From the basic of understanding the life cycle of bees, the duties of queen, drones and workers - the reader is guided through the process of setting up and management throughout the year. Other topics discussed include different hive products; pests and diseases; marketing and legal aspects. Illustrated throughout with photographs and diagrams, this is an invaluable reference book for anyone with an interest in beekeeping. AUTHOR: Ron Brown has over 40 years' experience of beekeeping, not only in Publication date: 28th September 1998 the UK but also in Central Africa, New Zealand, China and Brazil. For many years he was the editor of Beekeeping and until recently President of Devon Beekeepers' Association. 54 b/w photos.