Russian Power

The Russian Revolution: The Fall of the Romanovs and the Rise of Soviet Power A History for Curious Minds How did one of the largest empires on earth collapse in a matter of months? And how did that collapse give rise to one of the most powerful ideological states of the twentieth century? The Russian Revolution: The Fall of the Romanovs and the Rise of Soviet Power offers a clear and structured guide to one of history’s most consequential turning points. Rather than overwhelming you with dates or assuming prior expertise, this book helps you see the forces that drove events—how ...

He’s so big he takes my breath away. He’s so stern he makes me tremble. And he’s so off-limits that he really shouldn’t make me feel the way that I do. I definitely should not picturing him in any of the ways that I do. He’s older, and it turns out, he’s my new boss. In fact, in this corporation, he’s everybody’s new boss. But when he commands me, the feeling I get is so strong I don’t know how I’ll be able to resist.

This nation's Cold War and Global War on Terror defense structures need an update. U.S. Naval Power in the 21st Century provides such a framework for the changed world we live in, offering a roadmap that shows how the U.S. can field a war-winning fleet that can also compete aggressively in peacetime against dangerous competitors.

Katya My father sent me to the Sokolov compound to evaluate a suspected killer. Mikhail Sokolov — the Wolf King — inherited his father's throne three months ago. The rumors say he took it by force. By blood. By a bullet he put in his own father's chest. I speak five languages. I've negotiated with arms dealers and held my composure in rooms designed to break women like me. None of that prepared me for his eyes. Amber-gold. Wolf's eyes in a wolf's face. And the way they tracked to me the moment I walked in — like he'd been waiting. I was supposed to stay professional. Stay detached. ...

Two Russians. One American problem. Zero intention of giving her back. Gemma Whitfield's brother is an idiot. A gambling, stealing, lying idiot who owes the Volkov Bratva two million dollars—and just offered her as collateral until he can pay. Now she's standing in a warehouse in Brooklyn, being inspected by two men who look at her like she's already theirs. Kolya Volkov is ice and iron, a man who runs the family's enforcers with brutal efficiency. Misha Orlov is fire and chaos, the interrogator who makes men beg to confess. They don't usually agree on anything—except that the trembling...

Master Russian with Learn Russian - Word Power 101. This audiobook is a completely new way to learn Russian vocabulary fast! Start speaking Russian in minutes with the powerful learning methods you will master in this book.

In Mind Power: Into the 21st Century, John Kehoe has articulated a set of life-changing principles for charting a course to success and happiness. More than that, however, Mind Power: Into the 21st Century presents a remarkably specific and practical guide.

Stalin: The Architect of Fear and the Soviet Empire is a powerful and accessible biography tracing Joseph Stalin’s rise from his troubled Georgian childhood to his domination of the Soviet Union. It reveals how he built and ruled a vast empire through ideology, ambition, and relentless terror, shaping the lives of millions and redefining the course of the twentieth century. The book explores Stalin’s complex personality—his intelligence, paranoia, emotional hardness, and surprising moments of sentiment—while examining his relationships with Lenin, his rivals, and his own family. It ...

A war-torn city. A dangerous secret. A shocking betrayal… Paris, 1940. War is closing in on the city of love. With his wife forced into hiding, Jacques must stand by and watch as the Nazis take away everything he holds dear. Everything except his last beacon of hope: his beloved bookshop, La...

A thrilling book that unveils a hidden cabal of foreign powers that have spied against America to reveal the incredible spygames, secrets, and cyberweapons they’ve hatched, unlocked, and stolen—and how U.S. intelligence has utterly failed to stop them. From the bestselling author of The...

NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE! A thrilling exploration of the nature of power through the inner workings of Putin's regime. Known as the "Wizard of the Kremlin," the enigmatic Vadim Baranov was a TV producer before becoming a political advisor to Putin, aka "The Czar." After his resignation from...

He intercepted my death sentence. Now I'm not sure if I'm his prisoner—or his obsession. Alexei Ivanov is the Bratva's strategist. Cold-eyed. Calculating. The reason I'm still breathing. I dug too deep into a story I shouldn't have touched. Someone ordered my death. He stopped it. Now I'm trapped in his penthouse while he decides what to do with me. He says I'm leverage. An asset. A problem to manage. But the way he watches me doesn't feel like strategy. It feels like hunger. The door isn't locked. He reminds me of that constantly. But every time I try to leave, I find myself walking ...

An unforgettable story, tying together past and present, from the bestselling author of The Forgotten Bookshop in Paris and The Royal Librarian Berlin, 1933. The night skies are burning bright with huge bonfires of banned books. The Nazi party is swelling in number and Berlin is no longer a safe...

The world is at war. And time is running out… London, 1940. Britain is gripped by the terror of the Blitz, forcing Nell Spelman to flee the capital with her young daughter – leaving behind her husband, Arthur, the clockmaker who keeps Big Ben chiming. When Arthur disappears, Nell is...

Джозеф Мерфи, основоположник философии аффирмативного мышления и известный автор книг о силе самовнушения, предлагает свои ответы на эти животрепещущие вопросы. Он убежден в том, что в человеческом разуме заложена колоссальная магическая сила, применив которую, человек может стать полноценным творцом своей жизни и привлечь в нее безграничные возможности.

The New York Times bestselling author of Bringing Down the House and The Accidental Billionaires tells his most incredible story yet: A true drama of obscene wealth, crime, rivalry, and betrayal from deep inside the world of billionaire Russian oligarchs that Booklist called “one more example...

An international best seller with over five million copies in print, The Power of Positive Thinking has helped men and women around the world to achieve fulfillment in their lives through Dr. Norman Vincent Peale's powerful message of faith and inspiration. In this phenomenal best seller, Dr. Peale demonstrates the power of faith in action. With the practical techniques outlined in this book, you can energize your life - and give yourself the initiative needed to carry out your ambitions and hopes.

A harrowing account of Russia’s occupation of the Chernobyl and Zaporizhia nuclear power plants and the dangers of nuclear power colliding with warfare.

Tolstoy’s final work—a gripping novella about the struggle between the Muslim Chechens and their inept occupiers—is a powerful moral fable for our time. Inspired by a historical figure Tolstoy heard about while serving in the Caucasus, this story brings to life the famed warrior Hadji...

This DIA report examines a resurgent Russia’s military power to foster a deeper understanding of its core capabilities, goals, and aspirations in the 21st century. The resurgence of Russia on the world stage - the Crimean Peninsula, destabilizing Eastern Ukraine, intervening on behalf of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, and shaping the information environment to suit its interests - poses a major challenge to the United States. Moscow will continue to aggressively pursue its foreign policy and security objectives by employing the full spectrum of the state’s capabilities.