue with a...

Life, Life: Selected Poems is a collection of poetry by Russian poet Arseny Tarkovsky, translated into English. This is one of the few translations available in English, making it an important work...

The Betrayal by Helen Dunmore is a powerful and moving novel about ordinary people living under a sinister regime. In post-war Russia, Andrei, a young hospital doctor, and Anna, a nursery school...

Dreams of My Russian Summers A Novel by Andreï Makine is a poignant and epic tale that explores the complexities of memory, identity, and belonging.Set against the backdrop of two contrasting worlds...

Andréi Rubliov presents a series of poems that explore the life and artistry of the famous painter. Drawing inspiration from the cinematic style of Andréi Tarkovski, the author delves into the...

Sandhamn Island's archipelago offers a serene escape from the world. For Nora Linde, it provides a fragile refuge. As prosecutor, she's built a case against Andreis Kovač, a powerful figure in...

Lucas and Andrei's romantic adventures continue in this collection of six short stories. Following the events of Shiver, these tales explore the ups and downs of their relationship, offering over...

Andrei Monastyrski Elementary Poetry A collection of early experimental work by Russian poet and artist Andrei Monastyrski, founder of conceptualism in Russia. This volume brings together poems,...

Diary of an Invasion by Andreĭ Kurkov is a remarkable record of life during a 21st-century war. This journal, compiled from the author's writings and broadcasts, offers a unique perspective on the...

A Terrible Country by Keith Gessen explores the complexities of family, identity and ideology in contemporary Russia. When Andrei Kaplan moves to Moscow to care for his elderly grandmother, he finds...

Yuri Olesha's Envy is a masterful novella that combines biting social satire with slapstick humor and a wild visionary streak. A tour de force of Russian literature, this book tells the story of...

Strolls with Pushkin by Andrei Sinyavsky is a provocative portrait of Russia's great poet. Written while Sinyavsky was confined to a Soviet labor camp, the book offers an irreverent look at Pushkin's...

The Firebird: The Elusive Fate of Russian Democracy by Andrei Kozyrev This account of Russia's tumultuous transition from Soviet Union to independent nation offers a unique perspective on the...

The Age of Anomaly: Spotting Financial Storms in a Sea of UncertaintyAndrei Polgar offers a clear and accessible guide to understanding financial calamities, making it easier for anyone to prepare...

A revolutionary social networking platform has been created in the most unlikely of places - a university dorm room. Andrei Koss and his friends turned their space into an operations base, harnessing...

The Bickford Fuse by Andrey Kurkov In the final years of Communism, a disparate group of individuals embark on parallel journeys, each linked by a common goal. A black airship floats above its...

We the Living is a powerful novel that explores the human cost of a revolution. Against the backdrop of a tyrannical dictatorship, three individuals struggle to maintain their independence and pursue...

Set in 1930s Moscow, this novel presents a city that is supposed to be the epitome of Soviet happiness. However, beneath its surface lies an anarchic satire that challenges the notion of a perfect...

On 6 November 1942, an extraordinary mass escape took place from Auschwitz. Among those who survived was prisoner number 1418 Andrey Pogozhev.The fact that Pogozhev not only endured the appalling...

Concert arabesques on motifs by Johann Strauss "By the beautiful blue Danube" is a challenging piano arrangement that has been popular for decades.Originally published in 1999, this virtuoso piece...

War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy is a timeless epic that entwines love, death, and determinism with Russia's war with Napoleon and its effects on those swept up by the conflict.The lives of Pierre,...

Set in 1970s Siberia, this poignant novel tells the story of an unlikely friendship between two young men, Vardan and his guardian. As they navigate the harsh realities of their lives, they find...

Anna Akhmatova's poetry is renowned for its raw emotion and lyrical quality, conveying the complexities of everyday life with unflinching honesty.This dual-language selection brings together some of...

Life in their small Russian town feels stifling and hopeless for Olga, Masha, and Irina after their father's death. They yearn to return to Moscow, the bustling metropolis they left eleven years ago...

Diary of an Invasion by Andrey Kurkov is a powerful and personal account of life under occupation. As Russian forces build up beyond Ukraine's borders, Kurkov chronicles the devastating impact of war...

Ann Komaromi's innovative study explores the phenomenon of samizdat literature in the former Soviet Union, shedding new light on its social and historical context.The author examines the work of...

Twenty-eight brilliant and strange stories from Japan's rich folklore, collected by Lafcadio Hearn.A Western expatriate with a deep love for Japanese culture, Hearn drew upon his experiences in Japan...

Hardcover, 204 pages, published August 2022 A powerful collection of images from world-class photographers capturing the humanity and determination of Ukraine's fight for freedom against all odds...

Soul is a haunting novella by Andrey Platonov, exploring the tensions between past and future. A young man is sent to his childhood home in Central Asia as a kind of missionary, bringing modern...

Solaris by Dr Mark Bould explores the 1972 film of the same name as a product of its genre rather than a transcendent work. The author examines Andrei Tarkovsky's fascination with Stanislaw Lem's...

English-Czech phrasebook and 1500-word dictionary by Andrey Taranov is designed to help you navigate everyday situations while traveling abroad. This comprehensive guide covers essential phrases for...

This collection brings together some of the most significant voices in twentieth-century Russian literature. It features stories by Chekhov, Gorky, Bunin, Zamyatin, Babel, Nabokov, Solzhenitsyn, and...

Dark Ride Volume 3 by Joshua Williamson is the thrilling conclusion to a plunge into murder mayhem and sinister family secrets. As Sam delves deeper into his father's creation, he must make a...

The Flip Side of Jurassic Park A Movie Flipbook by Little White Lies Staff. A comic spin on a cult classic, this flipbook presents a humorous take on a beloved film. Illustrated by Andrey Kasay, it's...

A beautifully illustrated adaptation of a beloved Russian story, made accessible to a broad range of readers. When Pierre inherits a vast fortune after his father's death, he finds himself at the...

Andrei Marmor's Philosophy of Law is a comprehensive analysis of contemporary debates about the fundamental nature of law. At its core, the question of what the law is seems to be a matter of fact...

The ubiquity of anti-American sentiment in Europe has become a striking phenomenon. From conservative grandmothers to young activists, Europeans are expressing disdain for America with increasing...

Sasha Gusov's photographic diary brings us into the life of Michelangelo, one of history's most fascinating men. This collaboration between Gusov and film director Andrei Konchalovsky offers an...

The Foundation Pit by Andrey Platonov is a dystopian novel that explores the lives of Soviet workers who believe they are laying the foundations for a radiant future. As they work harder and dig...

Death and the Penguin by Andrey Kurkov is a darkly comedic tale of a man's desperate situation. Viktor, an aspiring writer, finds himself in a precarious predicament when his obituaries are published...

A Matter of Death and Life by Andrey Kurkov is a darkly comedic exploration of life's complexities. A man contemplates ending his life, but instead decides to hire a contract killer - with a twist:...

This powerful and poignant tale of childhood friendship has stayed with Andreï Makine forever. Set against the backdrop of 1970s Siberia, My Armenian Friend is a story of ordinary lives and the...

Brief Loves that Live Forever by Andreï Makine is a poignant exploration of love and freedom in Soviet Russia. As an orphan reflects on his past, he recalls fleeting moments with women who embodied...

Color and reflect the beauty of Orthodox icons with this latest volume from Simon Oskolniy. Featuring 17 stunning images, including works by Andrei Rublev and anonymous iconographers, this coloring...

A poignant and humorous exploration of love, power, and identity, set against the backdrop of Ukraine's complex history. Andrey Kurkov's novel follows the life of Bunin, the Ukrainian President, as...

Pro .NET Benchmarking: The Art of Performance MeasurementThis in-depth guide provides expert advice on designing and executing effective benchmarks, measuring key performance metrics of .NET...

War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy is a sweeping epic that explores the human experience during times of war and upheaval. In 1812, Napoleon's invasion of Russia sets off a chain reaction of events that...

Silentium: A Selection of Osip Mandelstam's Poetry This dual-language collection brings together many of Osip Mandelstam's most beloved poems, carefully translated by Andrey Kneller. Mandelstam was a...

Viruses, Pandemics, and Immunity by Arup K. Chakraborty and Andrey Shaw provides an accessible explanation of how viruses emerge to cause pandemics, how our immune system combats them, and how...

Learn to monitor and respond to security threats in Windows systems with this comprehensive guide. Written by Andrei Miroshnikov, a former Microsoft security program manager, this book provides...

English-German phrasebook and 250-word mini dictionary by Andrey Taranov is a practical guide for those traveling to Germany. This concise phrasebook covers essential phrases for everyday...

A stunning clothbound Hardcover edition of Tolstoy's great novel, War and Peace, is a masterpiece of world literature. Set against the backdrop of Napoleon's invasion of Russia, the novel explores...

Vladimir Mayakovsky's poetry is a unique blend of wit, wisdom and originality. As one of the leaders of Russian Futurism, Mayakovsky pushed the boundaries of language to capture the wonder of modern...

Physical Actor Training: What Shall I Do with the Body They Gave Me? Andrei Droznin explores the connection between body and mind in acting, highlighting the importance of restoring this...

Armenian Phrasebook by Andrey Taranov provides essential phrases for communication while traveling abroad. This comprehensive phrasebook covers topics such as directions, transportation, shopping,...

Kazimir Malewicz's work was largely erased from the cultural scene for decades, even during his lifetime. It wasn't until the late 1950s that his oeuvre was rediscovered in the West, and another...

The Van Helsing family's dark legacy weighs heavily on Alina, now an orphan with a singular purpose: to exact revenge against Dracula for orchestrating her bloodline's near-genocide. However, fate...

The Red Web: A Groundbreaking History of the Kremlin's Online Surveillance State In 2011, Moscow protests sparked a transformation in Vladimir Putin's perception of the internet. Just four years...

Building Data-Driven Applications with LlamaIndex: A Practical Guide to Retrieval-augmented Generation (RAG) to Enhance LLM Applications by Andrei Gheorghiu. Discover the potential of Generative AI...

Molecular Red Theory for the Anthropocene by McKenzie Wark explores our new planetary epoch, where human and natural forces are deeply intertwined. This philosophical work creates tools to help us...

Character Dance by Andrei Lopoukov and Alexander Shirayev is a comprehensive guide to the art of character dancing in classical ballet. This book provides detailed class exercises and specific...

English Rules: A Russo-British Comedy of Errors by Andrei Ostalski A routine life is turned upside down for Sashok when his briefcase is switched on his morning commute, setting off a bizarre chain...

Jimi Hendrix Live in Lviv is a love letter to the beautiful city of Lviv, western Ukraine. Set against the backdrop of life in Ukraine before the present day, this novel explores the strange and...

The relationship between personality and creativity has long been a subject of fascination. This collection explores this idea through the lives of four renowned poets: Pasternak, Mandelstam,...

English-Albanian phrasebook and 3000-word topical vocabulary by Andrey Taranov is an essential travel companion for anyone visiting Albania. This phrasebook provides the basic communication...

Petersburg, a novel by Andrei Bely, is set against the backdrop of the Russian Revolution of 1905. This influential work draws comparisons to James Joyce's Ulysses for its use of symbolism and humor...

Andrei Tarkovsky's Stalker (1977) is a thought-provoking science-fiction film that explores human fragility and philosophy. The film's complexities are mirrored in its narrative, which delves into...

Andrey Kurkov's Ukraine Diaries is a personal account of the ongoing crisis in his country, offering a vivid insight into what it's like to live through intense political unrest.The diaries begin on...

Walker Evans Signs presents a unique perspective on American culture through the photographer's iconic images of signs. Spanning over five decades, these photographs showcase Evans' fascination with...

War and Peace, translated by Antony Briggs, is a sweeping epic that follows the lives of three Russian aristocrats against the backdrop of Napoleon's invasion of Russia. Pierre Bezukhov, Prince...

Andrei Tarkovsky's personal diary spans over 15 years, offering an intimate and introspective look at his life and creative process. From 1970 until his death in 1986, Tarkovsky recorded his thoughts...