Perseus Libri

Captivating people worldwide, the tiger has inspired awe since ancient times. This book serves as a tribute to this remarkable creature, offering a comprehensive account of its natural and cultural history—from evolution and behavior to its symbolic significance in myth and ritual. It includes both anecdotal and statistical insights into the tiger's ongoing exploitation and survival struggles, shedding light on current conservation efforts. Lavishly illustrated with over 200 images, it features an unparalleled collection of wild tiger photographs, many previously unpublished, showcasing the work of top photographers. The book also presents stunning examples of tiger-inspired art through the ages, including ancient mosaics, Indian paintings, and works by European masters like Delacroix and Dali. The illustrations are sourced from archives, private collections, and museums globally. A passionate narrative by Valmik Thapar, who has dedicated nearly thirty years to observing tigers and advocating for their survival, is complemented by the latest scientific research and essays from twenty leading experts. This stunning volume explores every facet of one of nature's most majestic animals, making it both authoritative and beautiful.

When Phil Kramer is shot dead on a deserted suburban street in the middle of the night, his wife, Emily, is left with an emptied bank account and a lot of questions. Meanwhile, Jerry Hobart has some questions of his own. It¿s none of his business why he was hired to kill Phil Kramer. But now that he¿s been ordered to take out Kramer¿s widow, he figures there¿s a bigger secret at work¿and maybe a bigger payoff. As they race to find the secret that Phil Kramer so masterfully hid, both Hobart and Emily must question where their true loyalties lie and how much they owe those who have been unfaithful to them.

After his father forces him to become engaged to Lady Annabelle Ashton, a woman who has been disgraced by a scandal, Reginald Mason finds that his new fiancée shares his resentment toward the impending marriage.

Left for dead in a dumpster, private investigator Benny Cooperman becomes his own client in his most puzzling mystery yet. Benny is recovering in a Toronto hospital from a serious blow to the head. He has a condition called alexia sine agraphia; in layman's terms, it means he can still write but cannot read. And his memory has been affected too: Although he can quote lines from his high-school production of Twelfth Night, he finds himself brushing his teeth with his shaving cream. Even his girlfriend's name—Anna Abraham—continues to elude him. When Benny learns that he was found unconscious beside a dead woman, he figures he must have been close to solving a case. With Anna working as field agent and two Toronto cops reluctantly sharing their discoveries, Benny pieces together the events that led to a murder—and his own injuries.

Il romanzo dell'americano Dan Brown, "Il Codice Da Vinci", ha incrinato una serie di certezze e dogmi acquisiti da secoli. Gesù era davvero sposato con Maria Maddalena? Quest'ultima era effettivamente uno dei dodici apostoli? Davvero alcuni geni del passato come Leonardo e Isaac Newton appartenevano a società segrete in possesso di verità rivoluzionarie? È davvero possibile che "L'ultima cena" di Leonardo nasconda dettagli e simboli a sostegno di queste versioni della storia e della fede? E, soprattutto, le ipotesi avanzate da Dan Brown sono supportate da concreti dati storici? Analizzando le fonti adottate dall'autore americano, Burstein fornisce un contributo essenziale che ne svela i misteri più controversi.