>but there aren't a whole lot of books out there for 3rd-year beekeepers."
Read every book that you can get your hands on! You will learn from them all - and will also see where information has been just copied over the years.
When you have read everything, find a reliable, experienced, successful beekeeper - ideally one with a fair number of hives (say 100) and work with him/her as often as you can.
Best wishes
Peter
52°14'44.44"N, 1°50'35"W
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