'74 and Sunny

'74 and Sunny
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Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Total Pages : 304
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ISBN-10 : 9781476738796
ISBN-13 : 1476738793
Rating : 4/5 (96 Downloads)

Synopsis '74 and Sunny by : A. J. Benza

A surprisingly tender coming-of-age story of a close-knit yet tough Sicilian-American family that accepts and welcomes a young boy struggling to understand himself—by the former Daily News (New York) gossip columnist and E! television host. A.J. Benza’s distinctive blend of wit, dry humor, and genuine tenderness shines through this candid, compelling memoir about the summer of 1974 when his shy, effeminate cousin comes to live with A.J.’s family, which is dominated by his short-tempered, outspoken, hyper-masculine father. At its core, A.J.’s story is about learning that being exactly who you were meant to be is the only thing that matters. Through anecdotes of fishing with his father, playing tackle football, and conquering neighborhood bullies, he tells a story of triumph and acceptance, of a loving but rough around the edges family that puts aside its prejudices to welcome with open arms a young boy struggling to understand his sexuality and ultimately accept himself. In a sometimes raw and always endearing voice, ’74 and Sunny is a revelatory account of a life-defining summer on Long Island, when tolerance wins over ignorance, family neutralizes fear, and love triumphs over all. For anyone who’s navigated the choppy seas of adolescence, this story about redefining what it means to be a man, and learning to accept those whom we might fail to understand will surely resonate.

Sunny Sweet Is So Not Sorry

Sunny Sweet Is So Not Sorry
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Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Total Pages : 137
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ISBN-10 : 9781619630468
ISBN-13 : 161963046X
Rating : 4/5 (68 Downloads)

Synopsis Sunny Sweet Is So Not Sorry by : Jennifer Ann Mann

We've all woken up on the wrong side of the bed... but have you ever woken up actually stuck to the bed? Fifth grader Masha Sweet wakes one morning to discover that her evil-genius little sister, Sunny, has glued plastic flowers onto Masha's head. When it seems that nothing will get the flowers out, Masha's mother lets her stay home alone for the day--she can't leave the house like this! But when her neighbor, Mrs. Song, has a bike accident, Masha has to rush to the rescue and soon finds herself (and her giant flower bouquet headpiece) at the hospital with an unlikely cast of characters. What starts as a "my sister is a pest!" tale, quickly evolves into a much bigger, zanier adventure. But as the events snowball, Masha keeps one thing in mind: Sunny Sweet is going to be so sorry!

Television Variety Shows

Television Variety Shows
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Publisher : McFarland
Total Pages : 428
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781476608778
ISBN-13 : 1476608776
Rating : 4/5 (78 Downloads)

Synopsis Television Variety Shows by : David M. Inman

For the few hundred television viewers in 1946, a special treat on the broadcast schedule was the variety show called Hour Glass. It was the first TV program to go beyond talking heads, cooking demonstrations, and sporting events, featuring instead dancers, comics, singers, and long commercials for its sponsor, Chase and Sanborn coffee. Within two years, another variety show, Texaco Star Theatre, became the first true television hit and would be credited with the sales of thousands of television sets. The variety show formula was a staple of television in its first 30 years, in part because it lent itself to a medium where everything had to be live and preferably inside a studio. Most of the early television stars--including Jackie Gleason, Milton Berle, Sid Caesar, Ed Sullivan, Red Skelton, Dinah Shore, and Arthur Godfrey--rose to prominence through weekly variety shows. In the 1960s, major stars such as Jerry Lewis, Dean Martin, Judy Garland and Danny Kaye were hosting variety shows. By the 1970s, the format was giving way to sitcoms and dramas, but pop music stars Sonny and Cher, Tony Orlando and Dawn, and Donny and Marie Osmond hosted some of the last of the species. This book details 57 variety shows from the 1940s through the 1990s. A history of each show is first provided, followed by a brief look at each episode. Air date, guest stars, sketches performed, and a listing of songs featured are included.

Directory of Medical Facilities

Directory of Medical Facilities
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 1758
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ISBN-10 : UFL:31262085508355
ISBN-13 :
Rating : 4/5 (55 Downloads)

Synopsis Directory of Medical Facilities by : United States. Health Standards and Quality Bureau

Cumulative Index to the Catalog of the Food and Nutrition Information and Educational Materials Center, 1973-1975

Cumulative Index to the Catalog of the Food and Nutrition Information and Educational Materials Center, 1973-1975
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 348
Release :
ISBN-10 : OSU:32435006821094
ISBN-13 :
Rating : 4/5 (94 Downloads)

Synopsis Cumulative Index to the Catalog of the Food and Nutrition Information and Educational Materials Center, 1973-1975 by : Food and Nutrition Information and Educational Materials Center (U.S.)