Loading...

Sue Warner Recommends

Books

The Wednesday Wars by Gary SchmidtThe Wednesday Wars
Schmidt, Gary
2007
The Newbery and Printz honor-winning author of "Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy" delivers a wonderfully witty and compelling novel about a teenage boy's mishaps and adventures over the course of the 1967-68 school year. Distributed by Syndetic Solutions, Inc.
Goodbye to a River by John GravesGoodbye to a River
Graves, John
1960
Includes bibliography.
Departures by Lorna CookDepartures
Cook, Lorna
2004
"The VanderZees seem like an average American family. Malcolm, a professor at a small Midwestern college, and Esme, a lapsed artist, are raising four kids in a chaotic but loving home. Yet in Lorna J. Cook's charming and wryly comic first novel, the individuals in this eccentric clan also dwell in richly imagined worlds of their own. Poised at the edge of adulthood, seventeen-year-old Suzen VanderZee feels herself to be on the verge of something extraordinary and aches for her future to begin. Fifteen-year-old Evan is bored with his small-town life and dreams of travel, while at the same time is mesmerized by Soci, the new girl at school. Hallie, perhaps the most secretive of the lot, spends hours in her room contemplating life with her pet rat, Cupcake. And Aimee, the youngest, is convinced that she can fly, after a sudden and frighteningly close brush with death." "As Suzen realizes a crush may be the start of a serious relationship and Evan considers running away with Soci, the author illustrates the exhilaration and anxiety the two teenagers experience as they teeter on the brink of adulthood."--BOOK JACKET. Distributed by Syndetic Solutions, Inc.
The Spectator Bird by Wallace StegnerThe Spectator Bird
Stegner, Wallace
1976
"On a February morning, when a weather front is moving in off the Pacific but has not quite arrived, and the winds are changeable and gusty and clouds drive over and an occasional flurry of fine rain darkens the terrace bricks, this place conforms to none of the cliches about California with which they advertise the Sunshine Cities for the Sunset Years."
The Tenth Muse: My Life in Food by Judith JonesThe Tenth Muse: My Life in Food
Jones, Judith
2007
From a legendary editor who has helped to shape modern cookbook publishing--the force behind the publication of Julia Childs "Mastering the Art of French Cooking"--comes an evocative and inspiring memoir that includes more than 50 recipes. Distributed by Syndetic Solutions, Inc.
I'll Ask You Three Times, Are You Ok? : Tales of Driving and Being Driven by Naomi NyeI'll Ask You Three Times, Are You Ok? : Tales of Driving and Being Driven
Nye, Naomi
2007
"I am a poet," I said. "It is my destiny to do strange things." My father gripped the wheel of his car. "I am the chauffeur for foolishness." We said no more. #60;/blockquote #62; Foolhardy missions. Life-altering conversations. Gifts-given and received. Loss. Getting lost. Wisdom delivered before dawn and deep into the night. Love and kissing (not necessarily in that order). Laughter. Rides on the edge. Roses. Ghosts. As a traveling poet and visiting teacher, Naomi Shihab Nye has spent a considerable amount of time in cars, both driving and being driven. Her observations, stories, encounters, and escapades-and the kernels of truth she gathers from them-are laugh-out-loud funny, deeply moving, and unforgettable. Buckle up. Distributed by Syndetic Solutions, Inc.

Movies

Crossroads Guitar Festival by Eric ClaptonCrossroads Guitar Festival
Eric Clapton
2004
Disc 1: Cocaine (Eric Clapton) -- Love in vain blues (Robert Lockwood Jr.) -- Killing floor (Eric Clapton, Robert Cray, Hubert Sumlin and Jimmie Vaughan) -- Sweet home Chicago (Eric Clapton, Robert Cray, Buddy Guy, Hubert Sumlin and Jimmie Vaughan) -- Six strings down (Eric Clapton, Robert Cray, Robert Randolph and Jimmie Vaughan) -- Rock me baby (Eric Clapton, Buddy Guy, B.B. King and Jimmie Vaughan) -- I am a man of constant sorrow (Dan Tyminski with Ron Block) -- Road to Nash Vegas (Dan Tyminski with Ron Block) -- Copperline (James Taylor with Jerry Douglas) -- Steamroller (James Taylor with Joe Walsh) -- Oklahoma borderline (Vince Gill with Jerry Douglas) -- What the cowgirls do (Vince Gill with Jerry Douglas) -- After midnight (J.J. Cale with Eric Clapton) -- Call me the breeze (J.J. Cale with Eric Clapton) -- The march (Robert Randolph and the Family Band) -- Green light girl (Doyle Bramhall II) -- Jingo (Carlos Santana with Eric Clapton) -- City love (John Mayer).Disc 2: Rag bihag (Vishwa Mohan Bhatt) -- Tones for Elvin Jones (John McLaughlin) -- Josie (Larry Carlton) -- Going down slow (David "Honeyboy" Edwards) -- If I had possession over judgement day (Eric Clapton) -- Time makes two (Robert Cray) -- Give me up again (Jonny Lang) -- Neighborhood (David Hidalgo) -- I'm the hell outta here (Steve Vai) -- Desert Rose (Eric Johnson) -- Funk 49 (Joe Walsh) -- Rocky Mountain way (Joe Walsh) -- I shot the sheriff (Eric Clapton) -- Have you ever loved a woman (Blues in C) (Eric Clapton) -- La grange (ZZ Top) -- Tush (ZZ Top).Performer:  Various performers, including: Eric Clapton, B.B. King, Buddy Guy, Carlos Santana, Dan Tyminski, ZZ Top.In June 2004, some of the greatest living guitar players and their bands gathered at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas, Texas for a three day festival.
A Hard Day's Night by The Beatles A Hard Day's Night
The Beatles
2002
Disc 1. Feature. Things they said today: contemporary recollections about making the movieDisc 2. Supplementary material: "Their production will be second to none" (interviews with the filmmakers); "With the Beatles" (cast); "Working like a dog" (the production crew); "Busy working overtime" (post production crew); "Listen to the music playing in your head" (George Martin); "Such a clean old man!" (memories of Wilfrid Brambell); "I've lost my little girl" (Isla Blair interview); "Taking testimonial pictures" (Robert Freeman interview); "Dressed to the hilt" (Gordon Millings interview); "Dealing with 'The men from the press'" (Tony Barrow interview); "They and I have memories" (Klaus Voorman interview); "Hitting the big time in the USA" (Sid Bernstein interview). General Note:  DVD-ROM features include: screenplay viewer; "Remember all the little things"; roundtable discussions; access to the DVD Destination Site; award-winning "A hard day's night" website archive.Credits:  Director of photography, Gilbert Taylor ; editor, John Jympson ; musical director, George Martin ; songs by John Lennon, Paul McCartney. Cast:  The Beatles : John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Ringo Starr ; Wilfrid Brambell, Norman Rossington, Victor Spinetti. 
Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band: Live in New York City by Bruce SpringsteenBruce Springsteen & the E Street Band: Live in New York City
Bruce Springsteen
2001
Disc 1. My love will not let you down -- Prove it all night -- Two hearts -- Atlantic City -- Mansion on the hill -- The river -- Youngstown -- Murder Incorporated -- Badlands -- Out in the street -- Tenth Avenue freeze-out -- Born to run -- Land of hope and dreams -- American skin (41 shots) -- New York City serenade (Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band ; interview with Bob Costas).Disc 2. Backstreets -- Don't look back -- Darkness on the edge of town -- Lost in the flood -- Born in the U.S.A. -- Jungleland -- Light of day -- The promise -- Thunder Road -- Ramrod -- If I should fall behind.Credits:  Produced by Jon Landau, George Travis, Bruce Springsteen.Performer:  Concerts performed by Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band.

Music

Fair and Square by John PrineFair and Square
John Prine
Glory of true love -- Crazy as a loon -- Long Monday -- Taking a walk -- Some humans ain't human -- My darlin' hometown -- Morning train -- The moon is down -- Clay pigeons -- She is my everything -- I hate it when that happens to me -- Bear Creek blues -- Other side of town (bonus track) -- Safety Joe (bonus track).Performer:  John Prine, vocals and guitar ; with instrumental and vocal accompaniment.
On 52nd Street by Marian McPartlandOn 52nd Street
Marian McPartland
A foggy day -- The lady is a tramp -- I've got the world on a string -- Manhattan -- Aunt Hagar's blues -- Four brothers -- Once in a while -- Just squeeze me -- Liza -- September song -- Embraceable you -- Laura -- What is this thing called love? -- There will never be another you -- Willow weep for me -- A fine romance -- Lullaby in rhythm.Performer:  Marian McPartland, piano ; Vinnie Burke, Bob Carter, bass ; Joe Morello, drums.
Live In Texas by Lyle LovettLive In Texas
Lyle Lovett
Penguins -- I've been to Memphis -- That's right (you're not from Texas) -- Nobody knows me -- If I had a boat -- North Dakota -- She's no lady -- Here I am -- What do you do -- Wild women don't get the blues -- M-O-N-E-Y -- You can't resist it -- Church -- Closing time.Performer:  Lyle Lovett, vocals and guitars ; with other musicians.
Face the Promise by Bob SegerFace the Promise
Bob Seger
Wreck this heart -- Wait for me -- Face the promise -- No matter who you are -- Are you -- Simplicity -- No more -- Real mean bottle (duet with Kid Rock) -- Won't stop -- Between -- The answer's in the question (duet with Patty Loveless) -- The long goodbye.Performer:  Bob Seger, vocals, various instruments ; with vocal and instrumental accompaniment.
Children Running Through by Patty GriffinChildren Running Through
Patty Griffin
You'll remember (2:07) -- Stay on the ride (5:18) -- Trapeze (4:24) -- Getting ready (3:16) -- Burgundy shoes (3:26) -- Heavenly day (3:45) -- No bad news (4:03) -- Railroad wings (3:59) -- Up to the mountain (MLK song) (4:09) -- I don't ever give up (4:01) -- Someone else's tomorrow (4:07) -- Crying over (4:37).Performer:  Patty Griffin, vocals, guitars, piano ; with vocal and instrumental accompaniment.
Three Days by Pat GreenThree Days
Pat Green
Carry on -- Threadbare gypsy soul -- Three days -- Who's to say -- Galleywinter -- Wrong side of town -- We've all got our reasons -- Whiskey -- Crazy -- Take me out to a dancehall -- Count your blessings -- Southbound 35 -- Texas on my mind.Performer:  Pat Green, acoustic guitar, vocals, harmonica ; with vocal and instrumental accompaniment.

Websites

Recess!
The Children's Literature Web Guide
The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books