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No: AUTHOR TITLE DATE ABOUT THE BOOK LOAN RET
105 Edwardes, Tickner The Bee-master of Warrilow 1921 3rd ed. Some photos
101 Mace, Herbert Adventures Among Bees N.D. Personal story of beekeeping. Photos.
100 Metcalfe,F.H. The Bee Community 1948 the study of an insect.Many illustrations/photos
90 Butler,C.G. The Honeybee 1949 Intro to sense-physiology and behaviour
93 Mace, Herbert A Book About the Bee N.D. Number of interesting photos
98 Maeterlinck,Maurice The Life of the Bee 1903 7th ed.Translated study of bees
63 Macfie, D.T. Beekeeping & Honey Production N.D. Illustrations/Photos
112 Hawks, Ellison Bees Shown to Children Series 1920 For older children. Colour photos Click here to return to NBBKA.org
128 Teale, Edwin Way The Golden Throng 1946 "A book about bees" Many photos
79 James, E.L.B. Beekeeping for beginners and others 1949 Very detailed book on beekeeping. Illustrated
43 Bielby,W.B. Home Honey Production 1977 Basic beekeeping book. Many illustrations
134 Wallace, Karen Busy Buzzy Bee 1999 Book for children beginning to read
111 Tinsley, Joseph Beekeeping 1945 Includes preparation of honey & wax for show
53 Aebi,O.+ H. Mastering the Art of Beekeeping 1982 Volume 1 Interesting American book
54 Aebi,O.+ H. Mastering the Art of Beekeeping 1982 Volume 2 As below
82 Phillips,Everett P Beekeeping 1939 2nd ed.American.Lots of information/pictures
110 Edwardes,Tickner Beekeeping for All 1941 6th ed. A manual of honeycraft
119 Sechrist, Edward L. Amateur Beekeeping 1958 "Easy-read"beekeeping. Illustrated
122 Storch, H At the Hive Entrance 1985 Observation handbook
104 Sammataro&Avitabile The Beekeeper's Handbook 1981 Simple straightforward guide to beekeeping
124 Hooper, Ted Guide to Bees and Honey 1991 3rd Ed. Fully revised. Well illustrated 05/10/2002
94 Deans, A.S.C. The Beekeepers Encyclopedia 1949 Many photos/illustrations.Lot of information
115 Johansson Some Important operations in bee management 1978 Beekeeping practice and scientific research
121 Yates,J.D.& B.D. Beekeeping study notes 1991 2nd Ed.For BBKA exams Basic & Intermediate
33 Cowan, T.W. British Beekeeper's Guide Book 1891 Interesting old book with illustrations
102 Stuart, F.S. Bee-keeping Practice 1945 A hobby & commercial undertaking
88 More, Daphne Discovering Beekeeping 1977 Beginner's handbook. Illustrated
39 Schofield,A.N. Bee-Keeping 1973 Beginner's handbook. Illustrated
26 Herrod-Hempsall, W. The Bee-Keeper's Guide 5th Ed. 1942  Management of bees in moveable comb hives
36 Times Bee-master Bee-Keeping 1864 Includes letters to "The Times".  Illustrated
80 Dugat, Father M. The Skyscraper Hive N.D. Translated by Norman C.Reeves
6 Showler, Karl The Observation Hive 1985 2nd Ed. Many photos/illustrations
97 Dadant, M.G. Outapiaries and their management 1932 American beekeeping
130 Dartington, Robin Management of a Honeybee Colony 1999 With the Dartington Long-deep Hive
132 Dartington, Robin New Beekeeping in a Long Deep Hive 1985 Comprehensive book. Photos/illustrations
106 Chapman, A. D'Arcy A Honeybee and Her Master 1936 Written for children of 12 +
67 Brother Adam In Search of the Best Strains of Bees 1983 Results of the evaluations of thecrosses & races
71 Root, A.I. & E.R. The ABC and XYZ of Bee Culture 1940 Encyc pertaining to scientific & practical culture
64 Kelsey, W.Eric The Spell of the Honeybee 1945 General beekeeping, many illustrations
51 Butler, Colin G The World of the Honeybee 1954 Reprint 1977 General beekeeping. Many photos
84 Stuart, Frank S City of the Bees 1947 "imaginative fantasy" No illustrations/photos
89 Wadey, H.J. The Behaviour of Bees & Beekeepers 1948 Light-hearted look at beekeeping 04/06/2003
35 Francon, Julien The Mind of the Bees 1939 Translated study of bees
103 Kenly, Julie Closson Cities of Wax 1935 "Easy read" book. Many illustrations
113 Harris, W.H The Honeybee N.D. Nature,homes and products. Some illustrations
49 Frisch, Karl von Bees 1972 Vision, chemical senses and language
131 Taylor, Frank Make Yourself a Nucleus Hive 1990 Detachable plan in back of book
10 BBKA BBKA Hive Plan No.2 N.D. Double Walled Hive (W.B.C.)
68 Abbot, C.P. Queen Breeding for Amateurs 1947 Author's illustrations make clear the text. 09/02/2003
92 Pellet, Frank C. Practical Queen Rearing 1929 4th Ed. American "in-depth" book. 09/02/2003
87 Cook, Vince Queen Rearing Simplified 1986 Bee breading. Many photos/illustrations. 05/10/2002
70 Snelgrove,L.E. Queen Rearing 1946 An authority on queen rearing 09/02/2003
81 Snelgrove, L.E. The Introduction of Queen Bees 1948 3rd Ed. Includes Snelgrove 1 hour method.
96 Snelgrove, L.E. Swarming. It's Control & Prevention 1945 8th Ed.Various methods covered
99 Bent, E.R. Swarm Control Survey 1946 Includes swarm control methods 04/06/2003
109 Harker, Leonard S. Blazing the Trail 1938 Reminiscences of A.Z.Abushady (Bee-master)
60 Crane, Eva The Archaeology of Beekeeping 1983 First book to explore beekeeping archaeology
76 Wodehouse, R.P. Pollen Grains 1935 Their structure,identification and significance
95 Meyer, Owen Microscopy on a Shoestring…. 1984 Informative book. Many illustrations
46 Bailey, Leslie Honey Bee Pathology 1981 Based on Infectious diseases of the Honeybee
72 Dade, H.A. Anatomy and Dissection of the Bee 1977 Standard textbook on dissection
123 Mobus & de Bruyn The New Varroa Hand Book 1993 Learning to live with Varroa in the UK
1 Varroasis a Honeybee disease 1997 Papers collected from Apimonda 1976
117 Calder, Allan Oilseed  Rape and Bees 1986 Covers many aspects of the subect
75 Howes, F.N. Plants and Beekeeping 1948 Comprehensive listing of plants. Many photos
116 Hodges, Dorothy The Pollen Loads of the Honeybee 1952 A guide to identification by colour and form
24 Taylors Catalogues 1981 + 1982 81/82 Catalogues of beekeeping equipment
27 BBKA Centenary Yearbook: 1983 1983 Contains interesting historical items
40 Stevens, Ken Apiculture for Schools 1977 Detailed instructions and some good ideas
39 Living with Varroa 1993
77 Furness, Clara Honey Wines and Beers N.D. The author has won prizes for her Mead
126 Dalby, Barbara Honey Recipes for Microwave Cookery N.D. 34 mouth-watering recipes
125 Sweet + Savoury Honey Recipes 1978 30 sweet and savoury recipes
127 Mead, Ruth Honey Cookery N.D. Includes medicinal, cosmetic + polish recipes
50 Brown, R.H. Beeswax 1981 Includes making wax foundation
135 Buckle, Martin DIY Beeswax Foundation N.D. Comprehensive with illustrations
137 Buckle, Martin Model making from Beeswax Sheets N.D. Lots of information and sketches
136 Young, Michael How to Create Honeycomb Art etc, 1999 Lots of ideas
138 Marko, P.+Davis,D. Candlecraft 1998 Includes ideas for moulds + making your own
156 Manley, R.O.B. Honey Farming 1956 Not for the novice
129 Style, Sue Honey From Hive to Honeypot 1992 Articles and recipes. Many illustrations
133 Popescu,Charlotte The Honey Cookbook 1997 Cookbook to celebrate the versatility of honey 09/01/2002
165 Allan, Matthew The Beekeeper's Toolbox N.D. Basic, very informative "In a Nutshell" book
166 Allan, Matthew Fun with Bees N.D. Basic, very informative "In a Nutshell" book
164 Allan, Matthew Manipulations N.D. Basic, very informative "In a Nutshell" book
167 Stebbing, Lionel Honey as Healer 1975 Information about honey with some recipes
163 Yates,J.D.&B.D. Beekeeping Senior Study Notes Pt 1 1991 For BBKA Examinations
146 Watson, James K. Bee-Keeping in Ireland. A history 1981 Published to mark centenary of Irish BKA
155 Buzzard, C.N. Shining Hours 1946 Honeybees and other insects Click here to return to NBBKA.org
162 Adey, M et al Pest Control Safe for Bees 1986 A manual for tropics and subtropics
154 Hanssen, Maurice The Healing Power of Pollen 1979 And other products from the beehive
157 Manley, R.O.B. Honey production in the British Isles 1936 Includes a year on a bee farm
158 Wedmore, E.B. A Manual of Beekeeping 1943 Not a beginner's guide book.Few illustrations 04/06/2003
159 Taber, Steve Breeding Super Bees 1987 Queen rearing/Bee breeding
160 Hooper, Ted Guide to Bees and Honey 1997 New edition with Varroa update 04/03/2003
149 Armitt, J.Harold Bee-keeping for Recreation + Profit 1952 Advocates one straightforward technique
141 Watson, James K. The Bee Man of County Clare N.D. Turlough Butler O'Bryen 1853-1928
142 Digges, Rev. J.G. The Practical Bee Guide 1943 History, Anatomy, Appliances, Management
171 The Beekeeper's Annual 1987 1987 Interesting articles, recipes, pictures
161 Forage for Bees 1994 Forage in an agricultural landscape
140 Kirk, William D.J. A Colour guide to the Pollen Loads… 1994 Contains colour chart for identifying pollen
150 Recipes using Beeswax N.D. From cold ceam to waxing furniture
151 Kinross, John Collecting Bee Books N.D. How to get started and what to collect
153 Apimondia: 1999 1999 Proceedings ( 2nd copy)
152 Apimondia: 1999 1999 Proceedings
145 Wadey, H.J. The Bee Craftsman 1949 Short guide to life story+management of h/bee
144 Cotton,W. C. A Manual for N.Zealand Bee Keepers 1848 1976 Reprint
148 Herrod-Hempsall Anatomy,Physiology+Natural History 1943 Well illustrated, very detailed on the subjects
147 The Hive and the Honey Bee 1960 Very informative American book
168 BBKA Hive Plan No.1 N.D. Modified National Hive
169 BBKA Hive Plan No.1 N.D. Modified National Hive
170 BBKA Hive Plan No.1 N.D. Modified National hive 25/06/2003
83 Hamilton, William The Art of Beekeeping On loan to member 02/07/2001
8 Williamson,Ray Life History + Activities of Honeybee N.D. 42 SLIDES
9 Williamson,Ray Brood Diseases of the Honeybee N.D. 22 SLIDES
172 Brown, R.H Beeswax ( 2nd copy ) 1981 Includes making wax foundation
173 Wardle, Mary Honey Cakes and Biscuits 1982 Good easy to follow recipes
174 Hive Products N.D. Beeswax creams + polishes also mead
175 Honey Bread, Cakes + Sweets N.D. Easy to follow mouth-watering recipes
176 Yorkshire Honey Cookbook N.D. Also contains mead and polish recipes
177 Health from Honey 1979 Biscuits, Cakes, Bread,Desserts + Beverages
178 Showler, Karl Hints on Art/Mystery of Skep Making N.D. Interesting book on how to make your own skep
179 Boys, Rex Listen to the Bees 1999 Includes swarm prediction
180 Weaver, Duncan Hive Products for Show N.D. Prepartion of Comb, Honey, Wax and Candles
181 Mobus, Bernard Damp, Condensation + Ventilation N.D. 4 Part comprehensive work on the subjects
58 MAFF Varroa Jacobsoni N.D. 5 SLIDES
28 Bee World 1981 Sample copy
186 Yates, JD + BD Beekeeping Study Notes Vol 1 1996 Modules 1 - 4 04/06/2003
187 Yates, JD + BD Beekeeping Study Notes Vol 2 1997 Modules 5 - 8 04/06/2003
120 Edwardes, Tickner The Lore of the Honey-Bee 1923 Beekeeping history and other interesting items
188 Bill, Lesley For the Love of Bees 1989 Story of brother Adam of Buckfast Abbey
189 Evans, Jeremy Complete Guide to Beekeeping 1989 Very interesting beginner's book
31 Scot B/K Assoc. An Introduction to Bees + Beekeeping N.D. Comprehensive illustrated handbook
86 Sechrist Edward L Honey Getting 1944 Several  systems of apiary management
185 Silberrad, Roger Bee-Keeping in Zambia 1976 Beekeeping by village beekeepers
183 Campion, Alan Bees at the bottom of the garden 1984 Beekeeping in a garden, good illustrations
184 Hooper, Ted Guide to bees and Honey 1976 Original edition
182 Manley, Rob Honey Farming 1985 For the more experienced beekeeper
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