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Neither a comprehensive 'life and times' nor a conventional biography, this is an engaging and accessible exploration of rulership and monarchial authority in eighteenth century Russia. Its purpose is to see how Catherine II of Russia conceived of her power and how it was represented to her subjects. Simon Dixon asks essential questions about Catherin'es life and reign, and offers new and stimulating arguments about the Englightenment, the power of the monarch in early modern Europe, and the much-debated role of the «great individual» in history.

20th century Russia is a colourful and dynamic story from Lenin's Revolution, the murder of the Romanovs, Stalin's gulags through to perestroika and glasnost Provides the background to the events that we saw and read about on TV and in the newspapers – the Chechen War; Yeltsin turning back the tanks outside the Russian parliament, etc. Russia is still in confusing state of flux politically and economically – this book unravels the chaos Offers particularly strong and original sections on nationalism and ethnicity Focuses on psychological indoctrination and how a country can become a cult Motherland tells the dramatic story of the rise and fall of the Soviet Union. From Lenin's virtual coup in November 1917 to Boris Yeltsin's ruthless takeover of power in 1991, the book culminates with a new view of the Yeltsin years. David Marples focuses on the evolution of Russia during the Soviet period, and the attempt to harness Russian nationalism to the avowed Soviet mission of promoting World Communism. Along the way heanalyses some of the more intensive historical debates and uncovers some of the myths perpetuated by state propaganda, especially those associated with the Great Patriotic War. David Marples is Professor of History at the University of Alberta. He is the author of eight previous books on Russia and the Soviet Union and has a particular interest in the issue of nationalities. He served as a regular consultant on Soviet issues to the governments of Canada and the USA and is uniquely placed to write the definitive account of modern Russia.

Russia is always regarded fs the coming country but never seems to arrive. And so it turned out during the 1990s. Euphoria, inside the country and outside, greeted the demise of communism in December 1991. It was presumed that the application of western economic theory to Russia would transform the failed planned or command economy into a flourishing market economy in almost the twinkling of an eye. There would be some pain, like the pain of childbirth, but it would be short-lived. Russia would join the ranks of the 'civilised' countries. This expressive Russian term implies that Russia was previously viewed as barbaric, outside the gates of paradise.

NorthStar, now in its third edition, motivates students to succeed in their academic as well as personal language goals. For each of the five levels, the two strands-Reading and Writing and Listening and Speaking — provide a fully integrated approach for students and teachers.

Now in its third edition, Side by Side integrates conversation practice, reading, writing, and listening in a light-hearted and easy-to-use format, and is designed specifically for intermediate and advanced levels. Vocabulary previews, journal writing activities, Side by Side Gazette magazine pages, and How to Say It lessons provide students with stimulating exercises and dialogues. Teacher's guides provide extensive teaching suggestions, as well as language and cultural notes.

mpact Conversation 1 is a dynamic, theme-based speaking course for beginners. Hosted by the humorous Erik and Amy, the course consists of 16 lively units based around topics that students talk about in their everyday lives.

Ali wants to take photos of people and places in Istanbul, but he has a big problem. He hasn't got a camera. How can he get one?

Original / American English Tom breaks his leg in a football game — it's not his lucky day! A week later, Tom sees his favorite movie star. But Tom falls again — and suddenly the movie star is falling too! Reporters are taking pictures of Tom. Is this his lucky break?

Guy Haines is travelling through Texas on a train when a stranger invites him to share a meal. But the stranger has a terrible plan. You murder my father, and I'll murder your wife, he suggests. So begins Guy's journey into a world of madness, lies and death.

Original / American English Ricardo and Gisela are going home to Rio. Gisela likes reading and quiet people. Ricardo likes noise... and he likes Gisela. In Rio, a thief takes Gisela's bag. What can Ricardo do?

Original. British English Has Mrs Brown killed Granny on the beach? Why does Mrs Hill want to leave her husband? Who wants to steal the Professor's invention? And what is little Johnny trying to say? Discover the answers when you read the plays in this book. They are plays about ordinary people and the unusual, often funny, things that happen to them.

- Flexible — the material can be used in any order, depending on students' needs. — Clearly organized — the Contents list, internal cross-referencing and comprehensive Index helps students select the areas of study required. — Easy to use — grammatical information is given in short, manageable amounts, immediately followed by practice exercises. — Adaptable — each item is marked with one, two or three asterisks to indicate the relative level of difficulty. — Authoritative — for students wishing to investigate as particular point in more depth this book is cross-referenced throughout to the Longman English Grammar. — Enjoyable — the context exercise in each section is an entertaining story illustrated with a cartoon; grammar practice needn't always be serious!

English Adventure makes learning English a magical, memorable experience, by using the familiar fantastic world of Disney characters that children know and love.

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International English for working adults. This new short course has been specially written for adults who need low-level English for work, travel and everyday situations. With Powerbase, they can: — start speaking immediately with clear, structured speaking activities in every lesson; — learn everyday phrases and over 350 key words used in work, travel and socialising; — gain a thorough understanding of the essential grammar needed for practical tasks; — practise essential listening and pronunciation skills. Powerbase is designed to be flexible. The 30 double-page lessons plus five review units can be extended with additional activities and photocopiable pages from the Teacher's Book. The Powerbase series provides excellent preparation for other general or business English courses, such as Powerhouse. Each level of the course includes a Coursebook, a Teacher's Book, a Study Book and cassettes/audio CDs.

Intelligent Business uses informative and up-to-date authentic material from the Economist. It is fully benchmarked alongside the Cambridge BEC exam suite and Common European Framework.

Intelligent Business gives you two clear paths for your business English course — use the Coursebook for language focused courses or the Skills Book for skills focused courses. Produced together with The Economist magazine, Intelligent Business features authentic graded articles, Economist-style page design and a CD-ROM full of interactive activities as well as audio and video.

Intelligent Business gives you two clear paths for your business English course — use the Coursebook for language focused courses or the Skills Book for skills focused courses. Produced together with The Economist magazine, Intelligent Business features authentic graded articles, Economist-style page design and a CD-ROM full of interactive activities as well as audio and video. The Teacher's Book has straightforward teaching notes and photocopiable activities for the Coursebook and Skills Book. It also has a Test Master CD-ROM which enables you to make your own tests or choose from ready-made placement, progress and end-of-level tests.

Intelligent Business gives you two clear paths for your business English course — use the Coursebook for language focused courses or the Skills Book for skills focused courses. Produced together with The Economist magazine, Intelligent Business features authentic graded articles, Economist-style page design and a CD-ROM full of interactive activities as well as audio and video.

Technical English is a two level English course for which is ideal for students in vocational training. Technical English is a practical course for students in vocational education or training at work. Its syllabus covers the core language that students need to be successful in all fields of technical and industrial work.

Classic / British English Winston Smith lives in a society where the government controls people's lives every second of the day. Alone in his small, one-room apartment, Winston dreams of a better life. Is freedom from this life of suffering possible? There must be something that the Party cannot control something like love, perhaps?

A Space Odyssey a great film and a famous novel. An object is found on the Moon. Who made it? Men travel into space to find out a billion kilometres to the rings of Saturn. Something is waiting for them.

An exciting and intensive exams preparation course tailored to meet the needs of your teenage students. Focusing on themes from teen culture brought to life with the inspiring DVD, Activate! offers an enjoyable and highly motivating exam preparation experience for a range of international exams.

Activate! B1 is ideal for teenage students who are preparing for all B1 level examinations.