cox lilian (44 resultados)

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. Fifth edition. Fitted with a protective plastic covering. Minimal wear and no markings.

Paperback. Condición: Good. Fourth impression. Has a fitted plastic covering to protect cover. Moderate slant to spine. No markings.

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. A couple of ink stamps neatly placed on upper right hand corner of cover. Has a fitted plastic covering to protect cover. Minimal wear. No markings.

Condición: Good. 1955. Reprint. 96 pages. Paperback book with pictorial cover. Pages and binding are presentable with no major defects. Minor issues present such as mild cracking, inscriptions, inserts, light foxing, tanning and thumb marking. Overall a good condition item. Paper cover has mild edge wear with light rubbing and creasing. Some light marking and tanning.

Soft cover. Condición: Good. 1st Edition. Crease to paper cover. Good condition.

Soft cover. Condición: Very Good. 112 pages. 2 Gary Allen & Chris Pig Coolant 5 Joan Jobe Smith & Ken Cox Les Desmoiselles de The Fort 12 Catherine Eisner The Poetess Attempts to Eulogise . . . 13 Klimowski & Schejbal Drawings for Jekyll and Hyde 18 Lotte Kramer & Mike Foreman Stillness 20 John Harvey & Mike Foreman Ghosts 24 Donald Gardner New Plans & Dutch Introduction 26 Liz Berry & Jack Foreman Metamorphosis 30 Hajera Ghori The Last Time 31 Deborah Levy & Andrzej Klimowski Stardust Nation 40 Brendan McMahon Asylum 41 Zeeba Ansari At Quanzhou Harbour 43 Alan Blackwood & Robert Macaulay Three Short Pieces 46 Rutger Kopland Old Goat 48 Paul Binding Review: Four Dutch Poets 53 Zoë Taylor Stills 58 Jane Deverson Hello, Iťs Lilian 60 Joel Lane & Mike Foreman Can I Get a Witness 64 Joke van Leeuwen Four Ways of Waiting for Someone 66 Gillian Clarke, Roddy Lumsden, Matthew Welton and more Review 72 Graham Mummery The Fallen Wallet 74 rd coleman & Ken Cox summer day 76 Hannah Lowe Celestine 78 Tony Lucas What Did You Do in the '60s, Grandad? 80 Catherine Smith Eve attends Adam's funeral 82 Nicholas Royle Writers' Rooms 85 Stephen Devereux Christopher Columbus in Galway 86 Hagar Peeters Hagar's Ambition 89 Mustafa Stitou Orchids 93 Lucinda Rogers East End Scenes 98 Stephen Conn Missionary Position 99 Kate Foley I Begin to Understand the Shape of Your Language 101 Manon Uphoff & Astrid Chesney Desire 107 Helene Gelens the push-off before floating 108 Remco Campert Opening 112 Ron Sandford Portrait of Remco Campert.

Hardcover. Condición: Good. No Jacket. Revised Edition. pp.240. Blue and black patterned cloth with light surface rubbing and light wear to spine edges and corners and a few spots on front and rear boards.

Condición: Good. No Edition Remarks. 256 pages. No dust jacket. Green decorated cloth boards with lettering. Volume three. Contains black and white illustrations. Pages and binding are presentable with no major defects. Minor issues present such as mild cracking, inscriptions, inserts, light foxing, tanning and thumb marking. Boards have mild shelf wear with light rubbing and corner bumping. Some light marking and tanning. Minor splits to spine ends and corners causing cloth to be frayed. Lettering is clear.

Paperback. Condición: Fair. 96p paperback, spine tape-repaired, bookblock detached from spine, original papercover, on various writers and their works, questions, aged Language: English.

Condición: Fair. 1939. First Published. 125 pages. No dust jacket. Red cloth. Light foxing and tanning to pages. More prominent to text block edges, pastedowns and free endpapers. Pencil inscription to front free endpaper. Moderate cracking to gutters causing some looseness to binding but pages remain attached. Boards have minor corner bumping and edgewear with mild tanning and scuffing overall. Spine has slightly heavier tanning with soft crushing to ends. Book has a slight forward lean.

Condición: Good. 1939. First Edition. 124 pages. Beige jacket over red cloth with gilt lettering. Pages are lightly tanned and thumbed at the edges, with light foxing. Binding has remained firm. Inscription to front endpaper. Boards are a little rub worn, slight shelf wear to corners, spine and edges. Corners are a little bumped. Spine ends are mildly crushed. Light tanning to spine and edges. Light wear to unclipped dust jacket with tears, nicks and creases to spine, edge and corners. Moderate tanning to spine and edges.

Hardcover. Condición: Fair. No Jacket. exlib.

Soft cover. Condición: Fair. Fair condition soft cover, some wear to cover and spine, tanning to pages, staining to some pages, otherwise in a good readable condition.

Soft cover. Condición: Good. No Jacket. Pbk, 72p, 2 folded illustrations. London: Edinburgh House Press, 1930. Covers dust-marked o/w internally a clean unmarked copy in good condition. f187 / m2855.

Soft cover. Condición: Good. No Jacket. Published c.1900-1920s. Some foxing to covers o/w a clean unmarked copy in good condition. m870.

Paper. Condición: Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Foxing prelims and edges and sone to margins but internally mainly clean,Pictorial cover thin card,black on yellow probably a little better than good.

Card Covered Boards. Condición: VERY GOOD ( AVERAGE). No Jacket. No Illustrations Ilustrador. THE Religious Book Club Edition. THE Religious Book Club Edition NUMBER 117, NOT an ex- Library Book. Bottom part of spine very small part missing. FEEL FREE TO E-MAIL FOR PHOTOGRAPHS AND FURTHER DETAILS. FROM A DEALER WHO TELLS YOU WHO THEY ARE AND WHAT THEIR TELEPHONE AND ADDRESS CONTACT DETAILS ARE! Not Inscribed or Signed.

Hardcover. Condición: Good. No Jacket. First Edition. Spine splitting, some marks on covers. Paraphrases of and reflections on passages of the bible.

Hard Cover. Condición: Good+. No Jacket. Hardcover with green boards. There is a circular paste-down of an ancient sailing ship on the front board. The same ship is depicted on the frontispiece. Richly-illustrated book for young readers. Note on the front free endpaper - the book was a school prize in 1941. Slight wear to the surface of the boards.

Soft cover. Condición: Good. No Jacket. Some wear to cover and spine, mainly edges and corners, Edges and corners creased and worn, Edges a little grubby, Internally in good condition, pages crisp and clear.

Paperback. Condición: Used. In a world teetering on the brink of existential dread and the eternal quest for enlightenment, "Yarns On Christian Torchbearers" emerges from the dusty shelves of religious education as a rather unconventional antidote. Authored by the formidable duo of Lilian E Cox and Ernest H Hayes, this 1954 marvel invites you to strap on your sandals and join an enlightening jaunt through the whimsical, and occasionally bewildering, world of Christian activism. Perhaps it was the post-war optimism that spurred these authors into crafting this unique tapestry of tales, or perhaps they simply found themselves short on compelling narratives and opted for a patchwork quilt instead. Let?s face it: the title itself is an invitation to confusion. One might wonder if "Yarns" refers to the intricate fabric of stories or if it implies a collection of tall tales spun around woodland campfires by enthusiastic, albeit somewhat misguided, camp counsellors. Either way, the text is a delightful paradox?equal parts earnest discourse and cheeky banter, as if your well-meaning vicar got a bit too carried away at the parish picnic. Bunch of stories about Christians and great missionary work. Includes; Benedict Hugh of Lincoln Egerton Young Charles Kingsley George Cadbury Will Crooks CT Studd Isabel Kerr Dick Sheppard Within these weathered pages, you will encounter anecdotes that range from the mildly enlightening to the curiously obscure. Prepare yourself for tales of torchbearers who may or may not have taken their roles a tad too seriously. Expect to meet a motley crew of characters whose lives intertwine with various forms of Christian outreach, all narrated with a wit that could only emerge from the mind of a 1950s educator determined to keep their audience awake. What can you anticipate when venturing through "Yarns On Christian Torchbearers"? The book?s charm lies in its ability to mix the serious with the absurd, leaving readers questioning whether they are reading a guide to moral living or a manual for the next church bake sale?s entertainment. One can only speculate if the authors were attempting to weave a moral fabric of faith and community or simply trying to fill pages without resorting to footnotes. Notably, the illustrations?if one can call them that?add a visual chaos that could rival a toddler?s finger-painting session. As you flip through the chapters, you might even feel a hint of nostalgia for a time when faith was seen as a community affair rather than a solitary pursuit. The book gently nudges at the idea that Christianity isn?t merely an individual journey but a group project fraught with mishaps and miscommunications, much like a potluck gone awry. For every heartwarming story about a community coming together, there?s a cautionary tale about the perils of baking for a church social. In case you?re wondering what nuggets of wisdom might be nestled within this curious collection, here?s a tantalizing preview: How to turn a church meeting into an impromptu talent show. The mysterious disappearance of the church?s last batch of fruitcake. What lessons a runaway sheep can teach us about faith. How to deal with overly enthusiastic hymn singers. Ways to keep the congregation awake during a particularly long sermon. Condition: This particular copy has survived the test of time, boasting the unmistakable aura of second-hand charm. While the pages may carry the faint scent of musty libraries and long-lost afternoon tea sessions, they are still perfectly readable. Some might even say the occasional coffee stain adds character, or perhaps it?s a sign of a deep theological pondering that went slightly awry. Overall, it?s like finding that one eccentric relative who tells wildly entertaining stories at family gatherings?imperfect but undeniably endearing. So, if you?re in the market for a book that challenges the very essence of religious narratives while keeping you chuckling through the pages, "Yarns On Christian Torchbearers" is your ticket.

Condición: Used - Good. Good paperback. "Talks" new series, no. 5. Orange and white covers with black lettering; image of boy painting a pot on front; spine yellowed and missing small chip at base; rear cover; small loss from fore-corner of rear cover (text unaffected). Pages appear clean overall.

Hardcover/Hardback. Condición: Fair. No Description.

Condición: good. good The Religious Education Press edition paperback In stock shipped from our UK warehouse.

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Very good condition. Light wear. Binding fairly tight, pages age toned. Dust jacket in fair to good condition with moderate wear, small tears, chips and rubbing present. Pictures available upon request.

Condición: Used. In the grand, untouched archives of ecclesiastical ennui lies a tome so bewilderingly titled, it could only have emerged from the National Sunday School Union. Presenting "Yarns On Servants Of The Church," a work purportedly penned by the enigmatic Lilian E. Cox. This book promises to unravel the threads of servitude and piety, though whether it does so with any semblance of coherence remains to be seen?much like the sermons delivered by an overzealous vicar on a particularly hot summer?s day. This book contains true stories of great men and women, through whom Christ has built His Church in many ages, in many lands, by many ways. Includes: Origen Ambrose Augustine of Canterbury Hilda of Whitby Sir Thomas More John Calvin Barrow and Greenwood John Robinson William Brewster John Woolman Samuel Marsden Temple Gairdner Brother Douglas Published during an era when the world was still grappling with the bizarre notion of suffragettes and steam-powered machines, this book captures the essence of a time when the clergy were the bedrock of community life and not merely a backdrop for unsolicited advice. Lilian E. Cox, an author who may or may not have had a penchant for knitting and tea, provides a kaleidoscope of anecdotes and musings that are as likely to inspire theological contemplation as they are to incite a fit of giggles from the congregation?s back pews. As you leaf through the pages, prepare yourself for an array of yarns?both literal and metaphorical?that make you question whether these servants were more like the saints they aspired to be or simply the butt of divine jokes. A blend of reverence and irreverence, this work aligns itself with those who have been caught in the act of pious folly. Just imagine a clergyman accidentally spilling the communion wine during a particularly animated sermon; it?s this kind of absurdity that Cox seemingly relishes in. But what does one actually gain from a collection of tales about the church?s unsung heroes? Perhaps a sense of nostalgia for a time when the biggest scandal was a misprinted hymn sheet. Or perhaps it?s merely an escape into a world where the only thing at stake is the fate of a particularly vexing parishioner. The book is said to blend humor with earnestness in a manner reminiscent of a mismatched pair of socks worn by your favorite aunt?the ones that you secretly hope she doesn?t show off when guests arrive. Discover the secret life of bell ringers and their questionable choice in snacks. Uncover the mystery of why the church mice always seem to have better manners than the congregation. Experience the profound wisdom of parishioners who treat every service as an audition for a poorly directed sitcom. Learn just how many cups of tea is too many for a vicar before Sunday service. Find out how to avoid being the subject of the next church potluck gossip. Condition: This copy has been lovingly thumbed through by an unknown number of faithful souls, leaving it with a patina of age that suggests it?s been the subject of more than a few heated debates over tea and crumpets. The spine is a little creaky, much like the knees of the old deacon who last borrowed it. Pages are slightly yellowed, hinting at the passage of time and, perhaps, the occasional tear shed in the pews. So why should you add "Yarns On Servants Of The Church" to your collection? Perhaps because it?s a delightful blend of the banal and the bizarre, a cross-stitch of humor and piety that will charm even the most jaded of book lovers. Or perhaps because there?s nothing quite like a second-hand book to remind you of the foibles of humanity?and the peculiarities of our faith. Either way, you can find this curious volume, lovingly sold by Crappy Old Books, waiting to accompany you on your next existential crisis or church bake sale planning meeting. THIS BOOK BEARS THE CRAPPY OLD BOOKS STAMP. IF THAT IS UNDESIRABLE PLEASE DO NOT BUY THIS. THE STAMP MARKS WHICH IS USUALLY TO THE FRONT AND BACK INNER PAGES SAYS SOLD.

Soft cover. Condición: Good. Book is in good condition.

Pamphlet. Condición: Fair. Pamphlet, 24 pages. Fair: may have considerable folding, marks or wear to covers or other defects but is in good readable condition. Staple binding.

Hardcover. Condición: Fair. 1st Edition. 80 pages ; 20 cm. original faded boards. pages yellowed.

No binding. Condición: Fair. No Description.