Try "The Backyard Beekeeper" by Kim Flottum. He's the editor of Bee Culture magazine - the book is paperback, easy to read, and well presented. http://www.amazon.com/Backyard-Beekeeper-Absolute-Beginners-Keeping/dp/1592531180/sr=1-1/qid=1168631461/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/102-0322994-0596952?ie=UTF8&s=books -Lee ____________________________________________________________________________________ We won't tell. Get more on shows you hate to love (and love to hate): Yahoo! TV's Guilty Pleasures list. http://tv.yahoo.com/collections/265 -- Visit www.honeybeeworld.com/bee-l for rules, FAQ and other info ---