Well in no particular order: A manual of Beekeeping by Wedmore. Successful Beekeeping by Wedmore. Queenrearing simplified by Jay Smith Queen Rearing by Snelgrove. Beekeeping by Philips Honey Farming by Manley Contemporary queenrearing by Laidlaw Swarming:it's control & prevention by Snelgrove Honey in the comb by Killions A modern bee farm by Simms (or is it Simmons???) There's 10 for starters. I've read them all and there all pretty good. With the first being my favorite. Clay Clay's Bee Page-biological beekeeping methods http://wave.prohosting.com/clay2720? :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: -- Visit www.honeybeeworld.com/BEE-L for rules, FAQ and other info --- ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::