Abson, D.J. The Wonders of a Bee Hive. A Nutshell in Verse.
1st. Ed. Pub. NBB 2002 6 pages with b/w. illus. 4to. A fine softback.
Beekeeping in a Nutshell Number 73. A charming verse guide to beekeeping throughout the year.
£3.00 [ref: 54725]

Adam, Brother. In Search of the Best Strains of Bees. And the Results of the Evaluation of the Crosses and Races.
Fac. Rep. Pub. Northern Bee Books / Dadant & Sons. 2010 pp.206 with plates and photograph frontispiece. 8vo. A new softback.
£12.00 [ref: 48466]

Alford, D.V. Bumblebees.
Rep. Pub. NBB. 2009 pp.ix, 352 with figs. throughout. A new softback.
Dr. Alford’s book was the first comprehensive study of these insects for over 60 years. It deals with their life history and habits in considerable detail. Illustrated keys to species are provided.
£18.50 [ref: 43504]

Aston, D. and Bucknall, S. Keeping Healthy Honey Bees.
Pub. NBB. 2010 pp.xii, 194 with b/w. photographs. 4to. A new softback.
This book is packed full of relevant, practical information backed up by sufficient theory to suit the purists. It is easy to read and the layout cannot be faulted. Everything a budding beekeeper or one with many years experience, needs to know is here.
£17.00 [ref: 45202]

Aston, D. and Bucknall, S. Plants and Honey Bees. Their relationships.
Rep. Pub. NBB. 2009 pp.151 with illustrations. 8vo. A new softback.
This book is about the European honey, or hive bee, Apis mellifera and the flowers and plants it utilises in the British Isles.
£20.50 [ref: 40183]

Ballard, M. &. Ginman, M. The Bee Farmers Association. Beekeeping in a Nutshell No. 115.
Pub. Northern Bee Books. 2015 A fine copy. Softback.
£3.00 [ref: 48533]

Benjamin, A. & McCallum, B. Bees in the City. The urban beekeepers’ handbook.
1st. Ed. Pub. Guardian Books. 2011 pp.viii, 247. 8vo. A fine hardback in fine dw.
Provides extensive, practical information for the novice urban beekeeper, including tips on getting started and a month-by-month job guide. It also suggests creative ways you can help bees in your own back garden without keeping a hive.
£12.00 [ref: 56415]

Benjamin, A. &. McCallum, B. Keeping Bees and Making Honey.
1st. Ed. Pub. David & Charles. 2008 pp.127 with colour photos and illus., throughout. Large 8vo. A fine softback. RRP £14.99.
£8.00 [ref: 56136]

Benton, T. Bumblebees. The New Naturalist No.98.
1st. Ed. Pub. Collins. 2006 A vg. copy in same dustwrapper. Out-of-print.
‘New Naturalist Bumblebees’ examines all aspects of the natural history of bumblebees, from their life cycle to foraging behaviour, their psychology and conservation. Ted Benton combines 15 years of his own field studies and unique photographic record of each species with all the latest research, to provide a detailed and comprehensive account of the lives and conservation status of the 22 remaining species of bumblebees found in the UK.
£80.00 [ref: 44023]

Blackiston, H. Building Beehives for Dummies.
1st. Ed. Pub. John Wiley & Sons. 2013 pp.xvi, 268 with b/w. photos. and illus. Royal 8vo. A nr. fine softback.
This book provides everything you need to learn how to build some of the world's most popular hives and beekeeping accessories. For each design it includes a detailed materials list, step-by-step instructions, and illustrative drawings that show how the components all fit together.
£10.00 [ref: 54150]