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On a freezing night in January 2013, an assailant hurled acid in the face of the artistic director of the Bolshoi Ballet, dragging one of Russia\"s most illustrious institutions into scandal....

In this “incredibly rich” (New York Times) definitive history of the Bolshoi Ballet, visionary performances onstage compete with political machinations backstage. A critical triumph, Simon Morrison’s “sweeping and authoritative” (Guardian) work,......

Bond Maths Stretch Practice for 8-9 years has been designed for children who are excelling in maths. It is filled with challenging questions to stretch the very brightest minds to help improve performance in SATs, the 11+ test and other selective school exams....

Bond English Stretch Practice for 9-10 years has been designed for children who are excelling in English. It is filled with challenging questions to stretch the very brightest minds to help improve performance in SATs, the 11+ test and other selective school exams....

Bond English Stretch Practice for 8-9 years has been designed for children who are excelling in English. It is filled with challenging questions to stretch the very brightest minds to help improve performance in SATs, the 11+ test and other selective school exams....

This book examines Scotland\"\"s experience of silicosis, the oldest occupational disease, during the twentieth century. Four key industries are explored: the stone industries, foundries, building trades and coal mining....

As heard on Radio 4 Book of the Week. Lina Prokofiev was alone in her Moscow apartment one night when the telephone rang. The caller insisted that she come downstairs to collect a parcel, but when she reached the courtyard she was arrested for treason....

Book DescriptionA comet blazes across the night sky, heralding the birth of a powerful king who will rule the Hawaiian Islands. Then a baby is spirited away to the mountains to escape a jealous chief wary of the prophecy. As dramatic as a Greek myth, thestory of Kamehameha the Great, Hawai\'i\'s warrior king, is retold here for readers of all ages....

Compiling interviews with fifty great NHL players, and following up on the success of the bestselling \"Hockey Night in Canada: By the Numbers\", comes \"Hockey Night in Canada: My Greatest Day\"....

In this fascinating glimpse into the working world of a professional artist, Susan Morrison describes her journey to success. A gifted storyteller, she weaves advice for aspiring artists with stories of her own successes and failures....

A few years ago, Scott Morrison and a panel of experts from CBC’s Hockey Night in Canada started a debate about the best players to wear each number. The result was fascinating and informative — and often contentious....