After years of rapprochement; the relationship between Russia and the West is more strained now than it has been in the past 25 years. Putin’s motives; his reasons for seeking confrontation with the West; remain for many a mystery. Not for Mikhail Gorbachev. In this new work; Russia’s elder statesman draws on his wealth of knowledge and experience to reveal the development of Putin’s regime and the intentions behind it. He argues that Putin has significantly diminished the achievements of perestroika and is part of an over-centralized system that presents a precarious future for Russia. Faced with this; Gorbachev advocates a radical reform of politics and a new fostering of pluralism and social democracy.Gorbachev’s insightful analysis moves beyond internal politics to address wider problems in the region; including the Ukraine conflict; as well as the global challenges of poverty and climate change. Above all else; he insists that solutions are to be found by returning to the atmosphere of dialogue and cooperation which was so instrumental in ending the Cold War. This book represents the summation of Gorbachev’s thinking on the course that Russia has taken since 1991 and stands as a testament to one of the greatest and most influential statesmen of the twentieth century.
#1487289 in Books Ingramcontent 2014-10-29Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.00 x .9 x 6.00l; .15 #File Name: 150301822938 pagesAmerican Legends The Life of Mel Brooks
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. or is out there like Mel BrooksBy HarbinCreativeThere is no other comedic genius out there; or is out there like Mel Brooks. I have to confess that he is something of an idol for me. I have watched all his movies and documentaries about this remarkable comedian. He is a life force of creativity and invention whose brain and wit are without pareil.This short volume gives one a glimpse of his early and formative years and opens the door slightly tothe engine that drives him to this comedic heights. If you are a fan of Mel and the era of great comedy vis-a-vis Sid Caesar; then you need to dip into this. Laugh and cry. You deserve it.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. I love Mel Brooks and think he is one of the ...By Fla SteveI love Mel Brooks and think he is one of the most creative and talented people to have ever lived but this book was a total dis-service to the man and his life accomplishments. The writing is just totally boring and it was a chore just to try and finish the book. I thought I was reading someone's high school creative writing assignment. I'll have to wait and read someone else's attempt at capturing Mel's life in book form...0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Another good Charles River Edition biographyBy Steve ShermanI enjoyed this book. I really like the Charles River Edition biography books. They don't idolize the subjects or look for a way to trash them. I get factual information with an insight into their personalities. For the most part; Brooks' movies are among my favorites. This book helped me combine the humor and style of his movies with his life's background.
