Keeping bees for dummies

This book is unfortunately out of print and not in reprint. 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 will read how to successfully keep bees. You'll get reliable and clear instructions for keeping bees safely, guiding you through 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 several articles and books on 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 the beginner: "Eerste Hulp Bij Imkeren" (E.H.B.I.), an extremely useful and practical book for the beginning (and advanced) beekeeper. 100 beekeeping situations are discussed with cause and solution.