Bücher veröffentlicht von Austin Macauley

On a Leicestershire battlefield in 1485, the course of British history changed. One man, a minor Welsh noble, was instrumental in effecting this change, enabling the establishment of the new Tudor dynasty. This little-known historical figure was Rhys ap Thomas, who claimed descent from Urien Rheged, one of the knights of King Arthur. Born in Carmarthenshire in West Wales, he had spent his early years in Burgundy with his father, in exile, as had two other men, Henry Tudor and Richard III. The three young boys were to meet many years later on the battlefield, where the lives of all three would change forever. This is the story, set in the turbulent period of the Wars of Roses, of Rhys ap Thomas, whose claim to fame would be 'the man who killed Richard III'.

"We'll have to leave. This country has had it." My husband made the decision and I followed along feeling like my heart was being ripped from my chest. Robert Mugabe switched the trigger that changed our lives. He announced that University in Zimbabwe would be for black people only. We were white Africans and so needed to find a place where our children would have educational options. Australia was the obvious choice. This memoir takes the reader on a journey to places most Australians have no idea exists in their own country. The isolated, remote locations where Aboriginal people live, not as their ancestors had done but propped up by government welfare. Wild places where hunting and gathering had become recreational rather than a way of life and where western culture, knowledge and values were imposed on ancient knowledge and ways of being. The confused, bastardised culture emerging felt like stepping into hell. The dregs of white society had gravitated north; economic refugees, criminals, drunks and druggies and God botherers all trying to survive in a melee of heat, dust, flies, mosquitoes, and topical downpours. We were not welcomed. This is where my story began.

The conquest of one man to join others in a final fight for their existence. A journey that propels them through space and time. Evil grows against them as an entity seeks to destroy them. Death, horror ensues as their continual struggle develops. In the end there can only be one winner.

Katie and Best Friends is a book for toddlers and small children, which encourages pleasurable reading. It is written by a young author for children and expresses encouragement for inclusion and diversity through a variety of diverse and witty characters.

Algy Foster and Graham Murrell grew up in the diverse and vibrant community of Tiger Bay, a world-renowned neighbourhood in Cardiff. Algy's parents were part of the Windrush generation, immigrants from the Caribbean who made their home in the Docks area of Cardiff. Graham's grandfather, who also immigrated from Barbados in order to fight in the First World War, married a Welsh woman who owned a boarding house in Tiger Bay. Both men, who are of black and mixed-race heritage, respectively, have faced racism and prejudice throughout their lives. As they near the end of their careers in education, they set out on a journey to uncover the root causes of prejudice in society. Blood on Their Hands is a fictionalized account inspired by the real-life experiences of Algy and Graham, offering a unique and thought-provoking perspective on contemporary political debates around race and inequality.

I Became Speechless and Immobile tells the powerful and inspiring story of Mary, a woman whose life is forever changed by a sudden stroke. A seasoned traveller with a zest for life, Mary sets off on a holiday to her ancestral home, filled with excitement and anticipation. But when she arrives, her world is turned upside down as she collapses without warning, leaving her incapacitated and fighting for survival. Through her journey of recovery, Mary shares her struggles and triumphs as she learns to navigate the physical, emotional, and mental challenges that come with living with a stroke. With her moving account of determination and resilience, Mary's story is a must-read for anyone affected by this devastating condition. Not just a tale of overcoming adversity, this book also serves as a reminder to act immediately if you feel detached from your surroundings and a guide for those who want to learn survival tips. Be prepared for a powerful and emotional journey as you follow Mary's story of hope and triumph over one of life's most difficult challenges.

Impressions of Carly offers a series of dramatised perspectives on the changes a woman undergoes from her romantic love for a man who touches her heart to an innocent victim of violence. Seen from the points of view of a friend, neighbour, parent or passerby, Carly struggles to understand why this man threatens her understanding of what a loving relationship is. and to puzzle why she ended up caught in this web of manipulation, lies and danger. Even the birth of her son results in overturning her hopes for an end to the abuse and leaves her in desperation to keep her child safe from harm. The questions this story reveals are often asked and so often receive no clear answers. Will an abusive parent destroy the life of her child? What must she sacrifice to find a home where she and her child can recover and build a life for themselves safe from harm? What will be the long term impact of the violence on her life and what does being a survivor look like? An immensely compelling and powerful novel that will leave the reader shaken to their core.

It should've been simple, meet a girl at college, get a good job, maybe marry and settle down. For Sam Ryder his path was never going to be an easy road. Not only was the brilliant scientist tasked with finding a fix for the devastating Beta Virus but he also had to fight to save his marriage and his girl. With almost seventy five percent of the world's male population basically rendered impotent, he would have to struggle to prevent his wife from descending into a world where happy marriages are measured not by the husband's ability to sexually please their wives but in their willingness to be cuckolded. Why is this happening? How can his wife turn from loving partner one minute to a depraved porn star the next? Something that exists outside the normal boundaries of social acceptance was driving her behaviour, all he has to do is find it and stop it. Failure will mean one of two things - feminisations or death. For Sam Ryder neither choices are acceptable.

Are you dreaming of flying and seeing the world's beauty spots? Are you pursuing that globe-spanning job that will elevate your lifestyle and help you grow?Do you see yourself in that sophisticated uniform, meeting striking people and running diverse scenarios every day?Is your dream growing massively, and you want it ardently, but you do not know from when or where to start?Using her firsthand experiences and insightful perspective of the role, the author has created this book as a guide to help you spread your wings and reach your cabin crew dream, as to adopt a game-changing approach."Aviation is an ultra-beautiful world that I cannot wait to see all of you getting lost in its splendour…"

The main focus of the book is to encourage the acquisition of critical thinking skills across the curriculum of the English language. Each concept in the book is clearly and concisely explained with suitable substantiation. It is a book which is educational for any audience.

It has been nearly a year since Serena Rae has learned she is a Witch. She has accepted this truth, but it has not been easy. The secrets and lies have taken their toll. Only her boyfriend and soulmate, Damian Drake, truly understands. Being a Vampire extraordinaire helps. After a great summer, Serena and Damian prepare for their next chapter, but before they can leave, the impossible happens. Now Serena must embark on a rescue mission to save Damian, and herself, from an enemy in the shadows. Serena will have to come to terms with who she is and what she can do. She will need every ounce of strength she has.Is she powerful enough?

Welcome to the horror papers of Detective Billy Blanchard. Step inside File 1 and follow Detective Blanchard and his partner as the area where they live becomes the target of witches, vampires, werewolves, serial killers, and all manners of ghosts and goblins. This series of short, interconnected stories will have the reader experience the horror that unfolds as characters from an unfortunate town become the victims of the supernatural. Will the detectives solve the inhuman mystery and discover the source of evil before it is too late?

The Candid Sea is an anthology of assorted poems that endeavors to transport the reader to a sequestered island of abstraction and awe. It is concocted with allegories that intend to stimulate the reader with its figurative word craft and deep allusions. The candid sea is as deep as the oceanic girth and as fluid as the mosaic English literature. With its creative sorcery it shall make the readers fly with the semantic breeze and walk with an unshaken ecstasy that is drenched in exuberance, delight, and a casual nonchalance. Hope you like it!

Come, sit with me for a while, as I bear naked to you - a stranger, a lover, a friend - my soul. If you would come to know the collective sighs of my sorrow, you would hear a monstrous moaning. Let it fill your ears and filter into the core of you. Let me be known in these, my darkest hours. Like tiny filaments that expand in breadth and depth let the anguishes of my existence rest for a moment upon your flesh as my words enter your consciousness and infiltrate your bloodstream. For a moment...become me.Poetic and visceral. Excruciate: a raw and poignant tale of betrayal. A man looks back on his adolescent love-affair and finds the truth of what actually occurred...exploitation and catastrophe.

DRUMBEATS encompasses a diverse collection of poems inspired in large measure by Native American beliefs and traditions. Poems in the collection are framed in language that evokes vivid images and deep emotions - language with natural rhythm, internal rhyme, alliterative phrase, and unmistakable resonance.Perhaps the most pervasive theme emerges from repeated references to burial mounds: archaeological monuments that relate to spirituality, reverence for the past, and the human need to engage in reflection and self-examination.Native American burial grounds are earthen temples. To stand quietly and alone before an ancient mound is to resurrect the past, glimpse the limits of human understanding, and conjure the far-off sound of drumbeats.

I fired my second editor in 2016 after 10 years, and I asked: "Why are you changing my book and putting in voices he supposedly is hearing in his head like a schizophrenic?" Louise responded, "Well he would have to have been crazy to carve up those women in that way." I resonated "If he was a schizophrenic, then I'm a schizophrenic, you've been brainwashed by social media, he was a killer!" Then I hired my third editor/proofreader, Harold Winberg, who translated technical instruction manuals into six languages. I knew he would pay close attention to details and not change, or distort the message. To understand one's psyche, as a trained psychologist I know, you have to start at the true beginning. You can't just jump into London 1888 during the Jack the Ripper murders and begin chapter 1 there because it's thrilling, at first glance he would appear a deranged psychopath, at the least. John or Jack was already a skilled horse slaughterer at age 17, he could slit the throat and sever the vocal cords of horses with a sharp knife - a silent killer. Oh, a knife, The Ripper, why is a knife so much scarier than a gun? Because it's personal and intimate.

Peter travels the world with his guitar and harmonica, searching for a sense of belonging in a remote and mysterious place called Belonging Sun. Along the way, he encounters obstacles that test his determination and resourcefulness. But he remains determined to fulfil his principle: that progress comes from taking action and not just waiting. Join Peter on his journey to find belonging in this inspiring tale of self-discovery.

Ricky is a duck with big dreams of one day being a racing duck, but with his family and friends on the pond telling him it will never happen, he isn't very hopeful. So, instead, he spends his days swimming around his pond, dreaming. But his very best friend in the whole world Henry the horse believes Ricky can do anything he wants if he wants it bad enough. With Henry's positive attitude and Ricky's love of racing, they hope to join a race! Will Ricky's dreams come true? Well, I guess you are going to have to read and find out!

Jesus is one of the world's best-known historical figures, but how well do we know him as a boy and a man? What do we know of his parents? Was his father really a poverty-stricken carpenter and his mother a simple uneducated country girl? Who were his friends and associates? What was his true message and passion? How well did he relate to the women in his life and who was 'the disciple that Jesus loved'? This story answers these questions and is based largely on the New Testament gospels, but with the addition of material from other sources. It contains elaborate dialogues and settings, body language and emotional content. His true message is brought to the forefront, and we see the beginning of the first church in Jerusalem. This is the Jesus story as you have never read it before! Revealing a man with incredible spiritual connection but in every other sense a real and masculine man. A man that you will want to know so much more intimately.

For whisky fans and their travelling buddies. This insightful and well-researched pocket guidebook is all you need to enhance your Islay visit. It is the ideal companion for the Scotch whisky dreamers and those who share a passion for Scotland's islands. Pop it in your back pocket and set off. Information at a glance with no need to plan or study beforehand. There are ten world-famous Scotch whisky distilleries to discover, all with useful insider tips clearly listed. Islay's other treasures are not forgotten either: ancient history, archaeology and Islay's amazing bird life also feature. There are suggested daily tour routes around Islay highlighting what to look out for. There are also details of day tours to the nearby Islands of Jura and Colonsay. The author has been guiding groups from all over the world for almost 20 years and is very much aware of what visitors actually want. This guidebook has it all!

Susan lives with her mum and dad, her two younger brothers and her dog Rover in a remote village in the flat fen county of Lincolnshire. The year is 1956 and life is still hard after the Second World War. But the summer holidays are just starting, and Susan is looking forward to spending long, carefree days with her friends. Then she hears some news that changes her whole life. Two cousins, whose mother has died, are coming to live with her family from the northern city of Leeds. Sharing a bedroom with them is bad enough, but the cousins, called Maria and Juliet, are soon bored with life in the countryside and start to cause trouble at home and in school. A new kitten helps to bring everyone together, but just as things are settling down, a mysterious letter arrives from Leeds. Then a stranger brings some early Christmas presents and Susan wonders what is going to happen next. Will they all be spending Christmas together or not?

Life and death, battles and war. Fathers and sons, mothers we adore. Babies and children, people we love. Those that we have lost who watch from above. Hopes and fears, wisdom and truth, innocence, and carefree youth. Autumn, winter, summer, spring. Nymphs, doe deers, nature and mysterious things. People lost and people found. Those that reach out to help others unsound. Lost paths and opportunities. Restless souls and obsessive entities - All in a book of songs and poetry.

"Amy Hill, sounds more like a place doesn't it, than a person's name." "Hah, yeah! What will I put in for your address?" "I don't have one." "Where do you get your mail?" "I don't get mail." Homeless and living on the streets of Fremantle, Amy has no purpose in life. Until, by strange circumstances, she becomes the custodian of a boisterous Dalmatian, Domino. Just as she is learning to cope with a dog, Gerald, a former nodding acquaintance and now recently released from the psychiatric institution of Edgewater, enters to further complicate her life. In an attempt to help Gerald with his artistic endeavours - he having taken a short course in sketching and painting at Edgewater - Amy finds herself gaining unexpected and unwanted attention as an artist herself. This is the story of the ups and downs in the life of Amy Hill. The Ballad, in fact, of Amy Hill.

Shape Me Beautiful is a story about learning to accept and love yourself for who you are, no matter what shape and size. Join TIA on her journey as she discovers what truly matters and learns to embrace her unique shape! Sometimes all it takes to recognize what was right in front of you all along is just a little bit of magic. A magic hat maybe!

It's 1913 in the village of Mlyniv, Ukraine. 19-year-old Effrosinia has escaped her abusive husband and returns to her family's dacha.Discovery of her escape by the village elders would lead to public punishment, since at that time a wife was considered to be her husband's property.What can her family do to protect her?