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The lives of the world’s greatest contributors to arts, politics, sports, and letters are celebrated with wit, humor, and reverence by their equally famous friends, relatives, and peers. Here are fifty eulogies, fond remembrances of the twentieth century’s best and brightest: World Pioneers: Martin Luther King Jr. honored by Robert Kennedy, Mahatma Gandhi by Jawaharlal Nehru Movie Stars: Joan Crawford remembered by director George Cukor, Orson Welles by Charlton Heston Media Titans: Katharine Graham celebrated by Ben Bradlee, Edward R.Murrow by Charles Kuralt Entertainers: John Belushi by Dan Aykroyd, Bob Hope by Larry Gelbart Composers and Singers: Jerry Garcia by Robert Hunter, Leonard Bernstein by Ned Rorem Athletes: Mickey Mantle by Bob Costas, Arthur Ashe by Douglas Wilder In these moving and personal tributes, we see the true personalities of these fifty remarkable people, shadings of character usually hidden from the spotlight.

Stretched Canvas Measures 16in x 1.5in x 20 Arrives ready to hang Made in the USA

Stretched Canvas Measures 16in x 1.5in x 20 Arrives ready to hang Made in the USA

In the year 2000 when the Russian folk artist, Nadezdah Glazunova asked her spiritual father for a blessing to illustrate a third children’s book with Alvin Alexsi Currier, the priest gently refused her, giving her instead the obedience to illustrate the life of Saint Sergius for the children of the world. This was a daunting challenge for every detail of the Saint’s life was widely known in the Slavic world and every incident was already illustrated by great masters whose paintings had become iconic for the incidents. Nadezda prayed and painted. Alexsi attempted to draft a text worthy of her amazing art. Together they offer here the blessed result.

"[An] extraordinary book. . . . Mr. Gould is an exceptional combination of scientist and science writer. . . . He is thus exceptionally well placed to tell these stories, and he tells them with fervor and intelligence."―James Gleick, New York Times Book Review High in the Canadian Rockies is a small limestone quarry formed 530 million years ago called the Burgess Shale. It hold the remains of an ancient sea where dozens of strange creatures lived―a forgotten corner of evolution preserved in awesome detail. In this book Stephen Jay Gould explores what the Burgess Shale tells us about evolution and the nature of history.

In a series of essays that explore the notion of what brings significance to our existences, clarifying why we have this longing beyond the present moment and an insatiable dissatisfaction with where we are, scholar Frank Martela tackles the subject of finding meaning in life.With beautiful decorative elements and an engaging design, the book approaches its subject in a readily digestible form. It grapples with some of lifes most pressing questions, like "Is happiness a worthy goal?" and "What is the foundation for meaning in a secular society?" and "Is life an existential void?" yet Martela answers these questions and more in a relaxed, conversational tone and with a wry sense of humor, placing some of lifes greatest philosophical concerns and quandaries into a modern-day context.Martela quickly and concisely gets to the heart of the matter: your place in the world and how to find meaning in life as countless thinkers and philosophers have done before, yet the emphasis here is on what we do with the life we have and how we can make it more meaningful. Part prescriptive and part armchair philosophy book, A Wonderful Life is accessible to everyone, from the well-read scholar to the apprentice as well as anyone curious about how to extract the greatest meaning and sense of purpose from their existence.

Voted the #1 Most Inspiring Film Of All Time By AFI's 100 Years... 100 Cheers - It's A Wonderful Life has had just that. With the endearing message that "no one is a failure who has friends," Frank Capra's heartwarming masterpiece continues to endure, and after 70 years this beloved classic still remains as powerful and moving as the day it was made.

It's a Wonderful Life Heggie / Houston Grand Opera / Scheer - CD 827949063169

Here’s a fun, nostalgic, encouraging month’s worth of reading for the busy holiday season: It’s a Wonderful Life, a brand-new Christmas devotional. This 31-day book includes brief readings based on Christmas classics—stories, books, movies, poems, and songs. Each entry draws a spiritual point from the particular works, whether sacred or secular, accompanied by relevant quotations, scriptures, and prayers. Entries range from the namesake 1946 film starring Jimmie Stewart, to Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, to the 1965 television favorite A Charlie Brown Christmas—and end with the actual account of Jesus’ birth from Luke 2. It really is a wonderful life—because of Christmas!  

Paperback release of 2003 holiday bestseller which offers behind the scenes info on this holiday classic as well as current info on stars from the show.

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Based on the classic 1946 movie, a heartwarming story follows Tommy Bailey, the youngest son of George and Mary Bailey, as he, during a time of crisis, learns what is important in life with help from an angel-in-training named Arthur.

Paperback release of 2003 holiday bestseller which offers behind the scenes info on this holiday classic as well as current info on stars from the show.

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Frank Capra"s 1946 film It"s a Wonderful Life is one of the most beloved holiday classics of our time. In it, the great Jimmy Stewart plays George Bailey, a man about to give up on life until his guardian angel shows him how his town, family, and friends are all the richer for having known him. Millions of fans tune in every year to see George Bailey realize his blessings, and Clarence get his wings.Now one of the cast members of the film has compiled a beautiful keepsake book of memorable lines of dialogue and scenes from It"s a Wonderful Life. Jimmy Hawkins played Tommy Bailey, the youngest of the Bailey children. Over the years he has stayed in touch with other cast and crew members and reminisced with them about their favorite moments in the film. From the first scene to the last, this marvelous collection captures the spirit of the film and preserves the favorite screen moments of its cast and crew.

Offers background information on the making of this classic film, looks at its major actors, and provides 100 still photographs from the movie

Few motion pictures have enjoyed a renaissance like the 1946 Frank Capra masterpiece It's a Wonderful Life. Nominated for Five Academy Awards, it was dismissed as syrupy Christmas fare and fell into obscurity until television gave it new life. Today it's an American tradition. With It's a Wonderful Life: A Memory Book, any fan of the classic film can further appreciate its magic and legacy. The warm reminiscences of the film's cast are supported by excellent photographs, providing the perfect companion for any fan of the film--or anyone who believes in miracles and angels. The book features dozens of interviews and rare behind the-scenes photographs that allow readers to see how the movie was created. Comments from Frank Capra, Jimmy Stewart, Bobbie Anderson, Jimmy Hawkins, Karen Grimes, and many more make the story come alive. More than a dozen brief biographies of the prominent cast members detail how It's a Wonderful Life affected their lives and careers. Then and now photographs supplement the career highlights of Jimmy Stewart, Donna Reed, Lionel Barrymore, Beulah Bondi, Gloria Grahame, Frank Faylen, Ward Bond, and others. Like George Bailey himself, It's a Wonderful Life was rescued from oblivion in the late 1970s when it was discovered that the film's copyright had not been renewed and the motion picture fell into the public domain. Television stations nationwide began freely airing the film. From film remakes and marvelous merchandise to cast reunions and Saturday Night Live's hilarious parody, this book explores the adoration of generations of viewers who have fallen under its spell.

Favorite scenes from the classic film "It's a Wonderful Life"

A novelization of the classic holiday movie follows the story of disillusioned George Bailey, who wishes on one difficult Christmas Eve that he had never lived and is granted his wish by angel-in-training Clarence.

The pages of this book are a breath of fresh air for ladies who are tired of trying to love their husbands and serve God in their own strength. From the very first page, your heart will be uplifted by Terries candid, humorous, and down-to-earth approach to loving God, supporting your husband, and serving Gods people both biblically and joyfully. Youll find new joy and fresh strength as you delve into these pages. Discover that it really is a wonderful life when your life is dedicated to Jesus Christ!