Bücher veröffentlicht von Austin Macauley

In 1868, William Standing, a man shadowed by his history, is forced into thievery, taking a majestic horse that is half mustang, half Arabian. He returns to an unspeakable tragedy: his sister's homestead ravaged by the Cheyenne Dog Soldiers, a tribe notorious for their fearsome warfare, leaving only the children taken captive. Driven by desperation, Standing tracks the Cheyenne, witnessing the aftermath of their raids. In an unexpected confrontation, Standing proves his mettle, rescuing the children but surrendering the black horse to his adversaries. Just as hope dawns, the horse's original owners emerge, leading to Standing's harsh sentencing: twenty years in Georgia Penitentiary. His escape sparks a relentless search for the scattered children, now with distant kin. Joining Buffalo Bill's Wild West show offers Standing a guise to move from town to town, yet the Pinkertons' pursuit is unyielding. His quest is a tumultuous ride through the heart of a man's indomitable spirit and the wild tapestry of the American frontier.

Experience a captivating journey of love, heartbreak, and self-discovery through the lives of dynamic characters, Kevin O'Keefe, Nelly Kelly, Elisabeth Churchill (alias-Miss Biddy Bell, alias Liz Monaco), Lucie, and Brigadier Kingsley. Set in Northern Ireland, this tale spans the turn of the century, WW1, and involves spies and the armed forces, leading up to a climactic finish on the Isle of Man. Delve into a story of humour, deceit, treachery, success, family, and friendship as each character navigates their own path to happiness and fulfilment.

In an unprecedented venture, the world's richest man turns a remote island into a live social experiment and reality show. It attracts a diverse group pursuing extraordinary goals: private visionaries, scientists, and military figures, all operating beyond mainland constraints. As the world watches, global tensions escalate towards war. Key players include Bonita Apple in the communist camp, Samson Tunn from Space Force testing new technologies, and local Sevi Akonga striving to preserve the island's heritage. From a mainland cave, Jonah Smith narrates these events as the world teeters on the brink of chaos, offering a riveting glimpse into ambition, power, and the fragility of societal order.

After immersing himself for years in the captivating allure of Japan, Jan faces the daunting prospect of returning to Europe. However, he finds himself addicted to the beauty of the Land of the Rising Sun, desperately needing an antidote to his overwhelming attachment. A psychiatrist crafts an experimental therapy for him, aimed at unlocking his ability to thrive away from the places he has grown to adore. In this unique treatment, Jan is joined by Nanako, the captivating Miss of Ibaraki Prefecture. As his guide, her mission is to help Jan detach from his deep-rooted emotions - a task that risks the well-being of those around him. Nanako, with her own hidden complexities, introduces Jan to the lesser-seen facets of Japan, exposing the ugliness that lurks beneath its surface. Her own beauty and mysterious past add layers of challenge to the therapy, leading to unforeseen outcomes. Their journey is a dance of contrasts, weaving through the beauty and darkness of Japan, confronting good and evil, and challenging aesthetic and emotional perceptions. For Jan, even his profound knowledge of Japan is put to the test by Nanako's unpredictable guidance, forcing him to confront his own cynicism and tendency to manipulate others for his objectives. Their travels are accompanied by the ethereal presence of Issa, a renowned Japanese haiku poet known for his iconoclastic views. His enigmatic verses infuse their journey with an intimate and emotionally charged atmosphere, framing their exploration of Japan's other side in a poetic light.

This is a self-help book. It is an awakening for adults to seek to be present and endeavour to have more fun, find awe in the world around us, and practice relaxation/meditation and kindness. Once adults begin practising this, it gives us the opportunity to pass these practices on to our children. The mental health of our young people is in crisis. As a school principal, I have witnessed first-hand the dramatic increase in medications taken by children for mental health-related issues. My goal is to normalise practices that can build strategies for lifelong positive mental health. If we can start these in primary school our children will be equipped with the tools to work through difficult situations and age positively. Let's all test the Dalai Lama's theory: "Teach every 8-year-old child to meditate and we will eliminate violence within one generation."

In The Widow's Song, Donna Lloyd takes you on a personal journey through the loss of a loved one. As a widow herself, she speaks of the difficult and lonely path that many women find themselves walking when their life suddenly reduces to 'one.' Taking six widows from the bible, the book looks at their experiences and discusses what, as widows today, we can learn from them, offering hope and encouragement to anyone facing this most difficult situation. It is a reflective look at widowhood in a time when you are at your lowest and most vulnerable, but it strives to highlight the strength that women have to go on and face the future. The Widow's Song is a unique and very personal rendition of a love lost and a life continuing. A song well received by the Lord and never forgotten. A song which, in time, will build the foundation of your new life.

A little lie never hurts anyone so long as no one knows about it. At least, that is what Pumpkin believes. But one afternoon, Pumpkin notices the lovely little nest, high up in a tall tree on the edge of the forest. "Now Pumpkin, don't climb that tree..." is what grandma just said. Pumkin puts a paw on the tree trunk, she must know what's inside that lovely nest. Right away the curious kitten forgets every word grandma told her. Pumpkin is about to discover that lies and disobedience carries a large bundle of trouble!

"Nuts and Bolts! A family are stuck on their safari, We'll take Tiger Moth, so let's hurry." Grabbing his battered blue toolbox and his flying jacket, They climb into Tiger Moth who is making a racket! Can Mr Miffin and his monkey, Wrench, get to the family in their broken down jeep in Africa first... or will the crocodiles? Join them on their Safari Mission where Mr Miffin, the excellent engineer, hopes to save the day!

The moment Meg's closest and only friend was abused and abducted; her mind changed gears. Alone and physically weakened in a Spanish speaking country, she had to harness who and whatever to fight the overwhelming enemy. Sacrifices had to be made. The question is, would that be enough to save her loved ones?

The race for limitless energy takes a dramatic turn. The International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER), under construction in France, aims to replicate the sun's helium fusion process using a Tokamak. However, the project faces significant delays. Amidst these delays, a French start-up achieves a ground breaking feat by successfully fusing hydrogen and solar heat. This innovation leads to the creation of Hysoplasm, or HSP - a cheap, abundant and sustainable energy source. But this development doesn't sit well with those invested in traditional energy sectors. Key players in the Oil, Gas and Finance Industries in Brussels are alarmed. To counter this emerging threat, they turn to Chris Towers, a formidable and unscrupulous lobbyist. Towers finds himself in a clandestine meeting with EU Commissioner Manuel Rojas, responsible for Climate Action and Energy Union, in an obscure café in Brussels. This is a story about the high-stakes world of energy politics, where technological breakthroughs clash with entrenched interests, whilst the future of global energy is at play. 'Which interests stand in the way of real climate solutions? This eco-thriller tells a story of the fight of a start-up against the fossil industry. It introduces HSP as an abundant, renewable energy for a cleaner future.' Pim van Galen, journalist at Dutch Public Television. 'A fascinating and well-timed story.' Ton van Uffel, energy and chemistry expert. 'This book convinces with the sincerity of the plot and the richness of the details. It deserves a wider audience than just environmental geeks. Captive reading.' Jochem Visser, lawyer. 'Fighting injustice is tempting and honourable but not easy.' Roberto Bastida Caracuel, port development manager.

In the dazzling world of rock 'n' roll fame, she thought she had found her forever love. But when she marries a rockstar at the pinnacle of his career, she quickly realizes that fame is a double-edged sword. From adoring fans to dangerous stalkers, the spotlight illuminates not just the stage, but also the darkest corners of their lives. Loved ones become embroiled in the chaos, facing perilous consequences - some even paying the ultimate price. This emotionally charged story delves into the complexities of love, marriage, and celebrity. It explores how the intense highs and devastating lows of fame ripple through the lives of those connected to the magnetic couple at its centre. Can their love withstand the relentless pressures of stardom? Will their marriage crumble under the strain, like so many celebrity unions before them? In a world where everyone wants a piece of their life, find out if their love is resilient enough to endure it all.

Simple Exercises is a deeply personal collection of poems by Czech-born Australian poet Josef A Tomá¿. Spanning over 40 years of the poet's life, from his early days as a refugee in Australia to his later years, these emotive poems capture singular moments and reflect on universal themes of love, loss, belonging, death, and the divine. Many of the poems originated on Tomá¿' daily train journeys, observing his fellow passengers and translating the rhythms of travel into poetic meditations. Other poems are grounded in vivid sensory detail: the texture of a cold day, the sound of a soprano filling a concert hall, the sight of autumn leaves falling. Underlying much of the collection is a profound connection to music and an acute sensitivity to fleeting yet powerful epiphanies in everyday life. Simple Exercises charts the evolution of a poetic voice through quiet transformations, from a young man cut off from his native culture to an elder poet at one with the universe inside him. Tomá¿ distils wonder, grief, hope and insight into delicate poems that reward quiet contemplation.

Old and new My heart laid bare For you Broken Healing Loving and hurting In all the ways that we do "From me to you." Everything Has Beauty, Even the Darkest of Roses delves into the raw, unyielding emotions that heartbreak drags along its stormy path. It explores the depths it can reach within your soul, the fragments it leaves behind when you feel shattered, and the essence it demands from you to mend once again. This tender narrative extends a gentle hand to the reader, affirming that even amidst the darkest days, when the world seems to hold its breath and we yearn for a pause, there lies a sliver of light. This light, however faint, has the power to reveal the subtle beauty inherent in the storms we brave. Through each ebb and flow of pain and healing, Everything Has Beauty, Even the Darkest of Roses offers a soothing balm of reflection, urging the discovery of grace and beauty in the ashes of loss and the promise of renewal.

Journey with Trevor, a dedicated pharmacy technician, and his wife Mo as they navigate the challenges and wonders of life in military hospitals. From the bustling streets of Hong Kong, Singapore, and Malaysia, to the tense atmosphere of Cyprus during the Turkish invasion, their path is always unpredictable. Venture to Nepal, where they spend two enriching years at the recruiting base for the esteemed Brigade of Gurkhas. Then travel with them through Germany, London, Southampton, and Aldershot. Experience the heartache they endure when leaving their children, Jason and Justin, behind in England, offset by the precious moments they share during school holidays. With each of their 21 relocations, delve into the fabric of their lives, experiencing the challenges and joys that come with constantly setting up a new home in different corners of the world. Embark on this global adventure, witnessing the resilience of a family always on the move.

A heart-warming story introducing to young children a profound truth: that family is not defined by blood ties alone, but by the unbreakable bonds forged through love and connection, nurtured by moments shared, and woven with trust, understanding, and acceptance.

In 1880, young Meg and her father embark on a perilous journey to Australia, but tragedy strikes when her father falls ill and passes away. Upon reaching Melbourne, Meg is relegated to a harsh life in a workhouse. Months later, she's dispatched to New Zealand for work, only to be swept overboard during a storm near the coast. Miraculously, Meg washes ashore in a secluded cove on New Zealand's West Coast, where she's discovered by a local farmer, Jock, and his wife, Mary Ann. Welcomed into their modest homestead, Meg begins to carve out a new life for herself. As she becomes acquainted with the local community, intriguing truths come to light: her uncanny connection with animals, her blossoming friendship with Gypsy travellers, and whispers of a destiny she's meant to fulfil.

Ermintrude was once a happy cow. Looked after by the children she shared her milk, so all the children were happy too. Then along came a series of grown-ups who thought they could look after Ermintrude better than the children. But really, they just wanted Ermintrude's milk for themselves. This story introduces children to concepts like wealth, power, and privilege in a delightful way that will have them chattering amongst themselves and with grown-ups perhaps for a lifetime.

SWOOSH! What is that noise? Willy and Wally hear a strange noise (again!) and set out to investigate - Swoosh! Yes that noise! Willy and Wally are windscreen wipers. But they're no ordinary windscreen wipers! These windscreen wipers come to life when people (that's you and me) are not looking. Next time you are in a car with your family, take a look. But don't touch them! They may be special too. Our mischievous windscreen wipers (as in cheeky monkeys!) are helped by their friends. There's Milly and Molly the mirrors, 'Enery the engine, Horatio the headlight and Boddington the bumper. Swoosh! There's that noise again. I first met Willy and Wally on a journey to London many, many years ago. It was raining and they did a grand job in keeping the windscreen clear and so kept me safe. Swoosh! Hang on! There it is again. I think we had better find out what all this swooshing is about!

Much has been written about aviation, nearly all of it focussed on the glamorous work of pilots. Even cabin crew have checked in their stories. However, though a hundred of us stand behind every pilot, virtually nothing has been written about groundlings, without whom there would be no flying. Mayfly is one man's account of his two-and-a-half-decade adventure in aviation; the fun, the excitement, the tragedy, as witnessed (mostly) from the ground.

A young lawyer leads an idyllic existence in rural Ireland. But events in the wider world begin to impinge on his life. He starts to write blog posts which he intends to threaten the power of what he sees as an omnipotent monster. But how will this ogre react...?

Do you ever dream of escaping to a world of endless fun and adventure? A world where everyone is treated equally, no matter their differences? A place without the constraints of technology? Well, dream no more! This short story will take you on an unforgettable journey to a land filled with wonder and excitement.Whether you're reading to your child or simply seeking a lighthearted escape, this tale is sure to captivate readers of all ages. With each turn of the page, you'll be transported to a world where imagination runs wild, and anything is possible.As you journey through the chapters, you'll be delighted by the colorful characters and the imaginative settings that surround them. And as you share this adventure with your little ones, you'll see their faces light up with wonder and amazement.So, why wait? Open this book and let the adventure begin! This heartwarming story is sure to become a beloved family favorite for years to come.