Bücher veröffentlicht von Austin Macauley

Sigfluence is a word invented by Dr. John F. Loase. It means significant, long term, positive influence. After 20 plus years of research, Loase had a big breakthrough. He found that sigfluence was the best predictor of a satisfying life. Sigfluence is to the human spirit, what exercise is to the human body.This book features sigfluence role models like Mother Teresa, Victor Frankl, and Jimmy Carter as well as practical advice to enhance your sigfluence legacy.

From the opening chapter, we read:"It is time to rewrite ancient history! The chronology of ancient history as presented by modern secular scholarship is totally and emphatically bogus! The entire subject of biblical chronology, as well as all ancient world chronology, is herein challenged as never before."Now, for the first time, Mr. Finch corrects the errors of past chronological studies. With this important research, it is now possible to finally create a chronology of the ancient world that, at long last, fits all the pieces perfectly together. This timely study puts biblical chronology together in a new light and is conclusively a breakthrough investigation that cannot be ignored. This exciting research is a must-read for all biblical students henceforward.

It all started in Toronto, Ontario in a coffee shop on the Southside corner of Church and King Street right across the street from St. James Cathedral. Joanna White was having a difficult time in her office as well as in her marriage as her husband had recently walked out on her. Joanna is trying to restructure her life when she's interrupted by Jamaican-born Henrietha Browne, who had just walked in forcefully pulling her chair out, sitting down, taking a sip of her coffee then humming a song and tapping in rhythm close by. Intrigued by Henrietha's carefree nature and desperate to get out of her own thoughts, Joanna asks Henrietha to join. Henrietha agrees and quickly bonds with Joanna while exchanging stories of pain, defeat, and abuse. From that day forward, they were inseparable; making plans to continue to share stories as they explore Toronto.Waiting for the World to Change speaks about marriage and domestic work. Susan Ottawa, a black lawyer in Toronto, and Anita Kingsley, a domestic worker, had met in the same building where they live. One day, they were having lunch and Susan had a book that she had just bought. In anger, she threw a book titled "Is marriage for White People" on the table. The root of Susan's anger comes from knowing she's struggling to find a man and men from all different walks of life are quicker to marry white women before the thought of a black woman crosses their mind. Anita drew a comparison to domestic work. As a college educated woman, she too, found it very difficult to find a job outside of domestic work and in her field of study. She finds herself asking "Is domestic work just for black people?" And it continues.

When moving up the corporate ladder depends on the success to the second language proficiency test, an employee's anxiety could reach a dramatic height."The funny part about Perdida's cry was the tears. Normally, except for Black Africans, people's tears run through their noses. Don't ask me why. That really baffles me. On the other hand, African people's tears come directly out of their eyes and quietly run through their cheeks before vanishing somewhere in the beard, for those who have one. Perdida's tears were following the latter pattern. Was she some kind of a repressed Black African? Hard to say. But for sure, she didn't look Black at all. With her blond hair, her blue eyes, and her shining light complexion, she must have been of Swedish descent. I ventured toward her classroom, wondering what was actually going on."

Hello,My sweet little friend!This tiny book has a wonderful and mysterious story to tell you...Perhaps we could even call it a little miracle of nature.A miracle that only a few chosen ones have witnessed.The Secret of the Bubble Bees is more than just a simple book and a fairy tale. It is a concept which has been designed to inspire imagination, creativity, and mindset development in children, in a value-based growth environment.

This book was written at the request of a great teacher in order to support spiritual practitioners of various paths better integrate their spiritual experiences, vijñ¿na, with an understanding of how and why they happen: jñ¿na. This is not intended solely as a spiritual memoir. The author shares her personal experiences as an authentic example of a person's journey of self-inquiry, self-knowledge and self-actualization.Her use of Sanskrit and citations from relevant treatises ground contemporary practice in an ancient lineage of practice and theory that support the choices we make in our daily life even now. Our journeys are sometimes joyful; sometimes, challenging: all necessary to our personal evolution.As the ancient grammarians attest, this focus on our individual s¿dhan¿ inevitably plays a significant role in the evolution of the planet that is up for anyone who accepts the auspicious responsibility of experiencing the unity of the Self in order to support the diversity of shapes and forms in this breath-taking universe and university of our life.

If you are ever lucky enough to receive an invitation to a wedding in Poland, make sure you RSVP... ASAP. It happened to me. I was invited and travelled to Poland along with 50 other Aussie guests. I knew nothing about Poland. Nothing save the fact that every Polish name seemed to end in ski, ska, or sko. Australia's highest mountain - Mount Kosciusko, was named after a Polish explorer. If you'd like to find out more about the natural wonders of Poland, the heritage sites, the beautiful, wide landscape, and why so many travellers choose to go to the land of zloty and pierogi, then this book has been bookmarked for you. The laughs, the landscape, the characters, the sheer beauty of it all. Come travel with me and find out for yourself what all the fuss is about.

In The Lane and Other Poems, readers are transported to a unique setting: opposite a sobering-up unit in the heart of Adelaide's CBD. Amidst the nightly commotion and close encounters with the rawness of humanity, one might expect tales of chaos. Yet, these poems are imbued with the serenity of nature, the whisper of trees, and the vast expanse of the sky. The moon, a recurring muse, casts its gaze upon the world below, often reflecting on the crowns of human heads. While the collection does not shy away from the grittier aspects of life, presenting poignant portraits of individuals in turmoil, it also captures moments of genuine connection. The author's interactions with many of these souls, from casual conversations to a memorable embrace and blessing from an African spiritualist, add depth and humanity to the narrative. This anthology is a testament to finding beauty and connection in unexpected places, and the resilience of the human spirit amidst adversity.

Liza Lee remembered her childhood where personal financial management wasn't taught at home nor at school besides to save the money. An unforeseen and traumatic event in Liza's life as a 19-year-old became a catalyst for financial awareness and change. Often, Liza and her teenage son would spend quality time together. When they chatted about finances and investments, her son would relate and reflect back on the virtual in-game economy that he played. As a young adult, he wanted to know - how to make money; how to keep the money and how to spend it effectively. Liza offers inspired insight into financial management, providing self-awareness of your financial objectives to bring about changes in investment behaviour and the resulting financial rewards. Bring Me Wealth Please explores some real-life scenarios, sharing some of strategic ideas to navigate finances for wealth accumulation, including financial recording; tracking; monitoring; forecasting; and budgeting. Liza takes you behind the scenes to understand financial management, showing you how to track and monitor your everyday financial activities and property investments; ways to determine how your investments have performed over time; and strategies to provide additional returns to grow your wealth.

Step back in time and go with Reuben Catt as he works on the land. Follow his adventures and share his deepest thoughts. Will Evie agree to marry him? Will he be able to sustain his Calvinistic faith? What will happen to his best friend, Jake? Will the boy die by hanging? As the seasons unfold, the mysteries unravel. And some dreams come true.

Ben, 15, was difficult, withdrawn and liable to sulk and with the years had become ever more unhappy. His sister Jessica, 18, had become mother to him after their mother died of cancer, and Dad was most of his time in London running his import export business. Tom, 25, their brother has been a forever student and wants a last fling, skiing the winter in Canada, but as a fresh tragedy strikes all plans go awry. It seems someone wants them all dead, but who? Ben's psychological problem comes to the fore and Jessica, old beyond her years deals with that and the threats to both their lives as they hide out in the less populated areas of Scotland. At last Ben feels able to confide in his sister. The COVID-19 pandemic interferes with life just as Ben has found himself and new friends but Jessica manages him and manages to keep them safe to find new lives.

This is a story of the casual criminality that is required to navigate the bureaucracy and business in general. Sometimes this is necessary for the system to operate, sometimes a mere convenience, sometimes for financial gain or even just a helping hand for another human being. The story covers the sloth, incompetence and pure evil of the Civil Service and their interaction with private business. It tells of what really happens in the inner workings of private businesses and their interaction with their overlords in intimate detail. This is a story seldom, if ever told, because those that know don't write, and those who write don't know. It covers the wonderful world of dodgy finance and operating a large business without capital. It is a story of human endurance and persistence and eventual victory of a sort. The story begins with a description of life in rural Queensland about thirty years after the original white settlement, covers the construction of major infrastructure when rural industries were expanding rapidly and the early years of the iconic mineral industry at Mount Isa. The author knew well at least eight men who spent a considerable stretch in jail and can say that none of them were bad men and at least three were men of higher moral standards and love of their fellow man than the general population. This is in contrast to some of the very senior public servants with whom he crossed swords, who were pure evil and grossly incompetent to boot.

Why doesn't our politics 'do what it says on the tin'? What on earth happened to 'Truth', 'Responsibility', 'Honesty' and 'Trust'? The words and concepts have long been familiar. They are all 'on the tin', so to speak. But not much sign, anywhere, of putting them into practice! So what actually needs to change? Not just our values or our ideas but, surely, our behaviour, our habits. We don't just need a description of the changes we want to see, but an understanding of how we can BE those changes. And this is where meditation comes in. Meditation not just as thinking, but as actions that we practise until they become habits. To enable us not only to think differently about politics but to develop forms of awareness that enable us to respond more effectively - with greater self-knowledge, imagination and sensitivity. So this is a book for us to practise with, and the final section is a practical guide to meditation methods. The details of the meditation practices are derived largely from the philosophical and psychological teachings of Buddhism, but the book is intended for those of any faith (or none) or of any political persuasion. So enjoy: perhaps this book will make all the difference!

Tears of Gold is a thrilling tale of magic, action, fear, and danger. Four young boys set out on a camping trip in the west of Ireland in the 1960s, unknowingly pursued by an ancient evil that seeks the spirit of one of them. As they sit around their campfire, an old storyteller arrives and regales them with a tale of a magical land called Tir, filled with monsters, demons, heroes, and dragons. One man's desperate search for redemption. As the old man tells his tale, the darkness around their camp seems to tighten, waiting for the opportunity to strike. The boys soon realize that not only are their own souls at risk, but the very soul of the world itself hangs in the balance.

Edna isn't your ordinary witch; she's mischievous and delightful in equal measure. With several centuries under her belt, she has a quirky perspective on life and often finds herself in humorous predicaments, especially when she regards the folks around her as the odd ones.Unlike us mere mortals, Edna isn't bound by the usual consequences. Groundings? Docked allowances? Confiscated gadgets? Not for Edna, who amusingly thinks a tablet is just a remedy for headaches. Running low on gold coins? A quick spell showers her with riches. If only 'them humans,' as she fondly refers to us, could have it that easy!Edna has a soft spot for her menagerie of pets, whether it's her playful dog, melodious budgie, cuddly cat, or even her massive dinosaur. (Who knew a brontosaurus could be so endearing?) While she often finds humanity a tad irksome, she's managed to coexist with the teeming billions of us. As for humanity ever fully embracing Edna's peculiar charm? Well, that remains to be seen!

When the author reached the age of eighty, and was no longer able to travel much, he began to put a few words on paper; his motivation was to keep his mind alert as his muscles weakened. Some of these 'musings' attempted to be amusing, without much success. Others were reactions to articles in the Australian newspaper, in the days when he could afford to have it delivered every day. Then he got carried away and began to deliberately wear different hats; a sportswriter one day, a current affairs commentator on another day, an arrogant book-reviewer the next. All the opinions expressed are his own, based upon wide reading and a good memory, so that ideas spawned by a book on theoretical physics began to mix with stories of the Brith Raj in India. And his sound Catholic upbringing, based on his father's love of Rerum Novarum, began to embrace the results of living for a while in a strongly Buddhist society. So, if you are looking for historical accuracy you will not find it here: he has kept no notes or references; what is in his head has leaked out through his word-processer. It is curiously therapeutic; a bit like going to Confession but not quite.

Become the main character of this incredible journey as you discover something truly unique about yourself that no one can take away from you. Create your own characters, meet new ones. And live a story that you can recreate as many times as you like without ever making a mistake. The story that you help create is the chance to take part in something really special about yourself that you really want to do and no one can tell you that you can't. You can be funny; you can be serious; you can be famous, and create something for yourself that no one has ever seen or heard of before. Who will you be today?

Laundry Town is a captivating adventure that takes readers on a journey through a parallel universe called Planet Toxicant. Magee, a girl doing her laundry on Earth, is unexpectedly transported through a magical Washing Machine named Chrome to this dark world made of the poisons and toxins unleashed by industrialization. With the help of Professor Spotless and his eco-friendly inventions, Magee sets out to save both Planet Toxicant and Earth. The story is narrated by Chrome, who takes on a human form and acts as a spy, providing invaluable insight into the enemy's plans. Magee must venture into Radiant City to battle the fierce characters created by Professor Radiant to stop her from seizing the Energy Formula X, a crucial component for powering the Circle Wing, a special spaceship that will help her escape. Along the way, Magee encounters the Laundry Town People, who aid her in her quest to save both planets. Despite numerous obstacles and challenges, including treacherous spaceships and toxic washers, Magee never loses sight of her ultimate goal: to create a cleaner, safer world for future generations using Professor Spotless's innovative Eco-Time Washers. Laundry Town is a thrilling and imaginative adventure that will captivate readers of all ages. Join Magee on her quest to save the universe and see what amazing adventures await!