This lovely book was one purchased back in the day to be a given as a gift that ultimately did not come to pass for one reason or other (bought too many?), which is why the $5.99 (?) price is covered on the back with small sticker. 2009 Fourth Printing, Professional Press, Chapel Hill, NC. You do not need to be into bees to get the poignency of this insightful book. It describes honeybee behavior in 42 lessons and what we can learn from them. It is a life's little lessons book based on the natural world. Bundle this with two or more other items from this closet, get a discount, AND save on shipping! From a non-smoking, critterless, unscented household.