This book covers the key aspects of bat biology, including evolution, flight, echolocation, hibernation, reproduction, feeding and roosting ecology, social behaviour, migration, population and community ecology, biogeography, and conservation. Given Laird’s contention that bats often ‘operate as strange mirrors to humanity’, this book serves as an erudite provocation to consider our reflections differently. As a real follower of Scandinavian crime fiction I have collected Jo Nesbo's books; they remain unread on my bookshelves as I had waited for this first Harry Hole novel to be translated into English.

Tessa was a noted New Zealand art critic for over twenty years, where she founded two important art magazines in the 1990s, Monica Reviews Art and log Illustrated. Tessa Laird is Lecturer in Critical and Theoretical Studies at the School of Art, Victorian College of the Arts, University of Melbourne. The finale to this one seemed a bit rushed and weak, certainly not overwhelmingly satisfying or exciting as some crime thrillers are. A young Norwegian girl taking a gap year in Sydney has been murdered, and Harry has been sent to Australia to assist in any way he can.Read more about the condition New: A new, unread, unused book in perfect condition with no missing or damaged pages. This fabulous all-you-need-to-know book about bats – what they eat, where they live, how they help plants to grow, how they disperse seeds, pollinate farms and keep a variety of ecosystems healthy – is perfectly pitched for 7-9 year olds.

It didn’t make its way to English audiences until 2012, though, by which time later entries in the Harry Hole series had been already published in English. Within each chapter there are sub-sections about bat detector recorded sound, sound by ear, as well as advice on techniques and methods to reduce or increase the likelihood of recording other sounds. From the way they fly, to how they communicate with each other, how they hunt, and why they sleep upside-down, each of the world's 1,300 types of bat is unique and utterly fascinating. Unfair associations with demons have seen their leathery wings adorn numerous evil characters, from the Devil to Bram Stoker’s Dracula. By bidding on, or purchasing this item, you are agreeing to us sharing your name and address details with that 3rd party supplier to allow us to fulfil our contractual obligations to you.

It’s colourful and attractive, with a clear, simple font and an enthusiastic yet factual tone meaning that information can easily be accessed. The book is full of intriguing, bizarre and astonishing facts about bats, from biology, pop culture, mythology, literature and art. This enables us to personalise our content for you, greet you by name and remember your preferences (for example, your choice of language or region). Find out more about natures secret friends, like:- Where bats live- What bats look like- Why bats are important- Growing a bat-friendly garden- Myths about bats and much, much more!

Those carrying out analysis can be distracted, intrigued or delayed owing to the occurrence of recordings that are unfamiliar and not identifiable to them.She studied illustration at Kingston University where she discovered picture books as a tool to bring non-fiction topics to life. The other thing that’s noteworthy about this first novel is that it is not set on Harry’s home turf of Oslo, Norway. The Great Oak Farm series starts with a tale about Percy the Pipistrelle Bat and the potential demise of his bat roost due to a rather leaky barn roof! Explore the amazing life of bats with award-winning illustrator Charlotte MilnerTake an amazing journey through the upside-down world of bats with Charlotte Milner's The Bat Book.