Traduttore Aylmer Maude, Louise Maude
Casa editrice: e-artnow
War and Peace is a novel interspersed with chapters on history and philosophy by Leo Tolstoy. It narrates the French incursion of Russia, while telling the stories of five Russian upper-class families.
“[Colby] breathes new life into well-trodden WWII tropes, building a vivid, novelistic narrative focused on memory and family.” — Publishers Weekly “The writing is vivid and lyrical, the narratives are arresting, and the women are unforgettable.” — Craig Howes, Director, Center for Biographical Research, University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa A remarkable story of strength and resilience in the crucible of Nazi Germany Irina Nikifortchuk was 19 years old and a Ukrainian schoolteacher when she was abducted to be a forced laborer in the Leica camera factory in Nazi Germany. Eventually pulled from the camp hospital to work as a domestic in the Leica owners’ household, Irina survived the war and eventually found her way to Canada. Decades later Sasha Colby, Irina’s granddaughter, seeks out her grandmother’s story over a series of summer visits and gradually begins to interweave the as-told-to story with historical research. As she delves deeper into the history of the Leica factory and World War II forced labor, she discovers the parallel story of Elsie Kühn-Leitz, Irina’s rescuer and the factory heiress, later imprisoned and interrogated by the Gestapo on charges of “excessive humanity.” This is creative nonfiction at its best as the mystery of Irina’s life unspools skillfully and arrestingly. Despite the horrors that the story must tell, it is full of life, humor, food, and the joy of ordinary safety in Canada. The Matryoshka Memoirs takes us into a forgotten corner of history, weaving a rich and satisfying tapestry of survival and family ties and asking what we owe those who aid us.Mostra libro
“An exceptional study. The author of the book has had the audacity to approach Russian chaos... armed with her desire to prove that the country is by no means a madhouse but simply an immense space, difficult to access for the outsider who is unfamiliar with Russian traditions, history and mentality.” Lyubova Klobukova, Izvestia. “Alla Sergueeva’s book is highly topical. The author loves Russia, cares about its people, is proud of its history, culture and science.” Vladimir Nogovsky, Russian Thought. Should a foreigner accept an invitation to the Russian baths? How many glasses of vodka should you drink in one go before trying to refuse? Why do Russians endure life at great sacrifice? What is “Russian happiness” made of? And above all, what’s new in 21st-century Russia? Over the past fifteen years, the “mysterious Slavic soul” has undergone unprecedented metamorphosis. It was time to draw up an exhaustive inventory of the new way of life and psychology of the Russians.Mostra libro
Welcome to Adjunct Hell, where second-class teachers do first-class work. A 30-year veteran of higher-education, Professor Virgil Henry uses Dante's Inferno as a guide to take readers on an epic adventure through the hellscape of higher education in the United States. Follow Virgil and his band of like-minded adjuncts as they battle educational bureaucracy, low-pay, lack of health-care or job security, and social and professional indignities, all while showing up every day (and every night) for the students they care for and the job they love.Mostra libro
They are the lone wolves of the battlefield. Tracking the enemy, lying in wait for the target to appear—then they shoot to kill. Armed with an unerring eye, infinite patience and a mastery of camouflage, combat snipers stalk the enemy with only one goal . . . In World War II, Korea, Vietnam, and Beirut, American snipers honed the art of delivering a single deadly shot from nowhere—and devastating enemy morale. They met the enemy on his own turf, picking off officers, unwary soldiers, and even other snipers from extraordinary distances of up to 1 ½ miles. Now, these uncommon men tell their stories: of the emotions felt when a man's face came into their crosshairs and they pulled the trigger, of the nerve-wracking hours and days of waiting, motionless, for the enemy, of the primal savagery of a sniper duel.Often trained haphazardly in wartime, and forgotten in times of peace, combat snipers were officially recognized after the Vietnam War, when the Marine Corps became the first military branch to start a full-time sniper school. One Shot-One Kill is their powerful record of desperate trials and proud victories.Mostra libro
Have you ever wondered where Attila the Hun and the Goths fit into History? When was the Renaissance, and the Restoration, and the Reformation, and were they related? Who fought the English Civil War, and why? What were the US Civil War and War of Independence all about? All these questions are answered in this brilliantly simple timeline.Mostra libro
Discover the history of one of the most defining events of the 21st century Regardless of how much has been written about it, new information continues to be discovered about the thousands of events that make up the six years that shaped the world we live in today. WWII is inextricably linked with Hitler and the Nazis; however, there is so much more to discover. In this audiobook, learn about the major events that transpired around the world to create a perfect storm that allowed Hitler to rise to power. As the somewhat shaky peace of the post-war world begins to crumble and tensions begin to brew once more in Europe, it might be more important than ever to learn from the past. This audiobook will provide an overview of the war and will take an in-depth look at some topics like: How the end of the First World War helped lead to the Second World War.Hitler’s rise to power.Conflicts and rumblings in Africa and Asia.The Holocaust.War of ideologies.The staggering number of casualties.The major battles of the war and how they impacted the war effort.And much, much more! Pick up your introductory guide to World War II today. Scroll up and click the “add to cart” button, and begin your journey!Mostra libro
