Download or read book Quest for the First Hive written by Verity Jenkins and published by Storied Ground. This book was released on 2022-05-07 with total page 102 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Fall in love with Ray as she embarks on planet-saving adventures. Ray is wise beyond her years but young enough to take risks that adults often would not. Verity Jenkins has written a trilogy that is educational and beautifully woven into an enlightened look at our planet. The stories are inter-generational - buy it for anybody but mostly for yourself." Celina Taramina Calling all Eco-warriors, Non-conformists and Storytellers. Are you out to change the status quo in any way? Do you love the natural world? Do you want to learn more about the power of storytelling? Do you like adventure and the idea of healthy risk-taking? Do you want to get to know yourself and your inner world better? Do you want to travel to the furthest corners of the planet and meet ancestral wisdom keepers who help you on your sacred Quest? Are you not above being a trickster and dabbling in deception for a good cause? If you do, then Ray and the Ray Adventure series are designed to be allies on your Quests. ___________________________________________ Quest for the First Hive How can Ray save the pollinators? How can a 12-year-old girl warn the Queen of the Queen bees in the heart of Africa about the plot to modify their genetic code so that bees will only pollinate trademarked crops? Especially with a risk-averse Mum, who is only interested in Sufi dancing, meditation, macrobiotic diets and the inner journey. Perhaps by going on a Quest Ray can get out of the funk she's in, save the pollinators - and the rest of humanity. It's a fast-paced read as the book follows the adventures of a young teen girl named Ray who is both altruistic and deceptive. Ray is exploring what it is to be a storyteller from a long line of storytellers that go all the way back to the Druids. Her Fa (Father) was lost looking for Shambhala a few years before and all the leads have gone cold. Ray is the only one that continues to believe that he will be found and often uses looking for her Father as an excuse to kick start her own adventures. In Quest for the First Hive Ray journeys into the heart of the Kalahari desert with the Kung! San Bushman to look for the first hive and the Queen of Queens. Along the way Ray and her Mother confront their fears and meet magical allies; a praying mantis that sacrifices its life to protect them from the drone's attack; a meerkat that shows them the entrance to the First Hive and a honey badger that puts bees to sleep with its farts. What Ray and her Mum get are life-changing experiences and a glimpse of an ancient way of life that goes back to the dawn of humanity. What others have said about Quest for the First Hive & The Ray Adventure Series... "Fall in love with Ray as she embarks on planet-saving adventures. Ray is wise beyond her years but young enough to take risks that adults often would not. Verity Jenkins has written a trilogy that is educational and beautifully woven into an enlightened look at our planet. The stories are inter-generational - buy it for anybody but mostly for yourself." Celina Taramina "The first two books are about pollinators "Quest for the First Hive" and "Butterfly Bard" and are heart-warming and fast-paced reads, filled with well-researched educational facts too. I was so moved by these stories (laughing and crying out loud)" Jill Sharpe "Brilliant! Masterful! Verity Jenkins is at the highest command of his heart! Ray is adorable! Grandsy is infinite" Frank Mroz "I just wanted to say thank you for taking me on the journey with Ray through Africa and helping me find the Ray in me." Tiana Bressan These books are suitable for any age 12+. They were originally written for a single teenager so she would one day change the world in her own way.
Download or read book Quest for the First Hive written by Verity Jenkins and published by Mark Jenkins. This book was released on 2021-05-01 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ray and her “Fa” were a pair of storytellers. One day Fa was not there for story-time; he had gone off to a faraway land where Ray could not reach him. To cheer themselves up, Ray and her Mum went to the Toronto Zoo to visit Tum the orphan Giraffe. Ray has a special gift: she can interpret sound waves into feelings and words. In this way she learns of a corporate plot to genetically modify bees. How can she save the pollinators? Who would believe her? How can a 12-year-old girl warn the Queen of the Queen bees in the heart of Africa about the plot to modify her genetic code so that in the future bees will only pollinate trademarked crops? Can she go on this Quest and get out of this funk that she’s in? Especially with a risk-averse Mum who is only interested in Sufi dancing, meditation, macrobiotic diets and the inner journey. You just can’t do it without a little mischief and misdirection and many allies along the way. Ray spins such a convincing tale that even her teacher, Mrs. MacFiercesome gives her permission to go on an extended field trip. Ray enlists Zhabbo, an old Kung San friend of her Father’s and after she comes clean about her web of deception, her Mother agrees to accompany her to Africa. They fly into Windhoek and spend the summer holidays with the legendary medicine man uLangalibalela; on a trek across the desert with a honey-guide named Tuliliki, eventually solving the mystery of a ship's anchor in the desert, which points to the location of the First Hive. Along the way they confront their fears and meet magical allies; a praying mantis that sacrifices its life protecting them from the drone's attack; a meerkat that shows them the entrance to the First Hive and a honey badger that puts bees to sleep with its farts. Just when it looks like all is lost, Ray finally meets the Queen of Queens and warns her of the plot to alter her DNA. Ray returns to school after the summer holidays with a little more confidence, a promise to be less deceptive in the future -- and a pet meerkat! For the young and young at heart who wish to enjoy a lively romp through the great Kalahari desert, seen through the eyes of an altruistic and mischievous young storyteller.
Download or read book The Quest for the Perfect Hive written by Gene Kritsky and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2010-02-24 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Beekeeping is a sixteen-billion-dollar-a-year business. But the invaluable honey bee now faces severe threats from diseases, mites, pesticides, and overwork, not to mention the mysterious Colony Collapse Disorder, which causes seemingly healthy bees to abandon their hives en masse, never to return. In The Quest for the Perfect Hive, entomologist Gene Kritsky offers a concise, beautifully illustrated history of beekeeping, tracing the evolution of hive design from ancient Egypt to the present. Not simply a descriptive account, the book suggests that beekeeping's long history may in fact contain clues to help beekeepers fight the decline in honey bee numbers. Kritsky guides us through the progression from early mud-based horizontal hives to the ascent of the simple straw skep (the inverted basket which has been in use for over 1,500 years), from hive design's Golden Age in Victorian England up through the present. He discusses what worked, what did not, and what we have forgotten about past hives that might help counter the menace to beekeeping today. Indeed, while we have sequenced the honey bee genome and advanced our knowledge of the insects themselves, we still keep our bees in hives that have changed little during the past century. If beekeeping is to survive, Kritsky argues, we must start inventing again. We must find the perfect hive for our times. For thousands of years, the honey bee has been a vital part of human culture. The Quest for the Perfect Hive not only offers a colorful account of this long history, but also provides a guide for ensuring its continuation into the future.
Download or read book At the Hive Entrance written by H. Storch and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2014-10-16 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At the Hive Entrance by H. STORCH. OBSERVATION HANDBOOK. "How to know what happens inside the hive by observation on the outside" English Version. You may want to also consider the book called "Nine Lectures on Bees" by Rudolf Steiner.
Download or read book Beginning Beekeeping written by Tanya Phillips and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2017-03-14 with total page 393 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn everything you need to know to start your colony with this straightforward, highly visual guide for beginning beekeepers. Featuring more than 120 color photos, Beginning Beekeeping will teach any beginner how to foster and maintain healthy, vibrant colonies. You’ll learn how to set up a colony and attract bees, how to incorporate best practices and techniques for keeping colonies strong, and how to troubleshoot and treat a broad range of common hive issues. Along the way, you’ll learn how to harvest your honey and keep your bees healthy and happy. Included in Beginning Beekeeping: · Practical information on how a hive works, how and where to set up hives for maximum success, buying and installing bees, feeding bees, and more, with recommendations for both urban and rural settings · Effective treatment recommendations for dealing with common hive pests and diseases including mites, foulbrood, and colony collapse disorder (CCD), with recommendations for both conventional and organic treatments · Tips for dealing with common hive issues such as swarming, robbing, absconding, as well as guidance for managing aggressive hives and tips for keeping a queenright colony · Instructions for enjoying rich, bountiful honey harvests, and instructions for processing and storing the honey and wax from your hives, as well how to make products from your harvest · Seasonal guidance to ensure your hives return healthy and strong each and every year If you’re new to beekeeping, Beginning Beekeeping is the perfect companion to get you started!
Download or read book Bee Quest written by Dave Goulson and published by Random House. This book was released on 2017-04-06 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'Warmly entertaining...an endearing account of the search for rare bees' Guardian A hunt for the world's most elusive bees leads Dave Goulson from Poland to Patagonia as well as closer to home, amongst the secret places hidden right under our noses: the abandoned industrial estates where great crested newts roam; or the rewilded estate at Knepp Castle, where, with the aid of some hairy, bluebell-eating Tamworth pigs, nightingale song has been heard for the first time in generations. Whether he is tracking great yellow bumblebees in the Hebrides or chasing orchid bees through the Ecuadorian jungle, Dave Goulson's wit, humour and deep love of nature make him the ideal travelling companion.
Download or read book The Tears of Re written by Gene Kritsky and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2015-10-08 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: According to Egyptian mythology, when the ancient Egyptian sun god Re cried, his tears turned into honey bees upon touching the ground. For this reason, the honey bee was sacrosanct in ancient Egyptian culture. From the art depicting bees on temple walls to the usage of beeswax as a healing ointment, the honey bee was a pervasive cultural motif in ancient Egypt because of its connection to the sun god Re. Gene Kritsky delivers a concise introduction of the relationship between the honey bee and ancient Egyptian culture, through the lenses of linguistics, archeology, religion, health, and economics. Kritsky delves into ancient Egypt's multifaceted society, and traces the importance of the honey bee in everything from death rituals to trade. In doing so, Kritsky brings new evidence to light of how advanced and fascinating the ancient Egyptians were. This richly illustrated work appeals to a broad range of interests. For archeology lovers, Kritsky delves into the archeological evidence of Egyptian beekeeping and discusses newly discovered tombs, as well as evidence of manmade hives. Linguists will be fascinated by Kritsky's discussion of the first documented written evidence of the honeybee hieroglyph. And anyone interested in ancient Egypt or ancient cultures in general will be intrigued by Kritsky's treatment of the first documented beekeepers. This book provides a unique social commentary of a community so far removed from modern humans chronologically speaking, and yet so fascinating because of the stunning advances their society made. Beekeeping is the latest evidence of how ahead of their times the Egyptians were, and the ensuing narrative is as captivating as every other aspect of ancient Egyptian culture.
Download or read book Natural Beekeeping written by Ross Conrad and published by Chelsea Green Publishing. This book was released on 2013-03-08 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether you are a novice looking to get started with bees, an experienced apiculturist looking for ideas to develop an integrated pest-management approach, or someone who wants to sell honey at a premium price, this is the book you’ve been waiting for. Now revised and updated with new resources and including full-color photos throughout, Natural Beekeeping offers all the latest information in a book that has already proven invaluable for organic beekeepers. The new edition offers the same holistic, sensible alternative to conventional chemical practices with a program of natural hive management, but offers new sections on a wide range of subjects, including: The basics of bee biology and anatomy Urban beekeeping Identifying and working with queens Parasitic mite control Hive diseases Also, a completely new chapter on marketing provides valuable advice for anyone who intends to sell a wide range of hive products. Other chapters include: Hive Management Genetics and Breeding The Honey Harvest The Future of Organic Beekeeping Ross Conrad brings together the best “do no harm” strategies for keeping honeybees healthy and productive with nontoxic methods of controlling mites; eliminating American foulbrood disease without the use of antibiotics; selective breeding for naturally resistant bees; and many other detailed management techniques, which are covered in a thoughtful, matter-of-fact way.
Download or read book Advanced Bee Culture written by William Z. Hutchinson and published by . This book was released on 1911 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book First Lessons in Beekeeping written by Camille Pierre Dadant and published by . This book was released on 1917 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Lectures on Human and Animal Psychology written by Wilhelm Max Wundt and published by . This book was released on 1907 with total page 478 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Lectures on Human and Animal Psychology written by Wundt and published by . This book was released on 1894 with total page 472 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Strength and Honor written by R. M. Meluch and published by Astra Publishing House. This book was released on 2008-11-04 with total page 366 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Captain John Farragut and the crew of the U.S.S. Merrimack face their greatest challenge as Caesar Romulus declares war on the United States of America with a direct attack on Earth. The Merrimack retaliates with an assault on the Roman capital world of Palatine, and in the midst of the chaos, the Hive descends on Earth. With the battle raging, Farragut finds himself in the middle of a final deadly showdown.
Download or read book Bee keepers Record written by and published by . This book was released on 1904 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book American Bee Journal written by and published by . This book was released on 1861 with total page 926 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Includes summarized reports of many bee-keeper associations.
Download or read book The Honey Factory written by Jürgen Tautz and published by Black Inc.. This book was released on 2018-09-03 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bee hives might look like seething anarchy at first glance, but bees know exactly what they are doing. The universe of the beehive is an intricately organised, delicately balanced ecosystem. From the mighty queen to the lowliest worker bees, each bee plays its part in the whole. The Honey Factory plunges the reader into the invisible life of a bee colony and reveals the secrets of this fascinating world. How do worker bees come to a collective decision? What does the honeybees’ waggling dance communicate? What provokes the sexual excesses of the young queen bee? And why is the precious relationship between humans and bees a matter of species survival? Combining the most fascinating scientific discoveries and greatest secrets in bee research, The Honey Factory answers these questions and more.
Download or read book A History of the Earth and Animated Nature With Numerous Notes from the Works of the Most Distinguished British and Foreign Naturalists Illustrated Etc written by Oliver Goldsmith and published by . This book was released on 1859 with total page 780 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
