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guide to bees and honey (new edition) guide to bees and honey (new edition)
Ted Hooper

The beekeepers bible! Aimed at both beginners and experienced beekeepers alike, this book provides a reliable and comprehensive introduction for those wishing to begin beekeeping with European bees and equipment. Includes information on how to avoid swarms, plan requeening, or provide the colony with winter stores. With 102 photos and illustrations, this book is excellent value. 272pp

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teach yourself beekeeping teach yourself beekeeping
Adrian and Claire Waring

Whether you are simply curious, or are an amateur beekeeper already, this book will teach you everything you need to know. From bee biology to the best hives for town and country bees, covering courses, up-keep, and even dealing with the neighbours, this friendly introduction has information on taking your hobby further and also includes some great honey recipes. 208pp

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the complete and easy guide to beekeeping: a fascinating reference with recipes for enjoying your produce the complete and easy guide to beekeeping: a fascinating reference with recipes for enjoying your produce
Kim Flottum

This book makes the time-honoured and complex tradition of beekeeping an enjoyable and accessible pastime that will appeal to gardeners, crafters and cooks everywhere. You will discover what you need to get started, the best place to locate your new bee colonies for their safety and yours, organic and least - toxic ways to care for your bees as well as delicious treats, candles and beauty treatments you can make with honey and beeswax. 167pp

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practical beekeeping practical beekeeping
Clive De Bruyn

A guide to beekeeping and management. Topics covered include: the bee and its environment; hives and other equipment; management of the apiary; and control of pests and diseases. 288pp

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constructive beekeeping: DIY knowhow and projects for beekeepers constructive beekeeping: DIY knowhow and projects for beekeepers
Norman Chapman

A unique book detailing many of the practical jobs that beekeepers have to do that tend to be omitted or inadequately described in the standard beekeeping texts. The author is an enthusiastic and skilled beekeeper, and this book is full of useful tips. Over 20 construction projects including; 2 successful wiring jigs, semi foundation, solar panels, plus secrets of pristine wax blocks, entering honey in shows, sorting pollen, comb change procedures, hive pests and much more. 200pp

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sweetness and light: the mysterious history of the honey bee (new edition) sweetness and light: the mysterious history of the honey bee (new edition)
Hattie Ellis

"Deftly blending natural history, human history, literature, biography, and biology, Ellis provides a graceful survey as entertaining as it is enlightening." Los Angeles Times
The bee is the most studied creature on the planet after man, and down the ages this insect and its honey have been harnessed by doctors, philosophers, scientists, politicians, artists, writers and architects as both metaphor and material. Ellis, a columnist and food writer, has created a marvellous combination of natural history and social science as she explores the ways of bees, honey, and humans. 304pp

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the hive: the story of the honeybee and us the hive: the story of the honeybee and us
Bee Wilson

The honeybee has always been viewed as one of nature's wonders, inspiring weird and wonderful ideas and passions. In this gem of a book, Bee Wilson explores our magical relationship with the bee over centuries. From the hive to honey, from beekeepers to honeymooners, via Aristotle, Shakespeare, Napoleon and Sherlock Holmes, here is a book that delights and surprises at every turn. 308pp

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field guide to the bumblebees of great britain and ireland field guide to the bumblebees of great britain and ireland
Mike Edwards & Martin Jenner

This book covers the life history of bumblebees, how to identify different bumblebee species (including a quick and easy to use identification chart), habitat requirements for conservation action and how to attract bumblebees to your garden. It is beautifully illustrated and is aimed at anyone interested in learning more about these popular and well-loved insects. 108pp

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