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New Book Says Refugees Represent an Untapped Economic Advantage for Businesses

By NEW YORK TREND / August 5, 2026 / Comments Off on New Book Says Refugees Represent an Untapped Economic Advantage for Businesses

As companies across the globe grapple with labor shortages, talent gaps and economic uncertainty, a new book argues that one of the world’s most overlooked resources may be people who have been forced to rebuild their lives from scratch. In The Refugee Advantage, author and impact investor Dalton T. Sirmans challenges conventional thinking about refugees,…

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‘If I Could Only Tell!’ Explores the Untold Stories Behind Success, Survival and Self-Discovery

By NEW YORK TREND / August 3, 2026 / Comments Off on ‘If I Could Only Tell!’ Explores the Untold Stories Behind Success, Survival and Self-Discovery

Every successful person has a story the world never sees. In her new memoir, If I Could Only Tell!, author KimiRhochelle pulls back the curtain on the hidden realities behind a career in entertainment and public relations, offering readers an intimate look at the personal struggles that often exist beneath polished public images. Known for…

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Stella Sands’ ‘Codebreakers’ Blends Word Puzzles, Crime and Humor in a Twisty Summer Mystery

By NEW YORK TREND / August 2, 2026 / Comments Off on Stella Sands’ ‘Codebreakers’ Blends Word Puzzles, Crime and Humor in a Twisty Summer Mystery

Fans of brainteasers, word games and fast-paced crime fiction have a new page-turner to add to their summer reading lists. Bestselling true-crime author Stella Sands returns with Codebreakers: A Wordhunter Mystery, a suspense-filled novel that combines forensic linguistics, hidden symbols and dark humor into an inventive detective story. Scheduled for release on Aug. 11, Codebreakers…

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Trauma Therapist Offers 10 Tips to Help Mothers of the Groom Avoid Wedding Day Drama

By NEW YORK TREND / July 29, 2026 / Comments Off on Trauma Therapist Offers 10 Tips to Help Mothers of the Groom Avoid Wedding Day Drama

To help mothers of the groom avoid common pitfalls, licensed clinical social worker and trauma therapist Lesley Koeppel has released How to Be the “Perfect” Mother-in-Law: A Lighthearted Guide for Moms of Married Sons, a book that offers practical advice for supporting couples while minimizing unnecessary conflict. Koeppel, who has more than 30 years of…

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Grief Expert Urges Families to Prioritize Safety During Summer Vacations

By NEW YORK TREND / July 25, 2026 / Comments Off on Grief Expert Urges Families to Prioritize Safety During Summer Vacations

With millions of Americans expected to travel this summer, one grief expert is encouraging families to spend as much time planning for safety as they do planning for fun. Melissa Hull, a certified grief and bereavement specialist and author of Dear Drew: Creating a Life Bigger Than Grief, says many vacation-related tragedies can be prevented…

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New Book Pulls Back the Curtain on America’s $60 Billion University Research System

By NEW YORK TREND / July 19, 2026 / Comments Off on New Book Pulls Back the Curtain on America’s $60 Billion University Research System

The United States invests roughly $60 billion each year in university research, yet most taxpayers have little understanding of how that money is spent or what happens inside the laboratories where many of tomorrow’s breakthroughs are developed. A new book by scientist and educator Darren J. Lipomi aims to change that. In Science Nonfiction: Behind…

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New Book Examines How America’s $60 Billion University Research Enterprise Really Works

By NEW YORK TREND / July 17, 2026 / Comments Off on New Book Examines How America’s $60 Billion University Research Enterprise Really Works

Every year, U.S. taxpayers invest approximately $60 billion in university research, helping fund scientific discoveries that can lead to new medicines, technologies and public policy solutions. Yet, according to scientist Darren J. Lipomi, Ph.D., few Americans understand how that system operates behind the scenes. Lipomi explores that question in his new book, Science Nonfiction: Behind…

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Former Handy Seafood Owner Shares the Three Business Principles That Built a $60 Million Global Company

By NEW YORK TREND / July 17, 2026 / Comments Off on Former Handy Seafood Owner Shares the Three Business Principles That Built a $60 Million Global Company

Building a successful business doesn’t always require a complicated strategy. According to Terry Conway, the former owner of Handy Seafood and former chief financial officer of Perdue Farms, lasting success comes down to mastering three fundamental principles. Conway outlines that philosophy in his new book, Business is Simple: From a Family Cottage Business to World…

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New Edition of ‘Nice Girls Don’t Get the Corner Office’ Offers Career Advice for Women Entering Today’s Workplace

By NEW YORK TREND / July 16, 2026 / Comments Off on New Edition of ‘Nice Girls Don’t Get the Corner Office’ Offers Career Advice for Women Entering Today’s Workplace

The first few months on a new job can shape an employee’s long-term career trajectory, and leadership expert Dr. Lois Frankel says many young women underestimate just how important that period can be. In the newly revised 2026 edition of her bestselling book, Nice Girls Don’t Get the Corner Office, Frankel argues that workplace success…

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Beaute for Ashes Foundation Helps Trauma Survivors Rebuild Confidence and Find Hope

By NEW YORK TREND / July 16, 2026 / Comments Off on Beaute for Ashes Foundation Helps Trauma Survivors Rebuild Confidence and Find Hope

A Miami-based nonprofit is working to help survivors of trauma rebuild their confidence, restore their sense of identity and begin the healing process through a holistic, community-centered approach. Founded by Istasia Henderson, the Beaute for Ashes Foundation provides trauma-informed support for individuals recovering from life-altering experiences, including domestic violence, grief, emotional trauma and other personal…

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