From crayons to cough drops, cookies to candles, this book offers a comprehensive introduction to incorporating the miracle of bees into everyday life. Beekeepers (and bee lovers) will learn about the benefits and attributes of beeswax, honey, propolis, and more alongside a full range of projects and techniques to process and harness the amazing gifts of bees. Inside, you'll find instructions to make Ahnert's award-winning hand-dipped birthday candles,...

Shunned by her own family, Esther Everatt seeks the chance to earn her keep at Sam Brumby's farm. But when Sam dies, she has no right to inherit the lease on the farm, and seeks to marry a local farmhand, until the war arrives to dash her hopes.