Buzz

Buzz

Author: Thor Hanson

Publisher: Basic Books

Published: 2018-07-10

Total Pages: 321

ISBN-13: 0465098800

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As seen on PBS's American Spring LIVE, the award-winning author of The Triumph of Seeds and Feathers presents a natural and cultural history of bees: the buzzing wee beasties that make the world go round. Bees are like oxygen: ubiquitous, essential, and, for the most part, unseen. While we might overlook them, they lie at the heart of relationships that bind the human and natural worlds. In Buzz, the beloved Thor Hanson takes us on a journey that begins 125 million years ago, when a wasp first dared to feed pollen to its young. From honeybees and bumbles to lesser-known diggers, miners, leafcutters, and masons, bees have long been central to our harvests, our mythologies, and our very existence. They've given us sweetness and light, the beauty of flowers, and as much as a third of the foodstuffs we eat. And, alarmingly, they are at risk of disappearing. As informative and enchanting as the waggle dance of a honeybee, Buzz shows us why all bees are wonders to celebrate and protect. Read this book and you'll never overlook them again.


Bee in Balance

Bee in Balance

Author: Amber Rose

Publisher: Starpoint Enterprises Limited

Published: 1994

Total Pages: 267

ISBN-13: 9780964181007

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BEE IN BALANCE: HEALING THE WHOLE PERSON WITH HONEYBEES, ORIENTAL MEDICINE, & COMMON SENSE, is more than just another self-help guide. Inspired by the recovery of many MS, Arthritis & chronically ill patients, BEE IN BALANCE offers its readers a unique synthesis of Bee Venom Therapy, acupuncture and psychotherapy. The book is divided into three parts: Part I focuses on Bee Venom Therapy: common questions & answers, warnings, reactions, & instructions. Part 2 looks at Oriental Medicine & its relationship to Bee Venom Therapy. A workbook format allows the reader to experience the Five Elements of Chinese Medicine & create a uniquely individualized treatment plan. Bee stings are based on acupuncture points. This section includes many detailed illustrations of the major acupuncture meridians. Part 3 discusses other important steps useful in the healing process. There is also an extensive bibliography & appendix. This approach to healing is unlike anything you've ever seen before. The author is a pioneer in a whole new field of medicine. BEE IN BALANCE is the first self-help guide ever published on Bee Venom Therapy. It is bound to become a classic. Order now from: Starpoint Enterprises, LTD., 5419 Roosevelt St., Bethesda, MD 20817, (301) 530-0472.


The Amber Forest

The Amber Forest

Author: George O. Poinar

Publisher: Princeton University Press

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 302

ISBN-13: 9780691057286

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The Poinars are world leaders in the study of amber fossils and have spent years examining the uniquely rich supply that has survived from the ancient forests of the Dominican Republic. They draw on their research here to reconstruct in words, drawings, and spectacular color photographs the ecosystem that existed on the island of Hispaniola between fifteen and forty-five million years ago. The Poinars present richly detailed drawings of how the forests once appeared. They discuss how and when life colonized Hispaniola and what caused some forms to become extinct. Along the way, they describe how amber is formed, how and where it has been preserved, and how it is mined, sold, and occasionally forged for profit today.


Bees

Bees

Author: Tom Jackson

Publisher:

Published: 2021-05

Total Pages: 224

ISBN-13: 9781838860868

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With full captions explaining how bees live, function communally, communicate, feed, and reproduce, Bees is an insightful examination in 150 outstanding color photographs of mankind's favorite insect. Honey bees, bumblebees, mining bees, dwarf bees, carpenter, leafcutter, and mason bees: bees come in many different types, with more than 16,000 species worldwide. The bees we are most familiar with, bumblebees and honey bees, live in colonies and play a major role in pollinating the crops, plants, and flowers around us. And bees produce honey, reputedly the food of the gods--a function of bees' lifecycle, which humans have exploited for millennia. Many bees today are domesticated, and beekeepers collect honey, beeswax, pollen, and royal jelly from hives for human use. A typical bee produces a teaspoon of honey in her lifetime. Bees can communicate many ways through the movement of their wings and bodies, most famously with the "waggle dance," where they make figure-eight circles to let other bees know the direction and distance of nectar. Bees is an outstanding collection of photographs showing these fascinating insects in their natural habitat.


Amber Ambrosia

Amber Ambrosia

Author: Rae St. Clair Bridgman

Publisher: FriesenPress

Published: 2021-04-14

Total Pages: 199

ISBN-13: 1525585797

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After saving the sacred snakes of Narcisse, Wil Wychwood and his cousin Sophie Isidor are hailed as the new heroes of MiddleGate. Yet their journey is far from over. Wil knows the black medallion he inherited once belonged to an ancient secret society, the Serpent’s Chain. But no one seems to know the story behind the medallion. The meaning of the black medallion with its silver arrow and five-pointed star isn’t the only mystery to be solved. The Serpent’s Chain is hardly finished with Wil, and they’ve returned with another nefarious scheme. Now, they’re after a magical honey from MiddleGate’s precious bees. Can Sophie and Wil stop their conspiracy and save the bees? Will they uncover the medallion’s true meaning, or will its secrets be lost to history?


Amber & Dusk

Amber & Dusk

Author: Lyra Selene

Publisher: Scholastic Inc.

Published: 2018-11-27

Total Pages: 362

ISBN-13: 1338210041

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In a magical world where the sun never sets, a gifted girl dreams to be in the royal court but once inside, she may not be prepared for the drama. Sylvie has always known she deserves more. Out in the permanent twilight of the Dusklands, her guardians called her power to create illusions a curse. But Sylvie knows it gives her a place in Coeur d’Or, the palais of the Amber Empress and her highborn legacies. So Sylvie sets off toward the Amber City, a glittering jewel under a sun that never sets, to take what is hers. But her hope for a better life is quickly dimmed. The empress invites her in only as part of a wicked wager among her powerful courtiers. Sylvie must assume a new name, Mirage, and begin to navigate secretive social circles and deadly games of intrigue in order to claim her spot. Soon it becomes apparent that nothing is as it appears and no one, including her cruel yet captivating sponsor, Sunder, will answer her questions. As Mirage strives to seize what should be her rightful place, she’ll have to consider whether it is worth the price she must pay . . . Lyra Selene weaves a lush and thrilling story of sacrifice, secrets, and star-crossed love set in a Parisian-inspired world where the sun never sets in this remarkable YA fantasy debut. Praise for Amber & Dusk “A shimmering tapestry of language, woven through with soaring beauty and subtle menace.” —Sara Holland, New York Times–bestselling author of the Everless series “Full of riotous color, fantastical locations, and surprising plot twists.” —School Library Journal


Beekeeping for Beginners

Beekeeping for Beginners

Author: Amber Bradshaw

Publisher: Rockridge Press

Published: 2019-06-25

Total Pages: 178

ISBN-13: 9781641524865

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Easy beekeeping for new-bees. Wouldn't it be great to raise your own bees, have a fresh supply of honey, and bring thousands of healthy pollinators into your yard? Beekeeping for Beginners is a simple, step-by-step guide that helps you learn the fundamentals of modern beekeeping. You (and your bees) will be buzzing with delight. From picking the right hive and bringing your bees home to surviving winter and collecting honey, experienced beekeeper Amber Bradshaw takes you on an easy-to-follow journey through your first year of beekeeping and beyond. Beekeeping for Beginners includes: Just the essentials--Learn everything you need to know to begin your first colony--written with brand new beekeepers in mind. Modern beekeeping--Start your colony off right with guides that feature the newest practices and current, natural approaches. Learn to speak bee--Clearly defined terms and a complete glossary will have you talking like a pro beekeeper in no time. Begin your beekeeping the right way--and avoid getting stung by mistakes--with Beekeeping for Beginners.


American Bee

American Bee

Author: James Maguire

Publisher: Rodale

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 366

ISBN-13: 1594862141

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A narrative portrait of the America's national spelling bee competition offers insight into its subculture of young wordsmiths, competitive parents, and spectator tension, sharing the stories of five top contestants to offer insight into their ambitions and winning strategies. 40,000 first printing.