Bücher veröffentlicht von Austin Macauley

Leaving a rural Northamptonshire comprehensive to study philosophy at University College London was always going to be a jarring experience for Fergus Malone. Growing up in a big Irish immigrant family had already made him a bit of an outsider, after all. Though insistent that he can forge his own destiny, Fergus abruptly learns that forces he had barely even acknowledged implacably compete to shape him: claims of blood, brain, heart and flesh all clamour to be heard. Beneath it all, as he faces inner crisis, Fergus finds himself re-enacting the ancient and unending quarrel between poetry and philosophy. What's love got to do with it? Maybe everything.

Bill Milton's poetry is a tour de force and is never far away from the experience of every day life and treads a fine line between the sublime and humourous. Most readers will be able to identify with many of the subjects covered, as Milton's poetry manages to vividly paint a picture of daily life in postwar Britain. Many of the poems have hidden depths intended to invoke a smile with some clever wordplay. This is Milton's second collection in his trilogy of light-hearted poetry.

Ashton struggles with university. He doesn't have many friends but fills his time with coaching and training, looking to become a professional fighter. One day, his twin sister reminds him of an expensive event that their parents are hosting. Loads of rich and significant guests will be joining the family for food and business conversation. Gorgeous women and suited men littering their mansion. The security business is booming. A person can change forever in a single moment, their whole world in a series of them. At this high-profile and heavily-guarded event, Ashton and his family's lives are turned upside down.

In the depths of time, an ancient organization has silently protected humanity from the shadows. From the legendary Knights of Camelot to the enigmatic Knights Templar, they have endured across centuries, ensuring mankind's safety. Presently known as The Darkness Organisation, they sacrifice their existence in the darkness so that humanity can thrive in the light. Their solemn duty lies in shielding mankind from the unimaginable creatures of lore: dragons, werewolves, and vampires-mythical beings that periodically slip through a rift in space, bridging the gap between our world and theirs. These incursions have given birth to the legends that have echoed through time. At the heart of the turmoil, their leader, Michael, grapples with unrequited love, consumed by a pain that clouds his judgment. The world teeters on the edge, besieged by relentless incursions. The otherworldly realm sets its sights on Earth, seeking its bountiful resources to sustain the myriad beings that dwell within. Amidst rampant disease, unchecked werewolf and vampire rampages, and the fiery destruction wrought by dragons, Michael faces an overwhelming predicament. With a dwindling team by his side, he joins forces with the UK government, desperately seeking a solution to save them all. Michael and his dedicated team must unearth a path to triumph, for failure will mark the end of humanity. As darkness rises and hope dwindles, they stand as the last line of defence against annihilation.

Ever since Congo was handed to Leopold II, the humanitarian king of Belgium in the late 19th century, a trickle of reports on human rights abuse have been coming down from the dense jungles. After recent media attention back home, the British government has asked Roger Casement, their representative in the African free state, to look into these claims. He travels deep into Congo's interior, to the shores of Lake Mantumba, where a local man named Nsala helps him expose the truth while a Belgian official Gaspard Bunschoten tries his best to maintain an illusion that is doomed to fall apart.

A lifetime spent fighting for his country has left Pharaoh Ramesses the Third with enemies both within and outside his court. When a plot to take his life emerges, it is up to a naïve young girl from an outlying district of his kingdom to uncover the conspiracy. As she delves deeper, she encounters shuddering horror and perilous danger, but she also finds unexpected allies: one bound by duty, and one driven by love. But will their efforts be enough to save the Living God? With those sworn to protect him turning against him, Ramesses is more vulnerable than ever before. Can he trust anyone, even those who have professed their loyalty and love? Find out in this gripping tale of political intrigue and dangerous secrets.

A "screenplay" in words. Destructive greed-fuelled betrayal and intrigue is set against the backdrop of the amazing Australian outback. A contrast of good and evil keeps the reader anxiously turning the page. A diverse cast of characters makes this "read" one that has the readers choosing decidedly their favourite character. A trail of twists and double cross lead the reader across the outback to Sydney and back again. A detective with justice on his mind is relentless in solving the case. His dedication sets an example to his team, and the "human" side of the law is revealed. Lynette Ashton is a top-notch storyteller who brings the mystical outback vividly to life in this enthralling crime story. A Shot in the Silence is a fresh, modern, suspenseful story, keeping the reader on edge until the last page.

Northern Ireland in 1971-72 is a time of extreme violence that tests the people and the security forces to their limits. A soldier turned terrorist sworn to kill his former comrades. Slaughter on the streets as bombs shatter the lives of the innocents. Bomber Brown finds himself in the thick of the action. Sometimes with his elite recce platoon but often on his own, relying on his training and initiative to survive when faced with the man determined to kill him! Face to face, gun to gun! The survivor will be the one with the steady hand, deadliest aim, and the will to win! "The dream was back and no matter how many times Bomber shot the man he couldn't kill him. He just had to watch the man's mouth uttering words that he couldn't hear!" There was no escape from the dream, so Bomber screamed at God to help him!

Love, hate, sibling rivalry, the Italian mafia, the Vatican, mental disorders, and war are some of the topics that will engulf you in this family saga that has its beginnings in Alciello, a small village in the mountainous region of Naples from where twins Alessandro and Nicola descend. Alessandro will be the first to become a coffee magnate of Rome and Nicola to be the personal secretary of Pope Leo XIII. Their search for "black gold" in the island of Puerto Rico will unite them in spite of their philosophical and religious differences and will plunge Alessandro into the midst of the Spanish-American War of 1898.

December 1971 - The dark days of the short but brutal Indian-Pakistan War. In an East Bengali village near the front lines, a young Pakistani girl hurrying home from a shopping errand witnesses her family home destroyed, her parents killed in an indiscriminate rocket attack by Pakistan fighter bombers. In 1997, the body of a teenage schoolboy is dragged from the River Dart in South Devon. Several years later both dramatic events will have dire consequences for celebrated author Miles Betteridge and respected pathologist Margo Betteridge. Whilst the Devon CID buckle under the onslaught of a series of vicious and cleverly planned rapes and murders paralysing the Southwest, the team at Moorland Forensic Consultants struggle to cope with a new team member. Working in conjunction with DCI Will Parker, things reach a thrilling climax and finally the truth behind events long ago on the subcontinent come to light. Doctor James Sinclair and sibling forensic psychologist Katie battle to hold the business together amidst devastating professional and personal upheaval.

Timmy is an only child and has just moved into an old house with his Mum and Dad a day before his ninth birthday. While his Mum prepares his birthday dinner, he manages to force the strange door under the stairs to open. He soon finds out the door leads to a dirty old cellar full of junk. While exploring in the cellar he spots an old trunk shut tight with age. Suddenly the trunk slowly vibrates then bursts open! He rushes over and looks inside, soon to discover The Secret in the Cellar. Timmy has been chosen to deliver The Book of Rule to The Golden King of Inner Earth with the help of Nanos, the Keeper of the Book. But it is not a simple as all of that, as the evil Wizard Bathos also wants the book and will stop at nothing to get it. Timmy is taken on an adventure full of dragons, flying carpets, monsters, and wizards.

Only a few selected humans know aliens have already invaded Earth, and those who ignore the truth must be kept in ignorance. What would their reaction be? Would it trigger war? Nobody knows and nobody wishes to know, but the relationship held between both worlds slowly starts sinking into an unavoidable conflict. Kyra's identity is kept secret from humans. To them, she must appear normal and anonymous; be no one special, and act like everyone else. But despite her adaptability, her identity always pulls her back to her roots; she isn't made to fit in a narrow-minded world, and the world isn't ready to accept her. The missions she must overcome to protect herself and preserve peace between both worlds constantly push her to her limits, slowly revealing her true origins. Will she save the world before it is too late? The countdown has already started.

What does it mean to have an individual identity? In this short collection of poems, B. Ronald Judd explores the obstacles that the modern world imposes upon our understanding of individual identity, while also exploring the foundations of individual identity in both nature and community. Far from having total freedom to define ourselves, we must at last submit to the limitations that are imposed upon us. We must discover that this world is not our own.

1836 - A young woman becomes a Governess to Count Vorontsov in a palace on the Black Sea, where she falls in love with the palace gardener. Only when she is forced to flee from the brewing Crimean War does she become truly aware of the lurking malevolence that has ebbed beneath the tranquil veneer of palace life. Mary-Ann and James are forced by Mary-Ann's Governess contract to postpone their marriage, in an atmosphere tainted by jealous rivalries.

Emma has always wanted to spend Christmas in America, just like she has seen in the Hallmark films she has watched. When the chance of a lifetime comes her way, she doesn't hesitate. Traveling on her own, she is both nervous and excited for the adventure ahead. Mistletoe is a small town in north Vermont where they go all out for Christmas, with decorations everywhere and plenty of activities for Emma to join in. It's the perfect place to spend Christmas. Hunter followed his girlfriend to New York but when things didn't work out, he decided to go home to Mistletoe and help his aunt in her bed and breakfast. With a freshly broken heart he doesn't expect to find love again so soon, but when Emma bumps into him its love at first sight. Will all of Emma's wishes come true?

Hound has a particularly strong sense of smell. He can smell the memories of people and can smell them so strongly in fact that they appear before him as if something real and touchable. In these memories, Hound can walk and talk with the ghosts of people's past, and - this is the important part - he can make changes, both big and small, wherever he wishes. He may direct someone left instead of right, say something that had not been said before, or even remove a person or event that had bothered the memory keeper.Men pay Hound to kill their ghosts - to destroy some of their most burdensome memories. They pay him handsomely for his services.Recently, though, Hound has grown tired of murdering the ghosts of rich, well-to-do men. The violence has taken its toll. He is tired and wants nothing more than to settle down. He wants a simple life, freed from men's violent histories.He is tired of being alone with his smells. He needs a friend, someone he can talk to and confide in.And then one day, he meets Jesse, a man with many ghosts, and together, they form a lasting, and unique, friendship in beautiful Wanaka, New Zealand.

Step into the intriguing world of crabs and embark on a captivating journey as you discover the reasons behind their peculiar sideways walk. In this remarkable tale, a vibrant crab community faces relentless harassment and bullying by the despicable Simon - a character hardly worth mentioning due to his malicious nature. However, amidst the chaos, one crab emerges as a true hero, defying the odds and transforming the entire way his colony and future generations traverse the world. Prepare to ponder not only the mysteries of crab locomotion but also the enigmas of our world-such as the clarity of water contrasting with the blueness of the sea, or the origins of the very first sprout eater. Brace yourself for a multitude of unanticipated questions, awaiting your curious mind!

Intelligent Design goes well beyond the evolution debate. This book explores the science of this vast subject from the universe to life as well as going down to cells and DNA. It argues that the origin of first life, complexities of a cell, unparallel information system in DNA and many perfect systems seen in all life can only come from intelligence. It also draws evidence from lesser explored topics such as the brain- the most complex in the universe, power of the zygote, superior animal features, phylogenetics, microbiome, development of sexes in new species, physiology and fine-tuning of over 200 parameters in the universe, solar system, the earth as well as in the environment needed for life. It dissects fallacies and limitations of Darwinism falling well short of the biological complexities of all life, while agreeing with microevolution, which is a drop in the ocean of macroevolution. It concludes the impossible task of producing 8.7 million species with just two mechanisms of Darwinian theory namely random mutations and natural selection. Evidenced by purpose and fine-tuning at every level of complexity, this book gives proof of Intelligent Design based on undisputable mathematical probabilities.

Birds often symbolize spiritual freedom. The universe for them is vast and without end. Free from attachments and from all earthly treasures, they listen to Mother Nature. Never tired, from far and near, they are wild in spirit and move between the worlds: between earth, air, and water. Birds are the symphony and poetry of nature on the earth and live with an elegant simplicity tinged with a pure loneliness with worldly cares left behind. The world for them is an open book and every object seen unlocks a new faculty for the mind.

A highly advanced alien race arrives unannounced offering to help us make our world a better, safer place. With unbelievable technology far beyond human understanding, they seem able to ignore all known laws of space, time, and physics. They deny all those natural laws that we find undeniable. They have the most profound knowledge of Earth's past as if they have experienced it. They know the most minor details of our lives. They seem to know our thoughts and our personal motivations. They promise to bring peace and eliminate needs. They promise no one will ever be harmed by their presence, and they promise they will take nothing but memories. Most importantly, they promise freedom. But there is a catch...

Thinking Reeds is an evocative collection of contemplations, delving into the vast tapestry of human existence and the intricacies of our emotional landscapes. Through 'Thoughts,' 'Second Thoughts,' and 'Afterthoughts,' readers are invited on a profound journey, exploring the depths of love and hate, the complexities of life and death, the shadows of friendship and enmity, and the stark contrasts between wealth and poverty, truth, and falsehood. This introspective compilation captures the essence of the human experience, painting a vivid portrait of our shared vulnerabilities and illuminating the myriad shades of our collective consciousness.

Psycho Preemie Mum is an emotional and powerful memoir of one mother's journey through the trials and tribulations of having a premature baby. The author, a mother of two, including a premature angel baby, takes readers on a journey from the moment she is told she is in slow labour, through the difficult and confusing process of having a premature baby in NICU, and the ongoing rollercoaster of emotions that come with it. Through her raw and honest account of her experiences, she shares the struggles of becoming a nurse, consultant, scientist, and parent all at once, learning medical jargon to explain her child to family and friends. Her story is a must-read for any parent who has gone through the NICU journey, and for anyone who wants to gain insight into the emotional and physical challenges that come with it.

The Barefoot Therapist records the Ward Battle, among other poems, which feature public sector cuts, drugs ECT, a mad society, the medical establishment, revolution, stifling bureaucracy, people power, patriarchy, worker burnout, and stories of individual struggles. These are poems that highlight the present mental health crises in the midst of political, social, and economic turbulence.

Have you ever wondered what the shy and elusive woolly booger does in his off time? Most days he spends roaming the woodlands hiding from view. But when it's time for a holiday, what does he enjoy most? Woolly Boogers Love Ski Trips exposes the truth!

It all started with the lights failing on Jupiter... How did it end up like this? Watching intently as one by one the domes begin to fill with light, Gabby waits for the remaining two to turn on. Frowning she asks, "Do the last two normally take a while?" "No, the domes are timed to light up as soon as night falls..." Vita and her crew explored the galaxy terraforming planets for the Federation, looked down on by everyone with a respectable job until it came to the lights failing on Jupiter's Penta-dome. Going down to investigate, they realised they got more than they bargained for, but it wasn't in Vita to back down from a challenge... even when Commander Vox showed up with the crew of The Sentinel. Now the highest decorated faction and the lowest faction were about to be forced to work together.

Delve into the captivating world of a three-year-old as he navigates the bewildering realm of adults in Kinderbarton. In this heartwarming tale, Stephen Barton, a typical toddler with a vivid imagination, observes the humorous and unpredictable actions of grown-ups. Expecting the world to align with his own understanding, Stephen's playtime adventures can take unexpected turns, sometimes leading to tears. Living with his parents and older sister, Stephen's quest for attention and his strong-willed nature shine through. Yet, when faced with adults who seem to engage in incomprehensible actions, he demonstrates that young children have minds of their own, following their own natural instincts, even if it appears bewildering to the grown-ups around them. Through joyful and poignant moments, Kinderbarton captures the essence of a toddler's world, where curiosity and self-expression intertwine in fascinating ways. Join Stephen as he embarks on a journey filled with ups and downs, unveiling the captivating and often surprising aspects of a child's perspective.

Can the effects of bullying be reversed before long-term irreparable damage has been done to a child's life? Maree invites you to go on a journey with Moana. After another lonely, isolating experience in her life, Moana has lost all sense of purpose. She was desperate for friendship and acceptance. All she wanted was to be loved and to have a friend who would accept her for who she was. She was lost and frightened and had no sense of belonging. She no longer knew whom she was meant to be.

Knowledge involves true belief and the realization of one's own ignorance is the precondition for its attainment. Power is similar to distilled liquor; it will intoxicate and dim the judgment of even the most scrupulous men. Wealth is frequently associated with spiritual poverty and the distribution of wealth in any society exposes its lack of justice. Wisdom is combined with the trinity of values, which are, the absolute truth, the spirit of beauty and complete goodness. The man who is neither good nor wise remains self-satisfied. He has no desire to acquire that to which he feels no need. Aristotle insisted that life is the activity of the mind. Plato insisted that life is a preparation for death.

Penny is a brave little cat, always up for an adventure. Her brother, Pip, is rather nervous and can be a bit silly. He looks permanently astonished and tends to get into scraps, the two of them hatch a plot to escape from their cat basket on the way to the vets. What will happen on their adventure? Have they bitten off more than they can chew?