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Award-winning journalist Hannah Nordhaus explains to the remarkable tale of John Miller, one of America's primary migratory beekeepers, and the myriad and inexplicable epidemics threatening American honeybee populations. In luminous, razor-sharp prose, Nordhaus explores the vital role that honeybees play in American agribusiness, the maintenance of our food string, and the future of the country. With an intimate target and incisive reporting, in a reserve perfect for lovers of Eric Schlosser's Fast Food Land, Michael Pollan's The Botany of Desire, and John McPhee's Oranges, Nordhaus' stunning exposé illuminates one of the most critical issues facing the entire world today, offering perception, information, and, ultimately, hope.