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PROF HAS BEEN TAKING WORKING VACATIONS

Judy D. Mercier's first book, "Duck: An Outer Banks Village" (John F. Blair, $18.95) is an anecdotal history of the popular vacation spot.

Mercier, a writing teacher at Christopher Newport University, has been collecting details of the Outer Banks village lifestyle since she first turned left off the bridge from mainland North Carolina more than 10 years ago.

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The book follows the evolution of the village from the wind and water that created the Outer Banks to the flow of tourists that threatens the landscape.

Accounts from natives and transplants and historical photos combine to describe the history of the village dear to Mercier and so many Peninsula residents that vacation there.

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Mercier will be signing copies of her book at Island Booksellers, 1177 Duck Road, Duck, on Saturday, Prince Books, 109 E. Main St., Norfolk, on April 19, Waldenbooks in Patrick Henry Mall, Newport News, on April 20 and Carytown Books in Richmond on April 28.

LEADERSHIP. Gloucester resident Frank J. MacHovec has recently published "Four Pillars of Leadership Management" (Xlibris, $16). MacHovec is an adjunct professor at the University of Virginia and a senior lecturer at Christopher Newport University.

The former psychologist combines 50 years of business and academic experience to present this training manual for managers and leaders. The book provides simple, thought provoking activities to help the reader develop a firm foundation of leadership and management skills for the work environment. The activities are divided into self-awareness, interpersonal awareness, team building and task management.

The book, appropriate for self-exploration or as a text for group study, is well written and supported with practical examples. It is available from the publisher by calling toll-free 1-888-795-4274 or through the Internet at www.xlibris.com. It is also available online from Barnes & Noble at www.bn.com.

E-PUBLISHING. The University of Virginia is holding a "Summer Publishing Institute for Professionals" June 24-29 for all book and journal publishers expanding into digital publication. Participants in the six-day seminar will study the tools, techniques and business models needed to develop successful electronic and print publications and compete in the transforming publishing industry.

The registration fee, $1,995 per person, includes admission to all sessions, course materials, opening reception and dinner at the University of Virginia Rotunda, daily lunch and refreshments, and a private visit to Thomas Jefferson's home at Monticello followed by dinner at the Historic Michie Tavern. Enrollment is limited. Early registration is advised. Call 1-800-346-3882 or visit www.uvace.virginia.edu /cup/pub lishing.

ROMANCE. "How to Write a Romance Novel," a six-session class sponsored by the Christopher Newport University Center for Community Learning, is scheduled to begin Tuesday at Ferguson Hall, Room 202. Karen Jones, a University of Virginia graduate and author, will lead the class. Jones' first novel, "Kingdom of Hearts" was the publisher's best selling book of the year. Her latest book, co-authored with Kathleen Brehony, is called "Up the Bestseller Lists."

Registration ends Monday at 5 p.m. The registration fee is $100. Register by phone with a credit card at 594-7158 or online at www.cnu.edu/ccl.

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* Karen Jones will join the Newport News Barnes & Noble Writer's Group at 7 p.m. Monday for a read and critique session to discuss her latest book.



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