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Condición: New.

paperback. Condición: Near Fine. No Jacket. paperback, a near fine tightly bound copy, 108pp.

paperback. Condición: Fine. No Jacket. paperback, a fine copy, col'd plates, 108pp ISBN:095223114X.

paperback. Condición: Near Fine. Estado de la sobrecubierta: No Jacket Issued. a near fine paperback copy, 193pp.

Condición: New.

Condición: New.

paperback. Condición: Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used textbooks may not include companion materials such as access codes, etc. May have some wear or writing/highlighting. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

Condición: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. There are some subjects that positively invite questions. Gardening, perhaps. Cooking. Basic car maintenance. Then there are subjects that inspire questions because they involve two-thousand-year-old manuscripts hidden in desert caves, mysterious religious communities, scholarly disputes, fragmentary texts, and enough speculation to keep several generations of historians employed. The Dead Sea Scrolls fall very firmly into the second category. Which is what makes Frequently Asked Questions on the Dead Sea Scrolls such a wonderfully sensible title. Someone, somewhere, clearly realised that ordinary readers encountering the Scrolls for the first time were not asking, "Could you provide a detailed philological analysis of sectarian terminology in Second Temple Judaism?" They were asking things like, "What exactly are the Dead Sea Scrolls?" "Who wrote them?" "Why were they hidden in caves?" and, perhaps most importantly, "Why does everyone get so excited about them?" Published in 1998 by Trinity St Mungo Press and written by John M. G. Barclay, this book performs the invaluable service of translating a famously complex subject into language that human beings can actually understand. This is no small achievement. The Dead Sea Scrolls have an extraordinary ability to attract both serious scholarship and enthusiastic conspiracy theories, often simultaneously. The Scrolls themselves are among the most remarkable archaeological discoveries of the twentieth century. Ancient manuscripts, preserved for centuries in caves near the Dead Sea, suddenly emerged to shed light on Judaism, the world of early Christianity, and the turbulent religious landscape of the ancient Near East. The problem, of course, is that once people hear the phrase "ancient hidden scrolls," their imaginations immediately accelerate toward secret knowledge, forbidden revelations, and plots worthy of a Hollywood thriller. Barclay?s contribution is to stand calmly in the middle of this excitement and explain what scholars actually know. This may sound disappointingly responsible, but it turns out reality is fascinating enough on its own. The genuine story of the Scrolls involves archaeology, religion, language, history, preservation, and the painstaking work of researchers trying to reconstruct a distant world from surviving fragments. There is something wonderfully reassuring about the FAQ format. Rather than demanding that readers master an entirely unfamiliar field before turning page one, the book effectively says, "You probably have questions. Here are some answers." It is the literary equivalent of being guided around a museum by someone who actually enjoys explaining things rather than demonstrating how clever they are. Reading it today also offers a nostalgic glimpse into the late 1990s, a period when the Scrolls continued to attract intense public attention and scholarly debate. This was an era when information was increasingly accessible but before every mystery immediately generated eight documentaries, three podcasts, and a social media argument involving people who had read half a headline. As a physical object, the volume possesses the understated confidence of a book that knows its audience. It is neither an intimidating academic tome nor a sensationalist paperback promising revelations that will change history forever. Instead, it occupies the happy middle ground where genuine expertise meets genuine curiosity. Condition-wise, this copy is described as Very Good, meaning it has survived remarkably well and remains an attractive example. It is ready to answer all the important questions about ancient manuscripts while raising a few new ones of its own. Whether you are interested in biblical history, archaeology, ancient religions, manuscript studies, or simply enjoy discovering how scholars unravel historical mysteries, Frequently Asked Questions on the Dead Sea Scrolls remains an engaging and highly accessible introduction. Informative without being dry, scholarly without being intimidating, and refreshingly free of nonsense, it proves that sometimes the most extraordinary stories really are the true ones. Exactly the sort of thoughtful and unexpectedly fascinating book that Crappy Old Books is delighted to rescue from the dusty caves of second-hand obscurity and return to curious readers.…

Paperback. Condición: New.

Hardcover. Condición: Good. First Edition. Condition is good minus. Frontis is detached but present. Vellum spine is darkened. Front cover has a small stain to the lower edge and slight rubbing of the lettering. Rear cover has scuffing to the upper edge. Front blanks, half-title and title pages are very slightly foxed. Rear blanks are lightly foxed. ; Inscribed by the author on the half-title page.…

Hardback, Privately Owned, with usual stamps markings, in fair condition, suitable as a reading copy, no dust jacket, 298 pages. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,600grams, ISBN.

Soft cover. Condición: As New. Publisher - Trinity St Mungo Press, Glasgow, 1998. As new condition, very tight binding, seems not to have been read. 108pp, colour plates.

Condición: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condición: New.

Hardcover. Condición: Good. No Jacket. Limited Edition. Green cloth on boards, with gilt lettering and motif to front board. Cream vellum at spine, with gilt lettering. A little light spotting. Mild bumping end rubbing to extremities, Previous owner's small name label inside front cover. Otherwise clean and tidy throughout, with no other marks or inscriptions. The reproduction fold out "First Soiree" poster is in good order. An un-numbered copy of a limited edition of 200 copies. An account of the history and running of the Glasgow Athaeneum Institute, founded in 1847.…

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Red boards with gilt titles. Clean pages. Firm binding. 1st print. Label inside the front board stating that it was from the library of John Oswold Mitchell (former president of the Glasgow Archaelogical society). Professional seller. All pictures are of the actual book that is for sale. Books are dispatched in cardboard packaging.…

Hardback. Condición: VG-. No DW. 1st Edition. Darkish green publisher's cloth, lettered in gold on spine. Bookplate. Some noticeable text edge spotting else Book is in very good minus condition with minor but noticeable signs of wear and/or age.

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Limited edition. Quarto. 35pp. Contemporary owner gift inscription on preliminary page, endpapers age-toned, top corner on front fly chipped and stuck to following page, boards worn, about very good. This is number 135 of 200 copies printed. Scarce.

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. First Edition. Hardback. 4to. A very good copy in a green cloth binding with white vellum spine. Top edge gilt. No.112 of 200 copies signed by author. A clean copy without foxing or ownership inscription. 203 pages. Illustrations. Portraits. The athenaeum was a kind of adult education centre with evening classes, lectures, a reading room etc. Signed by Author(s).…

Paperback. Condición: New.

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. To love a man can give you a lifelong of heartbreak. However, if you follow the principles of A Woman's Business, you can control the relationship . . . and the man.The tantalizing temptress May Rose Jones is a first-generation African American woman born during the end of slavery in Bedford, Virginia. She struggles to convince her strong-minded, African mother and her two aunts that she is using the principles instilled in her with Willie Jones, her not so loving husband who, in her family's opinion, is not worthy of holding May Rose's hand, let alone taking it in marriage.In spite of Willie's disrespect, excessive gambling, and addiction to Moonshine, May Rose loves her husband as her American culture has shown her to do. This is where she clashes with her African teachings and her elders, none of whom bites their tongue in expressing their disappointment in May Rose's inability to handle her business, accusing her of shaming the work of past generations of women.May Rose and Willie's childhood friend, Minister David Smith, sees the value and beauty in May Rose and doesn't hide expressing it. But even if May Rose does finally see Willie as the good-for-nothing drunk the people closest to her sees him as, there's still one thing standing in the way of May Rose and Minister David Smith ending up together: his wife and family.Will May Rose fall back in line with the blueprint her ancestors put in place, or will those who think they know best for her have to take matters into their own hands? Either way, May Rose hits the roof when the shenanigans hit the fan, and readers get hit with a slew of unsuspecting occurrences that they'll never see coming. May Rose Jones struggles to convince her family that she is using the principles instilled in her with her husband, whom is not worthy of her love. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Quarter Vellum. Condición: Good. Limited. No. 100 of 200. Illustrated. Green boards with gilt titles; top edge gilt. Very lightly rubbed at extremities; lightly bumped at bottom corners; edges slightly yellowed; spine and boards slightly grubby. Additional postage required; please e-mail for quote. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. …

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - To love a man can give you a lifelong of heartbreak. However, if you follow the principles of A Woman's Business, you can control the relationship . . . and the man.The tantalizing temptress May Rose Jones is a first-generation African American woman born during the end of slavery in Bedford, Virginia. She struggles to convince her strong-minded, African mother and her two aunts that she is using the principles instilled in her with Willie Jones, her not so loving husband who, in her family's opinion, is not worthy of holding May Rose's hand, let alone taking it in marriage.In spite of Willie's disrespect, excessive gambling, and addiction to Moonshine, May Rose loves her husband as her American culture has shown her to do. This is where she clashes with her African teachings and her elders, none of whom bites their tongue in expressing their disappointment in May Rose's inability to handle her business, accusing her of shaming the work of past generations of women.May Rose and Willie's childhood friend, Minister David Smith, sees the value and beauty in May Rose and doesn't hide expressing it. But even if May Rose does finally see Willie as the good-for-nothing drunk the people closest to her sees him as, there's still one thing standing in the way of May Rose and Minister David Smith ending up together: his wife and family.Will May Rose fall back in line with the blueprint her ancestors put in place, or will those who think they know best for her have to take matters into their own hands Either way, May Rose hits the roof when the shenanigans hit the fan, and readers get hit with a slew of unsuspecting occurrences that they'll never see coming.…

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. To love a man can give you a lifelong of heartbreak. However, if you follow the principles of A Woman's Business, you can control the relationship . . . and the man. The tantalizing temptress May Rose Jones is a first-generation African American woman born during the end of slavery in Bedford, Virginia. She struggles to convince her strong-minded, African mother and her two aunts that she is using the principles instilled in her with Willie Jones, her not so loving husband who, in her family's opinion, is not worthy of holding May Rose's hand, let alone taking it in marriage. In spite of Willie's disrespect, excessive gambling, and addiction to Moonshine, May Rose loves her husband as her American culture has shown her to do. This is where she clashes with her African teachings and her elders, none of whom bites their tongue in expressing their disappointment in May Rose's inability to handle her business, accusing her of shaming the work of past generations of women. May Rose and Willie's childhood friend, Minister David Smith, sees the value and beauty in May Rose and doesn't hide expressing it. But even if May Rose does finally see Willie as the good-for-nothing drunk the people closest to her sees him as, there's still one thing standing in the way of May Rose and Minister David Smith ending up together: his wife and family. Will May Rose fall back in line with the blueprint her ancestors put in place, or will those who think they know best for her have to take matters into their own hands? Either way, May Rose hits the roof when the shenanigans hit the fan, and readers get hit with a slew of unsuspecting occurrences that they'll never see coming. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - To love a man can give you a lifelong of heartbreak. However, if you follow the principles of A Woman's Business, you can control the relationship . . . and the man.The tantalizing temptress May Rose Jones is a first-generation African American woman born during the end of slavery in Bedford, Virginia. She struggles to convince her strong-minded, African mother and her two aunts that she is using the principles instilled in her with Willie Jones, her not so loving husband who, in her family's opinion, is not worthy of holding May Rose's hand, let alone taking it in marriage.In spite of Willie's disrespect, excessive gambling, and addiction to Moonshine, May Rose loves her husband as her American culture has shown her to do. This is where she clashes with her African teachings and her elders, none of whom bites their tongue in expressing their disappointment in May Rose's inability to handle her business, accusing her of shaming the work of past generations of women.May Rose and Willie's childhood friend, Minister David Smith, sees the value and beauty in May Rose and doesn't hide expressing it. But even if May Rose does finally see Willie as the good-for-nothing drunk the people closest to her sees him as, there's still one thing standing in the way of May Rose and Minister David Smith ending up together: his wife and family.Will May Rose fall back in line with the blueprint her ancestors put in place, or will those who think they know best for her have to take matters into their own hands Either way, May Rose hits the roof when the shenanigans hit the fan, and readers get hit with a slew of unsuspecting occurrences that they'll never see coming.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. A Woman's Business | Tracy Mungo | Taschenbuch | Englisch | 2026 | Mungo Press | EAN 9798993471136 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, 36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr[at]libri[dot]de | Anbieter: preigu Print on Demand.

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. A Woman's Business | Tracy Mungo | Taschenbuch | Englisch | 2026 | Mungo Press | EAN 9798993471105 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, 36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr[at]libri[dot]de | Anbieter: preigu Print on Demand.

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. To love a man can give you a lifelong of heartbreak. However, if you follow the principles of A Woman's Business, you can control the relationship . . . and the man.The tantalizing temptress May Rose Jones is a first-generation African American woman born during the end of slavery in Bedford, Virginia. She struggles to convince her strong-minded, African mother and her two aunts that she is using the principles instilled in her with Willie Jones, her not so loving husband who, in her family's opinion, is not worthy of holding May Rose's hand, let alone taking it in marriage.In spite of Willie's disrespect, excessive gambling, and addiction to Moonshine, May Rose loves her husband as her American culture has shown her to do. This is where she clashes with her African teachings and her elders, none of whom bites their tongue in expressing their disappointment in May Rose's inability to handle her business, accusing her of shaming the work of past generations of women.May Rose and Willie's childhood friend, Minister David Smith, sees the value and beauty in May Rose and doesn't hide expressing it. But even if May Rose does finally see Willie as the good-for-nothing drunk the people closest to her sees him as, there's still one thing standing in the way of May Rose and Minister David Smith ending up together: his wife and family.Will May Rose fall back in line with the blueprint her ancestors put in place, or will those who think they know best for her have to take matters into their own hands? Either way, May Rose hits the roof when the shenanigans hit the fan, and readers get hit with a slew of unsuspecting occurrences that they'll never see coming. May Rose Jones struggles to convince her family that she is using the principles instilled in her with her husband, whom is not worthy of her love. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. To love a man can give you a lifelong of heartbreak. However, if you follow the principles of A Woman's Business, you can control the relationship . . . and the man.The tantalizing temptress May Rose Jones is a first-generation African American woman born during the end of slavery in Bedford, Virginia. She struggles to convince her strong-minded, African mother and her two aunts that she is using the principles instilled in her with Willie Jones, her not so loving husband who, in her family's opinion, is not worthy of holding May Rose's hand, let alone taking it in marriage.In spite of Willie's disrespect, excessive gambling, and addiction to Moonshine, May Rose loves her husband as her American culture has shown her to do. This is where she clashes with her African teachings and her elders, none of whom bites their tongue in expressing their disappointment in May Rose's inability to handle her business, accusing her of shaming the work of past generations of women.May Rose and Willie's childhood friend, Minister David Smith, sees the value and beauty in May Rose and doesn't hide expressing it. But even if May Rose does finally see Willie as the good-for-nothing drunk the people closest to her sees him as, there's still one thing standing in the way of May Rose and Minister David Smith ending up together: his wife and family.Will May Rose fall back in line with the blueprint her ancestors put in place, or will those who think they know best for her have to take matters into their own hands? Either way, May Rose hits the roof when the shenanigans hit the fan, and readers get hit with a slew of unsuspecting occurrences that they'll never see coming. May Rose Jones struggles to convince her family that she is using the principles instilled in her with her husband, whom is not worthy of her love. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…