Book signings and events, July 29-Aug. 4

Here is a listing of events designed for book lovers. Information is subject to change or cancellation without notice.

Woman who escaped cancer works to help others

When Lisa Goldberg’s daughter, Devon, started school, the then 39-year-old decided to return to work. Her husband, Derek, urged her to find a passion, rather than a time card to punch. Stellar advice, but in the process of taking it, Goldberg was diagnosed with cancer.

Las Vegas designer creates fine, feathered fashion

Claire Vrainian was in her early 20s when she entered the film industry as a special makeup effects coordinator. She worked on such film sets as “Hellraiser,” “Sleepy Hollow” and “Blade.” After splitting from her boyfriend, who ran the company for which she worked, Vrainian realized she’d been living someone else’s dream for close to 20 years. It was time she found her own.

COMING IN THIS WEEK’S LAS VEGAS BUSINESS PRESS

COVER STORY: The University of Nevada, Las Vegas is working to produce more graduates in high-demand areas like engineering and technology in a push to diversify the local economy and prepare students for the workforce.

WEEK IN REVIEW: Reporters’ notebook

Las Vegas City Councilwoman Lois Tarkanian dropped by the las vegas Review-Journal last week to sit down with the editorial board to talk about redevelopment.

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