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Six Women of Letters: Penguin Special

Marieke Hardy,Michaela McGuire
Six Women of Letters Penguin Special Book PDF

Author : Marieke Hardy,Michaela McGuire
Publisher : Penguin Group Australia
Page : 38 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2012-04-23
Category : Literary Collections
ISBN : 9781742535760

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Six Women of Letters: Penguin Special by Marieke Hardy,Michaela McGuire Pdf

In homage to that most civilised of activities, letter writing, Marieke Hardy and Michaela McGuire created the literary afternoons of Women of Letters. Some of Australia's finest dames of stage, screen and page have delivered missives on a series of themes. Published here for the first time are Deborah Conway writing about the ups and downs of being a dog owner in A Letter to the Best Decision I Ever Made; Ita Buttrose imagining an alternative life as an opera singer in A Letter to the Life I Could Have Lived; Tracee Hutchison writing A Complaint Letter to complaint letters; Pip Lincolne describing a magical childhood afternoon in A Letter to the Moment I Knew it Was Time to Go Home; A Love Letter from Kate Miller-Heidke aged twenty-nine to Kate Miller-Heidke aged twelve; and Helen Garner looking back on a teacher both terrifying and inspiring in A Letter to the Person I Misjudged. Touching, funny and wise, this brand new collection of letters is a captivating tribute to correspondence. 'Filled with humour and heart, with tinges of melancholy or longing. As the prose delicately unfolds, each voice is clear, making the letters easy to devour.' Killings, the Kill Your Darlings blog

Life in Ten Houses: Penguin Special

Sonya Hartnett
Life in Ten Houses Penguin Special Book PDF

Author : Sonya Hartnett
Publisher : Penguin Group Australia
Page : 27 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2012-07-16
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781742537092

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Life in Ten Houses: Penguin Special by Sonya Hartnett Pdf

Acclaimed author Sonya Hartnett is firmly Melburnian but has restlessly moved from suburb to suburb in her search for the 'Last House' – that special corner of the world in which to settle and find contentment. Viewing her life and work through the lens of real estate, she vividly recalls the places she has passed through on her way to finding home. Expanding on her 2010 Redmond Barry lecture, this short memoir is a beautifully atmospheric exploration of the idea of home and what it means to be a writer in a City of Literature.

One Person, One Value: Penguin Special

Bob Brown
One Person One Value Penguin Special Book PDF

Author : Bob Brown
Publisher : Penguin Group Australia
Page : 19 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2012-07-16
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781742537085

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One Person, One Value: Penguin Special by Bob Brown Pdf

The former leader of the Australian Greens, Bob Brown has long been one of Australia's most influential and admired environmental thinkers. Here he outlines the importance of a global, humane approach to the issue of overpopulation. At once compassionate, intelligent and straightforward, this is a valuable and significant extract from Brown's memoir, Memo for a Saner World.

Utzon and the Sydney Opera House: Penguin Special

Daryl Dellora
Utzon and the Sydney Opera House Penguin Special Book PDF

Author : Daryl Dellora
Publisher : Penguin Group Australia
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2013-10-23
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781743483237

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Utzon and the Sydney Opera House: Penguin Special by Daryl Dellora Pdf

Jørn Utzon designed the Sydney Opera House so that every element would be in harmony. But its construction, while it began in just that way, ended in complete discord. The visionary state government that commissioned the project was replaced by one that did not appreciate it and stopped funding it. Utzon was forced out. The interiors he planned went unbuilt and rumours were spread about his departure. In this incisive essay, to celebrate the Opera House's fortieth anniversary, Daryl Dellora draws on his own past interview with Utzon to pull those rumours apart. Along with the architect's original intentions, he reveals how misguided was the attempt to thwart one of the modern world's architectural masterpieces.

Women of Letters

Marieke Hardy,Michaela McGuire
Women of Letters Book PDF

Author : Marieke Hardy,Michaela McGuire
Publisher : Penguin Group Australia
Page : 420 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2011-09-28
Category : Literary Collections
ISBN : 9781742534329

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Women of Letters by Marieke Hardy,Michaela McGuire Pdf

In a world of the short and swift, of texts and Twitter, there's something of special value about a carefully composed letter. In homage to this most civilised of activities, Marieke Hardy and Michaela McGuire created the literary afternoons of Women of Letters. Some of Australia's finest dames of stage, screen and page have delivered missives on a series of themes, collected here for the first time. Claudia Karvan sends 'A love letter' to love itself, Helen Garner contacts ghosts of her past in 'The letter I wish I'd written', Noni Hazlehurst dispatches a stinging rebuke 'To my first boss', and Megan Washington pays tribute to her city and community as she writes 'To the best present I ever received'. And some gentlemen correspondents - including Paul Kelly, Eddie Perfect and Bob Ellis - have been invited to put pen to paper in a letter 'To the woman who changed my life'. By turns hilarious, moving and outrageous, this is a diverse and captivating tribute to the art of letter writing. All royalties for this book will go to Edgar's Mission animal rescue shelter.

Squeaker's Mate: Penguin Special

Barbara Baynton
Squeaker s Mate Penguin Special Book PDF

Author : Barbara Baynton
Publisher : Penguin Group Australia
Page : 21 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2012-08-15
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781742537979

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Squeaker's Mate: Penguin Special by Barbara Baynton Pdf

Squeaker, a selector, is slowly clearing his piece of the Australian bush. However, lazy and shiftless, he leaves most of the work to his uncomplaining and hardworking mate. When she is crushed under a falling yellow gum, Squeaker responds only with selfish impatience. Taught to endlessly endure by her harsh surroundings, Squeaker's mate carries the burden of her injury quietly, with only her old dog for comfort. Published as part of Barbara Baynton's iconic collection Bush Studies in 1902, Squeaker's Mate is a visceral and lyrical story about the hostility faced by European settlers in the Australian bush during settlement. From an era when literature focused almost entirely on men and male experiences, Squeaker's Mate is an important depiction of the unique trials and strengths of women.

The Darkling Sisters: Penguin Special

Dorothy Hewett
The Darkling Sisters Penguin Special Book PDF

Author : Dorothy Hewett
Publisher : Penguin Group Australia
Page : 21 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2012-07-16
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781742537078

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The Darkling Sisters: Penguin Special by Dorothy Hewett Pdf

A big old Victorian terrace in Jersey Road, Woollahra, is thought to be haunted by the two Darkling sisters from the 1920s. When a young family moves in, dark images of these sisters, and of relationships closer to home, hang over them. Beautifully crafted and keenly observed, this story from Dorothy Hewett's acclaimed collection A Baker's Dozen is a stunning evocation of family, memories and neighbourhood.

A Story of Grief: Penguin Special

Michaela McGuire
A Story of Grief Penguin Special Book PDF

Author : Michaela McGuire
Publisher : Penguin Group Australia
Page : 25 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2013-09-21
Category : True Crime
ISBN : 9781743482605

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A Story of Grief: Penguin Special by Michaela McGuire Pdf

When Jill Meagher went missing and was then found murdered in 2012, the city of Melbourne was shaken to the core. Emotional responses ranged from grief to guilt to rage to defensiveness, but no one was left untouched. The media coverage was unrelenting and overwhelming, constantly updating readers and viewers on the latest awful details, and friends and neighbours couldn't help but discuss it. Here acclaimed writer Michaela McGuire eloquently describes how, as the story continued to unfold, it wove itself through the fabric of the city. A Story of Grief is a deeply moving examination of the act of grief and how the death of someone we don't know personally can still consume us. 'Affecting and thought-provoking.' Newcastle Herald

The Element of Need: Penguin Special

James Bradley
The Element of Need Penguin Special Book PDF

Author : James Bradley
Publisher : Penguin Group Australia
Page : 24 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2012-08-16
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781742537993

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The Element of Need: Penguin Special by James Bradley Pdf

Beneath its peaceful exterior, the city of Adelaide and its surrounding areas have a dark history. From the disappearance of the Beaumont children to the Snowtown killings in the 1990s, it has been home to a long series of brutal and baffling killings and abductions. In The Element of Need, acclaimed author James Bradley uses this long history of violence as the basis of a fascinating exploration not just of his own childhood and adolescence, but of the psychic landscape of this most haunted of cities.

Starting Out: Penguin Special

Ita Buttrose
Starting Out Penguin Special Book PDF

Author : Ita Buttrose
Publisher : Penguin Group Australia
Page : 50 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2013-02-15
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781743481196

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Starting Out: Penguin Special by Ita Buttrose Pdf

In her extraordinary career, spanning over fifty years, Ita Buttrose has been involved in every aspect of the media, from newspapers and magazines to television and radio and now, electronic publishing. Starting as a copygirl on The Australian Women's Weekly, by the age of sixteen her journalism career was well underway when she was granted a cadetship on the Daily and Sunday Telegraphs. In Starting Out Ita describes discovering her love of journalism and publishing, how she overcame the challenge of being a woman in the workplace in the fifties and sixties, and the excitement of seeing her first byline in print. Starting Out is an engaging and insightful account of the early days of Ita Buttrose's career, depicting events that have shaped one of Australia's most prominent and distinguished women.

The Simple Life: Penguin Special

Rhonda Hetzel
The Simple Life Penguin Special Book PDF

Author : Rhonda Hetzel
Publisher : Penguin Group Australia
Page : 50 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2014-03-26
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781743485200

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The Simple Life: Penguin Special by Rhonda Hetzel Pdf

Rhonda Hetzel feels passionately that living simply leads to a richer, more fulfilling existence. Having made the decision to live frugally, embrace sustainability and opt out of the capitalist consumerist mindset, she set about working out how to achieve her goal, learning traditional skills, reducing her spending and environmental impact and focusing on the simple things that make life worth living: family, friends, and a home-cooked meal. This is the story of her journey and the lessons she has learned along the way. Rhonda relates why she wanted to change her lifestyle, what simple living means to her, and offers guidance to those thinking about taking the same path.

Penguin Writers' Guides: How to Write Better Letters

Cherry Chappell
Penguin Writers Guides How to Write Better Letters Book PDF

Author : Cherry Chappell
Publisher : Penguin UK
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2006-05-04
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9780141905075

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Penguin Writers' Guides: How to Write Better Letters by Cherry Chappell Pdf

The Penguin Writers' Guides series provides authoritative, succinct and easy-to-follow guidance on specific aspects of written English. Whether you need to brush up your skills or get to grips with something for the first time, these invaluable Guides will help you find the best way to get your message across clearly and effectively. A simple and practical guide, How to Write Better Letters explains how to write a wide range of letters, from invitations and letters of condolence to practical correspondence including complaints, job applications, letters of resignation and those trying to raise sponsorship. Drawing on advice from a variety of experts and containing many authentic letters as examples, this guide also details the appropriate title to give any correspondent, outlines common mistakes in spelling and grammar, and provides essential tips on matters such as setting the correct tone when writing emails.

Adam's Bride: Penguin Special

Elizabeth Jolley
Adam s Bride Penguin Special Book PDF

Author : Elizabeth Jolley
Publisher : Penguin Group Australia
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2012-09-14
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781742536743

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Adam's Bride: Penguin Special by Elizabeth Jolley Pdf

In a small Australian country town, a young woman is accused of the murders of her own daughter and the local rat catcher's wife. As she stands to face the charges in court, a stranger enters, determined to explain her crimes. This masterly story from Woman in a Lampshade perfectly displays Elizabeth Jolley's remarkable talent for character and story.

The Ellis Laws

Bob Ellis
The Ellis Laws Book PDF

Author : Bob Ellis
Publisher : Penguin Group Australia
Page : 96 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2014-11-07
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781743485828

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The Ellis Laws by Bob Ellis Pdf

In these witty, outrageous ten laws, the well-beloved gadfly, sage and wordsmith Bob Ellis investigates dislocation and security, competence and charisma, youth and old age. He explains why bicycles encourage premarital sex, moving house too many times drives humans mad, 'the rising price of a roof ' is the root of all economic evil, and, most ominously, 'power flows to the most boring man in the room'. He alleges, pretty persuasively, that all CEOs – except, perhaps, George Lucas – should be sacked, fined or imprisoned. This is a book to cherish, re-read and pass on to generations less informed of how humans were at the turn of the millennium, and how much they got wrong.

Selected Writings of an Eighteenth-Century Venetian Woman of Letters

Elisabetta Caminer Turra
Selected Writings of an Eighteenth Century Venetian Woman of Letters Book PDF

Author : Elisabetta Caminer Turra
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2007-11-01
Category : Literary Collections
ISBN : 0226817695

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Selected Writings of an Eighteenth-Century Venetian Woman of Letters by Elisabetta Caminer Turra Pdf

Elisabetta Caminer Turra (1751-96) was one of the most prominent women in eighteenth-century Italy and a central figure in the international "Republic of Letters." A journalist and publisher, Caminer participated in important debates on capital punishment, freedom of the press, and the abuse of clerical power. She also helped spread Enlightenment ideas into Italy by promoting and publishing Voltaire's latest works and translating new European plays-plays she herself directed, to great applause, on Venetian stages. Bringing together Caminer's letters, poems, and journalistic writings, nearly all published for the first time here, Selected Writings offers readers an intellectual biography of this remarkable figure as well as a glimpse into her intimate correspondence with the most prominent thinkers of her day. But more important, Selected Writings provides insight into the passion that animated Caminer's fervent reflections on the complex and shifting condition of women in her society-the same passion that pushed her to succeed in the male-dominated literary professions.