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Russian Reads

Rediscover these timeless classics of Russian Literature or sample some historical fiction about Russia.

Anna Karenina - Tolstoy, Leo

Check Library Catalog ISBN-13: 9780451528612
ISBN-10: 0451528611

A powerful translation of the classic Russian novel--retells the tale of rebellious Anna and her ill-fated, adulterous romance with Count Vronsky amid the turmoil of nineteenth-century Russia. Reissue.

First Chapter

Chekhov : Eleven Stories - Chekhov, Anton Pavlovich

Check Library Catalog ISBN-13: 9781584726098
ISBN-10: 1584726091

Includes 'The Black Monk, a man blissfully chats with the vision of a monk in one of Chekhov's greatest works. Also 'The Kiss', 'The Helpmate', and 'Expensive Lessons'.

Crime and punishment - Dostoyevsky, Fyodor

Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf
Check Library Catalog Pub Date: 06/01/1993
ISBN-13: 9780679420293
ISBN-10: 0679420290

A man must endure relentless physical and mental punishments as retribution for his act of murder.

First Chapter

Rasputin's daughter - Alexander, Robert

Check Library Catalog ISBN-13: 9780670034680
ISBN-10: 0670034681

Interrogated by the provisional government of revolutionary Russia on the details of her father's death, Maria, the daughter of Rasputin, remembers her father's powerful influence over the throne, her struggles over the discovery of his true nature, and the numerous threats to his life. By the author of The Kitchen Boy. 40,000 first printing.

The Romanov bride - Alexander, Robert

Check Library Catalog ISBN-13: 9780670018819
ISBN-10: 0670018813

A final installment of a trilogy that began with Rasputin's Daughter and The Kitchen Boy finds vengeance-seeking villager Pavel joining an underground group that assassinates the grand duke of Russia, irrevocably affecting the life purpose of his widow, Elisavyeta.

War and peace - Tolstoy, Leo

Check Library Catalog ISBN-13: 9780307266934
ISBN-10: 0307266931

The monumental Russian classic reflecting the life and times of Russian society during the Napoleonic Wars comes to life in a compelling new translation that is faithful to the original text and accompanied by an index of historical figures, textual annotations, a chapter summary, and an informative introduction. 50,000 first printing.

First Chapter

Money Talk

The ascent of money : a financial history of the world - Ferguson, Niall

Publisher: Penguin Press
Check Library Catalog Pub Date: 11/13/2008
ISBN-13: 9781594201929
ISBN-10: 1594201927

Chronicles the human drama behind the evolution of finance from its origins in Mesopotamia to the modern world's most recent upheavals, in an account that covers such topics as the stock market bubble that prompted the French Revolution, the theories behind common investment vehicles, and the reasons why the free market is failing to protect Hurricane Katrina victims. 75,000 first printing.

Basic economics : a citizen's guide to the economy - Sowell, Thomas

Check Library Catalog ISBN-13: 9780465081455
ISBN-10: 0465081452

An accessible, jargon-free resource outlines the principles behind each major type of economy including capitalist, socialist, and feudal, in terms of the incentives each creates.

First Chapter

Confessions of an economic hit man - Perkins, John

Check Library Catalog ISBN-13: 9781576753019
ISBN-10: 1576753018

A former consultant to the U.S. government reveals the inner workings of the high-stakes economic game that encourages third world economies to borrow money so that major corporations like Halliburton end up getting the lucrative contracts.

First Chapter Table of Contents

Even Buffett isn't perfect : what you can--and can't--learn from the world's greatest investor - Janjigian, Vahan

Check Library Catalog ISBN-13: 9781591841968
ISBN-10: 1591841968

A contrarian evaluation of the teachings of Warren Buffett credits the investment leader's methodologies while challenging some of his less-practical beliefs, counseling readers on how to make the most of his valuable insights while avoiding strategies that may not apply to small investors.

Table of Contents

Financial Freedom : Creating True Wealth Now - Orman, Suze

Check Library Catalog ISBN-13: 9781401900304
ISBN-10: 1401900305

With her usual thought-provoking style that combines humor, practical advice, and inspiration, Suze Orman will guide you through the steps to financial freedom.
These steps will not only give you knowledge about how to handle your money, but will also help you break through the barriers and obstacles that keep you from having and being more. Financial freedom is far more than balancing your checkbook or picking the right investments. It’s when your self worth and your net worth are one, so that you can take action to live a life of true wealth.

Maximizing Your Money : Personal Finance Made Easy! - Bielagus, Peter

Check Library Catalog ISBN-13: 9781933754208
ISBN-10: 1933754206

Do you wish your bank statement was bigger and your wallet was full of something other than receipts? If more money is what you're after then this Freeway Guide is what you need! In just minutes you will learn proven tips and techniques that will put more money in your pocket right away and get you moving towards a bright financial future.