Ulysses Press

Nothing is censored in Dirty Russian, By revealing the contemporary colloquial language locals actually speak, this book presents cool things to say for all casual situations — shopping, parties, nightclubs, sporting events and even romance and sex. Dirty Russian includes harsh expressions to convince a local police officer that your documents are in order and you've tipped him enough or sweet words to entice a local beauty into a horse-drawn sleigh ride, and even native banter to help make friends over a glass of vodka. An invaluable guide for off-the-beaten-path travelers going to Russia, Dirty Russian is packed with enough insults and swear words to offend every person in Russia without even mentioning that they lost the Cold War and sex terminology graphic enough to embarrass the hostesses at Moscow's infamous Rasputin brothel.

Based on the ancient principles of vastu vidya, the Indian art of placement, The Vastu Home shows how to create a beautiful home while bringing a deeper sense of contentment, prosperity, and well-being to one’s life. Readers learn how to enliven dinner table conversation, create a relaxing atmosphere for soaking in the bath, and arouse passion in the bedroom by positioning furniture, using color and light, and incorporating plants, paintings, mirrors, and other decorative elements. With recommendations for every budget, and illustrated with 80 photos as well as historical Indian images and art, The Vastu Home includes suggestions for both simple adjustments and complete redesigns to home, garden, and patio. Assuming no prior knowledge of vastu vidya, the book traces its principles and development from ancient India to the present day.