A century of Russian artistic genius, including literature, art, music and dance, within the dynamic cultural ecosystem that shaped it.

Книга представляет собой сборник адаптированных народных и авторских сказок разных стран на английском языке. На страницах этой книги юные читатели вновь встретятся с волшебной Жар-птицей, находчивым солдатом, Василисой Прекрасной, Матушкой Гусыней и её сыном Джеком, а также с другими известными сказочными персонажами. Разнообразие волшебных, бытовых и приключенческих сюжетов, тонкий юмор и образный английский язык делают чтение этих сказок не только увлекательным, но и полезным с точки зрения изучения языка.Данное пособие разработано в соответствии с требованиями действующего Федерального государственного образовательного стандарта (ФГОС). Оно поможет учащимся начальной школы подготовиться к обязательному для каждого ученика итоговому экзамену по английскому языку в новом формате.Сказки адаптированы в учебных целях до уровня Beginner. При этом по возможности сохранено образное и стилевое богатство английского языка. После текста каждой из них следуют комментарий и перевод трудных слов и выражений, а также упражнения, которые учитывают новые требования итоговой аттестации. Они направлены не только на проверку понимания текста, но и на отработку лексики, грамматики, а также развитие умений чтения, аудирования, устной и письменной речи. Упражнения имеют два уровня сложности, что даёт возможность каждому ученику продемонстрировать свой уровень знаний и умений.В конце книги помещён словарь, тест в формате итогового экзамена за 4-й класс, включающий задания по аудированию, а также ответы ко всем упражнениям и тестовым заданиям.Пособие адресовано учащимся 3–4 классов образовательных учреждений, а также широкому кругу лиц, изучающих английский язык.

In Mercedes Lackey's Firebird, Ilya, son of a Russian prince, is largely ignored by his father and tormented by his larger, older brothers. His only friends are three old people: a priest, a magician, and a woman who toils in the palace dairy. From them Ilya learns faith, a smattering of magic, and the power of love--all of which he will need desperately, for his life is about to be turned upside-down. The prince's magnificent cherry orchard is visited at midnight by the legendary Firebird, whose wings are made of flame. Ilya's brothers' attempts to capture the magical creature fail. When Ilya tries to catch the Firebird, he sees her as a beautiful woman and earns a magical gift: the speech of animals. Banished, the young man journeys through a fantastical Russia full of magical mazes, enchanted creatures, and untold dangers. As happens in the best fairy tales, Ilya falls in love with an enchanted princess, but to win her freedom will be no easy task. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

In an effort to rescue her uncle, Corinne confronts a mysterious baron who turns out to be as infamous as he is legendary. Why would this stranger kidnap Uncle Jonas? Could it have anything to do with Corinne's brother Matthew's reckless efforts to "heal the world"? Matthew may be the country's newest superstar and prophet, but he has put his entire family in the spotlight and in danger! In this compelling final book of the Family of the Fox trilogy, Corinne must protect herself –and the world!– from powerful relatives past and present who refuse to play by the rules. Can she right the wrongs committed by her ancestors centuries ago while safeguarding her own future? What will be the ultimate legacy of the Family of the Fox?

Choice collection of nine classic tales — gathered by British author on his journeys to Russia in the early twentieth century — tells of magical beasts, daring young men, frightful giants, wicked witches, and beguiling creatures of the sea. A delight for fairy tale fans of all ages.

The Little Prince and Fox have landed on a planet devastated by fire. According to the emerald miners, who live in exile in a city on a floating shell, the Great Destruction was the work of the Firebird. But, as the Little Prince says, to understand the truth, it's sometimes necessary to look beyond outward appearances...

Steeped in ancient wisdom, magic and folktales, this illustrated scrapbook of Slavic lore offers natural remedies, beauty and cleaning products, healing recipes and wellbeing rituals that will appeal to modern witches and natural healing fans. This book is infused with the Slavic wisdom and folk healing passed on to Zuza Zak by her two Polish grandmothers. It's a beautifully illustrated treasure trove of the old ways of Eastern Europe, full of little rituals and remedies to make your life gentler, sweeter and more joyful, and it's a precious object in its own right – your own notebook of practical wisdom. Season by season, the book gently guides you to a more natural Earth-focused rhythm, creating the right atmosphere for your body and mind to thrive. Discover: Natural remedies for physical and mental wellbeing, such as Broad-leaved Plantain for Cuts and Grazes, and a Chamomile Bath for Relaxation and Optimism; Beauty products, such as an Oat Bundle Skin Cleanser for Gentle Exfoliation or a Lilac Body Oil for Improving Your Skin and Your Intuition; Rituals to honour the passing year, such as creating a Sage Cleaning Spray for Ritual Spring Cleaning or weaving Wildflower Wreaths for a Midsummer Celebration of Freedom; Nutritious recipes such as Elderflower Cake for Immunity and the Sheer Joy of it, or Wild Summer Pierogi for a Joyful Afternoon of Dumpling Making and Great All-round Health; Craft activities, such as painting eggs and dying clothes, to boost creativity, mindfulness and access to the flow state Folktales and mythology to connect to nature and ancient symbolism.

The Collected Works of Marie-Louise von Franz is a 28 volume Magnum Opus from one of the leading minds in Jungian Psychology. Volume 1, released on her 106th birthday, is to be followed by 27 more volumes over the next 10 years. Volume 2 turns to the Hero’s Journey within fairytales. The Hero’s Journey is about the great adventure that leads to a cherished and difficult to obtain prize. In these fairytales, the Self is often symbolized as that treasured prize and the hero’s travails symbolize the process of individuation. In its many manifestations, the hero embodies the emerging personality. “In the conscious world, the hero is only one part of the personality—the despised part—and through his attachment to the Self in the unconscious is a symbol of the whole personality.” Von Franz’s prodigious knowledge of fairytales from around the world demonstrates that the fairytale draws its root moisture from the collective realm. This volume continues where Volume 1 left off as von Franz describes the fairytale, “suspended between the divine and the secular worlds (…) creating a mysterious and pregnant tension that requires extreme power to withstand.” The resistance of the great mother against the hero and his humble origins, as well as the hero freeing the anima figure from the clutches of the unconscious are universal archetypal patterns. The spoils retrieved by the hero symbolize new levels of consciousness wrested from the unconscious.

'[The] scholarship is consistently thorough and lucid, and absolutely reliable' European Public Law As reviews of the first edition attest, this book gives a unique critical and contextual insight into the Constitution of one the world's most powerful countries. Its first edition was published in 2011, when Dmitrii Medvedev was Russia's President. Since then there was a regime change in 2012 as Vladimir Putin returned to the presidency, and, significantly, dramatic shifts in constitutionality as Russia pursues a 'return to traditional values'. The book explores the Constitution's evolution over its nearly 30 years' existence, including the significant amendments of 2020. This second edition situates these important changes in the context of Russia's historical and legal development, as Putin continues to dominate the political scene. It also looks at broader constitutional questions on the interrelation between the main State agencies, the role of the courts, human rights and their enforcement.

In the fifth magical adventure in the new series from the creators of the Fairytale Hairdresser, Tibben, the Potions Master’s apprentice, and his friend Wizz must journey to the Parched Desert to get to the bottom of the mystery fierce hot winds, which are blowing sand all over the Kingdom of Arthwen. Perfect for first readers whether reading alone or reading aloud. This is the fifth book in the enchanting six-book Magic Potions Shop series. Book 1: The Young Apprentice; book 2: The River Horse; book 3: The Blizzard Bear; book 4: The Lightning Pup; book 5: The Firebird; book 6: The Emerald Dragon