Moscow, January. A janitor in the Altufyevo district finds a heavy bag by the dumpsters. Inside — a body preserved by the bitter frost. A corpse in a bag means premeditation. Someone killed deliberately and tried to make the evidence vanish. The Wolfhound follows the trail through Moscow's frozen streets into a web of personal connections where trust turned fatal. Forensic precision and decades of experience dismantle every lie. Entry #2 in The Wolfhound Files series.

Learn introductory Russian language with our brief, but effective beginner-friendly audio course. Russian, a member of the Slavic language family, is spoken by over 250 million people worldwide, making it one of the most widely spoken languages. Its rich history and cultural significance span centuries, influencing literature, music, science, and politics on a global scale.Whether you're preparing for a trip or looking to connect with Russian-speaking friends or family, this course...

This book provides the first diverse and multifaceted textual and cartographic overview of natural curative resources of mineral waters and peloids in Russia.In a readily understandable way the book informs about the genesis, history of exploration and geographical features of water springs, their properties and use as healing springs, as well as specifics and prospect of their contemporary use. The monograph features numerous color illustrations and photos and is oriented toward a...

An invaluable resource for couples in which one or both partners have Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), this authoritative book guides troubled partners towards an understanding and appreciation for the struggles and triumphs of a relationship affected by it, and to integrate ADHD into their relationship in a more positive and less disruptive way. Going beyond traditional marriage counseling which can often discount the influence of ADHD, this discussion offers advice from t...

Can you say anything about sex at the office anymore? Yes, maybe, but read this first. Sexual harassment is a malign specter hovering over workplaces everywhere. One touch of its foul breath can devastate businesses, causing them to lose millions of dollars, not to mention waste bundles of time and energy. Needless to say, organizations are running scared. This book provides managers with vital information to protect themselves and their companies from lawsuits, bad publicity, decreased em...

This book presents peer reviewed articles from The XII All Russian Scientific Conference on Current issues of Continuum Mechanics and Celestial Mechanics (XII CICMCM), held on 15-17 November 2023, at Toms in, Russia. It summarizes the latest studies on shock and explosive loading of promising materials, including functionally graded materials, porous materials, multilayer ceramic structures, advanced materials and etc. It provides a platform for researchers (and professionals) to exchange ...

Charlie The Enviro Dog Series is the first of his kind...a dog and an environmental investigator! Charlie loves nature and knows that every little action counts. Charlie is enjoying his day while out in his neighborhood. He runs into his friend Sassy who is complaining about a terrible smell in the storm water drain. Soon, he and Sassy team up with a horse and rat snake to solve the mystery of the stinky water. Once again, Charlie with the help of his friends help solve the mystery of the ...

An invaluable resource for couples in which one of the partners suffers from Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), this authoritative book guides troubled marriages towards an understanding and appreciation for the struggles and triumphs of a relationship affected by it, and to look at the disorder in a more positive and less disruptive way. Going beyond traditional marriage counseling, this discussion offers advice from the author's personal experience and years of research and...

Andrei Orlov examines early Christological developments in the light of rabbinic references to the “two powers” in heaven, tracing the impact of this concept through both canonical and non-canonical material.Orlov begins by looking at imagery of the “two powers” in early Jewish literature, in particular the book of Daniel, and in pseudepigraphical writings. He then traces the concept through rabbinic literature and applies this directly to understanding of Christological debates. O...

More and more often, adults are realizing that the reason they are struggling so much in their relationship is that they are impacted by previously undiagnosed adult ADHD. Learning how to interact around ADHD symptoms is often the difference between joy together and chronic anger and frustration. So The Couple's Guide to Thriving with ADHD lays out the most important strategies couples can use – right now – to rebuild trust, fight less, disagree more productively, get the attention they de...

A user’s guide to economic, political, social and cultural collapse.In the face of political impotence, resource depletion, and catastrophic climate change, many of us have become reconciled to an uncertain future. However, popular perception of how this future might actually unfold varies wildly from "a severe and prolonged recession," to James Howard Kunstler's "long emergency," to the complete breakdown of civilization. In The Five Stages of Collapse ...

This book offers a comprehensive examination of the fundamental principles governing the destruction of solids under dynamic loads, including impact, explosion, high pressures, and high strain rates. It presents both experimental and theoretical studies, with numerical analyses validated against experimental data and established analytical solutions. The materials explored encompass metal multilayer plates, functionally graded materials, advanced composites, smart materials, and natural su...