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Inspirational Pastor, Civil Rights Warrior, Community Activist.

An important book for all Americans.

His Cross Never Burns is:

- The story of the courage and commitment required in the face of racial hatred, and the strength derived from faith, church and family.

- A biography and family memoir.

- An example of the importance of an educated black middle class in the pre-civil rights South.

- A demonstration of the conflicts that exist within the African American community and the need for unity and tolerance.

- A case study of what it means to be a positive male role model.

The Reverend Samuel Williams George is a man who has made a tremendous difference through his pastorate and through his community leadership, especially during the civil rights movement. So, too, this biography demonstrates the personal challenges he was forced to confront when crime and injustice crossed the threshold of his home threatening his family's safety.

In telling the story of Reverend George, the author-his wife of 50+ years-is also telling her own story. As an educator, she influenced generations of children; as the wife of a pastor, she brought her own service to the church and community while undergoing her own challenges.

His Cross Never Burns will surely be of interest to African Americans. In the end, though, it is a book of importance for all all Americans. ... Read more

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An informed biographical look into the inspirational life of the great Reverend Samuel Williams George
His Cross Never Burns: The Life Of The Reverend Samuel Williams George by Alethia George is an informed biographical look into the inspirational life of the great Reverend Samuel Williams George. As the wife of Reverend Samuel George, Alethia has produced His Cross Never Burns as an intimate telling of the man's commitment and the strength which he received from such incredible devotion to his faith. His Cross Never Burns is very strongly recommended reading, especially for those in study of African-American, history, the Civil Rights movement, and Christian living, as Reverend Samuel Williams George has been committed to his faith, family and church for the full of his inspiring life.
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Part of the "Golden Days of Radio" series, this cassette presents the best of George Burns and Gracie Allen, the comedy duo whose show became and American institution. ... Read more

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Mark Twain once famously said "there was but one solitary thing about the past worth remembering, and that was the fact that it is past and can't be restored."  Well, over recent years, The British Library, working with Microsoft has embarked on an ambitious programme to digitise its collection of 19th century books.

There are now 65,000  titles available  (that's an incredible 25 million pages) of material ranging from works by famous names such as  Dickens, Trollope and Hardy as well as many forgotten literary gems , all of which can now be printed on demand and purchased right here on Amazon.

Further information on The British Library and its digitisation programme can be found on The British Library website. ... Read more

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Celebrate 100 years with George Burns, who had been America's oldest and most-beloved star. Join George and friends Eddie Cantor, Jack Benny, Gracie Allen and more on the Burns and Allen radio show. 2 cassettes. ... Read more

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Great Alternative For the Car
I got this tape from my local library because it included an appearance by Al Jolson on it. I listened to the tape and found myself taken by the charm of the old radio from the sweet jokes to the strong personalities right down to the charming plugs for Swan soap and Maxwell House coffee.

Although George Burns and Gracie Allen have a relationship similar to Lucille Ball and Desi Arnez's (one I don't find appealing), there is a certain something one cannot ignore or dislike. Adding to this quiet quality are the variety of stars on this set ranging from Mickey Rooney to Rita Hayworth to Eddie Cantor.

There are songs on the broadcasts, skits, and jokes which make for some highly entertaining and unique moments. We do not have anything equivalent to old time radio in modern times, so there is a transition into liking it, but it is easy to adapt to. It really is a shame we don't have it anymore.

Say Goodnight, Gracie...
If your familiarity with George Burns only goes back as far as "The Sunshine Boys", here's a refresher course. Of the six hour-long cassettes, four of these come from the 1940s-era Burns and Allen show, oneof the classic sitcoms of American radio (and early TV).The remainingtapes include guest spots George did (with and without Gracie) with JackBenny and Bing Crosby.All programs are complete (or as complete aspossible). A few of my favorite Burns and Allen shows were passed over inthe selection, which is why this set doesn't get the extra star.However,this set is a bushel of fun and a great gift idea for the comedy fan inyour life ... Read more

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After a decade and a half producing the Just For Laughs comedy festival-which ranks as the world's biggest comedy event with an annual attendance of 1.5 million and worldwide television presence-Andy Nulman has seen, heard, and lived through it all. Now he tells all in I Almost Killed George Burns!. Nulman names the names, dishes the dirt, and spews outrageously hilarious behind-the-scenes anecdotes including the time he came within two inches of killing George Burns; John Candy almost killed him-twice; he was strangled by Jerry Lewis and publicly humiliated by Roseanne; a nude man with fireworks in his butt shot Tim Allen to fame; he was reprimanded by Bea Arthur for booking an offensive act; and a demonic disc jockey cost him a multi-million dollar TV contract. Featured are some of today's most recognized showbiz stars, including: Jerry Seinfeld, Jim Carrey, Drew Carey, Kelsey Grammer, Ray Romano, Kevin James, Mary Tyler Moore, Lily Tomlin, Jerry Springer, Howie Mandel, Chris Rock, Chuck Jones, Bob Newhart, Jay Leno, and David Hyde Pierce. ... Read more

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the funniest book i ever read
This book is hands down, the funniest book I ever read. It was interesting, entertaining, and made me laugh out loud hundreds of times. It takes you behind the scenes at one of the biggest comedy shows on earth and integrates hilarious stories effortlessly. I actually read this during a 27 hour car ride from San Diego to Calgary during 9/11 and distracted me momentarily during a difficult time.

If you don't like to laugh...DO NOT READ!
A must read for any fan of comedy; chronicalling the inner-workings,headaches,near-disasters,unexpected plesures,etc. of one of the major comedy festivals in the world; written by the man in charge. Great stories about some of the most beloved & well-known comedy acts in the world as well as some you have never heard of. The book boasts "Guaranteed to make you laugh or your money back." They can keep my money. I will keep the book and laugh again sometime in the future. (So what if the other people on the plane think I'm a lunatic)! ... Read more

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This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923.This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process.We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide.We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ... Read more

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A live performance by America's best-loved senior citizen and favorite comedian, with an affectionate introduction by his friend, the late Jack Benny. Reissued in celebration of George Burns' 100th birthday. ... Read more

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rileys gammy
who doesn't love george burns and his hilarious candidnous?enough said!I laughed all the way through.I have always loved him! ... Read more

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Great!
This text book contains all the necessary information needed for the study of such a complex subject!It's good for undergrads like me, but a more detailed approach is needed if a masters student is to use this book. Burns & Bottino presents to us a systematic discussion of the field ofGenetics and in laymans terms, then shifting to technical terms, enables usto understand what the concepts mean and imply. ... Read more

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Typical George Burns fare.
Little jokes, little stories. Faux advice. Probably took him as long to write it as it did for me to read it. You can put it in your doctors office with the old magazines. Somebody will probably pick it up, read it, finish it & smile. ... Read more

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Robert Burns was born on 25th January 1759, and died at Dumfries on 21st July 1796, in the 37th year of his age, and, on the 26th, was interred in St Michael's Churchyard. Eighteen years afterwards, a Mausoleum was erected by subscription to his memory in that cemetery; and, on the 19th September 1815, his remains were privately exhumed and transferred to the vault attached to it. ... Read more

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They're Silly As Ever!
This episode of Burns and Allen is just as funny as all the others I've heard.But I've learned one thing--don't buy a one episode tape with just 15 minutes per side.Just when I got into the story it was time to flipthe tape.From now on I'm only buying tapes that have a whole 30 minuteepisode on each side.They're much more enjoyable. ... Read more

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This volume is produced from digital images created through the University of Michigan University Library's large-scale digitization efforts. The Library seeks to preserve the intellectual content of items in a manner that facilitates and promotes a variety of uses. The digital reformatting process results in an electronic version of the original text that can be both accessed online and used to create new print copies. The Library also understands and values the usefulness of print and makes reprints available to the public whenever possible. This book and hundreds of thousands of others can be found in the HathiTrust, an archive of the digitized collections of many great research libraries. For access to the University of Michigan Library's digital collections, please see http://www.lib.umich.edu and for information about the HathiTrust, please visit http://www.hathitrust.org ... Read more

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A lifetime love of the bard's poetry compelled George Scott Wilkie to analyze some of Burns' most endearing works and create a unique volume which makes this selection more accessible.This book is an essential primer for all students of Burns and will be invaluable to those reading the bard for the first time. ... Read more

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This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words.This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ... Read more

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Excellent
This is the amusing follow-up to Living It Up and it does not disappoint!This book is filled with anecdotes about George Burns' life.There is a great segment from a Friar's Club roast at the end that is very funny.A great read! ... Read more