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In Russia's War: 1941-1945, Richard Overy re-creates the Soviet Union's apocalyptic struggle against Nazi Germany, from the point of view both of the troops and of the ordinary civilians. In the course of human history there has probably been no more terrible place than Eastern Europe in 1941-45. Estimates of total Soviet military and civilian deaths in the period now stand at more than 25 million. Yet without the Soviet war effort, it is unlikely that Germany could have ever been defeated. Drawing on a recent wealth of evidence to account for the Soviet Union's remarkable victory against invading forces, Richard Overy's Russia's War is a fascinating account of the epic struggle that turned the tide of the Second World War. 'Masterly ... a vivid account' Robert Service, Independent 'A dramatic and exciting tale ... His set-piece descriptions of such visions of Hell as Stalingrad, the 900-day siege of Leningrad and the crucial battle of Kursk are...

The Great Hanoi Rat Hunt: Empire, Disease, and Modernity in French Colonial Vietnam tells the darkly humorous story of the French colonial state's failed efforts to impose its vision of modernity upon the colonial city of Hanoi, Vietnam. Part of the Graphic Histories series, this book offers a case study in the history of imperialism, highlighting the racialized economic inequalities of empire, colonization as a form of modernization, and industrial capitalism's creation of a radical power differential between "the West and the rest." On a deeper level, The Great Hanoi Rat Hunt examines the contradictions unique to the French Third Republic's colonial "civilizing mission," the development of Vietnamese resistance to French rule, and the history of disease. Featuring forty-nine primary sources-many available in English for the first time-and three full-color maps, The Great Hanoi Rat Hunt illustrates the ironic and tragic ways in which modernization pr...

How will English File get your students talking? Advanced Plus is for higher-level students who want to push the boundaries of their English learning. Advanced Plus is a genuine step-up from the Advanced level, providing students with new, more challenging input with a focus on concepts such as finer shades of meaning, using language flexibly, more abstract and complex topics and an appreciation of humour. Product details Format Mixed media product Dimensions 219 x 278 x 5mm | 318g ...

The Jolly Phonics Pupil Books cover all the five skills for reading and writing. Children are able to work through each book and complete a wide variety of engaging activities, which develop key literacy skills. The teacher is able to support and guide the children through the books with the Jolly Phonics Teacher's Book. These books can be given to each child in the class and provide daily lessons to be completed. Jolly Phonics Pupil Book 1 - covers all the 42 letter sounds, with the Jolly Phonics action, letter formation, listening for letter sounds in words, blending activities and the first set of tricky words. Product details For ages 12-17 Format Paperback ...

Provides instructions for fifteen bedroom makeovers to reflect a girl's individual personality. Product details For ages 12-17 Format Paperback | 128 pages Dimensions 202.69 x 203.71 x 10.92mm | 405g Publication date ...

Whittaker Chambers and Elizabeth Bentley shocked America in 1948 with their allegations that Communist spies had penetrated the American government. The resulting perjury trial of Alger Hiss is already legendary, but Chambers and Bentley also named Harry Dexter White, a high-ranking Treasury official. (Hiss himself thought that White had been the real target of the House Un-American Activities Committee.) When White died only a week after his bold defense before Congress, much speculation remained about the cause of his death and the truth of the charges made against him. Armed with a wealth of new information, Bruce Craig examines this controversial case and explores the ambiguities that have haunted it for more than half a century. The highest ranking figure in the Roosevelt and Truman administrations to be accused of espionage, White played a central role in the founding of the United Nations' twin financial institutions, the World Bank and International Monetary Fund. For years...

Great financing is the holy grail of real estate--with the power to make or break the deal. Whether you are brokering your first deal or your fiftieth, finding the right financing for that specific situation can be the most important challenge you face. But there is good news! If you know where to look, you can find nearly unlimited supplies of funding for all your real estate deals. And The Inside Guide to Funding Real Estate Investments shows you exactly where to look!This all-encompassing guide introduces readers to the range of options available--from traditional mortgages and asset-based loans to crowdfunding and private money--and provides an inside look into the loan process as a whole and how lenders think through different scenarios. Learn all there is to know about:* What lenders are looking for* How to close with confidence* How to maintain sufficient liquidity* How to protect your credit position for future deals* What to do when deals go south* And more!Whether you're ...