Honey from the Earth
Honey from the Earth

Author: Eric Tourneret

Publisher:

Published: 2018-10

Total Pages: 352

ISBN-13: 9780984287376

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The most visually stunning view of worldwide beekeeping and honey hunting ever produced. Shot over 10 years in 23 countries on six continents. Internationally acclaimed photography by Eric Tourneret is complemented by insightful stories by leading honey bee experts from around the world. The book documents the amazing diversity of beekeeping methods: honey hunting off of cliffs and gigantic trees in Asia (Nepal, India, Indonesia); tree hive beekeeping in Russia; skep beekeeping in Germany; log hives in France, Mexico, and Turkey; industrial beekeeping in China and the US; honey hunting in Congo and Cameroon; traditional beekeeping in Ethiopia; migratory beekeeping in Romania and Argentina; organic honey production in Australia; manuka honey from New Zealand; urban beekeeping in Paris, New York, London, and Berlin; stingless bees of Brazil, Panama, Costa Rica, and Mexico; beehouse beekeeping in Slovenia and Switzerland, and much more. Experts that contributed to this volume include Dr. Tom Seeley (Cornell University), Kirk Webster (USA), Jurgen Tautz (Germany), David Roubik (Panama/USA), and others. The beautiful photography is both inspiring and calling into question our modern agricultural and land-use practices that threaten the bees¿ survival, and ours. A tribute to the natural and cultural diversity of this planet, Honey From The Earth is also a plea to conserve this fragile beauty.

The Tears of Re
The Tears of Re

Author: Gene Kritsky

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Published: 2015-10-08

Total Pages: 159

ISBN-13: 0199361401

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According to Egyptian mythology, when the ancient Egyptian sun god Re cried, his tears turned into honey bees upon touching the ground. For this reason, the honey bee was sacrosanct in ancient Egyptian culture. From the art depicting bees on temple walls to the usage of beeswax as a healing ointment, the honey bee was a pervasive cultural motif in ancient Egypt because of its connection to the sun god Re. Gene Kritsky delivers a concise introduction of the relationship between the honey bee and ancient Egyptian culture, through the lenses of linguistics, archeology, religion, health, and economics. Kritsky delves into ancient Egypt's multifaceted society, and traces the importance of the honey bee in everything from death rituals to trade. In doing so, Kritsky brings new evidence to light of how advanced and fascinating the ancient Egyptians were. This richly illustrated work appeals to a broad range of interests. For archeology lovers, Kritsky delves into the archeological evidence of Egyptian beekeeping and discusses newly discovered tombs, as well as evidence of manmade hives. Linguists will be fascinated by Kritsky's discussion of the first documented written evidence of the honeybee hieroglyph. And anyone interested in ancient Egypt or ancient cultures in general will be intrigued by Kritsky's treatment of the first documented beekeepers. This book provides a unique social commentary of a community so far removed from modern humans chronologically speaking, and yet so fascinating because of the stunning advances their society made. Beekeeping is the latest evidence of how ahead of their times the Egyptians were, and the ensuing narrative is as captivating as every other aspect of ancient Egyptian culture.

Little Book of Bees
Little Book of Bees

Author: Hilary Kearney

Publisher: Harry N. Abrams

Published: 2019-09-10

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781419738685

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"Bees first appeared on Earth an incredible 130 million years ago. Since the time of the dinosaurs, evolutions has taken these amazing creatures on a remarkable journey, and there are now 20,000 species on the planet. The Little Book of Bees is for apiarists, Queen Bees, nature-lovers, and bee enthusiasts everyshere. *Learn the Story of Bees, from Evolution to Identification. *Explore Types of and Uses for honey. *Dive Into the World of Beekeeping. *Discover New Ways to Support Our Bee Buddies." -- back cover

Wild Honey Bees
Wild Honey Bees

Author: Ingo Arndt

Publisher: Princeton University Press

Published: 2022-02-01

Total Pages: 226

ISBN-13: 0691235090

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A lavishly illustrated exploration of the mysterious, hidden world of forest-dwelling wild honey bees—with new insights that promise to revolutionize conservation and beekeeping The honey bee, a key pollinator, is now an endangered species, threatened by human activity and loss of biodiversity. Because of this, understanding forest-dwelling wild honey bees—which are more resistant to diseases and parasites than honey bees kept by beekeepers—is more important than ever before. In this lavishly illustrated book, Ingo Arndt, one of the world’s best wildlife photographers, and Jürgen Tautz, one of the world’s leading bee experts, set out on the trail of wild honey bees, bringing back sensational photographs, some of which document behaviors never captured before, and new scientific insights that promise to revolutionize conservation and beekeeping. A remarkable number of wild honey bee colonies still exist, living in hollow trees inside the forest, largely unnoticed by humans. This book explores the fascinating secret world of wild honey bees, including the adaptations and behaviors they have acquired to survive and the new challenges they face today. Featuring incredible macro and wide-angle photographs, some taken from inside hives, Wild Honey Bees is a unique collaboration that documents a major research project and offers critical new insights about these essential creatures. A stunning photographic record that documents for the first time the original way of life of the endangered, forest-dwelling honey bee A unique collaboration between one of the world’s best wildlife photographers and one of its leading bee experts Features incredible macro and wide-angle photographs, some from inside the hive, depicting bees as never seen before Offers fascinating new insights into the mysterious, hidden world of the wild honey bee

Robbing The Bees
Robbing The Bees

Author: Holley Bishop

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2012-12-25

Total Pages: 362

ISBN-13: 1471109313

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"In that glistening dollop, I could taste the sun and the water, the metallic minerals of the soil, the tang of the goldenrod and the wildflowers blooming around the meadow" Essential to the food, drink, religion, economics , medicine and arts of every civilisation since the Egyptians, honey - and the bees that make it - have been a vital part of the human record for millennia, appearing on cave paintings, wax tablets and papyrus scrolls. From the temples of the Nile to the hives behind the author's house, men and women have had a long, rapturous love affair with the beehive. ROBBING THE BEES is a biography, history, celebration and love letter to bees and their magical produce. Holley Bishop follows beekeeper Donald Smiley on his daily tasks then explores the lively science, culture and lore that surround each step of the process and each stage of lives of the bees and their honey. Throughout are the author's lyrical reflections on her own beekeeping experiences, the business and gastronomical world of honey, the myriad varieties of honey (as distinct as the provenance of wine), as well as recipes, illustrations and historical quotes. Combining passionate research, rich detail, and fascinating anecdote, ROBBING THE BEES is a sumptuous look at the oldest, most delectable food in the world.

The Lives of Bees
The Lives of Bees

Author: Thomas D. Seeley

Publisher: Princeton University Press

Published: 2019-05-28

Total Pages: 370

ISBN-13: 0691166765

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Seeley, a world authority on honey bees, sheds light on why wild honey bees are still thriving while those living in managed colonies are in crisis. Drawing on the latest science as well as insights from his own pioneering fieldwork, he describes in extraordinary detail how honey bees live in nature and shows how this differs significantly from their lives under the management of beekeepers. Seeley presents an entirely new approach to beekeeping--Darwinian Beekeeping--which enables honey bees to use the toolkit of survival skills their species has acquired over the past thirty million years, and to evolve solutions to the new challenges they face today. He shows beekeepers how to use the principles of natural selection to guide their practices, and he offers a new vision of how beekeeping can better align with the natural habits of honey bees.

Honey Bees
Honey Bees

Author: Stephen Buchmann

Publisher: Ember

Published: 2011-07-12

Total Pages: 226

ISBN-13: 0385737718

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In Honey Bees: Letters From the Hive, bee expert Stephen Buchmann takes readers on an incredible tour. Enter a beehive--one part nursery, one part honey factory, one part queen bee sanctum--then fly through backyard gardens, open fields, and deserts where wildflowers bloom. It's fascinating--and delicious! Hailed for their hard work and harmonious society, bees make possible life on earth as we know it. This fundamental link between bees and humans reaches beyond biology to our environment and our culture: bees have long played important roles in art, religion, literature, and medicine--and, of course, in the kitchen. For honey fanatics and all who have a sweet tooth, this book not only entertains and enlightens but also reminds us of the fragility of humanity's relationship with nature. Includes illustrations and photographs throughout.

Help the Honey Bees
Help the Honey Bees

Author: Grace Hansen

Publisher: ABDO

Published: 2018-12-15

Total Pages: 27

ISBN-13: 1532182996

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This title will teach readers about honey bees and where they live. It will also let readers know that some honey bee populations are in decline due to pesticide use, habitat loss, pollution, and more. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Jumbo is an imprint of Abdo Kids, a division of ABDO.

Keeping Bees with a Smile
Keeping Bees with a Smile

Author: Fedor Lazutin

Publisher: New Society Publishers

Published: 2020-04-07

Total Pages: 402

ISBN-13: 1550927205

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The updated bestselling guide to laid-back beekeeping for all, naturally! Are you a beginner beekeeper curious about bees or a practicing beekeeper looking for natural alternatives that work? Then this book is for you! In the second edition of the bestselling beekeeping guide Keeping Bees with a Smile , Fedor Lazutin, one of Europe's most successful natural beekeepers, shares the bee-friendly approach to apiculture that is fun, healthful, rewarding, and accessible to all. This new edition includes dozens of color photographs, new hive management techniques, and an updated version of "Lazutin hive" plans. Additional coverage includes: Keeping bees naturally without interfering in their lives Starting an apiary for free by attracting local bee swarms Building low-maintenance hives that mimic how bees live in nature Keeping colonies healthy and strong without any drugs, sugar, or gimmickry Helping bees to overwinter successfully even in harsh climates Enhancing local nectar plant resources Producing truly natural honey without robbing the bees Reversing the global bee decline... right in your backyard! Keeping Bees with a Smile is an invaluable resource for apiculture beginners and professionals alike, complete with plans for making bee-friendly, well-insulated horizontal hives with extra-deep frames, plus other fascinating beekeeping advice you won't find anywhere else.

Bee to Honey
Bee to Honey

Author: Sarah Ridley

Publisher: Wayland

Published: 2018-01-25

Total Pages: 24

ISBN-13: 9781526306043

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Honey is a tasty food, but do you know where it comes from and how it ends up on the supermarket shelves? Follow the story of honey from the worker bees visiting flowers, through what happens in the hive and the collection process to a jar in your cupboard! The simple text in this book, suitable for children aged 5+, is accompanied by large, attractive photographs. Where food comes from is a series for young children, helping them question where their food comes from. It uncovers the role of bee keepers and others and begins an exploration of food groups. Children studying science topics including how plants change over time and healthy eating will also find these books useful.