The Secrets of Bees (Paperback)
Language: English
Published by Floris Books, Edinburgh, 2019
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Paperback. Bees make honey; we all know that. But what happens between the bee buzzing around our garden, and the sticky knife in the jar, is a mystery to most of us. How many bee-hours does it take to make just one jar of honey? What do the honeybees' waggling dances really mean? Why do bees swarm? What is a 'house bee'?From exploring their life cycle and development, to revealing their societies and behaviour, expert biodynamic beekeeper Michael Weiler answers these questions and many more.Combining poetic observations with scientific detail, The Secrets of Bees uncovers the incredible world of these remarkable insects. A fascinating look at the secret life of bees, from buzzing around the garden to the sticky knife in the honey jar. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
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- Title
- The Secrets of Bees (Paperback)
- Author
- Michael Weiler
- Publisher
- Floris Books, Edinburgh
- Publication year
- 2019
- Condition
- new
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1782505806
- ISBN 13
- 9781782505808
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
Bees make honey; we all know that. But what happens between the bee buzzing around our backyard, and the sticky knife in the jar, is a mystery to most of us. How many bee-hours does it take to make just one jar of honey? What do the honeybees' waggling dances really mean? Why do bees swarm? What is a 'house bee'?
From exploring their life cycle and development, to revealing their societies and behavior, expert biodynamic beekeeper Michael Weiler answers these questions and many more.
Combining poetic observations with scientific detail, The Secrets of Bees vividly and affectionately describes the mysteries of the honeybee uncovering the incredible world of these remarkable insects.
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About the Author
Horst Kornberger was born in Austria in 1959. He is a poet, artist, writer and lecturer. He has taught at the Rudolf Steiner College in California and now lives in Western Australia. He is the founder of the School of Integral Art where he pioneers creative, biographical and story writing. He is the author of The Power of Stories: Nurturing Children's Imagination and Consciousness and Global Hive.
David Heaf is a translator and biodynamic expert. He lives in Wales, UK.
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