Honey Bee Hobbyist

As practical as it is engaging, Honey Bee Hobbyist by University of California, Davis, entomologist Norman Gary can help you decide if backyard beekeeping is for you and how to go about it. Learn all about these important pollinators, including the intricacies of bee reproduction and society, how to use surplus honey, and why most people shouldn't be overly afraid of a bee's sting. Paperback from CompanionHouse Books. $19.99.