Bees - the topic that concerns us all. "A wonderful book about humanity's best friend among insects..." Edward O. Wilson. The queen bee is not an absolute ruler. On the contrary: bees make decisions collectively as a swarm, they explore a situation together and engage in lively debates to ultimately reach a consensus. The renowned behavioral researcher Thomas D. Seeley has been meticulously studying the life of bees for decades. In his engagingly written book, he vividly illustrates what we can learn from these amazing insects and how the decision of many can be wiser than that of individuals. A richly illustrated, equally fascinating and thought-provoking book.