Taking flight with beekeeping. To bee, or not to bee? ; Getting to know your honey bees -- Starting your adventure. Alleviating apprehensions and making decisions ; Selecting a hive that's perfect for you ; Basic equipment for beekeepers ; Obtaining and installing your bees -- Time for a peek. Opening your hive ; What to expect when you're inspecting ; Different seasons, different activities -- Common problems and simple solutions. Anticipating and preventing potential problems ; Colony collapse disorder ; Understanding diseases and remedies ; Heading off honey-bee pests ; Raising your own queens -- Sweet rewards. Honey, I love you ; Getting ready for the golden harvest ; Honey harvest day -- The part of tens. More than ten fun things to do with bees ; More than ten frequently asked questions about bee behavior ; My ten favorite honey recipes -- Appendixes. Helpful resources ; Beekeeper's checklist ; Glossary.