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A journalist writing in the first flush of revolutionary enthusiasm, John Reed gives a gripping record of the events in Petrograd in November 1917, when Lenin and the Bolsheviks finally seized power. Containing verbatim reports both of speeches by leaders and the chance comments of bystanders, set against an idealized backcloth of the proletariat, soldiers, sailors, and peasants uniting to throw off oppression, Reed's account is the product of passionate involvement and remains a classic of reporting.

Ten Days That Shook the World is John Reed's phenomenal firsthand account of the October Revolution, leading up to the storming of the Winter Palace and the assumption of power by the Bolsheviks in 1917.

Un relato vibrante desde el corazón de la Revolución: la historia contada por quien la vivió. Diez días que estremecieron al mundo es un testimonio extraordinario y conmovedor de la Revolución en la que los bolcheviques, al frente de obreros y soldados, conquistaron el poder del Estado en Rusia y lo entregaron a los soviéticos. Este libro contiene los discursos originales de los líderes revolucionarios y recoge las voces del pueblo ruso en aquellos días decisivos.

After a long and distinguished career defending the Imperium from its many enemies, Commissar Cain is enjoying a well-deserved retirement on Perlia, teaching in a schola progenium. But when a Black Crusade threatens the sector, all able-bodied citizens must rise to the defence, including Cain and his cadets. As the forces of Chaos overwhelm Perlia, can the wily commissar prove himself to be a real hero of the Imperium one last time?

México insurgente representa el preludio de su labor como corresponsal de guerra y sus posteriores obras sobre los conflictos bélicos. Es un relato en primera persona, un testimonio de carácter épico de sus vivencias como acompañante de las tropas villistas y carrancistas en sus victorias y desventuras durante la Revolución mexicana, desde que en el otoño de 1913 fuera enviado a la frontera sur con la finalidad de atestiguar la segunda oleada revolucionaria tras el derrocamiento del gobierno de Francisco I. Madero por parte de los huertistas.

John Reed's first-hand description of the October Revolution was written in early 1918 and published in the USA the following year. The veracity and impact of his dynamic snapshot-style reportage made the book an instant best seller, and it has since become a modern classic, inspiring films including Sergei Eisenstein's October and the Oscar-winning Reds.

On a misty cemetery world, three strangers are drawn together through mysterious circumstances. Each of them has a tale to tell of a narrow escape from death. Amid the toll of funerary bells and the creep and click of mortuary-servitors, the truth is confessed. But whose story can be trusted? Whose recollection is warped, even unto themselves?

In 1913, John Reed embarked on an extraordinary journey to Mexico on an assignment for the Metropolitan Magazine. For four months, he was embedded with Pancho Villas army during the Mexican Revolution, witnessing firsthand their victorious battle at Torreón which paved the way to Mexico City. Reeds compelling articles not only gained him national recognition as a war correspondent, but also provided a raw perspective on the struggles of the Mexican peons. A staunch opponent of American intervention, Reed developed a deep admiration for Villa, unlike his feelings for Carranza. These ...

A GUARDIAN AND CHOICE BOOK OF THE YEAR 'A walk on the wild side with the alt-rock pioneer' GQ 'DeCurtis is well placed to trace Reed's five-decade career, drawing on insider knowledge but skilfully balancing it with detailed research and fascinating interviews' Mojo Magazine As lead singer and...

Subterfuge and compromise walk hand in hand for an agent of the Throne. On the blighted world of Dustcorn, an assault on an Inquisitorial target goes badly awry, forcing Ianthe and her associates into a pact with an unscrupulous ally, the mysterious Zand. With her mission in tatters, Ianthe has little choice but to agree to Zand’s terms, the assassination of a perfidious traitor. But nothing is simple where Zand is concerned, and Ianthe soon finds herself in a situation that will have far-reaching consequences for her and her team.

John Reed, escritor revolucionario y cronista insuperable, fue testigo directo de uno de los acontecimientos históricos de mayor relevancia del siglo xx, la Revolución rusa de 1917. Diez días que estremecieron al mundo es su extraordinario y conmovedor testimonio de la...

Getting divorced is almost never easy, but this practical, plain-English guide helps you get through the proceedings with a minimum of stress and expense. It shows you the latest changes in collaborative divorces, common law, and same-sex marriages, and even custody law - and how to work out the terms so you can begin building a fulfilling post-divorce life.

New podcast All throughout history man has learned from the wisdom of those who have come before us. Life has become very confusing, it seems we have lost vision of what has worked for thousands of years. Each week I will be discussing simple and practical ideas that have been implemented since man was building pyramids. Always appreciate feedback and welcome criticism.

As an attorney, how do you build trust so your clients stick to you? Do your unique practice areas, contributions to the community, what you do outside the law, or your background make you stand out? How do you channel your strengths and talents in ways that deliver powerful results and leave lasting impressions? Host John Reed talks with real lawyers and has them share the stories about how they got sticky and what they've done to set themselves apart from the competition.

Take your first steps into the adrenaline-fuelled fiction of the 41st millennium with a thrilling collection of tales, including an action-packed novella pitting noble Ultramarines against sinister necrons. Whether you're dipping a toe into the galaxy of Warhammer 40,000 or are a hardened veteran of the universe, this anthology is the perfect way to discover the many factions of the games in action-packed tales.

The six stories that represent Fantasy and Science Fiction Magazine's March and April 2003 issues exhibit an unusual diversity of almost familiar worlds.

Scaling a business is tough — why figure it out the hard way when you can learn from someone who’s been there? We bring on top business leaders to share real stories of what has worked...and hasn’t. This is real talk with actionable insights from people who want to help you grow smarter and faster. If you’re serious about scaling your business, this is the show you can’t afford to miss.

A podcast by home-haunters for home-haunters. Come see how we turn an idea into the scariest house on the block.

What makes the town of Marietta, Georgia so welcoming, friendly and the center of Southern hospitality? Listen each week as Amy and John speaks with the community so they can tell their heartwarming, sad and funny stories about this historic city.

The year is 548, and Empress Theodora is dead of disease. Such is the belief of everyone in Constantinople, capital of the Roman Empire - everyone except Emperor Justinian, who orders John, his Lord Chamberlain, to find her murderer or suffer the consequences. There is no sign of foul play, but many of the aristocrats at the imperial court had good reason to want Theodora dead.