El astrónomo

El astrónomo
Author: Enrique Cintora
Publisher: Caligrama
Total Pages: 516
Release: 2019-03-03
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 8417669825

Finalista Premio Planeta Roy Arias, recién nacido, es encontrado entre las ruinas de Córdoba y adoptado por un caballero templario que lo entrega a la abadesa de un convento para que lo críe. Roy estudia en Salamanca y es admitido como aprendiz del astrónomo del rey Alfonso X, que les ordena ir a Persia en busca del sabio Nasir. En su viaje, junto con su maestro ben Fazzam, el fiel esclavo Batani y Manfred, capitán de la guardia del rey, se encontrarán con los mercaderes Polo, convivirán con tribus de las estepas, sufrirán emboscadas, conocerán el Imperio mongol e intimarán con mujeres extraordinarias. Una mezcla trepidante de aventuras, amor, intrigas nobiliarias, astrología, búsqueda de conocimientos y misterios.

The Mammals of Israel

The Mammals of Israel
Author: Susan Menache
Publisher: Gefen Books
Total Pages: 216
Release: 2002
Genre: Nature
ISBN:

Although Israel is a small country, it possesses a unique diversity of nearly one hundred species of mammals unlike anywhere else in the world. This is the first comprehensive book to describe and illustrate in color all the species and races of mammals of Israel and will be helpful in their identification. The Mammals of Israel includes their habits, habitat, distribution and taxonomic remarks on the status of certain species and races. A resume' of the zoogeography of Israel introduces the reader to the mammals that inhabited the region in prehistoric times. It is hoped that in view of the danger to the survival of wild animals, this book will increase awareness of the wonderful wildlife heritage of Israel, enhance the appreciation and study of mammals, and help protect the mammals of the country for future generations.

Shambhala

Shambhala
Author: Joy Mondal
Publisher: Joy Mondal
Total Pages: 119
Release: 2023-08-29
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN:

Shambhala: An Adventure to Find Mysteries by Joy Mondal In the hidden valleys of the Himalayas, tales whispered on the winds speak of the mythical city of Shambhala—a place of eternal peace and unparalleled beauty. For Om, a curious explorer with an insatiable appetite for the unknown, Shambhala becomes more than just a myth—it becomes an obsession. Accompanied by Boby, the love of his life and his guiding light, Om's journey takes them deep into treacherous terrains, through ancient monasteries and forgotten trails. As they unravel the clues leading to this lost city, they stumble upon a revelation far more incredible than either of them had ever imagined. But the journey to Shambhala is not without its challenges. When the skies darken and disaster strikes in the form of the devastating Kedarnath floods, Om and Boby must rely on each other and the strength of their love to survive the merciless wrath of nature. However, as they stand against the odds, the two realize that the search for Shambhala was never just about finding a city—it was about discovering the mysteries of the heart and soul, and the power of love to overcome all adversities. Hold your breath as you delve into this thrilling adventure where myth intertwines with reality, and destiny plays its cards in unpredictable ways. But remember, this story is far from over... Chapter 2 is on the horizon.

Mammals of South America, Volume 2

Mammals of South America, Volume 2
Author: James L. Patton
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Total Pages: 1363
Release: 2015-03-09
Genre: Science
ISBN: 022616960X

The second installment in a planned three-volume series, this book provides the first substantive review of South American rodents published in over fifty years. Increases in the reach of field research and the variety of field survey methods, the introduction of bioinformatics, and the explosion of molecular-based genetic methodologies have all contributed to the revision of many phylogenetic relationships and to a doubling of the recognized diversity of South American rodents. The largest and most diverse mammalian order on Earth—and an increasingly threatened one—Rodentia is also of great ecological importance, and Rodents is both a timely and exhaustive reference on these ubiquitous creatures. From spiny mice and guinea pigs to the oversized capybara, this book covers all native rodents of South America, the continental islands of Trinidad and Tobago, and the Caribbean Netherlands off the Venezuelan coast. It includes identification keys and descriptions of all genera and species; comments on distribution; maps of localities; discussions of subspecies; and summaries of natural, taxonomic, and nomenclatural history. Rodents also contains a detailed list of cited literature and a separate gazetteer based on confirmed identifications from museum vouchers and the published literature.