Beekeeping for Dummies

This book is unfortunately sold out and not being reprinted. From the back cover of "Beekeeping for Dummies: Beekeeping is easy and not dangerous, it's a great hobby! You just need a little help to get started and that's what this book is for. Step by step you'll learn how to successfully keep bees. You'll get reliable and clear instructions for safely keeping bees, managing all phases of honey production, and choosing the best tools. And of course, harvesting your own honey! Howland Blackiston has been keeping bees in his backyard since 1984. He has written various articles and books about beekeeping.

A nice book to have on hand as a beginner. Download the table of contents at the bottom of this page. ISBN: 9789045351957, paperback, 334 pages.

Also very informative for beginners: "First Aid for Beekeeping" (E.H.B.I.), an extremely handy and practical book for beginning (and advanced) beekeepers. 100 beekeeping situations are discussed with causes and solutions.