Amongst people of the former USSR, legendary singer, songwriter and poet Vladimir Vysotsky (1938-1980) is loved and admired like no other. A recent survey placed him as the most important cultural figure of twentieth-century Russia, and some say he is the greatest Russian poet since Pushkin; others talk of him as the Russian Bob Dylan, or Jacques Brel. His songs championed the underdog, and even today, forty years after his death at a tragically young age, people in countries as far apart as ...

The book Behind the Silk Curtain is about multiculturalism, adapting to new environments, socializing with people of different cultures, about linguistic integration, gaining experience, and facing challenges, about friends and family, about some of the Kazakh traditions and the country's mentality, about charity and weddings and many other fascinating contexts she was involved in.

Make way for the cute animals! With more than 130 animals, your favourite is sure to be among them. Karin starts by teaching you the basics and in no time at all, you’ll be able to create the cutest animals. How about an ant on a shopping spree, a roller-blading dinosaur, or a robin ready to party? And let’s not forget that excitable little lamb! Karin is known for her black and white illustrations, but she has even included some coloured animals in this book. Are you ready for this cuten...