Richard A. Jones Libros

The Beekeeper’s Bible is as much an ultimate guide to the practical essentials of beekeeping as it is a beautiful almanac to be read from cover to cover. Part history book, part handbook, and part cookbook, this illustrated tome covers every facet of the ancient hobby of beekeeping, from how to manage hives safely to harvesting one's own honey, and ideas for how to use honey and beeswax. Detailed instructions for making candles, furniture polish, beauty products, and nearly 100 honey-themed recipes are included. Fully illustrated with how-to photography and unique etchings, any backyard enthusiast or gardener can confidently dive into beekeeping with this book in hand (or daydream about harvesting their own honey while relaxing in the comfort of an armchair).Praise for The Beekeeper's Bible:"Jones and Sweeney-Lynch explain the science and society of bees in clear, accessible language. And the recipes are admirably useful: honey scones, honey soap, honey hangover cures. 'Oh, stuff and fluff,' as Pooh might say. Dip a paw into this richly satisfying volume and you won't have to do stoutness exercises." -The New York Times “Lip-smackin’ throughout, The Beekeeper's Bible is, at its heart, a glorious invitation into the depths of the honeybee hive.” —Chicago Tribune "An elegant, information-packed addition to the library of the most serious beekeeper." —Better Homes & Gardens Country Gardens“An amazing compendium of information, lore, facts, tips, techniques, and benefits of having bees in your life—whether you choose to keep a hive yourself, enjoy the by-products, or just appreciate these wonderful creatures for all that they contribute to our human ecosystem.” —About.com

Focusing on Ludwig Wittgenstein's influence, Richard A. Jones explores its significance for modern African American and Africana philosophy. The work delves into the epistemic, linguistic, and political foundations that can provide inspiration and insight for these philosophical traditions, offering a unique perspective on the interplay between language and identity.

Exploring the complexities of the modern American experience, this book weaves together themes from quantum physics, mid-century culture, and personal memory. Through a unique blend of humor and depth, it decodes the interplay of sense and nonsense, capturing the essence of fleeting human connections amidst a colorful backdrop. The work invites readers to engage with its multifaceted narrative, revealing both the hilarity and despair inherent in contemporary life.

Exploring the profound impact of anti-Black racism, the author shares a personal journey of resilience and self-education. Through his experiences, he illustrates the transformative power of academic philosophy, emphasizing the pursuit of knowledge as a means to rise above societal challenges. The memoirs reflect a commitment to transcending adversity and highlight the importance of intellectual growth in the face of discrimination.

Postmodern Racial Dialectics is a collection of ten essays on African American philosophy. Addressing issues as disparate as why there are no graduate programs in philosophy at the more than one hundred traditionally black colleges and universities in the U.S.-to conceptions of Black utopianism-to the nature of postmodern revolutions, these essays are beyond the bounds of traditional racial discourse. The essays are dialectical in the sense that they are conversations between personal histories, between ideologies, and between changing ways that the races talk to one another. The book is postmodern in that it is beyond modernity's linear logic. Postmodern Racial Dialectics is also a political entreaty for African Americans to be wary of conventional ways of thinking, and to begin thinking transgressively beyond narrowly prescribed conceptions from both sides of the color line.