112 results for 'Taranov, Andrey'

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...

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...

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 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 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...

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...

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,...

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...

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

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...

Armenian Vocabulary for English Speakers - 3000 Words by Andrey Taranov is a comprehensive learning tool designed to help you master basic Armenian vocabulary. With over 3000 words, this manual...

Dutch Vocabulary for English Speakers - 9000 Words by Andrey Taranov is a comprehensive reference guide that provides over 9,000 commonly used Dutch words. This extensive vocabulary helps you to read...

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 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...

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...

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...

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 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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 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...

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:...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

Auberge Of The Flowering Hearth is more than just a cookbook - it's a way of life. Roy Andreis de Groot spent years learning the secrets of traditional French country dining from the owners of...

The Soviet dissident movement was a pivotal moment in modern history, marked by courageous individuals who challenged the Soviet state. In "To the Success of Our Hopeless Cause", Benjamin Nathans...

The visual image plays a central role in both cinema and painting. This book explores how filmmakers have used pictorial sources to shape their films and comment on various themes, including the...

A unique collection of Russian short stories from the last 200 years brings together folk tales and literary supernatural elements. These stories feature magical dolls, cannibal witches, talking...

A Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition of Tolstoy's great Russian epic, War and Peace, is presented here in the first new English translation in forty years. Set against the sweeping backdrop of...

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...

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...

Yehuda Amichai Selected Poems by Yehuda Amichai A selection of poetry from one of Eastern Europe's most celebrated poets, translated and introduced by Daniel Weissbort and Ted Hughes. This collection...

Paul Schrader's seminal work on slow cinema revisits and updates his theory on austere filmmaking styles. This analysis explores the dramatic language used by three great directors: Yasujiro Ozu,...

This updated and revised text explores Russia's international relations over the past thirty years, challenging conventional views of Moscow's foreign policy. Andrei Tsygankov argues that definitions...

Three Sisters, a play by Anton Chekhov, is a poignant exploration of hope and its consequences. Following their father's death, Olga, Masha, and Irina find themselves feeling culturally,...

Angels have captivated human imagination for centuries, with their existence ranging from poetic metaphors to real, cosmic beings. Valery Rees explores this complex history in "From Gabriel to...

Rise to the Sun: 7 Footsteps and 7 Prayers for Getting Out of Hell is a gentle nonfiction book that offers a powerful journey towards freedom. Through art, prayers, and stories from people who have...

The Day of the Oprichnik is a haunting and terrifying novel that combines futuristic technology with the brutal world of Ivan the Terrible to create a dystopian society. Set in a chillingly plausible...

Serial Killers: The Minds, Methods, and Mayhem of History's Most Notorious Murderers by Richard Estep explores the global phenomenon of serial and spree murderers. This chilling book delves into the...

Chevengur is a revolutionary novel about the transformative power of industry and the complexities of revolutionary ardour and despair. Written by Andrey Platonov, this 20th-century Russian...

Ian Caxton's life is on the cusp of a major change. As a senior manager at Sotheby's, he has achieved great success in New York and Hong Kong before being earmarked for the top position in London...

Tolstoy's epic masterpiece weaves together the lives of private and public individuals during the Napoleonic wars and the French invasion of Russia. The fortunes of the Rostovs and the Bolkonskys,...

Set in rural Russia at the end of the nineteenth century, Three Sisters is a poignant play about dreams, hope, and love. Against the backdrop of a fading way of life, three sisters navigate their...

The Red Ripper: Inside the Mind of Russia's Most Brutal Serial Killer In 1992, Soviet serial killer Andrei Chikatilo was finally brought to justice after a 12-year killing spree that claimed over 50...

Zona: A deeply personal and profoundly original exploration of film, faith, and life. Geoff Dyer's latest work is a meditation on Andrei Tarkovsky's Stalker, a film that has haunted him for thirty...

A heatwave brings its own set of challenges to the stunning Scandinavian islands. Alicia is reunited with her ex, Liam, and they're making a go of their new business venture. However, an unexpected...

The Pigeon Tunnel is a memoir by John le Carre, recounting his years serving in British Intelligence during the Cold War and his subsequent writing career. With storytelling elan, le Carre shares his...

A Forest of Symbols: Art, Science, and Truth in the Long Nineteenth Century by Andrei Pop presents a groundbreaking reassessment of symbolist art and its significance in understanding the genesis of...

Leo Tolstoy's epic novel War and Peace is a masterful exploration of human experience during times of war and social upheaval. Nominated as one of America's best-loved novels, this translation by...

Taras Bulba, a fierce and passionate cosack, rides across the steppes under the weight of his helmet. His strength and intelligence remain unwavering despite advancing age, but when his faith and...

A provocative and romantic story of desire, submission and love, Season of Passion is the second book in Sadie Matthews' Seasons series. Flora Hammond's dream of becoming an actress seems within...