There is minimal to no shelf wear to the cover's corners/edges. There is a small part of the pictorial cover is missing which does not inhibit the functionality. The binding is tight and spine is not cracked. The pages are clean, no writing, underlining or coloring. Synopsis | In his letters to Timothy and Titus, Paul spells out in detail the qualifications for men who serve as leaders in the church. Most of the 20 characteristics or qualities listed by Paul are applied to all Christians in his other New Testament letters. Likewise, this book--though written primarily with men in mind--speaks to women as well.