This over-the-hill birthday gift is a pop quiz with 101 questions (complete with humorous answers) that is sure to enliven any 40th birthday party. Steve Mark's 18 b/w illustrations make the book fun to read after the party, as well.

Here are a few samples:

- Q: What can 40-year-olds do to be considered young at age 40? A: Run for U.S. President or die.

- Q. What's always Step One in any exercise program designed for 40-year-olds? A: "Get up off the sofa."

"Steven Mark is to be congratulated for capturing the essence of Merriam and that original America, the one that in giving rise to conservation believed in parks as the nation's soul."--Alfred Runte, author of "National Parks "Merriam's role in the evolution of early 20th Century American conservation thinking is not as well understood as it should be."--Keir B. Sterling, Senior Editor of the "Biographical Dictionary "We need to hear and heed John C. Merriam's voice, calling for education, inspiration, and spiritual contact to be paramount in the administration of our natural preserves."--Michael Frome, author of "Battle for the Wilderness