The Sonny Chronicles Volume I
The Sonny Chronicles Volume I

Author: Tobe Carberry

Publisher: AuthorHouse

Published: 2010-10

Total Pages: 174

ISBN-13: 1452081085

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B.G.P., Tha' Berch', Weed Gardens..." All nicknames representing a neighborhood - Berchwin Gardens Projects! Berchwin was a Garden because of the talented budding youth housed in the neighborhood. Hundreds of bright young children ran in courtyards, on playgrounds and in hallways of a Garden. That Garden budded youth that blossomed into adults affected by the ills of the projects. Some say it is hard to have a Garden in the Projects because there is rarely even one rose that grows from concrete. There are a few success stories of those who escaped from B.G.P.'s, finding success and never returning, but those stories are not told for inspiration but rather disgust. One thing about those housed in this Project Garden, unity was essential. Poverty had a vise grip on those of Berchwin but close inter - family bonds gave Berchwin a sense of community pride. Even with the common ills of the projects; dysfunctional families, drug abuse, alcohol abuse, disease and poverty Tha' Berch was home to a special budding star. A star that was destined to represent the Garden... This young rose of "Weed Gardens" was destined because those before him of the same lineage and genes struggled. That struggle was passed down through painful family issues that created a youngster focused on not being like "them." Meet that youngster... Meet that star... Meet that rose amongst weeds.... See life through his eyes... Tobe Carberry and Samont Washington Present; The Sonny Chronicles, Volume One: First Things Learned Are Hardest to Forget.

Sonny's Bridge
Sonny's Bridge

Author: Barry Wittenstein

Publisher: Charlesbridge Publishing

Published: 2019-05-21

Total Pages: 43

ISBN-13: 1632897385

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This groovy, bebopping, music picture book biography chronicles legendary jazz saxophonist Sonny Rollins's search for inspiration on the Williamsburg Bridge after quitting the jazz scene in 1959. Rollins is one of the most prolific sax players in the history of jazz, but, in 1959, at the height of his career, he vanished from the jazz scene. His return to music was an interesting journey--with a long detour on the Williamsburg Bridge. Too loud to practice in his apartment, Rollins played on the New York City landmark for two years among the cacophony of traffic and the stares of bystanders, leading to the release of his album, The Bridge. Written in rhythmic prose with a bebop edge, this picture-book biography of Sonny Rollins's journey to get his groove back will delight young and old fans alike.

The Sonny Baca Novels
The Sonny Baca Novels

Author: Rudolfo Anaya

Publisher: Open Road Media

Published: 2016-10-25

Total Pages: 1095

ISBN-13: 1504041453

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Four suspenseful southwestern mysteries featuring a Chicano PI in New Mexico, by the “extraordinary” author of Bless Me, Ultima (Los Angeles Times Book Review). These four novels starring detective Sonny Baca are set against the terrain of the American Southwest, blending its Spanish, Mexican, and Native American cultures. Zia Summer: Sonny Baca’s cousin Gloria is brutally slain, her body found drained of blood with a Zia sun sign—the symbol on the New Mexican flag—carved on her stomach. His quest to find her killer leads Baca across New Mexico’s diverse South Valley to an environmental compound and a terrifying brujo. Rio Grande Fall: A woman plummets to her death from a hot air balloon during Albuquerque’s famous Balloon Fiesta—and Baca recognizes it as no accident. Shaman Winter: Baca, confined to a wheelchair after a violent encounter, is haunted by chilling dreams, but has no choice but to go to work when the Santa Fe mayor’s teenage daughter disappears and the trail leads to a charismatic and dangerous shaman. Jemez Spring: A high-profile murder ignites a hotbed of political treachery and terrorist threats that take Baca to Los Alamos, pitting him against a formidable foe—and a nuclear bomb. Unrelentingly suspenseful, with vivid details of the physical and spiritual landscape of northern New Mexico, these mysteries are perfect for fans of Margaret Coel or James D. Doss and star “a fascinating hero” (Edmonton Journal).

I Am These Truths
I Am These Truths

Author: Sunny Hostin

Publisher: HarperCollins

Published: 2020-09-22

Total Pages: 272

ISBN-13: 0062950843

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The Emmy Award-winning legal journalist and co-host of The View Sunny Hostin chronicles her journey from growing up in a South Bronx housing project to becoming an assistant U.S. attorney and journalist in this powerful memoir that offers an intimate and unique look at identity, intolerance, and injustice. “What are you?” has followed Sunny Hostin from the beginning of her story, as she grew up half Puerto Rican and half African-American raised by teenage parents in the South Bronx. Escaping poverty and the turbulence of her early life through hard work, a bit of luck and earning academic scholarships to college and law school, Sunny immersed herself in the workings of the criminal justice system. In Washington, D.C., Sunny became a federal prosecutor, soon parlaying her wealth of knowledge of the legal system into a successful career as a legal journalist. She was one of the first national reporters to cover Trayvon Martin’s death—which her producers erroneously labeled “just a local story.” Today, an inescapable voice from the top echelons of news and entertainment, Sunny uses her platform to advocate for social justice and give a voice to the marginalized. In her signature no-holds-barred, straight-up style, Sunny opens up and shares her intimate struggles with fertility and personal turmoil, and reflects on the high-stakes cases and stories she worked on as a prosecutor and during her time at CNN, Fox News, ABC and The View. Timely, poignant, and moving, I Am These Truths is the story of a woman living between two worlds, and learning to bridge them together to fight for what’s right.

Sonny's War
Sonny's War

Author: Valerie Hobbs

Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR)

Published: 2006-03-21

Total Pages: 224

ISBN-13: 9780374469702

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After her father dies, fourteen-year-old Corin needs her brother, Sonny, more than ever. Sonny is quiet but he's a great listener, and Cory knows where she can always find him - in the garage, working on his car. Life isn't so bad as long as Sonny is around. But thousands of miles from the sleepy little town of Ojala, California, where all the kids can think about is partying and racing, a war is going on, and Sonny is just the right age to be drafted. When Sonny tells Cory he's going to Vietnam, she is devastated. What are she and her mom supposed to do while he's gone? What if he doesn't come back at all? The new substitute history teacher is the only one who seems to understand. Cory has never met anybody like Lawrence. He's young, he's handsome, and he's passionately against the war that took her brother away. As Cory turns to Lawrence for the comfort Sonny once gave, she finds herself wanting much more than Lawrence could ever provide. Valerie Hobbs eloquently depicts the feelings of loss, betrayal, and love felt by a young woman amid the confusion and excitement of the 1960s. Sonny's War is a 2003 Bank Street - Best Children's Book of the Year.

But You Made the Front Page!
But You Made the Front Page!

Author: Sonny Fox

Publisher: Carol Mann Agency

Published: 2012-10-09

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780786754182

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There have been many books about the strange and exotic world of show business, but rarely has one encompassed so many roles in one person, Sonny Fox. Comedy writer on a daily half-hour TV series in New York, pioneer on the eighth Educational TV station to go on the air, host of the first weekly CBS-TV series to originate a live TV series, Emcee of "The $64,000 Challenge,” Producer of movies for TV and specials for PBS, VP Children’s programming NBC-TV, Chair of the National Academy of Arts and Sciences, and a weekly, four-hour children’s program that set a standard for how to deal with young viewers, Fox ran the gamut, starting in radio in 1947 and lasting until today, that may be unique in TV history. What makes this a must-read is Sonny’s ability to spin narratives that take you inside of this panoply of events and personalities, so you feel their immediacy and experience the kaleidoscope almost as a participant. As he weaves his engaging tales, you will meet Senator Robert Kennedy, Actresses Julie Harris and Colleen Dewhurst, Lyricists Alan Jay Lerner, and Sheldon Harnick, Tom Snyder, and a whole cast of colorful personalities who are presented through the prism of Sonny Fox’s cavalcade that is a history of TV: in fact a history of the 20th century as it will never be taught in schools.

Omniverse: Book II of the Omniverse Chronicles
Omniverse: Book II of the Omniverse Chronicles

Author: William Grace

Publisher: Outskirts Press

Published: 2019-10-08

Total Pages: 375

ISBN-13: 1977209645

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As the second book of The Omniverse Chronicles opens, we are reunited with Jack, who has survived seemingly fatal wounds and has also been given the gift of an amazing ally: Aiyanna, the last of the People of the Songs, who has become his lover. But in the face of their new found happiness they are still hunted by their deadly enemy, Heinrich Kuhl. Even though he has vanished, they know that he and his eldritch master the Yarvaak Golu (The-God-Who-Waits) are only biding their time, waiting for the chance to destroy Jack and Aiyanna. Former friends have turned against them, and they are also confronted by new enemies, including the vicious psychopath Milo Stylet, who is obsessed with Aiyanna; and two young women whose charm and beauty conceal their inner darkness. But Jack and Aiyanna find new friends and allies as well, both human and supernatural: Annabelle the pixie, the Old One, and Deputy Ben Carson. And, as always, Sean Plunkett, Jack’s lethal mentor, is there to guide and watch over them both. Jack, Aiyanna, and Sean must journey to the farthest reaches of northern California in search of Heinrich Kuhl. There, Jack will instead face a terrifying adversary in a duel to the death where not only his life, but his very soul and our world are the hazard. Follow Jack and Aiyanna as they face new perils in the second volume of The Omniverse Chronicles.

REBECCA OF SUNNYBROOK FARM & NEW CHRONICLES OF REBECCA (Children's Book Classics)
REBECCA OF SUNNYBROOK FARM & NEW CHRONICLES OF REBECCA (Children's Book Classics)

Author: Kate Douglas Wiggin

Publisher: Good Press

Published: 2024-01-13

Total Pages: 373

ISBN-13:

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Kate Douglas Wiggin's 'Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm' and 'New Chronicles of Rebecca' are timeless children's book classics that follow the adventures of the spirited and lovable Rebecca Rowena Randall. Set in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Wiggin's literary style captures the innocence and charm of small-town Maine. Through Rebecca's trials and triumphs, readers are treated to a heartwarming and humorous narrative that explores themes of family, friendship, and self-discovery. The books offer a vivid portrayal of rural life during that era, making them both entertaining and educational for young readers. Kate Douglas Wiggin, a celebrated children's author and educator, drew inspiration from her own experiences working with children in the classroom. Her deep understanding of young minds shines through in the authenticity of Rebecca's character and the genuine emotions portrayed in the stories. Wiggin's passion for children's literature and commitment to promoting values of kindness and perseverance are evident in every page. I highly recommend 'Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm' and 'New Chronicles of Rebecca' to readers of all ages who appreciate classic children's literature. Wiggin's timeless tales are sure to enchant and inspire, leaving a lasting impression on anyone who dives into Rebecca's world.

The Shadow Hero 1
The Shadow Hero 1

Author: Gene Luen Yang

Publisher: First Second

Published: 2014-02-18

Total Pages: 28

ISBN-13: 1466861711

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The Shadow Hero is based on the adventures of the Green Turtle, who solved crimes and fought injustice just like any other comics hero of the 1940s. But this mysterious masked crusader was hiding something more than your run-of-the-mill secret identity . . . The Green Turtle was the first Asian American superhero. Now, New York Times–bestselling author Gene Luen Yang has created a riveting, hilarious, and moving origin story for the Green Turtle. With artwork by the unmatched Sonny Liew, this gorgeous graphic novel about heroism and heritage is also a loving tribute to the long, rich tradition of American superhero comics. ——— The first issue of The Shadow Hero, "The Green Turtle Chronicles," introduces our hero, Hank. Living with his mother and father in Chinatown, Hank dreams of nothing beyond the small grocery his family runs. Little does he know that his mother has other ideas for her son's future!