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]

Alford, D.V. The Life of the Bumblebee.
Rep. Pub. NBB. 2009 pp.80. A new copy in card covers.
Aimed at the general reader, this book tells the fascinating story of the life of the bumblebee. Nest Building, The Development of Colonies, Foraging, Winter Survival and Natural Enemies are all described. Brief details are provided on each of the 25 British bumblebee species.
£11.00 [ref: 41691]

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]

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]

Bleasdale, Joe. Care of Bees in Warre and Top Bar Hives.
Pub. NBB. 2014 pp.x, 112 with colour photographs and line drawings. 8vo. A new softback.
Aimed at those using the increasingly popular Warré and Top Bar Hives and anyone who wishes to stop the use of chemicals in their beekeeping. It gives practical guidance, with clear instructions, line drawings, and photographs.
£12.00 [ref: 47870]

Briggs, M. Honey. And its many health benefits.
Pub. Abbeydale Press. 2008 pp.160. 8vo. A fine hardback. RRP £6.99.
A great book. Looks at how honey is made, the history of its uses plus a section dedicated to culinary recipes, health and beauty.
£5.00 [ref: 48966]

Briggs, Margaret. Honey. A modern healer.
1st. Ed. Pub. Abbeydale Press. 2007 pp.160 with b/w. illus. Tall 8vo. A vg. hdbk.
£4.00 [ref: 52541]