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In every civilized country, trees have been revered for their arboreal wisdom, common sense modeling, botanical philosophy, and lifelong acumen. They are, without argument, icons of counsel and direction. Trees offer commending insights for our lives . . . lives succumbed to stress, anxiety, and loss of focus. Trees are, in so many ways, individual examples of determination, vibrancy, and passion; not for a moment, but rather for a lifetime. The Healing Wisdom of Trees offers sixty-five separate essays of practical advice that can change lives for the better; a collection of scientific and psychological insights that can renew and reinvigorate for the long term. With the bestselling author of In Search of the Old Ones, Anthony D. Fredericks, you'll venture into a redwood forest to learn about how trees show us the importance of community, you'll discover how peach trees model the power of friendship, you'll see how cherry trees exemplify the significance of calmness, and you'll learn how aspens demonstrate our need to draw strength from others. Here, trees are our mentors and our teachers. Part travelogue, part natural history, part science, and part psychology, this absorbing book shows us how we can reinvigorate our lives, reduce everyday stress, and bring out the best in ourselves when we heed the wisdom of trees.

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Anthony D. Fredericks is a husband, father, grandfather, brother, and cousin. So too, is he professor emeritus of education at York College of Pennsylvania, where he taught science, writing, and teacher education courses. He is a prolific and award-winning author of more than 175 adult nonfiction and children's books, including In Search of the Old Ones: An Odyssey among Ancient Trees; Two-Minute Habits: Small Habits, Dynamic Creativity; Tall Tall Tree; and A is for Anaconda: A Rainforest Alphabet. He has also written for an array of magazines and online journals including High Country News, Hawai'i Magazine, Harrisburg Magazine, Teaching K-8, CNBC-Make It, and Psychology Today, among others. A professional educator for more than a half-century, he has offered science workshops, conducted natural history presentations, and made keynote addresses throughout North America. He and his wife, Phyllis, live in York, Pennsylvania. Jon Vertullo is a voice-over and on-camera talent who has been performing on mic, stage, and screen since the age of ten. Jon's voice has been described as ""friendly, trustworthy, and engaging, with a sprinkling of nerdy fun!"" When he isn't performing, Jon enjoys spending time with his family and finding new and exciting restaurants to try.

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