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This book not only enhances our knowledge about these vital creatures but also emphasizes their significance to biodiversity and human survival.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLaurence Packer's works are invaluable for anyone passionate about nature, making them a perfect addition to your collection of enlightening and educational books.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"beepedia-by-laurence-packer-9780691262383","title":"Beepedia","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn enchanting, fact-filled treasury for the bee lover in all of us.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eBeepedia\u003c\/i\u003e is a one-of-a-kind celebration of bees, from A to Z. Featuring dozens of alphabetical entries on topics ranging from pollination and beekeeping to the peculiar lifestyles of cuckoo bees and carrion-eating vulture bees, this enticing, pocket-sized compendium takes you on an unforgettable journey into the remarkable world of bees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore the many wonders of bee morphology, behaviour, and ecology, and learn about the role of bees in agriculture, art, literature, and religion. With more than 20,000 described species, bees can be found anywhere on the planet where flowering plants are pollinated by insects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith Laurence Packer as your guide, you will meet some of the most inquisitive and prolific bee experts who ever lived and marvel at the astonishing variety of wild bees and the creative methods scientists use to study them. Discover why bees have intrigued us for millennia, why Napoleon Bonaparte chose the bee as his emblem when he became emperor, where the expression 'the bee's knees' comes from, and much more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith captivating drawings by Ann Sanderson, \u003ci\u003eBeepedia\u003c\/i\u003e is an informative and entertaining blend of fact, folklore, and fancy that will captivate anyone who has ever been curious about these amazing insects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"NewSouth Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46854044713196,"sku":"9780691262383","price":34.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/2610973482434.jpg?v=1759232436"},{"product_id":"bees-of-the-world-by-laurence-packer-9780691226620","title":"Bees of the World","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen many people think of bees, they are likely to picture the western domesticated honey bee, insects that live in large, socially complex societies inside a hive with a single queen and thousands of workers. 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