Lilian E Cox (42 results)

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

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

Paperback. Condition: 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.

Condition: 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. Condition: Good. 1st Edition. Crease to paper cover. Good condition.

Soft cover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. 96pp. Foxed internally. Illustrated paper covers are in good condition.

Hardcover. Condition: 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.

Condition: 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.

Condition: 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.

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. exlib.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 240pp. Blue decorative cloth-covered boards, reverse titles on printed black labels on front and spine. Sun-faded spine, rubbed ends. Corners lightly rounded, cloth on front bottom corner worn through. Stain to top text block edge. Front free endpaper foxing, previous owner's name. Internally neat, clean, bright and tight.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. 3rd Edition. 240pp. Blue cloth-covered boards; black design on front, black titles on front and spine. 12mo. Sun-faded spine, lightly rubbed corners and spine ends. Fore-edges have single bump. Previous owner's initials in green felt tip to front board. Text block edges starting to tan. Endpapers starting to fox and tan. Printer's defect (creasing) to pages 8-14. Otherwise, internally neat, clean, bright and tight. 1950s teacher's guide to infants lessons in religious education.

Paper. Condition: 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.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. 176pp. Brown decorative cloth-covered boards; black decorative border on front and spine. Slightly rubbed spine ends and corners; cloth fraying. Cloth on front corners worn through. Remnants of label on spine, some loss of border screening. Water stains to rear board, somewhat cocked. . Dusty top edge of text block, tanning and foxing on remaining edges. Lender's penned inscription on front pastedown and remains of lending sheet on the front free endpaper. Otherwise, neat, tight and bright.

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

Soft cover. Condition: 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.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. Lightly creased corner else minimal wear.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. Owner's name else minor wear.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. School stamps to inside of covers else minimal wear.

Condition: 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.

Paperback. Condition: 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. You won?t find another volume quite like it on the shelves of Crappy Old Books, where we believe that even the most peculiar stories deserve a place in the literary landscape. Grab this tome, and you may just find yourself both amused and enlightened?if not a bit befuddled by it all.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. Owner's name to front else minimal wear.

Hardcover/Hardback. Condition: Fair. No Description.

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

Hardcover. Condition: 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.

Condition: 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 BY CRAPPY OLD BOOKS WITH WEB SITE URL. IT IN NO WAY DEMINISHED FROM THE READING. IF YOU WANT A PRISTINE BOOK, PLEASE FIND ANOTHER BOOK IN BETTER CONDITION SOMEWHERE ELSE.

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

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

Condition: Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read but remains in clean condition. All of the pages are intact and the cover is intact and the spine may show signs of wear. The book may have minor markings which are not specifically mentioned. A good condition copy. Light wear, page edges tanned and school ex libris stamp on title page. Good reading copy.