In this new adventure, the now legendary Ping has become the teacher. His travels take him to a pond-centered village ruled by Toad the Elder, locked into its provincial view of the villagers, except for two frogs, Daikon and Hodo. They convince Ping to take them on a journey that will change their lives forever. This delightful story captures the fears and doubts faced by all who choose to leave the familiar to make their way in an unknown world, and teaches them to find their true path.

As Ping says, "Years can wrinkle a frog's skin, but to live without purpose, well, that wrinkles the soul."

Stuart Avery Gold is an author, future finder, and both imagineers and champion of imagineers. The former chief operating officer of The Republic of Tea, Gold is recognized as one of the innovative gurus behind the company's unique brand building, marketing, and product development strategies. Gold is co-author of the widely acclaimed Zentrepreneur series, including Success at Life, Dragon Spirit, and Tiger Heart, Tiger Mind. Gold regularly shares his success strategies as a consultant to entrepreneurs and corporations, and in speaking engagements at universities and Fortune 500 companies. He is based in Boca Raton, Florida, and can be reached at the website www.pingthebook.com.