Collins Beekeepers Bible: Bees, Honey, Recipes and Other Home Uses by .. (Englis

Description: Collins Beekeepers Bible by .. The most comprehensive beekeeping resource ever published. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The most comprehensive beekeeping resource ever published. This ultimate guide covers all the practical essentials and will teach you everything about caring for bees and safe hive management, with clear instructions and step-by-step illustrations. It also contains a wealth of information about the culinary, medicinal, cosmetic and domestic uses of honey, beeswax and pollen.So much more than just a practical handbook, this beautiful almanac is also a fascinating read, overflowing with charming bee trivia, fascinating folklore, an engaging history of beekeeping and much more besides. Discover bees in literature, learn how to craft beeswax candles, preserve fine wood with your own home-made furniture polish, or indulge your skin with lavender and beeswax hand cream. Enjoy over 100 glorious honey recipes for cakes and breads, sauces and marinades, drinks and even flavoured spirits!Fully illustrated with practical photography, stunning illustrations and unique etchings, this is an invaluable handbook as well as a beautiful addition to your coffee table, whether youre an active beekeeper with buzzing hives, or an armchair enthusiast who daydreams about harvesting your own honey.The plight of the honeybee has been widely reported, as numbers fall at an alarming rate. But its vital role in crop pollination and global agricultural means that the survival of the honeybee is essential; if it is to endure into the next century, we must take it seriously now. The Collins Beekeepers Bible does just that, bestowing readers with all there is to know about bees, in the hope that it will help secure the future of this fascinating insect.CONTENTS INCLUDEo History of honey and beekeepingo Building a beehive & staying safeo Caring for your bees - pests & diseaseso Growing flowers for beeso Collecting your honeyo Household uses for honey and beeswaxo Homeopathic, medicinal and cosmetic uses for honey and polleno Home craftso Recipes for home-made food and drinks featuring honey Notes A comprehensive beekeeping resource, covering all the essentials for caring and management, with clear instructions and illustrations. As well as practical info on the bees themselves, there are also culinary, medicinal, cosmetic and domestic uses for the honey, beeswax and pollen, as well as facts, trivia and folklore. Author Biography Richard A. Jones: Writer, entomologist, ecologist and high-profile UK expert on insects. Contributor and scientific advisor to BBC Wildlife Magazine and New Scientist.Sharon Sweeney-Lynch: Freelance writer for the Guardian, the Independent, The Times Higher Education Supplement and various consumer magazines.Sally BucknallClaire Waring Review This paving slab of a book should be on the shelf of every country person… detailed, well written and joyful to the eye Country LifeA beautiful and practical guide to the world of bees and beekeeping. The Daily Telegraphs Gardening section Long Description The most comprehensive beekeeping resource ever published. This ultimate guide covers all the practical essentials and will teach you everything about caring for bees and safe hive management, with clear instructions and step-by-step illustrations. It also contains a wealth of information about the culinary, medicinal, cosmetic and domestic uses of honey, beeswax and pollen. So much more than just a practical handbook, this beautiful almanac is also a fascinating read, overflowing with charming bee trivia, fascinating folklore, an engaging history of beekeeping and much more besides. Discover bees in literature, learn how to craft beeswax candles, preserve fine wood with your own home-made furniture polish, or indulge your skin with lavender and beeswax hand cream. Enjoy over 100 glorious honey recipes for cakes and breads, sauces and marinades, drinks and even flavoured spirits! Fully illustrated with practical photography, stunning illustrations and unique etchings, this is an invaluable handbook as well as a beautiful addition to your coffee table, whether youre an active beekeeper with buzzing hives, or an armchair enthusiast who daydreams about harvesting your own honey. The plight of the honeybee has been widely reported, as numbers fall at an alarming rate. But its vital role in crop pollination and global agricultural means that the survival of the honeybee is essential; if it is to endure into the next century, we must take it seriously now. The Collins Beekeepers Bible does just that, bestowing readers with all there is to know about bees, in the hope that it will help secure the future of this fascinating insect. CONTENTS INCLUDE o History of honey and beekeeping o Building a beehive & staying safe o Caring for your bees - pests & diseases o Growing flowers for bees o Collecting your honey o Household uses for honey and beeswax o Homeopathic, medicinal and cosmetic uses for honey and pollen o Home crafts o Recipes for home-made food and drinks featuring honey Review Quote This paving slab of a book should be on the shelf of every country person… detailed, well written and joyful to the eye Country LifeA beautiful and practical guide to the world of bees and beekeeping. The Daily Telegraphs Gardening section Feature 150 col illus * The most comprehensive guide to beekeeping and its by-products ever to be published * Timely and pertinent publication, with honeybees and their predicament being widely reported across international media and press * Promotions with British Beekeepers Association, local Beekeeping societies and the National History Museum * Promotion with Beekeepers training courses and apiary suppliers * Extensive coverage in Beekeeping magazines (Beecraft, Beekeeping Quarterly) and national and regional radio (Today Programme) Description for Sales People The most comprehensive beekeeping resource ever published. This ultimate guide covers all the practical essentials and will teach you everything about caring for bees and safe hive management, with clear instructions and step-by-step illustrations. It also contains a wealth of information about the culinary, medicinal, cosmetic and domestic uses of honey, beeswax and pollen. So much more than just a practical handbook, this beautiful almanac is also a fascinating read, overflowing with charming bee trivia, fascinating folklore, an engaging history of beekeeping and much more besides. Discover bees in literature, learn how to craft beeswax candles, preserve fine wood with your own home-made furniture polish, or indulge your skin with lavender and beeswax hand cream. Enjoy over 100 glorious honey recipes for cakes and breads, sauces and marinades, drinks and even flavoured spirits! Fully illustrated with practical photography, stunning illustrations and unique etchings, this is an invaluable handbook as well as a beautiful addition to your coffee table, whether youre an active beekeeper with buzzing hives, or an armchair enthusiast who daydreams about harvesting your own honey. The plight of the honeybee has been widely reported, as numbers fall at an alarming rate. But its vital role in crop pollination and global agricultural means that the survival of the honeybee is essential; if it is to endure into the next century, we must take it seriously now. The Collins Beekeepers Bible does just that, bestowing readers with all there is to know about bees, in the hope that it will help secure the future of this fascinating insect. CONTENTS INCLUDE o History of honey and beekeeping o Building a beehive & staying safe o Caring for your bees - pests & diseases o Growing flowers for bees o Collecting your honey o Household uses for honey and beeswax o Homeopathic, medicinal and cosmetic uses for honey and pollen o Home crafts o Recipes for home-made food and drinks featuring honey * The most comprehensive guide to beekeeping and its by-products ever to be published * Timely and pertinent publication, with honeybees and their predicament being widely reported across international media and press * Promotions with British Beekeepers Association, local Beekeeping societies and the National History Museum * Promotion with Beekeepers training courses and apiary suppliers * Extensive coverage in Beekeeping magazines (Beecraft, Beekeeping Quarterly) and national and regional radio (Today Programme) Details ISBN0007279892 Pages 416 Year 2010 ISBN-10 0007279892 ISBN-13 9780007279890 Format Hardcover Media Book Imprint Collins Subtitle Bees, Honey, Recipes and Other Home Uses Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 638.1 Publication Date 2010-03-18 Language English Author .. UK Release Date 2010-03-18 Illustrations 150 col illus Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Alternative 9780007437597 Audience General AU Release Date 2010-04-30 NZ Release Date 2010-05-13 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:160755547;

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