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To hold a little microbat in your hand, its body the size of the end of your thumb, is nothing but astounding. Its head is nearly the size of a man’s fingernail, its tiny ears are twitching as it struggles to get free, and then it bares its teeth to try and scare you into letting it go. Inside that tiny head is a powerhouse of information. Some of our little bats know the entire landscape of our east coast, and can pinpoint a cave entrance in dense forest 500 km from its last home. When they get there they know what to do – where to forage, which bat to mate with and how to avoid local predators.
A Natural History of Australian Bats uncovers the unique biology and ecology of these wonderful creatures. It features a description of each bat species found in Australia, as well as a section on bat myths. The book is enhanced by stunning colour photographs from Steve Parish, most of which have never been seen before.
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A Riveting Insider''s Account of Life on the Road with the Grateful DeadSteve Parish''s Home Before Daylight is the untold story of life on the road with the Grateful Dead, written by an insider who lived it from the early days to today. Parish''s journey began in 1968 when he was busted for selling acid and landed in Riker''s Island. After his release, he started working as a roadie for the Grateful Dead in 1969 and quickly fell in with a band of likeminded misfits who formed the nucleus of what would be the greatest road crew in rock ''n'' roll history.As Parish traveled to California and began his apprenticeship with the Dead, he forged unbreakable bonds with Jerry, Bobby, Phil, Billy and Mickey. He became especially close with Garcia, acting as his personal roadie and later manager for his solo performances and Garcia Band shows. Parish was there during times of trouble, spent hours by Garcia''s bedside when he was in a coma, and performed the duties of best man at his wedding.Throughout the Dead''s historic run, there were parties of biblical proportion and celebrity run-ins with everybody from Bob Dylan to Frank Sinatra. But there was also a dark side to life on the road, and tragedy didn''t just strike the musicians. Seen through Parish''s eyes and experiences, Home Before Daylight is a revealing look at The Grateful Dead''s wild ride, reflecting the American spirit of adventure and brotherhood in this unforgettable piece of music history.