"In the rugged, breathtaking landscapes of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, where mountains touch the sky and traditions run deep, Zoya and Ayan's story unfolds. Bound by the cultural ties of their Pashtun heritage but pulled by the forces of love, their journey takes them through the heart of the Khyber Pass—where personal desires collide with the expectations of family and tribe. "Zoya, a spirited young woman from the mountainous heart of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, embodies the strength and resilience of he...

This heartwarming true story follows Zoya, the only surviving cub of critically endangered Amur tigers at the Philadelphia Zoo.After her mother rejects her, dedicated zoo staff race to find her a new family. They discover Lola, a Sumatran tiger who has just given birth to three cubs at the Oklahoma City Zoo, and venture out with Zoya to try something that has never been successfully done before.Zoya is transported across the country to meet Lola. The zookee...

There was one book, Walk of Life, published by Zoya Schmuter, MD, back in 2012, a collection of stories and essays covering travel experiences, various places of life, and unusual adventures. The new book is essentially continuation of that previous by offering a various stories, including travel to Italy and Israel, emigration from Nazi Germany and Soviet Union, and even adventure of the semi-wild cat Habib. Elizabeth story, the longest, describes the friendship of the author with Holocau...

It's probably been with us forever – the one-night stand. Unzipped: Stories of Casual Sex is a collection of one-night stand stories from men and women who've been there, done that. Enjoy a voyeuristic journey into the reckless, lust-inspired liaisons and learn about what other agendas they might have had. Maybe it was summer and she couldn't help herself or maybe she was looking for love. Perhaps he was out drinking with a group of guys, got bored and wanted that extra little bit of excit...

Exploring subjects from the challenges of retirement to an array of travel adventures to reflections on the vagaries of daily life, author Zoya Schmuter presents in her book a collection of essays and stories that capture personal moments, but also make insightful connections that link universal experiences.The essay Retirement Coming addresses the concerns of many professional people fearful of the retirement proposition and who are challenged by the necessity of restructuring the...