Bücher veröffentlicht von Austin Macauley

Hey you. yeah, you. There's something special about you, I can tell. You've got this really cool thing that you love to do, and I bet no one can do it quite like you can. That's called your Gift! And guess what? I've got a Gift, and all your friends do, too! But maybe you're thinking, "Hey, mister, you don't know me! I don't have a gift." But you do! You just have to find it! And I think this book is just the thing you need! It's all about Gifts and love and just being you! And what's better than that?This book is awesome. I mean this book is really, REALLY, cool. Everybody says so. Don't put any socks on before you read this book, 'cause they'll just blow off. I mean, this book is really amazing stuff. Everybody says so. Did I mention that already? You're gonna laugh, you're gonna cry, you're gonna smile. If you read this book with a buddy, you're gonna have to excuse yourself because you'll be so overcome with emotion. So just trust me when I say you'll enjoy this book. And show it to your friends! Because no Gift is really complete unless you share it!

This book invites you to explore the power of love and its ability to bring joy to your daily experiences.By sprinkling love wherever you go, you may be surprised by the transformative impact it can have on people and places.Join this adventure and let love work its magic in your life!

Have you even wondered how the surface of the earth became so lush and beautiful? It was not always that way, and not made beautiful without a great deal of special help from the Twiblets. Twiblets come from the sun. It was a huge risk for them to venture to the Earth to provide their special magic and assistance to coax life and beauty from Earth's may dry and brittle seeds on its surface. In fact, several areas of the Earth were especially a challenge to the Twiblets unique abilities. One in particular of these was the deserts. This story is about the Twiblet adventures and challenges in the earthly deserts.

Join the hapless William as he discovers the magical world all around him. Meet fantastic creatures from myth as William blunders through multiple adventures. William is soon joined by his elf partner Jess and his furry protector, Nina, who has a deep love of shoes. Together they encounter light vampires, sprites and all manner of creatures good and bad. Things aren't always rosy for William however as a mysterious evil figure quickly takes an interest in him. William will not only learn about the magical kingdom, he will also learn about himself.

Izzie and Ozzie were off to Nanny and Grandad's for the weekend again and they could not wait to get there, but why?Nanny and Grandad? Sort of! But no, it was more to visit 'Juniper, The Magic Caravan', wahey!Ozzie was talking about how much and why he likes his dinosaur duvet at Nanny and Grandad's so Izzie thought she might be able to get 'Juniper, The Magic Caravan' to make something magical happen for him this time.Could this be the weekend Ozzie starts to believe, just like Izzie, that 'Juniper' may well be magic after all?

Have you ever thought you spotted something in the hedge row, hill side or river bank and wondered what it was? Well wonder no more. Come with me on the adventures of the Elerkin. A sprightly small human-like creature with big ears and eyes, and long legs. We will introduce you to Tommto, Kevla, Shoza and many more Elerkin who's adventures will leave you wanting more. From river bank to disused rail lines, you will be looking to see if you can spot the Elerkin running and hiding. We will take you on adventures smiling, laughing and even maybe a tear or two, giving you a look into the life of the little Elerkin below ground and up above the trees, in the air and on the river bank. The Elerkin's Adventures are just about to begin, so hold tight and let's go see what they have been doing down at Well and Vale.

Embark on a gripping journey through the gritty streets of London, where thirteen-year-old Justin Blackstock's life takes a harrowing turn. While on a trip with his father, Justin bears witness to the chilling murder of a young Russian girl. But the danger doesn't end there - desperate to protect his son, Justin's father, Rob, becomes entangled in the treacherous web of London street gangs, which ultimately leads to the unthinkable: the abduction of his own daughter. Rob finds himself thrust into a shadowy world he never anticipated, confronting secrets that should have remained buried. Now, he must navigate the treacherous landscape of organized gangs and corrupt police officers, who are under the enigmatic command of a figure known only as The Inspector. Unbeknownst to them all, they are in a fierce race against the notorious Russian Mafia, each vying to secure a gemstone rumoured to hold the key to uncovering the long-lost Russian Crown Jewels. As Rob's family teeters on the edge of destruction, he becomes their last hope. Determined to save his loved ones, Rob embarks on a perilous quest to unmask The Inspector and retrieve the priceless jewel himself. Along the way, he encounters the captivating Susan Williams, an ex-military crime investigator whose courage and tenacity match his own. Together, they delve deeper into the heart of darkness, pursuing The Inspector across the treacherous landscapes of Russia, until they finally confront the menacing leaders of the Russian Mafia.

In Detective Inspector Denison Stories: The Imposter and the Informers' Murders, the chilling discovery of two murdered colleagues thrusts Detective Inspector Denison into the most personal and challenging case of his career. With scant clues and a list of suspects that keeps growing, Denison and his dedicated team must navigate a maze of secrets and deceit. Every lead, every hunch, and every decision becomes critical as they race against time to unravel the mystery. But as they delve deeper, Denison learns that the truth may be more treacherous than he ever imagined. Will he bring the killer to justice before they strike again?

Gijima is a newly-hatched baby tortoise. One day, he decides he would like to leave the safety of the tortoise sanctuary, where he lives with his mother and siblings, and take a trip to see the world. He soon discovers that the life of a tortoise has many dangers. He must learn new lessons to avoid being harmed and captured. In the end, he makes a friend and they travel together helping other animals.

Face masks have become the banner of the COVID-19 pandemic. Although they have slowly gone away, with the advent of returning to daily life, new Covid strains have returned. As adults, we have mastered communicating through our eyes and body language. However, for small children, they may miss the nuances of facial expression. Not seeing one's face could actually scare small children as they don't see smiles or frowns. This story reflects a day in the life of a boy named Marcos who has become depressed from continuously wearing a mask. It made it difficult for him to get through his day. Hopefully, The Perfect Day will help him to quickly return to the life he once had. Only time will tell if this is possible for all children emotionally, socially, and academically. This author is betting that children are more resilient than we give them credit for. For Marcos, The Perfect Day is today!

My name is Dougay Roberre. I've been living on the Cote d'Azur for nine months and in that time, I've solved the death of a beautiful blonde, survived a serious beating by criminals, and unraveled a 40-year-old mystery.Now with a five percent share in l'Opera Mozart, I have big plans for 'my café'. That is if I can stay out of trouble and solve a few nagging questions.Why is there an out-of-town detective shining a torch onto the cafe from the alley?Why is Paul Villan, property developer, interested in a family park?Why is notorious film star Belinda Swann back in town dressed as a man?"The sad thing about widespread corruption," continued M'sieur Pom, "is that most of it is for small amounts. Why do people sell their souls for such little return? They should make the deceitfulness worthwhile. Forget 10 euro, pocket 10,000 from behind a smoke screen."

Step into a fantastical world of knights, dragons, wizards, and magical beasts in The Dragons of Magnetia. Prince Julian, seventh in line for the throne, possesses the rare ability to control the four Elements of Nature. Yet, this gift feels more like a curse as he must prepare to defeat the prophesized dragons, whose awakening is imminent. With the unexpected arrival of these fierce creatures, Julian and his companions embark on a treacherous journey filled with unpredictable turns and shattering secrets. Join them in this epic adventure and discover the fate of Magnetia!

The Skimmer crew have left the Chinese owned GloberCorpMining mineral Harvester to install a new technology on other Skimmers. However, someone is trying to gain access to the technology that has been developed. The pirates may have been infiltrated by a rogue group. Something has also changed on the Harvester. The Sea Hunters become aware of the evolving situation. Unbeknown to Ngarra's crew, a super weather cell is developing in "the Area". Isolated and alone, they must find a way to overcome a standoff and avoid capture. Meanwhile, there is a growing urgency to push ahead with completion of the overdrive trials for the Skimmers. Ngarra's crew are aware that there is much more to the Skimmers than they are led to believe.

Step into the captivating world of Cyprus, a tranquil island during the serene mid-1930s, where the lives of two extraordinary sisters and a talented young man unfold against a backdrop of freedom, love, and ambition.In this quietly passionate love story, the sisters embark on their personal battles for freedom and love, defying societal expectations and ancient traditions. Their journey intertwines with that of a young man from the remote mountains of Marathasa, who yearns for recognition and happiness in a world that often overlooks him.As the story unfolds, a family steeped in self-importance and propriety grapples with the upheaval caused by their daughter's rebellion against age-old customs. Amidst the complexities of human relationships, the island itself reveals its captivating beauty - its land, sea, mountains, and its people, forgotten by the outside world.But this idyllic slumber is about to be shattered as Cyprus awakens to the turbulent waters of violent protest and international politics. As the island finds itself at the crossroads of historical events, the characters are swept up in a wave of change, testing their resilience and challenging their deepest desires.

Behind the Sales delves deep into the intricate world of sales, revealing the people, motivations, and strategies that drive success. Explore the detailed preparations, digital systems, and routes taken by seasoned sales professionals. This book goes beyond just the mechanics, touching upon the personal motivations that fuel achievement. From team dynamics to tactical approaches, it offers a comprehensive guide designed to help you hit and surpass your targets. Discover the unseen facets of sales and unlock the secrets to success.

This aviation/travel journal is an account of the author's experiences in 59 years of travelling the globe. His half-Scottish roots may have something to do with his yearning for a desire to visit a number of cold-weather countries that many of us might stay away from, but might like to read about! There are some tropical visits and temperate ones too, but the latest tally has been 21 landings or take-offs within the Arctic Circle, and photos included in the book show Greenland, Iceland, Faroes, Svalbard (sometimes called Spitzbergen), The Falklands and Antarctica amongst others, but there are some in warmer temperature zones! Over those years of travel 124 separate trips have been made involving over 450 different flights. In the early years, many were propeller aircraft and then later jet transport but over that period 64 different types have been flown, and each is supported in the book by brief technical notes and a photo. The author's work in airline operations and then later in the travel agency sector allowed him the opportunity to extensively travel the world and see these sights. Later in retirement, the travel bug has continued. Interspersed into the timeline of the book is the author's autobiography of his time spent in the three countries he has lived in during his working life.

Step into a world of whimsy and wonder with Cyril the Squirrel and Friends. Not only will you be captivated by Cyril's delightful escapades, but you'll also get to engage your creativity. Each story comes with its own set of dot-to-dot puzzles and colouring pages, designed to complement the tales. Perfect for young readers and artists alike, this book promises hours of fun and imagination. Join Cyril and his friends for adventures that entertain and activities that inspire!

Africa remains a continent that is yet to achieve its full potentials, despite an abundance of resources and a rich cultural pedigree. There have been various attempts to dissect the impediments to the continent's progress in its march towards development and true independence. Consequently, this book moves away from mere identification of challenges to proffering solutions. The ideas put forward about African development in this book draw from a multiplicity of backgrounds. They are also offered through the prism of the lived experiences of contributors who are keen on engendering an African solution that weaves global dynamics into Africa's cultural context and did not shy away from identifying themselves as global citizens from Africa. The compelling read is a critical appraisal of germane issues in Africa's quest for development which speaks truth to both the powerful and the powerless within and beyond Africa on why prioritising Africa's development is as pressing as the Global climate catastrophe.

Andrew Glen was born in Scotland and emigrated to Canada in 1912. Initially he worked as an engineer in Toronto, but in 1923 bought a small farm on the outskirts of Pickering. He continued to work on the land for the remainder of his active life and for a period in the 1930's he contributed a regular column to the 'Toronto Star'. He recorded his detailed observations of the changing seasons and farming activities related to the time of year. This book presents a selection of these rural essays, originally written between 1931 and 1938. As social history, these essays presented a vivid picture of a way of life unfamiliar to city dwellers at that time, and now provide a reminder of farming skills, implements such as 'The Old Binder', and procedures no longer witnessed by current country folk. His descriptive skills were extended to his animals and we meet amongst others 'Trotsky the Pup', The Crazy Cow' and 'Lazy Lou', one of his horses.Many of the articles contain a sprinkling of philosophy and politics. Andrew and his wife Dorothy had been staunch members of the Toronto Labour party and he became one of the founder members of the Co-operative Commonwealth Federation (CCF) in 1932, precursor to the National Democratic Party of Canada. This amalgam of talents and interests resulted in his ability to link up the moods of nature with his own hopes and aspirations for the future.

We are different in many aspects, including our appearance, personality, interests. Our home planet Earth is full of various kinds of flowers, fruits, animals. Our equipment, utensils, playthings, and movies we see vary. The world deprived of such variety is monotonous and intolerable. The obvious diversity all around the world gives beauty to our life. The idea for the current book is taken from the field of biodiversity, which refers to the various kinds of living species, including plants, animals, fungi, and bacteria on our home planet earth. Scientists estimate that the total number of species of land plants should be more than 450,000. There are about two million species of animals, most of which are insects. Scientists declare that more than two million marine species exist. It is noteworthy that the earth's biodiversity is so rich that many species on land and the seas have yet to be discovered. We Are Different shows the importance and necessity of this variety with attractive pictures. Unfortunately, the magical earth's biodiversity is seriously at risk because of harmful activities human. I hope one day all humans learn to respect living organisms and have a concern about the environment, ecosystem, and biodiversity.

In Full Circle: Memoir of A Vietnamese-Canadian Librarian, Vinh-The Lam tells the story of his journey from American-trained librarian in South Vietnam to Librarian Emeritus in Canada. After becoming the first US-educated President of the Vietnamese Library Association (VLA) in 1974, Lam worked alongside a team of fellow American-trained librarians to modernize and expand the South Vietnamese library system. He even founded the country's first library science department at V¿n H¿nh University. But after the fall of South Vietnam in 1975, the VLA and all of Lam's achievements were lost. He spent the next six years in poverty, before emigrating to Canada in 1981 and rebuilding his life and career. With a new start in North America, Lam made valuable contributions to the library community, eventually retiring as Librarian Emeritus from the University of Saskatchewan in 2006. When Vietnam appealed to overseas intellectuals to return and help the country move forward in the aftermath of the collapse of the Communist system, Lam and his former VLA team answered the call, ready to help Vietnam thrive in a new era of innovation and progress. This is the personal memoir of Lam's full journey, from Vietnam to Canada and back again.

Poems and illustrations from childhood can have memorable images and sounds which stay with us for a lifetime. Some of the poems have a spiritual quality; a sense of morality and highlight the importance of spending time with loved ones. They also emphasise the value of 'small things' and nature. Young people can often express wisdom beyond their years.Naturalistic illustrations are used in contrast to the familiar, brightly coloured, naïve drawings that are currently popular. The gentle calming images aim to complement and reflect the thought-provoking poetry making it suitable for bedtime reading. Either one or more poems can be read depending on time available, age or concentration of the child. Some illustrations are based on observations from nature and firsthand experiences, in and around the southwest of England. In contrast, there is an introduction to wild animals not native to the UK, i.e., elephant, sea eagle and giraffe.Some of the poems aim to encourage children to enjoy and engage with nature and increase their knowledge (i.e., factual inserts in text). It has been noted that children, in general, lack knowledge and experience of the natural world, unlike their predecessors. By seeking to introduce children to nature, outdoor interests, and experiences, it is hoped this in some way may go towards counteracting a sedentary lifestyle and avoid associated health problems. The book looks to encourage adults and children to read together; to discuss, to observe and explore questions that may arise.Information boxes give factual information about nature, animals, and plants to complement the poems.

Meet Adam - it's his fault whenever his football team loses, Angelina who sabotages her ballet classmates, Billy who can't sit still, Dora who has decided it's time to fall in love, Kathy who knows her own mind when it comes to fashion, Alice who starts a campaign to save the apricot tree in her backyard and Armellieery who has friends named 'Palooma, Cheetah and Paisleee with three e's'. These are a few of the characters who appear in One - a book of monologues for young performers.There are 81 solos in One. They are sometimes comic, sometimes tragic, sometimes magical and sometimes daring - each with something different to offer young people looking for dramatic content that is relevant, engaging and challenging. These performers may be studying Drama at secondary Colleges, university Performing Arts courses, Youth Theatre companies or preparing for eisteddfods and community events.The monologues here will also appeal to teachers of theatre and drama and prove useful in classes based on character and voice development, the use of dramatic elements and stagecraft, use of space, actor-audience relationships and the study of important theatrical theorists. These works will reward 'digging' beneath the surface to discover suggested or hidden meaning. One may also appeal to more mature readers and those with a love of theatre.Chris Dickins is a playwright, theatre director and teacher who has been working in the Performing Arts since 1973. He is a prolific playwright having written around 90 plays - many of which have been specially commissioned for small community companies. Chris' plays have been produced across Australia and Internationally; been studied for VCA Drama courses; used as teaching resources at universities and at NIDA and have been nominated for Victorian Green Room awards. In 1993 Chris represented Australia at the five writers from five Nations ASSITEJ international congress (the children's theatre branch of UNESCO) in Frankfurt, Germany where his theories on theatre were adopted into ASSITEJ archives. Chris shares his life with wife Christine and lives in the rural artisan village of Fish Creek, Victoria, Australia.

Nogo is different. For a start, he is the wrong colour. He is also much too small, has less horns than usual, and a bent tail. After seven decades of being teased and bullied by the other dragons - even the youngsters - Nogo is so fed up he asks his mum for advice, which she reluctantly gives.The following morning, having received vague instructions, he sets off to seek help from the Dragon Queen. He soon meets up with Rondo, the Sprong, who is on a mission to get help for his tribe. They decide to travel together and soon become good friends, working in partnership to overcome problems encountered on their journey.Many weeks later they are relieved to finally arrive at their destination. After a good night's rest, they tell wise old Queen Mag their reasons for travelling to see her. But will she be able to offer them solutions to their problems?

Rainbow Boy and The Magic Flying Carpet whisks readers away on a vibrant journey alongside Rainbow Boy. As he soars through valleys and deserts on his enchanted carpet, he encounters a tapestry of magical friends, each adding a splash of wonder to his adventure. Crafted with a captivating and whimsical style, this tale promises to hold readers spellbound from start to finish.

X in Provence is a novel about obsession, betrayal and survival set in a place that normally conjures up paradise.Soon after English journalist Rai leaves a thriving career in Hong Kong to live with Alain, a brilliant French sculptor in Provence, she is delighted to discover la dolce vita. But she also encounters a darker demimonde - the sex-sodden underbelly of this region of southern France. Call it the 'other' Provence. Rai is captivated by the novelty of it all and the loving reassurances of her charmer beau and is thrilled when he proposes. After marriage, however, Alain turns chilling, and conflict ignites between Rai's intellect and her internal dysfunctions - a treacherous teetering depicted with stark clarity. Alain has a brother - two if you count the dead one - and the dynamics between these divergent characters deepen the plot.The novel offers a new take on an age-old theme: the perils of addiction to highly charismatic, highly narcissistic personalities and what women will do to cling on. Combining splashes of erotica, psychological suspense, mystery and wanderlust, X in Provence is women's fiction at its gripping best.