Wedmore: what a mine of useful information even if seriously outdated, no?![/QUOTE]

His book has numbered paragraphs - making it very easy to find things. A lot of the info is still relevant Gavin.

A good book for beginners is Ron Browns' " BEEKEEPING - a seasonal guide " simple straightforward stuff - very well explained.

Gavin we need to categorize books under particular headings e.g. "basic beginners" , " queen rearing" etc,etc. this way forum members can search for a recommended book to suit their particular needs.