New Releases by Sue Corbett

Insiders'' Guide to Williamsburg and Virginia''s Historic Triangle is the essential source for in-depth travel and relocation information to Williamsburg, Jamestown, and Yorktown. Written by a local (and true insider), this guide offers a personal and practical perspective of the cities and the surrounding environs.

A comprehensive guide to Williamsburg, Virginia and the Historic Triangle, including Jamestown and Yorktown. Includes information on restaurants, attractions, activities, nightlife, and accommodations, plus advice on how to live and thrive in the area--from recreation to relocation.

Nearly 150 years of women''s progress is charted in this compilation of significant women''s obituariesWith entries dating from 1872 to 2013, the latest in TheTimes'' series of anthologies of its obituaries focuses attention on almost two centuries of groundbreaking achievements by more than 100 women, from around the world. Mary Sommerville (d. 1872), the pioneering mathematician and scientist with whose obituary the anthology begins, would have been astonished by what many of the other women remembered here achieved—not least one of the more prominent graduates of the Oxford college that was named Somerville after her—Margaret Thatcher (d. 2013). The collection also recalls the lives of actresses, aviators, botanists, doctors, British royalty, musicians, Nobel Prize winners, novelists, travelers, U.S. First Ladies, and many other prominent women.

This biography presents the life details of children''s book author Kate DiCamillo, while exploring her creative process as a writer and the cultural impact of her work. This book shares what books Kate likes to read, as well as excerpts from her own works. Interviews include family and friends.

Gary Paulsen is an American writer of young adult literature who has won the Margaret Edwards Award for his lifetime contribution in writing for teens. A prolific writer, he is the celebrated author of more than 200 books. This thoughtful biography exposes his early encouragements through interviews with the author and his family. Readers are given a peak into his professional influences while his greatest artistic inspirations are revealed.

When Jennifer L. Holm discovered her great-aunt�s diary in the attic, her first novel �Our Only May Amelia,� was born. A few books and honors later, Jenni and her brother Matt created the Babymouse graphic novel series. This book spotlights her road to bestsellerdom and how she continues her work today. It includes interviews with Holm, family and her professional community. This biographical view of Holm is sure to further inspire young writers as they continue to flourish as learners.

Jeff Kinney is best known for his series, The Diary of a Wimpy Kid. He is an American children�s book author, game designer, cartoonist, producer, actor, and movie director. This detailed biography about this widely celebrated author and illustrator reveals the cultural impact of his work. Readers will experience how this fascinating artist was drawn to his profession through this notable personal review of Kinney�s life.

Rick Riordan is an American novelist whose works have been translated into 37 languages. He has won numerous awards including several Children�s Choice Book Awards and the Mark Twain Award. This book is a celebration of the author and provides interviews with Riordan, his family, and colleagues. Excerpts from his popular works are included along with a list of Riordan�s professional influences. In this book, readers will experience what it was like for this author to go from former English teacher, to a famous author whose books have sold more than 30 million copies in the U.S.

Cornelia Funke is a German author who writes children�s fiction that fits mainly into the fantasy and adventure genres. Funke has won numerous awards for her work including the prestigious Roswitha Prize. Interviews with the author herself and important people in her life provide insight into her early childhood and her climb to the top. Readers will gain insight into how this artist continues to unveil imaginative works that entice lovers of fantasy and adventure.

Readers will find out how their favorite authors became great writers in Spotlight on Children''s Authors. From Jeff Kinney''s hilarious Diary of a Wimpy Kid to Rick Riordan''s mythical Percy Jackson and the Olympians to the Kate DiCamillo''s classic Because of Winn-Dixie, students hear from the writers themselves how they keep their writing fresh and focused. Each book contains: Interview with the author, family, and colleagues, excerpts from popular works, list of books & what the author likes to read, and complete list of books written by author. Common Core connections: Explores authors'' point of view and purpose, identifies themes, and highlights context behind fictional treatment.

The inspiring story of the 2012 National League Cy Young Award Winner Adapted for young readers from his New York Times bestselling memoir Wherever I Wind Up, this is the inspiring story of how knuckleballer R. A. Dickey became one of the game’s best pitchers. He had humble beginnings, and as a child kept a terrible secret. But at a local prep school, coaches saw talent in him and fostered his skills as a player. Dickey went on to pitch in the Olympics while at the University of Tennessee, but his Major League hopes took a downturn when an X-ray revealed a major problem with his throwing arm. It would seem his future in baseball was over before it even began. But R.A. knew better. Through faith, hope, and determination, he achieved his dreams and made it into the major leagues. Now, he’s one of the most respected pitchers in the game, a Cy Young Award winner, and he''s changed the way people view the knuckleball – and himself. An inspiring true story about beating the odds, R.A. is proof that with hard work and devotion, anyone can overcome whatever life throws at them.

This introductory book presents a comprehensive outline of spine surgery that will provide operating room personnel, spine fellows, spine residents, and other multidisciplinary team members with a firm understanding of the general science concepts, equipment, and key procedures in spinal patient care. Clearly presented figures, illustrations, and photographs illuminate procedural techniques at preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative stages of treatment.

For more than twenty years, the Insiders'' Guide series has remained the essential source for in-depth travel and relocation information. Written by locals and true insiders, each guide is packed with useful tips on places to stay, restaurants, events, attractions, fun things to do with the kids, nightlife, parks and recreation, real estate, education and childcare, retirement information, local history, and much more - as well as a comprehensive index and special sections on relocation.

Big Heart + Big Brain = Funny, Feel Good Fiction! Wil?s sidearm throw can land a paper on your porch from twenty yards out. But he doesn?t know if he?ll be able to put his unusual talent to use because the big newspaper company has canceled delivery to Wil?s small town. Well, that was the paper?s first mistake. Underestimating Wil was the second. With physics, his clueless brother, and a neighbor girl on his side, Wil fights to save his route. Along the way he just might unravel a carnival mystery, expose a con artist, rescue his little town, and become a big hero. Sue Corbett?s hilarious dialogue, nonstop action, and one-of-a-kind family story herald a rising star of middle-grade fiction.

William writes a letter home each of the twelve days he spends exploring Virginia at Christmastime, as his cousin Madison shows him everything from a cardinal in a dogwood tree to eight bluegrass fiddlers fiddling to twelve Eastern Shore plovers looping. Includes facts about Virginia.

Felix knows his dad was a famous baseball player in Cuba—and that his father risked everything to send Felix to America. But his mom won’t reveal anything else. When a baseball team with Cuban players comes to town, Felix wonders if they knew his dad and sneaks into their locker room to ask. That’s when the players mistake him for their new batboy. Determined to uncover the truth about his mysterious father, Felix plays along, going as far as running away from home to become the team’s batboy. His bittersweet adventure glows with the friendship of a miraculous dog, the warmth of a mother’s love, and the magic of baseball.

In this riveting novel, Bernadette McBride makes a wish she never expects to be granted--to be young again. Resurrected spirits, fairy charms, Irish folklore, and a compelling mother-son relationship make this an unforgettable debut novel.