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A first-hand account of a journey halfway across Asia. Focuses largely on the regions of China, beginning with Shanghai to the banks of the Indus, where he meets modern Chinese for whom the land beyond the Great Wall is still a mystery, a place of exile, and a prison for political prisoners.

A graphic novel which examines the true story of Benjy Melendez, son of Puerto Rican immigrants, who, in his youth, founded the notorious Ghetto Brothers gang in the late 1960s during a time of poverty, multiracial violence, and drugs. Eventually, as an adult, Melendez calls a truce with rival gang members and reclaims his Jewish roots after learning about his family history.

"This . . . biography traces [Vladimir] Putin's early years, his education, and his career in the Soviet KGB (the state security agency). Follow his rise in politics and the current role he plays in both Russian and international politics and the reception he has had from different US leaders"--Provided by publisher.

Vladimir Putin is one of the most recognized politicians in the world. Currently, he is the President of the Russian Federation, and he is regularly featured by magazines like Time and Forbes as one of the world's most influential and powerful individuals. This captivating biography traces Putin's early years, his education, and his career in the Soviet KGB. Readers will follow his rise in politics and the current role he plays in both Russian and international politics, as well as the way he is regarded in the United States.

Discusses five guidelines for ending needless suffering and recovering the authentic self, covering tips such as speaking with integrity, not taking things personally, not making assumptions, always doing one's best, and listening with skepticism in order to hear the truth.

"Explains how Vladimir Putin and Russia hacked an American election as part of a covert operation to subvert the United States' democracy and help Donald Trump win the presidency."--Provided by publisher.

Kevin McLean tells the true story of Baryalai Popal's amazing escape from Afghanistan during the Communist takeover and his return after 9/11.

Examines the lives of ordinary Russians in Chelyabinsk, an aging military-industrial center that is home to the Russian nuclear program, charting the social and political aftershocks of the USSR's collapse.