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NO FEAR OF BEES/KEINE ANGST VOR BIENEN

Heinrich Gritsch 2007 180 pages Hardback £30 (€45) Code G300

This is a beautiful book which the author describes as being for “people who love honey and nature, for pupils, teachers and beekeepers”,

Over 400 fantastic colour photographs provided by 40 photographers accompany the succinct English and German text depicting all aspects of apiculture, and associated human culture. Beekeeper or not, nobody can resist turning the pages of this book!

BEES AS POLLINATORS IN BRAZIL — ASSESSING THE STATUS AND SUGGESTING BEST PRACTICES

Edited by Vera Lucia Imperatriz-Fonsceca, Antonio Mauro Saraiva and David De Jong 2006 96 pages plus 14 pages of colour images and illustrations soft cover £29.30 (€44) Code 1400

This book is the outcome of the Workshop Sao Paulo Declaration on Pollinators plus Five held at the University of Sao Paulo, Brazil in October 2003, focussing on ways to maximise the usefulness of indigenous pollinators and improved management of Africanised honey bees. Chapters cover: Surveying and monitoring of pollinators in natural landscapes and in cultivated fields; Assessment of pollinator-mediated gene flow; and Bee management for pollination purposes, including bumblebees, solitary bees, honey bees and stingless bees. The book includes tables of cultivated plants that probably benefit from pollination by solitary bees, recommendations for individual crops, and stingless bees used as crop pollinators, also the outcome from a workshop on /information Technology for Pollinator Initiatives. These workshops were co-ordinated by the International Pollinators Initiative and included participation by leaders of the African, Brazilian, European, and North American Pollinators Initiatives. This book serves as a guideline for initiatives in Brazil and neighbouring countries, and as a model for other pollinator initiatives.

Brazil has successfully demonstrated viable pollination techniques using several species of social stingless bees and with other groups of indigenous social and solitary bees, and probably has the largest number of university employed bee researchers in the world.

BEFRIENDING BUMBLE BEES

Elaine Evans, lan Burns and Marla Spivak 2007 65 pages spiral bound soft cover £15.50 (€23.20) Code E400

A wonderful guide for anyone who likes bumblebees, wants to know more, and to rear colonies. This new text has been prepared by the University of Minnesota Extension Department, so it refers to North American species of bumblebees and habitat. However, the clear guidance provided, combined with the useful pictures and diagrams will be valuable for bumblebee enthusiasts in other parts of the world. Part one is about bumblebees, the benefits they bring and how they live. Part two consists of six chapters detailing how to raise them, while Part three provides additional information. Very well written text accompanied by excellent colour pictures.

BEEKEEPING AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT

ICIMOD 2007 35 pages soft cover Free fo download at www.icimod.org

A new booklet published by ICIMOD, the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development, based in Kathmandu, Nepal, it nicely sets out the argument for beekeeping’s role in rural development. Well illustrated and with clear diagrams, it will give the reader a rapid appreciation of the benefits of beekeeping for rural livelihoods, and understanding of appropriate entry points for intervention.

THE BACKYARD BEEKEEPER

Kim Flottum 2005 167 pages soft cover £19.80 (€29.70) Code F555

This entertaining and interesting book benefits from Kim Flottum’s extensive knowledge of beekeeping in North America and carries the subtitle An absolute beginner's guide to Keeping bees in your yard and garden. The aim of the book is to widen the appeal of beekeeping as an enjoyable and accessible pastime. The first three chapters cover an introduction to bees and beekeeping plus what to expect during your first year. Chapter 4 explains what you can make and do with beeswax — clearly explained recipes for making candles, soap and cosmetics, and Chapter 5 considers honey — delicious recipes for drinks, salads and desserts. This book would certainly encourage the beginner to get started.

A BEGINNER’S GUIDE TO BEEKEEPING IN KENYA

Tom Carroll 2006 88 pages soft cover £18 (€27) Code C060

A good description of beekeeping as it practised today in Kenya. Clear, practical information begins with an introduction to beekeeping, the different types of hives and how to get started. An explanation of the beekeeping year is followed by the harvesting and marketing of bee products, and then the costs and profits of starting a beekeeping enterprise. Colour photographs accompany the text and useful annexes offer recipes for value-added products and sources of further information. This is a realistic and practical text for beginner beekeepers in Kenya and other parts of Africa.

REPRINTED RESOURCES

PLANTS VISITED BY BEES AND OTHER USEFUL PLANTS OF UMALILA, SOUTHERN TANZANIA

Paul Latham 2007 216 pages A4 soft cover £17 (€25.50) Code L500

The first chapter describes beekeeping in Umalila and emphasises its importance. The following section on plants has been steadily increased by Paul Latham’s six visits to Umalila during the last ten years, allowing this third edition to provide details of over 150 plants, many with multiple uses in addition to their nectar and/or pollen reserves. Arrays of excellent colour photographs accompany every entry. The aim of the book is to help farmers and development workers to identify plant species and to encourage planting and conservation.

BOOKS BY BROTHER ADAM

BREEDING THE HONEYBEE

First published in 1987 118 pages soft cover £11 (€16.5) Code A210

IN SEARCH OF THE BEST STRAINS OF BEES

First published in 1983 206 pages soft cover £11 (€16.5) Code A220

‘Back by popular demand’ Northern Bee Books have reprinted two books by one of the legends of world beekeeping - Brother Adam, who devoted his life to the honey bee.

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