Nature and friendship are alive in Maryjo Koch's book, <I>The Nature of Friendship</i>. Sure to be a classic, this elegant and beautifully illustrated gift book soars with its natural subjects. Borrowing from her archives, Koch presents nature watercolors that showcase birds, insects, plant life, and water creatures, and celebrate the universal joy of relating to a true friend.<P>Bright colors, natural settings, and nature's little friends convey sentiments simply stated, yet carefully observed, creating the perfect collection to share with a special friend.<P>Koch has mastered watercolor painting and expressing the meaning of friendship.