amanda lohrey (132 resultados)

Soft cover. Condición: Very Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Good.

Condición: Good. Good condition. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.

Paperback. Very Good+ to Near Fine in Wraps: shows indications of very careful use: some faint stress creases near the lower corner of the front panel; some very faint soiling to the outside edges of the text block; two pages have been dog-eared at the upper corner tip. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing very mild wear and minor, unobtrusive flaws. Bright and clean. Corners sharp. Remains close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (7.8 x 5.15 x 0.7 inches). 277 pages. Language: English. Weight: 10.6 ounces. First Edition Thus (1996), Fourth Printing (1998). Trade Paperback. First Edition Thus (1996), Fourth Printing (1998).

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

Condición: Very Good. Softcover. Free of any markings and no writing. Gently used with minor show of wear. For Additional Information or pictures, Please Inquire.

Paperback. Condición: Good.

Condición: 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.

Condición: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. In QE22, Amanda Lohrey looks at the Christian revival in Australia and its effect on our politics and public life. Voting for Jesus explores the world of evangelical Christianity. Lohrey talks to the ground troops - what do they believe and why? She discusses Hillsong, the politics of abortion, the example of Billy Graham and much more. Voting for Jesus also looks at the use and abuse of religion in party politics. Analysing the success of Family First, Lohrey argues that Christians have far less influence than they would like - John Howard uses them when it's convenient and discards them when it's not. She discusses George Pell, Peter Jensen and the challenge by the religious right to the secular state. This is an essay that combines political analysis and personal stories in scintillating fashion. Written by one of Australia's leading essayists, it is sure to stir up debate and command widespread interest. Explores the world of evangelical Christianity. It also looks at the use and abuse of religion in party politics. Analysing the success of Family First, Lohrey argues that Christians have far less influence than they would like, John Howard uses them when it's convenient and discards them when it's not. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Condición: New.

Condición: New.

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. Luke and Anna decide on a sea-change. They leave the city, fleeing a past and a future that fill them with fear. On the coast they discover a natural world that is both destructive and rejuvenating. Events sweep them up and they must confront what they have tried to put behind them.Vertigo is a fable of love and awakening, a bush pastoral about the unexpected way emotions can return and life can change.'Amanda Lohrey achieves a kind of perfection' - THE SYDNEY MORNING HERALD'A carefully crafted little gem of a book.' - THE ADVERTISER'Vertigo will keep you up much too late but it's worth a one-sitting read.' - THE WEST AUSTRALIAN Luke and Anna decide on a sea-change. They leave the city, fleeing a past and a future that fill them with fear. On the coast they discover a natural world that is both destructive and rejuvenating. Events sweep them up and they must confront what they have tried to put behind them. Vertigo is a fable of love and awakening. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condición: New.

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Unknown. Condición: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. Erica Marsdens son, an artist, has been imprisoned for homicidal negligence. In a state of grief, Erica cuts off all ties to family and friends, and retreats to a quiet hamlet on the south-east coast near the prison where he is serving his sentence.There, in a rundown shack, she obsesses over creating a labyrinth by the ocean. To build itto find a way out of her quandaryErica will need the help of strangers. And that will require her to trust, and to reckon with her past.The Labyrinth is a hypnotic story of guilt and denial, of the fraught relationship between parents and children, that is also a meditation on how art can both be ruthlessly destructive and restore sanity. This multi-award-winning bestseller shows Amanda Lohrey to be at the peak of her powers. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. After too many nights of takeaway pizzas, Marita wants just one year off to look after her daughter, Camille. then she meets Stephen, a public servant in the complex process of reinventing himself, training as a shiatsu masseur. As their relationship grows, so does the drama of parenting Camille, in this elegantly crafted, warmly appealing novel of contemporary Australian life. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback or Softback. Condición: New. Vertigo. Book.

Condición: New.

Condición: New.

Paperback. Condición: New.

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. Erica Marsdens son, an artist, has been imprisoned for homicidal negligence. In a state of grief, Erica cuts off all ties to family and friends, and retreats to a quiet hamlet on the south-east coast near the prison where he is serving his sentence.There, in a rundown shack, she obsesses over creating a labyrinth by the ocean. To build itto find a way out of her quandaryErica will need the help of strangers. And that will require her to trust, and to reckon with her past.The Labyrinth is a hypnotic story of guilt and denial, of the fraught relationship between parents and children, that is also a meditation on how art can both be ruthlessly destructive and restore sanity. This multi-award-winning bestseller shows Amanda Lohrey to be at the peak of her powers. A moving tale of grief, community and the possibility of starting over, by an award-winning Australian author Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

paperback. Condición: 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.

Condición: New.

Condición: New.

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. From Miles Franklin Award-winning author Amanda Lohrey comes a stunning literary foray into place, grief, and what makes a home.The conversion was Nick's idea.Nick- so persuasive, ever the optimist, still boyishly handsome. Always on a quest to design the perfect environment, convinced it could heal a wounded soul.The conversion was Nick's idea, but it's Zoe who's here now, in a valley of old coalmines and new vineyards, working out how to live in a deconsecrated church.What to do with all that vertical space, those oppressive stained-glass windows? Can a church become a home or, even with all its vestiges removed, will it remain forever what it was intended to be?For Zoe, alone and troubled by a ghost from the recent past, the little church seems empty of the possibilities Nick enthused about. She is stuck in purgatory-until a determined young teacher pushes her way into Zoe's life, convinced of her own peculiar mission for the building.Melanie has something of Nick's unquenchable zeal about her. And it's clear to Zoe that she won't take no for an answer.The Conversion is a startling novel about the homes we live in- how we shape them, and how they shape us. Like Amanda Lohrey's bestselling The Labyrinth, it is distinguished by its deep intelligence, eye for human drama and effortless readability. From Miles Franklin Award-winning author Amanda Lohrey comes a stunning literary foray into place, grief, and what makes a home Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

paperback. Condición: 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.

Condición: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Soft cover. Condición: Very Good. Richard Kline is a middle-aged, middle-class man who has always felt that something is missing. Despite being well-educated and materially comfortable, he's haunted by a persistent sense of emptinessa "divine discontent." His search for meaning takes him through pharmaceuticals, therapy, New Age practices, and eventually to a spiritual guru, dramatizing a contemporary pilgrimage for authenticity and transcendence. Soft covers. Clean unmarked pages.

PAPERBACK BOOK. WEE BIT TORN ON THE BOTTOM OF THE BACK COVER. Sold by Kisharon Langdon, the UK charity offering support and opportunities for people in the autism and disability community.