Across Asia’s sacred rivers, silent temples and glowing horizons, this collection captures moments of devotion, wilderness and human spirit. From monks at sunrise to timeless faces and vast landscapes, each image invites stillness and reflection. A visual journey through color, culture and contemplation – intimate, powerful and deeply atmospheric, with poetic depth and luminous authenticity. High-quality wall calendar with 12 beautiful images. We care about the environment. We avoid overproduction and thus significant amounts of waste as we produce our calendars via print-on-demand in the markets we operate in. This means we can keep our transport routes short and ensure climate-conscious logistical processes. 14 Pages Consisting of 1 Cover 12 Months 1 Index Page Cardboard Spine at the back Illustrations: January: Violet dusk over silent horizon – Koh Samui, Thailand February: Whispers of color in sacred garden – Ubud, Bali March: Ancient blessing in emerald stillness – Ubud, Bali April: Colorful harbor at tranquil sunset – Ko Chang, Thailand May: Wild taiga – Close to Baikal Lake, Siberia, Russia June: Tender bond in flowing waters – Pinnawala, Sri Lanka July: Everyday strength in motion – Jaipur, India August: Curious temple guardian – Taung Kalat, Myanmar September: Joyful sadhu at the ganges – Varanasi, India October: Contemplation by the ganges – Varanasi, India November: Monks at sacred sunrise – Angkor Wat, Cambodia December: Roots reclaiming ancient stone – Ta Prohm, Cambodia QUALITY - High-quality photo calendar with 12 beautiful images on light-resistant paper, robust spiral binding with hanger. PERFECT GIFT - calendars for friends and family, for children, all ages and all occasions, from Christmas to birthdays and everything in between. LOTS OF CHOICE - Wall calendars in different sizes (DIN A4 and DIN A3), for any topic and personal taste, featuring photography, painting and illustrations. A soulful journey through Asia., author: Aria-Elena Leon.

Across Asia’s sacred rivers, silent temples and glowing horizons, this collection captures moments of devotion, wilderness and human spirit. From monks at sunrise to timeless faces and vast landscapes, each image invites stillness and reflection. A visual journey through color, culture and contemplation – intimate, powerful and deeply atmospheric, with poetic depth and luminous authenticity. High-quality wall calendar with 12 beautiful images. We care about the environment. We avoid overproduction and thus significant amounts of waste as we produce our calendars via print-on-demand in the markets we operate in. This means we can keep our transport routes short and ensure climate-conscious logistical processes. 14 Pages Consisting of 1 Cover 12 Months 1 Index Page Cardboard Spine at the back Illustrations: January: Violet dusk over silent horizon – Koh Samui, Thailand February: Whispers of color in sacred garden – Ubud, Bali March: Ancient blessing in emerald stillness – Ubud, Bali April: Colorful harbor at tranquil sunset – Ko Chang, Thailand May: Wild taiga – Close to Baikal Lake, Siberia, Russia June: Tender bond in flowing waters – Pinnawala, Sri Lanka July: Everyday strength in motion – Jaipur, India August: Curious temple guardian – Taung Kalat, Myanmar September: Joyful sadhu at the ganges – Varanasi, India October: Contemplation by the ganges – Varanasi, India November: Monks at sacred sunrise – Angkor Wat, Cambodia December: Roots reclaiming ancient stone – Ta Prohm, Cambodia QUALITY - High-quality photo calendar with 12 beautiful images on light-resistant paper, robust spiral binding with hanger. PERFECT GIFT - calendars for friends and family, for children, all ages and all occasions, from Christmas to birthdays and everything in between. LOTS OF CHOICE - Wall calendars in different sizes (DIN A4 and DIN A3), for any topic and personal taste, featuring photography, painting and illustrations. A soulful journey through Asia., author: Aria-Elena Leon.

Across Asia’s sacred rivers, silent temples and glowing horizons, this collection captures moments of devotion, wilderness and human spirit. From monks at sunrise to timeless faces and vast landscapes, each image invites stillness and reflection. A visual journey through color, culture and contemplation – intimate, powerful and deeply atmospheric, with poetic depth and luminous authenticity. High-quality wall calendar with 12 beautiful images. We care about the environment. We avoid overproduction and thus significant amounts of waste as we produce our calendars via print-on-demand in the markets we operate in. This means we can keep our transport routes short and ensure climate-conscious logistical processes. 14 Pages Consisting of 1 Cover 12 Months 1 Index Page Cardboard Spine at the back Illustrations: January: Violet dusk over silent horizon – Koh Samui, Thailand February: Whispers of color in sacred garden – Ubud, Bali March: Ancient blessing in emerald stillness – Ubud, Bali April: Colorful harbor at tranquil sunset – Ko Chang, Thailand May: Wild taiga – Close to Baikal Lake, Siberia, Russia June: Tender bond in flowing waters – Pinnawala, Sri Lanka July: Everyday strength in motion – Jaipur, India August: Curious temple guardian – Taung Kalat, Myanmar September: Joyful sadhu at the ganges – Varanasi, India October: Contemplation by the ganges – Varanasi, India November: Monks at sacred sunrise – Angkor Wat, Cambodia December: Roots reclaiming ancient stone – Ta Prohm, Cambodia QUALITY - High-quality photo calendar with 12 beautiful images on light-resistant paper, robust spiral binding with hanger. PERFECT GIFT - calendars for friends and family, for children, all ages and all occasions, from Christmas to birthdays and everything in between. LOTS OF CHOICE - Wall calendars in different sizes (DIN A4 and DIN A3), for any topic and personal taste, featuring photography, painting and illustrations. A soulful journey through Asia., author: Aria-Elena Leon.

Don't miss the latest book in the Arkady Renko series, THE SIBERIAN DILEMMA by Martin Cruz Smith, 'the master of the international thriller' (New York Times) - available to order now! AN ARKADY RENKO NOVEL: #2 'One of those writers that anyone who is serious about their craft views with respect bordering on awe' Val McDermid 'Makes tension rise through the page like a shark's fin' Independent *** Arkady Renko, former Chief Investigator of the Moscow Town Prosecutor's Office, made too many enemies and lost the favour of his party. After a self-imposed exile in Siberia, Renko toils on the 'slime line' of a factory ship in the Bering Sea. But when an adventurous Georgian woman comes up with the day's catch, the signs of murder are undeniable. Up against the Soviet bureaucracy in a complex international web, Renko must again become the obsessed, dedicated cop he once was. And in doing so, he discovers much more than he bargained for . . . Praise for Martin Cruz Smith 'The story drips with atmosphere and authenticity - a literary triumph' David Young, bestselling author of Stasi Child 'One of those writers that anyone who is serious about their craft views with respect bordering on awe' Val McDermid 'Cleverly and intelligently told, The Girl from Venice is a truly riveting tale of love, mystery and rampant danger. I loved it' Kate Furnivall, author of The Liberation 'Smith not only constructs grittily realistic plots, he also has a gift for characterisation of which most thriller writers can only dream' Mail on Sunday 'Smith was among the first of a new generation of writers who made thrillers literary' Guardian 'Brilliantly worked, marvellously written . . . an imaginative triumph' Sunday Times 'Martin Cruz Smith's Renko novels are superb' William Ryan, author of The Constant Soldier

The New York Times’ “Your Quarantine Reader” Bustle’s “16 Novels About Viral Outbreaks To Make You Feel Less Alone” The Hollywood Reporter’s “8 Pandemic-Themed Books to Read Amid Coronavirus” Refinery29’s “Books That Hit A Little Too Close To Home During The Pandemic” SYFY.com’s “Eight SFF Novels You Shouldn’t Miss This March” Station Eleven meets Never Let Me Go in this debut novel set in an unsettling near future where the dead can be uploaded to machines and kept in service by the living. In the wake of a highly contagious virus, California is under quarantine. Sequestered in high rise towers, the living can’t go out, but the dead can come in—and they come in all forms, from sad rolling cans to manufactured bodies that can pass for human. Wealthy participants in the “companionship” program choose to upload their consciousness before dying, so they can stay in the custody of their families. The less fortunate are rented out to strangers upon their death, but all companions become the intellectual property of Metis Corporation, creating a new class of people—a command-driven product-class without legal rights or true free will. Sixteen-year-old Lilac is one of the less fortunate, leased to a family of strangers. But when she realizes she’s able to defy commands, she throws off the shackles of servitude and runs away, searching for the woman who killed her. Lilac’s act of rebellion sets off a chain of events that sweeps from San Francisco to Siberia to the very tip of South America. While the novel traces Lilac’s journey through an exquisitely imagined Northern California, the story is told from eight different points of view—some human, some companion—that explore the complex shapes love, revenge, and loneliness take when the dead linger on.

Issue 10, IV-2024 of Journal of Ethnic Microhistory is devoted to an attempt of the German registered association Training and Research Center ETHNOS to cinematize the novel "Our Courtyard" by Hugo Wormsbecher - the classic of the Russia-German literature. Hugo (Gustavovich) Wormsbecher was born in 1938 in the Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic of the Volga Germans. In 1941, he was exiled to Siberia, where he grew up. He worked as a turner, electrician, in a topographical expedition in the semi-deserts of Kazakhstan and in the Alatau Mountains, then - as a teacher, a staff of the editorial boards of the newspapers "Freundschaft" (Friendship) in Zelinograd, "Neues Leben" (New Life) and the editor-in-chief of the almanac "Heimatliche Weiten" (The Vastnesses of Homeland) in Moskau. "Hugo Wormsbecher's story "Our Courtyard," which was written in 1969 and appeared in the almanac "Heimatliche Weiten" in Moscow in 1984, can be considered a pioneering achievement in Russian-German literature. With the story "Our Courtyard" Hugo Wormsbecher has created an outstanding text that belongs in the canon of German and Russian literature. I would like to support the attempt to film the text in every respect. It would be a major undertaking and would enrich the collective memory in every way." (Prof. Dr. Carsten Gansel) Hugo Wormsbecher has been in the midst of the movement of the Russia-Germans for their rehabilitation since 1963. After the liquidation of the Volga German Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic and the deportation of all Russia-Germans - the group of the Russia-Germans activists emerged; it moved from silent patience and individual initiatives to the collective action to rehabilitate Russia-Germans and to restore their statehood. Hugo Wormsbecher was one of the founders of the society "Wiedergeburt" (Rebirth), of the International Association of the Russia-Germans, and of the Federal Cultural Autonomy of the Russia-Germans

SHORTLISTED FOR THE PUSHKIN HOUSE PRIZE 2025 SHORTLISTED FOR THE SALTIRES DEBUT NON-FICTION PRIZE 2025 SHORTLISTED FOR THE SHERBORNE PRIZE FOR TRAVEL WRITING 2026 'A different level of insight to anything I've read for a long time about Russia.' - Sophy Roberts, author of The Lost Pianos of Siberia ' Exquisitely observed.. Full of empathy, Amos refuses easy stereotypes. ' - Tom Parfitt, author of High Caucasus Returning to an overlooked region on the edge of Russia, Howard Amos sets out on a quest to understand the country he once called home. On Russia's European borderlands, people live their lives among the ruins of successive empires. Pskov, an old Slavic land of forgotten stories and faded waysides, has weathered the tides of history. Once a thriving nexus of trade and cultural exchange, today it is one of the poorest and most rapidly depopulating places of this vast nation. To understand the darkness that has captured Russia, Howard Amos journeys through a landscape of small towns, re-wilding fields and dilapidated churches. This is a lyrical portrait of Russia where it meets NATO and the EU - a place of frontiers and boundaries that reveals unfamiliar and uncomfortable truths. In a country where history has been erased, manipulated and marginalised, the voices Howard Amos spotlights are a powerful antidote against forgetting. From the last inhabitants of a dying village to the long-term residents of a psychiatric hospital and a museum curator fighting local opposition to chronicle Pskov's forgotten Jewish heritage, Howard Amos uncovers compelling stories that are shaped by violence, tragedy and loss. He also encounters some of the powerful men who have loomed over Pskov leaving a troubling legacy in their wake, from far-right politicians to Putin's personal priest.

Bloomsbury presents Russia Starts Here: Real Lives in the Ruins of Empire, written and read by Howard Amos 'A different level of insight to anything I've read for a long time about Russia.' - Sophy Roberts, author of The Lost Pianos of Siberia 'Exquisitely observed.. Full of empathy, Amos refuses easy stereotypes.' - Tom Parfitt, author of High Caucasus 'Truly kaleidoscopic and unique in its reach, this is a superbly written and unusual book' - Caroline Eden, author of Cold Kitchen Returning to an overlooked region on the edge of Russia, Howard Amos sets out on a quest to understand the country he once called home. On Russia's European borderlands, people live their lives among the ruins of successive empires. Pskov, an old Slavic land of forgotten stories and faded waysides, has weathered the tides of history. Once a thriving nexus of trade and cultural exchange, today it is one of the poorest and most rapidly depopulating places of this vast nation. To understand the darkness that has captured Russia, Howard Amos journeys through a landscape of small towns, re-wilding fields and dilapidated churches. This is a lyrical portrait of Russia where it meets NATO and the EU – a place of frontiers and boundaries that reveals unfamiliar and uncomfortable truths. In a country where history has been erased, manipulated and marginalised, the voices Howard Amos spotlights are a powerful antidote against forgetting. From the last inhabitants of a dying village to the long-term residents of a psychiatric hospital and a museum curator fighting local opposition to chronicle Pskov's forgotten Jewish heritage, Howard Amos uncovers compelling stories that are shaped by violence, tragedy and loss. He also encounters some of the powerful men who have loomed over Pskov leaving a troubling legacy in their wake, from far-right politicians to Putin's personal priest.

Across Asia’s sacred rivers, silent temples and glowing horizons, this collection captures moments of devotion, wilderness and human spirit. From monks at sunrise to timeless faces and vast landscapes, each image invites stillness and reflection. A visual journey through color, culture and contemplation – intimate, powerful and deeply atmospheric, with poetic depth and luminous authenticity. High-quality wall calendar with 12 beautiful images. We care about the environment. We avoid overproduction and thus significant amounts of waste as we produce our calendars via print-on-demand in the markets we operate in. This means we can keep our transport routes short and ensure climate-conscious logistical processes. 14 Pages Consisting of 1 Cover 12 Months 1 Index Page Cardboard Spine at the back Illustrations: January: Violet dusk over silent horizon – Koh Samui, Thailand February: Whispers of color in sacred garden – Ubud, Bali March: Ancient blessing in emerald stillness – Ubud, Bali April: Colorful harbor at tranquil sunset – Ko Chang, Thailand May: Wild taiga – Close to Baikal Lake, Siberia, Russia June: Tender bond in flowing waters – Pinnawala, Sri Lanka July: Everyday strength in motion – Jaipur, India August: Curious temple guardian – Taung Kalat, Myanmar September: Joyful sadhu at the ganges – Varanasi, India October: Contemplation by the ganges – Varanasi, India November: Monks at sacred sunrise – Angkor Wat, Cambodia December: Roots reclaiming ancient stone – Ta Prohm, Cambodia QUALITY - High-quality photo calendar with 12 beautiful images on light-resistant paper, robust spiral binding with hanger. PERFECT GIFT - calendars for friends and family, for children, all ages and all occasions, from Christmas to birthdays and everything in between. LOTS OF CHOICE - Wall calendars in different sizes (DIN A4 and DIN A3), for any topic and personal taste, featuring photography, painting and illustrations. A soulful journey through Asia., author: Aria-Elena Leon.

My name is Anastasia. The history books say I died. They don’t know the half of it. Anastasia “Nastya” Romanov was given a single mission: to smuggle an ancient spell into her suitcase on her way to exile in Siberia. It might be her family’s only salvation. But the leader of the Bolshevik army is after them, and he’s hunted Romanov before. Nastya’s only chances of saving herself and her family are either to release the spell and deal with the consequences, or to enlist help from Zash, the handsome soldier who doesn’t act like the average Bolshevik. Nastya has only dabbled in magic, but it doesn’t frighten her half as much as her growing attraction to Zash. She likes him. She thinks he might even like her. That is, until she’s on one side of a firing squad . . . and he’s on the other. Praise for Romanov: "I am obsessed with this book! A magical twist on history that will have Anastasia fans wishing for more. I loved every detail Brandes wrote. If you love magic and Imperial Russia, you want Romanov on your shelf!" — Evelyn Skye "Romanov will cast a spell on readers and immerse them in a history anyone would long to be a part of." — Sasha Alsberg "If you think you know the story behind Anastasia Romanov, think again! The perfect blend of history and fantasy, Romanov takes a deeper look at the days leading up to the family’s tragedy, while also exploring the possibilities behind the mysteries that have long intrigued history buffs everywhere. Brandes weaves a brilliant and intricate saga of love, loss, and the power of forgiveness. Prepare to have your breath stolen by this gorgeous novel of brilliant prose and epic enchantment." — Sara Ella Full-length historical fantasy Includes discussion questions for book clubs Paperback contains special bonus chapter

SHORTLISTED FOR THE PUSHKIN HOUSE PRIZE 2025 SHORTLISTED FOR THE SALTIRES DEBUT NON-FICTION PRIZE 2025 SHORTLISTED FOR THE SHERBORNE PRIZE FOR TRAVEL WRITING 2026 'A different level of insight to anything I've read for a long time about Russia.' - Sophy Roberts, author of The Lost Pianos of Siberia ' Exquisitely observed.. Full of empathy, Amos refuses easy stereotypes. ' - Tom Parfitt, author of High Caucasus Returning to an overlooked region on the edge of Russia, Howard Amos sets out on a quest to understand the country he once called home. On Russia's European borderlands, people live their lives among the ruins of successive empires. Pskov, an old Slavic land of forgotten stories and faded waysides, has weathered the tides of history. Once a thriving nexus of trade and cultural exchange, today it is one of the poorest and most rapidly depopulating places of this vast nation. To understand the darkness that has captured Russia, Howard Amos journeys through a landscape of small towns, re-wilding fields and dilapidated churches. This is a lyrical portrait of Russia where it meets NATO and the EU - a place of frontiers and boundaries that reveals unfamiliar and uncomfortable truths. In a country where history has been erased, manipulated and marginalised, the voices Howard Amos spotlights are a powerful antidote against forgetting. From the last inhabitants of a dying village to the long-term residents of a psychiatric hospital and a museum curator fighting local opposition to chronicle Pskov's forgotten Jewish heritage, Howard Amos uncovers compelling stories that are shaped by violence, tragedy and loss. He also encounters some of the powerful men who have loomed over Pskov leaving a troubling legacy in their wake, from far-right politicians to Putin's personal priest.

Leo Tolstoy's last completed novel, Resurrection is an intimate, psychological tale of guilt, anger and forgiveness, translated from the Russian with an introduction and notes by Anthony Briggs in Penguin Classics. Serving on the jury at a murder trial, Prince Dmitri Nekhlyudov is devastated when he sees the prisoner - Katyusha, a young maid he seduced and abandoned years before. As Dmitri faces the consequences of his actions, he decides to give up his life of wealth and luxury to devote himself to rescuing Katyusha, even if it means following her into exile in Siberia. But can a man truly find redemption by saving another person? Tolstoy's most controversial novel, Resurrection (1899) is a scathing indictment of injustice, corruption and hypocrisy at all levels of society. Creating a vast panorama of Russian life, from peasants to aristocrats, bureaucrats to convicts, it reveals Tolstoy's magnificent storytelling powers. Anthony Briggs' superb new translation preserves Tolstoy's gripping realism and satirical humour. In his introduction, Briggs discusses the true story behind Resurrection, Tolstoy's political and religious reasons for writing the novel, his gift for characterization and the compelling psychological portrait of Dmitri. This edition also includes a chronology, notes and a summary of chapters. Leo Tolstoy (1828-1910) spent his youth in wasteful idleness until 1851, when he travelled to the Caucasus and joined the army with his older brother, fighting in the Crimean war. After marrying in 1862, Tolstoy settled down, managing his estates and writing two of his best-known novels, War and Peace (1869) and Anna Karenina (1878). A Confession (1879-82) marked a spiritual crisis in his life, and in 1901 he was excommunicated by the Russian Holy Synod. He died in 1910, in the course of a dramatic flight from home, at the small railway station of Astapovo. If you enjoyed Resurrection, you might like Ivan Goncharov's Oblomov, also available in Penguin Classics.

Across Asia’s sacred rivers, silent temples and glowing horizons, this collection captures moments of devotion, wilderness and human spirit. From monks at sunrise to timeless faces and vast landscapes, each image invites stillness and reflection. A visual journey through color, culture and contemplation – intimate, powerful and deeply atmospheric, with poetic depth and luminous authenticity. High-quality wall calendar with 12 beautiful images. We care about the environment. We avoid overproduction and thus significant amounts of waste as we produce our calendars via print-on-demand in the markets we operate in. This means we can keep our transport routes short and ensure climate-conscious logistical processes. 14 Pages Consisting of 1 Cover 12 Months 1 Index Page Cardboard Spine at the back Illustrations: January: Violet dusk over silent horizon – Koh Samui, Thailand February: Whispers of color in sacred garden – Ubud, Bali March: Ancient blessing in emerald stillness – Ubud, Bali April: Colorful harbor at tranquil sunset – Ko Chang, Thailand May: Wild taiga – Close to Baikal Lake, Siberia, Russia June: Tender bond in flowing waters – Pinnawala, Sri Lanka July: Everyday strength in motion – Jaipur, India August: Curious temple guardian – Taung Kalat, Myanmar September: Joyful sadhu at the ganges – Varanasi, India October: Contemplation by the ganges – Varanasi, India November: Monks at sacred sunrise – Angkor Wat, Cambodia December: Roots reclaiming ancient stone – Ta Prohm, Cambodia QUALITY - High-quality photo calendar with 12 beautiful images on light-resistant paper, robust spiral binding with hanger. PERFECT GIFT - calendars for friends and family, for children, all ages and all occasions, from Christmas to birthdays and everything in between. LOTS OF CHOICE - Wall calendars in different sizes (DIN A4 and DIN A3), for any topic and personal taste, featuring photography, painting and illustrations. A soulful journey through Asia., author: Aria-Elena Leon.

**NOW AN AMAZON PRIME TV SERIES STARRING CHRIS PRATT** 'A propulsive and compulsive series. Jack Carr's James Reece is the kind of guy you'd want to have in your corner. A suspenseful and exhilarating thrill-ride. Jack Carr is the real deal' Andy McNab Deep in the wilds of Siberia, a woman is on the run, pursued by a man harboring secrets - a man intent on killing her. Half a world away, James Reece is recovering from brain surgery in the Montana wilderness, slowly putting his life back together with the help of investigative journalist Katie Buranek and his longtime friend and SEAL teammate Raife Hastings. Unbeknown to them, the Russian mafia has set their sights on Reece in a deadly game of cat and mouse. In his most visceral and heart-pounding thriller yet, Jack Carr explores the darkest instincts of humanity through the eyes of a man who has seen both the best and the worst of it. Praise for Jack Carr: 'This is seriously good . . . the suspense is unrelenting, and the tradecraft is so authentic the government will probably ban it - so read it while you can!' Lee Child 'Carr writes both from the gut and a seemingly infinite reservoir of knowledge in the methods of human combat. Loved it!' Chris Hauty 'With a particular line in authentic tradecraft, this fabulously unrelenting thrill-ride was a struggle to put down' Mark Dawson 'Gritty, raw and brilliant!' Tom Marcus 'So powerful, so pulse-pounding, so well-written - rarely do you read a debut novel this damn good' Brad Thor 'A powerful, thoughtful, realistic, at times terrifying thriller that I could not put down. A terrific addition to the genre, Jack Carr and his alter-ego protagonist, James Reece, continue to blow me away' Mark Greaney 'Thrilling' Publishers Weekly

From the award-winning, bestselling author of Gorky Park and Tatiana comes a breathtaking new novel about investigator Arkady Renko—"one of the most compelling figures in modern fiction" (USA TODAY)—who travels deep into Siberia to find missing journalist Tatiana Petrovna. Journalist Tatiana Petrovna is on the move. Arkady Renko, iconic Moscow investigator and Tatiana's part-time lover, hasn't seen her since she left on assignment over a month ago. When she doesn't arrive on her scheduled train, he's positive something is wrong. No one else thinks Renko should be worried—Tatiana is known to disappear during deep assignments—but he knows her enemies all too well and the criminal lengths they'll go to keep her quiet. Renko embarks on a dangerous journey to find Tatiana and bring her back. From the banks of Lake Baikal to rundown Chita, Renko slowly learns that Tatiana has been profiling the rise of political dissident Mikhail Kuznetsov, a golden boy of modern oil wealth and the first to pose a true threat to Putin's rule in over a decade. Though Kuznetsov seems like the perfect candidate to take on the corruption in Russian politics, his reputation becomes clouded when Boris Benz, his business partner and best friend, turns up dead. In a land of shamans and brutally cold nights, oligarchs wealthy on northern oil, and sea monsters that are said to prowl the deepest lake in the world, Renko needs all his wits about him to get Tatiana out alive. The Washington Post has said "Martin Cruz Smith is that rare phenomenon: a popular and well-regarded crime novelist who is also a writer of real distinction." In the latest continuation of his unforgettable series, he brings us to the inside world of shadowy political figures and big wig oil oligarchs providing us with an authentic view of contemporary Russia, infused with his trademark wit.

Across Asia’s sacred rivers, silent temples and glowing horizons, this collection captures moments of devotion, wilderness and human spirit. From monks at sunrise to timeless faces and vast landscapes, each image invites stillness and reflection. A visual journey through color, culture and contemplation – intimate, powerful and deeply atmospheric, with poetic depth and luminous authenticity. High-quality wall calendar with 12 beautiful images. We care about the environment. We avoid overproduction and thus significant amounts of waste as we produce our calendars via print-on-demand in the markets we operate in. This means we can keep our transport routes short and ensure climate-conscious logistical processes. 14 Pages Consisting of 1 Cover 12 Months 1 Index Page Cardboard Spine at the back Illustrations: January: Violet dusk over silent horizon – Koh Samui, Thailand February: Whispers of color in sacred garden – Ubud, Bali March: Ancient blessing in emerald stillness – Ubud, Bali April: Colorful harbor at tranquil sunset – Ko Chang, Thailand May: Wild taiga – Close to Baikal Lake, Siberia, Russia June: Tender bond in flowing waters – Pinnawala, Sri Lanka July: Everyday strength in motion – Jaipur, India August: Curious temple guardian – Taung Kalat, Myanmar September: Joyful sadhu at the ganges – Varanasi, India October: Contemplation by the ganges – Varanasi, India November: Monks at sacred sunrise – Angkor Wat, Cambodia December: Roots reclaiming ancient stone – Ta Prohm, Cambodia QUALITY - High-quality photo calendar with 12 beautiful images on light-resistant paper, robust spiral binding with hanger. PERFECT GIFT - calendars for friends and family, for children, all ages and all occasions, from Christmas to birthdays and everything in between. LOTS OF CHOICE - Wall calendars in different sizes (DIN A4 and DIN A3), for any topic and personal taste, featuring photography, painting and illustrations. A soulful journey through Asia., author: Aria-Elena Leon.

Leo Tolstoy's last completed novel, Resurrection is an intimate, psychological tale of guilt, anger and forgiveness, translated from the Russian with an introduction and notes by Anthony Briggs in Penguin Classics. Serving on the jury at a murder trial, Prince Dmitri Nekhlyudov is devastated when he sees the prisoner - Katyusha, a young maid he seduced and abandoned years before. As Dmitri faces the consequences of his actions, he decides to give up his life of wealth and luxury to devote himself to rescuing Katyusha, even if it means following her into exile in Siberia. But can a man truly find redemption by saving another person? Tolstoy's most controversial novel, Resurrection (1899) is a scathing indictment of injustice, corruption and hypocrisy at all levels of society. Creating a vast panorama of Russian life, from peasants to aristocrats, bureaucrats to convicts, it reveals Tolstoy's magnificent storytelling powers. Anthony Briggs' superb new translation preserves Tolstoy's gripping realism and satirical humour. In his introduction, Briggs discusses the true story behind Resurrection, Tolstoy's political and religious reasons for writing the novel, his gift for characterization and the compelling psychological portrait of Dmitri. This edition also includes a chronology, notes and a summary of chapters. Leo Tolstoy (1828-1910) spent his youth in wasteful idleness until 1851, when he travelled to the Caucasus and joined the army with his older brother, fighting in the Crimean war. After marrying in 1862, Tolstoy settled down, managing his estates and writing two of his best-known novels, War and Peace (1869) and Anna Karenina (1878). A Confession (1879-82) marked a spiritual crisis in his life, and in 1901 he was excommunicated by the Russian Holy Synod. He died in 1910, in the course of a dramatic flight from home, at the small railway station of Astapovo. If you enjoyed Resurrection, you might like Ivan Goncharov's Oblomov, also available in Penguin Classics.

By the mercy of God I am a Christian, by my deeds a great sinner, by calling a homeless wanderer of the lowliest origins, roaming from place to place. Here, see my belongings: a bag of dry crusts on my back and the Holy Bible in my breast pocket; that's it. In 1884 there appeared in Russia a slim volume containing four short tales. They told of a pilgrim, a lone wanderer, led by his quiet curiosity and a deep spiritual longing to undertake a lifelong journey across the land. A folk hero, a figure familiar from the works of Tolstoy and Leskov, this gentle pilgrim and his simple story would soon travel the world - and would even, much later, traverse the pages of JD Salinger's Franny and Zooey as the 'small pea-green cloth-bound book' that Franny keeps close in her handbag. The pilgrim's ancient journey takes him from a city monastery through forests, fields and the steppes of Siberia. He walks by day and by night, through rains and summer months, finding food and shelter where he can. Along the way, he encounters priests and professors, convicts, nuns and beggars, a tipsy old man in a soldier's greatcoat, from whom he slowly gathers great stores of wisdom and experience. But at the heart of his journey is his time spent praying as he journeys on alone, discovering the peace and consolation that come of constant prayer and silent contemplation. Simple and sincere, The Way of a Pilgrim paints an enduring picture of a life of detachment through wandering and prayer. And, as the pilgrim makes his way through the wilds, he invites us to travel with him, along an ancient path into an immense, mystical landscape.

Dostoevsky was the son of a doctor. His parents were hard-working, religious people but poor. His first work, "Poor Folk," was published by the poet Nekrassov, and he found himself an instant celebrity. A brilliant career seemed opened to him, but in 1849 he was arrested and condemned to death. A member of a group of young men who met to read Fourier and Proudhon, he was accused of "taking part in conversations against the censorship... and of knowing of the intention to use a printing press." After eight months' in jail, he was taken to the Semyonovsky Square to be shot. Suddenly the troops beat a tattoo; they were unbound, and informed that his Majesty had spared their lives. The sentence was commuted to hard labor -- four years of penal servitude in Siberia, where he began "Dead House," and some years in a disciplinary battalion. In 1864 he lost first wife and his brother Mihail. He was in terrible poverty, yet he took upon himself the payment of his brother's debts. Weighed down by debt, he wrote at heart-breaking speed, and is said never to have corrected his work. The later years of his life were much softened by the tenderness and devotion of his second wife. In June 1880 he made his famous speech at the unveiling of the monument to Pushkin in Moscow and was received with demonstrations of love and honor. A few months later he died. He was followed to the grave by a vast multitude of mourners. He is still probably the most widely read writer in Russia. In the words of a Russian critic, "He was one of ourselves, a man of our blood and our bone, but one who has suffered and has seen so much more deeply than we have his insight impresses us as wisdom... that wisdom of the heart which we seek that we may learn from it how to live."

***** Imagínatelo: es de noche… y puedes volver a dormirte con la misma facilidad de antes. ***** Este audiolibro premium no es solo una recopilación de 7 cuentos para dormir. Es una experiencia cuidadosamente diseñada, creada por expertos en el sueño y narrada por una voz cálida y envolvente, con un único propósito: calmar tu mente, relajar tu cuerpo… y acompañarte suavemente hasta el descanso profundo. Cada historia ha sido escrita con una sensibilidad especial, narrada con ternura y acompañada de sonidos delicados que acarician el alma. Aquí se unen la ciencia del sueño y el arte de contar historias para crear un refugio nocturno donde el día se desvanece, los pensamientos se aquietan… y el sueño llega de forma natural, sin esfuerzo. Perfecto para quienes les cuesta desconectar, quienes desean un ritual nocturno lleno de paz… o quienes sueñan con noches envueltas en un toque de magia. ***** Lo que recibirás: 1.La bahía más hermosa del Caribe Un lugar escondido entre palmeras y olas cálidas, donde el tiempo se detiene y una brisa suave te envuelve como un susurro. 2.En el desierto de Dubái Un viaje nocturno por dunas doradas, donde el silencio cobra voz y la arena guarda secretos antiguos. 3.El pescador más feliz del mundo La historia de un hombre sencillo y sabio, que ha hecho del mar su hogar y de la calma su mayor tesoro. 4.Una noche en Marrakech Luz tenue, aromas de especias y callejuelas llenas de misterio. Una velada mágica en el corazón de una ciudad que nunca duerme. 5.En tren por Siberia Un recorrido pausado por paisajes infinitos y pensamientos profundos, mientras el sonido del tren te arrulla suavemente hacia el sueño. 6.La casa junto al mar Un hogar silencioso, acariciado por las olas y rodeado de paz. El refugio perfecto para soltar y simplemente ser. 7.La perla de las Baleares Una isla bañada por la luz suave del atardecer, donde todo brilla con un resplandor sereno y eterno.