Bees are dying off at alarming rates. At the last count, the world's bee population has dropped by a whopping 80% due to pesticides, GMOs, and pests. It is up to the backyard beekeeper who has a small plot of pesticide free land and homeowners associations to bring the bees back. This book provides basic information about beekeeping and the behavior of bees. It also answers frequently asked questions about beekeeping and honey processing. Every bee hive has the potential of providing up to 100lbs of honey per year after it is established. After a couple of years, you will be getting additional hives through swarming. The book provides over 100 health and beauty recipes so that you can use up all of that honey