67 results for 'Sholokhov, Mikhail Aleksandrovich'

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 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...

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...

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...

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...

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 searing portrait of a nation torn apart by conflict, And Quiet Flows the Don is an epic novel that explores the human cost of war and revolution. Set against the turbulent backdrop of early...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 4th Candidates' Tournament, 1959 was a pivotal event in chess history, marked by dramatic victories and unexpected upsets. Mikhail Tal's rise to World Championship was fueled by his performances...

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 White Guard: New Translation by Mikhail Bulgakov Set against the backdrop of Ukraine's turbulent winter of 1918-19, this novel tells the story of a Russian-speaking family struggling to survive...

Botvinnik Versus Smyslov and Petrosian Four World Chess Championship Matches: 1954, 1957, 1958 And 1963This book tells the story of three epic World Championship matches between Mikhail Botvinnik and...

Problems of Dostoevsky's Poetics This influential work is a major contribution to twentieth-century studies of Dostoevsky, offering a profound reinterpretation of poetics. Its theory bears comparison...

Mikhail Bulgakov's masterpiece is a scathing satire of Soviet life, weaving a tale of artistic freedom and the supernatural. Written in secret during the darkest days of Stalin's reign, The Master...

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 1937 World Chess Championship Rematch: A Deep Analysis by Mikhail Botvinnik. The return match between Alekhine and Euwe was a highly significant event in 1937, with both players in excellent...

Russia's complex past and uncertain future are explored in this thought-provoking book by Mikhail Shishkin. The author argues that Russia is not as mysterious as often perceived, but rather its...

The Cardinal of the Kremlin by Tom Clancy is a gripping thriller that pits espionage against high-stakes politics. As tensions between superpowers escalate over the Star Wars technology, a US spy...

The White Guard by Mikhail Bulgakov A powerful and poignant portrayal of life in Kyiv during the tumultuous years of 1918. Drawing heavily from Bulgakov's own experiences as a young doctor, this...

A full-life portrait of Mikhail Kutuzov, the general who triumphed over Napoleon's Grande Armée during the Patriotic War of 1812. This biography offers a fresh and humanizing look at a figure whose...

Mikhail Bakhtin's The Dialogic Imagination presents four key essays on language, literature and culture. Originally published in Moscow in 1975, these selections offer a unique perspective on the...

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...

The Fatal Eggs: New Translation by Mikhail Bulgakov In 1928, a breakthrough discovery in zoology sets off a chain reaction of events that exposes the darker side of power and knowledge. A new light...

Mikhail Bulgakov's Heart of a Dog is a masterpiece of magical realism, a genre that has captivated readers for decades. Written in 1925, this novel is a powerful exploration of the human condition,...

The Master and Margarita by Mikhail Bulgakov is a surreal and subversive masterpiece of 20th-century fiction. In this long-suppressed account of strange happenings in Moscow during the 1930s,...

A Young Doctor's Notebook: New Translation by Mikhail Bulgakov This collection of short stories offers a unique glimpse into the turbulent world of a young doctor on the eve of the Russian Revolution...

Black Snow by Mikhail Bulgakov is a brilliant satire that explores the world of theatre and the creative process. When Maxudov's attempt to take his own life fails, he finds himself drawn into a...

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...

A Dead Man's Memoir: A Theatrical Novel by Mikhail Bulgakov A semi-autobiographical tale of a writer's struggles with success and identity, A Dead Man's Memoir is a darkly comedic exploration of the...

Russia's story is one of contrasts and complexity. Mikhail Shishkin argues that we don't know enough about Russia to simplify its problems into a single narrative. Instead, he explores the country's...

Mikhail Tal's aggressive playing style earned him the world championship title. Despite his fragile health, he left a lasting impression on the chess world after his death in 1992. This book is a...

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...

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...

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...

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...

A Hero of Our Time by Mikhail Yurievich Lermontov is a novel that explores the complexities of human nature through its protagonist, Pechorin. A military officer with a troubled past, Pechorin's...

The Monologic Imagination by Matt Tomlinson and Julian Millie explores a crucial aspect of human communication that has been overlooked in recent discussions of language and subjectivity. Mikhail...

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...

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 Master and Margarita, a masterpiece of satire and fantasy, celebrates its 50th anniversary in a newly revised edition. Written during the darkest days of Stalin's reign, this fantastical tale...