Bücher veröffentlicht von Austin Macauley

I didn't ask for this. There's no consent form for adulthood, you just get thrown in the deep end. One minute I'm jerking off my way through high school, the next I'm spending £5 on cheddar cheese. If you're fed up with adulthood and its merry band of shite like me, let's fight back against the conventions we so dearly hate. Join me on my runaway mission as I moan my way through the themes of young adulthood. Longing to be back on his feet, escaping the country to recover from what broke him. All the while dissecting the political and social landscape the world enters.

As yet another Quinquennial approaches, the whole of Cassana holds its breath in anticipation of the start of a new era. Another Empress must be chosen, and the fate of the next five years, or perhaps the future, lies in the prophecy of the Everdiamond. The strength of Cassana is wanning, with enchantment and magic banned throughout the land, the ancient and powerful order of the Viridescents banished to the outer islands, and their enemies growing in number and their faith in the Everdiamond diminishing. Only one could possibly unite them once and for all. The Empress. It is time to follow the journey of eight individuals, one prophesied to be the Empress, one determined to become a Crystalline warrior, one banished to the outer-lands as a Viridescent, one seeking wisdom, one prepared to do what it takes to bring the magic back to Cassana, one who plots to take the throne, one the leader of the order of the Viridescents and one who wishes only to see her brother once again. This is their story. Battles must be fought, and Draegons awoken, magic rekindled. Wise be your council; fair be your judgement.

In her memoir, Pat shares the lessons she learned and the adventures she had throughout her ordinary yet extraordinary life. From proving that Life is What You Make It to the importance of not living to please others, Pat's story encourages readers to embrace their own lives and make the most of every opportunity. Along the way, she reminds us that it's better to look back and say "I'm glad I tried that" rather than "I wish I'd done that." Follow Pat's journey and be inspired to live a fulfilling and meaningful life.

Sally Armstrong, having given up her independence and career to follow her husband, Ralph, to his dream job at Jorvik University in York, is finding that she is venting her frustration on household objects. Ralph, seeing her unhappiness, suggests that she finds outlets within the community which she does, and begins to find both a role for herself and makes new friends. Ralph eventually finds her a voluntary task in the Gisburn Archive at the University, and while there she is invited to use her talents and expertise in assisting with the authentication of a document which has been donated to the Archive. If found to be genuine the document will completely alter the historical perspective of one of England's most reviled monarchs. Meanwhile Ralph and Sally's marriage goes through various ups and downs which they weather with humour and love, until they achieve the balance which they both desire.

Growing up, Electra thought she would be an ordinary telepathic martial arts expert, dedicated to exacting revenge. However, fate does sometimes have a peculiar way of revealing itself! Join Electra as she is thrust into a magical world where wonder and danger hide behind every corner, and experience an epic adventure filled with battle and energy. Holding the fate of the universe in her hands, will she be able to put aside her tragic past and pull through, or will this be the beginning of the end?

Everyone knows Lily Chutny! You can easily spot her walking down Ghostie Street with her bright red hair, spindly legs, and multicoloured jumpers. With her mum, Pickalily, and best friend, Lisa, Lily Chutny is always getting herself into one situation or another. There's plenty going on on Ghostie Street!

A classic story of two young lovers separated by the third wheel in their relationship. Victoria Philpotts and Shaun Whitbread were childhood sweethearts, deeply in love and inseparable before they united in marriage. They were close and felt like an extension of one another. They knew each other so well that they could finish each other's sentences. No one could have ever imagined one of them being without the other. But then, their love story is interrupted by a third party. Victoria leaves in pursuit of happiness. A man is murdered in cold blood, leaving a mystery and a child, to grow up wondering who her father is. The question remains...who did it? She laughs, cries and eventually finds that life is for living in this bittersweet tale of lost love that is both heart-breaking and uplifting.

Zeeglit is a young moogle. And what, you may ask, is a moogle? Well, moogles live on the three layers of the clouds. Zeeglit and his family live on the Nimbostratus, the lowest of these layers, and our story begins with a prophecy of travel and danger. A short while later our hero sets out on a quest travelling between the cloud layers via moonbeams, ice surfing with new friends, taking a thrilling ride on the jet stream and meeting many strange and weird creatures - some friendly, some not! However, his real troubles begin when he meets the notorious thordites who also live in the cloud lands. Zeeglit suddenly finds himself leading a daring rescue mission for moogles kidnapped by the enemy. 'Now!' yelled Zeeglit as the sun reached its peak and beams of light bounced off each jewelled face and reflected in the deep crystal water below. Coils of rope snaked their way from above into the cavern and as if one, the moogles below stood and advanced towards them.

Due to the difficulty to find a job in his city, Goran chooses the type of career that changed his life. He started to work on a cruise ship in the hospitality industry in 2013. He has three contracts in three different cruise ships. He considers this experience the most difficult but also the most valuable that life has taught him. Working on a vessel requires huge sacrifices like being miles away for more than half a year from family and friends, working with different nationalities and cultures, brutally heavy pace of minimal ten working hours every day and often even more without normal sleeping hours but on the other hand a piece of relaxation that makes it very special such as traveling to various attractive world tourist destinations and creating unforgettable friendships and adventures. Because of his soccer dream, he left the cruiser in 2016 together with Elizabeth from Peru (back then his girlfriend, today his wife) and since 2017 they live in Munich, Germany. From the first day spent on the ship, during all the rich experiences and adventures until the last disembarkation, through magical Peru and a special proposal on the beautiful Machu Picchu to the current life in Germany, he continues to explore new places and shares his soccer passion. Ship life inspired him to write this book and motivate people in achieving their biggest goals because he strongly believes that everything is possible if the person really wants it.

Happy Town was the flattest, most boring town on Earth. There were no hills and valleys, and it was too quiet. They had no visitors. One day there came news that a giant rock from space was going to crash on Happy Town. People panicked and started packing to leave. Lovlee was sad, but he had a telescope pal, Huggy, who lived on another planet, who told him not to worry. Lovlee wondered what Huggy would do to help save the town. Was there a way?

Silas Bloodstock is just an ordinary teenager, or so it seems. He enjoys listening to rock music and spending time with his friends, but he's hiding a secret from most of them: he is the son of two powerful magicians. In Silas' world, there are factions of ogres and fairies, who use magic for good or evil. But these creatures are unknown to ordinary mortals like you and me. Enter Magnus Black, a dark sorcerer who seeks to rule the world and plunge it into chaos. Only one person can stop him: Silas Bloodstock. On Silas' 16th birthday, he will gain powers to combat Magnus Black. But the sorcerer knows this too, and he commands his followers to kill Silas at any cost. As the countdown to Silas' birthday begins, he must fight to stay alive and protect his friends and family from Magnus Black's wrath. This thrilling tale of magic and adventure will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end.

This is the untold story of an unknown, illegitimate, poor, working class East London woman, happily married with children, and her friendship with a well-known, wealthy, South African Jew who became a celibate Anglican priest, also a doctor, pathologist, retreat conductor, spiritual director and confessor, author and deliverance minister, with her mystical visions supporting his ministry and his pastoral care.

When you are young, life is simple. Or at least it's supposed to be. Girl meets boy, they fall head over heels in love and they plan to live happily ever after. See? Simple. For Lucas and Cecelia, it isn't quite that easy. They have the falling in love bit down, but they learn far too young that you aren't always guaranteed the happily ever after.

In a world where we've been conditioned to believe that material possessions are the sole source of happiness, Mohammed Maatallaoui challenges this notion in his thought-provoking book. Through his powerful message, he urges readers to embark on a journey towards genuine happiness by embracing the seven principles outlined within its pages. For years, we've been inundated by audio-visual media and social networking sites that perpetuate the fallacy that true happiness can only be achieved through material abundance. However, Maatallaoui dismantles this negative pattern of thought, providing a refreshing perspective on what it truly means to find fulfillment. Within the depths of this book, dear reader, you'll discover a compelling alternative: a path to genuine happiness that transcends the acquisition of material things. By engaging with the seven principles thoughtfully presented, you'll be empowered to navigate life's challenges with grace, unlock your true potential, and cultivate lasting joy.

Let me keep you company in these pages. Take my palm and understand that in your hand you hold a piece of my soul, the most intimate part that allowed me to grow. Know that I write for us both and that you're not on your own as we travel deeply into our unknown. Let me express for you what we both do not say and in that find our way through infinity toward divinity.

In the vibrant backdrop of 1880s London, a gripping tale of political intrigue and impending disaster unfolds. Eifion Price, an impassioned Welsh nationalist, works as a guard on the Irish Mail train, simmering with a desire to make the oppressors of his beloved country suffer. Little does he know that Edward Mulholland, a member of the Irish Republican Brotherhood, sees in Eifion the ideal instrument to exact revenge on England. Meanwhile, Thomas Wells, a seasoned and uncompromising detective from Scotland Yard, receives a directive from his superiors: investigate a troubling rumour of an impending attack in London, orchestrated by the I.R.B and involving a Welsh accomplice. Unbeknownst to him, a carefully concealed bomb has been smuggled into the country from Ireland, its deadly detonation poised to claim countless lives. As Thomas delves deeper into the investigation, he unwittingly attracts the chilling attention of the I.R.B, transforming him into their next target. With each passing moment, the day of unfathomable horror creeps closer, and time becomes an unrelenting adversary. Will Eifion succumb to Mulholland's machinations, or will his conscience steer him away from the path of destruction? Can Thomas decipher the puzzle before innocent lives are irrevocably shattered? As the clock ticks relentlessly, the tension mounts, propelling readers on a suspenseful journey through a world on the brink.

Isabella Krakowska set out on her quest to becoming the person she was born to be. But, do dreams ever come true? Do ambitions ever satisfy the soul? Does love really exist? And who, or what, are the sentinels? What part do they play in Isabella's life as she struggles through the mire of her misfortunes and climbs the rough peaks of her life, in an attempt to conquer her own Everest? Will Isabella be finally released from the chains of her past or will she forever remain a prisoner?

Charles Hamilton, esteemed Headmaster of the independent Bartford Academy, finds himself torn between professional fulfilment and a desire to escape private complexities. As the leader of one of Britain's most prestigious boarding schools, the embattled teacher must perform daily struggles, with a range of suffocating and self-absorbed characters, resulting in growing personal doubt and a worrying reduction in spirit. Private Matters offers a witty and wistful observation of the great British boarding school, its complex tapestry and myriad colourful lives within. As Summer Term ends, Bartford's once-familiar landscape undergoes complete transformation, revealing an intricate web of relationships, challenging the institution's longstanding traditions and, possibly, stakeholder perception.