Search Results: Titles starting with P from Chilton Books

London: Morgan and Scott,nd(c.1877).. Biography of the joint author of 'Sacred Songs and Solos' with an introduction by D.L.Moody. The title page states: "Published in the interest of the Family, by arrangement with Major Whittle, Guardian to the Orphan Children." Pp.162/8 pages of music and hymns to rear, portrait frontis. of P.P.Bliss has light pencil markings, further plate showing Mrs P.P.Bliss and their two children (Philip Paul and George Goodwin), decorated head and tail pieces and historated capitals, some occasional light spotting. Brown gilt and black decorated cloth, slightly rubbed. G+.

London: Coverdale House Publishers, 1976.. 1st ed. "The letters which make up this book are to an imaginary correspondent and many of the background incidents are likewise fictitious. But the experience out of which they are written is real enogh for Val Bock's missionary career began in the area nearest to her native Australia - Papua New Guinea." Pp.128. Pbk, cover cartoon by Leon Baxter, minor scuffing to spine. VG.

London: SCM, 1974.. 1st ed. Theology. Pp. 124,owners name to front free endpaper. Paperback. VG.

Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, USA: Pickwick Press, 1981.. 1st ed. "The book contains chapters on P.T. Forsyth: The Man, The Preachers' Theologian, Prophet for the 20th Century; An Excerpt from the Address Delivered at Commemoration 1977 and containing a Reprint of Positive Preaching and Modern Mind." Pp.13/375. P/b. G+.

Elkwater: Eagle Butte Press Co.Ltd, 1998.. Originally published in 1980. Pp.253, 12 pages of black & white photographs, signed by the author to title page. Paperback with minor edge wear. Scarce. VG.

London: Longmans, Green , and Co., 1903 .. First edition. 8vo. pp.xvi/302/2+24(publisher's catalogue), inner endpapers browned with owner's name to page opposite half-title, otherwise clean throughout, some pages uncut Original purple cloth, spine faded and edges rubbed. English text throughout. G+.

Boston: Little, Brown & Co., 1969.. 1st ed. 'Pacific Destiny' is a vivid account of the men who shaped and directed America's Pacific ambitions. Pp. 16/505, frontis, 33 b/w illustrations, illustrated endpapers. Yellow boards with red spine and gilt title to spine, illustrated d/w has edge chippings. VG/G+.

London: Diamond Books. 1995.. This vast area of glittering ocean holds a wealth of myths, folktales, proverbs, religions and rituals - and not a few unanswered questions, for islands set far apart have similar languages and customs, while neighbouring countries have formed radically different traditions". Pp 336, slight toning to pages, inkstamp to verso front cover, some b/w illustrations. P/b, illustrated cover. G+.

London: A.R. Mowbray. 1938.. 1st ed. "In a debate on Peace and National Defence in the Church Assembly in February, 1937, two Bishops explained how in 1914 they had to face the perplexing problem of the Christian attitude to military service". Pp 47. Name to fep. P/b. G+.

Surrey: CLB Pub, 1995.. Rep. "This handbook is packed with essentail information and down-to-earth advice for the leisure painter. With its handy format it is an ideal guide and companion on every expedition." Pp. 64, colour illustrations throughout book. P/b, stiff card covers, 24.5cms x 13cms. VG.

Westminster: Dacre Press,1946.. 1st ed. Mirfield Book. Written by a Missionary working in Southern Africa, and Sothern Rhodesia in particular. Pp.96,owners bookplate to fep. Blue boards. G+.

Mahwah: Paulist Press, 1990.. Rep. "Tear off a page a day. Read it. Tack it on the bulletin board. Put it on the refrigerator door, or tape it on the mirror in the bedroom or bathroom. Keep at the corner of your desk. Use it in the classroom. Reflect on it. Live it during Advent and the Christmas season." Unpaginated, many b/w illustrations. P/b, small mark to front cover. G+.

London: A.R. Mowbray & Co. Ltd., 1963.. 1st ed. Short biographies of over 200 Saints and Saintly people from almost every country in the world and from the 1st to the 19th centuries. Pp. 6/314. Inscrip. to fep. Dark blue cloth, gilt title to spine, illustd. d/w with chipped edges. G+/G.

London: Quartet Books. 1979.. 1st.ed. "Collection of essays...Wild flowers...Village churches...Nature and books...Trees about town...The modern Thames...The breeze on Beachy Head...The Pigeons at the British Museum." Pp. 229. Portrait to fep. Page edges slightly toned. P/b. Illustrated cover. G+.

Surrey: Robert Denholm House, 1965.. 1st ed. "This collection of plays is intended for use in Day School and Sunday School, and also for any other groups of young people". Pp 123, + 1 map. Spotting to pages. P/b. G+.

London: Rivingtons, Waterloo Place, 1890 .. 4to. pp.12/[14 leaves of plates ]. 25cm x 19cm .Grey boards with title in red & black. Edges a little rubbed and soiled. Light toning to endpapers, otherwise clean text and illustrations. G+.

Tatura(Australia: Canon Cliff Page, 1983.. 1st edition. "In some of the verses there is deep Christian understanding - in a form that brings spiritual truths direct to the heart of the reader. There is in these verses a simplicity that reflects their background in country life. They stand in a long and honoured Australian tradition."(Bishop of Bendigo). Pp.xii/67, inscribed by the author to front free endpaper, occasional black & white wildflower painting illustrations by Mawditt Jean Page + 3 line drawings of churches. Paperback. VG.

London: Darton, Longman & Todd, 1986.. 1st ed. An account of the nature of pain and its treatment. Pp. 5/145,corner clipped of fep. P/b. G+.

London: Word Publishing. 1990 (rep).. If you need a fresh breath of joy in your life, this book is just the prescription for you. Barbara Johnson can help you look for 'lifes little sparkles'......She is a survivor of four devastating experiences that equip her with the credentials to help others work through their own pain". Pp. 179, some b/w illustrations. P/b, slight crease to front cover, illustrated cover. G+.

London: Mowbray, 1988.. Rep. "This book is a personal response to the amount of suffering that I have witnessed amongst the many to whom I have ministered, and, even more starkly, in my own life." Pp. 192. P/b. VG.