Pit Stop
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The Princess and the Pit Stop
From a New York Times–bestselling author and Caldecott Medal-winning artist, this story of a royal race car driver is “a shot of gleeful adrenaline” (Publishers Weekly (starred review). Once upon a time there was a Princess. . . . who made a pit stop. While the Birds and Beasts changed her tires, her Fairy Godmother told her she was in last place! With just one lap left! She might as well give up! Give up? Not THIS princess! Instead, she hit the gas! Join Her Royal Highness in the driver’s seat for a mad dash to the finish in this exciting ode to auto racing. With appearances by fable and fairy tale favorites including the Tortoise and the Hare, the Frog Prince, and ALL of the Wicked Witches, this rollicking mash-up of race cars and royalty is a true celebration of both girl power and horsepower. “The full-page illustrations are saturated with color and express the action so vividly readers will nearly hear the roar of the racetrack. The emphasis on the Princess’ racing skill and zeal for her sport is empowering and refreshing.” —Kirkus Reviews “With its breakneck speed and massive number of storybook references, The Princess and the Pit Stop is sure to be a story time favorite.” —Shelf Awareness
Fastest Pit Stops
Fastest Pit Stops explores the evolution of motorsport pit stops, transforming from simple necessities to displays of incredible speed, precision, and teamwork. The book details how these fleeting moments in the pit lane often determine race outcomes, highlighting the athleticism and engineering innovations behind them. Readers will discover how advancements in technology and strategic thinking have redefined whatâs possible during these high-pressure stops, making them a crucial element of modern racing. The book journeys through racing history, starting with early, rudimentary pit stops and progressing to the highly choreographed, data-driven operations of todayâs Formula 1, NASCAR, and IndyCar races. For instance, the introduction of specialized tools significantly reduced pit stop times, showcasing the impact of engineering on race strategy. Interviews with pit crew members and engineers offer firsthand accounts of the challenges and triumphs, providing insights into the intense physical demands and split-second decision-making required. What sets Fastest Pit Stops apart is its focus on the human element, treating pit stops as athletic performances and moments of strategic importance. By combining historical analysis, technical explanations, and personal stories, the book provides a comprehensive understanding of the unsung heroes who operate in the high-pressure environment of the pit lane. The book progresses sequentially, building from historical context to modern advancements, appealing to motorsport enthusiasts and anyone fascinated by sports, history, and the relentless pursuit of efficiency.
Pit Stop
This short story from the anthology FaceOff pairs Raymond Khoury and Linwood Barclay—and features characters from their bestselling novels—in a one-of-a-kind thriller matchup. FBI Agent Sean Reilly (hero of Khoury’s five-million-copy bestseller The Last Templar) is tracking a criminal who is in possession of a lethal biological agent and threatening to unleash it on innocent civilians. But now Reilly has a bigger problem: his quarry, known online as Faustus, has created an explosive diversion and stolen a truck from a restaurant parking lot—and inside that truck is a teenage girl. General contractor and single dad Glen Garber (of Barclay’s 2011 bestseller The Accident) had stopped to grab a snack for his daughter Kelly when they both got caught up in the chaos in the parking lot. Thinking she’d be safest in the truck, he ordered her inside, and that was the last time he saw her. Agent Reilly must navigate the chase with nerves of steel, attempting to free Kelly Garber from the madman’s clutches without endangering thousands of lives in the process—and all with her terror-stricken father right by his side. For more exciting pairs, check out all eleven short stories in FaceOff!