{"product_id":"2026770001921-secondhand-the-world-of-the-honeybee","title":"The World Of The Honeybee","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Good                          \u003cbr\u003eJacket: Worn\/faded, no tears\u003cbr\u003ePages: Good                  \u003cbr\u003eMarkings: Previous owner\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA landmark work in natural history and entomology, The World of the Honeybee presents a comprehensive and authoritative account of the biology, behavior, and social organization of Apis mellifera, the Western honeybee. Colin G. Butler, a distinguished researcher at the Rothamsted Experimental Station, draws on decades of original scientific study to detail the intricate workings of the hive, from the complex caste system of queen, workers, and drones to the remarkable communication methods bees use to direct one another to food sources. Written with the precision of a scientist yet the accessibility of a passionate naturalist, the text illuminates the chemical signals — including the queen substance — that Butler himself helped discover, making it a foundational text in the field of apiology. The tone is measured and authoritative, grounding every observation in rigorous evidence while conveying a genuine sense of wonder at the extraordinary complexity of colony life. Essential reading for beekeepers, biologists, and anyone captivated by the natural world, this classic work remains one of the most respected studies of honeybee society ever published.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48839390789851,"sku":"2026770001921-SECONDHAND","price":25.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/4218ab1f-94e3-4787-95e6-7e3c8ca5766d.png?v=1780561429","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026770001921-secondhand-the-world-of-the-honeybee","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}