214 results for 'Osorgin, Mikhail'

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...

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 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...

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...

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...

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...

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 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,...

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 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...

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,...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

A Corner House in Moscow A Novel by Mikhail Osorgin is a poignant and introspective novel that explores the complexities of human relationships and the search for meaning. Set against the backdrop of...

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...

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 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 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...

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...

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...

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,...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

The Russia Conundrum: How the West Fell for Putin's Power Gambit - and how to Fix it by Mikhail Khodorkovsky and Martin Sixsmith Mikhail Khodorkovsky, once one of Russia's richest men, has seen...

Bad Red Blue: Poetry & Other Compulsory Unpaid Labors is the fourth collection of poetry from Mikhail Mavrotheris. A vibrant and experimental work, it features colorful imagery and innovative...

This anthology brings together key writings by Mikhail Bakhtin and those attributed to Nikolai Medvedev and Katerina Voloshinov. It provides a comprehensive overview of their ideas, making it an...

A collection of essays by cultural critic Joan Acocella, exploring the lives and works of influential artists and two saints. Thirty-one essays cover a range of subjects, from Primo Levi's memoir...

On Cana of Galilee: A Sermon by the Coptic Patriarch Benjamin IThis English translation presents a significant work from Coptic homiletics, based on the sole surviving manuscript and other fragments...

The Russia Conundrum: How the West Fell for Putin's Power Gambit - and How to Fix It by Mikhail Khodorkovsky and Martin Sixsmith Mikhail Khodorkovsky, once one of Russia's richest men, knows the...

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...

Dead People is a collection of eulogies for individuals who have passed away in recent years. Written by Stefany Anne Golberg and Morgan Meis, this unique book explores the lives and legacies of...

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 Light and the Dark by Mikhail Shishkin is a poignant exploration of life, death, and the human experience. Through the letters of two individuals separated by time and circumstance, this novel...

Lermontov's Novice presents the original 1840 poem 'The Novice' in its entirety, accompanied by an editorial introduction and detailed textual notes. This edition is valuable for anyone interested in...

A Country Doctor's Notebook by Mikhail Bulgakov is a candid and imaginative portrayal of life as a young doctor in rural Russia on the eve of Revolution. In 1916-17, Dr Bulgakov was thrust into the...

Grandmaster Alexei Shirov's most aggressive and inventive games are collected in this single volume. From 1983 to 2004, he showcases his attacking style with a selection of his favourite games, each...

The Galosh and Other Stories by Mikhail Zoschenko is a collection of 65 satirical tales that offer a unique glimpse into life in the Soviet Union during the 1920s and '30s. Translated from Russian,...

In 1924, Northern Russia is embroiled in a brutal conflict between the Red Army and the White Russian forces. As the battle rages on, Mikhail Kirov finds himself unexpectedly transported to...

A Hero of Our Time by Gemma Barder and Mikhail Iurevich Lermontov is a beautifully crafted tale that explores the complexities of human nature.Set against the backdrop of 19th-century Russia, this...

Tactical Tal Part I presents 300 chess puzzles from Mikhail Tal's period of exceptional play. These puzzles are divided into three levels: beginner, intermediate, and advanced, with the majority...

God and the State by Mikhail Aleksandrovich Bakunin is a foundational text for anarchist thought. In this influential work, Bakunin presents a clear introduction to his philosophy and a powerful...

A powerful allegorical tale for readers seeking wisdom and insight. Set at a monastery built on the site where Noah's Ark came to rest, Mikhail Naimy's work presents the teachings of Mirdad, abbott...

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...

Bakhtin, Essays and Dialogues on His Work by Michail M. Bachtin;Gary Saul Morson is a collection of philosophical essays that explore the work of Mikhail Bakhtin. The book provides an in-depth...

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...

Morphine by Mikhail Bulgakov is a haunting and powerful exploration of addiction. When Dr. Polyakov's self-inflicted gunshot wound brings him to his colleague's practice, he leaves behind a journal...

Moscow, 1938. A city where humour is a luxury and freedom is a distant memory. In this treacherous landscape, Mikhail Bulgakov finds himself at the centre of a sinister plot.He's offered a commission...

Rethinking Bakhtin: Extensions and Challenges offers new perspectives on Mikhail Bakhtin's influential ideas. This collection of essays explores the theory of parody, the relationship between de...

Notes on a Cuff and Other Stories by Mikhail Bulgakov is a collection of journalistic sketches that explore the challenges of pursuing a literary career amidst chaos and uncertainty. Written between...

Colossus leads X-Force into its next era, but this may be its downfall. A mission is undertaken that could fracture the team's trust and teamwork forever. X-Force is captured, but what power could...

A Dog's Heart: An Appalling Story by Mikhail Bulgakov is a thought-provoking tale of friendship and the consequences of playing God. A Moscow doctor forms an unlikely bond with a stray dog, leading...

The Memory of Tiresias: Intertextuality and Film by Mikhail Iampolski and Harsha Ram This book presents a new theory of cinematic intertextuality, exploring how films draw upon and interact with...

A vivid account of life in 19th-century southern Siberia, this translation offers an intimate glimpse into the region's unique flora and fauna. Mikhail Chelvalkov's narrative chronicles his...

Bakunin Selected Texts 1868-1875 This collection brings together a selection of texts by Mikhail Bakunin, a key figure in the development of Anarchistic Socialism. Written between 1868 and 1875,...

Ruslan and Ludmila Overture Study Score by Mikhail Ivanovich Glinka is a beautifully engraved edition of the beloved orchestral showpiece. This new publication presents the original performance...

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...

Marxism and the History of Art: From William Morris to the New Left is a comprehensive introduction to Marxist approaches to art history. Despite the aesthetic being a crucial part of Marx and...

The Master and Margarita (Eye Classics) by Mikhail Bulgakov is a captivating graphic novel that explores the nature of good and evil in 20th-century Soviet life. A mysterious figure, accompanied by a...

Mikhail Zoshchenko's Sentimental Tales are satirical portraits of small-town characters struggling to find their place in Soviet society. Narrated by Kolenkorov, a writer who embodies the era's...

Mikhail Khodorkovsky's account of Russia's current state and potential future offers a unique perspective from someone who has experienced both the best and worst of his country firsthand...

Transform your contact center with practical artificial intelligence. As a customer service professional, you're constantly looking for ways to improve efficiency and provide better support to your...

Richard Sakwa examines the rise and fall of Yukos, Russia's largest oil company, in this detailed analysis of one of the most dramatic confrontations between economic and political power. The arrest...

Mikhail Zoshchenko's Sentimental Tales are satirical portraits of small-town characters struggling to find their place in Soviet society. Narrated by Kolenkorov, a writer who embodies the era's...

Dialogism: Bakhtin and His World by Michael Holquist provides a comprehensive account of Mikhail Bakhtin's achievement. Drawing on his extensive writings, Holquist explores how Bakhtin's work gains...

Diaboliad and Other Stories: New Translation by Mikhail Bulgakov is a collection of satirical short stories that explore the absurdities of Soviet bureaucracy. In this early tale, an office clerk's...

The Fatal Eggs by Mikhail Bulgakov In this thought-provoking novel, a brilliant and eccentric zoologist discovers an extraordinary ray that drastically increases the size and reproductive rate of...

V. N. Voloshinov's seminal work on Marxism and language has been rediscovered by scholars across disciplines. First published in Russian in 1929, this influential text now appears in English for the...

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...

A Dog's Heart by Mikhail Bulgakov is a satirical tale that reworks the Frankenstein myth in a unique and entertaining way. In this story, a stray dog undergoes medical experiments to receive human...

Wings by Mikhail Kuzmin is a seminal work in the history of gay literature, first published in 1906 to widespread scandal and controversy. This novel explores themes of aestheticized sensuality,...

Mikhail Bulgakov's Six Plays offer a unique insight into the life and work of one of the Soviet Union's finest playwrights. This collection brings together his major dramatic achievements, including...

Wayne Booth's influential criticism has shaped our understanding of literature and writing. This collection brings together his most significant writings for the first time, offering insight into his...

Mikhail Lermontov's "A Hero of Our Time" is a pioneering psychological novel that explores the complexities of human nature. The narrative follows Pechorin, a young officer whose story is told in...

This comprehensive collection brings together the entire body of work of Mikhail Shishkin, one of Russia's most celebrated contemporary writers. Spanning over two decades, from 1993 to 2013, these...