Böcker utgivna av Austin Macauley

Do you love to play outside with your friends, or would you rather play video games on a computer? Well, a young girl named Sophie loved her fun childhood of active play. She loved going to parks, playing outdoors with friends, riding bikes, and playing sports. She also loved reading, coloring, and playing games. But what happens when she first sees a glowing screen in her house and continues to see more and more of these, both in her home and eventually school? Everyone seems to have a screen to look at! Will she spend more time staring at a screen or playing video games all day, instead of playing with her friends? Find out how Sophie learns that technology and devices have a time, place and day, but this needs to be balanced with family, friends, study, and play. This book is a good reminder for everyone how important balance is in life!

Despite conventional medicine and pharmaceuticals, there is a growing trend toward seeking more natural forms of healing and health maintenance. Pharmaceuticals can have harsh side-effects, and many times pharmaceuticals cannot be used to treat certain types of illness. For example, if someone has a viral infection, antibiotics cannot be used to treat that infection. I have worked with many patients with varying ailments and health concerns, treating them with natural or homeopathic remedies. From my experience working with these patients, it is evident that, when used properly and with insight, natural and homeopathic prescriptions can work as well or even better than conventional medicine and pharmaceuticals. This book is not meant to replace your family physician, but it is a guide to healthier living through wiser food consumption. I believe if people used naturopathic and homeopathic remedies, overall health would increase and the need to go to doctors, specialists, and surgeons would decline significantly. Here's to a happy, healthy life; naturally.

When I put my hand outAnd reached for your smaller, softer hand,I didn't expect you to have turnedYour back on me;To have crushed my soul in one sudden movement.Why did you turn your back on me?Even under the sun's warmth,You couldn't see howTorn, broken, crushedI was.You looked right past me,And suddenly,I didn't exist.How am I supposed to existWithout you...

It is finally Christmas Eve in Penguin Colony. Penny the Penguin has done her very best all year long with hopes of getting on Santa's nice list.She believes this is the year Santa will finally visit Penguin Colony. Unlike Penny, her sister Patty and brother Palo don't always believe, but Penny never loses hope.Will Penny's wish come true? Will Santa and his reindeer finally visit the penguins? Will this be the year that Penny, Patty and Palo finally meet Santa Claus?Join Penny, Patty and Palo on this fun Christmas tale about believing and siblings sticking together.

This book weaves glimpses of some of the author's experiences; intertwined with the experiences of friends, family and acquaintances; in his half-century journey to understand the impact of oppression and trauma on his life and the country. The author explores how the murder of his young friend Matthew Shepard, and being briefly thrust into the national spotlight, affected the direction and focus of that journey. The book chronicles his movement from the deafening silence of growing up in the "don't ask don't tell" environment of Wyoming; through that horrific murder; and into decades of painstakingly slow, positive, change toward social justice; accompanied by a growing negative backlash culminating in "don't say gay" and other hate-based legislation.

The Corisco Conspiracy is the story of the Gunpowder Plot (the "conspiracy" of the title) as related, in crystal-clear prose, by William Shakespeare. It has long been suspected that the Shakespeares of Stratford-upon-Avon were crypto-Catholics. In this tell-all memoir, William, the first son of John and Mary Shakespeare, not only authenticates that suspicion, but also reveals significant events that happened in the Catholic underground of Elizabethan and Jacobean England.The most noteworthy of those events is the first meeting of the conspirators of the Gunpowder Plot. It took place in Corisco, an island in present-day Equatorial Guinea which figures prominently in Shakespeare's narrative. That was in November 1585 - twenty years before the plotters' historic gunfight with security officers in Staffordshire.Corisco was not Shakespeare's only link to Africa. Some of his fellow "Jesuit messengers" were Afro-Europeans. He himself wrote only one of the plays for which he is famous. The rest were supplied to his acting troupe by a different spy: a Portuguese-African princess, who was instructed to write in them encoded messages for Roman Catholic theatre-goers. The Bard married twice. His second wife, the hitherto unidentified Dark Lady of the Sonnets, was a Muslim from the Kingdom of Malabo. So, he embraced Mohammedanism. His confidants, a London couple of Malian descent, were also Islamic members of the Church of Rome.Many more Catholic rebels were implicated in the Gunpowder Plot than have thus far been listed in history books. Shakespeare does justice to them all in his account.

Prepare to bear witness as the inexorable hand of fate deals its cards to unsuspecting victims within the gripping pages of this macabre collection. In nineteen chilling tales of horror, the veil between the ordinary and the extraordinary is torn asunder. Venture into a southern town where a living corpse holds sway over every aspect of daily life. Dare to step foot into a cemetery where the shadows live and beckon the curious to their fate. Beware the allure of a mysterious box whose contents possess a power that turns those who gaze upon it into stone.

Charlie wants to make some delicious rice pudding but realizes there isn't enough rice for her recipe. Luckily for Charlie, Lenore stops by. How will the girls make sure there will be enough pudding to share?This delightful little story is sure to amuse and entertain young children, while also teaching them maths, and imparting the importance of sharing and fairness.

You in Me chronicles my journey of healing, learning, and growth from the small Caribbean Island of Dominica to Canada and recognizes the many misunderstandings encountered along the way. Such misunderstandings could keep us perpetually stuck in limiting beliefs and prohibit our progression to a more productive and enjoyable life.When a change of course in life is desired in order to accommodate a more successful integration in a fast-developing society, it is imperative that these misunderstandings be faced with probing questions as to why they occur and our participation and contributing factors in causing them.Our participation may sometimes be mainly unconscious, making the cause difficult to detect. The effect of and on behavior is a good indicator that something is amiss and may need some mode of adjustment.We all share that commonality in unconscious behavior, and the poetry You in Me speaks to the reconciliation of relationships with oneself, others and more importantly, the spirit, which gives fervor and strength to drive the unknown to awareness. When brought to the light of day, misunderstandings may be examined for deeper reasons and meanings, and by the grace of the ever-present spirit, we may be renewed and replenished. A conscious effort is required to bring about these restorations, and You in Me addresses some of these reconciliations. Therefore, with passion, creativity, and sensitivity, I invite you to join me on this engaging adventure of self-discovery and evolution, which sheds some light on a hopeful and brilliant tomorrow.Lorraine J. Dorival

In Frog Soup, Gia Pia and Callie Cat are excited to visit their grandma for dinner. However, their excitement quickly turns to horror when they hear that the main dish is none other than frog soup! The sisters are huge fans of frogs and can't bear the thought of eating them. Will they be able to save the frogs from the soup pot and still enjoy dinner with their grandma? Join Gia Pia and Callie Cat on their journey to find out!

Have you ever really wanted to goTo a party full of bugs - oh you didn't know?That bugs have parties like you and me.Or do they? Do you want to see?Wait! Don't open this book because if you do,You might find a monster or maybe two!It's very spooky on Halloween night,The witches and ghosts will give you a fright.But if you just have to see what's there,Then open the book - if you dare!

When I was a teenager, I never thought I would one day endure a violent and abusive relationship. I thought those things only happened to other people. I was meant for greatness. The person I ended up becoming was someone so broken that it was not possible to see a way forward. Yet, somehow, I survived.Written from true events, The Other Side of Yesterday is my true, first-hand account of surviving my relationship with a sociopath, who abused me mentally, physically, and emotionally. After taking everything from me - my dignity, self-worth, and value - he ultimately tried to take my life.This is my story of enduring, surviving, and overcoming the violence I endured at the hand of the person I loved, and how I finally found the strength to move on.In the end, I survived, and you can survive too. Life is so much better on the other side.

Embark on a hilarious and heartwarming adventure with Bagpipe the cat, the infamous feline with an uncontrollable flatulence problem! In this charming children's tale, Bagpipe's odorous predicament leads him on a quest to find a place where his farts will be accepted. From the farmhouse to the cow shed, pigpen, stables, and chicken coop, Bagpipe's stenchy emissions drive away all the farmyard animals. Determined to find his rightful home, Bagpipe's journey takes him far and wide, venturing through the vast expanse of the Sahara Desert and even venturing into the depths of outer space. Along the way, young readers will be captivated by the beautifully illustrated pages and fall in love with the endearing characters. As Bagpipe's misadventures unfold, children's imaginations will soar, their laughter bubbling over as they follow the cat's action-packed escapades. Will Bagpipe ever find a place where he belongs, despite his pungent predicament? Discover the hilarious and heartwarming conclusion that will leave readers of all ages giggling with delight.

A line of revellers, wending their drunken conga from the opening night party at The Fighting Cock, is brought to a sudden halt when their barbecue explodes.Nora Stickleback struggles to manage the pub, control her alcoholic husband, and keep her son away from temptation. Following a promise to look after her friends' teenage children while they go off on a holiday that ends in tragedy, she suddenly finds herself with two extra youngsters to care for.Henry Stickleback nurses two passions, one for young Rosalie and the other for browsing car boot sales for any item cockerel-related.George dedicates the time he should be grieving to looking after his elder sister and carving out a future career for himself, steadfastly thinking of nothing except the matter in front of him at that time.Meanwhile, Rev'd Quinny is haunted by a childhood memory and a habit he started in order to break an obsession.

Ayumi Drevis is a regular middle school student with an incorrigible knack for causing trouble. But all that changes when she opens up a book and slips into the fantasy world of Rebirth, filled with magical creatures and foul-tempered humans, who are trying to take off her head! Along the way, she and her friends are tasked with locating the three divine instruments and battling the evil forces known as "Nightmares," many of which were former children. By putting her life on the line, Ayumi must use every ounce of courage and face the demons that haunt her visions in order to save everyone and return home.

Barcelona - Enchanting City is a new illustrated children's guidebook to the magical capital city of Catalonia, Spain. The colourful guide is divided into nine chapters, each written in a contemporary, poetic style which should fascinate and encourage curiosity in readers from the age of nine upwards. There are chapters on the legendary La Rambla, Camp Nou - FC Barcelona's fantastic football ground, Montjuïc, the '92 Olympic Games and much, much more... The poetical style of the chapters makes it easier for children (including less-motivated learners) to remember the information and new or difficult words, while developing a fascination for language. Each chapter even has its own set of four fun quiz cards which can be used with friends. There is also a glossary which gives curious readers more information about places and expressions in the text. The author has been writing texts and materials for teaching the English language since 2011.

Two young siblings visit an enchanted dinosaur park, where the beasts come alive. The dinosaurs exist to help mankind in times of danger. They act only under the guidance of special child helpers. The team performs a heroic rescue when a fire occurs at a children's hospital. Some time later, the park is demolished. The children feel compelled to revisit the site. As they do, an offshore disaster looms following an explosion at a gas rig. The children summon the magic power governing the park. Their call is answered, as an old friend and family of dragons appear to assist them. Once more, courage and determination is needed. Can the new team perform this dangerous rescue mission?

As long as I can remember, the only thing that fills my brain are words, and ever since starting school and falling in love with rhyming iambic pentameters, I have been writing "old-fashioned" poetry! This collection has been garnered and put together from hand-drafted papers and (my sister having taught me how to type so that she could read my scrawl!) from a life's collection of typed manuscripts.

When immersed in the horror of domestic violence, you either give up and die inside or you remove yourself and live in your imagination. Nobody believes that it will happen to them - but it does - and it is real. It does not discriminate; it seeps over the threshold of every class, religion and gender. Abusers are clever; they relieve you of friends first, then family, until you have only them left. They tell you it is all in your head - that you are crazy and that you need help. They know your insecurities and this becomes their playground and you their play toy. An abuser does not care if you are sad, they do not care if you are broken and they have no interest in anything but total domination. You cannot fix them, you can never love them enough. You just have to leave.

Quietly reflective, the beautifully written poems in this slim volume offer a welcome respite from the noisy insistence of modern life. The language, now simple and direct, now rich in associations, double-meanings, and imagery, has its own natural rhythm and appeal regardless of subject and rhyme. Intriguing, absorbing, thought-provoking, the poems are innovative and fresh and the intensity of the verses in places will undoubtedly strike a chord with readers of all kinds - both established readers of poetry, those who read poetry now and again, and those turning to poetry for the first time. Largely relating one person's take on how it is to be in the world, the poems address such aspects of life as time, being, loss, culture, and contingency. The collection is divided into three sections - non-rhyming poems, rhyming poems, and a concluding section of lighter, more humorous verses, with each of two additional poems serving as foreword and afterword.

There is snow and ice on the ground, and Jimmy's ponies are bored in their stable. What can Jimmy do to keep them entertained? From turnips to tickles, even old plastic buckets, Jimmy discovers all kinds of exciting ways to keep the ponies happy until spring arrives.

Elizabeth Jones returns home to find her life upside down. Its been nearly 200 years since she last saw her brothers, and things haven't been easy. Elizabeth is not like any other vampire, she has secrets and a complicated past. Reunited with her family and friends can she help save everyone she cares about or will it all end in ashes?