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Seven Seas Entertainment, LLC Double Your Pleasure - A Twin Yuri Anthology
This risqué collection of yuri short romances features beautiful twins in love with third parties and one another.Twins: endlessly fascinating and tantalizing. This anthology of yuri manga stories features some of the hottest twins by today’s hottest artists. Sexy tales, from the story of a single twin seducing her literal mirror image, to a pair of girls finding satisfaction only when they seduce a third. Erotic adventures await and surprises abound in this exploration of forbidden fantasies.
£12.19
Kodansha America, Inc Yuri is My Job! 7
The new, hilarious yuri comedy! Hime gets roped into working at a weird café where the waitresses pretend to be students at an all-girl boarding school. She's strangely taken with her partner Mitsuki, who's so kind to her in front of the customers. There's just one problem...Mitsuki really can't stand her! Hime is a picture-perfect high school princess-she's admired by all and never trips up! So when she accidentally injures a café manager named Mai, she's willing to cover some shifts to keep her facade intact. To Hime's surprise, the café is themed after a private school where the all-female staff always puts on their best act for their loyal customers. However, under the guidance of the most graceful girl there, Hime can't help but blush and blunder! Beneath all the frills and laughter, Hime feels tension brewing as she finds out more about her new job and her budding feelings...
£12.99
Little, Brown & Company Yuri Life
Yuuna's an illustrator, Manami's a web designer, and the two are living together! It's the everyday romance of two women who see a future with each other.
£10.99
Artguide s.r.o. Yuri Avvakumov. Paper Architecture. An Anthology
The traditions of paper architecture derive from French and Italian designs of the eighteenth century and avant-garde projects produced in the Soviet Union in the 1920s and 1930s. The latter were denounced at the time for their detachment from reality, practice, and ideology, which made them unsuitable for promoting the building of socialism In the early 1980s, a group of students at Moscow Architectural Institute found a way around the censor and began sending entries to Japanese ideas competitions. They immediately started winning. Yuri Avvakumov was one of the key figures in the paper architecture movement of the time and amassed a large collection of works by his friends and colleagues. As well as an introductory essay by Avvakumov, the book includes a selection of press cuttings, many of which are translated to English for the first time. Paper Architecture. An Anthology was first published in Russian in 2019. It won The Art Newspaper Russia Book of the Year award.
£45.00
Kodansha America, Inc Yuri is My Job 12
Hime is a picture-perfect high school princess''s admired by all and never trips up! So when she accidentally injures a café manager named Mai, she''s willing to cover some shifts to keep her facade intact. To Hime''s surprise, the café is themed after a private school where the all-female staff always puts on their best act for their loyal customers. However, under the guidance of the most graceful girl there, Hime can''t help but blush and blunder! Beneath all the frills and laughter, Hime feels tension brewing as she finds out more about her new job and her budding feelings.
£12.99
Seven Seas Entertainment, LLC Syrup: A Yuri Anthology Vol. 4
A TASTE OF HONEYIndulge in more sweetness! Volume 4 of Syrup serves up a second helping of stories about love between women that focus on that first magical night.
£11.99
Kodansha America, Inc Yuri Is My Job! 6
Hime is a picture-perfect high school princess - she's admired by all and never trips up! So when she accidentally injures a cafe manager named Mai, she's willing to cover some shifts to keep her facade intact. To Hime's surprise, the cafe is themed after a private school where the all-female staff always puts on their best act for their loyal customers. However, under the guidance of the most graceful girl there, Hime can't help but blush and blunder! Beneath all the frills and laughter, Hime feels tension brewing as she finds out more about her new job and her budding feelings...
£11.69
Little, Brown & Company The Whole of Humanity Has Gone Yuri Except for Me
Marika was perfectly happy with her perfectly “normal” life. That is, until the day shesaw a couple of girls openly kissing each other on her way to school. Indeed, thatmorning, Marika Junno learned that she somehow ended up in world where onlywomen existed. And so starts her journey to study the new norm...!
£17.99
Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc Yakuza Lover Vol. 12
When a feisty college girl falls for a yakuza boss, she gets swept into a steamy and dangerous love affair.When feisty college student Yuri is attacked at a party, she’s saved by Toshiomi Oya, the underboss of a yakuza syndicate. Despite her obvious attraction to him, she convinces herself that she’s not in the market for a bad boy type. But when they meet again, she finds herself irresistibly drawn to him—kicking off a steamy and dangerous love affair that threatens to consume her, body and soul.Yuri has abandoned her family and friends to be with Oya, the man she loves. But just as it seems the star-crossed pair have managed to achieve their happily ever after, Oya’s mother thwarts their plans. Deeming Yuri an unsuitable partner for a yakuza, she demands that Oya enter into an arranged marriage instead. Can Oya and Yuri overcome the objections of the Oya syndicate’s absolute authority?
£8.99
Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc Lets Do It Already Vol. 1
His rule: No sexual relations until age 18! Her rule: No rules.Free-spirited Yuri Hasegawa and straitlaced Keiichiro Katsuragi have fallen in love. But his elite political family—producing a line of prime ministers—does not allow male descendants to engage in any sexual relations until they are 18. Can the physically affectionate Yuri and rule-abiding Keiichiro keep their relationship strictly chaste?Yuri and Keiichiro have gotten to know each other on their daily commute to their respective high schools. Yuri makes a passionate love confession to Keiichiro, and he feels the same! Yuri rushes in to kiss her new boyfriend, but…!
£8.99
Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc Yakuza Lover, Vol. 2
When a feisty college girl falls for a yakuza boss, she gets swept into a steamy and dangerous love affair.When feisty college student Yuri is attacked at a party, she’s saved by Toshiomi Oya, the underboss of a yakuza syndicate. Despite her obvious attraction to him, she convinces herself that she’s not in the market for a bad boy type. But when they meet again, she finds herself irresistibly drawn to him—kicking off a steamy and dangerous love affair that threatens to consume her, body and soul.Yuri and Oya’s romantic getaway in Shanghai is cut short when sinister Russian mob boss Semilio kidnaps Yuri and tries to make her his own. But Yuri won’t be won over so easily and fights off his advances. And then Oya suddenly comes to her rescue! With Yuri finally out of harm’s way, Oya charges headfirst into battle against Semilio, leaving Yuri to wonder if he’ll make it out alive.
£8.42
Everyman Chess Play 1 b4!: Shock Your Opponents with the Sokolsky
Do you wish to surprise your opponent on the first move? Do you enjoy playing creatively from the beginning of the game? Look no further than 1 b4! With this aggressive pawn lunge White takes the game into relatively unknown territory and forces Black players onto their own devices. In this landmark book, Yury Lapshun and Nick Conticello take an in-depth look at 1 b4. The authors provide a practical and fun-to-play repertoire for White, offering options against all of Black's main possibilities. Read this book and confound your opponents with 1 b4!
£14.99
Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc Yakuza Lover, Vol. 11
When a feisty college girl falls for a yakuza boss, she gets swept into a steamy and dangerous love affair.When feisty college student Yuri is attacked at a party, she’s saved by Toshiomi Oya, the underboss of a yakuza syndicate. Despite her obvious attraction to him, she convinces herself that she’s not in the market for a bad boy type. But when they meet again, she finds herself irresistibly drawn to him—kicking off a steamy and dangerous love affair that threatens to consume her, body and soul.Yuri is back in Oya’s arms once more, but their blissful reunion is soured when Yuri’s family discovers their forbidden love affair. Even in the face of Yuri’s father’s fury, Oya refuses to back down or run away. With the pressure mounting, Yuri must make the hardest decision of her life. Will she choose her family and friends, or the man she loves?
£7.99
Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc Yakuza Lover, Vol. 7
When a feisty college girl falls for a yakuza boss, she gets swept into a steamy and dangerous love affair.When feisty college student Yuri is attacked at a party, she’s saved by Toshiomi Oya, the underboss of a yakuza syndicate. Despite her obvious attraction to him, she convinces herself that she’s not in the market for a bad boy type. But when they meet again, she finds herself irresistibly drawn to him—kicking off a steamy and dangerous love affair that threatens to consume her, body and soul.After Oya rescues Yuri from Jin, a detective who was Yuri’s childhood friend, he’s enraged and consumed by the desire to claim her body once more, but his injuries get in the way. Jin refuses to give up on Yuri, forcing Oya to take drastic measures to put an end to this love triangle once and for all! Later, with Oya still unable to have sex, Yuri feels compelled to do “something” for him for the very first time!
£7.99
Little, Brown & Company If the Villainess and Villain Met and Fell in Love, Vol. 2 (light novel)
Brigitte’s life was finally turning around as she started getting closer to Yuri, but that all changes when Joseph offers to reinstate their engagement. Brigitte isn’t eager to go back to him, but her relationship with Yuri is getting complicated. Not only that, but it seems her no-name spirit might be something else entirely…!
£12.99
Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc Yakuza Lover, Vol. 3
When a feisty college girl falls for a yakuza boss, she gets swept into a steamy and dangerous love affair.When feisty college student Yuri is attacked at a party, she’s saved by Toshiomi Oya, the underboss of a yakuza syndicate. Despite her obvious attraction to him, she convinces herself that she’s not in the market for a bad boy type. But when they meet again, she finds herself irresistibly drawn to him—kicking off a steamy and dangerous love affair that threatens to consume her, body and soul.Reunited at last, Oya and Yuri savor their first night back in each other’s arms by making love until Yuri passes out from exhaustion. Later, Yuri returns to her normal life in Japan, but it isn’t long before Oya comes to whisk her away. When he takes her to a private villa, Yuri believes it’s so the two of them can get a second chance at a carefree summertime romp together. But it soon becomes clear that Oya has something else on his mind.
£9.08
Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc Yakuza Lover, Vol. 9
When a feisty college girl falls for a yakuza boss, she gets swept into a steamy and dangerous love affair.When feisty college student Yuri is attacked at a party, she’s saved by Toshiomi Oya, the underboss of a yakuza syndicate. Despite her obvious attraction to him, she convinces herself that she’s not in the market for a bad boy type. But when they meet again, she finds herself irresistibly drawn to him—kicking off a steamy and dangerous love affair that threatens to consume her, body and soul.Yuri has been kidnapped by Mao, Oya’s older brother and the cruel leader of China’s largest mafia syndicate! In response, the Oya syndicate renounces all ties to Mao and uses the full force of its power to try to save Yuri! Although she’s been put up for sale at a black market auction, Yuri never loses hope that she’ll return to Oya’s warm embrace. Will Oya reach her in time, or will she be sold to the highest bidder?
£7.99
Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc Yakuza Lover, Vol. 8
When a feisty college girl falls for a yakuza boss, she gets swept into a steamy and dangerous love affair.When feisty college student Yuri is attacked at a party, she’s saved by Toshiomi Oya, the underboss of a yakuza syndicate. Despite her obvious attraction to him, she convinces herself that she’s not in the market for a bad boy type. But when they meet again, she finds herself irresistibly drawn to him—kicking off a steamy and dangerous love affair that threatens to consume her, body and soul.Yuri and Oya are about to spend Yuri’s birthday on a luxurious private island when an unexpected phone call from Oya’s father ruins their plans. A new enemy has appeared—Mao, the boss of the largest Chinese mafia group—and he and Oya have a history. Although danger is imminent, Oya vows to spend whatever time he has left with Yuri. But he can’t help but wonder what Mao could possibly want…
£7.99
Seven Seas Entertainment, LLC High-Rise Invasion Omnibus 7-8
On the roof of a high-rise building, a young girl named Yuri witnesses a masked figure split a man’s head open with an axe! It’s not exactly an everyday occurrence for a high schooler, but things only get weirder from there. Yuri soon finds herself in a strange world of skyscrapers with only two options for escape - fight past the mysterious masked figures or leap to her death!
£15.99
Seven Seas Entertainment, LLC High-Rise Invasion Omnibus 15-16
On the roof of a high-rise building, a young girl named Yuri witnesses a masked figure split a man’s head open with an axe! It’s not exactly an everyday occurrence for a high schooler, but things only get weirder from there. Yuri soon finds herself in a strange world of skyscrapers with only two options for escape - fight past the mysterious masked figures or leap to her death!
£15.99
Seven Seas Entertainment, LLC High-Rise Invasion Omnibus 13-14
On the roof of a high-rise building, a young girl named Yuri witnesses a masked figure split a man’s head open with an axe! It’s not exactly an everyday occurrence for a high schooler, but things only get weirder from there. Yuri soon finds herself in a strange world of skyscrapers with only two options for escape - fight past the mysterious masked figures or leap to her death!
£15.99
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Starman
_______________ ‘Starman takes us at breakneck speed through Gagarin's strange trajectory ... Without books like these to shelter it, history is eroded by propaganda and real heroes fall victim to spin' - New Scientist ‘A riveting account of Gagarin's life ... Starman brilliantly captures the atmosphere of the time' - European ‘Starman was worth writing and is definitely worth reading' - Daily Telegraph _______________ The definitive biography of Yuri Gagarin, re-published with new material to coincide with the fiftieth anniversary of his momentous flight into space. On April 12 1961, Yuri Gagarin became the first human to leave the Earth's atmosphere and venture into space. An icon of the 20th century, he also became a danger to himself and a threat to the Soviet state. At the age of 34, he was killed in a plane crash. Based on KGB files, restricted documents from Russian space authorities, and interviews with his friends and colleagues, this biography of the Russian cosmonaut reveals a man in turmoil: torn apart by powerful political pressures, fighting a losing battle against alcoholism and rebelling against the cruelties of a corrupt totalitarian regime. 2011 marks the fiftieth anniversary of Gagarin's flight. This new edition of Starman includes a new afterword that celebrates the importance of that momentous expedition and reflects on Gagarin's legacy.
£10.99
Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc Yakuza Lover, Vol. 6
When a feisty college girl falls for a yakuza boss, she gets swept into a steamy and dangerous love affair.When feisty college student Yuri is attacked at a party, she’s saved by Toshiomi Oya, the underboss of a yakuza syndicate. Despite her obvious attraction to him, she convinces herself that she’s not in the market for a bad boy type. But when they meet again, she finds herself irresistibly drawn to him—kicking off a steamy and dangerous love affair that threatens to consume her, body and soul.Unable to shake off the effects of the aphrodisiac he was drugged with, Oya finds an antidote in a passionate night with Yuri. Later, the Oya syndicate packs the banquet hall to celebrate their underboss’s birthday. When Oya sees how beautiful and nervous Yuri is, he decides he wants her all to himself and proposes a competition! Meanwhile, Jin, a man from Yuri’s past, suddenly appears—and it turns out he’s an organized crime detective!
£7.99
Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc Yakuza Lover, Vol. 4
When a feisty college girl falls for a yakuza boss, she gets swept into a steamy and dangerous love affair.When feisty college student Yuri is attacked at a party, she’s saved by Toshiomi Oya, the underboss of a yakuza syndicate. Despite her obvious attraction to him, she convinces herself that she’s not in the market for a bad boy type. But when they meet again, she finds herself irresistibly drawn to him—kicking off a steamy and dangerous love affair that threatens to consume her, body and soul.Yuri and Oya’s relationship faces complications when Oya’s father, the boss of the syndicate, issues a warning to Yuri, demanding she cut ties with Oya and the yakuza. When Oya finds out, the situation becomes charged. Meanwhile, a mysterious woman enters the fray, soon to add new challenges to the star-crossed couple’s growing love.
£7.99
Seven Seas Entertainment, LLC High-Rise Invasion Omnibus 1-2
On the roof of a high-rise building, a young girl named Yuri witnesses a masked figure split a man’s head open with an axe! It’s not exactly an everyday occurrence for a high schooler, but things only get weirder from there. Yuri soon finds herself in a strange world of skyscrapers with only two options for escape - fight past the mysterious masked figures or leap to her death!
£15.99
Little, Brown & Company If the Villainess and Villain Met and Fell in Love, Vol. 1 (manga)
Eleven years ago, Brigitte, the heiress of the Meidell earldom, formed a contract with the weakest type of spirit. Since then, she’s been looked down on by all the other nobles, and her fiancé, the prince, even made a public spectacle of ending their engagement. The duke of the Water Clan’s son, Yuri, is the only classmate she has who seems unaffected by these rumors. Yuri is feared for his incredible abilities and icy personality, but with him on her side, Brigitte’s fortunes just might change...
£12.99
Seven Seas Entertainment, LLC How Do I Turn My Best Friend Into My Girlfriend Vol. 1
From the creator of Monologue Woven For You comes a light and cozy yuri rom-com!
£11.69
Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc Yakuza Lover, Vol. 1
When a feisty college girl falls for a yakuza boss, she gets swept into a steamy and dangerous love affair.When feisty college student Yuri is attacked at a party, she’s saved by Toshiomi Oya, the underboss of a yakuza syndicate. Despite her obvious attraction to him, she convinces herself that she’s not in the market for a bad boy type. But when they meet again, she finds herself irresistibly drawn to him—kicking off a steamy and dangerous love affair that threatens to consume her, body and soul.After the atack at the party, Yuri goes to see Oya to thank him for saving her and as much as she hates to admit it, she can't deny there's an attraction. However, when tragedy strikes, Yuri attempts to turn her back on Oya and his dangerous lifestyle for good—but will the allure prove too great to resist?
£7.99
Penguin Random House Children's UK The Road of Bones
Told who to cheer for, who to believe in, Yuri grows up in a country where no freedom of thought is encouraged - where even one's neighbours are encouraged to report any dissension to the authorities. But it is still a shock when a few careless words lead him to a virtual death-sentence - sent on a nightmare journey up north to a camp amidst the frozen wastes. What, or who, can he possibly believe in now? Can he even survive? And is escape possible . . . ?
£9.04
Faber & Faber The Zoo
An Observer and Spectator Book of the YearShortlisted for the Historical Writing Association Gold Crown AwardMeet Yuri Zipit. A boy who's had a bang on the head in a collision with a Moscow milk truck.He has a kind face, makes friends easily, and likes to help. People want to tell him their secrets.Including the Great Leader himself, who takes a shine to Yuri when he employs him for his natural talents.In his new job, Yuri will witness it all - betrayals, body doubles, buffoonery. Who knew that a man could be in five places at once? That someone could break your nose as a sign of friendship? That people could be disinvented . . .?The Zoo is a brilliantly cutting satire told through the voice of one incredible boy.
£7.19
Little, Brown & Company If the Villainess and Villain Met and Fell in Love, Vol. 1 (light novel)
Despite her noble status, Brigitte contracts with the weakest type of spirit--and on that very same day, the prince publicly breaks off their engagement. No one shows much sympathy towards the once haughty young lady--except for the duke's son, Yuri, who attends the same magic academy. Yuri is feared for his incredible abilities and icy personality, but with him on her side, her fortunes might have changed...
£12.99
Seven Seas Entertainment, LLC Namekawa-san Won't Take a Licking! Vol. 1
A hilarious and adversarial yuri series where a newbie delinquent faces off against the head of the disciplinary committee!After putting up with years of bullying in junior high, Namekawa-san decides to make a preemptive strike when she starts high school. Her plan? Become a delinquent! At first, everything seems to be going great—her classmates are terrified. However, the head of the disciplinary committee is unfazed. She’s got her eye on Namekawa-san, and she refuses to look away in this explosive yuri comedy!
£12.99
Seven Seas Entertainment, LLC My Girlfriends Not Here Today Vol. 1
In this salacious yuri/Girls' Love tale by the creator of Transparent Light Blue, one young woman becomes trapped in a cycle of blackmail and infidelity.
£12.59
Seven Seas Entertainment, LLC PULSE Vol. 7
The beloved yuri webtoon from Lezhin that became a global favourite! Don't miss this beautiful, full-colour paperback in English for Mature audiences.
£16.19
Little, Brown & Company Girls' Last Tour, Vol. 2
Titus and Yuri continue traveling in a world where the civilization collapsed. What did the two who ventured to the upper level of the city find?
£12.99
Little, Brown & Company Girls' Last Tour, Vol. 3
Titus and Yuri continue traveling in a world where the civilization collapsed. What did the two who ventured to the upper level of the city find?
£12.99
Little, Brown & Company Girls' Last Tour, Vol. 4
Chito and Yuri's post-apocalyptic, everyday adventures continue as the two discover a mysterious living creature!
£12.99
ibidem-Verlag, Jessica Haunschild u Christian Schon Ukraine in Histories and Stories – Essays by Ukrainian Intellectuals
This collection of texts by writers, historians, philosophers, political analysts, and opinion leaders combines reflections on Ukrainian history and analyses of the present with outlines of conceptual ideas and life stories. The authors present a multi-faceted image of Ukraines memory and reality touching upon topics from the Holodomor to Maidan, from the Russian aggression to cultural diversity, from the depth of the past to the complexity of the present. The contributors include Ola Hnatiuk, Irena Karpa, Haska Shyyan, Larysa Denysenko, Hanna Shelest, Andriy Kulakov, Yaroslav Hrytsak, Serhii Plokhy, Yuri Andrukhovych, Andriy Kurkov, Andrij Bondar, Vakhtang Kebuladze, Volodymyr Rafeenko, Alim Aliev, Leonid Finberg, and Andriy Portnov. The book was initially published by Internews Ukraine and UkraineWorld with the support of the Ukrainian Cultural Foundation.
£26.28
Little, Brown & Company Eclair Bleue: A Girls' Love Anthology That Resonates in Your Heart
A new, "blue" yuri anthology from the Éclair series featuring artists like Reine Hibiki, Miman, and more! These girls' pure feelings will resound in your chest.
£10.99
Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc Spy x Family, Vol. 3
An action-packed comedy about a fake family that includes a spy, an assassin and a telepath!Master spy Twilight is unparalleled when it comes to going undercover on dangerous missions for the betterment of the world. But when he receives the ultimate assignment—to get married and have a kid—he may finally be in over his head!Twilight has overcome many challenges in putting together the Forger family, but now all his hard work might come undone when Yor’s younger brother Yuri pops in for a surprise visit! Can Twilight outsmart Yuri, who actually works for the Ostanian secret service?!
£7.99
Little, Brown & Company Breasts Are My Favorite Things in the World!, Vol. 1
For Chiaki, the handsomest girl in school, breasts are her passion in life-especially her friend Harumi's! This yuri comedy brings a whole new meaning to the phrase "bosom buddies"!
£10.99
MOLESKINE MOLESKINE LTD ED SAKURA LARGE RULED HARD
Celebrate sakura season through the work of talented textile designer, Yuri Himuro. Sakura has long symbolized springtime rebirth, as well as the fragile and transitory nature of all things. Yuri''s woven artwork captures a moment of joy and reflection, providing you with space to transform fleeting inspiration into long-lasting projects and plans. The motif of each textile cover is inspired by Ueno Park in cherry blossom season - a place close to Yuri''s heart; each cover shows a different scene which, when placed side by side, show the park in its entirety.- Hard Cover with Sakura Limited Edition Theme printed on premium fabric- Rounded corners- Elastic closure- Moleskine Ivory Paper- Matching bookmark ribbon- Paper: 70 g/m², acid-free, ivory- 240 ruled pages- Story card with themed message- Themed stickers - Expandable inner pocket in the back- In case of loss printed on the flyleaf- Reusable themed paper band B-SIDE featuring
£22.41
Little, Brown & Company Breasts Are My Favorite Things in the World!, Vol. 5
The rumored handsome girl, Chiaki's favorite thing is... breasts."Your breasts are still the best!""Your greetings are still the worst."So it goes in this wee bit silly, yuri comedy!
£10.99
Little, Brown & Company Eclair Rouge
The popular yuri anthology Éclair is back again with another volume! Full of emotions - sometimes shimmering quietly, sometimes roaring like flames - Rouge is sure to warm readers' hearts.
£10.99
Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc In the Name of the Mermaid Princess Vol. 2
In a society hostile to diversity, can Princess Mio be true to herself?In the classic fairy tale, a mermaid princess gives up her special abilities for love. What happens if she doesn’t?Mio and Yuri flee her father’s kingdom to explore the world, making new friends and possible enemies along the way. Mio learns about the other magical abilities and begins to use her magic to help others. But when Yuri is threatened, she loses control of her power over water! Is it true that mermaids are a menace to society after all…?Plus, the story of winged angel Eno and Ayun concludes!
£8.99
Icon Books What's Cooking in the Kremlin: A Modern History of Russia Through the Kitchen Door
'A spicy and original romp through Russian history' ROBERT SERVICE'Poignant, comical, and in the best sense disturbing' PAUL FREEDMAN, AUTHOR OF TEN RESTAURANTS THAT CHANGED AMERICA'This wickedly delicious tale uncovers the secret, gustatory history of the Kremlin and will leave you begging for seconds' DOUGLAS SMITH, AUTHOR OF RASPUTIN: FAITH, POWER, AND THE TWILIGHT OF THE ROMANOVSWhat's Cooking in the Kremlin is a tale of feast and famine told from the kitchen, the narrative of one of the most complex, troubling and fascinating nations on earth.We will travel through Putin's Russia with acclaimed author Witold Szablowski as he learns the story of the chef who was shot alongside the Romonovs, and the Ukrainian woman who survived the Great Famine created by Stalin and still weeps with guilt; the soldiers on the Eastern front who roasted snails and made nettle soup as they fought back Hitler's army; the woman who cooked for Yuri Gagarin and the cosmonauts; and the man who ran the Kremlin kitchen during the years of plenty under Brezhnev. We will hear from the women who fed the firefighters at Chernobyl, and the story of the Crimean Tatars, who returned to their homeland after decades of exile, only to flee once Russia invaded Crimea again, in 2014.In tracking down these remarkable stories and voices, Witold Szablowski has written an account of modern Russia unlike any other - a book that reminds us of the human stories behind the history.
£20.00
Kodansha America, Inc I Cant Say No to the Lonely Girl 2
In this juicy yuri manga, the goody-goody high school girl Sakurai meets a lonely girl--and ends up entangled in a web of blackmail that might just lead to romance. It''s hard to keep up with school when you can never say no to a devious classmate! If you crave the latest yuri trending now in Japan, you need this Lonely Girl! Quintessential good girl Sakurai finds herself trapped in the middle of a bribery scheme. Her teacher offers to write a recommendation letter in exchange for luring a truant student into attendance. Sakurai pins down the reclusive transfer student Honda, but there are strings attached. Honda demands that Sakurai grant one wish every day. The first wish is a kissand Sakurai finds herself feeling very eager to please
£12.59
Seven Seas Entertainment, LLC Theres No Freaking Way Ill be Your Lover Unless... Manga Vol. 5
A high school yuri comedy about fake dating, real dating, competitive dating - and one very overwhelmed girl who's accidentally doing all three at once?! Don't miss the original light novels, also from Seven Seas!
£11.69