Bücher veröffentlicht von Austin Macauley

In the chilly winter of 1981, Peter Brume, a budding 26-year-old reporter in Paris, finds his career abruptly halted due to budget cuts. This professional setback spirals him into a spiritual quandary, prompting him to delve deeper into the Catholic faith that has always perplexed him. As part of his exploration, he even commits to celibacy while interviewing priests and religious figures.However, his journey takes an unexpected turn with the entrance of Evelyne, a captivating Parisian. She challenges Peter's binary perception of women and ignites a passion within him. Seeking answers, Peter travels to Catholic Ireland, a land where divorce and abortion are taboo. From trailing a Jesuit up a mountain to enduring the austere rituals of Lough Derg, Peter's journey is both enlightening and tumultuous. Along the way, he encounters priests whose intentions blur the lines between the sacred and the profane.Torn between his spiritual calling and the allure of Evelyne, Peter's quest culminates in Rome. There, amidst the sanctity of the Holy See and in the company of a priest, he faces a life-altering decision: to answer the divine call or to embrace the love that tugs at his heart.

Dive into a poetic tapestry where the author intricately weaves reflections on nature, the sting of loss, the intricacies of relationships, and the myriad hues of life. Using masterful metaphors, she crafts layers of meaning that beckon the reader to explore deeper with each revisit. These poems not only celebrate the rejuvenating power of faith but also resonate and linger long after the last word is read. Conversations with Flowers is a collection that invites and enchants, compelling you to return time and time again.

As the recession of 2008 unfolds, Richard Deatherage, an architectural draftsman with a three-decade career, faces the harsh reality that his beloved profession may soon become obsolete with the rise of computer-aided drafting.Unemployed and grappling with an uncertain future, Richard finds solace in assisting his ailing father while reminiscing about their shared memories, sparked by the family photos adorning the stairway wall.It is within this poignant context that Richard's extraordinary coming-of-age journey unfolds, resurrecting tales lost in time and unveiling a story of resilience, love, and personal growth.

What do you do when the world starts crumbling around you? When work, society, and unrelenting apathy conspire to drive you into the ground? Do you close your eyes and let the dirt pile up? Or grab a shovel and start digging your way out?Kevin decided to buy a truck and a camper and head south with his new wife, ditching his corporate life behind. But fate had other plans, teaming up with mother nature to throw every roadblock in its arsenal along their path. The question is no longer whether he needs a shovel to dig out, but rather a lifeboat to rescue them on their journey to reach Nicaragua.Join Kevin and Mari on their harrowing adventure, motoring straight through the heart of Hurricane Mitch, the deadliest Atlantic hurricane since 1780.

This novel is about Nemo, a minor character who dies early in Dickens's Bleak House and is buried in a pauper graveyard in London. It turns out that Nemo, originally Captain Hawdon, has important relationships with the main characters of the novel. Lady Dedlock, mother of Hawdon's child Esther Summerson, flees from her husband and dies at the gates to this graveyard. Hawdon: A Prequel to Bleak House brings Nemo to life, consistent with the clues laid down by Dickens. Included in this, we follow Captain Hawdon in Afghanistan during the first Afghan war of 1839 to 1842 and then in Ireland during the great famine of the late 1840s. This is a novel about dedication in relationships, the scourge of disease, and anticolonialism in Victorian times.

It is a daily struggle trying to navigate this crazy world as a simple, emotional, and superbly flawed human being.The poems contained in this book delve into relationships that we as human beings must juggle and ultimately master in order to survive this life and become fulfilled, reasonably happy people.The hope is to inspire, educate, amuse, and touch the hearts and souls of the reader through honest and relatable poetic pieces of work by a fellow, sympathetic human being.

The Art of Selling IT Technology to Large Enterprises is a special educational book for IT salespeople.It is intended to be their reference book to generate more business and to add major value to their trusted customers.

Sam and Jemma stood facing the oncoming raiders with no weapons.As the raider drew near, the air shimmers by Sam and Jemma's right hands; an axe appeared in Sam's hand, while a sword appeared in Jemma's.The raiders were dead in a few heartbeats and the weapons shimmered out of existence.The bears were back.

Discover the poignant journey of Natalie as she faces adversity caused by The Cool Kids, her missed school treat, and a disastrous surprise party. However, her mother takes her to a special place, reminding her of the brilliant light within her. Inspired, Natalie learns the importance of shining brightly to guide others through darkness. This uplifting tale is a testament to friendship, resilience, and the transformative power of inner strength.

Color brings joy to our world. We can see color in the variety of birds and animals, color in the cars and houses, color in the rainbows that arch over us. But when Justin saw the incredible colors that tie-dye offered, then he wanted it.Knowing that his mother could do just about anything, he gave her the challenge to figure out how to make him one of those beautiful tie-dye t-shirts. That's when the adventure and fun begins. He had no idea what his mother, and himself, would have to go through to make his wish come true.

The story begins in the womb. Our heroine is born into a very happy life with adoring parents who she comes to love deeply. Then, tragically, she becomes an orphan when her beloved parents are killed in an air crash. She has to go into an orphanage and then a foster home and at long last she is adopted by a lovely couple but she can never love them. She wants to be an actress and eventually ends up in Los Angeles. At the age of twenty-one she inherits a fortune from her parents. She marries a man who she thinks is her dream. But is he her dream or is there another agenda at play?

Unloved, yet strong and spirited, nine year old Charlotte Tetterton survives the cruelty and oppression of the King's family with kindness and love for her animal friends... her only friends, whom she speaks to every day. She tries to make a clever plan to get a letter to her mummy, who is living in a faraway country, in hopes that her mummy would come quickly to rescue her and her older sister Moyra. Moyra has no idea what Charlotte is suffering on a daily basis at the King's house. Charlotte is hesitant to tell Moyra for fear that she would cause her to sacrifice her educational goals because of her and make Moyra very unhappy. When Charlotte's plans fail, she runs in desperation to the friendly village Postmaster who has always been kind to her. Charlotte reveals all to the Postmaster of what has been going on at the King's house that causes her great distress on a daily basis. When the friendly postmaster visits Mrs. King, Charlotte is terrified. She is sure that he has broken his promise to help her and has come to tell Mrs. King all that Charlotte has revealed. Charlotte is quite sure that this can only result in terrible discipline for speaking badly about the King's family to such a respected man in the village. Charlotte dreams of a handsome Prince coming to rescue her as in the story of Cinderella...

The events of this novel take place in London and Manchester. Sofia tells her life story to Victoria, a young girl, as they stand on Westminster Bridge in the heart of the vibrant city of London. Sofia's life story starts after Big Ben of sound announcing her events, as a child in primary school to her adolescent years, and then becoming a medical student at Queen Mary University while battling breast cancer. Her journey in the past explains the trials and the hell she faced after going through the surgery of eradication. Sofia had to continue her studies if she wanted to become a doctor, but first she'd have to learn to be emotionally stronger to be able to move forward. Sofia spent time researching the growth of human organs, therefore, she wrote a medicine research about that, for it she would to find someone to work with her and that what happened when met with professor Anna scientist and director of the Medical Research Center (MRC) at Manchester University to discuss her findings and to see if there was a possibility to research them in reality. Anna agreed sharing that with Sofia and could be beneficial to the world even though it was so complex topic. Victoria is taken in with Sofia's story because her friend Jasmine has breast cancer but she refuses the surgery of eradication. Victoria hopes that Sofia's inspiration can help to convince Jasmine to get surgery for survival. What if Jasmine still refuses eradication? Will she choose death? What will be the alternative if Sofia could convince her? Will Sofia and professor Anna's medical research provide solutions to science? This is what the novel will tell us.

In this third book of a series, the community are trying to set up a flying school to teach the young elves and fairies how to fly. Alfred helps them set up a camp for the participants. Billy and Lionel are invited to attend and help out. Madam Erle is up to her tricks causing concern as usual. Her grandson Tristan is lost and there is a search for him. Finally, they have a graduation to celebrate: the flying school graduates.

This book is a journey through subliminal thought, A narrative of time where no fear is sought, Tales that spill love over page from pen, From this Kintsugi heart I'd not condemn, Rambling travels along winding trails, Meandering brooks sing, chanting prevail, Holding out hostage for hands that do harm, Faith centred hearts erupting with charm Blood pours from the veins of my devoted nib, While scholars lead verses of taunt and squib, Let your senses take over from all in mind, The natural direction is awfully kind.

When Terry Ellis sees Eric Bell in town one day, he's puzzled because Eric's been dead for 18 months. Hoping to uncover the truth, Terry embarks on an event-filled quest that leads him to encounter a rich and varied cast of characters, each with their own story to tell. Based in and around a small city in the far north of England, Eric Bell explores how, in a community where everyone seems to know everyone else, a man must find a way to disappear in order to save his family. Shifting between past and present, truth and deception, and the uncertainty of memory, nothing - and nobody - is as it first seems. Part-mystery, part-thriller, part-memoir, this twisting psychological drama examines the particular difficulties facing men losing their grip on life, love and ambition as time erodes previous certainties and the future looks hazy...

In the heart of London, Jessamine Lawrence and Cassidy Wells operate a discreet yet thriving magical cleansing business. They're the go-to duo for banishing magical nuisances and unwelcome ethereal guests. But their quiet existence is shattered when witches across the country begin meeting untimely ends. Teaming up with Jessamine's police officer brother, Bryce, and the spirited elf, Perrie, they unearth a dark, demonic conspiracy threatening their world. As the stakes rise, the group must pool their talents, wits, and courage to confront and vanquish this looming malevolence. Dive into a tale of magic, mystery, and a race against time to save a world on the brink.

Revelling in the use of colours, seasons and much more to touch upon women's unsung attributes and giving voice for their sufferings, this book speaks of the centrality of women in a just society. In addition, it also touches on the roles of children, of politics, and the environment in such a society.