Bücher veröffentlicht von Austin Macauley

In the snow-covered depths of a St. Paul park, the lifeless body of a young man sends shockwaves through the community. Detectives Anders Holt and Jo Mulaney, teaming up for the first time, are determined to uncover the truth behind the murder. Despite the prevailing belief in a resident ghost at St. Francis Academy, they know the killer is human, a dangerous adversary hiding in plain sight. As they delve deeper, a web of secrets unravels, leading them to realize that multiple killers may be involved, and that they themselves are in the crosshairs. Racing against time, Holt and Mulaney must navigate a treacherous path of deception and danger, their own lives hanging in the balance as they work to expose the chilling conspiracy and bring justice to those who have fallen victim.

In the bustling atmosphere of a Manhattan bar, a talented bartender and economist hailing from the serene landscapes of Vermont unwittingly stumbles upon a web of deceit, orchestrated by an international syndicate of criminals. Unbeknownst to him, the peculiar acoustics of the bar grant him access to their covert conversations, setting the stage for a thrilling adventure.Amidst this dangerous world, our protagonist finds solace in an unexpected love interest, whose unwavering support becomes instrumental in unraveling the nefarious plot of international arms smuggling. From renegades in the United States to shadowy figures in Russia, Chechnya, and Turkey, a captivating tale unfolds, weaving short, lively dialogues, high-stakes financial transactions, grisly murders, and intriguing historical and geographical references into a truly unique and exhilarating light thriller.As a native of Northern Vermont, the bartender named Winkler brings a distinct perspective to the narrative. Drawing upon personal experiences biking through the breathtaking mountain trails of his homeland, as well as his encounters in the bustling streets of Manhattan, the author seamlessly integrates vivid descriptions and occasional historical insights, adding depth and fascination to the story. The arms smuggling operation spans across continents, taking the reader on a thrilling journey through Russia, Ukraine, and ultimately culminating in the heart of Africa.

Nigeria presents an enthralling case study for understanding developing architypes in interreligious encounters in Africa. The global community needs a cultural understanding and sensitivity for productive engagement with the Arab and non-Arab Muslim world. The Nigeria religious exigencies provide a requisite intelligence into the challenges facing a global community seeking to foster peace. Without a domain of tolerance, love, equity and justice, Nigeria will continually be immured by pessimism, parochialism, cynicism and mutual suspicion. Despite being the largest economy in Africa and the most populous Black country, Nigeria demonstrates incessantly an uncommon fault-line between Christianity and Islam.The significance of this goes beyond the borders of Nigeria but has become a global showcase anywhere the two religions exist contemporaneously. Nigeria is the nexus between west and central Africa. Rooted in the dusty Sahel of the north, the savannah plains, the rich rainforests of the Atlantic coast, the rocky hills of the West, and the oil-filled swamps of the Delta. Nigeria is the beauty, sound, vision, passion and the soul of the African continent.In Nigeria, the Nigeria Pentecostal-Charismatic Movement possesses a distinctive flair that demands a holistic understanding of the movement's historical, cultural, fundamental and religious dimensions in a multifarious religious landscape. The disquisition of the movement's political cognizance, identity, power, authority, theology, popular culture, ethics and missiological impact in northern Nigeria presents a fine embroidery of their trials, frustrations and challenges, but inveterate in faith, hope and love that opens up innovative panoramas of peaceful dialogical prospects and coexistence between Christians and Muslims in northern Nigeria.In Nigeria - Politics, Religion, Pentecostal-Charismatic Power and Challenges, Akintayo Emmanuel reconnoiters the complex missiological hindrances challenging the Nigerian Pentecostal-Charismatic Movement. Their contextual missional landslide disheveled with complicated paradoxes in the way the Christian majority have responded to Muslims in northern Nigeria is anatomized. The Nigerian Pentecostal-Charismatic Movement's puissance to solve some of Nigeria political, ideological, cultural and spiritual dimensions of crisis and sectarian violence is achievable if the movement can mitigate her missiological hindrances.The responses of Nigerian Pentecostal-Charismatic Movement to Nigeria's socio-political and ethno-religious complexities can construct a great future for the soul of Nigeria. They do not only have the capacity to provide the Christian alternatives to Nigeria's peculiarities, they can also stimulate Nigeria's deification among other nations by continuing to dis...

In the depths of the forest, a tiny, injured kitten fights against the odds, left alone and abandoned. The reasons behind its abandonment and its crippling condition remain a haunting mystery.This compelling tale unravels the extraordinary journey of Freddie, as he faces personal loss and learns to navigate the harsh realities of survival. But hope flickers amidst the darkness when a remarkable bond forms between the timid feline and a compassionate soul. Enter Mrs. J, a truly extraordinary person whose heart overflows with kindness and empathy, as she takes pity on the little ginger cat.Through patience, understanding, and unwavering compassion, Mrs. J gradually earns Freddie's trust over an extended period. And within this fragile trust, an enduring friendship begins to bloom-one that defies the boundaries between species. Their extraordinary connection, witnessed by an inquisitive observer who becomes an integral part of Freddie's life, showcases the transformative power of even the smallest acts of kindness.Within these pages, readers are immersed in a tale that celebrates the incredible bond that can arise from a compassionate gesture-a bond that blossoms into unwavering loyalty and forever friendship. With its eloquent and evocative prose, this book beckons both young readers and seasoned storytellers alike, offering a poignant insight into the transformative potential of love and compassion. Complemented by stunning illustrations that breathe life into every page, this enchanting tale is destined to become a cherished treasure for generations to come.

This little booklet should be a valuable addition to the literary material aimed at 9 to 11-year-old children still in their formative years.In the present culture of materialism where the allure of affluence and ease has so dulled and tainted the "sensitivities" of individuals to intolerance, hatred, and prejudice, it becomes more important for parents and teachers alike to instil in their children those core character-building values of decency, integrity, and truth that are such essential elements of a stable and healthy society.Using simple language, the author has so cleverly incorporated such anecdotes into her narrative that are likely to influence young and receptive readers in subtle and positive ways.

One typical morning as we were dashing about getting ready for breakfast, watching for the school bus, and grabbing lunches, 7-year-old Frankie asked that very pertinent question to us while pointing at our two Golden retrievers. "Hey, Mom, what do you think Bailey and Kayla do all day when they are home alone?" I immediately responded without skipping a beat, "Oh they relax and sleep on their pillows all day, I'm sure."Not true.Whether you live in a rural town like us where everyone has a least three dogs or in a city where you may have one dog or a couple of smaller ones in your family, the question is there."What do the dogs do all day while I am at school?"This is the whimsical story of what perhaps happens while our families are at work and school and our beloved dogs are home alone all day.Their antics may surprise you, and will certainly make you laugh, as you come to the realization that our four-legged family members are very similar to us! And while we are thinking they are sleeping soundly waiting for that front door to open at the end of the day, they are most likely exhausted from all of the fun and excitement from their adventure-packed day.

Broken trust. Broken promises. Shame, confusion, and guilt. Unimaginable violence. Then the War came, and the cycle started anew. This is the story of Kurt, a Bavarian infantryman serving somewhere on the Western Front during the First World War. He is like many of his comrades and not a few of his enemies: he fights a war within a war, a singular combat against what he knows of love, hate, sex, addiction, and abuse. A combat against monsters both real and otherwise. Combat in the First World War was a dehumanizing experience.Gone was glory and individual heroics. Gone too were the fluttering flags and colorful uniforms. Gone was color altogether.In this alien world death came from afar, the enemy hidden from view. New and terrifying technologies elevated killing to previously unheard-of industrial levels and rendered battlefields into lifeless moonscapes.Yet while surrounded by this maelstrom Kurt faces an enemy that is still very much human - himself. Which combat will prove more deadly? In war, when men are wounded, they are called casualties. But what are men called when they are wounded before their fight begins?

Before the tempest roared to life, the grandmother's eyes were fixed upon a distant glow amidst the clouds. With a knowing sigh, she murmured, "The time has finally come."As Batis extinguished his birthday candles, an ethereal whisper emerged from the dissipating smoke. An ancient voice beckoned him towards an unseen path.With a celestial threat looming, Batis must embark on a quest - fleeing from sky-born pursuers who seek him. Guided by his grandmother, who unlocks a suitcase brimming with tales and truths, their adventure unfolds.Dive into a world where myths breathe and destiny is written in the stars.

The book of Luke shows how Jesus' love for people inspired him to use his unique power from the spirit of God to instill faith in those whom he healed.In this book, we see the eighteen acts of healing mentioned in the Book of Luke in easy-to-read and understanding rhymes for all ages.Jesus' healing ability is still available today for all those who come to him, in humility and faith, so that with our asking we may receive healing for ourselves and for others.In today's world, Jesus is needed as much or more than ever.

Stardust is a snow angel in heaven waiting for her first assignment to top a Christmas tree. She is very excited and hopes to be picked for a grand, tall tree because she has been practicing every minute to be the best tree-topper she can be.Tessie is a young girl whose family can't afford a tree this year. She is very sad and gathers branches to make her own tree.Come and see what happens when the two of them get together for a glorious Christmas!

Have you lost weight by cutting out lots of calories, and then gained it all back? That's what almost always happens. It wasn't because you were weak - it was because you can't lose weight permanently with a short-term weight-loss plan. But you can lose as much weight as you want to - for good - with a calorie change so small you'll hardly notice it! This amazing new book tells you how.Diets and drugs let you lose a lot of weight quickly by drastically reducing your calorie intake. But you can't do that forever - it becomes dangerously unhealthy. When the drastic calorie reduction ends - as it inevitably must - you'll almost certainly go back to eating as you did before it started. And when you do, you'll regain the weight you suffered so to lose, because your weight is directly related to your daily calorie intake. The new weight-loss medicines admit that you'll regain the weight you lost when you stop taking them. And quick-weight-loss diets can't go on for long without leading to malnutrition - that's why their advertisements say things like "Lose twenty pounds in three weeks" but never mention what happens later. In fact, for reasons explained in the book, most people wind up weighing more than before they started losing. That's why, despite billions of dollars spent annually on weight loss products, the average weight of Americans has gone up by thirty pounds since 1960.There's an easy, healthy way to lose weight permanently. It's called exponential weight loss, and this book explains how it works. Your body only requires about fifteen calories per pound to maintain itself each day. So cutting out 150 calories - the amount in a can of soda or a bag of chips - leaves your body unable to support ten pounds of your weight. To maintain itself, it will get the extra daily energy it needs by burning some of your stored fat, eventually using up ten pounds of it to get back in balance. It's slower, because that's how your body responds to a small change. But it's healthier. And it lasts, because your body adjusts once and for all to its new calorie balance. It's the roadmap you need to reach your long-term weight goal - and stay there.

No one, including Makeda herself, thought that she was ready to rule the Kingdom. But when a decision by the Council Elders threatens her ability to even try, Makeda is forced to show them that sometimes a woman is King! And she's called the Queen of Sheba!

The story revolves around the Skylers, a very old and wealthy family in a small town.The family is preparing for a charity fundraiser that they throw each year, but this year is different. A mysterious visitor with potential for harm towards the family and the family's employees has returned.The family sets a trap to find and capture the individual using a new employee as bait, but the outcome of the plan does more damage to the family than any of them could have imagined.

Nerissa's Ring is the last two words of William Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice.It is "upside down" because the merchants in the play were on a pilgrimage from Venice to Belmont, the home of the queenly princess, Portia, whose assistant was Nerissa. Shakespeare asserts that one can get from Venice to Belmont either by land or by sea. It turns out Belmonte is an inland town in northeastern Portugal which fits that geography.Furthermore, today's Belmonte is the home of some 300 Jews (among its population of 3,000) who have lived there since the 16th century as "Christians," but in the 1980s they "came out" publicly as Jews. Although no secret to the Gentiles, they literally had worshiped their Jewish God underground, while also dutifully attending church and silently telling God that place was nothing but a pile of stones. Such were the consequences of the Spanish and Portuguese Inquisitions (Shakespeare probably anglicized Belmont, dropping the "e").

The Words That Bleed is a volume of poems and original illustrations that reflects on life's journey in a bold way, reminding everyone who is battling their own challenges that they are seen....Strength is a mixture of things.In some ways, strength can be determined by how hard it is to knock you down, but the measuring factor is how many times you manage to get back up even with weight on your shoulder...The Words That Bleed interlaces many elements to form a gripping story of loss, adoration, betrayal, and self-discovery as it explores various sentiments. Encouraging others to digest life in a new way, this book provides a space for others to dream so that they may embrace the possibilities ahead of them.Within the lines inspired by the bowels of an ever-busy imagination, The Words That Bleed uses a range of emotions to create a transfixing illustration of life experiences. As a continuation of Delaney's first collection of poetry, The Truth That Hides, she inspires others to look beyond their own view. No matter how far you have to search for good, it's sprinkled all around you. Waiting for its recognition.

Imagine a 12-year-old girl being told by society that she is displeasing to God and to the world because of who she is. This is where her journey begins. She grew up in the 1960s when being queer was, well, queer. Amidst the clamor of the voices of society, she learns to turn her collar to the wind and keep moving. She is determined to flee the dust and dampness of the closet which becomes her safe, albeit lonely, haven. In spite of closet dwelling, she manages to create a face to meet the faces that she meets along the way. Slowly cracking the door of the closet and peeping out becomes an ongoing endeavor. Finally, in defiance, she is able to throw open the closet door and walk out into the sunshine. The journey is scary and exciting and freeing.Although we all have a journey from cradle to grave, they are all different as they reflect our individual beings. Won't you journey with me for a space of time?

Detective Inspector Ron Scott of K Division, Greenock, Police Scotland, and his team are investigating a series of murders committed by a killer they are calling 'The Gardener.' Curiously, the victims have been murdered by a perpetrator who uses common garden tools as his weapons of choice. In addition, a four-year-old girl has been brazenly abducted from a shopping mall by a man, in full sight of security cameras. Greenock police have a lot on their hands, and time is of the essence.

Barbwire Noose® is a movement for human rights activism and empowerment, born out of the author's fight for better quality of life for disabled clients in government care. The brand promotes the idea of creating positive change at a governance level and encourages nonconformity in the face of injustice. Inspired by the slogan "Fear Is The Root Of All Weakness®," Barbwire Noose® strives for a better world and offers empowering lessons on standing up against authority and fighting for change. Follow the journey of Princess Marcia #406 as she confronts government neglect and harassment in the disabilities sector and beyond.