There are many good books on beekeeping. Most bee supply companies will have a section of their catalog devoted to them. I have looked over three that I think are good.
The Hive and the Honey Bee, Dadant and Sons, Hamilton, IL. Revised 1992.
This is a continuation of a book originally published in 1853 by the Rev. L.L. Langstroth, It is considered by many to be the beekeeper’s bible. The current edition has over 1200 pages of material written by researchers, professors and beekeeping professionals. Covers pretty much everything related to beekeeping. This most recent revision is getting old, so much of the material is dated.
About $40.
The New Starting Right with Bees, Root Publishing, Medina, OH. 21st edition, 1997.
This book covers topics that are important to the beginning beekeeper. 135 pages.
About $10.
Beekeeping for Dummies, Wiley Publishing, Hoboken, NJ. 2002.
I, personally, don’t like the ‘Dummies’ titles. Otherwise, this is a good reference. An easy read. Many very good photos. Covers the basics. It is also more current than the other two books listed here. 300 pages.
About $20.
First Lessons in Beekeeping, Dadant and Sons, Hamilton, IL. 2007.
This is the latest edition in a long running tradition since 1917. Good, basic, current reference. Many excellent, color photos. Written by Keith Delaplane, professor of Entomology at the University of GA. 160 pages.
$8.95