Vaclav and Lena seem destined for each other. They first meet as children at their English class in Brooklyn. Vaclav dreams of becoming a famous magician with Lena his lovely assistant. But then Lena disappears; it seems that life can play cruel tricks too. ...

Issus tous deux de familles russes immigrées à New York, Vaclav et Lena, neuf ans, sont loin d'avoir les mêmes chances pour débuter dans l'existence. Les parents de Vaclav ont soif d'intégration et poursuivent à la force du poignet le rêve américain, tandis que Lena loge chez une tante prostituée qu...

Vaclav and Lena seem destined for each other. They first meet as children at their English class in Brooklyn. Vaclav dreams of becoming a famous magician with Lena his lovely assistant. But then Lena disappears; it seems that life can play cruel tricks too. Vaclav says goodnight to Lena every night ...

Vaclav and Lena seem destined for each other. They meet as children in an ESL class in Brighton Beach, Brooklyn. Vaclav is precocious and verbal. Lena, struggling with English, takes comfort in the safety of his adoration, his noisy, loving home, and the care of Rasia, his big-hearted mother. V...

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How can managers discover, develop and implement successful business strategies for China and our global economy? Drawing on in-depth research with top executives of successful Chinese and Western companies, this book provides a road map for profitable business strategies in our interconnected econo...