Beekeeping For Dummies

This book is unfortunately sold out and out of print. 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 keep bees successfully. You'll get reliable, clear instructions for keeping bees safely, managing every stage of honey production, and choosing the best beekeeping equipment. 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 great book for beginners to have on hand. Download the table of contents at the bottom of this page. ISBN: 9789045351957, paperback, 334 pages.

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