Both books are worthwhile references and cover many topics thoroughly.
The principle difference between them is their organization of subject
matter. ABC & XYZ is arranged alphbetically, like a dictionary, while
Hive and Honeybee divides beekeeping into broad topics and subtopics. It
is also a larger book with more detail on many topics than ABC, yet
those details may be superfluous depending on your interests and
operations. For quick reference and location of a specific item of
information, ABC might have the edge. For general study of the subjects
of bees and beekeeping, Hive and Honeybee is a better text.

Al Needham wrote:
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> >"The Hive and the Honeybee" or "The ABC and XYZ of
> > Beeculture".  Any recommendations between the two?
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