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  Gaithersburg, MD – September 2025 – Acclaimed physician, researcher, and author Dr. Tonse N. K. Raju presents his newly revised work, Don’t Stand in Front of a Palace or Behind a Horse: An Illustrated Book of South Indian Proverbs . This engaging volume brings together hundreds of proverbs in Kannada, an ancient Dravidian language from south India, translated into English with clarity and cultural context and accompanied by whimsical illustrations that amplify their humor and insight. With themes ranging from common sense to love, from money to kings and from saints to mothers-in-law, and to time itself, the book highlights the timeless truths embedded in everyday speech. Each proverb, short and sharp, reveals life’s lessons in a single line, offering readers both amusement and wisdom. A Treasury of Everyday Wisdom Organized by topics, including Anger, Common Sense, Doctors and Patients, Kings and Their Men, Love and Marriage, Money Matters, Saints and Sinners, Time, Virtu...

  Maplewood, USA, February 28, 2025. Today marks the announcement of Perfect for You , a warm and reassuring children’s story created for families navigating life in two households. Written for readers ages 8 to 10, this tender narrative reminds children that even when parents live apart, love remains whole, present, and constant. Told through the perspective of a young boy named Sam, Perfect for You follows his daily life as he moves between his mother’s home and his father’s home. Sam describes the unique moments that shape each place, from hearing crickets outside his window at Mom’s house to laughing at the pipes that gurgle “like a monster with a stomachache” at Dad’s house. Through these familiar and comforting details, the book helps children see their own experiences reflected on the page. A Story That Honors Family, Change, and the Power of Love Perfect for You approaches family transitions with honesty and care. Sam learns that his parents did not stop being tog...

  In a time when many families are learning to navigate new routines, new homes, and new definitions of togetherness, Perfect for You arrives with clarity, warmth, and the kind of honesty children can feel. This beautifully crafted story speaks directly to kids who live between two households, and it reassures them with something many need to hear: two homes can still hold one heart. From the opening lines, readers meet Sam, a child who simply states the truth: “I have two houses. That’s right, two”. What follows is not a story about loss. It is a story about love that adapts, stretches, and remains steady even when life shifts around it. A Story That Faces Reality with Care What makes Perfect for You so impactful is how honestly it explains what many parents struggle to say. Sam learns early that “Mom and Dad didn’t stop being together because of little things. They meant to be together forever, and they worked really hard at it” . This simple truth gives children perm...

  If you’ve ever looked at your life and thought, “I should be further along by now,” you’re not the only one. Many people carry the weight of past mistakes, private battles, and the pressure to appear perfect on the outside even when everything feels unsteady within. That is exactly why Sex Medicine by Dr. Stephanie matters right now. This isn’t your typical physician memoir. And it’s not just a story about medicine or relationships. It is something far more honest. Every chapter is grounded in real experience, real pain, and real transformation. Stephanie isn’t here to hide the truth. She’s here to tell the whole story, even the parts most people never dare to say aloud. A Voice That Refuses to Pretend What sets Sex Medicine apart is how directly it confronts the realities most people avoid. Dr. Stephanie writes openly about her decade battling psychosis, the moments she nearly lost her career, and the exhausting pressure to stay composed while fighting private storms. ...

  A Journey of Strength  In Sex Medicine , Dr. Stephanie invites readers into a story shaped by faith, adversity, and the quiet victories that define a life in medicine. She describes this book as an account of “the small victories of a female physician” that carried her through years of challenge and growth. Her narrative begins with honesty, gratitude, and a clear message that overcoming adversity is her greatest expertise. More Than a Memoir  Through vivid recollections of psychosis, medical school struggles, and residency battles, she shows what it means to keep moving when everything feels impossible. She writes openly about her ten-year fight with “auditory hallucinations, delusions, and paranoia” and the strength it took to continue pursuing medicine. Her story reminds readers that recovery, resilience, and faith can walk hand in hand. Where Life and Healing Meet  The book’s most moving moments come from the intersections of medicine and spirituality. On her f...

  Ellicott City, MD — December 4, 2025  — Eryk Gordon Seger invites readers into a vast and imaginative world with the launch of his sweeping fantasy epic, Despotika of the Depths : Fables of the Fairest Folk. This immersive tale intertwines myth, lore, and high-stakes dynastic intrigue, transporting audiences to the ancient Corinthian Empire, where cruel empresses, defiant princesses, and a lineage steeped in power define the fate of a people. Drawing on elements of dark fantasy and mythological storytelling, Seger creates an empire of opulence and brutality, where daughters are raised to rule and where every act of betrayal, ambition, and courage shapes the destiny of kingdoms. At its heart, Despotika of the Depths is the story of two princesses, Nemahsis and Sinistra, whose struggle for survival and sovereignty defines the empire’s legacy. A Fantasy Epic of Wicked Splendor and Dynastic Struggle Structured across multiple books within one sweeping volume, Fables of the Fairest F...

  A Chronicle of Tragedy, Courage, and the Spirit That Refused to Break Every town has a story, some celebrated, others buried under decades of silence. For Kingman, Arizona, that story erupted on July 5, 1973, when a propane tanker exploded in a searing blast that changed everything. What began as an ordinary afternoon became one of the most devastating industrial accidents in U.S. history, a BLEVE, or Boiling Liquid Expanding Vapor Explosion, that claimed lives, destroyed hope, and tested the limits of human courage. This powerful book revisits that day, peeling back layers of history and heartbreak to reveal not only what happened, but who it happened to, the firefighters, police officers, and civilians whose names deserve to be remembered. A Story Told in Voices, Not Just Facts Rather than rely solely on dates and data, the author gives readers what official reports could not: humanity. Each chapter feels like sitting across from someone who was there, hearing the cra...

  Kingman, Arizona — [November, 2025] — A new historical narrative brings to light one of Arizona’s most haunting yet heroic stories: the 1973 Kingman propane explosion. This compelling book captures the events, aftermath, and enduring legacy of the tragedy that claimed twelve lives and tested the strength of an entire town. Blending eyewitness accounts, archival research, and personal reflection, the book offers a deeply human look into how a small community responded to unimaginable loss, and how it found resilience in the ashes. A Story of Fire, Fear, and Unbreakable Spirit On July 5, 1973, a propane rail tanker ruptured and exploded in Kingman, Arizona, in a catastrophic BLEVE (Boiling Liquid Expanding Vapor Explosion). The blast killed eleven firefighters, and one civilian, injured many more, and left a permanent mark on the region’s history. This new release preserves the memories of those who lived through that day, the first responders who ran toward danger, the fa...