Russian Library

A historical thriller perfect for fans of Ruta Sepetys and Elizabeth Wein, about two girls from separate worlds flee across the Russian countryside at the height of the Russian Civil War.

Born in 1729, Princess Sophie of Anhalt-Zerbs was never supposed to come to power. But at age 16, she married the heir to the Russian throne. By 1762, Sophie, known now as Catherine, overthrew her immature and incompetent husband, Peter III, to lead the nation. Catherine became the sole ruler of Russia. This exciting Who Was? title explores how Catherine was able to turn Russia into one of the great powers of Europe by expanding its borders, helping improve its educational system, and advocating for the arts. Her three-decade reign is considered the Golden Age of Russia.

When 13-year-old Jody and her friends save a badly beaten Russian soldier from drowning, they put into motion a chain of events that will take them from Berlin to Paris and straight into danger. Jody must quickly learn to trust herself, because in the time directly after the fall of the Berlin Wall, the border between friend and enemy is not as clear as it once was.

Baba Yaga is a witch famous throughout Russia for eating children, but this Babushka Baba Yaga is a lonely old woman who just wants a grandchild - to love.

Вести бизнес в современном мире – не простая задача, и даже если вы успешный предприниматель или эффективный менеджер, вам помимо всего прочего необходимо знать огромное количество используемых сегодня терминов. Новая книга из библиотеки MBA включает в себя три уникальных словаря с подборкой наиболее часто встречающихся в обиходе специфических понятий, зная значения которых, вы сможете повысить свой образовательный уровень. Более трёх тысяч важных терминов из области бизнес администрирования, бухгалтерского учёта и юриспруденции – в одной книге! Научитесь разбираться в тонкостях и нюансах б…