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Putin And The Rise Of Russia: The Country That Came In From The Cold
by Michael StuermerA brilliant analysis of Putin and the key role a resurgent Russia has to play in world affairs.When the Soviet Union collapsed, the world was left wondering about its destiny. Russia is still an enormous power with a population exceeding 140 million, immense military resources and giant energy reserves - in short, a vast land full of promise and opportunity.Russia has the potential to be a force of stability or a force of turmoil, but when it comes to global affairs, can she be persuaded to join the world order? Will yesterday's revolutionary power become tomorrow's stabilizer?Professor Stuermer's authoritative and timely account considers a Russia going through a defining phase after the departure of Vladimir Putin. History is on the move: we face an open and challenging future in which Russia, for better or for worse, will play a key role.
Putin Redux: Power and Contradiction in Contemporary Russia
by Richard SakwaThis book builds on the strengths of the previous volumes by the same author to provide the most detailed and nuanced account of the man, his politics and his profound influence on Russian politics, foreign policy and society. However, this is not a new edition of the earlier books but is an entirely new work. The focus now is on the dilemmas of power since 2008. There is a brief biographical sketch of Vladimir Putin and much analysis of his ideas and policies, but the book now focuses on the systemic contradictions that have created a blockage on modernisation and a stalemate in politics, Putin's role as Prime Minister since 2008 and his political successes and failures, analysis of the implications of Putin's third term as President and the 2011-12 electoral cycle and the ensuing crisis which led to thousands protesting on the streets This work assesses the achievements and failing of Putin’s rule, but above all tries to make sense of contemporary developments. This is the definitive account of Putin and is essential reading for all scholars and students of Russian politics.
Putin's Prisoner: My Time as a Prisoner of War in Ukraine
by John Sweeney Aiden AslinBrought to you by Penguin.Aiden Aslin joined the Ukrainian marines in 2018, compelled to defend his adopted homeland from the growing threat of Russian invasion. In February 2022, as Russia mounted a full-scale offensive, Aiden and his unit were stationed at the frontline at Mariupol.Pinned down at a Mariupol steelworks, after a month-long siege and running out of supplies, Aiden was part of the mass surrender of over a thousand Ukrainian troops, in April 2022. Then his real ordeal began.Singled out for his British passport, Aiden was interrogated, tortured, stabbed, turned into a propaganda zombie, tried by a kangaroo court and then sentenced to death. A victim of a catalogue of abuses of international law, Aiden struggled to cling on to any hope of survival. Certain that he was going to be executed, he was eventually freed in a prisoner exchange and permitted to return home.In Putin's Prisoner, Aiden will tell the full, harrowing story of his time fighting in Putin's war, of his six months in Russian captivity, and of his hardened resolve to defend the freedoms of the people of Ukraine.©2023 Aiden Aslin & John Sweeney (P)2023 Penguin Audio
Putin: His Downfall and Russia's Coming Crash
by Richard LourieAn electrifying and timely book, by leading Russian expert Richard Lourie, that explores Putin's failures and whether Trump's election gives Putin extraordinarily dangerous opportunities in our mad new world."A master chronicler of modern Russia. Drawing on his own expertise, Lourie paints a convincing portrait of a ruthless authoritarian leader headed toward failure. This book serves as an essential primer on Putin and, by extension, Russia."—Publishers WeeklyFor reasons that are made clear in this book, Putin’s Russia will collapse just as Imperial Russia did in 1917 and as Soviet Russia did in 1991. The only questions are when, how violently, and with how much peril for the world. The U.S. election complicates everything, including:· Putin’s next land grab· Exploitations of the Arctic· Cyber-espionage· Putin and China…and many more crucial topics.Putin: His Downfall and Russia's Coming Crash is an essential read for everybody bewildered and dismayed by the new world order.
Putin: Russia's Choice
by Richard SakwaThe new edition of this extremely well-received political biography of Vladimir Putin builds on the strengths of the first edition to provide the most detailed and nuanced account of the man, his politics and his profound influence on Russian politics, foreign policy and society. New to this edition: analysis of Putin's second term as President more biographical information in the light of recent research detailed discussion of changes to the policy process and the élites around Putin developments in state-society relations including the conflicts with oligarchs such as Khodorkovsky review of changes affecting the party system and electoral legislation, including the development of federalism in Russia details on economic performance under Putin, including more discussion of the energy sector and pipeline politics Russia’s relationship with NATO after the ‘big bang’ enlargement, EU-Russian relations after enlargement, and Russia’s relations with other post-Soviet states the conclusion brings us up-to-date with debates over the question of democracy in Russia today and the nature of Putin’s leadership and his place in the world. Putin is essential reading for all scholars and students of Russian politics.
Putinism
by Marcel H. Van HerpenIn this original analysis of contemporary Russia, the author shows how Putin's regime is a completely new, right-wing political model that combines features of Mussolini's Italy with the 19th Century Bonapartism of Napoleon III and 21st Century Populism of Berlusconi. An essential read.
Puto lindo: La vida de Fernando Peña (y sus criaturas)
by Diego ScottDiego Scott, productor y testigo privilegiado, reconstruye la vida de Fernando Peña y propone recordar a un tipo con un talento descomunal que rompió las estructuras de la radio, el teatro y la televisión de la mano de La Mega, Palito, Roberto Flores, Sabino, Dick Alfredo, Milagritos y Martín Revoira Lynch. A través de la memoria de sus amigos y colaboradores, Diego Scott, productor y testigo privilegiado, reconstruye la vida de Fernando Peña y sus entrañables e inolvidables criaturas. Nos propone recordar a un tipo con una capacidad de observación descomunal que le permitió desarrollar su inmenso talento. Los excesos, la generosidad, la droga, el sexo y la inteligencia fueron solo la punta del iceberg de una personalidad absolutamente sensible que cambió y rompió con todos los formatos de la radio, el teatro y la televisión de la mano de La Mega, Palito, Roberto Flores, Sabino, Dick Alfredo, Milagritos y Martín Revoira Lynch. Como dice Sebastián Wainraich en el prólogo, este libro permite "visitar a Fernando Peña. Sentirlo vivo de nuevo. Traerlo un rato de la muerte para recordarnos que Fernando fue real y que todo lo que pasó y nos pasó con él fue de verdad". Lleno de nostalgia, el libro pone en primer plano nuevamente la voz de Peña y la intimidad de sus últimos días por esta vida que no le resultó fácil: "La gente gay tiene que actuar mucho. Es muy difícil: tu madre te rechaza, tu padre te hace problema, la sociedad, los amigos... entonces tenés que actuar de varias cosas".
Puttin' On the Ritz: Fred Astaire and the Fine Art of Panache, A Biography
by Peter LevinsonFred Astaire defined elegance on the dance floor. With white tie, tails and a succession of elegant partners - Ginger Rogers, Cyd Charisse, Rita Hayworth, Eleanor Powell, Judy Garland and others - he created an indelible image of the Anglo bon vivant. His origins, though, were far more humble: Born in Omaha, Nebraska, Fred Astaire came from Midwestern stock that partially had its origin in the late nineteenth century Jewish communities of Austria. At first, he played second fiddle in vaudeville to his sister, Adele; however, once he learned how to tap and bought his first Brooks Brothers suit, the game changed. How did he transform himself from a small town Nebraska boy into the most sophisticated man ever to dance across a dance floor? In this comprehensive new book about the life and artistry of Fred Astaire, Peter Levinson looks carefully at the entirety of Astaire's career from vaudeville to Broadway to Hollywood to television. He explores Astaire's relationships with his vivacious dance partners, his friendship with songwriters like George Gershwin and Irving Berlin and his relationship with choreographers like Hermes Pan to discover how Astaire, in effect, created his elegant persona. Astaire put his mark on the Hollywood musical, starting his career at RKO and then moving to MGM. From his long list of films, certain classics like "Swing Time", "Top Hat", "Royal Wedding" and "The Bandwagon" revolutionized the presentation of dance on film; but, he also revolutionized the television variety special with the Emmy-Award-Winning "An Evening With Fred Astaire". For 'Puttin' on the Ritz", veteran Hollywood insider, Peter Levinson interviewed over two hundred people who worked closely with Astaire such as Debbie Reynolds, Dick Van Dyke, Artie Shaw, Bobby Short, Oscar Peterson, Mel Ferrer, Betty Garrett, Joel Grey, Arlene Dahl, Michael Kidd, Betty Comden, Onna White, Margaret Whiting, Andy Williams, and others like Quincy Jones, John Travolta, and John Williams, to provide an intimate window on to his professional as well as his personal life. His new biography of Astaire is a celebration of the great era of sophistication on Broadway and in Hollywood as seen through the life of a man who learned how to put on the Ritz and become America's premiere song-and-dance-man: Fred Astaire.
Putting on a Show: Manhood, mates and mental health
by Rob MillsWhat's going on behind the bravado of the 'average Aussie bloke'?Following the untimely deaths of two friends, Rob Mills began questioning who he is as a person and a man. Soon his self-reflection shifted outwards, and he got to wondering how he fits into the category of 'Aussie bloke'. Who is the average Aussie bloke, anyway, and does he even exist? What does he see as his purpose in the world? What is the state of his mental health? What does he think about gender roles, about family, sex and mateship, about violence and vulnerability?Charged by his naturally inquisitive nature, and with enough smarts to know he doesn't have all the answers, Rob called on the help of experts and friends. This book is the result of all these questions: a fascinating, chatty, insightful and often hilarious deep dive into both Rob's own life and that of the man on the street.
Putting on a Show: Manhood, mates and mental health
by Rob MillsWhat's going on behind the bravado of the 'average Aussie bloke'?Following the untimely deaths of two friends, Rob Mills began questioning who he is as a person and a man. Soon his self-reflection shifted outwards, and he got to wondering how he fits into the category of 'Aussie bloke'. Who is the average Aussie bloke, anyway, and does he even exist? What does he see as his purpose in the world? What is the state of his mental health? What does he think about gender roles, about family, sex and mateship, about violence and vulnerability?Charged by his naturally inquisitive nature, and with enough smarts to know he doesn't have all the answers, Rob called on the help of experts and friends. This book is the result of all these questions: a fascinating, chatty, insightful and often hilarious deep dive into both Rob's own life and that of the man on the street.
Putting the Horse before Descartes: My Life's Work on Behalf of Animals
by Bernard E. RollinWhen philosopher Bernard Rollin was six years old, he visited an animal shelter and was told about unwanted dogs being put to sleep. The event shaped his moral outlook and initiated his concern for how animals were treated. In his irreverent memoir,Putting the Horse before Descartes, Rollin provides an account of how he came to educate himself and others about the ethical treatment of animals and work toward improvements in animal welfare. Rollin describes, In witty, often disarming detail, how he became an outspoken critic of how animals were being treated in veterinary and medical schools as well as in research labs. Putting the Horse before Descartesshowcases the passionate animal advocate at his best. He recalls teaching veterinary students about ethical issues. He also recalls face-offs with ranchers and cowboys about branding methods and roping competitions in rodeos. In addition, he describes his work to legally mandate more humane conditions for agricultural and laboratory animals. As public concern about animal welfare And The safety of the food supply heighten, Rollin carries on this work all over the world-in classrooms, lecture halls and legislatures, meetings of agricultural associations and industrial settings, As well as in print. Putting the Horse before Descartes, ultimately, Is more than a memoir. Rollin offers a wide-ranging discussion of ethical issues in many settings and he testifies To The myriad ways that people of good conscience accept their ethical responsibility in regard to animals.
Putting the Rabbit in the Hat
by Brian CoxNAMED A BEST BOOK OF 2022 BY THE NEW YORKER The incredible rags-to-riches story of acclaimed actor Brian Cox, best known as Succession&’s Logan Roy, from a troubled, working-class upbringing in Scotland to a prolific career across theatre, film and television. From Hannibal Lecktor in Manhunter to media magnate Logan Roy in HBO's Succession, Brian Cox has made his name as an actor of unparalleled distinction and versatility. We are familiar with him on screen, but few know of his extraordinary life story. Growing up in Dundee, Scotland, Cox lost his father when he was just eight years old and was brought up by his three elder sisters in the aftermath of his mother's nervous breakdowns and ultimate hospitalization. After joining the Dundee Repertory Theatre at the age of fifteen, you could say the rest is history — but that is to overlook the enormous effort that has gone into the making of the legend we know today. Rich in emotion and meaning, with plenty of laughs along the way, this seminal autobiography captures both Cox's distinctive voice and his very soul.
Putting the Rabbit in the Hat: the fascinating memoir by acting legend and Succession star
by Brian CoxThe long-awaited memoir by movie and theatre legend, Brian Cox.*Featuring a foreword by the executive producer of Succession, Frank Rich, an executive producer of HBO's Succession, a former chief drama critic of The New York Times, and the author of the memoir Ghost Light.* From Titus Andronicus with the RSC to media magnate Logan Roy in HBO's Succession, Brian Cox has made his name as an actor of unparalleled distinction and versatility. We know him on screen, but few know of his extraordinary life story.Growing up in Dundee, Scotland, Cox lost his father when he was just eight years old and was brought up by his three elder sisters in the aftermath of his mother's nervous breakdowns and ultimate hospitalization. After joining the Dundee Repertory Theatre at the age of fifteen, you could say the rest is history - but that is to overlook the enormous graft that has gone into the making of the legend we know today. This is a rags-to-riches life story like no other - a seminal autobiography that both captures Cox's distinctive voice and his very soul. Rich in emotion and meaning, with plenty of laughs along the way, it will be a classic in the vein of The Moon's a Balloon by David Niven and What's It All About by Michael Caine.PRAISE FOR PUTTING THE RABBIT IN THE HAT'A hugely readable memoir from a giant of stage and screen' - Mark Kermode'A life well lived and a story well told. From first page to last Brian Cox the great actor is Brian Cox the great storyteller, and nobody is spared his sharp eye and his caustic wit, himself and some big Hollywood names included' - Alastair Campbell'Laced with his characteristic generosity, self-deprecation and cut-the-crap wisdom' - Harriet Walter'Mesmerizing' - Peter Biskind
Puyol. La biografía
by Lluís Lainz BechEl relato de la vida del capitán del F.C. Barcelona y, a su vez, uno de los pocos futbolistas que ha alcanzado el número de 100 partidos con la selección española. Sus orígenes, su infancia, sus inicios en el fútbol, su llegada al club, su irrupción en la alta competición y, sobre todo, sus catorce largos años como profesional constituyen el eje de una historia plagada de hechos, salpicada de obstáculos, llena de títulos y repleta de anécdotas.A sus 35 años, Carles Puyol no es sólo uno de los defensas más grandes de la historia, sino también un tipo que por su extraordinaria calidad humana, se ha convertido en un modelo en el que deberían fijarse los jóvenes de todo el mundo.
Puzzled: A Memoir about Growing Up with OCD
by Pan CookeGrowing up with undiagnosed OCD sure isn&’t easy, and here Pan Cooke shares his own experiences with that condition in a graphic-novel memoir that is as funny as it is powerfully candid and openhearted.Pan Cooke is ten years old when anxious thoughts begin to take over his brain like pieces of an impossible puzzle. What if he blurts out a swear word while in church? What if he accidentally writes something mean in his classmate&’s get-well card? What if his friend&’s racy photo of a supermodel ends up in his own homework and is discovered by his teacher? More and more, he becomes hijacked by fears that can only be calmed through exhausting, time-consuming rituals.Pan has no way of knowing that this anxiety puzzle and the stressful attempts to solve it are evidence of a condition called Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. This is his story of living with and eventually learning about OCD. Told with endearing honesty and humor, Puzzled shows the reader the importance of empathy for oneself and those going through something they don&’t yet understand.
Pythagoras: His Life, Teaching, and Influence
by Steven Rendall Christoph RiedwegOne of the most important mathematical theorems is named after Pythagoras of Samos, but this semi-mythical Greek sage has more to offer than formulas. He is said to have discovered the numerical nature of the basic consonances and transposed the musical proportions to the cosmos, postulating a "harmony of the spheres." He may have coined the words "cosmos" and "philosophy." He is also believed to have taught the doctrine of transmigration of souls and therefore to have advised a vegetarian diet.Ancient legends have Pythagoras conversing with dogs, bears, and bulls. A distinctly Pythagorean way of life, including detailed ritual regulations, was observed by his disciples, who were organized as a secret society. Later, Pythagorean and Platonic teachings became fused. In this Platonized form, Pythagoreanism has remained influential through medieval Christianity and the Renaissance down to the present.Christoph Riedweg's book is an engaging introduction to the fundamental contributions of Pythagoras to the establishment of European culture. To penetrate the intricate maze of lore and ascertain what history can tell us about the philosopher, Riedweg not only examines the written record but also considers Pythagoras within the cultural, intellectual, and spiritual context of his times. The result is a vivid overview of the life and teachings of a crucial Greek thinker and his most important followers.
Python Programming for Beginners: A Kid's Guode to Coding Fundamentals
by Patricia FosterThink like a programmer with this fun beginner's guide to Python for ages 10 to 14Kids can learn to code with the power of Python! Python Programming for Beginners is the perfect way to introduce aspiring coders to this simple and powerful coding language. This book teaches kids all about Python and programming fundamentals—and is packed full of fun and creative activities that make learning a blast!In Python Programming for Beginners, kids will start off with the basics, learning all about fundamental coding concepts and how they can put these concepts together in Python to build their own games and programs. Each chapter focuses on a different coding concept—like variables, data types, and loops—and features three awesome coding activities to try. These activities get more difficult as they go, so young coders can see just how much their skills are growing. By the end of Python Programming for Beginners, they'll create their own fully functional sci-fi game and crack the code to a secret message!Python Programming for Beginners features:No coding experience needed!—Designed just for kids, this Python programming book is filled with step-by-step directions, simple explanations, and detailed code breakdowns.Build a coding toolbox—Kids will build their programming skills, learn how to troubleshoot bugs with a handy bug-hunting guide, and practice their Python programming knowledge with cool activities.Why Python programming?—Python is an awesome starting language for kids! It's a powerful programming language that can be used for lots of projects but features simple syntax so beginners can focus on learning programming logic.Set kids up for a lifetime of programming success with Python Programming for Beginners .
Pásate de la raya
by Salman RushdieLos artículos que componen este volumen nos descubren el lado más personal y más cercano de uno de nuestros autores contemporáneos más importantes. De una manera franca y directa, Salman Rushdie nos habla de su afición al fútbol, su predilección por la música de U2 o su entusiasmo por El mago de Oz; asimismo, nos da su opinión sobre política o sobre su propia fetua, y también evalúa la obra de varios escritores. Pero lo más valioso de esta recopilación es que nos proporciona la visión íntima de un escritor e intelectual que analiza y juzga nuestra sociedad actual con una profundidad y una precisión expresiva que pocos alcanzan. Un libro que ofrece placeres inesperados a todos los que disfrutan del poder de la palabra.«Pásate de la raya es un reconstituyente para la moral# Un libro acerca de la libertad, sus glorias y su alto precio.»The Globe and Mail
Père nazi, fils juif
by Lázaro Droznes Julien SaunierCette fiction dramatique raconte l’incroyable histoire basée sur une histoire vraie du fils d’un officier Allemand de la Wehrmacht, décoré pour son courage pendant la Seconde Guerre Mondiale, qui s’est convertit au judaïsme, qui abandonna l’Allemagne et partit en Israël pour se convertir en citoyen israélien. Sa participation dans la guerre du Liban, et sa confrontation avec les palestiniens le mènent au même croisement qu’a dû affronter son père ans auparavant. Il doit affronter le dilemme de tout soldat : tous les ordres sont-ils légaux, et doit-on tous les respecter ? Quelle est la limite de l’obéissance ? La discipline militaire dispense-t-elle le combattant de ses droits moraux et éthiques ? Toute la responsabilité appartient à personne la plus haute gradée de l’organisation militaire, ou la responsabilité est partagée avec les niveaux intermédiaires ? Cette histoire confirme ce que les grecs savaient déjà : personne ne peut éviter son propre destin. Peut-importe ce que l’ont fait, il nous retrouve toujours.
Pío Baroja (Colección Españoles Eminentes #Volumen)
by José-Carlos MainerLa biografía de Pío Baroja, una vida fecunda. Pío Baroja fue, sin duda, uno de los máximos escritores del siglo XX español. También es uno de los más leídos, hasta el punto que el adjetivo «barojiano» como forma de entender la escritura tiene una irrecusable y expresiva entidad. Y, sin embargo, es uno de los menos estudiados, si se le compara con Unamuno, Machado y Valle-Inclán, e incluso con su amigo Azorín. La presente biografía reúne los datos de una vida que ha sido contada otras veces y que el mismo Baroja narró en dos de sus momentos: al pasar la cuarentena y al entrar en la setentena. Pero, más allá de datos, anécdotas y conjeturas, este libro ha pretendido una interpretación coherente cuyos centros de referencia son la naturaleza de la imaginación barojiana y su concepción del oficio de escritor. Por ello, se han tomado en cuenta, de modo preferente, el escenario vital -los hogares familiares- y su permanente diálogo con la realidad española y europea -ideas, viajes, lecturas-, a la vez que la opinión de sus contemporáneos, que lo leyeron con apasionamiento, y, sobre todo, la constitución de un público de «barojianos» que dejó una intensa huella recíproca en la obra del autor. Porque, junto con Unamuno, Baroja ha sido el escritor español que más intensamente sintió la necesidad de dialogar con sus lectores.
Póquer de ases
by Manuel Vicent Fernando VicenteEn este libro no hay retratos sino radiografías de grandes escritores contemporáneos. En ellas, si se miran al trasluz, como las placas de rayos X, aparecerá todo lo que nuestra memoria debe a su genio. La vida es un caos entre dos silencios, según Samuel Beckett; ningún sabor es comparable al del pecado, dice Graham Greene; para Joseph Conrad el mar es una moral; el ciego Borges solo vislumbra la luz del ámbar; las páginas de Dorothy Parker liberan un humo de lejanas fiestas junto con el jazz, los martinis y las franelas blancas de Scott Fitzgerald; la culpa te convertirá en el escarabajo de Kafka mientras Bioy Casares se seduce a sí mismo ante el espejo y Virginia Woolf se adentra en el río con el abrigo cargado de piedras.
Q&A Shakespeare
by Stanley Wells Joseph FiennesWordsmith. Poet. Genius.Shakespeare's iconic status as a poet and dramatist has come to represent what it means to be a genius, and his words have given us a means of expressing every emotion.
Q: The Autobiography of Quincy Jones
by Quincy JonesQuincy Jones has won multiple grammy awards. He has been acknowledged as a masterful jazz, rock, and funk musician, has created some of the most memorable film scores of the pop era, and has sat at the production controls for numerous landmark albums, including Michael Jackson's Thriller, the biggest-selling long-player of all time.
Q: The Autobiography of Quincy Jones
by Quincy JonesThe first entry in a multivolume set that will be essential reading for aspiring producers and artists everywhere, Q on Producing presents the master's approach to making music.
QB: My Life Behind the Spiral
by Jeff Benedict Steve YoungIn the most candid and compelling sports memoir since Andre Agassi’s riveting bestseller Open, former San Francisco 49er, Super Bowl champion, NFL MVP, and Hall of Famer Steve Young gives readers an unprecedented and stunning inside look at what it takes to become a super-elite professional quarterback.Steve Young produced some of the most memorable moments in NFL history. But his most impressive victories have been deeply personal ones that were won when no one was watching. His remarkably revealing memoir is the story of a Mormon boy with a 4.0 GPA, a photographic memory, and a severe case of separation anxiety. As an eighth-string quarterback at Brigham Young University, it was doubtful that he would ever see any playing time. But Young became an All-American, finished second in the Heisman voting, and was the top draft choice out of college. Then, after signing the largest contract in sports history, anxiety nearly drove him to walk away from football completely. In short, Young’s quest in life was always about grit. Now, he shares the experience of being inside his helmet while he faces down his toughest adversaries, both on and off the field."This book is gold.”—Peter King “Intense.”—San Francisco Chronicle “Steve Young is a hero of mine, and his story is a source of inspiration for me. His perseverance, intelligence, and, most of all, grace under pressure, NFL-style, make this book a fascinating read. Thanks, Steve, for sharing your story with one of your biggest fans!”—Tom Brady