The development of movable frame hives allowed beekeeping to transition from a cottage industry to a commercial enterprise, leading to an increase in publications on bees. "British Bee Books" includes 832 entries and several metaphorical titles, with many North American publications listed. The book is comprehensive and valuable, with chapters that are both informative and useful. It is described as a labor of love and is appreciated by those who read it in quiet moments. "An Introduction to the Aquatic Insects of North America" by R. W. Merritt and K. W. Cummins is a well-illustrated and informative book that compiles contributions from 23 specialists. It provides keys and summary tables that are useful for scientists and fishermen. While some data are oversimplified, the tables are still valuable. The book includes condensed information from recent publications and contains useful keys for aquatic insects. Some keys have errors, but an errata sheet is provided. The book is well-organized, well-bound, and includes line drawings that are easy to use. It is a must for those interested in aquatic insects of North America. The "Association for the Study of Oriental Insects" workshop on advances in insect taxonomy in India and the Oriental Region is a detailed document that provides a broad and detailed picture of insect taxonomy, primarily in India but with reference to the Oriental Region. The reports were presented at a meeting of 97 entomologists in Manali, India.The development of movable frame hives allowed beekeeping to transition from a cottage industry to a commercial enterprise, leading to an increase in publications on bees. "British Bee Books" includes 832 entries and several metaphorical titles, with many North American publications listed. The book is comprehensive and valuable, with chapters that are both informative and useful. It is described as a labor of love and is appreciated by those who read it in quiet moments. "An Introduction to the Aquatic Insects of North America" by R. W. Merritt and K. W. Cummins is a well-illustrated and informative book that compiles contributions from 23 specialists. It provides keys and summary tables that are useful for scientists and fishermen. While some data are oversimplified, the tables are still valuable. The book includes condensed information from recent publications and contains useful keys for aquatic insects. Some keys have errors, but an errata sheet is provided. The book is well-organized, well-bound, and includes line drawings that are easy to use. It is a must for those interested in aquatic insects of North America. The "Association for the Study of Oriental Insects" workshop on advances in insect taxonomy in India and the Oriental Region is a detailed document that provides a broad and detailed picture of insect taxonomy, primarily in India but with reference to the Oriental Region. The reports were presented at a meeting of 97 entomologists in Manali, India.