MSI Press Blog

  Authors of non-fiction (and even fiction) books depend on other sources for expanded information about their content and for self-informing. In today's media environment, this kind of research can be fraught with missteps, especially gathering information that turns out to be erroneous, fake, and misleading. The first misstep often occurs in scanning headlines to know whether to keep on reading. A lot of time can be lost in following rabbit holes into the ground where headlines are misleading. Here are some ways to save that time, to know whether to click on a headline or not. 1. Spot the Signal vs. the Story Headlines are designed to grab attention, not to tell the whole truth. Treat them as teasers —always read the full article and check the original source before citing. 2. Check the “Five W’s” Who is actually involved? (politicians, corporations, regulators?) What is the evidence? (lawsuit, report, poll, or just speculation?) When did it happen? (under which administra...

  Today's publisher's pride is  Travels with Elly  by Larry MacDonald, which reached #16   in travel with pets books. Book description: Discover Canada like never before -- from a personal perspective, similar to John Steinbeck's view of America in his 1960 book  Travels with Charley . The author travels from coast to coast in a trailer with his wife and pets, including their Standard Poodle, Elly, in order to gain a better understanding of his adopted country. Interspersed between descriptions of history, cultures, places, and icons are the author's reflections on various things such as Elly's antics, signage, ferries, political injustice, environmental issues, and animal instincts. To provide a canine's perspective, Elly reflects on things of interest to her, including cats, cows, and other critters...but especially cats! Where was Canada's first settlement? What is its prettiest town? When and where was its most devastating shipwreck? And who was its greates...

  If you’re in midlife and wondering how to move your body in 2026, here’s the good news: You’re not a footnote in the fitness world anymore. You are the trend. Forget the hype. Forget the guilt. Forget the 20-year-old influencer doing burpees on a beach. This year, fitness is finally catching up to reality — and reality looks like strength, sustainability, and sanity. What’s trending (and actually useful) in 2026 According to the latest reports from ACSM and top trainers like Caroline Idiens, here’s what matters most this year: Strength training is non-negotiable. Two hours a week of lifting weights can transform your metabolism, mood, and bone density. It’s not about being ripped — it’s about being resilient. Balance and core are back. Pilates, yoga, and functional movement are trending again (did they ever leave?). They help with posture, injury prevention, and everyday grace. Wearable tech is smarter. Trackers now monitor recovery, glucose, and heart rate variabil...