Tobias Timm Livres

Here are stories of high-stakes, brazen art crimes from around the world with new insights on ongoing cases by two journalists counted among the most 100 influential people in the art business. "True crime fans and aficionados of culture will appreciate this dive into the dark side of the art world." —Publishers Weekly The art world is one of the most secretive—and largely unregulated—of global businesses, and the list of its crimes run long and deep. The extent of the economic and cultural damage that results from criminality in the global art scene rarely comes to light. By turns thrilling, disturbing, and unbelievable, the cases explored in this book include "artnapping"—stealing art to collect a ransom—tax fraud, forgery, money laundering, and illegal excavations. The book includes coverage of: The 1911 theft of the Mona Lisa from the Louvre A 2017 sensational case of a 220 lb Canadian gold coin from Berlin's Bode Museum The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum heist A section on the thriving market for Mondigliani forgaries The ill-gotten art collection of former First Lady of the Philippines, Imelda Marcos Art stolen by the Nazis during WWII, and the enduring business of forgeries of Hitler's own paintings President Donald Trump's practice of using his charitable fund to buy art, including a portrait of himself True crime and art history lovers will devour this thoroughly researched and fascinating book.

The book explores the consequences of Richard Rorty's dismissal of experience, proposing methods to reclaim a notion of experience that aligns with his linguistic pragmatism. The author presents a nuanced argument advocating for a reconciliation between traditional concepts of experience and Rorty's philosophical stance, emphasizing the potential for a pragmatic approach that still values experiential understanding.

The dissertation critically analyzes Richard Rorty's rejection of a specific philosophical concept, exploring the implications of his stance within contemporary discourse. It delves into the nuances of Rorty's arguments, assessing their impact on various philosophical debates and the broader implications for understanding knowledge and truth. By engaging with Rorty's work, the study aims to illuminate the complexities of his thought and its relevance in modern philosophical discussions.

Als Schad- und Plageerreger von wirtschaftlicher und medizinischer Bedeutung sind die Kriebelmücken die wohl am umfassendsten untersuchte Gruppe von Fließgewässerinsekten. Die Ergebnisse der Kriebelmückenforschung sind ein wesentlicher Beitrag für die Fließgewässer-Ökosystemforschung und damit für alle Limnologen und Praktiker interessant, die mit diesem Lebensraum zu tun haben. Der 2. Band der 'Essener Ökologischen Schriften' beinhaltet die Ergebnisse des 7. deutschsprachigen Simuliidensymposiums, zu dem im Oktober 1992 Teilnehmer aus vier Nationen an der Universität Essen versammelt waren. Ausführlich behandelt wird der heutige Stand der Kriebelmückentaxononie (mit Check-Liste für mitteleuropäische Arten), die Faunistik der Kriebelmücken in Österreich, Brandenburg und der Lüneburger Heide. Es folgen Beiträge zur Drift und Aufenthaltszeit der Larven auf dem Substrat, zur Bedeutung der Eiablage-Habitatbindung und zur Respiration der Eier. Eine Übersicht über den Stand der Kriebelmückenforschung in Deutschland rundet den Band ab.