Search Results: Prayer and Spirituality from Black Cat Hill Books

Minneapolis, MN Augsburg Fortress, 1994. Paperback Reprint Edition (1993); Ninth Printing Thus. Very Near Fine in Wraps: shows only the most minute indications of use: just a hint of shelf-soiling along the bottom edge of the text block; several tiny dots at the top edge of same; else flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creases to the panels. Free of creases to the backstrip. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, bookplates, or labels. A handsome, nearly-new copy, showing a couple of very minor cosmetic flaws Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8.5 x 5.5 x 0.35 inches). 127 pages. Language: English. Weight: 6.6 ounces. Reprint Edition (1993); Ninth Printing Thus. Denominational Press Paperback. 

New York, NY The Seabury Press, 1983. Hardcover First Edition USA (1983), so stated. Published simultaneously by Geoffrey Chapman in London. First Edition USA [1983], so stated. Near Fine in Near Fine DJ: The Book shows a touch of cock to the text block within square boards; a bit of crimp to the heel of the backstrip; a hint of shelf-soiling to the bottom edge of the amber, cloth-covered boards; else flawless; the binding remains perfectly secure; the text is clean. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing a couple of minor, unobtrusive imperfections. Bright and clean. Corners sharp. Very close to 'As New'. The DJ shows only mild rubbing; else flawless; unclipped. While no longer absolutely pristine, remains very close to 'As New'.… Read More

New York, NY Humanities Press, 1968. Hardcover Reprint Edition (1968). First published in 1934. Thirteen pages early in the text show LIGHT PENCIL UNDERLINING AND MARGINALIA. Else, Very Near Fine: shows only a small, clearly stray pencil mark at the top edge of the text block and light dusting ot same; the last few pages - mainly the index -are a bit rumpled at the top edge; else flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, or labels. Clearly a flawed copy, but nevertheless nearly--new, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing a couple of unobtrusive cosmetic flaws - and of course the pencil work. Bright and Clean. Corners Sharp. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (9.25 x 6.25 x 1.65 inches). xv, 422 pages. Language: English. Weight: 30.9… Read More

Nashville, TN Thomas Nelson: W Publishing, 2004. Hardcover First Edition in this form (2004); First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. First published by Nelson in 1996. First Edition in this form (2004); First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. Very Near Fine in Fine DJ: The Book is near flawless, showing only a tiny, superficial nick at the bottom edge of the front panel; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, like-new copy, structurally sound and tighly bound, showing no flaws. Virtually 'As New'. The DJ is also flawless; unclipped As New. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (9.5 x 6.5 x 1 inches). Language: English. Weight: 16.5 ounces. First published by Nelson in 1996. Hardback with DJ.

New York, NY Penguin Putnam: Riverhead Books, 1999. Hardcover First Edition; First Printing indicated. Fine in Very Near Fine DJ: The Book shows no evident flaws; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. The DJ shows only the mildest rubbing; the price is intact. Virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 273pp. First Edition; First Printing indicated. Hardback with DJ. As a college professor who teaches courses in Christianity and Islam and as a Presbyterian Minister, I have read a wide variety of books on Christian theology and spirituality. There is no work which I have read that addresses the relationship between the life of the spirit and the mind better than Henry's _Ironic Christian's Companion_. He lucidly combines his personal experiences as a Christian and his life-long intellectual interests in crafting a book which addresses some of the deepest concerns that people have in leading their lives. In a thoughtful and nuanced yet very… Read More

Mahwah, NJ Paulist Press, 2016. Paperback First Edition (2016), unstated. Fine in Wraps: flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of creases to the covers. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome like-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing no flaws. Bright and Clean. Virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. First Edition (2016), unstated. 8vo. (8 x 5.45 x 0.7 inches). ix, 240 pages. Language: English. Weight: 12.2 ounces. Trade Paperback. 

New York, NY Alba House, 1994. Paperback First Edition Thus (1994), Second Printing (1995). Fine in Wraps: flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creases to the panels. Free of creases to the backstrip. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, like-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing no flaws. Bright and clean. Corners sharp. Virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 12mo. (7 x 4.25 x 0.4 inches). xii, 138 pages. Language: English. Weight: 5.6 ounces. First Edition Thus (1993), Second Printing (1995). Mass Market Paperback. 

Crestwood, NY St. Vladimir's Seminary Press, 1977. Paperback First Edition Thus [1977]. First published in hardcover in 1951. Very Good in Wraps: shows indications of careful use: light wear to extremities, with a faint nudge near the upper corner of the front panel; mild rubbing to the wrapper covers; the expected tanning to the text pages; the binding is square and remains secure; the text is clean. Free of creases to the backstrip. Free of any creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing mild wear and minor, unobtrusive cosmetic imperfections. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (7.15 x 4.75 x 0.35 inches). xli, 83 pages. Edited and with an Introduction by F.L. Cross. Translated by R.W. Church. Language: Ancient Greek and English. Weight: 4 ounces.… Read More

Grand Rapids, MI William B. Eerdmans Publishing Co, 1972. Paperback First Edition Thus [1972]; unstated. Some seventeen pages show VERTICAL LINES IN THE MARGINS IN INK. Else, Near Fine in Wraps: shows only the most minute indications of use otherwise: just a hint of wear to the extremities; the mildest rubbing; former owner's name at the front endpaper; very faint dampstaining near the outside edge of the front panel (these do not penetrate into the text block at all). The binding is square and secure. Clearly, this is a flawed copy, but the markings do not enter into the text to distract one's eye when reading and the book shows just a touch of wear: Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 128 pages. First Edition Thus [1972]; unstated. 

New York, NY Harper & Brothers, 1962. Hardcover First Edition (1962), so stated. First Edition (1962), so stated. Very Good+: shiows very light rubbing to the gilt titles (which are still quite legible) at the backstrip, which is very mildly sunned; former owner’s name in ink at the upper front free endpaper; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. A handsome copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing minor imperfections. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (7.75 x 5.4 x 0.65 inches). 159 pages. Language: English. Weight: 8.6 ounces. Lavender quarter clothwith gilt titles at the backstrip and black boards. Deckle fore-edge. Hardback: Lacks DJ.

Los Angeles, CA Audio Renaissance Tapes, 1995. Audio Cassette Two Audio Cassette Tapes in excellent condition, in a clear crystal cases and housed in a colorful heavy cardstock and white plastic case which shows mild rubbing overall and a small area of heavier rubbing at the lower rear panel where a price or inventory sticker has been removed. The Tapes are near fine - probably played but showing little sign of it; the Case is about very good. Size: 7 x 4.4 x 0.75 inches. Weight: 5.5 ounces. 150 minutes. Read by David Steindl-Rast. Audio Book: Cassette Tapes.

Ann Arbor, MI Servant Books, 1984. Paperback First Edition Thus [1984], so stated. First Edition Thus [1984], so stated. Very Near Fine in Wraps: shows only the most minute indications of use: just a hint of wear to the extremities. The binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 222pp. Abridged and Adapted by Ann Spangler. The hardcover edition upon which this book was based was published in 1885. Denominational Press Paperback. Author and speaker Hannah Whitall Smith (1832–1911) did not have an easy life. Of her seven children, only three lived to adulthood. In spite of, and perhaps because of, her unhappy circumstances, she was able to advise Christians on how to have the joy of the Lord in the widely read and much loved book A Christian's Secret of a Happy Life. In her books, she portrays the love of God and His desire to relate to us as the perfect Parent, Savior, Protector, and Friend. Other… Read More

Denville, NJ Dimension Books , 1986. Paperback First Edition USA [1986], so stated. Very Near Fine in Wraps: shows only a hint of tanning to the pages, due to aging and a small rectangle of "bubbling" to the surface of the wraps at the lower rear panel, where a price sticker has been removed; else flawless. the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Near perfect: virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 64 pges. Paperback. Wonderful depth, perspective, and inspiration--as always with Sr. Ruth Ann Burrows' works.

Philadelphia, PA The Westminster Press, 1949. Hardcover First Edition in USA [1949]; unstated. Very Good in Very Good DJ: Both book and DJ show indications of moderate use. The Book shows light wear to the extremities; the spine leans a little; mild rubbing; a small, very faint spot at the upper corner of the front panel; the former owner's pencilled name has been partially erased at the front free endpaper; the binding remains secure; the text is clean. The DJ shows some darkening to the upper corner of the front panel; small chips at the head and heel of the backstrip; some loss to chipping and rubbing at the extremities and several closed, or mostly closed tears; the price has not been clipped; mylar-protected. Overall, remains structurally sound and tightly bound: clean, sturdy, presentable in a like DJ. A Standard condition copy in a like DJ. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 244pp. First Edition in USA [1949]; unstated. Hardback with DJ.

Richmond, IA Privately Printed, 2005. Paperback Fine in Wraps: binding square and secure; text clean. Virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 27 pages. Paperback: Staple-bound Wraps.

San Francisco, CA Harper & Row, 1986. Hardcover First Edition [1986]; First Printing indicated. Near Fine in Very Near Fine DJ: Both book and DJ show only minute indications of use. The Book shows just a touch of shelving wear along the bottom edge of the quarter-cloth boards; the top edge of the cloth is lightly sunned; former owner's name and date at the top of the front free endpaper; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. The DJ shows only mild rubbing and a small, superficial indentation near the bottom of the front hinge; the price is unclipped; mylar-protected. Overall, very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 148 pages. Hardback with DJ. 

New York, NY Frederick Ungar , 1957. Paperback Very Good+ in Wraps: shows indications of very careful use: light wear to extremities; mold rubbing and some soiling to the wrapper covers; faint foxing to the outside edges; a faint crease near the lower front corner top; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Shows just a touch of wear and a moderate amount of rubbing and soiling to the covers, but remains structurally sound and tightly bound: a sturdy, presentable reading copy. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 12mo. 336pp. Introduction and Notes by Franz Hartmann. Mass Market Paperback.

Notre Dame, IN University of Notre Dame Press, 1965. Paperback First Edition Thus in USA (1965); unstated. No subsequent printings noted. Very Good+ to Near Fine in Wraps: shows indications of very careful use: faint sunning to the background field design at the backstrip (the titles thereon remain unaffected, bold and clearly legible); rubbing to the rear panel of the wrapper covers; the price has been neatly excised at the upper corner of the front panel; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creases to the panels. Free of creases to the backstrip. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing a very mild wear and minor cosmetic flaws. Bright and clean. Corners sharp. Remains close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or… Read More

London, UK Barrie and Rockliff, 1957. Hardcover First Edition (1960), so stated. The original French edition was published in 1957. First Edition (1960), so stated. Very Good+ in Good DJ: Book shows the former owner's name at the top of the half-title page; just a touch of wear to the extremities; the binding leans off square, but remains secure; the text is clean. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. A solid used copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing very mild wear and minor flaws. The DJ shows light wear to extremities, with a couple of closed tears to the top edge of the front panel and small loss to chips and rubbing; mild overall rubbing; the price has not been clipped; mylar-protected. Shows moderate wear but remains intact. 8vo. (8.7 x 5.8 x 0.9 inches). xx, 120 pages. Translated by Martin Jarrett-Kerr. Language: English. Weight: 10.6 ounces. The original French edition was published in 1957.… Read More

New York, NY Books, Inc. , 1945. Hardcover First Edition Thus [1945], Third Printing [1949]. Very Good in Very Good DJ: Both book and DJ show indications of moderate use. The Book shows moderate shelving wear along the bottom edge of the boards and light wear to the up extremities; mild rubbing; the hinges are starting but the binding remains square and somewhat precariously secure; the pages have tanned rather heavily; the text is clean. The DJ shows mild rubbing; faint soiling to the white background field of the rear panel; the backstrip is very lightly sunned; light wear to extremities, with scant loss due to rubbing at the head and heel of the backstrip and at the upper corner tips; unclipped. Shows a little wear and the hinges are a worry, but remains a clean, sturdy copy, with the seldom seen DJ in attractive condition. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 309pp. First Edition Thus [1945], Third Printing [1949]. Hardback with DJ.