Quentin Bryce (9 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. 215 pages. illustrated.

Hard Cover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. First Edition. 215 pages. Book and Jacket appear to have hardly been read and are both in As new condition throughout.

Hardcover. Condition: As New. Excellent tight clean copy. GL.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 215 pages, indexed and illustrated. The head of the front paste down is damaged - a small semi-circular piece of the paste down has been torn and glued back onto the boards; -there is an ownership signature on the head of the front end paper and a small, heart shaped stain at its tail, could almost be and blends in nicely with the forest background. All three are very minor damages and the book remains in excllent condition - clean, unmarked and solid. "As Australia's first female Governor-General, Quentin Bryce handwrote more than fifty letters each week. She wrote to those she had met and connected with as her role took her from palaces to outback schools, from war zones to memorials, from intimate audiences to lavish ceremonies. She received even more letters from every corner of the country. Generous, witty and always heartfelt, her letter-writing skills were honed at boarding school, from where she would write to her parents every Sunday.Dear Quentin is a rich collection of the letters the Governor-General wrote and received during her six-year term to prime ministers Rudd and Gillard, VC Mark Donaldson, pals Anne Summers and Wendy McCarthy, Indigenous elders, war vets, Girl Guides, grandchildren, as well as the proud owner of a calf called Quentin.Royalties from this book will be donated to Murdoch Childrens Research Institute, making a real difference to child health through world-leading research and disease prevention." (Publisher).…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Letters to the former Governor-General. None.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Prize-winning and highly commended stories from the 2024 Hope Prize, with judges including Dame Quentin Bryce, Dr Tony Birch and Julia Gillard.Tomorrow There Will Be Sun is more than just a book, it is hope in your hands. Julia Gillard The Hope Prize is one of the worlds leading short story competitions, and this collection of winning and shortlisted stories will delight, move and inspire you. From two lovers in Nigeria navigating uncertain futures; a homeless man in Melbourne holding fast to his dignity against the backdrop of an indifferent city; a former prisoner stepping back into the world; and a mother in Ireland who is unknowingly whisper-close to her long-lost son, these stories grapple with issues that define our time mental health, poverty, war in a way that feels both intimate and urgent. In Tomorrow There Will Be Sun some of the worlds most promising literary voices remind us that no matter the challenges we face, through the strength of the human spirit and the power of connection, we can move through darkness and into the light. In a tapestry of unique perspectives, this engrossing and entertaining collection is a balm for the soul. Hope isn't passive. Its something we create, together. And in these pages, youll find hope well and truly alive, waiting for you to carry it forward.All royalties from the anthology support Beyond Blue, Australia's leading mental health charity. Tomorrow There Will Be Sun is more than just a book, it is hope in your hands. Julia Gillard - former Australian Prime Minister Prize-winning and highly commended stories from the 2024 Hope Prize, with judges including Dame Quentin Bryce, Dr Tony Birch and Julia Gillard. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Prize-winning and highly commended stories from the 2024 Hope Prize, with judges including Dame Quentin Bryce, Dr Tony Birch and Julia Gillard.Tomorrow There Will Be Sun is more than just a book, it is hope in your hands. Julia Gillard The Hope Prize is one of the worlds leading short story competitions, and this collection of winning and shortlisted stories will delight, move and inspire you. From two lovers in Nigeria navigating uncertain futures; a homeless man in Melbourne holding fast to his dignity against the backdrop of an indifferent city; a former prisoner stepping back into the world; and a mother in Ireland who is unknowingly whisper-close to her long-lost son, these stories grapple with issues that define our time mental health, poverty, war in a way that feels both intimate and urgent. In Tomorrow There Will Be Sun some of the worlds most promising literary voices remind us that no matter the challenges we face, through the strength of the human spirit and the power of connection, we can move through darkness and into the light. In a tapestry of unique perspectives, this engrossing and entertaining collection is a balm for the soul. Hope isn't passive. Its something we create, together. And in these pages, youll find hope well and truly alive, waiting for you to carry it forward.All royalties from the anthology support Beyond Blue, Australia's leading mental health charity. Tomorrow There Will Be Sun is more than just a book, it is hope in your hands. Julia Gillard - former Australian Prime Minister Prize-winning and highly commended stories from the 2024 Hope Prize, with judges including Dame Quentin Bryce, Dr Tony Birch and Julia Gillard. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Prize-winning and highly commended stories from the 2024 Hope Prize, with judges including Dame Quentin Bryce, Dr Tony Birch and Julia Gillard.Tomorrow There Will Be Sun is more than just a book, it is hope in your hands. Julia Gillard The Hope Prize is one of the worlds leading short story competitions, and this collection of winning and shortlisted stories will delight, move and inspire you. From two lovers in Nigeria navigating uncertain futures; a homeless man in Melbourne holding fast to his dignity against the backdrop of an indifferent city; a former prisoner stepping back into the world; and a mother in Ireland who is unknowingly whisper-close to her long-lost son, these stories grapple with issues that define our time mental health, poverty, war in a way that feels both intimate and urgent. In Tomorrow There Will Be Sun some of the worlds most promising literary voices remind us that no matter the challenges we face, through the strength of the human spirit and the power of connection, we can move through darkness and into the light. In a tapestry of unique perspectives, this engrossing and entertaining collection is a balm for the soul. Hope isn't passive. Its something we create, together. And in these pages, youll find hope well and truly alive, waiting for you to carry it forward.All royalties from the anthology support Beyond Blue, Australia's leading mental health charity. Tomorrow There Will Be Sun is more than just a book, it is hope in your hands. Julia Gillard - former Australian Prime Minister Prize-winning and highly commended stories from the 2024 Hope Prize, with judges including Dame Quentin Bryce, Dr Tony Birch and Julia Gillard. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

1st edition hardback with dust jacket New book quarto 215pp., colour plates, index, 'Dear Quentin is a rich collection of the letters the Governor-General wrote and received during her six-year term to Prime Ministers Rudd and Gillard, VC Mark Donaldson, pals Anne Summers and Wendy McCarthy, Indigenous elders, war vets, Girl Guides, grandchildren, as well as the proud owner of a calf called Quentin'. …