Jackie pung (7 resultados)

Paperback. Condición: New. With contributions by: William Boyd, Candice Carty-Williams, Imtiaz Dharker, Roddy Doyle, Pico Iyer, Robert Macfarlane, Andy Miller, Jackie Morris, Jan Morris, Sisonke Msimang, Dina Nayeri, Chigozie Obioma, Michael Ondaatje, David Pilling, Max Porter, Philip Pullman, Alice Pung, Jancis Robinson, S.F.Said, Madeleine Thien, Salley Vickers, John Wood and Markus Zusak'This story, like so many stories, begins with a gift. The gift, like so many gifts, was a book.' So begins the essay by Robert Macfarlane that inspired this collection. In this cornucopia of an anthology, you will find essays by some of the world's most beloved novelists, nonfiction writers, essayists and poets. 'You will see books taking flight in flocks, migrating around the world, landing in people's hearts and changing them for a day or a year or a lifetime. 'You will see books sparking wonder or anger; throwing open windows into other languages, other cultures, other minds; causing people to fall in love or to fight for what is right. 'And more than anything, over and over again, you will see books and words being given, received and read - and in turn prompting further generosity.' Published to coincide with the 20th anniversary of global literacy non-profit, Room to Read, The Gifts of Reading forms inspiring, unforgettable, irresistible proof of the power and necessity of books and reading.Inspired by Robert Macfarlane Curated by Jennie Orchard.…

Paperback. Condición: New. Brand new book, sourced directly from publisher. Dispatch time is 24-48 hours from our warehouse. Book will be sent in robust, secure packaging to ensure it reaches you securely.

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Very Good. Hardback book with dust jacket has been gently read. The jacket is NOT price-clipped and has a light rubbing on the back cover, a tiny tear and a light dampstain on the front cover. It looks lovely under the fresh mylar cover I've added. The book is sturdy, clean and complete with no writing. There are a few light smudges on the cover.…

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Very Good. 1st Edition. Introduction by Tommy Armour. Light tan boards, green lettering, yellow eps. Lots of b/w photos. There is some age browning on front board, and a boomerang shaped lighter area. Corners and spine ends are excellent. Pages are very clean and unmarked with some light tanning around the edges. The DJ is clipped and has small spine end and corner chips, along with some edge wear and wrinkling also with some small chips. The white on the front cover has browned with age. Now protected in Brodart. Overall quite a nice vintage golfing book. None of my books are ex-library, remainders or bce unless specified. …

Paperback. Condición: New.

Paperback. Condición: New. With contributions by: William Boyd, Candice Carty-Williams, Imtiaz Dharker, Roddy Doyle, Pico Iyer, Robert Macfarlane, Andy Miller, Jackie Morris, Jan Morris, Sisonke Msimang, Dina Nayeri, Chigozie Obioma, Michael Ondaatje, David Pilling, Max Porter, Philip Pullman, Alice Pung, Jancis Robinson, S.F.Said, Madeleine Thien, Salley Vickers, John Wood and Markus Zusak'This story, like so many stories, begins with a gift. The gift, like so many gifts, was a book.' So begins the essay by Robert Macfarlane that inspired this collection. In this cornucopia of an anthology, you will find essays by some of the world's most beloved novelists, nonfiction writers, essayists and poets. 'You will see books taking flight in flocks, migrating around the world, landing in people's hearts and changing them for a day or a year or a lifetime. 'You will see books sparking wonder or anger; throwing open windows into other languages, other cultures, other minds; causing people to fall in love or to fight for what is right. 'And more than anything, over and over again, you will see books and words being given, received and read - and in turn prompting further generosity.' Published to coincide with the 20th anniversary of global literacy non-profit, Room to Read, The Gifts of Reading forms inspiring, unforgettable, irresistible proof of the power and necessity of books and reading.Inspired by Robert Macfarlane Curated by Jennie Orchard.…

Hardcover. Condición: New condition. New dust jacket. First Printing of the First Edition. Honolulu, Hawai'i: Exclusively Hawaii Publishing, 2003. NEW and unread in a NEW dust jacket. PERFECT condition. NO chips, tears, creases or fading. NOT price clipped ($45.00). Bright and shiny. Square and tight. Sharp corners. Pages are fresh, crisp, clean and unmarked. 2003. "Limited First Edition" is so stated on dust jacket. First printing of the First Edition with complete number row (1234567890) on the copyright page. Profusely photo illustrated -- most in beautiful full color. Introduction by Jackie Liwai Pung, LPGA. Appendices. Bibliography. Bound in the original gilt-stamped brown leatherette. Complete with pristine dust jacket. From the publisher: "Hawaii's golf icons and the rich history of the First Century of golf in the Islands -- from 1898 to 1998 -- are chronicled in this important book. Two comprehensive appendices -- the year by year 'Century Timeline' and 'Golf Tournament Stats' -- detail Island golf course openings and revisions, personnel changes, tournament inaugurals, and winners and scores for USGA, PGA TOUR, Senior PGA TOUR, LPGA TOUR and local championships." Oversize Hardcover. 9.25" wide by 11.75" tall. This large, heavy book will require SUBSTANTIAL extra postage for International shipments, but only the standard charge for priority or media mail. First Printing of the First Edition. Oversize Hardcover. New condition/New dust jacket. 208pp. Great Packaging, Fast Shipping.…