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This Very Short Introduction provides a guide to understanding Russian Politics that goes beyond the headlines, offering a vivid account of the key forces driving Russian politics. It places Russia in a global context while explaining its internal political development. Several major themes run through the book, including the primacy of the state over society, the role of the so-called "West," which has represented a source of inspiration, of threat, and of competition for generations of Russians, and the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991.

Larisa recognized the KGB officer and recognized him as a traitor she had seen as a six-year-old child. Then he recognized her, as well, and Larisa was on the run. CIA agent Morrison wants to find her to save her, to hold her one last time. But Morrison knows his only hope now might be for revenge.

American cities are distinct from almost all others in the degree to which freeways and freeway travel dominate urban landscapes. In The Drive for Dollars, Brian D. Taylor, Eric A. Morris, and Jeffrey R. Brown tell the largely misunderstood story of how freeways became the centerpiece of US urban transportation systems, and the crucial, though usually overlooked, role of fiscal politics in bringing freeways about.

When wizard Addison Rhydderch goes out on a New Year's Eve date, he doesn't expect to end the night saving Manhattan from the undead. Afterward, he's tasked with the duties of Regent - protector of the fragile balance between the mundane and supernatural realms. The job is easier said than done, even with the aid of Saraia, a half-dryad who's as sultry as she is compassionate and strong.

Ecosystem, Scale! is a podcast exploring the strategies, stories, and systems that drive innovation ecosystems forward. This podcast is rooted in the startup community-building values - "Founder's First" and "Give First." Hosted by Aaron Taylor — startup attorney, venture professional, and ecosystem architect — the show peels back the unspoken truths of entrepreneurial communities to uncover what really fuels scale: collaboration, capital, culture, and connection.Each episode features candid conversations with founders, investors, ecosystem-builders, and institutional leaders across the ...

A powerful and engaging read 22 Wisdom Keys: Reflections of a Modern Day Proverbs 31 Wife Anthology is written by modern day wives from various walks of life who have been married fourteen or more years. The contributing authors in this anthology each share a personal refection and words of wisdom based on the twenty-two passages of scripture from Proverbs 31:10-31. This book and combined journal will encourage and also challenge women to openly embrace this divine biblical blueprint and make it their own. Contributing authors in this anthology include: Dr. Malissa Barbosa, Carla Y. Nix, ...

This podcast is dedicated to the truth and facts that you just cannot get anywhere else. We delve into topics that will either make you think? Or you will learn something new!Our goal is to bring you the facts and some opinions for practical purposes We are not Republicans or Democrats. We discuss Gnostic and Orthodox views on Christianity and other religions. Get Your daily dose of realism and challenge your beliefs today. We also discuss daily news and refute and point out the truth and lies in the government and media. Come and laugh and cry with us today. If you would like to support our ...

Cody Bonner - identical twin, daughter of a major movie star, a teenage street kid in Los Angeles - she’s a bank robber at 19 and a prison inmate at 20. When she’s released after six years, she returns to LA with a purpose: to learn the truth about her sister, Julie, who washed up on a Malibu beach a year earlier. The connection between the twins was so powerful that the day Julie died, Cody collapsed in the prison yard. Now that bond is driving her to seek justice - at any cost.

Who were the Lost Girls? Chic, glamorous, and bohemian, as likely to be found living in a rat-haunted maisonette as dining at the Ritz, Lys Lubbock, Sonia Brownell, Barbara Skelton, and Janetta Parlade cut a swath through English literary and artistic life at the height of World War II. Three of them had affairs with Lucian Freud. One of them married George Orwell. Another became the mistress of the King of Egypt. They had very different - and sometimes explosive - personalities, but taken together they form a distinctive part of the wartime demographic....

Our hero Luca is back for the second leg of the Race to Imagination Island! This time, our plucky Racers create team mascots to help them with the three challenges they must overcome: crossing a canyon full of tricks and traps, passing through a kingdom of evil icy-blue fairies, and quite literally pulling the plug out of the ocean.

A journey through the expected and unexpected symptoms of the perimenopause, menopause, and postmenopause. Full of warmth and humour, and packed with important and useful information. The author speaks of her personal experience of the menopause in a very relatable way and as a family doctor she explains the research clearly. A chatty and approachable style, makes you feel like you're sitting together in a wine bar or coffee shop and she's sharing her top tips for navigating the next change in your life. Be forearmed, forewarned, and in control of your menopause!

Dynamite, guns, and the spread of an invading civilization are only some of the perils threatening the peaceful Wakani tribe. Another danger lurks just beyond the village boundaries, and it eagerly awaits the chance to make the whole tribe its prey.

Dr. Taden Barrett is credited for having discovered time travel and, along with a secret government organization, has used it to resolve a terrorist attack. Ruth Barrett landed the most important account of her career, only, she has to work alongside her sister's murderer from a re-written timeline. Will he deliver the same deadly fate to her? Dr. Abel Mihal must carry the memories of previous timelines to prevent our nation from crumbling. To do this, he has to sacrifice the life he dreams of. Can he do it alone?

Have you been curious about fasting for a while but don't know where to begin? Well, you've come to the right place. Listen to our six steps to safe fasting and learn how to get all the benefits of fasting and minimize the discomfort, hunger pains, and emotional challenges.

At least a dozen or so young women at large in Blitz-era London have a claim to this title. But Lost Girls concentrates on just four: Lys Lubbock, Sonia Brownell, Barbara Skelton and Janetta Parlade. Chic, glamorous and bohemian, as likely to be found living in a rat-haunted maisonette as dining at the Ritz, they cut a swath through English literary and artistic life in the 1940s.

A taut and gripping thriller: King Edward VIII is on the throne and keen to broker peace at any cost - WWII could turn out very differently.... As the storm clouds gather over Europe and German troops are amassing, a clandestine 'King's Party' of fascist peace campaigners is stealthily undermining the war effort. Back from Ceylon to work on a newly founded literary magazine, Cynthia Kirkpatrick finds herself at the centre of a web of intrigue. London shivers with uncertainty. As Hitler's troops encroach further into Europe, Cynthia soon discovers that taking sides can be a very dangerous business.

Welcome to "Heathens & Heroes," where the bravest souls find their destiny amidst the chaos of battle, and ancient swords gleam with untold power while dark magic crackles like lightning across the battlefield. Embark on an epic journey through the realms of imagination with this spellbinding anthology of sword and sorcery tales. From the shadowed corridors of forgotten castles to the savage wilderness where mythical beasts roam, immerse yourself in a tapestry of adventure, honor, and mystic intrigue.

The time has come for four children to be named the new Protectors of Imagination Island. In an event that only happens once every 80-100 years, children all over the world scour the globe in search of lightstreams (portals) to the magical island where anything they imagine comes to life. To become a Protector, they must compete in teams and complete a series of challenges to prove they have what it takes. But not everyone will make it to the next level of Imagination Island, and the last person to reach the checkpoint will be transported back home immediately…

It's 1978 and Nick Du Pont, one-time PR man to Sixties rock behemoths the Helium Kids, is back in London and bent on founding his own record label. A new kind of music—sharp, hard and dangerous—is bursting onto the airwaves on both sides of the Atlantic and Nick wants a slice of the action—in particular, the work of The Flame Throwers, the most provocative assemblage of street-smart desperadoes ever to hail from downtown Los Angeles.

A science fiction thriller series that tells the gripping story of a sisterly bond, grief, the strength of a woman, friendship, deadly betrayal, and true love....