42 results for 'Perlovsky, Leonid'

Leonid McGill's latest case begins with a simple task: delivering a letter that could change lives. A 92-year-old bluesman, Phillip Worry, needs Leonid's help to reveal the truth about a wealthy...

Leonid McGill is a hard-boiled private investigator with a reputation for being one of the best in the city. His services are in high demand, but he's not interested in taking on just any case. When...

Leonid Aleksandrov's life story is one of extraordinary events and determination. Born into a Jewish family in Russia, he escaped persecution by fleeing to liberal Berlin as a baby.As the Nazi party...

King Leonidas and the 300 Spartans are at the forefront of a desperate battle to defend Greece against the Persian invasion in 480 BC. This gripping historical narrative explores the planning,...

Leonidas of Sparta: A Boy of the Agoge Born into a family of twins, Leonidas was considered an afterthought from birth, a fact that would shape his early life. With his eldest brother destined for...

The Legacy of Leonidas I by T. D. Van Basten is a concise and informative exploration of the life and legacy of one of ancient Greece's most renowned military leaders, Leonidas. Leonidas' bravery and...

Leonidas Polk: A Complex Figure in American History Leonidas Polk was a multifaceted individual who defied conventional expectations. He graduated from West Point and went on to become an Episcopal...

Leonid McGill is back in this gripping instalment of Walter Mosley's series. The economy has hit the private investigation business hard, leaving Leonid with limited job offers - mostly from those...

Discover the story behind one of history's most famous leaders. This book tells the tale of King Leonidas and his Spartan Army, separating fact from fiction to bring you an authentic account of their...

Grand Duke Leonid of Russia is in Washington to sign a commercial treaty on behalf of the Tsar. However, this larger-than-life aristocrat has developed a taste for adventure and wants to experience...

In 1907, a daring heist in Tiflis sets off a chain of events that spans centuries and galaxies. Wu Ming's Proletkult is a thought-provoking blend of science fiction, revolution, and art. The story...

Leonid McGill is a complex and intriguing character, struggling to balance his personal life with the demands of his work. When a series of gruesome murders rocks his world, McGill must navigate a...

Leonid Andreyev's haunting short stories are a powerful account of the human experience. In this collection, 'The Abyss' is joined by fifteen other tales that showcase the enduring legacy of Russia's...

A Russian-Jewish family's life in a small Ural town is marked by romance and heartbreak, set against the backdrop of wartime invasion. Their story unfolds amidst the snowy peaks of the Ararat valley...

This dual-language anthology presents fifteen compelling tales in a unique survey of twentieth-century Russian short fiction. Featuring original Russian texts alongside new English translations, it...

Aristide Leonides' life was turned upside down when he was found dead in his sprawling mansion. Suspicion fell on his young widow, but Charles Hayward, her fiancé, refused to let the truth be buried...

The Lion in the Gateway: Epic Battles of Ancient Greece and Persia This book tells the story of the heroic battles that shaped Western Civilization. It explores the historical roots of the people of...

Set against the backdrop of 19th-century Europe, Summer in Baden-Baden is a hypnotic and deeply personal novel that explores the complexities of love and relationships.Written by Leonid Tsypkin, this...

Designing Economic Mechanisms by Leonid Hurwicz and Stanley Reiter presents systematic procedures for creating institutions that guide economic activity and coordination. This book focuses on...

A family's happiness turns to despair when their patriarch is found dead in his sprawling mansion. Aristide Leonides' murder sets off a chain reaction of suspicion and determination among those...

Russia in War and Revolution, 1914-1922 A Documentary History by Jonathan W. Daly and Leonid Trofimov provides a comprehensive overview of this pivotal period in Russian history. Drawing on newly...

A mysterious and intriguing tale unfolds within the twisted walls of La casa torcida. When the patriarch of the wealthy Leonides family is poisoned, suspicion falls on all who live under his roof. A...

Hodja Nasreddin returns to his city after a long exile, only to find it in the grip of corrupt rulers who have brought suffering to its people. Undeterred by the odds against him, he sets out to...

Leonid Kubbel's 150 Endgame Studies is a comprehensive collection of chess compositions that showcase his unique approach to the game. A pioneer in modern artistic study, Kubbel produced over 2,700...

Tensor Analysis with Applications in Mechanics by Leonid P. Lebedev, Michael J. Cloud and Victor A. Eremeyev provides a clear and concise treatment of tensors, tensor fields, and their applications...

The Bourne Objective sees Jason Bourne turn the tables on his arch-nemesis Leonid Arkadin in an all-out game of cat and mouse. Their past encounters have left a trail of death and destruction, with...

Aristide Leonides' life was one of luxury and excess, but his death at the hands of a fatal barbiturate injection has left his family reeling. Suspicion falls heavily on his young widow, who stands...

Adam Livesey watches in horror as his friend Anatoly Vasiliev's ski jump goes tragically wrong. In his final moments, he utters words that are perplexing to Adam and those who caused his death...

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...

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...

Critical Reexamination of Russian Modernist Cultural Historiography A fresh perspective on the study of Russian modernism challenges traditional approaches and invites new analysis. Leonid Livak's...

Walter Mosley's latest novel introduces Leonid McGill, a complex and troubled private investigator, in a gripping tale of crime and deception. When a mysterious caller sends him to investigate a girl...

It's the summer of 1968, a year of love and hate, when Prague Spring and Cold War winter collide. Two English students embark on a journey across Europe with no particular aim in mind, seeking to...

The Dedalus Book of Russian Decadence: Perversity, Despair and Collapse by Kirsten Lodge and Margo Rosen is a collection of short stories and poetry that explores the darker aspects of human nature...

Inside the President's Team offers an unprecedented glimpse into Gerald Ford's presidency through the eyes of one of his closest advisors. Bob Barrett shares intimate stories from within the White...

Arkady Renko is back in this gripping novel by Martin Cruz Smith. After being relegated to a desk job, Renko is drawn into a complex web of politics and rebellion as he searches for a missing...

Arkady Renko is back in a gripping new novel from Martin Cruz Smith. Renko's latest case begins with a personal request from Karina, a staunch supporter of politician Leonid Lebedev, who has gone...

Leonid Brezhnev: A Complex Leader For decades, the Soviet leader has been portrayed as a stagnating Stalinist, but this biography offers a fresh perspective. Susanne Schattenberg's magisterial work...

The Russian Revolution and Its Global Impact A Short History with Documents Jonathan Daly and Leonid Trofimov explore the far-reaching consequences of the 1917 revolution, examining how revolutionary...

Barbara Nadel introduces Inspector Cetin Ikmen in her debut novel Belshazzar's Daughter. A gripping mystery unfolds when Leonid Meyer, a retired businessman with Nazi sympathies, is found murdered in...

Leonid McGill's latest case is a complex web of deceit and betrayal. Seven years ago, Zella Grisham was arrested for a string of serious crimes, but she claims to have been wrongly accused. With the...

The Hunt for the Storozhevoy: A 1975 Soviet Navy Mutiny in the Baltic By Michael Fredholm von Essen In July 1975, Lieutenant Commander Valeriy Sablin led a daring mutiny on the Soviet warship...