Intimate in size yet quietly breathtaking in scope; this graceful gift book will forever change how you think; and how you feel; about trees. In poetically sparse scientific observations; renowned conservation biologist Gretchen Daily narrates the evolution; impact; and natural wonder of trees. Alongside photographs by Chuck Katz; the text and images form a quiet and moving meditation on The Power of Trees. Twenty-six duotone black and white photographs illustrate the development of trees: how trunks were formed; what tree rings tell us about human societies; and how trees define the future of humanity. Pictures of trees threading through the landscape - dotting mountainsides; braiding along the sides of glassine rivers - bear witness to the lyrical force and clarity of Dailys observations.Recreating the authorsrsquo; hike together through the landscape of the Skagit River in Washington State; the balletic movement between Dailyrsquo;s commentary and Katzrsquo;s vision reaches out to readers; inviting them to enjoy the landscape through a scientific understanding of trees. At once emotional and intellectual; The Power of Trees
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Predators and prey onlineBy Peter J. Orvetti"Chatroom" examines how the Internet can simultaneously create intimacy and distance; making it a playground for emotional predators. In the play; a group of teenagers who have never met in person make cruel sport of exploiting the vulnerabilities of one of the group. Though I read it and did not see it on stage; the directions suggest the actors interact without direct contact; adding to the conceit. Its a challenging and original work.