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Wisdom from the Hidden Life of Trees
Series: David Suzuki Institute
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A beautifully illustrated collection of insights from the international bestseller The Hidden Life of Trees. A perfect book for anyone who wants to forever remember the wisdom of the forest. This gorgeous compendium distills the essence of the beloved bestseller, The Hidden Life of Trees, and...
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A beautifully illustrated collection of insights from the international bestseller The Hidden Life of Trees. A perfect book for anyone who wants to forever remember the wisdom of the forest.
This gorgeous compendium distills the essence of the beloved bestseller, The Hidden Life of Trees, and is the perfect pocket-sized gift for holding forester Peter Wohlleben's words dear, and sharing them with your loved ones.
Discover the operations of the forest ecosystem where themes of communication, resilience, beauty, age, family, society, and survival tie into our human world. With rich yet easy-to-understand language and evocative artwork from world-renowned master painters, this treasure of a book highlights the fascinating interconnectedness of our world and celebrates trees in all their glory.
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Wisdom from the Hidden Life of Trees
A beautifully illustrated collection of insights from the international bestseller The Hidden Life of Trees. A perfect book for anyone who wants to forever remember the wisdom of the forest. This gorgeous compendium distills the essence of the beloved bestseller, The Hidden Life of Trees, and is the perfect pocket-sized gift for holding forester Peter Wohlleben's words dear, and sharing...Hardback$2999Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow -
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Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781778401404
Publisher: Greystone Books,Canada
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 04 April 2024
Country: Canada
Imprint: Greystone Books,Canada
Illustration: Illustrations
Contributors:
- Edited and translated by Jane Billinghurst
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 127.0mm
Height: 178.0mm
Weight: 250g
Pages: 152
About the Author
Peter Wohlleben knew when he was just a boy that he was an environmentalist at heart. He worked for a state forestry commission in Germany for over twenty years and then resigned so he could put his ecological ideas into practice. His bestselling books, including The Hidden Life of Trees, have delighted readers around the world.
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