Brierley Michael (105 results)

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Condition: Very Good. This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. .…

Paperback. Condition: Fine.

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Condition: Very Good. 1St Edition. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. …

Paperback. Condition: Used; Very Good. Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. Though second-hand, the book is still in very good shape. Minimal signs of usage may include very minor creasing on the cover or on the spine.

paperback. 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.…

paperback. Condition: Like New. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. An apparently unread copy in perfect condition. Dust cover is intact with no nicks or tears. Spine has no signs of creasing. Pages are clean and not marred by notes or folds of any kind. Signed by Author(Unverified).…

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Trade Paperback. Near Fine clean solid paperback copy. #.

Condition: New.

Paperback. Condition: New.

Condition: New.

Condition: Very Good. Very Good condition. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp.

Condition: Very Good. Shipped within 24 hours from our UK warehouse. Clean, undamaged book with no damage to pages and minimal wear to the cover. Spine still tight, in very good condition. Remember if you are not happy, you are covered by our 100% money back guarantee.

Condition: New. Brand New! Not Overstocks or Low Quality Book Club Editions! Direct From the Publisher! We're not a giant, faceless warehouse organization! We're a small town bookstore that loves books and loves it's customers! Buy from Lakeside Books.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. xiii 236pp paperback, frontis portrait, very good.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Ah, the cherished tome ?Public Life and the Place of the Church? by the eminent Michael Brierley?a title that rolls off the tongue much like a particularly contentious debate on a rainy Sunday afternoon. Published in the heady days of 2006 by Ashgate, this book is poised to explore the tantalizing and often contentious intermingling of the sacred and the secular. Whether you?re a staunch defender of the ecclesiastical presence in public discourse or a resolute advocate for its complete eradication from society, Brierley invites you to ponder the precarious balance of beliefs amidst the cacophony of public life. Includes some kind of content list that came with the order addressed to someone. Delve into an intellectual labyrinth where the church is not just a quaint building replete with stained glass and questionable tea biscuits, but a dynamic participant in the theatre of politics, ethics, and cultural mores. This volume promises a delightful jaunt through the history of church-state relations, peppered with enough anecdotes to fuel a thousand dinner party conversations?or perhaps just a robust exchange of eye-rolls. As you traverse the pages, you may find yourself wondering: Is the church merely an outdated relic, or does it still serve a purpose beyond Sunday mornings? Brierley?s prose dances between perspectives like a vicar at a wedding reception, navigating everything from the establishment?s role in community cohesion to its occasional slip into irrelevance. Will you emerge enlightened, or merely armed with additional talking points for your next heated family gathering? Only time will tell. Consider the numerous themes Brierley unfurls, each more thought-provoking than the last. He dives into the role of faith in public ethics, the church?s influence (or lack thereof) in modern governance, and the age-old question of whether religious institutions should have any say in the matters of the state. Yes, one could argue that it?s all rather serious, but worry not?Brierley?s wit shines through, reminding you that even the most somber of subjects can be imbued with a dash of levity, much like a well-crafted sermon that unexpectedly includes a joke about sheep. What?s more, the reader is bound to appreciate the book?s thoughtful layout, which is neither too daunting nor too simplistic. Brierley masterfully balances the weight of his arguments with a style that feels as accessible as your local parish?s potluck dinner, where the chicken is always slightly undercooked, but the community spirit is in abundance. The pages turn effortlessly, beckoning you to engage with the complexities of faith in the public square while perhaps indulging in a cheeky cup of tea?or a glass of something stronger, depending on your proclivities. Condition: Very Good. Note: This book has been lovingly thumbed through by previous owners who likely had their own opinions on the church?s role in society. It may contain the occasional dog-eared page, perhaps marking particularly contentious passages that sparked debates hotter than a mid-August church fete. But fear not; the integrity of the text remains intact, unmarred by any egregious coffee stains?a true testament to its previous owners? restraint! In conclusion, ?Public Life and the Place of the Church? is not merely a book; it?s an opportunity to engage in the grand conversation surrounding our shared existence, balancing humor with gravity, all while questioning what the church really means to us today. So, if you fancy a read that will inspire you to ponder while simultaneously providing fodder for polite arguments at your next social gathering, look no further. Scoop this one up from Crappy Old Books, where the quirky meets the profound, and you might just find the perfect addition to your eclectic library?or the perfect companion for a dreary afternoon.…

Condition: New.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. 236pp paperback good.

Soft cover. Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. A tight, bright, and clean copy with no inscriptions, no creases to spine, and no foxing to contents. SIGNED by author to title page, with dedication. 259pp. (14x21.5cm). Please contact us for any more information. Signed by Author(s).

Condition: New. In English.

Condition: Good. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,450grams, ISBN:9781789592733.

8vo. xxiii + 254pp. B/w ills. Paperback, dark blue spine with white text. Foreword by Andrew G. Studdert-Kennedy. Geoffrey Studdert Kennedy was "Woodbine Willie". ISBN 9781532602269 US$10.

Paperback. Condition: New. Brand new book, sourced directly from publisher. Dispatch time is 6-7 days from our warehouse. Book will be sent in robust, secure packaging to ensure it reaches you securely.

Paperback. New book. 278 pp.

Condition: New.

Condition: New. Brand New! Not Overstocks or Low Quality Book Club Editions! Direct From the Publisher! We're not a giant, faceless warehouse organization! We're a small town bookstore that loves books and loves it's customers! Buy from Lakeside Books.