Bücher veröffentlicht von Austin Macauley

The book immerses you in the electric and tumultuous world of a local band scene during the vibrant sixties and seventies. Follow a group of individuals whose lives are intertwined by the forces of life, love triangles, heartache, and violence. In an era marked by free love and abandonment, the characters experience a rollercoaster of emotions and events that shape their destiny. The story weaves through the joys and magic of rekindling lost loves, as well as the hardships of fighting for what they believe is right. As the dice are thrown, readers are left to wonder who will emerge victorious at the end of the day. Tragedy strikes, but can love conquer all? Who will be the ultimate loser in this game of fate, and is there such a thing as karma?

Carolyn had never even thought that her grandfather would ever die, but a single phone call changed her entire world. Especially after finding out that she had inherited his entire estate.But things quickly take a turn for the worse for Carolyn, as her time is stolen from her by a family curse. Can she figure out how to end it, just in time? Would it even permit it? Tick, tock. Tick, tock.

In the near future, humanity has exploited Earth's resources to the brink of ruin. Global leaders know that they must find a new planet to inhabit or face extinction. Knowing that no planets within the solar system will be able to adequately sustain human life, they realise they must take on an unprecedented challenge: they must travel into a black hole in the hopes that on the other side will be planets which are able to offer humanity an opportunity to start again.But as the crew for this dangerous undertaking is assembled, there is much that they are not being told by their leadership. Most importantly, that when they pass through the black hole, they may never be able to return to Earth, and that their ship may simply be crushed by the black hole itself. Will the leaderships' secrecy doom the mission? Can the crew of Eclipse 8 make it safely through to the black hole, and what dangers await them on the other side?

A Seagull Named Papa is a gentle but powerful exploration of those aspects of our experience that invite and sometimes challenge us to develop such necessary human qualities as courage, compassion, tolerance, humility, patience, defiance, contrition and perseverance.Get ready to laugh, cry and wonder at the deeply healing experiences of a violent ex-convict who is healed by a simple invitation; an eight-year old girl trying to recover from school-yard name-calling; a bullying supervisor stopped in his tracks; an eighty-seven year old woman who never got to say goodbye to her long-lost papa; and married therapists fortuitously visited by a clown.Exploring such themes as humility, non-violent resistance, holding in sin, tolerance, poverty, redemption, contrition, the challenge of mercy, facing your inner demons and repairing the world, Barry Robinson invites you to listen for that insistent call that is there at the very heart of your life urging you to be who you really are.This is an inspiring, fascinating and immersive read that will change the way you see yourself and the world.

Flamingos, snowy egrets, ospreys, terns, black skimmers: These are nature stories.What is it like to follow white-tailed tropicbirds in a small plane, miles from land, over the vast Caribbean Sea? Or capture wintering common terns from a small shark fishing boat in southern Trinidad?Chesapeake Bay, Puerto Rico, Trinidad, Guyana, Suriname, Southern France: This is a travelogue. How does a "flamingo roundup" in France include people from seven countries (and five languages) working in unison? How did a disappearing island (now being restored) in Chesapeake Bay once sheltering Native Americans, British troops, and a fishing village become a wildlife mecca?Searing heat, hungry insects, boat problems, rescuing men at sea. This is a true-life adventure.Learn how fieldwork in Green Bay, Wisconsin on night herons ends with saving two fishermen from drowning. They are all part of Dr. Michael Erwin's 40-plus-year career as a wildlife biologist. He brings his colorful experiences - the discoveries, the challenges, the dangers, and the joys - back to life in this riveting recollection of his love affair with our Planet Earth.

The Dark Secrets of Unnem is a teenage fantasy novel about a girl who lost her parents at a young age and was raised in an orphanage. As she navigates life and tries to figure out how to live it, she is forced to accept challenges beyond her own identity. Forced to flee and live under an alias to survive, she finds herself in the beautiful country of Hespburn, where a ruthless dictator is using force to take over various areas in a quest for personal revenge.As she is aided by someone thought to be dead and struggles to uncover the truth about her parents, she must also confront this oppressive dictator and face his son, who is torn between his loyalty to his father and his desire to fight injustice. Can she stop a terrible event from occurring in the country while also discovering her own true identity?

Angel is a career girl working in publishing, loves her job, loves being single and has no kids, lives alone and is the only child of her parents Arthur and Rosaleen Mayflower; Angel is the apple of their eye and thrives on the success she has achieved for herself with the hope their daughter climbs the career ladder even further one day, or so they think. Angel has two best friends, Linda and Helen, and they all constantly enjoy nights out meeting new men and having a really good time letting their hair down whenever possible. However, one night proves that going out isn't all it's cracked up to be as events take a turn that nobody will ever forget as hearts are broken and families torn apart. One man, three women, a coma and death on the menu. Could jealousy be the cause? Or something more sinister, who knows?

Michael Katz is a medical student moonlighting as a detective for a small agency. When he opens a door on a routine case, his life is forever changed. The trail of a student-loan defaulter leads him to a shocking discovery: the unresponsive body of Anne Richards, with no indication of how she died. An autopsy reveals that she was pregnant, yet still a virgin. Alongside Anne's sister Gail, Michael joins forces with Detective Lieutenant James Durant to uncover the truth behind her death. Their investigation delves into the dangerous world of black-market mobs, government secrets, and international controversy. Together, they uncover answers that will change the course of history.

The year is 1900 and life was about to change in a big way for Jaro Bauer. He and his father leave their small Bohemian village for the coal mines of western Canada in the search for a better life. After crossing the Atlantic Ocean and riding a train across the great plains of Canada, they find mining work in the Rocky Mountains.Jaro is just 12 years old when his father dies in a tragic mining accident and is soon placed in an orphanage in Calgary. His only friend was a violin his grandfather had given him. He knew his country's folk music but little else until Annie Broder took the young Jaro Bauer into her care at the Calgary Music Conservatory. Annie Broder recognized Jaro's exceptional musical ability.After several years at the Conservatory, the first examination in Canada by a musical examiner from London came along. The prize: a two-year scholarship to study music at London's Royal Academy of Music. Song and Symphony follows Jaro Bauer's development as a classical musician and his adventures with friends Oskar Baarova and Maria Landon.

Gene Olson was born in a small town in Pacific Northwest. He was raised in a large family with two brothers and two sisters plus many stepsiblings as his parents ran a home for boys. They were quiet and happy years. He dropped out of college to allow his two sisters to complete education and was drafted into military service in the middle of the Vietnam war.The unforgettable and horrifying experience of war, and many of his friends dying, left a huge impression on him. After returning home he was unsettled and restless having difficulties sticking to a daily routine. Diagnosed as bipolar and trying different medication to heal his tormented brain, he suddenly he met his angel and his life made sense to him again.It's a story of torment and survival, a struggle to find sense in his illness and obtain happiness.

As young Anna reels from her mother's sudden death, her father, the Reverend Hiram, sees his youngest daughter as his convenient household drudge with selfish disregard for her promising future. The only help from her nine older siblings comes from Helene, her glamorous older sister who has her own plans to utilize Anna for her own misguided needs, leaving her vulnerable to Mick, with whom Helene finds relief from the boredom of her marriage.Love finds Anna as she peers into hazel eyes that melt through her fear of men. Starting a new life in a different state, however, means leaving the child she didn't want but cannot bear to lose. Those eyes mask truths she fails to learn during their hurried courtship and aborted marriage.Stripped of mother, child, husband, and innocence, Anna grasps at lifelines that will give her a second chance at the happiness and love she deserves.

From an early age Ruth had always struggled to fit in. Her only solace was provided by the abundance of nature she enjoyed living by the beautiful North Cornwall coast. She took pleasure in seeing the resilience of sea pinks, small pink flowers clinging to the cliffs and the warm coconut aroma of vivid orange gorse. As an only child she felt lost and isolated until her gift made itself known to her. This gift gave her a reason to live in a world she barely understood. She was not prepared however for the toll on her emotional and physical self her gift would exact from her, never knowing when she would be called upon to help those no longer of this time find forgiveness.

47 TREES: A COSMIC CRUSADE AN ENTHRALLING SPIRITUAL FANTASY OF WONDROUS EXPLORATION AND DISCOVERY This new millennium tale is a clever, intricately meshed tapestry of dimensional metaphysics, thrilling action with ancient hybrid tree warriors, perhaps a philosophical quagmire or two, and of course really cool spiritually organic space vessels. Sometimes you just have to keep climbing and searching for the truth, yet still seeking the excitement and satisfaction that can bring you contentment. Come fly with veteran journalist and author Thom Costea on this gripping literary flight: unrestrained riding the crest of an etherial wave through spiritual corridors and across interstellar trails, searching for universal truth and embracing the spirit of exploration and discovery on an electrifying journey, and maybe indulging in the occasional moral conundrum or a binge of intoxicated debauchery and exotic exploits.

Old spies don't retire, they just sit on the sidelines until needed. This is what Mr Eggington and Violet believed until they uncovered a plot that would reshape the financial world. Mr Eggington was counting toilet rolls and paperclips until he reached retirement, and his best former operative, Violet, had ended up as a tea lady. Events unfold with surprising speed after she tries to buy a packet of biscuits to go home with Mr Eggington's tea. She is set up and 'roofied' ending up in an old person's home after this dastardly attack and Mr Eggington is ridiculed when he tried to bring his fears to the attention of his boss. Rallying the most unlikely people they engineer a plot to save the country. Hidden depths are uncovered in their new friends and they pool all their skills to overthrow the evil megalomaniac, after trying to break all the codes and riddles of course!

Come, gather around, humans, for a captivating tale awaits. The Shadows invite you to journey into their world, where magic reigns supreme and the impossible becomes reality. Let your imagination run wild as they share their inhuman experiences, offering a non-human outlook on life and a moral code that will challenge your understanding of what it means to be a monster. Through their eyes, you will see a world so distant from your own, it seems like a dream - a world of demons, strange rules, and peculiar places. The Shadows will guide you on a journey that will leave you wondering, contemplating, and even questioning the very fabric of reality. But fear not, for you are in good hands. Sit back, relax, and allow your mind to fall into this enchanting world, where you might stumble upon your wildest dreams or your worst nightmares. The Shadows have a great story to share, one that will transport you to a place where science meets magic, and the impossible becomes possible. So listen well, and let the magic of their tale take you on a wondrous adventure.

How could an astute 11-year-old child called Susie manage to pull off the impossible by escaping from the grips of her abusive and dominant father? She knew in her mind that there would have to be a trade-off which she would have had to come to terms with, and possibly regret for the rest of her life. Finding herself thrust into the care of the local authority, she is taken aback and shaken to the core by the contrast in the family that she has left behind and the new 'family' that she has now inherited. She finds herself in a 'no-man's land,' where she can either wait and see where life takes her, or admit defeat and return home to her abusive and dominating father, who she feels will have the upper hand over her, not only physically, but also psychologically. Susie's resolve is stronger than it has ever been, and although she is faced with feelings of despair and helplessness of being let down by the system that she thought was supposed to be there to protect her when she needed it most, she pushes through into what seems to be an uncertain future. She has a steely determination to face life head on, and is resolute in her mind to keep on going, pushing forwards to see where life takes her.

Follow Rogan's epic journey from being mistaken for a prince and taken captive by the Orsk, a brutal race at the tender age of ten. Five years have passed, and his desire to escape is consuming him, but first he must become one of them, the chief of his own warband, and even then, his journey is only just beginning. Will he prevail against all the odds to become that which his destiny demanded of him?