The Backyard Beekeeper, 4th Edition
An Absolute Beginner's Guide to Keeping Bees in Your Yard and Garden
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Narrated by:
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Gary Tiedemann
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By:
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Kim Flottum
About this listen
The Backyard Beekeeper, now in its 4th edition, makes the time-honored and complex tradition of beekeeping an enjoyable and accessible backyard pastime for urban and rural beekeepers of all skill levels.
More than a guide to beekeeping, this audiobook features expert advice for:
- Setting up and caring for your own colonies
- Selecting the best location to place your new bee colonies for their safety and yours
- The most practical and nontoxic ways to care for your bees
- Swarm control
- Using top bar hives
- Harvesting the products of a beehive and collecting and using honey
- Bee problems and treatments
What’s New?
- Information for urban bees and beekeepers
- Using your smoker the right way
- Better pest management
- Providing consistent and abundant good food
- Keeping your hives healthy
With this complete resource and the expert advice of Bee Culture editor Kim Flottum, your bees will be healthy, happy, and more productive.
©2018 Kim Flottum (P)2022 Quarry BooksListeners also enjoyed...
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Critic reviews
“A stunningly beautiful and wonderfully thorough guidebook for the beginning beekeeper.”—Thomas D. Seeley, author of "Honey Bee Democracy, Following the Wild Bees, Honey Bee Ecology, and The Behavior and Social Life of Honey Bees
“The Backyard Beekeeper provides a concise and lucid introduction to the art of keeping bee colonies. A thorough introduction of bee diseases and problems guides the new beekeeper through some difficult but common challenges.”—Lawrence John Connor, founding member of Wicwas Press LLC and author of many essential beekeeping guides
“The Backyard Beekeeper presents a modern look at traditional beekeeping. Numerous photos and diagrams supplement good, clearly written, beekeeping information. Particularly useful, the 25 Rules section provides current beekeeping fundamentals for successful beehive management. This is an excellent text for anyone interested in becoming a knowledgeable beekeeper.”—James E. Tew, PhD, beekeeping specialist, Alabama Cooperative Extension System, Auburn University, and author of The Beekeeper's Problem Solver and Wisdom for Beekeepers
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Just diving into the world of bees? Have you wanted to start your own hive, but have been confused by the conflicting information on the Internet? Looking for an authoritative source on how to go about the business of bees and make money while you’re at it? Then this audiobook is what you need. With this guide, you can start your beekeeping hobby or business, knowing that you’ve got all the info you need so you won’t miss a beat!
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5 out of 5 stars
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leaders in the beekeeping community
- By Thomas Lane on 12-28-20
By: Dion Rosser
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Beekeeping Bible
- The Complete Crash Course on Raising Your Own First Backyard Bee Colonies to Achieve Self-Sufficient Honey Harvest in Safe Hives (off-Grid Survival Urban Homesteading)
- By: Wilfred C. Beatty
- Narrated by: Gerhard Weigelt
- Length: 3 hrs and 56 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 60
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 51
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Story5 out of 5 stars 51
Build your first beehive from scratch and create a flourishing hive with this beekeeping bible. This audiobook has everything a novice needs to get started, as well as anecdotes and tips to inspire and instruct an experienced beekeeper.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Perfect for beginners
- By Helen Patrick on 12-20-22
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Beekeeping for Dummies, 4th Edition
- By: Howland Blackiston
- Narrated by: Jonathan Yen
- Length: 14 hrs and 33 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 104
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 96
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Story5 out of 5 stars 95
If you've ever thought about becoming a backyard beekeeper - or have already tried a hand at it and want to be better one - then this is the book for you! In Beekeeping for Dummies, 4th Edition, you'll find everything you need to know in order to start your own colony, including how to assemble and maintain beehives, handle every phase of honey production, purchase and use all the latest tools, and what to do beyond your first season.
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5 out of 5 stars
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great tips for beginning beekeepers!!!
- By Nancy Thompson on 03-03-20
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Beekeeping: The Essential Guide
- A Step-by-Step Guide to Beekeeping for Beginners and Advanced
- By: Andy Jacobson
- Narrated by: Dan McDermott
- Length: 1 hr and 14 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 40
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 35
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Story4 out of 5 stars 34
Building and maintaining honey bee colonies is an empowering hobby and the rewards are plentiful. Besides boosting yields in your garden, you also receive some of nature's sweetest gifts: delicious honey and nourishing beeswax. The art of beekeeping is an extremely rewarding practice and contrary to common belief, extremely safe and easy. All you need is some guidance to get you started and this is exactly what this guide provides.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Very basic without any depth.
- By Zarako on 03-07-18
By: Andy Jacobson
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The Lives of Bees
- The Untold Story of the Honey Bee in the Wild
- By: Thomas D. Seeley
- Narrated by: William Hope
- Length: 10 hrs and 31 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 229
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 201
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 200
Humans have kept honey bees in hives for millennia, yet only in recent decades have biologists begun to investigate how these industrious insects live in the wild. The Lives of Bees is Thomas Seeley’s captivating story of what scientists are learning about the behavior, social life, and survival strategies of honey bees living outside the beekeeper’s hive - and how wild honey bees may hold the key to reversing the alarming die-off of the planet’s managed honey bee populations.
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3 out of 5 stars
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The Lives of Bees - Read the Book Instead
- By JonathanG on 06-05-19
By: Thomas D. Seeley
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Beekeeping for Beginners
- A Complete Guide to Building Your Own Beehive, Colony Management, Honey Harvesting, and Turning Your Passion into Profit | + BONUS: Hive Inspection Checklist
- By: Michael York
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 8 hrs and 25 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 2
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Performance3 out of 5 stars 2
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Story3.5 out of 5 stars 2
Have you ever dreamed of building a thriving beehive (or beehives!) right in your own backyard but didn't know how or where to start? If the answer is "YES," then keep reading; this is the book you have been waiting for. Beekeeping for Beginners is a treasure trove of step-by-step instructions to help you build your first DIY beehive and nurture a flourishing honey bee colony. The book will teach you how to make your bee colony thrive and assist you in all the most critical beekeeping activities and decisions. From choosing the perfect hive to installing your bee colony, this book covers ...
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3 out of 5 stars
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auto voice sucks
- By Kevin J Engebretson on 06-01-25
By: Michael York
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The Greeks
- A Global History
- By: Roderick Beaton
- Narrated by: Anna Crowe
- Length: 16 hrs and 38 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 117
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 97
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 95
More than 2,000 years ago, the Greek city-states, led by Athens and Sparta, laid the foundation for much of modern science, the arts, politics, and law. But the influence of the Greeks did not end with the rise and fall of this classical civilization. As historian Roderick Beaton illustrates, over three millennia Greek speakers produced a series of civilizations that were rooted in southeastern Europe but again and again ranged widely across the globe.
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4 out of 5 stars
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An Ethnography of the Greeks
- By gmurphy92 on 03-27-22
By: Roderick Beaton
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Born to Be Hanged
- The Epic Story of the Gentlemen Pirates Who Raided the South Seas, Rescued a Princess, and Stole a Fortune
- By: Keith Thomson
- Narrated by: Feodor Chin
- Length: 9 hrs and 41 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 337
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 284
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 284
The year is 1680, in the heart of the Golden Age of Piracy, and more than 300 daring, hardened pirates—a potent mix of low-life scallywags and a rare breed of gentlemen buccaneers—gather on a remote Caribbean island. The plan: to wreak havoc on the Pacific coastline, raiding cities, mines, and merchant ships. The booty: the bright gleam of Spanish gold and the chance to become a legend. So begins one of the greatest piratical adventures of the era—a story not given its full due until now.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Fascinating tale of 17th Piracy in the Americas
- By Xmeromotu on 07-11-22
By: Keith Thomson
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People Fuel
- Fill Your Tank for Life, Love, and Leadership
- By: John Townsend
- Narrated by: John Townsend
- Length: 6 hrs and 14 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 217
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 189
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 186
We all need more energy, the vitality that helps us stay motivated, focused and productive in life. We know we receive energy from good nutrition, along with working out, adequate sleep and maintaining positivity. But there is another major source for the energy we need: having the right kinds of relationships with others. Not the ones that drain us, but the ones that refuel us.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Started off great - then it got religious
- By Amazon Customer on 08-05-19
By: John Townsend
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The Cold War's Killing Fields
- Rethinking the Long Peace
- By: Paul Thomas Chamberlin
- Narrated by: Grover Gardner
- Length: 22 hrs and 32 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 125
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 115
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 115
In this sweeping, deeply researched book, Paul Thomas Chamberlin boldly argues that the Cold War, long viewed as a mostly peaceful, if tense, diplomatic standoff between democracy and communism, was actually a part of a vast, deadly conflict that killed millions on battlegrounds across the postcolonial world. For half a century, as an uneasy peace hung over Europe, ferocious proxy wars raged in the Cold War’s killing fields, resulting in more than 14 million dead - victims who remain largely forgotten and all but lost to history.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Interesting but Biased
- By Jonathan W Schneider on 08-13-18
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Advanced Beekeeping
- A Deeper Look into Natural Beekeeping, Apitherapy and Beekeeping Business
- By: Randy Stevens
- Narrated by: Jim D. Johnston
- Length: 3 hrs and 3 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall3.5 out of 5 stars 7
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 6
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Story3 out of 5 stars 6
Are you looking for a way to reconnect with nature in this stressful world? Do the news of the decline in bees' populations terrify you? If you answered "yes" to any of those questions, then beekeeping is just the perfect match for you. The shelves of grocery stores are filled with overly processed, sweet liquid that can't really be called "honey". With your own little apiary, you can have direct access to top-quality honey and bee products, all of which have astonishing health benefits.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Sounds like this was written by AI
- By Monty Schrunk on 09-01-24
By: Randy Stevens
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Honeybee Democracy
- By: Thomas D. Seeley
- Narrated by: Keith Sellon-Wright
- Length: 8 hrs and 3 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 288
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 253
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 252
Honeybees make decisions collectively-and democratically. Every year, faced with the life-or-death problem of choosing and traveling to a new home, honeybees stake everything on a process that includes collective fact-finding, vigorous debate, and consensus building. In fact, as world-renowned animal behaviorist Thomas Seeley reveals, these incredible insects have much to teach us when it comes to collective wisdom and effective decision making.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Most Annoying Book Ever!!
- By Spaceman on 06-18-19
By: Thomas D. Seeley
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The Farmer's Wife
- My Life in Days
- By: Helen Rebanks
- Narrated by: Esmée Cook, Helen Rebanks
- Length: 8 hrs and 50 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 53
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 46
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 47
Helen Rebanks' beautifully written memoir takes place across a single day on her working farm in the Lake District of England. Weaving past and present, through a journey of self-discovery, the book takes us from the farmhouse table of her grandmother and into the home she now shares with her husband, James, their four kids, and an abundance of animals. With honesty and grace, Helen shares her life in days—sometimes a wonder and a joy, others a grind to be survived—weaving in stories that unfolds like a well-written pastoral novel.
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5 out of 5 stars
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A serendipitous find
- By Claudia Fox Reppen on 01-18-24
By: Helen Rebanks
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Heart of the Hive
- Inside the Mind of the Honey Bee and the Incredible Life Force of the Colony
- By: Hilary Kearney
- Narrated by: Hilary Kearney
- Length: 4 hrs and 28 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 12
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 9
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Story5 out of 5 stars 9
Listeners will be awestruck by the hive as superorganism and how the individual bee lives and behaves within it, perfectly suited to each specific job it performs. From their intricate dances and information-rich pheromones to how they sense and respond to their environment, learn, and remember, this immersive journey into the world of bees offers an entirely new perspective on the wisdom of nature and our relationship to it.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Great presentation of useful insights
- By Thomas Greenwood on 06-18-25
By: Hilary Kearney
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Consider the Lobster
- And Other Essays
- By: David Foster Wallace
- Narrated by: Robert Petkoff, David Foster Wallace
- Length: 15 hrs and 8 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 600
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 502
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 499
Do lobsters feel pain? Did Franz Kafka have a funny bone? What is John Updike's deal, anyway? And what happens when adult video starlets meet their fans in person? David Foster Wallace answers these questions and more in essays that are also enthralling narrative adventures.
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5 out of 5 stars
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How this differs from the other version
- By Jonathan Penley on 12-26-17
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But Everyone Feels This Way
- How an Autism Diagnosis Saved My Life
- By: Paige Layle
- Narrated by: Paige Layle
- Length: 8 hrs and 53 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 75
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 72
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Story5 out of 5 stars 72
Paige Layle was normal. She lived in the countryside with her mom, dad, and brother Graham. She went to school, hung out with friends, and all the while everything seemed so much harder than it needed to be. A break in routine threw off the whole day. If her teacher couldn't answer “why” in class, she dissolved into tears, unable to articulate her own confusion or explain her lack of control.
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5 out of 5 stars
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I FEEL SO SEEN!! 😭
- By Sharon Phillips on 08-20-24
By: Paige Layle
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The Reveal
- The Next Stage of Human Awareness
- By: David Icke
- Narrated by: David Icke
- Length: 20 hrs and 58 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 230
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 211
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Story5 out of 5 stars 211
The Reveal sees Icke dig deeper than ever before and the book can truly be described as ‘the next stage of human awareness’ across a great swathe of interlocking subjects from who controls the world to the nature of the ‘afterlife’ and everything in between. His record of being proved right decade after decade is unparalleled and what he uncovers here has the potential to transform human perception of self and reality.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Despite my skepticism, this makes you think
- By trubadore on 10-07-24
By: David Icke
Best beginners beekeeping book
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