{"product_id":"for-the-bees-a-handbook-for-happy-beekeeping-paperback-softback-9781477329511","title":"For the Bees; A Handbook for Happy Beekeeping (Paperback \/ softback) 9781477329511","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eFor the Bees\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eA Handbook for Happy Beekeeping\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eTara Dawn Chapman (Author), Caroline Brown (Illustrated by)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781477329511, University of Texas Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 5 November 2024\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e272 pages\u003cbr\u003e25.4 x 17.8 x 2.4 cm, 0.88 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eWhile some authors write a book that is a checklist to follow, from their experience following someone else’s checklist, Tara has written a book that will help beekeepers make decisions from a deeper understanding of the bees themselves...For the first half of it, I thought to myself that from now on this book will be my top recommendation to my beginning beekeeping students. By the time I started the second half, I decided that it will be my top recommendation for my intermediate beekeepers, too...Caroline Brown, the illustrator, really outdid herself. The illustrations make written points easy to understand and remember. They have the perfect balance of cuteness and correctness, with some humor. The illustrations are integral to the book...Book lovers will understand when I say that the format, paper quality, colors, layout, and design make it a real pleasure to read. It is listed as a paperback, but the cover isn’t just paper. You could get honey on it, and wash it off without damaging it - not that there is ever out-of-place honey in a beekeeper’s house!\u003c\/div\u003e (American Bee Journal) \u003cdiv\u003e [This book offers] practical explanations for anyone starting their beekeeping journey.\u003c\/div\u003e (Mother Earth News Podcast) \u003cdiv\u003eThere is a lot to like in this book…[which] covered many pointers that a newer beekeeper would want to know.\u003c\/div\u003e (The Beekeeper's Quarterly)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA handbook for what to expect the first year of beekeeping and beyond.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e The path to becoming a successful beekeeper begins with a deep understanding of the bees themselves. Taking an approach that is both holistic and practical, Tara Chapman, founder and operator of Austin’s beloved Two Hives Honey, begins with a primer on honey bee biology and nutrition as well as beehive architecture. (Did you ever wonder why honey combs are composed of tiny hexagons?) A little scientific knowledge goes a long way: a beekeeper who understands how these fascinating creatures work will be better equipped to recognize a particular colony’s needs, make sound decisions when the unexpected happens, and adapt their care regimen to changing conditions. Moving beyond the basics, Chapman shows potential beekeepers how to spot pests and diseases; manage swarms (those bees aren’t angry; they’re just looking for a good home); and, of course, harvest delicious homegrown honey. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Imbued with the joy of the beekeeping journey, \u003ci\u003eFor the Bees\u003c\/i\u003e provides practical visual explanations through appealing illustrations, that, alongside Chapman’s own stories from the bee yard, share the charms of these essential insects. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Preface \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Chapter 1. Honey Bee Biology \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Chapter 2. A Honey Bee’\u003cbr\u003es Home \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Chapter 3. Honey Bee Nutrition \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Chapter 4. Getting Started Beekeeping \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Chapter 5. Performing a Hive Inspection \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Chapter 6. Understanding the Queen Bee \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Chapter 7. Feeding Honey Bees \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Chapter 8. All Things Swarming: Colony Reproduction \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Chapter 9. Growing an Apiary: Making Increases \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Chapter 10. Parasites, Pathogens, and Pests \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Chapter 11. Harvesting from the Hive \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Chapter 12. Beekeeping through the Seasons \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Chapter 13. Ensuring Beekeeping Success: Common Mistakes + Best Practices \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Acknowledgments \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Glossary \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Notes \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Suggested Resources \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Index \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"University of Texas Press","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52670818681112,"sku":"9781477329511","price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/for-the-bees-a-handbook-for-happy-beekeeping-paperback-softback-9781477329511","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}