Debra Whitman, Ph.D., offers advice on how to live a healthy and fulfilling life in retirement, including tips on staying healthy, maintaining brain health, and preparing for the future in her book "The Second Fifty."

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Alice Driver's book "Life and Death of the American Worker" explores the harsh working conditions and lack of safety at Tyson Foods, the country's largest meatpacking company, and the struggles of immigrant workers in the industry.

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Shawntelle Madison's novel "The Fallen Fruit" follows Cecily Bridge-Davis as she inherits a rundown farm and discovers a map leading to a time-travel curse, leaving readers guessing and thrilled.

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Mary McLeod Bethune was a pioneering educator, civil rights activist, and founder of an HBCU for young Black women, whose life and accomplishments are explored in Noliwe Rooks' book "A Passionate Mind in Relentless Pursuit".

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In her book "Insatiable City," Theresa McCulla explores the history of African American contributions to New Orleans' famous dishes, highlighting the importance of Black and Creole culture in the city's cuisine.

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In her new book "Make College Your Superpower", Anna Esaki-Smith offers advice on how to make the most of college, while Karin Kleins "Rethinking College" provides an alternative perspective on success without a four-year degree.

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"Kid Olympians: Summer" by Robin Stevenson and illustrated by Allison Steinfeld is a fun and inspiring book that tells the stories of famous Olympians from their childhood, including Jesse Owens, Wilma Rudolph, Usain Bolt, Tatyana McFadden, Nadia Comǎneci, Michael Phelps, Megan Rapinoe and Simone Biles.

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Ciera Rogers, founder and CEO of Babes, shares her experiences of being an outsider and how it has helped her to build a successful business, encouraging readers to embrace their uniqueness and take the first confident step towards entrepreneurship.

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Select Books Inc. is releasing a groundbreaking book, "The Transatlantic Slave Trade: Overcoming the 500-Year Legacy," co-authored by Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr. and Stacy M. Brown, that examines the enduring impact of the transatlantic slave trade and its influence on American society.

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Jasmin Graham's book "Sharks Don't Sink" explores the life of a shark scientist and the racism and sexism she experienced in the field, while also highlighting the importance of shark conservation and the need for more diversity in the field.

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