Richard L. Cheng, author, adventurer, historian, husband, father and grandfather, proud U.S. citizen, retired engineer and businessman, was born in Baguio Philippines. He now lives in Reno, Nevada with his wife, Souling. It was in Reno that he discovered as a writer and philosopher. His books of spiritual wisdom and principles touch the hearts and minds of people of all ages and faiths. Cheng earned a B.S. in Electronic Engineering from the University of the East in Manila, and a B.S. in Business Administration from the University of Nevada, Reno. He traveled throughout Asia in preparation for writing about his illustrious ancestors, Asia in general, and Asian philosophies, traditions, medicine and cuisine. His other books: Valley of Peace, The Day the Cricket Stopped Singing, Leaves of Wisdom, Nuggets of Wisdom. His first foray into fiction - Nuggets of Wisdom - was so well received he has now followed up with its companion novel, Seeds of Wisdom.