The Incomparable Honeybee & the Economics of Pollination (Rmb Manifestos)
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| Rating | : | 4.80 (890 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1897522606 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 112 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-04-25 |
| Language | : | English |
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Dr. . He is a sought-after public speaker and founder of the international conservation institute Global Forest Science, through which he regularly visits schools and encourages children worldwide to embrace conservation, science exploration and learning. Reese Halter is an award-winning conservation biologist, syndicated science writer, TV host and father
Reese takes us on a grand ride through the history of the natural world, exposes the pivotal role of bees in human endeavor and, although presaging decline, offers solutions and hope. Our food supply is in peril. Our food supply is in peril. Reese, for articulating the scientific knowledge in such an easily readable form. Thank you, Dr. Yet again Dr. This is a good read, both informative and exciting. A fascinating narrative that exposes the profound importance of the humble honeybee to the well-being of all humans. Get on board and be informed by this inspirational read as Dr. Not only do bees have sophisticated social organization and advanced communication and navigation skills, but they vote, dance and have strange sex. Reese brings to light the vital role of bees in the pageant of all life on this planet. Get on board and be informed by this inspirational read as Dr. Dr. Halter explains how bee populations recently have plummeted due to deforestation, contamination by
Reese Halter comes a remarkable, concise account of the honeybees that have profoundly shaped our planet for the past 110 million years. Since prehistoric times humans and honeybees have been inextricably linked. From Dr. Honeybees are the most important group of flower-visiting animals, pollinating more multi-billion-dollar crops and plants than any other living group. This book is rich with interesting and humbling facts: -bees can count-they can vote,-honey has potent medicinal properties, able to work as an anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antifungal, antioxidant, even an antisepticThe fate of the bees, whose numbers have been beleaguered most recently by colony collapse disorder, lies firmly in the hands of humankind. As such, it is our job to ensure their health, protect the habitats within which they live and communicate to others the vit
Fantastic I really enjoyed reading this book. The book is well written but it's a little too short. I would have loved a longer read.It's a must for anyone interested in bees or nature in general, a worthy addition to any library.