Bücher veröffentlicht von Austin Macauley

This collection of almost completely true short stories spans six decades. Humor is the main ingredient, spiced up with a spirit of adventure, action and high-risk behavior often bordering on disaster.First, the stories delve into author Ross C. Dumoulin's childhood experiences, firmly entrenched in 1960s mentality and culture. You will read about way too much bubblegum and Ross's kid-jobs as Paladin and Zorro. And you will learn why he put greasy sausages in his pocket. There is also a confrontation with an evil killer plant and its nasty consequences.Later, the stories move on to family life and moments of panic, such as the day 85,000 L of water tried to make its way into Ross's basement. We also have a tale of transporting a full can of paint inside his new car. What could possibly go wrong with that?As Ross slides into his 60s, he experiences a series of medical misadventures. You will learn about little gems of highly dubious advice from his doctor and find out why he was labelled as "borderline normal."The last three stories are of the heart-warming variety, as they relate the author's volunteer work with children and his efforts in making their lives better. These stories celebrate children, their desire to play and laugh, their joie-de-vivre and resilience.So, if you need a laughter-break from what the world has been going through over the last few years, if you want to escape into a funhouse of thrills and spills, then read on!

Aaru is a dark, suspenseful dystopian novel in which the main characters Annie and Diego seek survival and purpose in a dangerous and uncertain post-apocalyptic world. Following the apparent collapse of the power grid, bands of survivors have formed communities to manage resources and provide security. But how far would they go to stay alive? Annie and Diego, both coming to terms with the loss of their closest loved ones, are about to find out. As they make their way across a perilous, unpredictable landscape, they discover both their strengths and their limits-and must learn how to survive without losing their own humanity.

"A compact, well-written and well-researched book. I am sure it will be welcomed as a valuable contribution to the history of contemporary Morocco and the remarkable process of transition it is undergoing as we speak." Prof. Karim Bejjjit, University Abdelmalek Essadi, Tetouan, Morocco "Morocco has been experiencing major socio-economic transformation from an agricultural to an industrial economy... and His Majesty has been to the fore in these hugely significant developments. The authors paint a wonderful picture in this highly recommended book." Charles Flanagan, Irish Minister For Foreign Affairs And Trade (2014 - 2017)

Vicky's Ditties is a collection of hilarious anecdotes written by a gutsy and sometimes audacious Yorkshire lass with a wicked sense of humour. They take you on a journey from her youth, feeding laxative chocolates to scrounging kids in the park, and through her varied careers, starting with working in a pet shop, to becoming a qualified driving instructor and latterly running a farmhouse B&B with the love of her life, Dave, who was blessed with exactly the same larger-than-life personality. If you want a giggle, this book is a must!

The Cattle Conspiracy is a crime novel steeped in mystery, suspense, tragedy, and emotion. It follows James and his girlfriend, Makala, through a long, dangerous, and ultimately deadly journey as they piece together the various methods that an international connection has developed for shipping cattle loaded with drugs across the border from southern Alberta, Canada, to Montana. Our two heroes are regular folk pulled into the controversy by the actions of treacherous people who recognize them as a threat to their nefarious business and by their own overpowering need for revenge.The villains are cowboys, gentlemen, and cattle thieves. They run the gauntlet from bank officials to livestock buyers, feedlot operators, businesspeople, truckers, politicians, and police officers. For a few, one feels empathy, but for most, only disdain. One feels, too, the human emotions that come from love unrequited and from love both strengthened and imperiled through trial and vulnerability.This story is clearly fictional, but it is grounded throughout on real world possibilities.

Would you like to fly?In Paakiki, a teenage girl discovers a world where people can transform into animals, and she's next in line to become a falcon. But as she navigates her physical transformation, she also must come to understand herself and her place in this world. Along the way, she must also confront the prejudices and threats from those who cannot transform and want to harm those who can. As she struggles to find her purpose, she'll make friends and uncover the mysteries of life and love. This action-packed and thought-provoking novel will take you on an unforgettable journey through an unknown world.This journey will be unforgettable!

In the Wake of Things is a heartfelt series of familial stories. Crafted with a blend of vivid imagination, humor, and personal recollections of a world that existed once upon a time. These heart-warming poems will delight and inspire you, reminding us all of the importance of family and treasuring the moments we share together.

Extraordinary adventures I experienced as I traveled the worldBeing a female chemical engineer who graduated in 1987 in a men's world, on numerous occasions I was the only woman who created constant challenges...South Arabia traumatic experience: Detained by immigration, feeling of being worth nothing. However, fun sand dunes, fantastic scuba diving in the Red Sea...South Africa at the time of apartheid: Risk of being killed. Amazing safari adventures, scary cage diving with great white sharks...Fallen Berlin Wall: Ambience.Madagascar, magical biodiversity and challenges: Giving a banana to lemurs and seeing them play. The sadness of gifts being destroyed!Asia company expected a man: What I had to do!Egyptian pyramids: Goosebumps on my arms. Gentlemen everywhere.Being lost in the middle of China: Wrong train station! Language and culture barriers. On the other hand, Great Wall of China, pandas, Yantai Mountains, and sky glass were without a doubt magnificent.And many more personal stories during this wonderful journey!

Who is your BFF?There is a special breed of men out there who love and care for children that are not biologically their own. These men have no hidden agenda to gain notoriety or self-recognition; but their entire purpose and premise for life is to help young men and women reach their potential. You don't always get it right, you won't always do things the right way, but one thing remains constant: the intention of your heart. So, I challenge you to open the pages of this book and let your past sorrows gain resolutions and your future dreams and visions gain clarity and wings as you sprout into the man whom young children need in their lives.

If you've ever been curious about the mystique of the Roma, pejoratively called Gypsies, this book is an excellent guide to their culture and customs as well as explaining the difference between the various Romani groups, their fascinating origins and their precarious place in society.Focusing on the Roma's experiences with the Canadian immigration and refugee process, the author, an immigration counsellor, tells a riveting story, using many of their personal anecdotes of why they came and how they were treated. Despite being one of the most welcoming countries for refugees in the world, this book explores a somewhat secretive system of determining who deserves Canada's protection that puts into question the system's reputation for equality. Canada's fairness and compassion has let the Roma down, leading to many failed claims and deportations that were later found to be unjustified and in some cases, illegal. Facing a life of brutal prejudice and even violence, if returned to Europe, the Roma's heartbreaking story is a glimpse into the complex world of refugees.

From the time I was a little girl, my mother drilled into my head that etiquette was not a matter of knowing which fork to use first. Rather, etiquette was a matter of being considerate and respectful of others. If asked, "Do you think of yourself as being a considerate person?" most of us would respond, "Of course, I am considerate." Many of us, however, might be surprised to learn that we are not as considerate as we think we are.How Considerate Am I? is a fun and private way to take a close look at just how considerate each of us actually is. How Considerate Am I? contains 37 categories of self-evaluation questions. The topics range from "How Considerate Am I in the Office?" to "How Considerate Am I at the Meal Table?" to "How Considerate Am I with My family?" The number of questions in each category ranges from 5 to 25, with each question being answered with "Always, Usually, Sometimes, Rarely, or Never."Through the scoring system within each category, the reader gets a humorous glimpse at how considerate he/she is. The score for each category is tabulated independently of the other categories. For example, I might learn that I am quite considerate when traveling by air, but not as considerate when dining in a restaurant.This just might be a book that you would want to share with others.

Sarge is about a special force member of an elite team charged with protecting the United States of America. Sarge is a charismatic, multi-billionaire that is about to finish his 30 years of service. His last mission as a member of the team is to help rescue an Israeli female colonel that has been kidnapped. She is a member of Mossad. After the mission, he then requests to be placed back in the regular Army for the remainder of his enlistment. Little did he know that on that mission he would help reclaim a female Army Captain to get her promoted to Major and meet the girl of his dreams, a female Army Sergeant.

Circe Goodwin is a normal teenage girl who lives in Sunsport, Hibernia. She is loved by her adopted father, goes to school, hangs out with her friends, and can fire energy blasts from her hands. Wait... That's not normal. Yeah, Circe doesn't think so either. Attending Sunsport Super School's basic hero training course to learn to control her new powers; Circe will learn a lot about herself, her past, and her powers, while making new friends and maybe more... However, Circe's dreams warn of ancient forces from Hibernia's past are planning a return. What do they want with Circe, and how does it link to a recent burglary at a museum? Get ready for a fun, exciting adventure, as Circe and her classmates are about to get a crash course in being a hero. But keep your eyes open, for secrets lurk everywhere, many of which will shape Circe's past, present, and future.

Father O'Byrne blessed him "In nomine Patris, et Fillii, et Spiritus Sancti.... Well, my son what are your sins?" "I am going to kill Frankie Dalton." The priest was shocked into silence, not sure he heard correctly. "What did you say?" "I am going to murder Frankie Dalton." Father O'Byrne rubbed his forehead, "Did you say you wanted to or going to? There's a difference, my son." "I'm going to, Father." In 1950s Ireland, the village of Garrydangan is divided and seething with resentment. The Land Commission has transferred farming families from the poorer districts of the west of Ireland to rich, available land in the Midlands. These families are resented by the locals and are called 'migrants,' 'troublemakers,' and accused of 'taking their land'. Frankie Dalton, the son of a local businessman, is a violent young man who targets the families of "Mayo migrants". He shows no remorse for his actions and is never punished. But one day he goes too far and the Keanes want revenge.

Being shown the private convenience of the Queen of England in The House of Commons was not the career highlight that Viv had expected. A dazzling profession as a Prima Ballerina had been her plan but having two legs of the same length and width would appear to be a pretty strong prerequisite for a successful livelihood in that arena, not to mention a couple of ballet lessons at least. What did happen along the way were a random selection of activities which were not anticipated either: Inter-store "It's a Knockout" on Cable TV Jumping the queue at the Austria/Slovakian Border Control Attempted mugging in Bratislava A West Highland White disgrace on National TV Acquiring a temporary Iranian Bodyguard Drinking schnapps in an isolated house in Eskilstuna LIFE IS WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU ARE MAKING PLANS

Tuppence in the Bank is an absorbing and informative read with the ability to capture the attention of all readers, whether they are already well-versed in investing and its origins, or possess little to no direct subject knowledge, and can lead them to become well-informed. It provides important and useful facts as well as clear and astute analysis, which make for an attractive and instructive read, showing the correlation between smart money management and profitable investing strategies. This will certainly prove to be a valuable tool for universities, newcomers, and enthusiasts alike.

Simon Bear, Mollie, Gwen, Baby Bear, Arthur, and Benjamin Bear are "proper" bears made from soft mohair fabric with moveable joints and growlers by Helen, the owner of the gift shop. Though the bears were made to sell, Helen falls in love with their characters and she realises she can't let them go! So the bears live together on the top shelf in the gift shop where they yearn to be involved in life "outside." Suspicions arise when chocolates go missing from the cabinet, and when Helen opens the shop in the morning the bears seem to have swapped places on the shelf. In the story you can find out how the bears get out through the shop window for their adventures in and around the town. Prepare yourselves for some "ups and downs" as you read about the predicaments Baby Bear gets into (the other bears are always around to help out), and get to know Arthur before he sets off on his travels!

In 1960s Ireland, 19-year-old Will Daniels is out hunting rabbits when he comes upon a tinker poaching fish in the river. Thinking to have a bit of fun, Will calls out to the poacher. Things turn nasty when the tinker threatens Will with a knife. Will's reaction will change his life forever.

The grey squirrels on the south coast of Hampshire are having food problems. It's winter and there is little food - raiding the local bird table is not an option. A big seagull guards the food for the smaller birds. What can the greys do? Someone finds a video on the animal social media 'Metube' which claims that the trees growing green acorns grow them all year round - an evergreen food source! The problem is that greys aren't allowed on the Isle of Wight where the trees grow. The red squirrels and humans don't want them there either, as Rufus, red squirrel leader, tells them in no uncertain terms! The greys take to boats and try many weird and wonderful ideas to cross the great blue water that separates them. But the reds fight back big time. Who will win?

Keelyn O'Reilly's world is thrown into chaos when his daughter makes a life decision that threatens to bring shame to his family. He'll do whatever it takes to protect his reputation and preserve his traditional views. Lana O'Reilly is shocked to discover the oppressive influence of apartheid South Africa's bigotry on her community. When her father's narrow-mindedness clashes with her own values, she must choose between conforming to his expectations or standing up for what she believes in.

When an elderly gentleman is returning from a visit to his wife's graveside, he is shocked to find himself the victim of a young thug. What the thug doesn't realise is that this particular gentleman has nothing to lose and will make the young man regret ever having crossed him. (Bringing the House Down) When a lady refuses to leave her bungalow for an easier life in a care home, nobody suspects the real reason behind her reluctance to go. (An Accident) Three friends risk their liberty for great financial gain, but do they reap the rewards of such daring behaviour? (Happy New Year) An SAS soldier returning from Egypt, still suffering after the kidnap and murder of his daughter, steps in with drastic action, to punish the would-be perpetrators of a similar crime. (Just Another Day) When a recently unemployed man, witnesses, and assists at a road traffic collision, he is rewarded for his bravery in a very satisfactory way. (Right Time, Right Place)

Spend the day with Elias and his dad as they embark on a fun-filled adventure at home. Discover how Elias' dad uses labelled praise and positive reinforcement to inspire good behaviour and watch as Elias thrives under his dad's supportive guidance.

What happens when the "Circle of Life" goes horrendously awry? Murder- we see it splashed across the tabloids all of the time. We try and escape reading about the horrors of appalling crimes by clicking out of such articles or by physically closing our newspapers. It's easier not to think about it; it's best to scroll down to another article; it's better to turn the page. But what if you don't have the option to "turn the page" and escape the atrocity of murder? What are you supposed to do if you're Susanna, blissfully ignorant at home until you receive the phone call on that devastating night, telling you that your son has been murdered? What are you supposed to do if like Susanna, it's your child's smiling face splashed across the tabloids with corroding words like "Murdered", entwined with his image? Who are you supposed to turn to, when like Susanna, you are the mother who has to face her son's killer in Court? Susanna is facing the unendurable; the extent of her agony is incomprehensible. As a result, people don't really know what to say to her. People appear to tire of the strained small talk and silences; one by one, those around Susanna are retreating. It is time for Susanna to reclaim her voice and finally be heard. The very least that we can do is listen.

Struggling to understand the challenges and exert positive change in his marriage, Dr Nathaniel Goodrich, a principal investigator of haematology, and the first in line to inherit a conglomerate of pharmaceutical-related companies, has something in mind. And then in the scrub room, he catches the radiating sparks in Dr Kristopher McCall's mesmerising eyes. That is when Nathaniel recognises the appointed time is intimate. No longer determined to keep his inclination of intrigue to himself, Nathaniel faces a life-changing decision. What Nathaniel does not intend is to lose Annabeth, his beloved wife and disadvantage his four dear children. Nathaniel knows that if he were to pursue his secret self-interest, his parents would seek to disinherit him. But is it too late - a beautiful mess? Is Nathaniel conquered by the glow of the magic hour? If only Nathaniel can find out why Annabeth cannot be pleased before it's too late. Only then can he solve his marriage predicament and hide his head during the appointed hour.