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Author Skip Van Rensalier’s New Book, “U.C.A.P.: Up Close and Paterson,” is a Beautiful Love Letter to the City of Paterson, Told by the Author and Other Fellow Citizens

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Paterson, NJ, March 13, 2023 –(CarryOnHarry.com)– Skip Van Rensalier, a lifelong resident of Paterson, New Jersey, and a member of the First A.M.E. Zion Church, who worked as a school social worker for thirty-seven years before retiring, has completed his new book, “U.C.A.P.: Up Close and Paterson”: a fascinating overview of the city of Paterson, New Jersey, as told through a collection of stories from past and present residents about their lives as a Patersonian.

“Paterson is the third largest city in the state of New Jersey,” writes Van Rensalier. “It is the home of Larry Doby (the first African American baseball player to play in the American League in 1947), the world-famous comedian Lou Costello, the Great Falls National Historic Park, the Huntoon-Van Rensalier underground railroad site, the Hinchliffe Stadium (where many teams from the old Negro Baseball League played, including the New York Black Yankees), and the first submarine, which was invented and manufactured by John Holland, a Paterson schoolteacher.

“But the lifeblood of Paterson are the ones who proudly call themselves Patersonians. These are the people who were born, raised, lived, worked, played, or raised their own families in Paterson.

“In ‘UCAP: Up Close and Paterson,’ you will hear from a small sampling of current and former residents who comprise the ethnic, socioeconomic, cultural, political, and religious diversity that is Paterson, New Jersey. Through their personal stories, you will get a brief glimpse into the soul of the city dubbed the Silk City.

“And even with their contrasting and oftentimes very candid views of how different Paterson is now compared to when they grew up, there’s no denying the love and pride they have for the city they call home, ‘P-Town!’”

Published by Page Publishing, Skip Van Rensalier’s captivating tale reveals to readers the true spirit and passion that drives Paterson, New Jersey, bringing the city to life through the eyes of those that live it each and every day through poignant and deeply personal stories of its citizens.

Readers who wish to experience this engaging work can purchase “U.C.A.P.: Up Close and Paterson” at bookstores everywhere, or online at the Apple iTunes Store, Amazon, Google Play, or Barnes and Noble.

For additional information or media inquiries, contact Page Publishing at 866-315-2708.

About Page Publishing:

Page Publishing is a traditional, full-service publishing house that handles all the intricacies involved in publishing its authors’ books, including distribution in the world’s largest retail outlets and royalty generation. Page Publishing knows that authors need to be free to create, not mired in logistics like eBook conversion, establishing wholesale accounts, insurance, shipping, taxes, and so on. Page’s accomplished writers and publishing professionals allow authors to leave behind these complex and time-consuming issues and focus on their passion: writing and creating. Learn more at www.pagepublishing.com.

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Retired Ohio Educator Myrna Sanner Publishes Case for Classical Education in New Book

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Retired Ohio Educator Myrna Sanner Publishes Case for Classical Education in New Book

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Myrna Sanner, an educator with more than four decades of classroom experience, has released "Pushing the Education Reset Button: Acquiring Knowledge and Building Character," published through Covenant Books.

The book argues that federal involvement in schools, teachers’ unions, university-level teacher training, and heavy classroom use of technology have weakened American education, according to the announcement. Sanner’s proposed remedy is a return to what she calls holistic, classical education, which the book positions as a way to rebuild academic rigor, improve attendance and test scores, and strengthen student character and behavior.

According to a synopsis of the book, Sanner frames her argument around a set of figures and concerns: national data showing roughly 31 percent of fourth-graders proficient in reading, and U.S. student rankings of 38th in math and 24th in science compared with other countries internationally. The book also raises concerns about ideological content in schools and what Sanner describes as a decline in shared values such as respect, responsibility and hard work, which she argues classical education historically reinforced.

Sanner’s background spans more than thirty classrooms over her career, work helping launch early Head Start programs, a teaching stint at the American School in Japan, and service on multiple curriculum development committees, the announcement states. She was on staff at an Ohio elementary school when it was named Ohio School of the Year, holds advanced degrees in education and counseling, and has completed Professional Teachers Certification. She has also mentored more than fifty teachers, according to the release.

"My diverse experience in education, as a teacher and mother, has convinced me that returning to the fundamental principles of holistic, classical education presents our most promising opportunity to rebuild academic excellence and strengthen the character of our students," Sanner said in a statement accompanying the release.

The book arrives as the publisher notes the United States marking the 250th anniversary of its founding this year, a framing Sanner invokes directly, tying her argument for classical education to the country’s founding-era emphasis on education as, in her words, a safeguard for a free and unified society.

"Pushing the Education Reset Button" is available through Covenant Books’ website, as well as major retailers including Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Google Play and the Apple iTunes Store.

Studio CarryOnHarry will be watching whether Sanner’s classical-education argument gets traction beyond the book itself, given how contested the debate over curriculum and teacher training has become in American schools.

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Pennsylvania Teacher Writes Debut Book on Recognizing and Recovering from Scams

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Pennsylvania Teacher Writes Debut Book on Recognizing and Recovering from Scams

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Roberta Lydick, an elementary school educator from Hookstown, Pennsylvania, has published her debut book, "Scams, Scams, Scams, and More Scams," a resource designed to help readers identify scams and prevent financial loss. The book came out through Hawes & Jenkins in July 2026, according to publisher listings, and is available in paperback for $16.95 as well as through major e-book retailers.

Lydick wrote the book after years of watching the toll fraud takes on people close to her, according to the announcement. She draws on that experience, rather than a background in law enforcement or cybersecurity, to walk readers through how scams typically unfold.

The book covers a wide range of schemes, the publisher’s description states, including online impersonation, romance scams, social media exploitation, identity theft, and financial fraud. Beyond explaining how scammers operate and what warning signs to watch for, it also addresses what to do after the fact, offering steps toward recovery for people who have already been targeted.

"I have met too many people who blame themselves for being scammed, when they are truly victims," Lydick said in a statement. "My hope is that this book helps everyone recognize the dangers around them and take control of their own protection."

The subject is a crowded one. Books on scam recognition and online fraud prevention have circulated for more than a decade, often written by cybersecurity professionals or journalists. What distinguishes Lydick’s entry, based on the material supplied, is its framing around shame and self-blame among victims rather than purely technical mechanics of fraud.

The book is sold through Hawes & Jenkins’ website, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Google Play, and the Apple iTunes Store, along with bookstores generally.

Studio CarryOnHarry sees the real value in a book like this less in novelty and more in reach — fraud education written by someone outside the security industry may land differently with readers who’d tune out a more technical guide.

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