Rolled poster of common food and drinks in Russian for classroom use.

Rolled poster of common means of transportation in Russian for classroom use.

The novel ‘The Gambler’ has strong autobiographical motives, because Dostoevsky himself was a gambler. The story of the creation of this book is very interesting: having lost his last penny in Wiesbaden, the writer, desperately in need of money, signed a contract with a publishing house, according to which he had to write a novel... in 26 days. These completely implausible terms forced...

'The Critique of Pure Reason' by Immanuel Kant is a foundational philosophical text written during the late 18th century. This critically important work examines the limits and scope of human understanding and knowledge, especially focusing on metaphysics and the distinction between a priori (knowledge independent of experience) and a posteriori (knowledge dependent on experience) cognitions.

'The Critique of Practical Reason' by Immanuel Kant is a philosophical treatise written in the late 18th century. This work examines the foundations of moral philosophy and ethics, specifically focusing on how practical reason can determine the will and moral laws. Kant explores concepts such as freedom, duty, and moral law, aiming to establish a system where morality is grounded in the...

If you love touching stories that fill with meaning and shed light on the events of our lives, then the book by the Japanese author Genki Kawamura will not leave you indifferent. The main character's mother has Alzheimer's disease, and the woman forgets even her own son. Taking care of his mother, Izumi learns about her secret past and the life that her mother lived without him. This timeless...

This unforgettable tale as told through Edward's eyes takes on a new and decidedly dark twist. Meeting Bella is both the most unnerving and intriguing event he has experienced in all his years as a vampire. As we learn more fascinating details about Edward's past and the complexity of his inner thoughts, we understand why this is the defining struggle of his life. How can he justify following...

When Haymitch’s name is called, he can feel all his dreams break. He’s torn from his family and his love, shuttled to the Capitol with the three other District 12 tributes: a young friend who’s nearly a sister to him, a compulsive oddsmaker, and the most stuck-up girl in town. As the Games begin, Haymitch understands he’s been set up to fail. But there’s something in him that wants to fight . ....

This collection includes fascinating fairy tales by Sofia Prokofieva about two girlfriends - Masha and Oika. In addition to well-known tales about lazy legs, about a protruding tongue, slit ears, about a crow's nest, etc., you will find here many new tales - about how Masha and Oika prepared for the New Year and how they became friends with the girl Snegurochka. Short wise stories will tell...

t’s Valentine’s Day and Splat has a special valentine for a certain someone in his class. Her name is Kitten, and Splat likes her even more than fish sticks and ice cream. But Kitten doesn’t seem to like him at all. And then there’s Splat’s rival, Spike, who also likes Kitten. Will Splat’s heartfelt valentine win Kitten’s paw in the end?