Russia's emergence as a Great Power in the eighteenth century is usually attributed to Peter I's radical programme of 'Westernising' reforms. But the Russian military did not simply copy European armies. Adapting the tactics of its neighbours on both sides, Russia created a powerful strategy of its own, integrating steppe defence with European concerns. In Russia's Wars of Emergence, Carol Belkin Stevens examines the social and political factors underpinning Muscovite military history, the eventual success of the Russian Empire and the sacrifices made for power. Russian governments strove to muster the scattered resources of a vast empire over several centuries. Its eighteenth-century army grew out of a legacy of concerns with political consolidation, noble social status, and the demands of both the long steppe frontiers and east European conflicts.

Moronic metalheads Wayne (Mike Myers) and Garth (Dana Carvey) broadcast a cable-access show from Wayne's basement. Their wisecracks about youth, music and girls are picked up on by a TV executive (Rob Lowe), who pays them to produce a 'new, improved' programme for national TV. But the pair discover that fame has its price when they lose control of the show and the TV executive starts pursuing Wayne's girlfriend.

Russias emergence as a Great Power in the eighteenth century is usually attributed to Peter Is radical programme of Westernising reforms. But the Russian military did not simply copy European armies. Adapting the tactics of its neighbours on both sides, Russia created a powerful strategy of its own, integrating steppe defence with European concerns. In Russias Wars of Emergence, Carol Belkin Stevens examines the social and political factors underpinning Muscovite military history, the eventual success of the Russian Empire and the sacrifices made for power.

My Alphabet stars the unforgettable, whimsical, Miss Bronte, the luckiest and coolest black cat around, who was adopted from a Shelter. So now is the time for all other famous cats to move out of the way Bronte is the new cat in town; she's already starred in her first book 'Tails' of American Bronte, a cat lovers extravaganza for all ages In her second book, My Alphabet, Miss Bronte stars in her own colorful Alphabet which uses rhyming sentences to highlight each particular letter on it's own page. Bronte's facial expressions and her troop of mice and ladybug friends will make you smile and cheer, and you'll eagerly reach for the next page to catch more of their adventurous antics. Of course you won't be able to resist falling in love with Miss Bronte, because she's so funny and clever She's a purrfectly lovable, beautiful, lucky black cat. A percentage of sales helps support animal adoption What an unforgettable fun filled way to learn your ABC's

Six African American male community college students share their innermost thoughts and adjustment experiences at a predominantly White community college. Steeped in the qualitative tradition, the researcher does not stand aloof. She tells each student's story using "poetic transcriptions" and blends in her experiences, and faculty voices against a backdrop of historical, and sociological insights. Improving the plight of Black males in higher education may be one of the most crucial challenges since Civil Rights. It is therefore fitting that we listen to the voices of these young men as they "skate the zones"-- adapting varying roles and identities and making sense of daily interactions with family, friends, and faculty. Themes uncovered from the analyses point out the importance of early family and neighborhood experiences, the persistence of racial bariers even with mutually positive intent, and the heterogeneous nature of Black male identity. Some exemplary strategies and programs are presented in the final chapter.