Beekeeping for Everyone (6th revised edition), by Jeroen Vorstman

The book "Beekeeping for Everyone" by Jeroen Vorstman is an easy-to-read 122-page guide to beekeeping: what it involves and how to work with bees year-round. It includes, among other things, basic tips like "how do I light a smoker properly," and also covers "how can I help the bees." Beekeeping equipment is covered as well—in short, a handy book to read if you’re just starting with beekeeping or planning to start keeping bees.

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

5th revised edition, ISBN 9789052109848