Russian Short Stories from Pushkin to Buida

Robert Chandler, Alexander Pushkin

From the reign of the Tsars in the early 19th century to the collapse of the Soviet Union and beyond, the short story has long occupied a central place in Russian culture. Included are pieces from many of the acknowledged masters of Russian literature - including Pushkin, Turgenev, Dostoyevsky, Tolstoy,...

The Night Circus

Erin Morgenstern

The circus arrives without warning. No announcements precede it. It is simply there, when yesterday it was not. Within the black-and-white striped canvas tents is an utterly unique experience full of breathtaking amazements. It is called Le Cirque des Rêves, and it is only open at night.But behind the s...

Train Like a Bodybuilder at Home - Get Lean and Strong Without Going to the Gym

Erin Stern

Learn how to get strong and lean without ever setting foot in a gym again!Everyone who strength trains wants to get strong, lean, and ripped, but not everyone wants to go to a gym to do it--gyms are expensive, crowded, and dirty. In today's world, people are seeking a safer, simpler, more practical way ...

Risk - A User's Guide

Stanley McChrystal

'Brilliant and highly entertaining, this book is essential reading for every leader, regardless of age or experience.' - Admiral William McRaven, author of Make Your Bed -------- What if you could learn how to expect the unexpected? In business, like in life, foresight is crucial for avoiding pitfall...