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North American Bats
A beautiul navy blue shirt featuring 7 species in flight on the front and in detail on the back. The most popular shirt at the recent N.A. Symposium on Bat Research, where the style debuted.
Adult: Small, Medium, Large and XL $18.00
Youth: Extra Small, Small, Medium and Large $14.00

Washi Bat Earrings
Handmade from traditional Japanese paper. Lacquer finish with sterling silver wires. Each slightly different. Five basic designs to choose from. Comes boxed with design information. Rollover images for enlarged view. Order by Washi style number. $12.00


Bats of Krau
Wildlife Reserve
Past and present research material relating to the habits and distribution of Malaysia's bats is brought together in this study of the bat population of Kuala Krau Nature Reserve, Pahang. This reserve is home to more than half the country's 125 bat species. Habitat and ecological data, distribution and anatomical details, and some colour photographs are given for each species. With reference, scientific names and index.By by Kingston, Liat and Akbar. SB, 148pp. $28.00
BATS IN CAPTIVITY
Volume 2: Aspects of Rehabilitation
A comprehensive book intended for anyone maintaining bats in captivity. Bats in Captivity is the only book of its kind, detailing the captive care of bats worldwide. This volume comprises 38 papers by 41 contributing authors. It contains a user-friendly guide to bat identification, subjects on reproductive patterns and parental care, social organization and communication, capturing and handling, releasing bats into the wild, marking bats for individual identification, torpor and hibernation, lactation and postnatal growth, simulating mother's milk and hand rearing pups of all bat groups, plus much more. Susan M. Barnard, Editor. 484 Pages. Perfect Bound, $67.95 Hard Cover, $89.95

Caving is the answer!
Adult unisex tees; light blue S,M,XL, XXL $12.00
Med blue; M, L, $16.00
mocha; S, M, L, XL, XXL $16.00
Longsleeve adult in mixed dark colors; S,M,L,XL, XXL $18.00
Text is on the back. Small bat as shown on left upper chest.




Bat in Flight On A Cord
A Brass colored detailed bat on a cord. $5.00



Caves & Karst of The USAICS additions now available for purchase while limited supplies last:
Caves of Sky (Sale Price) $38.00
Toscana Underground (Tuscany, in English) $8.00
Claire De Roche (available again) $30.00
Claire De Roche Card Set $6.00
Salon (2009 Photo Salon music by Keith Goggin) $14.00
Bats in Captivity Volume 1: Biological and Medical AspectsBy Susan Barnard, 600pp., 2009, $74.95 pb, $99.95 hb. NOW AVAILABLE
Huautla: Thirty Years In One Of The World's Deepest Caves The most popular new release at the ICS. C.William Steele takes the reader along on a journey in search of the bottom of a seemingly endless system. Plenty of Drama, Danger and Excitment along the way. 2009, HB, 269pp. $24.95
New Dangerous Dick Caving Songs CD
Selected Field Guides to Cave and Karst Lands of the United StatesIsland Bats
Ecology, Evolution, and Conservation
The first book to focus solely on the evolution, ecology, and conservation of bats living in the world’s island ecosystems. Among other topics, the contributors to this volume examine how the earth’s history has affected the evolution of island bats, investigate how bat populations are affected by volcanic eruptions and hurricanes, and explore the threat of extinction from human disturbance. Geographically diverse, the volume includes studies of the islands of the Caribbean, the Western Indian Ocean, Micronesia, Indonesia, the Philippines, and New Zealand. Edited by Theodore H. Fleming and Paul A. Racey, 2009. 560 pages, 17 color plates, 47 halftones, 49 line drawings, 46 tables 6 x 9. Clothbound $65.00
Bats of Britain, Europe and Northwest Africa
A comprehensive and superbly illustrated handbook presenting for the first time all 51 bat species that occur across Europe and Northwest Africa, taking in to account recent taxonomic advances and new species descriptions from over the last few years. Extensive introductory chapters reveal the remarkable biology of bats and explore the latest findings in bat evolution and echolocation. The in-depth species accounts cover life history, conservation status and identification, and are accompanied by the fine photography of Dietmar Nill. By Christian Dietz, Otto von Helversen and Dietmar Nil. Hb., 2009. $69.00
Do Bats Drink Blood?: Fascinating Answers to Questions about Bats
Illuminates the role bats play in the ecosystem, their complex social behavior, and how they glide through the night sky using their acute hearing. With the perspective of a skilled bat researcher, this book includes rare color and black and white photographs and explores wideranging topics as well as common questions people have about bats, providing a trove of fascinating facts. 2009, 155 pp. By by Barbara A. Schmidt-French, Carol A. Butler. $21.95
Cave Rescuer's Manual
2006 edition of the French Federation manual, translated to English. Sections on organization, call-out, operation, equipment and evacuation techniques. Research and hands-on experience in the underground environment for the benefit of all needing or conducting cave rescue. Carried home from the ICS. 100 pp., sb. While supply lasts: $30.00
The Erotic Underground CD
200 images of beautiful nude or semi-nude women photographed tastefully in some of the world's prettiest caves. From the upcoming publication of the same title. Two different screensavers. By Dave Bunnell. $20.00. Nine Post Card set for $6.00
Pesteri din Romania un tezaur care merita 2D/3D
(Caves of Romania a worthy treasure 2D/3D)
Text in Rumanian & English. 160 pages of spectacular photographs, about half of which are in 3D. Several contributing photographers with text by Dr. Bogdan Onac. Glasses included. From the ICS @ $55.00 while supply lasts!
Crystal Giants in the caves of Naica
A report on the Cueva de los Cristales near the small mining town in the northern Mexican state of Chichuahua. A forest of crystals, the biggest ones on the Planet. A cave with a temperature of 50 °C and 100% humidity; without protection, visitors can survive just a few minutes. 48pp, hb. 2008. Published by the La Venta project. $23.00
Heaven Below Earth
Cave BiologyBiospeleology, the study of organisms that live in caves, has a tremendous potential to inform many aspects of modern biology; yet this area of knowledge remains largely anchored in neo-Lamarckian views of the natural world in both its approaches and jargon. Written for graduate students and academic researchers, this book provides a critical examination of current knowledge and ideas on cave biology, with emphasis on evolution, ecology, and conservation. Aldemaro Romero provides a historical analysis of ideas that have influenced biospeleology, discusses evolutionary phenomena in caves, from cave colonization to phenotypic and genotypic changes, and integrates concepts and knowledge from diverse biological viewpoints. He challenges the conventional wisdom regarding the biology of caves, and highlights urgent questions that should be addressed in order to get a better and more complete understanding of caves as ecosystems. By Aldemaro Romero, pb., 2009, b&W and color illustrations. 306pp. $60.00 P.B., $120.00 HB.
Tsingy Stone Forest--Madagascar
2010 Speleo Projects Calendar
40 Years of
Speleological Science
The 40 year anniversary CD with the entire IJS collection and the handbook Manual For Karst Water Analysis. English. $18.00 Only $10.00
Microbiology in Caves
IJS secial issue. Guest editor Cesareo Saiz-Jimenez. Current trends and basic knowledge in cave microbiology. 2009. English 92pp. $23.00 Only $14.50
Palaeoclimate
IJS secial issue. Guest editor Dominique Gentry. Review of current studies, selected papers. 2008. English . 92pp. $23.00 Only $14.50
Karst Hydrogeology In Caves
JS secial issue. Guest editor Bartolome Andreo. Epikarst, groundwater, tracers and more considered. 2008 234 92pp. $23.00 Only $14.50
Also available at only $12.00 each: Volume 35-1, 2006; 35-2, 2006; 36-2, 2007; 37-2, 2008. Specifiy when ordering.

Speleobooks Cave & Bat Clothing Line
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Women's "Just Hangin" Bat Tank

Quarter Zip Windbreaker.
Ozark Big Ear Bat embroidery, elastic waist and cuffs, zip close pockets, lightweight 100 % nylon. Royal Blue or Light Gold, S/M or L/XL $22.00
Holiday Sale $12.00
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Three Button Polo Shirts.
Ozark Big Ear Bat embroidery, 50/50, Small in red or white, Med in white or navy, large and ex-large in red, white or navy. $16.00
Holiday Sale $10.00
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"Austin Bat"
"Bridge Bat"
"Free-tail Bat"Available as Pendant (shown)
or
Silver Wire Earrings. $105.00/pair
"Austin Bat"















A distinctive purse made out of a carved gourd. Leather details. Perfect for nights out with your batty friends. 6" high by (between) 3 and 4 " deep. $24.00

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Ecological and Behavioral Methods for the Study of Bats
2nd Edition
43 chapters, 14 new in this updated reference. By Kunz & Parsons, 2009, 944pp, hb, $95.00. A limited number of copies autographed by Tom Kunz now available. (More Academic & Scientific Bat Titles)
Seed Dispersal by Bats in the Neotropics
Summarizes the authors’ intensive field studies of this phenomenon. For more than five years, their survey of batplant interactions took the authors to some of the most pristine (“old-growth”) rain forests in the world as well as those that have been disturbed (“secondary forests”), all within central French Guiana. The authors’ findings emphasize the need to conserve old-growth forests in order to protect the greatest number of species. Serves as a guide for identifying the seeds of bat-dispersed plants and summarizes the state of our knowledge of those plants and the diets and behaviors of fruit-eating bats. An excellent reference for anyone interested in conservation, plantanimal interactions, systematics, or tropical forests. By Tatyana L. Lobova, Cullen Geiselman, and Scott A. Mori. 2009, HB., 472pp. $75.00
Opening Goliath
Danger And Discover In Caving
Recounts the amazing story of Goliath’s Cave in southeastern Minnesota’s karst region.With a mix of adventure, suspense, politics, science, discovery, and wonder, Opening Goliath takes readers to a subterranean wilderness where exploration and preservation sometimes coexistand sometimes collide. By Cary Griffith, 2009, 294pp., hb. $27.95 (More General Interest Cave & Bat Titles
Cave Diving Articles and Opinions; A Comprehensive Guide to Cave Diving and Exploration
A collection by well known cave divers. Edited by Heinerth and Oigarden. 2008, pb. 320pp. $42.95
Axis Mundi; A unique expedtion into the innner jungles of the Yucatan
This 52 minute DVD follows Curt Bowen and his team into the inner jungles of the Yucatan in search of cenotes. They didcover giant underwater passages, ancient relics and skeletal remains of tragedy and human sacrifice. From the award winner director of Facing Darkness; Nathalie Lasselin. $30.00
Visions Underground
Carlsbad Caverns Through the Artist's Eye
Traces artists and photographers who have explored Carlsbad Caverns from 1924 to contemporary. By Lois Manno, 2009, 192pp., pb. $19.99
The Old Leatherman
Historical accounts of a Connecticut and New York legend. Tracks this captivating individual. By D. DeLuca, 2008, illus., hb. 232pp, $35.00 (More History Titles)
Running Scared; A mystery in Carlsbad Caverns National Park
Preteen boys are lost in Carlsbad with bats everywhere!! Written by a mother/daughter science writter, mystery writer team. 2008, 155pp. pb, a young adult novel. $4.99
Rabies Mom
The true story of a disfuntional family and the 10 year old Shannon Carroll who is infected with rabies from a bat bite. By Pat Carroll and Jack McGowan, 2008, pb, 208pp. $15.99
We're Just Hangin' Out Music CD
For all ages. By well known "Kid's Show" performance artist Musical Mark. Mom and Dad will get a kick out of the tunes, the lyrics and the musicianship. Songs include: We're Just Hangin' Out, Bat Bop Boogie, Cool Bats, Books about Bats, Matt the Bat, Little Bat Pup, Count Batula, Bat Bat Habitat, Got Guano? $15.00
Batty About Texas
A bat leads the reader on a trip across Texas teaching bat facts on the way. Very nice watercolor illustrations. For the read aloud or youngreader kids. By Jaye Smith, 2009, 30pp, hb. $15.95
Frontier of Karst Research
From the workshop held in May, 2008, in San Antonio, Texas. The report contains three main parts: Part 1 is the overview summary of the Opportunities & Recommendations, The Future Frontier; Part II contains seven state-of-the-art, Today’s Frontier, papers presented by breakout leaders at the workshop; and Part III consists of the seven reports, Findings and Recommendations, from the workshop focus groups. KWI # 13. Jon Martin & William B. White, eds. 118 pages, sb, 2008. $38.00 (More Cave & Karst Science Titles)
Bats in Captivity Volume 1: Biological and Medical Aspects
First of a four-volume series covering all aspects of bat care, intended for anyone maintaining bats in captivity. It comprises 44 papers by 22 contributing authors. Includes a drug formulary, information on public health, anatomy and physiology, controlling reproduction, parasitology, and veterinary medicine and surgery, plus many other related subjects. By Susan Barnard, 600pp., 2009, $74.95 pb, $99.95 hb. NOW AVAILABLE.
International Speleological Project to Cambodia 2008 (Battambang area)
BHB #34, 70pp, color illus., 2009, pb. $22.00
Castleguard
Brand new copies of this beautiful well written book have been hidden in a basement for over 20 years. By Dalton Muir and Derek Ford,1985 HB, New copies plastic wrapped. $42.00 Holiday Sale $28.00
Paleokarst: A systematic and regional view
KWI Digital Reprint series #2. A scanned version of the complete book as files in pdf (tiff) format. The book contains 725 pages and 38 chapters. 2009, original book edited by Pavel Bosák, et al., 1989. $15.00
Paleokarst
KWI Digital Reprint Series #3. A scanned version of the complete 1988 book in PDF form on CD-ROM. 2009. Edited by N.P. James and P.W. Choquette. 416 pages. $15.00
Palaeokarsts and Palaeokarstic Reservoirs
KWI Digital Reprint Series #4. A 2009 scanned version of the complete 1991 book in PDF form on CD-ROM, edited by V.P. Wright, M. Esteban, and P.L. Smart. 158 pages. $15.00
Karst Hydrology: Concepts from the Mammoth Cave Area
KWI Digital Reprint Series #5. A 2009 scanned version of the complete 1989 book in PDF form on CD-ROM, editted by W.B. White and E.L. White. 346 pages. $15.00
Karst From Recent to Reservoirs
Ira D. Sasowsky, Charles T. Feazel, John E. Mylroie, Arthur N. Palmer, Margaret V. Palmer (eds), 2008, 221pp., sb. KWI special publication #14 including keynotes, extended abstract and field trip guide from the 2008 conference in Rapid City, SD. $60.00

The Biology of Caves and Other Subterranean Habitats
A concise but comprehensive introduction to cave ecology. While there is an emphasis on the organisms that dominate this unique environment, conservation and management aspects are also considered. The book includes a global range of examples and case studies from both caves and non-cave subterranean habitats. Edited by David C Culver and Tanja Pipan. 254 pages, Sb. 2009. $60.00 (More Cave & Bat Biology Titles)
Other Recent and Notable Titles:
.Hydromythology and the Ancient Greek World
An Earth Science Perspective Emphasizing Karst Hydrology
The first integration of hydrology and karstology with Greek and Latin mythographic narratives spanning the millennium from Homer to Pausanias. Author Cindy Clendenon demonstrates that karstic terrains commonly found in Greece were the backdrops for many ancient myths and travelogues. Written for the educated lay reader, this book contains enough specialized information to hold the interest of speleologists and karstologists. 520 pp., trade paperback , 2009. $32.95 (More History and Archeaology Titles)
Dark Banquet
Blood And The Curious Lives Of Blood-Feeding Creatures
Travel the jungles of the world to learn about one of the most reviled, misunderstood, and marvelously evolved animals on our planet: vampire bats. Author Bill Schutt delves into myths and misconceptions surrounding the bats and other sanguivores using a sharp eye and mordant wit. Speleobooks star rating for all natural history lovers. 2008, 324 pp, dozens of original illustrations. Now available: A limited number of autographed copies inscribed by Schutt and artist Patricia Wynne. $25.95 (More Titles On Bats & Cave Life) Photo by Scott Altenbach
Inside Mother Earth
Magic Caves
A fantastic journey into our planets interior. The most stunning new cave photography book since "Lechuguilla; Jewel of the Underground". Photographer and author Max Wisshak holds a doctorate in geology and paleontology, and has travelled many caving areas of the world to gather images presented here. Mostly full page photographs in 9 1/2 by 12 inch format. 2008, 152 pp, hb.Text in English, German, French. $75.00
Caves of Fire: Inisde America's Lava Tubes
A comprehensive book on lava tube caves in the USA and the surprising variety of features found within. In addition the book highlights lava tube caves open to the general public in national and state parks. More than 340 color photographs of stunning lava tube formations and passages. By Dave Bunnell, 2008, 124 pp, sb. $35.00 (More Wild Cave Books)
Bats at the Library
Join the free-for-all fun at the public library with these book-loving bats! Shape shadows on walls, frolic in the water fountain, and roam the book-filled halls until it's time for everyone, young and old, to settle down into the enchantment of story time. Brian Lies' joyful critters and their nocturnal celebration cast library visits in a new light. Even the youngest of readers will want to join the batty book-fest! Also read "Bats at the Beach" by Brian Lies. HB, 32pp., 2008. $16.00 (More Books For Young Readers About Caves & Bats)
Mysterious Life of Caves
A Nova DVD originally shown in 2002. Join cavers on a trip to Via Luz and Carlsbad to find life that may lead us to discoveries about Mars and other worlds. 54 minutes. $20.00 (More DVDS)
Resources on the Speleology of Meghalaya State India, Part 1: Overview.
#33 in the Berliner Hohlenkundliche Berichte series. $22.00 (More Books From Speleology Related Publishers)
Palaeomagnetism and Magnetostratigraphy of Karst Sediments in Slovenia
Reports on ten years of study documenting the utility of cave sediments as a tool for reconstruction of the landscape evolution and tectonic regime in different karst regions. This research in Slovene caves contributes to improvement of techniques of sampling for high resolution in fine cave sediments with dense sampling space. Profusely illustrated, field schematics, color charts and photographs. 2008, by Hajna, Mihevc, Pruner and Bosak. 266 pp.. sb. $60.00
Hanging with Bats: Ecobats, Vampires, and Movie Stars
A well researched, well designed and creatively illustrated book for young readers ages 8 and up. A comprehensive and entertaining account of bats in nature, history and folklore. 2008, by Karen Taschek, 96pp., hb. $16.95
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The Bats of Europe & North America
"Knowing them, Identifying them, Protecting them." An excellent general book on bats. Well illus. including face, ear and tail details. By Schober & Grimmberger, 239pp, 1997, hb. $29.50 Sale $15.00
The Bat; Wings in the Night Sky
An excellent general bat book that includes personal adventures with bat around the world. Includes many illustrations. By Brock Fenton, 1998, pb, 144pp, $19.95 Special $12.00
Beyond the Deep: The Deadly Descent into the Worlds Most Treacherous Cave
The riveting story of the exploration of the sumps of Huautla by Bill Stone & Barb am Ende with Monte Paulson. Illus, 2002, hb, 352pp. $24.00 Sale $15.00
A Guide to Speleological Literature
ON SALE AT 1/2 PRICE
More than a bibliography. Over 3800 entries with introductions by some of the most important authors in the field. Annotations on hundreds of titles. By Northup et al, 538pp, 1998, hb, $35.00 $17.50 or pb., $25.00 $12.50
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Gift Options: 1) Pewter Bat Pendant on a cord with a colored bead. Bat is aprox. 1.25 " wingspan. 2) Field Guide to Eastern Cave Bats, By Merlin D. Tuttle and Jim Kennedy. 41 page waterproof, tear resistant booklet with life-size bat photos. 3) Magnetic shopping list pad with 50 pages. Topped with art by Fiona Reid. 4) Sticker set, Speleobooks three favorite sticker; I love Bats, I'm Batty about Bats and Bat Protection Squad. All produced for outdoor use.5) Frankie the Free-tailed Bat by Nyta Hensley and Patricia Morton. 34 pages in English then flip it over for the same story in Spanish.
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