Books — Urban Bees

The Good Bee

A Celebration of Bees — And How to Save Them

Published by Michael O'Mara

Bees are our most loyal ally. These enigmatic creatures are a key lynchpin in the working of our planet. Without them our world would simply not function. We can all help protect them — and they desperately need protecting — but you can't save what you don't love. And you can't love what you don't know.

In The Good Bee, bee experts Alison Benjamin and Brian McCallum share their own infectious fascination and awe for this most vital and mysterious of nature's wizards. Here you'll discover the complexities of bee behaviour, the part they play in the natural world, their relationship with us throughout history, the threats they are facing and what we can all do about it.

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What readers say about The Good Bee

"This beautifully written, illustrated and presented hardcover book will be a pleasure not only to read, but to give to a friend or loved one. Even if they are not curious about bees now, they may be surprised. It could be the beginning of a new-found fascination — and love! In short, it's a wonderful book, and I heartily recommend it."
Amanda, Buzz About Bees

"One of the best wildlife books I've read for a while — packed with information, beautiful to look at and the perfect gift for any nature lover. Fascinating facts on the social life of bees, their ingenious communication systems, links with humans, favourite flowers and more."
Lucy, Quest for Nectar

"To be honest, I had no idea there were so many types of bee. An enjoyable and entertaining read. Recommended."
Richard Carter, The Friends of Charles Darwin

Keeping Bees and Making Honey

Published by David and Charles

The second edition of our best-selling book on how to get started in beekeeping. Illustrated with glorious photos, it includes how to harvest your bees' honey, honey recipes, candle making ideas and how to make your garden more bee-friendly. The new edition also includes more on varroa, colony collapse disorder and sections on beekeeping at the office and school apiaries. A perfect book for anyone thinking about keeping bees.

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A World Without Bees

Published by Guardian Books

Colony Collapse Disorder is a mysterious condition that is killing honey bees. First reported in the USA it has now spread across the planet. We spent four months investigating the phenomenon — from Argentina to Australia, New Zealand to New England, China to California and most of Europe — gathering the latest information from scientists, apiarists and government officials to arrive at the most up-to-date account of this global problem afflicting the honey bee.

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Bees in the City

Published by Guardian Books

Beekeeping — once seen as an old-fashioned country pursuit — is increasingly attracting people across our cities. Whether you're attracted to beekeeping because you want to produce your own honey, do your bit to combat the threats that honeybee colonies face today, or simply reconnect with nature, Bees in the City provides a comprehensive guide to the subject.

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