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These documents were collected from the archives in Rostov-on-Don,
and this book makes them available for the first time in print.
Since becoming freely accessible Soviet archives have provided a
rich source for understanding the hopes, fears and strivings of the
Russians during the greatest crisis in their history. Both Reds and
Whites realized Rostov's vital strategic importance, and the city
changed hands six times between 1917 and 1920. These newly
published personal stories fill out the social background to its
complex mix of classes and nationalities. They convey the daily
experience of life in the streets, and the perils faced by either
side when changing fortunes forced them to escape across the River
Don. Over the last century the slogans of the Revolution have
become stale for us. But if we seek to understand the spirit of
those years we must remember that these beliefs gave fresh hope to
many individuals, presenting a cause for which they were prepared
to endure great suffering, and even to sacrifice their lives.
Perhaps the passionate enthusiasm of these revolutionaries may give
us some insight into the psychology of young men and women who are
called 'terrorists' today?
Unique in its depth of coverage and currency, Houseman's Law of
Life Assurance has established a well-deserved reputation as an
authoritative practitioner work on life assurance and is renowned
for its practical insight into the workings of the industry. In
addition to being fully updated to take account of new legislation
and case law the new 15th edition also covers developments
including: Significant structural changes to the UK regulatory
framework since the 14th edition and in particular the creation of
the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) and the Financial Conduct
Authority each with their own different statutory objectives;
Creation of the PRA and the introduction of a new rulebook with a
different structure for conveying regulatory guidance;
Implementation of the Solvency II Directive which has made
fundamental changes to the way insurers calculate their capital,
invest their assets and govern their businesses; Changes to
insurance law on misrepresentation and warranties and the new duty
on consumers to take reasonable care not to make a
misrepresentation and on non-consumers to make a fair presentation
of the risk; New e-commerce chapter to reflect the growing
importance of this distribution channel for life insurance
products; Anticipated changes to the regime applicable to insurance
distribution because of the Insurance Distribution Directive and
rules relating to packaged insurance investment contracts,
including the impact on remuneration of intermediaries; Changes to
the UK compensation scheme for insurance policyholders.
These documents were collected from the archives in Rostov-on-Don,
and this book makes them available for the first time in print.
Since becoming freely accessible Soviet archives have provided a
rich source for understanding the hopes, fears and strivings of the
Russians during the greatest crisis in their history. Both Reds and
Whites realized Rostov's vital strategic importance, and the city
changed hands six times between 1917 and 1920. These newly
published personal stories fill out the social background to its
complex mix of classes and nationalities. They convey the daily
experience of life in the streets, and the perils faced by either
side when changing fortunes forced them to escape across the River
Don.
Over the last century the slogans of the Revolution have become
stale for us. But if we seek to understand the spirit of those
years we must remember that these beliefs gave fresh hope to many
individuals, presenting a cause for which they were prepared to
endure great suffering, and even to sacrifice their lives. Perhaps
the passionate enthusiasm of these revolutionaries may give us some
insight into the psychology of young men and women who are called
'terrorists' today?
This book explores the transatlantic relationship between the US
and Europe from multiple perspectives and disciplines. Since the
end of the Cold War, a multi-polar world has replaced the dual
power economic and political stranglehold previously shared by the
US and Russia. Amid the shift in power politics, the transatlantic
partnership between the US and Europe has retained its importance
in shaping the outcome of future global developments. With the rise
of the US as a major world power and the tremendous economic
growths witnessed by countries such as China, India and Brazil, the
political power structures within and outside the transatlantic
relations have gradually undergone shifts that are important to
recognise, understand and critically assess on a consistent basis.
Transatlantic Relations and Modern Diplomacy assesses the strengths
and weaknesses of this enduring transatlantic relationship from
multiple perspectives and disciplines at a time when the US and
European countries are facing increasing economic pressures,
significant political changes and substantial security concerns.
Examining this relationship through a range of different lenses
including historical, economic and cultural, this book highlights
the importance of examining the transatlantic relationship from a
variety of different contextual and historical perspectives in
order to herald the future changes as informed global citizens.
This book will be of interest to students of transatlantic studies,
diplomacy, political science and IR in general.
Dr Murphy traces the patterns and impact of immigration to
Australia since 1945, focusing on immigrants from non-English
speaking backgrounds who came to New South Wales. Australia has
been diversified by the range of immigrants who have come to its
shores, a diversification that has been welcomed by some and
vehemently opposed by others. He describes the personal experience
of many newcomers to Australia, who came as displaced persons,
refugees, on business migration programmes or independently. Their
testaments show that while some were invited and encouraged to
share in the Australian experiment, others have been treated as
intruders. The book contains incisive analysis of government policy
on immigration and looks at the important role played by the Ethnic
Affairs Commission of New South Wales, which was established in
1976.
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Early 1960s Cockney comedy directed by Joan Littlewood. Returning
home from sea after two years, Charlie Gooding (James Booth) finds
his home demolished and his wife Maggie (Barbara Windsor) missing.
When he finally tracks her down, she's moved in with bus driver
Bert (George Sewell) and has a new baby, the parentage of whom is
in doubt. As Charlie attempts to win his wife back, his explosive
temper soon threatens to undo all his good work.
Dr Murphy traces the patterns and impact of immigration to
Australia since 1945, focusing on immigrants from non-English
speaking backgrounds who came to New South Wales. Australia has
been diversified by the range of immigrants who have come to its
shores, a diversification that has been welcomed by some and
vehemently opposed by others. He describes the personal experience
of many newcomers to Australia, who came as displaced persons,
refugees, on business migration programmes or independently. Their
testaments show that while some were invited and encouraged to
share in the Australian experiment, others have been treated as
intruders. The book contains incisive analysis of government policy
on immigration and looks at the important role played by the Ethnic
Affairs Commission of New South Wales, which was established in
1976.
IB Prepared resources are developed directly with the IB to provide
the most up-to-date, authentic and authoritative guidance on DP
assessment. IB Prepared: Chemistry combines a concise review of
course content with strategic guidance, past paper material and
exam-style practice opportunities, allowing learners to consolidate
the knowledge and skills that are essential to success.
Longtime sports photographer Brad Mangin teams up with Buster Posey
himself in this visual celebration of the star catcher's twelve
seasons with the San Francisco Giants. Packed with over 150
photographs, 28: A Photographic Tribute to Buster Posey captures
Buster's entire career, from the first time he stepped foot onto
the field for the Giants back in 2009 all the way to his final
at-bat in 2021. One of the most beloved players in Giants history,
the rookie catcher helped carry the franchise to its first World
Series championship in San Francisco in 2010, and from there, the
rising star carried the Giants to win two more World Series in 2012
and 2014-all brilliantly documented by Mangin.With an introduction
from veteran sportswriter and San Francisco radio host Brian
Murphy, along with essays from Buster and his teammates, managers,
and other sports luminaries-including Mike Krukow & Duane
Kuiper, Bruce Bochy, Matt Cain, Brandon Crawford, Gabe Kapler,
Hunter Pence, Sergio Romo, Logan Webb, and Barry Zito-28 tells the
story of Buster's illustrious career from the heartfelt perspective
of those who know him best.Off the field, Buster used his platform
to help children, and now his legacy continues to transform lives.
He and his wife, Kristen, created and nurtured BP28, a charity that
has raised over $4 million since 2016 in its endeavor to improve
outcomes and raise awareness of pediatric cancer. Kristen also
shares that story here, and a portion of the proceeds from this
book will benefit their foundation.
The most comprehensive coverage of the 2014 syllabus, this resource
pack includes a print and online Chemistry Course Book, for fully
flexible learning. Giving you unparalleled support for the new
concept-based approach to learning, the Nature of science,
understanding, applications and skills are integrated in every
topic, alongside TOK to drive inquiry and independent learning.
Assessment support directly from the IB includes practice questions
and worked examples in each topic, along with focused support for
both the Internal Assessment and Extended Essay. Truly aligned with
the IB philosophy, this Course Book gives unrivalled insight and
support at every stage. . Pack includes Course Book in print and
fully online format, for the most flexible support. Accurately
cover the new syllabus - the most comprehensive match, with support
directly from the IB on the core, AHL and all the options. Fully
integrate the new concept-based approach, holistically addressing
understanding, applications, skills and the . Nature of science.
Tangibly build assessment confidence with assessment support
straight from the IB. Build confidence - data-based questions and
focused practice support exceptional achievement. Written by
co-authors of the new syllabus and leading IB workshop leaders.
Online Course Book includes multiplatform access, compatible with
PCs, Macs, iPads, tablets and more. Online Course Book normally
accessible for seven years from syllabus release date, to be used
by a single student or teacher. Supported by a fully comprehensive
and updated Study Guide About the Series: Oxford's IB Diploma
Course Books are essential resource materials designed in
cooperation with the IB to provide students with extra support
through their IB studies. Course Books provide advice and guidance
on specific course assessment requirements, mirroring the IB
philosophy and providing opportunities for critical thinking.
This guide is the ultimate resource for true fans of the Golden
Gophers. Whether you’re a die-hard from the days of Herb Brooks
or a more recent supporter, these are the 100 things every fan
needs to know and do in their lifetime. Experienced sportswriter
Brian Murphy has collected every essential piece of Minnesota
knowledge and trivia, as well as must-do activities, and ranks them
all from 1 to 100, providing an entertaining and easy-to-follow
checklist as you progress on your way to fan superstardom.
Written by and for teens and young adults with Nonverbal Learning
Disabilities (NLD), as well as for their parents, teachers,
therapists, and others who care about them, and backed by the
latest neuropsychological research, NLD from the Inside Out offers
hundreds of useful tips on: - Organization and planning, including
study skills - How to successfully navigate the transition from
dependent child to independent adult - Creating more harmonious
family and peer relationships - Changing disabling attitudes. The
book will help teens and young adults to avoid the angst and
pitfalls often associated with NLD. More than that, it offers real
stories from now-thriving young adults who grew up with NLD - proof
that a full and rewarding life lies ahead for those who are now
struggling.
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Sisters of the Cross (Paperback)
Alexei Remizov; Translated by Roger Keys, Brian Murphy
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Thirty-year-old Piotr Alekseevich Marakulin lives a contented, if
humdrum life as a financial clerk in a Petersburg trading company.
He is jolted out of his daily routine when, quite unexpectedly, he
is accused of embezzlement and loses his job. This change of status
brings him into contact with a number of women-the titular "sisters
of the cross"-whose sufferings will lead him to question the
ultimate meaning of the universe. The first English translation of
this remarkable 1910 novel by Alexei Remizov, one of the most
influential members of the Russian Symbolist movement, Sisters of
the Cross is a masterpiece of early modernist fiction. In the
tradition of Gogol's Petersburg Tales and Dostoyevsky's Crime and
Punishment, it deploys densely packed psychological prose and
fluctuating narrative perspective to tell the story of a "poor
clerk" who rebels against the suffering and humiliation afflicting
both his own life and the lives of the remarkable women whom he
encounters in the tenement building where he lives in Petersburg.
The novel reaches its haunting climax at the beginning of the
Whitsuntide festival, when Marakulin thinks he glimpses the coming
of salvation both for himself and for the "fallen" actress
Verochka, the unacknowledged love of his life, in one of the most
powerfully drawn scenes in Symbolist literature. Remizov is best
known as a writer of short stories and fairy tales, but this early
novel, masterfully translated by Roger Keys and Brian Murphy, is
perhaps his most significant work of sustained artistic prose.
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Sisters of the Cross (Hardcover)
Alexei Remizov; Translated by Roger Keys, Brian Murphy
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Thirty-year-old Piotr Alekseevich Marakulin lives a contented, if
humdrum life as a financial clerk in a Petersburg trading company.
He is jolted out of his daily routine when, quite unexpectedly, he
is accused of embezzlement and loses his job. This change of status
brings him into contact with a number of women-the titular "sisters
of the cross"-whose sufferings will lead him to question the
ultimate meaning of the universe. The first English translation of
this remarkable 1910 novel by Alexei Remizov, one of the most
influential members of the Russian Symbolist movement, Sisters of
the Cross is a masterpiece of early modernist fiction. In the
tradition of Gogol's Petersburg Tales and Dostoyevsky's Crime and
Punishment, it deploys densely packed psychological prose and
fluctuating narrative perspective to tell the story of a "poor
clerk" who rebels against the suffering and humiliation afflicting
both his own life and the lives of the remarkable women whom he
encounters in the tenement building where he lives in Petersburg.
The novel reaches its haunting climax at the beginning of the
Whitsuntide festival, when Marakulin thinks he glimpses the coming
of salvation both for himself and for the "fallen" actress
Verochka, the unacknowledged love of his life, in one of the most
powerfully drawn scenes in Symbolist literature. Remizov is best
known as a writer of short stories and fairy tales, but this early
novel, masterfully translated by Roger Keys and Brian Murphy, is
perhaps his most significant work of sustained artistic prose.
The only DP Chemistry resource developed with the IB to accurately
match the new 2014 syllabus for both SL and HL, this revised
edition gives you unrivalled support for the new concept-based
approach to learning, the Nature of science.. Understanding,
applications and skills are integrated in every topic, alongside
TOK links and real-world connections to truly drive independent
inquiry. Assessment support straight from the IB includes practice
questions and worked examples in each topic, alongside support for
the Internal Assessment. Truly aligned with the IB philosophy, this
Course Book gives unparalleled insight and support at every stage.
*Accurately cover the new syllabus - the most comprehensive match,
with support directly from the IB on the core, AHL and all the
options *Fully integrate the new concept-based approach,
holistically addressing understanding, applications, skills and the
Nature of science *Tangibly build assessment potential with
assessment support straight from the IB *Written by co-authors of
the new syllabus and leading IB workshop leaders *Supported by a
fully comprehensive and updated Study Guide and Oxford Kerboodle
Online Resources *Also available as a fully online Course Book
About the series: The only DP resources developed directly with the
IB, the Oxford IB Course Books are the most comprehensive core
resources to support learners through their study. Fully
incorporating the learner profile, resources are assessed by
consulting experts in international-mindedness and TOK to ensure
these crucial components are deeply embedded into learning.
Shortly before Christmas in 1943, five Army aviators left Alaska's
Ladd Field on a routine flight to test their hastily retrofitted
B-24 Liberator in harsh winter conditions. The mission ended in a
crash that claimed all but one- Leon Crane, a city kid from
Philadelphia with no wilderness experience. With little more than a
parachute for cover and an old Boy Scout knife in his pocket, Crane
found himself alone in subzero temperatures. 81 Days Below Zero
recounts, for the first time, the full story of Crane's remarkable
twelve-week saga.
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