Ann selby (40 Ergebnisse)

Paperback. Zustand: Good. This book presents new English translations of over 200 erotic poems composed in India's three classical languages: Old Tamil, Maharastri Prakrit, and Sanskrit. The poems have been culled from large anthologies that date from as early as the first century CE to as late as the eighth century. Martha Ann Selby's masterful translations allow the poems to stand on their own in English while maintaining the flavors of the original verses. Grouped according to conversational themes, the poems are annotated whenever a brief explanation is necessary. Grow Long, Blessed Night also provides a thorough scholarly introduction to the origins of the poems, suggestions on how to read them, and information about the languages in which they were composed.…

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Annotated. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. How can you tell if that treasured piece of porcelain on the mantelpiece is actually worth something or whether the set of spoons you've seen at auction actually is 18th-century silver? This book gives answers to these and many other questions about the world of antique-collecting. It includes information on British pewter, silver and gold hallmarks and British, European and Oriental ceramic marks as well as hints on how to read and interpret metal and ceramic marks. The book also gives details of manufacturers, operating dates and rarity dates. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

paperback. Zustand: Good. Our good condition books are generally good for reading but not for gifting or collecting. They could have imperfections such as creasing, fanning, inscriptions, margin notes, yellowing, staining on edge or cover or pages, bumps, scuffs, etc etc (sometimes multiple of these). It's a wide category that encompasses anything that isn't almost-new down to anything that is slightly better than poor. We would NOT recommend gifting Good books - these should be considered reading copies. Our books are dispatched from a Yorkshire former cotton mill. We list via barcode/ISBN so please note that the images are stock images and may not be the exact copy you receive, furthermore the details about edition and year might not be accurate as many publishers reuse the same ISBN for multiple editions and as we simply scan a barcode or enter an ISBN we do not check the validity of the edition data when listing. If you're looking for an exact edition please don't order (at least not without checking with us first, although we don't always have time to check). We aim to dispatch prompty, the service used will depend on order value and book size. We can ship to most countries, see our shipping policies. Payment is via Abe only.…

Zustand: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

paperback. Zustand: Acceptable. Writing/highlighting/drawing/colouring present inside or on cover. Please see the condition note after this for details, if this is missing please consider Acceptable to mean poor quality that could include major staining, water damage, writing, missing dustjacket, etc etc. Our books are dispatched from a Yorkshire former cotton mill. We list via barcode/ISBN so please note that the images are stock images and may not be the exact copy you receive, furthermore the details about edition and year might not be accurate as many publishers reuse the same ISBN for multiple editions and as we simply scan a barcode or enter an ISBN we do not check the validity of the edition data when listing. If you're looking for an exact edition please don't order (at least not without checking with us first, although we don't always have time to check). We aim to dispatch prompty, the service used will depend on order value and book size. We can ship to most countries, see our shipping policies. Payment is via Abe only. …

paperback. Zustand: Good. Our good condition books are generally good for reading but not for gifting or collecting. They could have imperfections such as creasing, fanning, inscriptions, margin notes, yellowing, staining on edge or cover or pages, bumps, scuffs, etc etc (sometimes multiple of these). It's a wide category that encompasses anything that isn't almost-new down to anything that is slightly better than poor. We would NOT recommend gifting Good books - these should be considered reading copies. Our books are dispatched from a Yorkshire former cotton mill. We list via barcode/ISBN so please note that the images are stock images and may not be the exact copy you receive, furthermore the details about edition and year might not be accurate as many publishers reuse the same ISBN for multiple editions and as we simply scan a barcode or enter an ISBN we do not check the validity of the edition data when listing. If you're looking for an exact edition please don't order (at least not without checking with us first, although we don't always have time to check). We aim to dispatch prompty, the service used will depend on order value and book size. We can ship to most countries, see our shipping policies. Payment is via Abe only.…

paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Most of our very good books have only minor imperfections such as shelf wear consistent with a new book that's sat on a bookshop shelf for a year or two. Occasionally we may miss other minor imperfections as we have to grade books at speed. Our books are dispatched from a Yorkshire former cotton mill. We list via barcode/ISBN so please note that the images are stock images and may not be the exact copy you receive, furthermore the details about edition and year might not be accurate as many publishers reuse the same ISBN for multiple editions and as we simply scan a barcode or enter an ISBN we do not check the validity of the edition data when listing. If you're looking for an exact edition please don't order (at least not without checking with us first, although we don't always have time to check). We aim to dispatch prompty, the service used will depend on order value and book size. We can ship to most countries, see our shipping policies. Payment is via Abe only.…

Zustand: New.

Zustand: New.

Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. 1st edition. 11.54x8.27x0.28 inches. In Stock.

Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. 1st edition. 136 pages. 11.69x8.31x0.35 inches. In Stock.

Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. 1st edition. 11.54x8.27x0.28 inches. In Stock.

Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. 1st edition. 136 pages. 11.69x8.31x0.35 inches. In Stock.

Zustand: New. In English.

Zustand: New. In English.

Soft cover. Zustand: Very Good.

Decorative Boards. Zustand: Very Good. First Edition. This is a clear and straighforward account of what is meant by and involved in the sacrament of confirmation, written with a full sense of the importance of the subject but without sentimentality or exaggerated solemnity. After a brief outline of the history of confirmation the authors go on to consider the meaning of baptism; the course of instruction which confirmation candidates will follow; public and private prayer; the sacraments; the confirmation service and its meaning; the service of Holy Communion; and the right conduct for the confirmed Christian as regards both religious duties and daily life. It is mainly concerned with confirmation as practised in the Anglican Church, but it is quite free from sectarianism and will be of interest to members of other Christian churches as well. Drawings and B/W photos. Very slight foxing to end pages otherwise fine copy.We carry a wide selection of titles in The Arts, Theology, History, Politics, Social and Physical Sciences. academic and scholarly books and Modern First Editions ,and all types of Academic Literature.). Ann Lewis (illustrator).…

Decorative Boards. Zustand: Very Good. First Edition. This is a clear and straighforward account of what is meant by and involved in the sacrament of confirmation, written with a full sense of the importance of the subject but without sentimentality or exaggerated solemnity. After a brief outline of the history of confirmation the authors go on to consider the meaning of baptism; the course of instruction which confirmation candidates will follow; public and private prayer; the sacraments; the confirmation service and its meaning; the service of Holy Communion; and the right conduct for the confirmed Christian as regards both religious duties and daily life. It is mainly concerned with confirmation as practised in the Anglican Church, but it is quite free from sectarianism and will be of interest to members of other Christian churches as well. Drawings and B/W photos. Very slight foxing to end pages otherwise fine copy.We carry a wide selection of titles in The Arts, Theology, History, Politics, Social and Physical Sciences. academic and scholarly books and Modern First Editions ,and all types of Academic Literature.). Ann Lewis (illustrator).…

Decorative Boards. Zustand: Very Good. First Edition. This is a clear and straighforward account of what is meant by and involved in the sacrament of confirmation, written with a full sense of the importance of the subject but without sentimentality or exaggerated solemnity. After a brief outline of the history of confirmation the authors go on to consider the meaning of baptism; the course of instruction which confirmation candidates will follow; public and private prayer; the sacraments; the confirmation service and its meaning; the service of Holy Communion; and the right conduct for the confirmed Christian as regards both religious duties and daily life. It is mainly concerned with confirmation as practised in the Anglican Church, but it is quite free from sectarianism and will be of interest to members of other Christian churches as well. Drawings and B/W photos. Very slight foxing to end pages otherwise fine copy.We carry a wide selection of titles in The Arts, Theology, History, Politics, Social and Physical Sciences. academic and scholarly books and Modern First Editions ,and all types of Academic Literature.). Ann Lewis (illustrator).…

Zustand: New. This work presents English translations of 150 erotic poems composed in India's three classical languages: Old Tamil, Maharastri Prakit, and Sanskrit. The poems are derived from large anthological collections that date from as early as the first century CE to as late as the eighth century. Translator(s): Selby, Martha Ann. Num Pages: 288 pages, 2 tables. BIC Classification: 1FKA; 3F; DCQ; DSBB; DSC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 210 x 138 x 19. Weight in Grams: 331. . 2000. Paperback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.…

Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. 320 pages. 8.90x5.90x1.00 inches. In Stock.

Zustand: New. In English.

BINDING - Softcover. Zustand: CONDITION - Used/ Good. 265 Pages. Previous Owner's Name On Title Page. isbn 019512734X.

BINDING - Card Covers with lig. Zustand: CONDITION - Used/ Good. 1st Edition. 163 Pages. Previous Owner's Name On Title Page.

Zustand: New. pp. 336.

Softcover. Zustand: Near Fine. Offprint. Slim octavo. 97-104pp. Stapled sheets. One tiny crease and staples a bit oxidized, near fine. Housed in the original mailing envelope. Nicely Inscribed to her former teacher, Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Donald Justice: "For DJ (for your 'Old Students Done good' file, if you have one) ~ hope you like the poems. Best new year wishes, M. Selby." In 2000 Selby would published a collection of her translations under the title *Grow Long, Blessed Night: Love Poems from Classical India*; in that book, she thanked Justice "who first invited me to try my hand at literary translation. ." A nice association.…

Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. 336 pages. 10.83x8.66x0.79 inches. In Stock.

Zustand: New.

Zustand: New.