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"Thirty-three-year-old Luke "Pax" Paxton has been out of the US military for almost a decade, adrift in an America he no longer understands, haunted by a mistake made in an unforgiving moment of combat. When an old army friend suggests they travel to Ukraine to help fight against the Russian invasion, he agrees, and together they cross an ocean to Lviv, the City of Lions. But Pax isn't merely going out of the goodness of his heart. He carries with...

"A city ruined. In once quiet residential streets, two armies battle, driving people into cellars and basements with little food or water. No lights or heat. Dwindling medical supplies. Shells and bullets deliver cruel, random death to the young and old, men, women, and children. This is Mariupol, a Ukrainian city and early target of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Bordering Russian-occupied territory, the coastal city seemed doomed to a defeat that...

Introduces the Russian Blue cat, describing its physical characteristics, personality, coloring, and the kinds of care it needs as a pet.

Korean English Bilingual Book. Perfect for kids studying English or Korean as their second language. In this touching bedtime story, a little girl describes why her Mom is awesome. We see her going through her day, carrying the warmest feeling about her mother. Mom always knows how she feels and can help with any problem.

Jimmy is a sweet little bunny who learns just how important tooth brushing is and how much fun it can be.

For many years during the Cold War, the Soviet government refused to permit immigration to the United States. With the collapse of the Soviet Union, however, Russians again began coming to America in significant numbers. Russian immigrants have added their unique culture, language, and experiences to the American way of life.

Follows the life of a woman born in Moscow who leaves for the United States, where she finds happiness and love but must also deal with the ghosts of her youth.

Anna K. is married to Alex, an older businessman from her Russian-Jewish immigrant community in Queens. She becomes restless and begins an affair with her cousin's boyfriend, alienating her from all she has known. Meanwhile Lev Gavrilov, a pharmacist from Rego Park's Bukharian-Jewish community, has a secret passion for Anna K.'s cousin, Katia Zavurov. Both Lev and Anna will test the boundaries of the sheltered lives they lead in their close-knit communities....

Presents 1,000 common Russian words accompanied by drawings. Contains a pronunciation guide.