Bryce Courtenay Arthur Bryce Courtenay AM (born 14 August 1933) is a South-African-born naturalized Australian novelist and one of Australia's most commercially successful authors. Born in Johannesburg, Courtenay spent most of his early years in a small village in the Lebombo Mountains in South Africa's Limpopo province. In 1955, while studying journalism in London, Courtenay met his future wife, Benita, and eventually emigrated to Australia. They married in 1959 and had three sons, Brett, Adam and Damon. Courtenay entered the advertising industry and over a career spanning 34 years was the Creative Director of McCann Erickson, J. Walter Thompson & George Patterson Advertising. In 1991, Damon (who was born with the blood condition haemophilia) died at age 24 from AIDS-related complications, contracted through a blood transfusion. Courtenay divorced Benita in 2000 and has acknowledged some indiscretions during their 42-year marriage. He now lives in Canberra, ACT , with his wife, Christine Gee. Benita Courtenay died on 11 March 2007, at the age of 72, four months after being diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia. CONTENT: p>The Power of One Series1. The Power Of One (read by Humphrey Bower)2. Tandia (read by Humphrey Bower)The Potato Factory Series / The Australian Trilogy3. The Potato Factory (read by Humphrey Bower)4. Tommo And Hawk (read by Humphrey Bower)5. Solomon's Song (read by Humphrey Bower)The Persimmon Tree Series6. The Persimmon Tree (read by Humphrey Bower)7. Fishing For Stars (read by Humphrey Bower)Non-Series8. The Silver Moon (read by Humphrey Bower)9. April Fool's Day (read by Humphrey Bower)10. Sylvia (read by Edwina Wren)11. The Family Frying Pan (read by Humphrey Bower, Melissa Eccleston)12. Jessica (read by Humphrey Bower)13. Smokey Joe's Cafe (read by Humphrey Bower)14. Four Fires (read by Humphrey Bower)15. Matthew Flinders' Cat (read by Humphrey Bower)16. Brother Fish (read by Humphrey Bower)17. The Story Of Danny Dunn (read by Humphrey Bower)18. Fortune Cookie (read by Humphrey Bower)19. Whitethorn (read by Humphrey Bower)20. Jack Of Diamonds (read by Humphrey Bower) Audio-DVD format: It can be used on DVD and DVD-Rom players, also on devices such as Playstation, Xbox or portable DVD players. In addition, the tracks can be taken to any mp3 player, such as portable mp3 player, tablets, smartphones, etc. through the computer. - The tracks are handled in the same way that you would handle the songs through iTunes. - The number of discs varies by each title, although generally it goes in a single disc. - The AudioDVD format is not the same as traditional CDs and does not work on CD players. Please be sure to use one of the players mentioned above. - The format of the tracks is MP3; This is the extension of better handling and of more quality. - Kbps vary by title. - Audiobooks are read by professional narrators. MP3-CD format: This audio CD-MP3 works on your computer. It also works on CD and DVD players with mp3 capacity, including car stereos. - The number of discs varies by each title. Each disc can contain one or several audiobooks. - The mp3 tracks can be taken to different mp3 players or smartphones and iphone or ipad. Make sure your device is compatible with this technology before making your purchase. - The format of the tracks is MP3; This is the extension of better handling and of more quality. - Kbps vary by title. - Audiobooks are read by professional narrators. SHIPPING: All audiobooks are sent through USPS First Class and will arrive at your hands between 7 and 10 days after your purchase (usually much sooner than later). A link will be sent so you can track your product online. We ship worldwide through USPS. RETURNS: If the product presents any problem, we will send you another one immediately! Any disagreement will always be resolved. You will also have the PayPal purchase protection against any problem that occurs with your purchase. Original case is not included with your purchase. Pictures Of Disc covers/cases in this listing are for illustrative purposes only.
