Search Results: Authors starting with W from Chilton Books

London: James Nisbet, 1909.. By the author of "God's Week of Creation Work" and of "The World's Week of Human History". "The translations given are taken from the late Bishop Hellmuth's literal rendering of Genesis direct from the Hebrew." Pp.viii/231. Dark green cloth, title in silver to front, publisher's label (File Copy) to front board. VG.

Guildford: Eagle, 1992.. 1st ed. "We discover the man of prayer, who lived a contemplative life, yet vividly aware of the needs and concerns of the contemporary world". Pp.114, many b/w illustrations, slight toning to pages. Pbk. VG.

Norwich: Canterbury Press, 2003.. 1st edition. "Many aspects of modern life can distract us: busyness, boredom, stress, lethargy, lack of direction. Yet Christ's invitation to each of us is 'Come and See'." Pp.181. Illustrated laminated boards. VG.

Oxford: SLG Press, 1984.. 1st ed. "In this introduction to songs and blessings collected from the oral tradition of the Hebrides, Esther de Wall uses the poems themselves to evoke a vision of the wholeness of life." Pp25. P/b with illustrated cover. G+.

London: Fount. 1991.. 1st ed. "Presents a compelling picture of a world where body and soul, time and eternity, East and West, inner and outer, all come under the sway of mighty creator God". Pp.148, slight toning to page edges. Paperback, scuffs to spine. G+.

London: James Nisbet & Co. Ltd, 1910.. 1st edition. Ex-library. Contents include: The First Principles of Protestantism; The Course of Protestant Theology in the Sixteenth Century; The Primary Principles of Luther's Life and Teaching; Plus some urgent points in the Controversy at the present (sic) time: 1.The Gospel and the Remission of Sins; 2.The Sacrificial aspect of the Holy Communion; 3.The true authority in matters of Christian Faith and practice. Pp.x/252, armorial bookplate of Salford Borough Royal Museum & Library Peel Park to inside front board, inkstamps to front free endpaper and title page. Black cloth, gilt title to spine, boards slightly rubbed. G+.

London: Blandford Press, 1968.. 1st ed. Blandford's Problems of History Series. "Christian unity has taken and can take many different forms." Pp. 12/268, 36 b/w illustrations, owner's name to fep. Red cloth, gilt title to spine, illustrated d/w. G+/G+.

London: The Faith Press,1958.. 1st ed. Pp.98. Blue cloth, gilt title to spine, spine slightly rubbed. VG.

London: The Faith Press. 1969.. 1st ed. "Invites readers to take a new look at some aspects of the Christian life of the Spirit. It suggests that Christians shoud re-examine their customary ways of thought and language and deepen their own understanding by distinguishing between what is essential from what is secondary in their experience." Pp 76. P/b. Illustrated cover. G+.

London: SCM. 1964.. 1st ed. Contents Include:- Seen and Heard: Orthodox Teaching and Worship: Spiritual Life: The Orthodox Churches since the First World War: Relations of the Orthodox with Anglians and with the World Council of Churches: Orthodoxy and Western Christendon. Pp 127, 1 black & white frontispiece. Paperback. VG.

London: SCM, 1972.. 3rd revised edition. "An Anglican introduction to moral theology - satisfying because it is right up to date and yet sanely traditional where the traditional line is the proven one, as it so often is in this very important subject." Pp, 244, ownership inkstamp to front free endpaper. Paperback. G+.

NewcastleUpon Tyne: C.F.Cutter, 1932.. A Talk to the St Andrew's Society, Cairo, Egypt. Pp.22, black & white frontispiece photo of a Papyrus Letter titled "A Woman's Tongue", spotting to half-title and lighter spotting throughout. Green card covers with original grey paper cover laid down. Good.

London: Herbert Joseph Limited, nd.(c.1946).. There is much of real and permanent value in Western civilization which we should strive to preserve. What chance is there of our succeeding in face of the revolutionary changes that are now taking place? ...The author draws attention to the crucial conflict between Collectivism and certain basic ideas upon which Western Democracy is founded." Pp.160. Red cloth, dustwrapper rubbed with edge chips. VG/G+.

Woodbridge: The Boydell Press, 2008.. 1st edition. "Landscape historians usually study the distant past, but the countryside we enjoy today was in large measure created by vast social, economic and environmental changes in the late nineteenth and twentieth centuries. This book describes these changes, and their complex effects on the rural environment." Pp.viii/252, 6 colour plate maps + 41 black & white photo/figure illustrations. Black boards, dustwrapper. VG/VG.

Premier Metropolis Masonic, 2003 .. First edition. pp..84. Blue leatherette boards, with bright gilt titles and Kent Mark Master Crest. Clean boards and clean throughout. VG.

London: Crowther and Goodman (printers),1935.. Notes, compiled, more or less in the form of a diary. Contents includes: I.Early Days; II.Festubert; III.Picardy; IV.Arras; V.The Somme; VI.Ypres; VII.Third Battle of Ypres; VIII.Givenchy. Pp.136/xxiv(index), slight toning to endpapers, owner's name to inside front board. Blue textured cloth, gilt title to front, minor edge wear. VG.

Boston: Theoph. G. Wadman, 36 Kilby Street, 1870 .. A scarce 19th century pamphlet. 9.5" x 6" . p.69-p.100 . Cream paper covers. Masonic symbol and black titles to front cover. Adverts to rear cover. Both covers rubbed with chips and edge tears. Further adverts to the inside of each cover. Clean text throughout (some page uncut). Contents include: Montague Or Montacute. By Bro. Samuel Evans; Is A Member Under Charges In Good Standing?; The Sign Of Distress (poem); R. D. Holmes (Obituary); Innovations. By Bro. Leon Hyneman etc. G+.

Hebden Bridge: Littlewood Press, 1987.. 1st ed. " 'Talkin' Brooad' is that rare thing: a book of Dialect Verse which isn't using the language for comic or sentimental effect but is a genuine attempt to write on serious subjects. Kenneth Wadsworth uses the vernacular to comment on social and philosophical themes. He also constructs villanelles, sonnets, pantoums and ballades to embody his insights." Pp.24, signed to title page. Stiff card covers with illustration by Janet Rawlins. VG.

Stockholm, Sweden: The Continental Book Company, [no date - c. 1949?] .. 26.5cm x 19.5cm. pp.64. Decorated boards, with title to front board and spine, edges a little rubbed and discoloured. Clean text throughout, illustrated with 16 black & white pictures. G+ .

Philadelphia: The Westminster Press. 1980.. 1st ed. "A rich discussion of discipline and discipleship, this informative study is for everyone wanting better to understand what it means to be Christian parents and Christian families". Pp 118. P/b. VG.