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CHECK OUT THE LATEST PUBLISHED WORKS BY GEORGIA TECH ALUMNI

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Chasing Fireflies
Laurie Osborne, IE 84

Samantha Singh, a 28-year-old interior designer and Park City shop owner, has no memory of her life before the age of 16, of growing up in Georgia, or of having a twin sister, Alli. After finding a clue to her past in some old boxes belonging to her deceased parents, Samantha and her younger sister, Laila, travel to a quaint suburb of Atlanta, where her past begins to unravel. Samantha discovers how one innocent night camping in the nearby woods with long forgotten friends changed everything after a gut-wrenching scream and a deadly discovery.

A Flea For Justice: Marian Wright Edelman Stands Up for Change
Illustrated by TeMika Grooms, CE 98

Marian Wright Edelman is a flea for justice. Just like her hero, Sojourner Truth, Marian pushes for change even when it’s uncomfortable. She makes people itch, just like a flea. In this historical and political picture book biography about Black perseverance, Grooms uses her art for storytelling to inspire others to think and improve our world.

Undefeated: Poems of Victory
Cary C. Anderson, Mgt 72

Inspired by sports poetry and a passion for Georgia Tech athletics, this is Anderson’s first book of poetry. It takes the reader on a journey of what it looks like to live an undefeated life, through faith, patriotism, sports, family, and friends. Yellow Jacket fans will especially appreciate the poem “Heisman Walks in Buzzville” from this collection.

Muzzle The Black Dog
Mike Cobb, Chem 75, PhD Chem 80

Cobb’s newest psychological thriller promises to probe the deepest recesses of the reader’s mind. After a mysterious stranger appears at the door of Jack Pate’s isolated North Carolina cabin and delivers a cryptic message, Jack is thrust on a cataclysmic collision course with a dark and powerful force that has been lurking in the shadows.

The Five Realms
Ryan Kiesshauer, STC 03

Kiesshauer published the final book in his first fantasy trilogy, The Five Realms. As the companions come full-circle, evil takes new and darker forms, and yet hope remains. Is there enough light left in the five realms to face down the coming dark?

Will-o’-the-Wisp

Hobbs and his brother, Mike, co-authored Will-o’-the-Wisp, which explores the dimensions of a realm where actions reverberate through the ages and where past and present are connected in unexpected ways. This is Hobbs’ fifth novel. His second book, The Realm of Misplaced Hearts, won the 2016 Maine Literary Award in Speculative Fiction.

The Art of the Kill

Gimenez’s 19th novel, The Art of the Kill, was published in 2024. This page-turning mystery is the 10th novel in Lee’s highly acclaimed J.T. Ryan Thrillers. In 2024, The Art of the Kill was nominated for “Best Thriller” by the International Thriller Writers Association. Lee was a Finalist for the Author Academy Award and is a U.S. Army veteran.

More Historic Rural Churches of Georgia
Sonny Seals, IM 65

This much-anticipated follow-up to the best-selling Historic Rural Churches of Georgia (2016) documents even more rural churches and communities founded prior to 1900 throughout the Peach State. With more than 250 stunning color images, the new volume chronicles the historical, community, religious, and architectural significance of 50 new sites, including a special focus on African American churches pre- and post-Emancipation.

Presidential Seclusion: The Power of Camp David
Charles Ferguson, NRE 96

After his three and a half years as the Camp David historian and Presidential Chaplain, Ferguson has written his first book to provide glimpses into the hidden world of this Presidential retreat located in Maryland. During his time at Camp David, he scoured records and memoirs for engaging stories and conducted hundreds of tours for personal guests of the President. Ferguson’s accessible storytelling will draw you into the wonders of Camp David as if you are walking the historical private trails with your own personal tour guide.

What’s Right with America
Co-authored by Larry Aldrich, CE 74

From the vision of our Founding Fathers to the resilience and determination that have shaped our history, What’s Right with America explores what makes the country uniquely capable of thriving in times of change. With inspiring stories and thought-provoking analysis, authors Paul Johnson and Larry Aldrich reveal how America’s prosperity is rooted in more than just economic might—it’s grounded in values like freedom, individual empowerment, and deep commitment to justice and liberty.

Fire Island Modernist: Horace Gifford and The Architecture of Seduction
Christopher Rawlins, Arch 95

Rawlins is celebrating the release of an expanded edition of his best-selling 2013 book. This edition showcases the underappreciated artistry of Gifford’s “gay paradise” with additional photographs and a new afterword by Charles Renfro. Rawlins helms Rawlins Design, an architecture and interiors firm based in New York City, and also founded Pines Modern, a nonprofit initiative focused upon architectural preservation on Fire Island, NY.

Prose to the People

This stunning visual homage to Black bookstores around the country chronicles the Black bookstore’s past and present lives. Combining narrative prose, eye-catching photography, one-on-one interviews, original essays, and specially curated poetry, Prose to the People is a reader’s road trip companion to the world of Black books.

As You Go

Dawson writes about how to share your faith and live out the great commission in Matthew 28:19. As a global business owner and entrepreneur, he shares stories of how each person can spark a conversation that impacts eternity.

90 And Counting

In 90 and Counting, Smith takes the reader on a journey with him through his 91 years of life. Since graduating from Tech, Smith has worked on the NASA Moon Landing program, NASA worldwide communications, the Indian Health Service, the Federal Water Pollution Control Administration, and Bell Aerospace Co. At 91, he is in great health and looking back on a fabulous career and life.

Assessing Innovation: Metrics, Rubrics, and Standards
Melinda (Ross) Tourangeau, EE 88

In this unique technical manual, Tourangeau shows the reader how to quantify innovation through metrics, rubrics, and standards. By considering the human element, this book introduces a fresh new perspective that not only helps in the assessment of innovation levels but also lays the groundwork for how to sustain innovation and advancement in professional industries, academia, the government, and the military.

Project Management of Large Software-Intensive Systems

Gechman is culminating his 57-year career with Project Management of Large Software-Intensive Systems, a textbook guide to manage and successfully deliver large, complex, and expensive systems. The book details how to seamlessly integrate systems, control the software development process, satisfy customers’ requirements, and deliver on time and within the budget.

Project Management Lessons Learned: A Continuous Process Improvement Framework

This book covers the important role a project management office (PMO) plays in promoting lessons learned. Project managers learn how to improve processes by applying lessons learned. The book emphasizes “actionability,” or producing a process improvement that can be acted upon by anyone in the PMO or project team.

Peak Property Performance

Drawing from more than three decades in technology and real estate, Bill Douglas teamed up with systems architect Drew Hall to write a bold, actionable playbook that introduces the 5C Framework—a step-by-step model for leveraging data, AI, and digital infrastructure to unlock asset value and operational excellence.

Leadership Matters: An Industrial Engineering Framework for Developing and Sustaining Industry

In Leadership Matters, Tourangeau describes the importance of industrial engineering and operational excellence through a series of compelling real-world case studies. She develops the idea of how daily operations make or break an industry, stitching together an important professional development book for industry leaders.

Nature Cures: Trusting The Biomolecules
Swati Savvee, MS PP 99, Co-author

Twelve scientists teamed up to write this ode to nature that calls the reader to rethink the boundaries between tradition and science. With a focus on traditional Indian botanical remedies, this book features years of research from the Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine as well as 26 original photographs of rare and indigenous Himalayan flora. As part of the authors’ mission to align science with humanitarian causes, 10% of proceeds from this book will be donated to UNICEF’s Girl Child Fund.

Radiation: An Anthology Of Defining Stories
John Johnson, ME 59, and A.B. Amis III, EE 52

Johnson and Amis co-authored Radiation: An Anthology of Defining Stories, the story of a small, high-tech company that became a key contractor to the government in the early space age and during the darkest days of the Cold War. Starting with virtually nothing in 1950, it is now one of the largest defense contractors in the country. Along the way, it turned a small Florida town into a major industrial hub.

UX for Enterprise ChatGPT Solutions: A practical guide to designing enterprise-grade LLMs

This practical guide helps users get the most out of ChatGPT in a UX-centered approach. Miller is a veteran in the UX and conversational AI fields, having implemented multiple AI models for Oracle on Slack, Teams, and the web. Miller teaches the reader how to have purposeful interactions with AI and refine their prompts to increase productivity.

The Joy of Quantum Computing: A Concise Introduction

The Joy of Quantum Computing: A Concise Introduction aims to bring quantum computing to the masses and just might reveal the nature of reality in the process. Through explorations of famous algorithms and a visit to Schrödinger’s cat, Brody systematically demystifies quantum mechanics, all while avoiding complex mathematics. This book is “a feast for the reader’s inner nerd” and is accessible to anyone with knowledge of high school algebra.

The Guardian: A Space-Based Neutral Particle Beam – A Powerful GUARDIAN of Peace