The KBKA has a large library of books for use by KBKA members.
The library is managed by Margaret Nightingale please contact Margaret if you are wish to borrow from the library. The normal procedure is to borrow and return books at the clubs monthly meetings. (Other arrangements may be possible.)
New/recycled books are always welcome.
KBKA Library
- Adams, Brother: Bee Keeping at Buckfast Abbey. 1974
- Butler, Colin G: The World of the Honeybee. 1974
- Cooper, Beowulf : The Honeybees of the British Isles 1986
- Herrod-Hempsall : Producing, Preparing, Exhibiting and Judging Bee Produce 1948
- Hooper, Ted : Guide to Bees and Honey 1976
- Hooper, Ted & Taylor, Mike : The Beekeeper's Garden 1988
- Mace, Herbert : The Complete Handbook of Bee-Keeping 1976
- Meyer, Owen, Basic Beekeeping 1978
- More, Daphne : The Bee Book 1976
- Scot, William : Backyard Beekeeping 1977
- Snelgrove, L.E : Swarming, Its Control & Prevention 1941 Signed by author
- Urquhart, Judy : Keeping Honeybees 1978.
- Couston, R. Principles of Practical Beekeeping 1972
- Goodman, L. J. The Behaviour and Physiology of Bees 1991
- Foster, A.M. Bee Boles and Bee Houses 1988
- Free, J.B. Honeybees Biology (Lectures given to CAB-Keepers, various dates)
- Howes, F.N. Plants and Beekeeping 1979
- Jaycox, E.R. Beekeeping Tips and Topics (USA) 1975-81
- Kirk, W. A Colour Guide to Pollen Loads of the Honey Bee 1994
- O'Toole, C. Alien Empire 1995
- Ruttner, F. Breeding Techniques and Selection for Breeding of the Honeybee 1988
- Sawyer, R. Honey Identification 1988
- Seeley, T.D. The Wisdom of the Hive 1995
- Sims, D. Sixty Years with Bees 1997
- Skilling, R.N.H. Sixty Years with Smoker and Veil 1991
- Sladen, F.W.L. The Humble - Bee 1989
- Storch, H. At the Hive Entrance 1985
- Taber, S. Breeding Super Bees (USA) 1987
- Waine, A.C. Background to Beekeeping 1987
Also available
- A selection of British Beekeepers Association Advisory Leaflets.
- Past copies of various Newsletters and Journals.
Book stockists
Popular books related to bees are stocked by the likes of Amazon, but there are also specialist book retailers:
Book Reviews by club members
(Club members can add reviews to this page by using the comments section below)
Keeping Bees - Paul Peacock
If you are considereding keeping bees and you want to see what bee keeping is about then this is the book for you. Its small, has lots of great and relevant pictures, its well written, well laid out and not too technical. Most children could also cope with this book, its an easy and fun read. |
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