Bee is a book of photographs in magnifications ranging from 10x to 5000x. Presenting views of the bee s eyes, wings, antennae, hair, sting & more. Bee aims to inspire surprise, curiosity & awe through the unique perspective provided by scanning electron microscopy, melding art & science in these images. When our frame of reference is shifted, the interplay of observation & imagination can inspire new ideas, connections & applications. People are generally very surprised by these images, & actually stop to look & consider them. Children, who often love insects, are fascinated by seeing what a bee looks like very close up. This is therefore surprisingly a family book, as well as a book for photographers, artists, designers, gardeners, environmentalists, engineers, architects, those interested in bio design & bio mimicry. From the author: I believe that by seeing what exists in the micro world we may become more sensitised, mindful & caring about our familiar daily realm. My hope is that Bee will stimulate greater appreciation for the bees, more interest in learning about bees & learning from them too. We easily lose sight of our dependence on bees. Who thinks to thank the bees for our orange juice? For pollinating the blossoms of all the plants that produce our food supply; one of every three bites we take is dependent on bee pollination! Or to stop a moment & consider that bees must draw the nectar of more than two million flowers to make just one pound of honey? ...

The beautiful Bee & Me by Alison Jay is now available in paperback! A bee flies in the window & a little girl is frightened. She traps the bee & then wonders what to do. This beautiful wordless picture book traces the growing friendship between girl & bee & introduces small children to the ecology of the natural world. Highlighting the plight of the disappearing bumble bee, it shows how some simple actions can help restore beauty & balance in our environment. ...

The Birds & the Bees series was designed for Vintage Classics by Timorous Beasties, the Scottish studio famous for their designs inspired by the natural world. Bee Journal is a poem-journal of beekeeping that chronicles the life of the hive. It observes the living architecture of the comb, the range & locality of the colony; its flights, flowers, water sources, parasites, lives & deaths. Because of its genesis as a working journal, there is here an unusual intimacy & scrutiny of life & death in nature. The language is dense & clotted, the imagery thrillingly fresh, & the observing eye close, scrupulous & full of wonder. WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY THE AUTHOR SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2012 T. S. ELIOT POETRY PRIZE. ...

A hunt for the world`s most elusive bees leads Dave Goulson from Poland to Patagonia as well as closer to home, amongst the secret places hidden right under our noses: the abandoned industrial estates where great crested newts roam; or the rewilded estate at Knepp Castle, where, with the aid of some hairy, bluebell-eating Tamworth pigs, nightingale song has been heard for the first time in generations. Whether he is tracking great yellow bumblebees in the Hebrides or chasing orchid bees through the Ecuadorian jungle, Dave Goulson’s wit, humour & deep love of nature make him the ideal travelling companion. ...

A hunt for the world`s most elusive bees leads Dave Goulson from the Salisbury plains to the Sussex hedgerows, from Poland to Patagonia. Whether he is tracking great yellow bumblebees in the Hebrides or chasing orchid bees through the Ecuadorian jungle, Dave Goulson`s wit, humour & deep love of nature make him the ideal travelling companion. But perhaps Bee Quest is most magical when Dave Goulson explores closer to home, amongst the secret places hidden right under our noses: the abandoned industrial estates where great crested newts roam; or the rewilded estate at Knepp Castle, where, with the aid of some hairy, bluebell-eating Tamworth pigs, nightingale song has been heard for the first time in generations. This utterly charming book will inspire you to think about the ways in which we are all responsible for the future of our world. Through his scientific expertise & passion for conservation, Goulson shows us nature`s resilience against the odds, & that beauty hides in the most surprising places. ...

A wonder of nature is about to unfold... Turn the pages to follow the miraculous little bee & its journey from flower to flower in this delightful peep-through picture book. Brought to life by the lyrical text & stunning artwork from the award-winning Britta Teckentrup, the miracle of pollination will amaze & entertain. ...

In Beechcombings, Richard Mabey traces the long history of the beech tree
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In 1963 Dr Beeching`s infamous report signalled the end for over 15, 000 miles of track, a third of Britain`s stations, & for 70, 000 jobs, as well as making irrevocable changes to the way of life of many consumers. Much misery was caused & Beeching`s name was muddied, but in hindsight the report probably did more than any other single factor to preserve the nation`s railway heritage. Without the Beeching cuts, much of the locomotives, stock, tracks, signals & signs would have crumbled, been forgotten or rotted. However, the gentle railway gradients lend themselves perfectly to walkways & cycle paths; buildings have been refurbished; memorabilia now commands prices at auction which would astonish those who painted the metal. & of course, the heritage lines continue to draw many thousands of visitors each year. After the initial shock of the cuts, this fresh appraisal considers these benefits & more, which may not have come about without the Beeching Report. ...

Record all of your fun thoughts in three blank Beekeeping notebooks. Featuring bee-themed artwork by renowned apiarist Kim Flottum, author of Backyard Beekeeping & The Honey Handbook, these journals are ideal for recording sketches, memories, inspirations, lists, phone numbers, or harvesting notes! Enjoy three 48-page blank notebooks for recording all your ideas. ...

Go for a spin in Maisy`s car in this very busy book of vehicles! Meet all sorts of vehicles in this lift-the-flap book from the multi-award-winning creator of Maisy. Beep, beep! Maisy is going for a drive in her car. She says hello to everyone she sees on the road. There`s Charley riding a motorcycle, Dotty driving a tractor, Peacock cycling a bicycle, Ostrich driving a train, Eddie flying a helicopter, Tallulah driving a fire engine & Cyril driving a bus. Little hands will have so much fun lifting the flaps to search beneath in this large board book. It`s more fun with Maisy! Visit her amazing website
- www.maisyfun.com
- for activities, newsletters, games & more.

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