Bee Journal" is a startlingly original poetry sequence: a poem-journal of beekeeping that chronicles the life of the hive from the collection of a small nucleus on the first day to the capture of a swarm two years later. It observes the living architecture of the comb the range & locality of the colony; its flights flowers water sources parasites lives & deaths. These poems were written at the hive wearing a veil & gloves & the journal is an intrinsic part of the kinetic activity of keeping bees: making tiny regular checks in the turn around the central figure of the sun & minute exploratory interventions through the round of the year. The book is full of moments of revelation
- particularly of the relationship between the domestic & the wild. In attempting to record & invoke something of the complexity of the relationship between keeper & kept it tunes ear & speech towards the ecstasy of bees between the known & the unknown. Because of its genesis as a working journal there is here an unusual intimacy & deep scrutiny of life & death in nature. The language itself is dense & clotted the imagery thrillingly fresh & the observing eye close scrupulous & full of wonder. Bee Journal is one of the most unusual & exciting poetry debuts in years."
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It's no shock that the beekeeping trend is steadily on the rise. These fascinating & beautiful insects can be kept anywhere whether your garden is a large country plot or an urban rooftop terrace. What's more there's no sting in this tale: bees are a source of delight for honey lovers hay-fever sufferers & gardeners alike. This charming & practical guide is intended for both the beginner & experienced beekeeper. It covers everything from setting up hives & maximising bees in the garden to optimum honey production & a fascinating troubleshooting section. With charming illustrations throughout you will find all you need to catch the bee buzz in this wonderful book. ...

The Bee Manual" offers a clear & concise introduction into the fascinating world of the honey bee & the addictive craft of beekeeping. For various reasons the number of bee colonies has been declining & there is great interest in trying to aid their recovery. Anyone wanting to keep bees first needs to learn about the individuals how colonies operate & how the beekeeper can work with these insects to help them thrive carry out their pollination activities & produce a satisfying honey crop. Full of colour photos & clear step-by-step text this book offers practical advice for anyone planning to take up this absorbing hobby." ...

Beech trees reached Britain about 8 000 years ago & they were workhorses not ornaments
- fuel for Romes glassworks; firewood for
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The year 1963 will always be remembered as the one when the Sixties really started to swing. The Beatles & Rolling Stones were topping the charts while the mini-skirt & the Mini car had become the latest fashion accessories. For those with an interest in railways however 1963 was memorable for the publication by Her Majestys Stationery Office of Part 1 of the report The Reshaping of British Railways by Dr Richard Beeching then chairman of the British Railways Board. The term reshaping was somewhat of a euphemism as the Report envisaged a radical reduction in the national rail network. Hundreds of stations were to be closed to both freight & passenger traffic along with thousands of miles of track while several thousand staff would be made redundant. This book is intended as a record of how the proposals affecting passenger services in the Wessex Area were ruthlessly implemented over a ten year period. Since then despite the introduction of modern high-speed rolling stock & much track rationalisation the extent of our rail network has remained basically the same. Train services in Wessex today are therefore still very much Dr Beechings Legacy. In addition he bequeathed to the nation a linear network of derelict land which could be put to other purposes including that of heritage railway. The area covered by this book include sections of the counties of Avon Somerset Wiltshire Hampshire Dorset & Gloucestershire. ...

A practical book for new beekeepers & those interested in keeping their own bees explaining everything they need to know to get started. It also covers how to make your garden attractive for bees. Published to coincide with the biggest beginners' day for beekeeping which takes place in February each year. ...

In becoming a beekeeper you will enjoy a fascinating & wide ranging hobby as well as playing a vital role in the future of our planet. This book will tell you how to start keeping bees in any location whether urban or rural. It covers everything you need to know in an accessible & clear manner from choice of hive & health of bees; right through the bee year to harvesting & storing your own honey. As well as providing an accessible easy-to-understand beekeeping primer for the complete beginner this book introduces the many other possibilities that exist for a beekeeper including livestock farming of bees apitherapy honey cookery & a host of other activities commercial enterprises & areas of further study. ...

Now updated -- your guide to becoming a successful backyard beekeeper Interested in raising honey bees? This friendly practical guide presents a step-by-step approach to starting your own beehive along with expert tips for maintaining a healthy colony. You get the latest on honey bee medication & treatments harvesting & marketing your honey & the impact the sudden disappearance of the honey bee has on our environment & economy. To bee or not to bee? -- understand the benefits of beekeeping & whether its right for you Build your first hive -- gather the right equipment obtain your bees & transfer them safely to their new home Get up-close & personal -- see how to open & close the hive inspect your bees at the right times & know what to look for Handle common problems -- from swarming to robbing to pesticide poisoning find simple solutions Understand Colony Collapse Syndrome -- learn what you can do to help save the honey bees Gear up for the golden harvest -- use the tools of the trade to extract honey store it & sell it Praise for Beekeeping For Dummies The information a beginner needs to keep bees with complete confidence." -- Kim Flottum Bee Culture Magazine "A reader-friendly guide to beekeeping for novices or beginners." -- Dewey M. Caron Professor of Entomology University of Delaware Open the book & find: The various types of honey bees & the role each plays in a colony Hands-on instruction in building a hive How to keep bees healthier & more productive Guidelines for all phases of honey production New information on raising your own queens Plenty of helpful illustrative pictures to guide you The safest ways to inspect & enjoy your bees A Beekeepers Calendar organized by climate zones" ...

The fast & easy way to start & maintain a hive Beekeeping For Dummies is a practical step-by-step beginners guide to beekeeping. It gives you plain-English guidance on everything you need to know to start your own beehive from buying the right equipment sourcing bees & locating your hive to maintaining a healthy colony & harvesting honey. Plus youll get the latest information on the causes & effects of bee disease colony collapse disorder & the impact the sudden disappearance of the honeybee has on our environment & economy. Here youll get trusted information on beekeeping in the UK specifically written to address climate buying equipment locating hives the local impact of colony collapse disorder & ways to avoid or minimise the risk to your hive seasonal beekeeping tasks local beekeeping associations & updated content on urban beekeeping. Understand the anatomy of your bees Learn techniques & tips for harvesting bottling packaging & selling honey Discover the benefits of beekeeping Learn techniques on obtaining & hiving your bees If youre a beginner beekeeper taking a beekeeping course or just have an interest in the plight of the honeybee Beekeeping For Dummies has you covered! ...

Beelzebubs Tales to His Grandson" is Gurdjieffs world-famous cosmological epic. It examines human life on Earth from the viewpoint of beings belonging to a distant world led by the all-wise Beelzebub. Through this cosmological allegory
- rich in humour anecdote & linguistic elaboration
- Gurdjieff demonstrates a methodology for the spiritual growth of all mankind."

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