"Old Days - A Step Back In Time." The title says it all. A novel based on facts and experience, the book explores a few years in the life of Keith Nail, who left his Pennsylvania home in the 1850s, traveling west to stake a claim. Today we would call it an adventure story, but it was the life he and many others chose. We experience his interactions with his neighbors, the struggle of his first winter, his encounter with the Indians, and the mutual support of all the families staking their claims. The story is poignant, including humorous as well as sad events. The unexpected ending makes you want more. Many of Keith's experiences are based on the author's own experiences. As David says: "I come from a long line of farmers, outdoorsmen, animal-lovers, and self-reliant providers. Keith's adventures, although fictional, are grounded in that same spirit."

Whoever thought conservation work could be so exciting After 34 years as a New York State Environmental Conservation Officer, Dick Lang has more stories than could fit into any one volume. Join him as he watches a fellow officer give mouth-to-mouth resuscitation to a deer, runs high-speed chases after dark, moves a cougar in the patrol car, finds a skeleton in the trunk of a car, and many more fun stories. Told in Dick's comfortable, easy-to-read style and embellished with photos and illustrations, this is a book that will appeal to all ages and is a tribute to the dedication of our Environmental Conservation Officers, regardless of which state they patrol.

MENTORING TEENS: A Resource Guide provides information and activities that will assist teenagers in becoming successful in life. MENTORING TEENS is easy to read; activities are practical, inexpensive and interactive; and the manual is designed so that mentors can select topics and activities that are appropriate for their mentees' current needs.