Recorded at Brighton Dome as part of his twice extended sell-out Dingledodies tour (which played to over 125 000 people) the show sees the star of Mock the Week (BBC Two) & Russell Howard s Good News (BBC Three) share his observations on life. Packed with his trademark mix of eloquent gags & deft storytelling this is the critically acclaimed show from one of the hottest names in st&-up. ...

One of Britains most exciting & popular st&-up comedians Russell Howard is back in 2011 with his third sell-out tour Right Here Right Now. The star of Russell Howards Good News & Mock The Week never fails to entertain with his trademark mix of eloquent gags & deft storytelling. ...

A quirky bedtime story introducing endearing insomniac Russell the Sheep. Sometimes Russell the Sheep is just a little bit out of step with the rest of flock. All the sheep are falling asleep
- except Russell. Hes tried everything...but hes still wide awake. Whats a sheep to do?
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From beautiful Lake Baikal to St Petersburg s gilded palaces Russia is so blessed with cultural & natural treasures that it would take a lifetime to experience them all. Simon Richmond Lonely Planet Writer Our Promise You can trust our travel information because Lonely Planet authors visit the places we write about each & every edition. We never accept freebies for positive coverage so you can rely on us to tell it like it is. Inside This Book 114 maps 43 palaces & kremlins 10 authors Too many vodka toasts to count Inspirational photos Clear easy-to-use maps In-depth background 3D plans of iconic sights Comprehensive planning tools At-a-glance practical info ...

Russia is a country of contradictions a nation of cultural refinement & artistic originality & yet also a country that rules by the iron fist. In this riveting history Martin Sixsmith shows how Russias complex identity has been formed over a thousand years & how it can help us understand its often baffling behaviour at home & abroad. Combining in-depth research & interviews with his personal experiences as a former BBC Moscow correspondent Sixsmith skilfully traces the conundrums of modern Russia to their roots in its troubled past & explains the nations seemingly split personality as the result of influences that have divided it for centuries. A Sunday Times" bestseller Russia is essential reading for anyone who wants to understand the complex political landscape of this country & its unique place in the modern world." ...

From the emergence of the first Slavic state to the conflict in Chechnya & the policies of Vladimir Putin this is a concise yet thoughtful guide to the complex & turbulent history of Russia & its people. Paying particular attention to the implications of a future without Putin at its helm Abraham Ascher provides a skillful blend of detail & analysis for all the key points in Russian history from the Bolshevik Revolution to the coup that ousted Gorbachev. Newly updated to cover Russias growing economic stature as well as the mounting divergence between Russia & the US foreign policy stance this stimulating introduction will prove useful & enlightening for students scholars & travellers alike. ...

- Specially written for the 2001 AS/A2 examinations this book combines extended period cover with detailed focus on exam-board selected topics.
- The lively accessible text is supplemented by Spotlights providing detailed study of sources on key issues & topics
- Document Exercises offer opportunities for assessment & exam practice. Covering almost 150 years of Russian history from Alexander II through Glasnost to the present day a recurring theme is the drive to modernise. The period 1895 -1941 is dealt with in depth with separate chapters on the Russian Revolution Lenin & Stalin.

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About the series GCSE Modern World History for Edexcel is designed to meet the needs of the 2009 Edexcel Modern World History



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In the summer of 1812 Napoleon the master of Europe marched into Russia with the largest army ever assembled confident that he would sweep everything before him. Yet less than two years later his empire lay in ruins & Russia had triumphed. This is the first history to explore in depth Russias crucial role in the Napoleonic Wars re-creating the epic battle between two empires as never before. Dominic Lieven writes with great panache & insight to describe from the Russians viewpoint how they went from retreat defeat & the burning of Moscow to becoming the new liberators of Europe; the consequences of which could not have been more important. Ultimately this book shows memorably & brilliantly Russia embarking on its strange central role in Europes existence as both threat & protector
- a role that continues in all its complexity into our own lifetimes.
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From a renowned name in A Level history publishing this is a Questions & Analysis title on a major period in Russian History. With all three exam boards offering modules on this popular subject at A Level this book is an absolute must-have. Looking at the many different aspects of the period 1855-1991 that are covered in A Level history Stephen J. Lee examines & compares: the ideologies of Tsarist autocracy & Soviet communism; parties & opposition to these regimes; the use of repression & terror; agriculture; industry; the class structure; the 1917 revolution; & the impact of the First & Second World Wars on Russia. Key elements of this book include: each topic/issue forms a well-structured chapter: background; analysis; sources with questions; worked answers; a prominent historiography section
- an important element of the new A2 history assessment; an incorporated A2 synoptic approach that teaches students to draw together their entire range of knowledge & skills to study one topic; & guidance on how to answer the recently-introduced synoptic questions. Involving the importance of understanding the connections between the essential characteristics of historical study this key title is the one-stop shop for all history teachers & students.
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