Jeffrey Zygmont

After a campsite encounter with an orphaned bear, Gina and Harold soon confront a larger challenge. A sudden landslide covers the forest trail that would lead them back to camp. Before their parents arrive to rescue them, the children endure a woodland escapade that teaches them about New England black bears. As it moves toward its satisfying conclusion, A Bear in Camp with Harold and Gina combines lessons in animal knowledge, forest lore and hiking advice, camp etiquette, and the spectacle of Nature's physical powers, all in a fast-paced, riveting sequence of events that captures readers' imaginations the same as the experiences engage and inspire Gina and Harold.Colorful, pleasing and playful illustrations work together with crisp narrative to keep children focused on each page as Harold and Gina's exciting and inspiring adventure moves toward its satisfying conclusion.Educational articles in the back of the book provide interesting information about landslides and especially about bears in their natural environment.A Bear in Camp with Harold and Gina is the sixth book in the White Mountain Children's Adventure Series from Free People Publishing. Other books in the series are Harold and Gina Meet a Moose, Harold the Helpful Hiker, Harold Leaps into Lake Winnie, Harold Whips a Wildfire, and Harold Skis the Steeps. All of the books are freestanding and do not need to be read in any sequence. All contain charming, encouraging and action-packed stories that convey accurate knowledge and understanding of Nature to children, while encouraging children to be active and enjoy the outdoors.

As if by magic, as she grows, Annie transforms from an unnoticed child to a valued woman who becomes the respected elder of her mountain village. She is guided throughout her journey, as if by magic, by the Great Stone Face - a unique rock formation high on a cliff that gave rise to an old village legend.But Annie Is the Old Man of the Mountain isn't a magical tale of mystical people in far-away places. Our story occurs in modern times among ordinary people who live the same as we do. It's a story about the life-long determination of a woman to improve the lives of her neighbors. The transformation occurs not by magic, but by Annie's sturdy character.Our Great Stone Face is the famous White Mountain landmark in New Hampshire, the Old Man of the Mountain, now fallen. Our story is inspired by the uplifting fable published in 1850 by Nathaniel Hawthorne, titled The Great Stone Face. Our version borrows the essential elements of Hawthorne's tale: the face-shaped mountain formation, the villagers awaiting a hero, the three visitors who fool them. But our hero is no airy dreamer like Hawthorne's. Annie is a hard working woman of action.

All people who enjoy dogs will feel warmed and entertained by the pictures, poems and stories collected here. The thirty poems are written for a popular audience. All people will understand and appreciate their descriptions of the thoughts and feelings that dogs draw out of us. The two fictional stories examine the close, mystical connections we share with our animal friends. Bold, expressive drawings tie together the writing, showing the many moods and modes that make dogs such marvelous companions.Whether purchased as a gift for a dog-loving friend or family member, or for yourself to enrich the bond you feel for your pet, Songs of Dogs helps you celebrate your loved and loving canine.

A moose-watching excursion turns into an animal emergency when Gina and Harold encounter two male moose locked together by their antlers. Gina's mom, a wildlife biologist, summons strength and courage to assist the moose, making an exciting end to the children's adventure in nature. Through it all, as Harold and Gina marvel at animals they encounter while hiking around a lake, and witness moose engaged in an annual ritual, they gain appreciation and understanding of wildlife that readers share.Colorful, pleasing and playful illustrations work together with crisp narrative to keep children focused on each page as Harold and Gina's exciting and inspiring adventure moves toward its happy and surprising ending. Educational articles in the back of the book, along with photographs of moose in the wild, provide moose facts and interesting information about the animals in their natural environment. Harold and Gina Meet a Moose is the fifth book in the White Mountain Children's Adventure series. Other books in the series are Harold the Helpful Hiker, Harold Leaps into Lake Winnie, Harold Whips a Wildfire, and Harold Skis the Steeps.

A forest fire is simmering when Harold rushes into the trees. He is chasing a squirrel, trying to retrieve roller blades that the squirrel is wearing, which belong to a doll. Bumbling toward the fire, Harold gets some advice from a crow that perches above him. But ultimately the child must wait for fire fighters who arrive, and for his parents who correct him, to learn the appropriate ways to respond to a wildfire. Colorfully and dynamically illustrated, Harold Whips a Wildfire starts with an ordinary neighborhood activity, two children at play together outdoors. It moves to a lesson in good manners as Harold franticly races to recover his friend's toys. The story quickly turns to the big theme of wildfires and their effects. It gives a lesson in forest-animal habitat and wildfire danger, and it guides a child to the best response to a fire. While pleasing children with a playful, rollicking tale, the book illustrates neighborliness, and it shows responsibility in several ways, including care for the environment and respect for first responders. Harold Whips a Wildfire is the fourth book of New England outdoor adventures featuring big-hearted but mischievous Harold. Like all Harold books, it is part of the White Mountain Children's Adventure series.

Love Poems as We Age is collection of forty-five poems that examine love through the lens of time and maturity. Written to mark the sixty-fifth birthday of the poet's wife, the poems celebrate a couple's accomplishment, and they describe the beauty and grandeur two people encounter together in day-to-day, settled life. From aging bodies to sleep habits, from income sources to shared kitchen chores, from new views of a familiar spouse to musings about children and reflections on grandchildren, the poems describe experiences that ordinary people recognize and appreciate.Written in a metrical style, the poems appeal to a wide audience.

Under and Over the Snow is a warm and charming story, pleasantly illustrated, about five forest animals and their wise, friendly neighbor, the sheep farmer Grandmother Dori.After an early snowstorm, the animals travel together to get advice about where to find food. Grandmother Dori teaches the moose, rabbit, bear, deer and porcupine that nature has already prepared them very well for winter.Delightfully illustrated by watercolor paintings, Under and Over the Snow captivates young children with an engaging and adventurous tale. At the same time, it teaches them how some New England animals adapt to winter. Information about the forest animals was provided by wildlife biologists from the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department.Free People Publishing, the publisher of Under and Over the Snow, specializes in books that explore the New England experience. Children's books from Free People Publishing have a dual mission to both entertain and inform young people. While amusing and delighting children, the books also present accurate depictions of our natural world. And they convey constructive values and positive character trails, such as cooperation, generosity, gratitude and perseverance.

Under and Over the Snow is a warm and charming story, pleasantly illustrated, about five forest animals and their wise, friendly neighbor, the sheep farmer Grandmother Dori.After an early snowstorm, the animals travel together to get advice about where to find food. Grandmother Dori teaches the moose, rabbit, bear, dear and porcupine that nature has already prepared them very well for winter.Delightfully illustrated by watercolor paintings, Under and Over the Snow captivates young children with an engaging and adventurous tale. At the same time, it teaches them how some New England animals adapt to winter. Information about the forest animals was provided by wildlife biologists from the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department.Free People Publishing, the publisher of Under and Over the Snow, specializes in books that explore the New England experience. Children's books from Free People Publishing have a dual mission to both entertain and inform young people. While amusing and delighting children, the books also present accurate depictions of our natural world. And they convey constructive values and positive character trails, such as cooperation, generosity, gratitude and perseverance.

Harold is just learning how to ski when two aggressive children force him to the top of a ski trail. Unable to ski down on his own, Harold accepts the help of Francine, a friendly and reassuring senior woman. As Francine coaches Harold down the slope, he learns that the children who taunted him are less than they pretended. Harold gains skiing skill while he sees the value of trust, courtesy, respect and gratitude, and he feels the pride of accomplishment.Harold Skis the Steeps is filled with fast-moving action and puzzling predicaments that keep children interested and eager for the next page. While it entertains them, the story also shows children the problems of peer pressure and bullying. It demonstrates how positive character traits and good social skills can help them overcome difficult challenges. The book shows the advantages of trust, friendship and cooperation between young and old. It also encourages outdoor activity for the fun, companionship and sense of achievement it can bring to a child.

Harold only wants to help when he tries turning around a canoe tied to a dock. But he miscalculates, embarking on an adventure that introduces him to New England lake culture. With a boisterous frog as a companion, Harold engages with animals above and below the surface, encounters boaters, and learns some watercraft skills. He also learns to confront challenges, and to recognize limits. Teamwork, compromise, and human compassion combine to make Harold's lake trip an entertaining and educational drama.Harold Leaps into Lake Winnie is set on New Hampshire's Lake Winnipesaukee, but the environment and the experiences depicted in the story relate to all New England lakes. While it delights and engages children, the book also promotes the qualities of responsibility, generosity and friendship. It warns against peer pressure and bad advice. Along the way, the story depicts animal habitats and animal relationships in the wild. While informing children, Harold Leaps into Lake Winnie captivates them with fast-moving, fun adventure.

Venture capitalists have played a pivotal role in hatching the technologies that are redefining our work and life. Alongside the brilliant innovators who dream up the ideas, VC's contribute the business acumen and development capital that feeds Silicon Valley. And it is through this process of high-stakes investing that unimaginable fortunes are made. The VC Way is the first book to take readers into this private world of extreme investing, showing how seasoned, successful VC's prosper in down markets as well as during high times. For those who want to invest like the best, it reveals their unique strategies, sectors they are tracking, screens and criteria, best and worst investments, and how individuals can use the lessons they've learned. Packed with insider's advice and fascinating stories, The VC Way contains accounts from some of the most influential and noteworthy venture capitalists in business today-Ann Winblad of Hummer Winblad, Neil Weintraut of 21st Century Internet, and dozens of others. The VC Way is an invaluable resource for anyone who wants to match strategies with these master investors.