Margaret Thomas Libros

This guide helps you choose the plants that bees will love, with the accessible information you need to create and maintain a beautiful garden.Ideal for gardeners who want to encourage pollinating insects. Among the well-known bee favourites, lavender, hollyhock and honeysuckle, the comprehensive A-Z includes over 300 plants including climbers, shrubs, trees and fruit bushes, accompanied by concise cultivation notes on flowering months, soil type, sun and shade requirements and good nectar or pollen providers. Also included is the use of pesticides which will not be harmful to bees..

This is the ideal guide for anyone wanting to start beekeeping and a revered reference book for experienced beekeepers. It includes information on all you need to know, including how to avoid swarms, plan requeening, or provide the colony with winter stores. It features key information on Varroa. It is copiously illustrated throughout. Fully revised and updated, this new edition of "Guide to Bees and Honey" also presents expert advice for readers who plan to maintain a few hives for personal recreational use, as well as those who want to expand an existing colony into a commercial venture.

What was the first language, and where did it come from? Do all languages have properties in common? What is the relationship of language to thought? Fifty Key Thinkers on Language and Linguistics explores how fifty of the most influential figures in the field have asked and have responded to classic questions about language. Each entry includes a discussion of the person’s life, work and ideas as well as the historical context and an analysis of his or her lasting contributions. Thinkers Fully cross-referenced and with useful guides to further reading, this is an ideal introduction to the thinkers who have had a significant impact on the subject of Language and Linguistics.

Exploring the conception of shared properties among human languages, this book delves into Western scholarly perspectives on language and the intricacies of second or foreign language acquisition. It highlights the evolving understanding of linguistic similarities and the cognitive processes involved in learning new languages. Through a critical lens, the text examines the implications of these views on educational practices and cultural perceptions of language learning.

A guide to beekeeping and management. Topics covered include: the bee and its environment; hives and other equipment; management of the apiary; and control of pests and diseases.

Margaret Thomas provides a first-hand account of her travels through Palestine and Syria in the late 19th century. With detailed descriptions of the people, customs, and landscapes she encounters along the way, 'Two Years in Palestine & Syria' is an engaging travelogue that vividly brings these distant lands to life.

Set against the backdrop of early 20th century Alaska, the narrative follows Shoki Kayamori, a Japanese immigrant who became an integral part of a Tlingit village. His passion for photography captured the essence of community life, earning him the title 'Picture Man.' As World War II approached, Kayamori faced racial scrutiny, leading to his tragic suicide. Margaret Thomas examines his life through his photographs, revealing the socio-political struggles of Asian immigrants and the complex dynamics of village life during a transformative era in Alaska's history.

Focusing on Denmark's political and cultural evolution, this historical account spans from the Viking Age through the early 20th century. Margaret Thomas delves into significant periods and figures that shaped the nation, while also addressing social and economic conditions throughout history. The book highlights Denmark's interactions with other nations, offering a comprehensive view of its heritage. As a facsimile reprint of the original 1902 edition, it serves as a valuable resource for those interested in Danish history and culture.