'David Pole, in his The Later Philosophy of Wittgenstein, makes an admirable attempt to clarify the central points of Wittgenstein's philosophy in a straightforward manner. He approaches it from the outside with sympathy and good sense. And since he combines a clear head with a fluent style of writing - a combination that is rare among the initiated - his book will prove an excellent introduction for those who need a succinct account of Wittgenstein's later philosophy without any mystical overtones.' - The Economist 'There is now a real need for a commentary on what must in frankness be admitted to be an exceedingly difficult corpus of philosophy. Mr Pole's little book is a response to that need; if small in bulk, it is rich in ideas... and all students of Wittgenstein will turn to it with gratitude.' - Sunday Times

Why has Billy Graham, more than any other person, left his imprint on the religious life and history of our times? Why has a man who always cherished quiet conversations with ordinary people made international headlines as perhaps the world best-known "religious celebrity"? And how did Billy Graham stay free of the tarnishing Elmer-Gantry-type temptations of money and women? David Poling asks these and many other questions critics have often asked--and he offers answers as one who was an outspoken critic in the past but changed his mind and attitudes. Placing Billy Graham's life and ministry under the journalist's microscope, Poling examines the personal qualities and unchanging message that characterized the great evangelist. He also chronicles the triumphs and struggles of the Graham Crusades and other far-reaching ministries. Evaluating the man in the context of the global society of which Graham still remains so prominent a figure, Poling traces his ministry and its effects from the early days to his position of leadership and reveals why Billy Graham won his abiding respect and admiration and remains a shining example to be followed in his private and public life and conduct. DAVID POLING is author/co-author of fourteen books. He has been pastor to Presbyterian congregations in New York, Oklahoma, New Mexico and Texas. His weekly syndicated column on faith and ethics appeared in 600 newspapers, with an audience of 17 million. Married to Ann Reid Poling, a Wooster College classmate(and known to others as "his favorite theologian") the couple has four grown children and eight grandchildren. Next book: "The Gospel According to the Apaches."

D. Pole, whose Later Philosophy of Wittgenstein appeared in 1958, here makes a new attack on the problem of value-judgement by taking it out of its limited ethical context. Beginning with an examination and criticism of current views that base all moral and other principles on personal choice or decision, he finds a point of departure for his own account of the problem in the claim that rational inquiry of any sort rests on the possibility of evaluation. The place of the one process within the other is then worked out in some detail; and an attempt is made to show how inquiry, as a collective undertaking, involves the progressive search for and establishment of new principles.

The Inner Circle, A Modern Political Novel Bryce Randolph, a retired consultant and long time political junkie living in Arizona is totally fed up with the Republican Party, and the direction in which it seems to be going. He writes an e-mail to the junior Senator from Ohio, Jeff Corcoran, in which he outlines what he believes, and how disappointed he is that there seems to be no place for him within his own party. Corcoran in turn involves Randolph in a study group which eventually includes many of the leading party moderates including the Chairman of the Republican National Committee. Gordon Metcalfe is a professional politician who was recently chosen by the RNC to take the position of Chairman hoping to find a way to return the party to a position of permanent relevance. He is extremely broad minded and firmly believes to achieve success the party must move away from its ultra conservative base. Gordon is not a purist, but believes the end objective is always to elect your candidate. However, he is faced with a liberal opposition party with a popular minority as its leader. The overwhelming prospect is for the opposition to keep his party out of the White House for a very long time. Gordon begins looking for fresh new faces to lead the Party in anticipation of the next big Primary season. His hope is to combine a fresh face with fresh new ideas thus creating a much broader appeal. Gordon confronts a tumultuous group of conservative delegates at a National RNC Meeting which ultimately leads to his resignation as chairman. He then recruits one of the most attractive of the new faces whom he propels into the hotly contested Republican primaries. Gordon and his allies are then left to deal with the turmoil and intrigue existing in both political parties, involving vicious name calling, personal threats, outrageous media coverage and back room deals. In the final analysis the story turns on how the American voter sorts out the Liberal Left, Conservative Right and Moderate Center candidates during hotly contested Primary races in both parties. All of this posturing then leads to an equally contentious Election season ending with the voters having the final say on Election Day.

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Why has Billy Graham, more than any other person, left his imprint on the religious life and history of our times? Why has a man who always cherished quiet conversations with ordinary people made international headlines as perhaps the world best-known "religious celebrity"? And how did Billy Graham stay free of the tarnishing Elmer-Gantry-type temptations of money and women? David Poling asks these and many other questions critics have often asked--and he offers answers as one who was an outspoken critic in the past but changed his mind and attitudes. Placing Billy Graham's life and ministry under the journalist's microscope, Poling examines the personal qualities and unchanging message that characterized the great evangelist. He also chronicles the triumphs and struggles of the Graham Crusades and other far-reaching ministries. Evaluating the man in the context of the global society of which Graham still remains so prominent a figure, Poling traces his ministry and its effects from the early days to his position of leadership and reveals why Billy Graham won his abiding respect and admiration and remains a shining example to be followed in his private and public life and conduct. DAVID POLING is author/co-author of fourteen books. He has been pastor to Presbyterian congregations in New York, Oklahoma, New Mexico and Texas. His weekly syndicated column on faith and ethics appeared in 600 newspapers, with an audience of 17 million. Married to Ann Reid Poling, a Wooster College classmate(and known to others as "his favorite theologian") the couple has four grown children and eight grandchildren. Next book: "The Gospel According to the Apaches."