Written for a general audience, this is a book of sometimes serious, usually lighthearted, often humorous stories about life in Eastern Europe and Central Asia shortly after the collapse of the Soviet Russian Empire. In Post-Communist Worlds is the product of four years which professor Scheffer and his wife spent inside the former empire: in Lithuania, Estonia, Ukraine, and Uzbekistan; "taking life big," while becoming thoroughly engrossed in the author's appointments as a visiting lecturer teaching both students and their teachers about democracy, liberal economy, and other social science subjects.In this lively combination memoir/travel narrative, Dr. Scheffer provides both cultural/historic al, and ethnographical description, while recounting numerous personal incidents in his and his... Less

Store Search search Title, ISBN and Author In Post-Communist Worlds: Living and Teaching in Estonia, Lithuania, Ukraine and Uzbekistan by Martin Scheffer Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Written for a general audience, this is a book of sometimes serious, usually lighthearted, often humorous stories about life in Eastern Europe and Central Asia shortly after the collapse of the Soviet Russian Empire. quot;In Post-Communist Worlds quot; is the product of

This text investigates and evaluates the developing political processes in Russia, Ukraine, Georgia, Lithuania, and Uzbekistan. Students will come to understand the newly formed political institutions in this region through comparison with other established democracies in Europe and North America, historical overviews of the Tsarist and Soviet periods, as well as summaries of socialist and communist philosophies. Comparative case studies explain the divergent paths taken since the break up of the Soviet Union and cover topics such as constitutional structures and the main institutions of government; the nature of society and political culture; and political participation and political parties. This approach helps students understand how decisions are actually made and how the allocation... Less

Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania are often grouped together as the Baltic States, but these three Eastern European countries, tied together historically, are quite different. Although each is struggling to find its place within Europe and fighting to preserve its own identity, the idea of the Baltic States is a façade. In this book, Aldis Purs dispels the myth of a single, coherent Baltic identity, presenting a radical new view of the region.Baltic Façades illuminates the uniqueness of these three countries and locates them within the larger context of European history, also revealing the similarities they share with the rest of the continent. He also examines the anxiety the people of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania feel about their own identities and how others see them. Giving equal... Less

A multi-site ethnography of processes-- specifically, the processes and dynamics involved in converting a nationalist ideology into an institutionalized national culture and a meaningful national identity in the aftermath of the Soviet socialist experiment. Moves beyond the traditional Max Weber definition of the state as the unit that has a monopoly on the use of violence within a territorially circumscribed space, contending that the nature of state power is changing, relying more upon the ability to craft a nation out of a diverse population and cultivate allegiance. Paper edition (unseen), $18.95. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

Free Worldwide Delivery : Critical Transitions in Nature and Society : Paperback : Princeton University Press : 9780691122045 : 0691122040 : 06 Jul 2009 : Offers an introduction to critical transitions in complex systems - the radical changes that happen at tipping points when thresholds are passed. This title describes the dynamical systems theory behind critical transitions, covering catastrophe theory, bifurcations and chaos.

World attention has focused on the newly independent Baltic states of Latvia, Estonia, and Lithuania, as they struggle to become politically and economically viable. In this book, Anatol Lieven presents an intimate and engaging portrait of the history and culture of the Baltic states from their ancient origins to their contemporary status. He explores the culture and personality of the Baltic peoples, their religious and racial differences, their relations with Russia and with the West, and their prospects for the future. Lieven begins by describing the ancient Baltic peoples, their conquest by the Christians, the evolution of the Lithuanian empire and their union with Poland, and the experience of the Baltic provinces under the Russian Empire. He then looks at the countries' first... Less

Living by the Book Workbook is the companion to the seven session video series with Dr. Howard G. Hendricks, and the fruit of more than fifty years of teaching Bible study methods to thousands of seminary students and to tens of thousands of laypeople around the world. In the 25-minute se ssions, Dr. Hendricks will walk you step-by-step through the skills of Observation, Interpretation, and the ultimate goal—which should be the goal of every Christian— Application, in which we practice biblical truth in order to become people who are living by The Book. In addition to information about the Bible and quotes from people who know Scripture, verses to prepare you for the video sessions, an outline of each session with blanks to fill in and margin space for notetaking, there are three levels... Less

On June 24, 1941, Michael, 16, and his sister, 19, leave their home in Dubno in Ukraine, just ahead of the advancing German armies. Fleeing by foot and train, deep into Ukraine and beyond, the teens spend a brutal winter in a town near Stalingrad, where they nearly perish from hunger and cold. In July of 1942, they escape again ahead of the Germans' onslaught. The siblings' saga of loss, courage, and endurance is interlaced with accounts of critical events of the war and of the annihilation of the Jews in Ukraine, offering an important historical narrative of the challenges wartime refugees faced in the Soviet Union. "It's very well-written and tells an extraordinary story with much passion, empathy and skill." - Omer Bartov, professor of history, Brown University "Michael... Less

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Free Worldwide Delivery : Small World : Hardback : Dewi Lewis Publishing : 9781904587408 : 1904587402 : 01 Nov 2007 : A satire which looks at tourism worldwide, exposing homogenous 'global culture' where in the search for different cultures those same cultures are destroyed.

The uniquely visual "DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Estonia, Latvia & Lithuania" is your indispensible guide to these exciting countries. This fully updated guide includes unique cutaways, floor plans and reconstructions of Estonia, Latvia & Lithuania's must-see sites, plus street-by-street maps of all their cities and towns. The new-look guide is also packed with photographs and illustrations leading you straight to the best attractions these diverse countries have to offer. "DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Estonia, Latvia & Lithuania" will help you to discover Estonia, Latvia & Lithuania region by region; from the museums of Kaunas in Lithuania to the snow covered rooftops of Tallinn in Estonia. Detailed listings will guide you to the best hotels, restaurants, bars and shops for all budgets,... Less

Series: Book Publisher: Hal Leonard Medium: Hardcover Author: Dick Boak Author: Mike Longworth Author: Richard Johnston Part of a two book set, this book provides information on guitar bodies, necks, headstocks, bridges, woods, as well as other chapters covering Models by Style, the Custom Shop and limited editions. All the lesser known instruments like archtops, electrics, mandolins and ukuleles are included as well, all very collectible. The book ends with exhaustive appendices covering production numbers, retail prices, and instrument specifications. Since Martin guitars are the world's most collectible acoustic guitar line, this book will undoubtedly be the most sought after reference book by any collector or owner of a Martin. If you own a Martin, you own a piece of history and... Less

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World attention has focused on the newly independent Baltic states of Latvia, Estonia, and Lithuania, as they struggle to become politically and economically viable. In this book, Anatol Lieven presents an intimate and engaging portrait of the history and culture of the Baltic states from their ancient origins to their contemporary status. He explores the culture and personality of the Baltic peoples, their religious and racial differences, their relations with Russia and with the West, and their prospects for the future. Lieven begins by describing the ancient Baltic peoples, their conquest by the Christians, the evolution of the Lithuanian empire and their union with Poland, and the experience of the Baltic provinces under the Russian Empire. He then looks at the countries' first... Less

"These lively essays make for the rare collection that is greater than the sum of its parts. Bookended by a substantive Foreword and Afterword, they upend the standard 'diagnosis of nostalgia' found across the former Soviet bloc, refuting the popular conception that Eastern Europeans are somehow haunted by the past, and illustrating the repertoire of contemporary post-socialist cultural politics at its most sophisticated." · Bruce Grant, New York University Although the end of the Cold War was greeted with great enthusiasm by people in the East and the West, the ensuing social and especially economic changes did not always result in the hoped-for improvements in people's lives. This led to widespread disillusionment that can be observed today all across Eastern Europe. Not simply a... Less

Improving Your Team's Possession Play Soccer Book. Every coach wants his/her team to keep the ball. Every weekend you can hear coaches begging their team to, "Keep Possession!" and "Don't Give the Ball Away!" This book will help you teach your team to retain more possession and turn that possession into scoring opportunities. Improving Your Team's Possession Play will show you how to create practices that will train your players to support the player on the ball and create passing opportunities with the appropriate movement. The book is divided into five sections: Concepts, Explanations, Exercises that Teach the Concepts, How Runs in the Match Reshape Left/Right/Split Support and Why Training is done with 5 v 5 or Larger Small-Sided Games.. Learn the power of possession. Improving Your... Less

Over the past two decades, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has paradoxically steered the development of a thriving capitalist economy. Unlike many faltering post-socialist states with fragile economies and weakly institutionalised democratic structures, China has witnessed a tide of economic entrepreneurialis m that has raised living standards and the country's global economic stature. However, the strains of rapid economic change and the tensions between an increasingly liberalized economy and the partially reformed institutions of an authoritarian polity have become increasingly severe. Crucial to the success of further economic reform and development, good governance is the greatest challenge faced by the CCP. This groundbreaking book explores the key dimensions of governance in... Less

This is a resource book for teachers looking for ideas on how they can make pronunciation teaching more interesting. It contains a collection of pronunciation practice activities for a wide range of levels, using a variety of methods. Divided into two parts, the first part introduces information about phonetics and phonology as background to the teaching activities, without being overwhelming. It also highlights some of the current areas of debate and discussion in the teaching and learning of English pronunciation. The second part of the book contains nearly 100 pronunciation activities divided into eight sections: Developing awareness; Sounds; Connected speech: Syllables and stress; Intonation; Pronunciation and spelling, grammar and vocabulary; Testing and Resources for... Less

This New York Times best-selling novel by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Annie Dillard is a mesmerizing evocation of life in the Pacific Northwest during the last decades of the 19th century....

Publisher: Chicago: National Book and Picture Co. Publication date: 1893 Subjects: World s Columbian Exposition (1893: Chicago, Ill.) Notes: This is an OCR reprint. There may be numerous typos or missing text. There are no illustrations or indexes. When you buy the General Books edition of this book you get free trial access to Million-Books.com where you can select from more than a million books for free. You can also preview the book there.

Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet was used to being left behind. He was a small, sickly child who grew to be small, sickly adult. But Thomas had a sharp mind and, even more important, a great determination to make a difference in the world. He went to Europe to study deaf education. There Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet learned the signs and brought his new knowledge home to America and became principal of America's first shool for the deaf. Thomas helped his students to leave their isolation behind and enter a world of knowing. By Andy Russell Bowen.

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In 1990, Lithuania became the first Soviet republic to break with the communist empire by declaring the restitution of political independence. Depicting a country at the crossroads of imperial designs, Vardys and Sedaitis trace the history, development, and ultimate triumph of the Lithuanian nation.They begin by exploring Lithuania’s pagan ancestry and epochal struggles with Germanic and Russian states, with special emphasis on the first period of political independence between the two World Wars and on the effort to regain freedom in the wake of the perestroika reforms. The authors conclude by examining Lithuania’s struggle with the legacy of Soviet rule as it strives to establish democracy and economic prosperity.

On June 24, 1941, Michael, 16, and his sister, 19, leave their home in Dubno in Ukraine, just ahead of the advancing German armies. Fleeing by foot and train, deep into Ukraine and beyond, the teens spend a brutal winter in a town near Stalingrad, where they nearly perish from hunger and cold. In July of 1942, they escape again ahead of the Germans' onslaught. The siblings' saga of loss, courage, and endurance is interlaced with accounts of critical events of the war and of the annihilation of the Jews in Ukraine, offering an important historical narrative of the challenges wartime refugees faced in the Soviet Union. "It's very well-written and tells an extraordinary story with much passion, empathy and skill." - Omer Bartov, professor of history, Brown University "Michael... Less

Since the end of the Cold War there has been an increased interest in the Baltics. The Baltic States brings together three titles, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania, to provide a comprehensive and analytical guide integrating history, political science, economic development and contemporary events into one account. Since gaining their independence, each country has developed at its own pace with its own agenda and facing its own obstacles. The authors examine the tensions accompanying a post-communist return to Europe after the long years of separation and how each country has responded to the demands of becoming a modern European state. Estonia was the first of the former Soviet republics to enter membership negotiations with the European Union in 1988 and is a potential candidate for the... Less

Living by the Book Video Series (20-part extended) Companion Workbook (DVD set available from www. livingbythebook. net). Join Dr. Howard G. Hendricks live as he shows you how to understand and apply God's Word for yourself. Millions around the world have been captivated by this brilliant teacher's highly energetic style, friendly manner, unforgettable illustrations, and laugh-out-loud humor. In these series of 25-minute sessions, Dr. Hendricks will walk you step-by-step through his signature model for self-study: Observation, Interpretation, Application. Your experience in Scripture will never be the same. And your life will be transformed as you begin Living by the Book!

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In 1990, Lithuania became the first Soviet republic to break with the communist empire by declaring the restitution of political independence. Depicting a country at the crossroads of imperial designs, Vardys and Sedaitis trace the history, development, and ultimate triumph of the Lithuanian nation.They begin by exploring Lithuania’s pagan ancestry and epochal struggles with Germanic and Russian states, with special emphasis on the first period of political independence between the two World Wars and on the effort to regain freedom in the wake of the perestroika reforms. The authors conclude by examining Lithuania’s struggle with the legacy of Soviet rule as it strives to establish democracy and economic prosperity.

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