The Wit and Wisdom of Pinelog, a new book by Paul G. “Jerry” Snyder, has been released by Dorrance Publishing Co., Inc.

Pinelog is the imaginative alter ego of Paul G. “Jerry” Snyder. Many of the stories within The Wit and Wisdom of Pinelog are sort of true. At least, as Pinelog recalls.

Ray is Ray Bolick. A neighbor up the road who is intolerant, opinionated, bullheaded, stubborn, downright crass, and a competitive old jock just like Pinelog. The two are good friends.

Another Ray is Pinelog’s brother-in-law, Ray Denmark. Many of these could have been addressed to him as well. Both Rays are now hopefully holding a place open for Pinelog behind those pearly gates.

The oft maligned character, Billy Bob, is one William Robert Carr, also known as Cool Breeze. He was an immediate friend the day he and Pinelog met. His wit and charm fell into a category of left space where definitions are not necessary.

The artwork within the book is by Pinelog’s friend and award-winning artist, Jim Bennet. Jim’s greatly discovered talent began while he was recovering from prostate cancer. His painting of 9/11 was accepted by the White House and hung on the wall outside the West Wing.

The Pinelog Princess is Pinelog’s daughter, Kathy. She is Pinelog’s proofreader and computer technical advisor. Funny though, she doesn’t have any of the same names for it that Pinelog does.

About the Author
Paul G. “Jerry” Snyder grew up in Western Pennsylvania, and through athletics and academics, graduated from Ohio University “Oh Lawde” with a degree in Journalism, Public Relations major. The Pinelog writings are a mix of fact, fiction, humor and wisdom dosed by a good ole country boy.

Snyder lived at the base of Pinelog Mountain, which is the first or last mountain in the Blue Ridge chain depending on which way you are going. Pinelog became Snyder’s alter ego. As a writer, using an alias frees you to say things you may not feel comfortable stating normally. Doing it in the form of a letter added another dimension.

Pinelog was a monthly column in North Georgia. With the help of the editorial staff, Snyder was able to remain anonymous for nearly ten years.

The Wit and Wisdom of Pinelog is a 138-page paperback with a retail price of $15.00 (eBook $10.00). The ISBN is 979-8-8852-7118-9. 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 https://dorrancepressroom.com/the-wit-and-wisdom-of-pinelog/ or to buy the book visit our online bookstore at https://bookstore.dorrancepublishing.com/the-wit-and-wisdom-of-pinelog/

Challenging the Misconceptions of the United Nations: Promoting a Greater Understanding, a new book by Michael C. Curtin, M.A., has been released by Dorrance Publishing Co., Inc.

A compilation of Michael C. Curtin’s, M.A., blog posts over a ten-year period, Challenging the Misconceptions of the United Nations seeks to alter the negative narrative surrounding the United Nations. Not only does Curtin address present-day issues, but he paints a picture of the post-World War II time period when delegates at a San Francisco conference came together to form what we now call the United Nations. While looking into the past progress the UN has made, Curtin examines the current stigma against it and how its dismantlement, as some in the current US political climate would like to see, could dramatically affect the welfare of millions worldwide.

Curtin’s message is powerful and addresses the importance of the world the UN assists, especially in light of the COVID-19 pandemic and to many vulnerable populations across the globe. While some would have us believe the UN is an outdated institution, with a global pandemic, climate change, global economic inequalities taking place in our current era, and refugees fleeing the violence of war, the United Nations holds an even greater necessity now to the millions around the world who depend on their aid.

About the Author
Michael C. Curtin, M.A., formerly a writer and editor to the United Nations Association of the United States of America, Northern New Jersey Chapter, provided him a platform to write and advocate for these issues. Additionally, the International Policy Digest has been helpful in publishing his works and allowing his voice to be heard.

Curtin is currently an adjunct professor teaching courses in Political Science at Brookdale Community College, Lincroft, New Jersey, and teaching International Relations at Seton Hall University School of Diplomacy & International Relations, South Orange, New Jersey, and teaching a course on the United Nations at Fairleigh Dickinson University, Teaneck, New Jersey.

Challenging the Misconceptions of the United Nations: Promoting a Greater Understanding is a 470-page hardbound with a retail price of $44.00 (eBook $39.00). The ISBN is 978-1-6491-3757-9. 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 https://dorrancepressroom.com/challenging-the-misconceptions-of-the-united-nations/ or to buy the book visit our online bookstore at https://bookstore.dorrancepublishing.com/challenging-the-misconceptions-of-the-united-nations-promoting-a-greater-understanding-one-blog-at-a-time/