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THE WORLD OF A BEE FARMER

John H B Rawson 2008 203 pages Soft cover £15 (€22.50) Code R400

John Rawson has made his living entirely from honey bee farming for 42 years. In this book he shares much valuable experience as well as conveying his delight in honey bees and the English countryside. Included are encouraging letters sent by R O B Manley (one of the great British beekeepers of the 20th Century) to Rawson when he was starting out in the 1960s, as well as anecdotes describing the ups and downs of commercial bee farming. An enjoyable read for beekeepers.

HONEY WINES AND BEERS

Clara Furness 2008 reprint 32 pages soft cover £6 (€9) Code F605

Clara Furness was an expert candle maker and wine maker. During the 1970s and 1980s she wrote many articles, explaining how to make all types of honey wines, mead and beers, and these are reproduced in this book. Clara is and Beers excellent at providing recipes that work, and this book provides all the information that any home brewer needs for success.

GUIDE TO BEES OF BRITAIN

Field Studies Council 2008 8-page fold-out chart £3.75 (€5.60) Code P07

A laminated field guide to 28 of the 250 bee species that are found in the UK — these 28 are selected as those found most commonly in British gardens.

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