Regarding a good book for beekeeping questions I recommend:
"The Beekeeper's Handbook" Sammataro, Diana and Avitable, Alphonse, New York
Collier, 1986. ISBN 0 - 02-081410-0
 
This book is easy to understand
and the illustrations are helpful.
Adam
VDACS Apiary Inspector
116 Reservoir St.
Harrisonburg, VA 22801
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