Peris nova (10 résultats)

Hardcover. Etat : Good. Etat de la jaquette : Good. Slight wear to outer extremities of leaves due to age.

Hard Cover. Etat : Fine. Etat de la jaquette : Fine. First Edition. 314 pages. Book and Jacket appear to have hardly been read and are both in Fine condition throughout. This Is A Book About The First Aboriginal Girl To Win A Gold Medal, One Of The Few People To Represent Their Country At Olympic Level In Two Distinct Sports.…

Secondhand, Hardback. , . NB: This is a secondhand book in very good condition. See our FAQs for more information. Please note that the jacket image is indicative only. A description of our secondhand books is not always available. Please contact us if you have a question about this title. Author: Nova Peris Format: Hardback Number of Pages: 192 Nova Peris's first memory is of Cyclone Tracy, and her life has been stormy ever since. A child of the stolen generations, she began carving out her own path from the time she was eighteen, when she went to Perth as a single mother with a two-year-old daughter, determined to become a champion athlete. She is the first track and field athlete to win international gold medals in two different sports; first in the 1996 Atlanta Olympics as a member of the Australian women's hockey team, and then in the 200 m and 4 x 100 m in the 1998 Commonwealth Games.She has always been a forceful advocate for Aboriginal rights, and is proudest of being Australia's first runner in the 2000 Olympic torch relay, running barefoot from Uluru.Novais the many-faceted story of a complex, determined woman, who has achieved a great deal for herself, for her own people, and for Australia.It covers not only her brilliant athletic career, but also the often heartbreaking stories of her family, including her first meetings with her natural parents, her abusive first marriage, the media fuelled rivalry between herself and Cathy Freeman, her passionate belief in reconciliation and a treaty between Aboriginal and white Australians. Above all, this is the portrait of a woman who says: 'I don't have tickets on myself, but I will back myself.'. Secondhand, Hardback. …

Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. Etat de la jaquette : Very Good. First. Various Photographers (illustrateur).

Hardback. APR03. ABC Books, 2003. First edition, first printing. A near fine copy only marked by light tanning of the edges. The d/w is very good with light edge rubbing and light sunfading of the spine.

Hard Cover. Etat : Fine. Fine in Mylar Sleeve. First Edition. A firm straight unmarked book and dust jacke, just out of long-term storage, appears unread, almost as good as new.

Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. Etat de la jaquette : Very Good. 1st Edition. Very good condition. Minor wear to book corners and edges. Interior and binding are still excellent. Dust jacket has light creasing on top and tail edges. Nova is the many-faceted story of a complex, determined woman who has achieved a great deal for herself, for her people, and Australia. It covers not only her brilliant athletic career but also the often heartbreaking stories of her family, her abusive first marriage, the media-fuelled rivalry between her and Cathy Freeman, and her passionate belief in reconciliation. Above all, this is the portrait of a woman who says: 'I don't have tickets on myself, but I will back myself.'.…

Paperback. Dean Capriano, Samantha Riley, Michael Murphy, Rebecca Joyce, Scott Miller, Trish Fallon, Shane Heal, Nova Peris, Ronan Robinson, black+white. Author: Dean Capriano, Samantha Riley, Michael Murphy, Rebecca Joyce, Scott Miller, Trish Fallon, Shane Heal, Nova Peris, Ronan RobinsonBinding: PaperbackPublished: black+white, 1996Condition:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Condition as shown in imageThis commemorative volume presents a stunning visual chronicle of a pivotal moment in sports history. It illustrates the spirit and triumphs of athletes who gathered in Atlanta, capturing the essence of their dedication and the thrill of competition. Through compelling imagery, the collection uncovers the stories behind iconic events, offering an intimate look at the pursuit of athletic excellence. It details the unforgettable performances and the lasting legacy of a global sporting spectacle, making it an essential piece for enthusiasts of sports photography and Olympic history. Paperback. …

8vo (24x16cm), hardback, xx + 314pp + plates. Very good condition in very good dustwrapper (light wear, bumped, a little creased). Bumped. Signed at free front endpaper ('Live the dream, Nova Peris xx'). With Foreword by Ric Charlesworth. Introduction by Ian Heads. Pictures available on request.

Taschenbuch. Etat : Gut. 256 S., 8° Gewidmet von Nova Peris! Leichte Gebrauchsspuren, sonst guter Zustand. FA1710 Sprache: Englisch Gewicht in Gramm: 440.