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Queen Rearing Essentials L J Connor £12.50		Bee Sex Essentials L J Connor £12.50

Limited stock now available of Larry Connor's new publications. These are practical manuals for raising queens. Queen Rearing Essentials describes the successful queen rearing methods using started and finisher colonies, whereas Bee Sex Essentials reviews the latest knowledge on drone and queen production, mating and genetics.

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This 2009 Revised Edition is available in hardback. It is a clear and practical guide to both the anatomy and dissection of the honey bee making the subject totally understandable even to those who have not had any formal training in such work.
The plates from this book have also been reproduced into 10 double sided laminated sheets, (A4 size) making a total of 20 plates. A "must have" addition to the book.

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The Pollen Grain Drawings of Dorothy Hodges
IBRA
£5.50

Taken from the Pollen Loads of the Honeybee, these drawings are of outstanding artistic merit and offer the possibility of identifying the pollen forms which are most frequently collected by bees. For beginners these drawings will do good service as an introduction to the pollen analysis of honey. The drawings need no explanation other than a name - the family group, the Latin scientific name and the common English name - thus making the book independant of language barriers. This means it can be appreciated in many countries where the original work was unknown or is now out of reach because of rarity and cost.

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The Healing Powers of Pollen
Patrice Percie du Sert
£14.95

This book examines the subject in all its detail and uncovers the secrets of this ancient food. The author presents the results of documented scientific research on the properties of different kinds of pollen, and considers the beneficial effects of pollen in the context of a comprehensive review of environmental and especially dietary factors that affect our health.

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Pollen - The Hidden Sexuality of Flowers
R Kesseler and M Harley
£35.00

Pollen grains have fascinated the scientifically curious since the seventeenth century. They are minute -almost impossible to visualise without a high-powered microscope. In life they remain enclosed beyond the accessible beauty of the the flower until the moment of release, when, carried by wind, water, or aminal vectors, they achieve their purpose of procreation.This beautifully produced and highly original book by an artist and botanical scientist at the Royal Botanical Gardens, Kew, results from their shared fascination for the perfect design of these microscopic organisms. Using light and scanning electron microscopy the have created a dazzling array of pollen grain images, combined with exquisite photographs of their parent plants. The accessible text provides a clear explanation of the structure and form of pollen and a detailed description of the remarkable events that occur from pollination to fertilisation.A sumptuous and intriguing book that is informative and a visual delight. This new edition is updated with additional illustrations and a new section on the honey bee.

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Apicoltura in Sardegna. La storia, le api, i mieli.
I Floris and A Satta
£30.00

Full colour throughout.(Printed in Italian Text) (Beekeeping in Sardinia. The history, the bees and the honeys) This a beautiful coffee-table book but it has so much more than just a decorative purpose. The first section puts beekeeping into the historical perspective of Sardinia and deals with different types of hive, honey and wax harvesting and techniques of bee management in the traditional hives and those used in present day frame hives. The next section looks at the biology of the bee, the development of the colony and the enemies of the bee. Many hand drawn and beautifully painted illustrations give useful and novel insights into the much studied life of the bee. The final section looks at Sardinian honey and the plants that create the wonderfully varied honey harvest of the island. Again plants are illustrated with the most delicate watercolour drawings.

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MEAD - Making, Exhibiting & Judging
Harry Riches
£10.50

Many books have been written about mead, but this book is a simple guide to making, exhibiting and judging mead. Based on 25 years personal experience of the author.

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Bee Greetings Cards
Produced by
IBRA
£4.50

A selection of four colourful 'BEE' greeting cards. These attractive cards depict 3 bumble bees (Bombus lucorum, Bombus terrestris and Bombus campestris) and 1 honey bee (Apis mellifera). Each sealed packet contains four designs, printed on fine quality silk card
105 mm x 148 mm (A6 size) with envelopes included.
Cards are blank inside for your own message - They would also make a great gift!

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Skeps, tools and accessories. Skeps and skep making are an incredibly important part of beekeeping history and tradition so this little book is both fascinating and informative. Over 90 (colour and black and  white) pictures and illustrations.

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A Short History of the Honey Bee
E. Readicker-Henderson
£14.99

This is a general book for those who are developing a curiosity in bees. It follows the bee through a journey from flower to hive to honey. There are chapters on beekeeping, how hives work, turning nectar into honey and why bees sting. With beautiful full colour photographs throughout it is perfect for bedside reading or as a gift.

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A Practical Manual of Beekeeping
David Cramp
£14.99

If you think there are too many books on the subject of beekeeping you could be right so just buy this one. Here in one book you have all you need to know from starting as the greenest novice to becoming a plutocrat in the commercial honey and pollination market. It is so readable that you do not want to put it down. It is straightforward, avoids jargon and can be turned to again and again as a work of reference. “Hurry! Buy now while stocks last”  is its finest recommendation.
  

 

 

The Honey Revolution – Restoring the Health of Future Generations
Ron Fressenden and Mike McInnes
£14.50

There are many health benefits that come from taking honey on a regular basis, benefits which can be both protective and preventative. The book shows that regular consumption of honey can improve sleep patterns, provide fuel for exercise and help towards better health overall. It looks at the problems caused by excessive sugar consumption over the past 40 years and at how substitution of sugar with honey can help eliminate some of the metabolic conditions that are now prevalent in the western world. Essential reading for anyone concerned with diet and nutrition and has important information for all those who want to further their understanding of the benefits of honey as an important food supplement.
 
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Queen Bee: Biology, Rearing and Breeding
David Woodward
£22.00

The author is head of apiculture at Balclutha Rural Polytechnic where he has taught beekeeping for 12 years. The book is divided into three clear parts: biology rearing and breeding of queen bees. Each section is then subdivided into sub sections that in turn are divided on a paragraph basis. It is thus an excellent teaching manual with each step clearly defined. It is clear and covers just about all you would want to know from the very basic equipment to quite complicated procedures.
 
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