"Produced and originated by Blackwell and Ruth Limited" Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents:
The honeybee and the human. The electromagnetic spectrum -- How flowers pay for pollination -- The bee's knees -- Some of the better-known of the lesser-known bees -- The anatomy of a honeybee -- The anatomy of a flower -- Hive society -- More bees please -- Predators, pests, parasites and plagues : the perils and problems affecting our precious pollinators -- Collapse of the colonies -- A world without bees -- Nectar of the gods -- The forest healer -- The manuka tree : nature's great healer -- Pollinator populations -- Land of milk and honey -- What this means for you and me -- Elixir of life : the lifespan of the queen bee versus the humble human -- Medicinal manuka -- We didn't know how it worked, but it did -- Manuka's magic ingredient : MGO -- The honeybee and the human.
Summary:
"Flowers glow in otherworldly blues and teals. An array of brilliant colors emerges from their petals. By exploring the wonders of the ultraviolet spectrum using innovative imaging technology, we come one step closer to understanding the extraordinary lives of bees. Photographer and horticulturalist Craig P. Burrows has spent the last ten years capturing flowers in this spectrum, and this book collects his stunning ultraviolet-induced visible fluorescence (UVIVF) photos. In addition to these gorgeous nature images, the book illuminates our relationship with honeybees through in-depth research, diagrams, and archival images, exploring the science of pollination, the environmental impacts affecting bees, and the applications of bee products in the fields of medicine and cosmetics. A celebration of the symbiotic relationship between humans and honeybees that has benefited us throughout history, this book is an incredible look into the power of nature and how bees can help save the world"-- Provided by publisher.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.