Russian Identities: A Historical Survey by Nicholas V. Riasanovsky This book investigates the question of
Russian identity, looking at changes and continues over a huge
territory, many centuries, and a variety of political, social, and
economic structures. Its main emphases are on the struggle against the
steppe peoples, Orthodox Christianity, autocratic monarchy, and
Westernization. (Amazon.Com)
Nicholas Sparks - A Walk to Remember There was only one reason for 17-year-old high school Senior, Landon Carter, to enroll in Drama - a chance to take it easy for an hour. Plus there was only one other boy in a class full of girls, a benefit of the highest degree. Also in the class is Jamie Sullivan, the unpopular preacher's daughter who no one wants to hang around. She is also the only girl left when it comes time for the homecoming dance. Although not his first choice and the fact that he's running out of time, Landon asks Jamie to be his date. Her agreement became the crucial moment, the pedal that got the wheel to spinning, the stepping stone to one of the most beautiful and courageous love stories ever written.
The Last Chimney of Christmas Eve (a picture book by Linda Oatman High)
When an orphan chimney sweep named Nicholas is unexpectedly given a red
coat and a snow globe by a kind-hearted customer, he thanks the man,
but is told simply to "pass it on." This Nicholas does, years later,
returning to the chimneys of his youth once again but this time with
gifts. High's (The Christmas Star) thoughtful story is enhanced with
Lithuanian artist Kasparavicius's muted watercolors, whose many details
from leaded glass windows to steepled rooftops lend an old-world
flavor. Ages 6-up.
Nicholas Sparks - A Walk to Remember
