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Multi-author book buzz: meet Robert Dugoni, Michele Burton, Byron Newell and Barb deRubertis (Book Buzz) |
Immerse Yourself in Literature at Our Multi-author Book Buzz!
From chilling legal thrillers — to history and photographs of Plain, Washington — to children's alliterative alphabet adventures: meet authors Robert Dugoni, Michele Burton, Byron Newell, and Barb DeRubertis.
 Dugoni brings back David Sloane, the Rambo of lawyers! New York Times bestselling author Robert Dugoni delivers another searing courtroom drama in his newest thriller, Bodily Harm.
"The lawyer who does not lose," Sloane is on the verge of another victory — a malpractice suit for a six-year-old's death. But something about the case has bothered Sloane from the start. Confronted by an apparently crazed young man, a toy designer, who then vanishes, Sloane reexamines recent deaths, digging deeper into troubling claims. As Sloane gets closer to the truth, he ignites a shocking chain of events that nearly destroys him.
 To find justice, Sloane must dodge a vicious and calculating killer, exonerate the doctor, overcome a devastating personal loss — and hardest of all, keep in check his overwhelming desire for revenge. Full of nail-bitingly tense action scenes and edge-of-your-seat courtroom drama, Bodily Harm finds author Robert Dugoni at the very top of his game.
Dugoni first worked as a reporter, then practiced law, prior to launching his successful writing career. His non-fiction expose, The Cyanide Canary, was selected as a Washington Post Best Book of the year, and the Idaho Book of the Year. His previous novels boast awards, bestseller-status and rave reviews. Bodily Harm, the third in Dugoni's "David Sloane" series, has been called by reviewers his best book yet. Dugoni's work has been published in 19 countries.
 Look closely and you will find the hundreds of bird species who call Puget Sound home.
Nature photographer Michele Burton's photographic explorations of light and nature place the intimate details of nature into your hands. Michele, an avid avian photographer, has been exploring the outdoors through her lens for the past decade.
 Woodland and Wetland: Puget Sound Birds is a collection of more than 60 photographs showcasing the amazing variety of birds inhabiting Puget Sound. Puget Sound is home to millions of people, but beneath the bustle of human activity lies a hum of another sort. Look closely and you will find the hundreds of bird species who call Puget Sound home.
 The Wild Within documents the rich diversity of wildlife and flora in the wetlands of Seattle's Arboretum. Created to raise awareness about the unique beauty of this urban wilderness, The Wild Within features more than 120 full-color images of wetland birds, animals, and scenery. The photos are accompanied by essays from friends of the wetlands, including former Governor Dan Evans and Dale Chihuly. All proceeds from sales of The Wild Within go to Arboretum Foundation. You can view Michele's work at http://www.micheleburton.com
 Looking Back with Byron Newell
The deep local roots of Byron Newell, life-long resident of Plain, Washington, give him a unique perspective on our valley. Historian Newell has spent years collecting a large number of old photographs, along with the stories they tell. Now he shares these with us in his book: Looking Back: A Visual History of Early Plain.
Byron's book unfolds a unique and fascinating time in the history of our valley, presenting source material beginning with Native Americans and early pioneers and progressing up to Plain's pastoral 1950's. In his acknowledgements, Byron reminds us: "The beauty of old photographs is that they don't lie, they don't forget and they have a story to tell... Photographs have the power of igniting forgotten memories and supplementing the ones already known."
"These pictures are a look back to a time that few people remember," Byron writes. "This book was meant to speak for people who are no longer here and to share stories they cannot."
Byron Newell has lived in Plain all his life. He is in the logging business, likes to write, and enjoys history.
 Alpha Betty's Animated Adventures
From Alexander Anteater to Zachary Zerbra, it's one adventure after another for Alpha Betty's students. Get to know these zany characters as they find new friends, test their talents, go on exciting explorations, and have a rip-roaring, super-sensational totally tremendous good time!
Each book tells a humorous story children will relate to and want to hear again and again, and each includes a fun activity to stimulate children's curiosity. Each book in the series focuses on a single letter sound (phoneme) and offers numerous opportunities for children to practice finding the phoneme at the beginning, middle and end of many words.
 Jeremy Jackrabbit is excited to enter the big jump rope contest. Will he get the jitters—or will his joyful jumping win him a trip to the Jump Rope Hall of Fame?
"Simple, pleasant stories ... full of action and humor, Alley's expressive artwork adds considerably to the appeal ... a good read-aloud option for parents and a natural for classrooms that celebrate [letter] weeks." — Booklist
"Animal Antics A to Z is a delightful and original way to supercharge young learners. Whimsical characters, humorous plots, and wonderful illustrations will captivate children as they learn to recognize letter sounds" — Nancy L. Roser, Professor, Language and Literary Studies, Univ of Texas, Austin.
"Each alliterative story focuses on a single phoneme or letter sound. Izzy Impala seeks attention from her grandpa by feigning illness, such as infuriating influenza or an impossible injury... Jeremy Jackrabbit wins a jump-rope contest and the prize is a journey to Japan...great facial expressions and body language...Children will enjoy hearing these stories read aloud." — School Library Journal Review
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