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Here are some of the inexplicably missing capsule reviews -
"Vigen Gurorian's courageous and discerning vision illuminates both current issues of burning importance (campus promiscuity, nationalism, and gay marriage, for example), and major Christian thinkers of the recent past (Chesterton, O'Connor, and Kirk). This compendium is a resource that will help us all see more clearly."
-- Frederica Mathewes-Green, columnist for Beliefnet.com and author of The Illumined Heart: The Ancient Christian Path of Transformation

"Guroian is a rare and precious bird these days: a scholar of the Real. Here he focuses his moral passion and theologian's mind on some of today's most smoldering issues."
-- Kevin Ryan, Professor Emeritus, Boston University

"These eloquent and wide-ranging essays in the moral imagination establish Vigen Guroian as our own Chesterton. For with fine Chestertonian wit, he demonstrates that the modern West is not heinously wicked so much as it is wildly virtuous, as the old Christian virtues, uprooted from their native theological soil, continue to produce mad sprouts. Responding astringently to the cultural and religious vexations of our age, Guroian restores these saving virtues to the deep loam of Christian tradition."
-- Ralph Wood, University Professor of Theology and Literature, Baylor University

"Rallying the Really Human Things does not so much inform as remind. Vigen Guroian has busied himself with one of the most pressing tasks in our intellectual life, which is to rescue the dignified word "humanism" from the damage wrought upon it by both the secularly self-sufficient and the piously ignorant."
-- Tracy Lee Simmons, author of Climbing Parnassus: A New Apologia for Greek and Latin

"Professor Guroian's book is both a powerful and provocative defense of traditional Christian humanism in its conflict with secularism."
-- Bob Cheeks, intellectualconservative.com

"Of course, this review hasn't even mentioned excellent essays on 'gay marriage' and why businessmen 'should read great literture.' There are myriad positions in his pages I would like to sound with trumpets on one hand and anathematize on the other. Like Chesterton, Guroian can write infuriating passages, but never dull ones."
-- David Paul Deavel, Gilbert Magazine ... Read more

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A Significant Disappointment
Over the years I have read a great deal about the mid-century "red scare" and in the process have occasionally encountered the name Eric Bentley, author of various works on the subject.Among these works is the play ARE YOU NOW OR HAVE YOU EVER BEEN, described as an account of the 1947 and 1951 probe for "communist influences" in the motion picture industry.

It is indeed a fascinating story, a tale of an all-powerful Washington committee quite casually ignoring the First Amendment in a flagrant display of racism and headline-hunger.And the names of those called to give testimony before The House Un-American Activities Committee reads like a roll call of the finest actors, writers, and directors of 1940s and 1950s Hollywood.The dialogue is drawn from the testimony as noted in Congressional records.It has all the makings of a great drama.

Unfortunately, it is a dud.Oh yes, the testimony is interesting, often quite powerful.Trouble is, Bentley has no gift for construction.A few people--and indeed seldom the most interesting ones; Robeson is certainly memorable but Bentley has no time for the likes of Ayn Rand or Walt Disney--tell their various tales before a committee while a narrator makes an ineffective effort to keep us advised of who, what, and when and what happened when the dust finally settled.The play does not so much begin as simply start; it does not so much end as simply stop.I was quite surprised that any one could take this material, impressive as it is even its rawest state, and arrive at this truly odd construction.

But at least ARE YOU NOW OR HAVE YOU EVER BEEN has the benefit of some really impressive dialogue, words literally lifted from life.This cannot be said of the other two plays included in the volume: THE RECANTATION OF GALILEO GALILEI and FROM THE MEMOIRS OF PONTIUS PILATE.In both instances the dialogue reads very much like something a high school writer might have created for an English project: a mixture of forced and throw way.In the instance of GALILEO I might also note that Brecht got there earlier and to considerably greater effect.

Now, plays are not really intended to be read; they are intended to be seen on stage, and sometimes a play that reads badly can explode into an unexpected life when it is costumed, appropriately lit, acted, and directed.But I've had a fair amount of experience with drama, and quite frankly I don't think this is the case here.In my opinion, these are just three really lousy plays.If you are interested in the HUAC and McCarthy era, you would really do better to read something that at least offered a little context.As for the other two plays, the less said the better.

GFT, Amazon Reviewer ... Read more

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Martin Holmes' "World Rallying" annuals, for the 18th time with the support of Pirelli, are recognized as the leading books on international rallying in the world. Previous editions have established this annual as the leading reference book of the sport, used by the industry, journalists and rally fans all over the world. Although centered on the 2005 World Rally Championships, there is also coverage of the Asia-Pacific, Middle East and African regional championships and many national championships around the world, all of which are illustrated comprehensively, primarily by Maurice Selden's photography.

The book also gives a unique appendix of results of all the major national rally championships round the world. "Pirelli World Rallying 28" carries features relating to the people and the matters of the moment, including six feature stories: an interview with brothers Mark and David Higgins who have an unusually wide experience of competition in different countries, a technical feature about brakes, an insight into organizational communication developments, an introduction to South Africa rally history, welcome to a new WCR team - Suzuki and a celebration of Ryuchiro Kuze who oversaw the entry of Subaru on to the World Rally scene and was at the heart of their achievements. Other contents include the regular features concerning car developments and specifications, top drivers' records, the World Championships roll of honor and a diary of the most significant features of the year. ... Read more

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On May 1, 2006, immigrants in the United States left their jobs and their schools for a day to bring attention to immigration law and the rights of immigrants. ... Read more

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An informed and entertaining refrence that explains the real meanings behind the most famous military phrases throughout history. From the Trojan War to World War II, war has produced some of the most eloquent statements uttered by man. Complete with rich, historical sidebars, this chronological record of battle-tested wisdom delves into the human side of greatness to reveal the often-forgotten context behind such heroic quotes as "Praise the Lord and pass the ammunition," "Don't fire 'til you see the whites of their eyes," and hundreds more. The result is a truly unique and spellbinding resource as applicable to the chronicles of war as it is to the challenges of contemporary leadership. A book of courage, wit, and passion guaranteed to inspire and enlighten. ... Read more

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he 1979-1980 review of national and international rallying. Fully illustrated including 16 pages in color. This it the standard reference work on rallying history, with hundreds of black and white photos and a special color gallery. Details galore on all aspects of the road rally scene. A must have for any European Rally enthusiast. ... Read more