Russia native and American immigrant Tatiana Sorokina knows firsthand what it's like to leave behind friends, family, and work to start anew in an unfamiliar country and culture. And she knows exactly what it takes to build a fulfilling career and life in a new land. Sorokina's comprehensive guide to making yourself at home in Chicago, Illinois, includes detailed listings of professional, social, and religious organizations; local clubs and associations; networking opportunities; and places to meet people. Each entry comes with a Web site address and contacts, a brief description, benefits and advantages, and even an event calendar. And whether you need a personal financial advisor or a real estate agent, a reliable long-distance telecommunication service or an education consultant, Sorokina has you covered with a handy appendix of trusted providers. Most important, Sorokina gives you seasoned guidance and proven tips for minimizing stress and maximizing success when you relocate.

Russia native and American immigrant Tatiana Sorokina knows firsthand what it's like to leave behind friends, family, and work to start anew in an unfamiliar country and culture. And she knows exactly what it takes to build a fulfilling career and life in a new land. Sorokina's comprehensive guide to making yourself at home in Chicago, Illinois, includes detailed listings of professional, social, and religious organizations; local clubs and associations; networking opportunities; and places to meet people. Each entry comes with a Web site address and contacts, a brief description, benefits and advantages, and even an event calendar. And whether you need a personal financial advisor or a real estate agent, a reliable long-distance telecommunication service or an education consultant, Sorokina has you covered with a handy appendix of trusted providers. Most important, Sorokina gives you seasoned guidance and proven tips for minimizing stress and maximizing success when you relocate.

The complete diaries that Ivan Maisky, Soviet ambassador to London, kept between 1932 and 1943 Confiscated by Soviet authorities in the 1950s, the diaries of Ivan Maisky, the USSR's ambassador to Great Britain from 1932 to 1943, have been unearthed, annotated, and edited for publication in a three-volume set that Niall Ferguson predicts "will stand as one of the great achievements of twenty-first century historical scholarship." Maisky's revelations illuminate Soviet foreign policy in the years prior to and during World War II, providing fascinating perspectives on London's political life and climate, key figures and events, and the Kremlin rivalries that influenced Soviet policy. Volume 1: The Rise of Hitler and the Gathering Clouds of War, 1932-1938 Volume 2: The Ribbentrop-Molotov Pact and the Battle of Britain, 1939-1940 Volume 3: The German Invasion of Russia and the Forging of the Grand Alliance, 1941-19