A practical manual combining natural history of hive inhabitants and clear explanations of brood, swarming, and colony behavior with an extensive survey of contemporary hive designs and apiary apparatus. It offers step-by-step guidance for using bar-and-frame and single-box hives, techniques for managing swarms, feeding, transferring stock, extracting honey, and treating stings and pests, emphasizing humane, productivity-enhancing methods. Additional sections cover apiary layout, tools and feeders, forage considerations and varied bee strains, and close with testimonials and general remarks, all aimed at enabling beginners and experienced apiarists to adopt modern, hands-on management practices.