Authors Virginia and Bob MacKenzie’s New Book, “One More Last Trip,” Shares Their Remarkable Journey of Striving to Fulfill Their Dream of Visiting One Hundred Countries

 Virginia, who holds a PhD in public policy from the University of Buffalo Graduate School of Management, and Bob MacKenzie, a veteran of the Army Air Corps, have completed their new book, “One More Last Trip”: a heartfelt account that follows the authors as they achieve, and even surpass, their dreams of visiting one hundred countries, and the wonderful adventures they experience along the way.

Originally from Albany, New York, Bob MacKenzie enlisted in the Army Air Corps in 1943 and served from 1945 to 1947. He graduated from Clarkson University in 1951 with a degree in electrical engineering and received a master’s degree in engineering administration from Syracuse University in 1965. Bob was employed by New York State Electric & Gas in 1951 and rose to the position of vice president of operations, retiring in 1987. He moved to Hilton Head in 1987, where he enjoyed golf, scuba diving, traveling, and reading.

Dr. Virginia Bergin MacKenzie was born and raised in Orlando, Florida, and was a member of the political science faculty of Nazareth College in Rochester, New York, as well as Director of Operations for the New York Independence Party. Upon moving back south to Hilton Head, South Carolina, Virginia was hired as Executive Supervisor for the Marriott Vacation Club. Her retirement passion is art, and she has been the featured artist twice for the Hilton Head Art League, and once at the Society of Bluffton Artists.

Virginia shares, “‘This trip is absolutely our last big trip,’ said by husband, Bob, several ‘last trips’ ago. ‘I’m ninety-four, and you are eighty-four. We are just getting too old to keep traveling long distances like this. I don’t have the stamina anymore.’

“Somehow there was always another trip luring us to hear that lovely greeting: ‘Welcome Aboard!’

“Cruises are addictive. Passengers unpack once, and everything you could possibly need is close by—food, lodging, entertainment, transportation, tours on shore, and even a priest and a doctor. For what more could you ask? Because of our advanced age, almost all our trips in the last few years have been by cruise ship. If it is at all possible, we try to meet with people who live in the various countries we visit. Several of the destinations are not the ones people usually select. We often have gone on the road less traveled and have been rewarded by our unique, surprising experiences.”

Published by Covenant Books of Murrells Inlet, South Carolina, Virginia and Bob MacKenzie’s new book is a captivating travelog that also serves as a celebration of life, love, and learning to embrace every wonderful moment. Through vivid storytelling and heartfelt reflection, Virginia and Bob share the highs and lows of their travel experiences, offering readers a glimpse into the joy and fulfillment that comes from experiencing new cultures, exploring new locations, and pursuing one’s passions.

Readers can purchase “One More Last Trip” at bookstores everywhere, or online at the Apple iTunes store, Amazon or Barnes and Noble.

Covenant Books is an international Christian owned and operated publishing house based in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina. Covenant Books specializes in all genres of work which appeal to the Christian market. For additional information or media inquiries, contact Covenant Books at 843-507-8373.

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Authors Rina Duval and Serge Leblanc’s New Book, “Smokey and Rocky,” is a Fascinating Tale That Follows the Antics of Two Stray Cats Living in an Abandoned House Together

 Rina Duval, a piano teacher and accompanist with forty years of experience in working with children, and Serge LeBlanc have completed their new book, “Smokey and Rocky”: a charming tale that follows the escapades of two cats that have made a home for themselves in an abandoned house and go on all sorts of adventures that take them to thrilling new heights but sometimes land them in a bit of trouble.

“This is a little fairy tale for children four to six years old. It tells about the adventures of two homeless cats, Smokey and Rocky, who live in the attic of an abandoned house. What incredible adventures await them? We will see the funny stories together with a dog, a snake, and a mouse–flying in balloons—and how a cat stuck to an airplane, clung to a star, and traveled on a barge. You definitely won’t be bored!” write the authors.

Published by Newman Springs Publishing, Rina Duval and Serge LeBlanc’s enthralling story is sure to capture the hearts and imaginations of young readers as they follow along on Smokey and Rocky’s many journeys and thrilling moments of mischief and excitement. With colorful artwork that help to bring each tale to life, readers of all ages are sure to be delighted by “Smokey and Rocky” and will want to revisit their adventures over and over again.

Readers who wish to experience this riveting work can purchase “Smokey and Rocky” at bookstores everywhere, or online at the Apple iBooks Store, Amazon, or Barnes and Noble.

For additional information or media inquiries, contact Newman Springs Publishing at 732-243-8512.

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Authors Jaime R. Carlo-Casellas, Ph.D. and Philip Drucker, Esq., Ret.’s New Book, “Race Does Not Exist,” Explores How Race is But a Social Construct Used to Divide Humans

 Jaime R. Carlo-Casellas, Ph.D. and Philip Drucker, Esq., Ret. have completed their new book, “Race Does Not Exist: We all Descend from the Same Maternal Lineage”: a powerful exploration of the ways in which different groups of humans are more closely linked then they might think, despite the pervasive threat of xenophobia and White supremacy allowing people to think otherwise.

“This book is intended to describe the development of the humanoid since the beginning of time and the absurdism of how this group of animals that descended from a dark African ape became ultra-cooperative, both cognitively and motivationally,” writes Carlo-Casellas and Drucker.

“A tiny genetic mutation that led to the development of white skin occurred on a dark-skinned African Homo sapiens as early as tens of thousands of years ago illuminates one of humanity’s most significant sources of strife. It reminds us that we must remember that skin color is only part of what race is and is not. Yet despite being such an ultra-cooperative species, the juggernauts of White supremacy, androcentrism, disparity, misogyny, homo-aversion, colonialism, persecution of those who are different, suppression of voting rights, as well as a passion for weapons, and killing each other, have been baked into the genome of many members of our species since the dawn of history. Most xenophobes tend to think they are less xenophobic than the average person. But clearly, intolerance of Black Americans, more than one hundred fifty years after the Thirteenth Amendment abolished slavery in the United States, proves that the legacy of slavery continues to have an impact on the position of Blacks in American society today. This includes ethnophobia in the US military.”

Carlo-Casellas and Drucker continue, “The genetic diversity that exists across the entire human race is trivial, and race is not an encompassing representation of the diversity that exists among humans. ‘Race’ is a human-invented classification system. What we have here is the spirit for humans to grow together into a single family no matter the color of their skin; ethnic, social, or cultural background; gender; sexual preference; or religious predilection.”

Published by Newman Springs Publishing, Jaime R. Carlo-Casellas, Ph.D. and Philip Drucker, Esq., Ret.’s thought-provoking writings will help readers to understand how different races of humans are genetically linked together and why they must band together, rather than let each other get torn apart by bigotry and ignorance.

Readers who wish to experience this enlightening work can purchase “Race Does Not Exist: We all Descend from the Same Maternal Lineage” at bookstores everywhere, or online at the Apple iBooks Store, Amazon, or Barnes and Noble.

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Bennington, NE Authors Publish Children’s Book

The Adventures of Peanut and Hector: The Two Bears Meet, a new book by Whitney and John Matson, has been released by Dorrance Publishing Co., Inc.

In The Adventures of Peanut and Hector, two bears—very different from each other and different from what their parents expected—face a school bully with courage together and wind up life-long friends.

About the Authors
Whitney and John Matson have three amazing kiddos (Brooks, Reagan, and London). They have a nightly tradition of reading books to them, but sometimes, the children playfully demand they tell them stories instead of reading them. The Matsons usually default to “The Adventures of Peanut and Hector”-a duo created by his father during story time when John was a child. “My dad used to tell me and my three sisters stories of these two wild bears roaming the mountains of South Dakota. The bears were always getting into trouble, and having fun…. My dad is a wild storyteller, and listening to him tell these tales when we were kids always made us laugh, and remember how loved we were.” Whitney and John decided one night to create some stories based on these beloved bears and share them with the world. Whitney is a family and consumer science teacher, and a graduate from University of Nebraska at Lincoln. She grew up on a farm outside of a small town in Nebraska. John is a civil litigator with the Firm Koley Jessen in Omaha, Nebraska. He was born and raised in Lincoln, Nebraska. The illustrator (Conor Schultze) and John have been close friends since high school. Conor is a talented and devoted artist, athlete, husband, and son.

The Adventures of Peanut and Hector: The Two Bears Meet is a 26-page paperback with a retail price of $18.00 (eBook $13.00). The ISBN is 978-1-6376-4042-5. It was published by Dorrance Publishing Co., Inc of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. For members of the press, to request a review copy, visit our virtual pressroom at http://dorrancepressroom.com or to buy the book visit our online bookstore at https://bookstore.dorrancepublishing.com/the-adventures-of-peanut-and-hector/

Alto, TX Authors Publish Science Fiction Novel

Project ‘Spymaker’, a new book by Kevin Pierce and Bryce Forrester, has been released by RoseDog Books.

Since the beginning of time, men have warred with one another, sometimes for land, sometimes for wealth, but, ultimately, always for power. The rules of engagement and the methods of combat have changed from century to century, always seeking the most efficient methods to bring one’s enemy to their knees. At the core of these conflicts, the most critical element: the gathering of intelligence. Victory has always come to those who have the advantage. “Spymaker” was the solution. Bioengineer the ultimate intelligence operative. Execution, however, was more than complex.

From his birth, if it could be called that, Adam had never known any other life. He was at the center of the most profound scientific research of this century. A secret beyond all secrets in a desert laboratory hidden in plain sight. The abandoned observatory at 10,000 Falling Star Boulevard housed the results of the agency’s thirty-year gamble. Undetectable and limited only by biological constraints, the ultimate intelligence operative had been born.

In the quest for intelligence, only one question remained: was he alone?

About the Author
Kevin Pierce and Bryce Forrester first joined forces as recruits at a west Texas police academy. One, a former registered nurse and trauma specialist assigned to an intelligence unit, and the other, a high school English teacher and now retired principal, formed a lifelong friendship where they found common ground in science fiction writing. Project “Spymaker” is the first in a series.

Project ‘Spymaker’ is a 332-page paperback with a retail price of $21.00 (eBook $16.00). The ISBN is 978-1-6386-7833-5. It was published by RoseDog Books of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. For more information, or to request a review copy, please go to our virtual pressroom at https://dorrancepressroom.com/project-spymaker/ or our online bookstore at https://rosedogbookstore.com/project-spymaker/