Mark L. Winston probes the dynamics of the honey bee's social organization. He creates for us the complex infrastructure of the nest, describes the highly specialized behavior of workers, queens, and drones, and examines the remarkable ability of the honey bee colony to regulate its functions according to events within and outside the nest.
Bee time presents Mark Winston's reflections on three decades spent studying bees, and on the lessons they can teach about how humans might better interact with one another and the natural world.--Publisher description
A scientist before he was a beekeeper, Mark L. Winston found in his new hobby a paradigm for understanding the role science should play in society. In essays originally appearing as columns in Bee Culture, the leading professional journal...
Without a detailed description available, it's challenging to provide a specific summary. However, the title "Killer Bees" suggests themes of danger, nature's unpredictability, or perhaps a thrilling narrative involving these creatures. The book may explore the impact of killer bees on ecosystems or human interactions with this formidable species. Further context about characters or plot would enhance the summary.