This A-Z book provides for beekeepers of all levels of experience a comprehensive reference work, bringing together information on honey bees and beekeeping throughout the world. Its subject matter ranges from the life and ecology of the honey bee to the management and care of these insects, and the processing and marketing of their honey. It is illustrated with photographs, drawings, and diagrams.--[taken from introduction].

A guide to country living features photographs, illustrations, instructions and tips for living off the land, covering such topics as canning and preserving, soap-making, and building a dog house.