Böcker utgivna av Austin Macauley

Homo sapiens: development is deviating from projections. With 10 billion Earth-years of galactic experience, the Intelligence, the ethereal presence led by the Energy Masters, discerns something special in this complex creature and its accelerating scientific capabilities. Their sub-processor and Earth project manager will surely explain. After 100,000 years with his client, the Homo sapiens, can 221 offer enlightenment? Jimbo, a hesitant hero, knew that Edinburgh, Scotland's capital, was a great place to grow up and study science. Summer, 1996: pleasingly unexceptional, with good friends in a wonderful city. The recent creation of Dolly the Sheep gave him vacation work, cataloguing mathematical models. Happy days. Until his sleep is interrupted by the nebulous 221, obliging him to rescue the models from nocturnal thieves. A chase ensues, across and underneath the city, but armed gangsters are no match for Jimbo's new night vision and his galactic minder, 221. The police are doubtful. 221 tries to account for his client's extraordinary progress, while the Energy Masters struggle from suspicion through bemusement to inconclusiveness. Fortunately, Jimbo participates, while he sleeps. A story of human development, described to our hero in 100 seconds. Meet an eclectic assortment of scientific wizards who created our modern world. Humour exists, galactically rare. 221 believes the human brain is the galaxy's most complex machine, running on only 20 watts. Set in beautiful Edinburgh and the wider Milky Way.

A son keeps complaining to his mum that he has 'poo on his shoe.'All the while his mum keeps reminding him, in a rhyme, that there are other unpleasant things that could happen too and that it's not that bad because you can always wipe poo off your shoe!

"Have you ever jumped from a jet with a parachute that doesn't open? Tried to sabotage an election, perhaps?" When Nadia Nightingale is snatched from her home and recruited to be a secret agent, she isn't sure who to trust. Thrown headfirst into a murder case, it's a game of clues and secrecy where one wrong move could lead to her downfall. But behind the chaos and betrayal, Nadia soon realises that a much bigger plot is unfolding...

In a land filled with roaring, towering dinosaurs, Gus stands out - not because he's the biggest or the loudest, but because he's uniquely himself. While he may not look like the others, does that truly set him apart? Dive into the heartwarming tale of It Is OK To Be Different and join Gus on a journey of self-discovery, where he learns that our differences are what make us special. A delightful read that celebrates individuality and teaches young readers the beauty of embracing who they are.

Sometimes we all need a helping hand. The animals in these stories know that very well. Together, they help each other overcome their fears, solve problems, and learn how to live happily and peacefully together. They have lots of adventures. Squirrel must help save piglet who has fallen down the rabbit hole; little blackbird learns to fly for the first time; and together all the animals in the wood investigate where the sun has gone. They even work together to save their beloved big oak tree from the humans. But the animals are not always well behaved. Sometimes they make mistakes, but they always learn from them. After eating all the childrens' easter eggs, the big fox finds himself in a race against time to replace them, and Rabbit learns that you must always treat people kindly. Discover what the animals get up to and more in this magical collection of children's stories.

Have you ever wondered just how much food could possibly fit onto a dinner spoon? Maybe you have, or maybe you haven't. Either way you will enjoy reading this delightful rhyming book. The subject of food is near and dear to many people, old and young, and what could be more fun than counting to ten while playing with food and a dinner spoon? Read along as a young boy works through his meal courses and his numbers at the same time while his spoon gets fuller and fuller. Do six blueberry pies really fit onto one small spoon? What do you think? Let your imagination run wild as you read along. My Spoon's Got Lots of Room will thrill young readers and it even has a cherry-on-top ending! So sit down, grab a cosy blanket, find a little friend and enjoy reading My Spoon's Got Lots of Room.

A woman wakes up with her arms and legs tied, realizing almost immediately she is lying on train tracks. And to make matters worse, she has no memory of who she is or how she got there. As she tries to live her life, still unsure whether she should start fresh or keep looking for information about herself, she can't shake the feeling that there is something different about her. And, slowly, some memories start coming back to her, but they only bring more questions rather than answers.

Eleven-year-old Billy Barnes lives with his parents and elder sister, Julia. He is usually a happy boy and spends most of his time with one of his best friends, Ali Patel. However, Billy has a problem. A big problem! He was stopped by some older boys as he was on his way home from school. One of them demanded protection money from Billy and made it quite clear that it was pay up, or suffer the consequences! Just how are Billy and Ali going to solve this problem, without involving Billy's parents? If he does that, he runs a considerable risk of becoming a laughingstock in his class. He can almost hear some of the other boys shouting, "Billy Barnes has to ask his mum and dad for help, just like in reception class!" The solution is as clever as it is simple and is the start of a number of exciting adventures for Billy and Ali.

Gracie Browne lives an idyllic life, or so it seems. On the surface she and her husband Aiden are a successful couple: childhood sweethearts, with a marriage that others could only aspire to. Deborah, one of the golf club wives and an admirer of Aiden has a burning passion to take him for herself. It's during one of the dinner parties that Gracie hosts for the men and wives of the golf club, that Gracie finally finds her voice. A voice she thought so long ago was lost. Gracie would be silenced no more. That night she leaves Aiden and starts on a path of not only self-discovery, but of friendship with an unexpected person. Will Aiden persuade Gracie to come back home and to give their marriage another chance? Or will what Gracie discovers be the final straw?

Discover a magical world deep in the woods where Evergreens, shrubs, and woodland creatures gather in a clearing to share their stories. But today, the news is dire - an Evil Weevil with teeth like needles threatens to devour everything in its path, including the Evergreens and all living beings. In a desperate bid to stop the creature, the Crown's Cones must journey to Witch Hazel's Hollow, a place shrouded in sorrow and danger. Led by the brave Sir Robert the Spruce and Douglas Fir, they hope to persuade Witch Hazel to join them in their fight against the Weevil. Follow their perilous journey as they navigate treacherous terrain and face impossible odds. Will they be able to save their beloved woodland from certain doom? Find out in Evergreen, a captivating tale of courage, friendship, and the power of nature.

Fresh from their globetrotting adventure, Yasibear and Uncle Sean are ready to go travelling again but to somewhere new. Desperate for Yasibear to show his ability to talk, Uncle Sean tries his best to encourage Yasibear, but it just won't happen. What will it take? Another travelling expedition. The destination... Mexico! Alongside Aunty Kerry, Uncle Sean, Yasin and Yasibear go on an amazing adventure to the gorgeous country of Mexico. They encounter dolphins, flamingos, iguanas and much more but is this enough to make Yasibear talk in public? This charming story demonstrates that if you are nice to people and have belief, then the best time of your life awaits you. Join Yasibear, Yasin, Uncle Sean, and Aunty Kerry in their glorious, cultural journey across the enchanting country of Mexico.

Chaos has awoken Rahn has been chosen A journey has begun... From a seemingly ordinary day, Rahn's fate shifts, drawing him into a desperate search for an age-old blade: the key to thwarting a looming darkness. Now, far from home and faced with insurmountable challenges, he must navigate treacherous paths to uphold a prophecy he was entwined with since birth. Blade of the Chosen delves deep into a tale of loss, resilience, and the indomitable spirit of overcoming.

Nicholas Kringle is a young boy who loves Christmas with a magical passion. Growing up in an orphanage his only link to his mysterious past is his Christmas amulet. It being the only thing he was found with as a baby. But upon discovering he is the long, lost son of Santa Claus and Mrs Claus he begins a magical adventure to The North Pole Kingdom. Thus, with the help of his fairy guardian Dorothea, he reunites with his family and saves Christmas as the heir to the Christmas throne. Within the winter wonderland, he meets many other of the magical Idols who represent their respective holidays throughout the year and partakes in the festive preparations for his father's journey around the world. But a dark shadows loom over the kingdom as Nicholas is perused relentlessly by the evil Krampus who seeks to destroy Christmas forever. Nicholas's adventure as the Prince of Christmas has just begun.

As part of a small Australian military group three sisters of immigrant parents participate in secret missions to counteract People's Republic of China coercion and planned terrorist attacks in the Indo-Pacific. The sisters enjoyed a happy but meagre childhood in a remote West Australian township from where they emerged as the fortuitous beneficiaries of a private school education in South Australia. They displayed exceptional talents in standard and elective subjects. As young adults they excelled in tertiary education and gained degrees in linguistics, admiralty and Pacific constitutional law, pure mathematics, and computer science before coming to the attention of Australian intelligence agencies and the military. They were recruited by the military group for clandestine assignments that ranged from the outer boundaries of the South China Sea to Papua New Guinea and in between. The main parts of the story are about these assignments.

At first glance, 58-year-old Hannah Dragé might be mistaken for a free-spirited hippie, often found immersed in meditation, adorned with crystals, and carrying the scent of incense. Her daughters, Amelia and Charlotte, share a relationship best described as distant. Though often lost in daydreams or music, cross paths with Hannah's fiery temper, and you'd soon forget her tranquil exterior. Haunted by a sense of unfulfilled destiny, Hannah frequently felt like an outsider, even within her own family. This sentiment led her to find solace in conversations with the spectral realm. The key to understanding and, more importantly, altering her life, however, was handed down to her following her parents' demise: a family heirloom, a book of magic. Upon opening the book, Hannah's dormant magic is reignited. She is introduced to her spirit guide, Ferdinand, a shapeshifting dragon capable of taking on a striking human form. Women from the mythical land of Jardine appear, committed to guiding Hannah in wielding her rediscovered magic-a power once suppressed by a curse placed on Ferdinand. Assisted by the spectral wisdom of her great-grandmother, Hannah embarks on a journey to free Ferdinand from his curse, discovering along the way an affectionate half-brother, Olwen, residing in Germany. Together, they work to decipher the enigma of Ferdinand's curse in Imagine's enthralling tale.

Set against the backdrop of 1930s England, Miss Quinn and Miss Abbott arrive on a perfect little holiday spot, but when one of their hosts is found dead at the bottom of a cliff, they have to ask themselves, was it suicide or murder? Now, trapped between love, jealousy, and a murder investigation, Miss Abbott and Miss Quinn will discover how far people are willing to go for love, and the lengths people will go to, to prove its worth.

In the Course of Dreams offers a profound odyssey into the heart of existence. Through poetic ruminations, it delves into timeless quandaries: life's purpose, the essence of justice, the bounds of freedom, and the eternal dance of good and evil. Despite the weight of these themes, a luminous thread of hope weaves throughout, crafting a tapestry that is both current and eternal.

What makes a killer emerge? Could it be genetics or are we shaped by our environments from childhood onwards? Lurking in the recesses of the mind is a dark cruelty, cupped in the hands of pleasure and nurtured by the need for power. Does this exist within us all and if so, how do some control it and others allow it to consume them? The detached coldness of a clinic waiting room, the deafening silence that illuminated your vulnerability. Who'd have thought from such desperation, friendships would flourish. Starting with a simple hello, a group friendship was forged that would grow from within adolescence into adulthood. With the strains of trauma beginning to show, the group becomes aware that the normality expected in the society around them is a far cry from how this group functions and the cracks begin to appear. With torture, murder, control and grief only a stone's throw away, where will the darkness take this troubled group of individuals?

It is understood that the women in the royal family will not make an effort to welcome Shei. She is a converted Christian, and she was swept off her feet by their handsome bachelor, Bassam. She doesn't dress like them; she is all Prada and Gucci. Their abayas hide their Prada and Gucci. Their beauty is seen in their eyes, smiles and kindness.

This is a book that will hold the reader's attention from start to finish. It's a story of courage, determination, control, anger, jealousy, and love. Alma, the main protagonist, was injured during the Blitz in East London when half her house fell on top of the air-raid shelter also killing her father and her sister. That experience coloured the rest of her life. Alma and the family moved to Poplar ('Call the Midwife' country) in 1947. By 1951, they'd been re-housed to a Council House in Grundy Street where they stayed until 1981. East end life was important to them, but Alma always had aspirations to move back to Hornchurch in Essex and the surrounding areas where most of her family lived. George, Alma's husband, was born and bred in Poplar in the East End - a true Cockney. His attitude was, 'I'll leave the East End feet first!' However, his daughter Linda's medical needs meant that she could no longer climb the stairs after major back surgery. So they had to move and Alma's ambition was realised, but little did they know that Linda would eventually meet and fall in love with Ralph, and that despite her disabilities, she would get married and achieve great things with her husband.

One of the last things Elinor Simentov wants is to be a prophet of God, but God has other plans. A Jewish woman of no particular renown, Elinor is told by God to give a warning to all who will listen. Will she serve as a prophet, sacrificing her goals for herself, self-image, and reputation in order to do something that may be completely useless? God's message is simple. Humankind must radically change course or face extinction. To give warning, God uses prophecy to urge humans to change. Transported through past, present, and horrific potential futures, Elinor is asked to share her visionary experiences and conversations with God to urge us to take action. As we are barraged month after month by once-in-a-lifetime storms, record-setting heat waves, shifting polar vortexes, horrendous floods, and decades long droughts, it's hard to continue to ignore the signs and omens. The Path to God's Promise combines dire warnings about climate change with the transformative power of prophetic experience. It asks whether or not it is too late for us to save ourselves and challenges us to live vastly different lives.

As the relentless war draws to a close, Oulyia's fate hangs in the balance. With one final chance to repel the Covenant and save their land from the invading hordes, Oulyia rallies its last remaining army. But what if they fail? The weight of uncertainty looms heavy as their ultimate destiny teeters on the brink. Pesan understands the slim odds and the painful reality that he was denied the chance to join the fight, unlike his brother. Yet, regardless of the war's outcome, he knows he cannot remain with a family that neglects him and life itself. As the war for Oulyia nears its conclusion, Pesan's own journey is about to unfold, with its own trials and tribulations. In the gripping narrative of At Night, the Lanterns Cry, the ceaseless escalation of conflict unveils the profound impact of rulers' pursuits on nations and their people. Allegiances are tested, friendships strained, and ideologies challenged as the characters navigate a world pushed to its limits. Prepare for an enthralling tale where the stakes are high, and the consequences of personal ambitions reverberate through the lives of nations.

Step into the captivating life of Saartjie Baartman, an ordinary and curious 18-year-old whose dreams led her from the familiar shores of Cape Town to the distant lands of England and Paris. Little did she know that her voyage would take a tragic turn, transforming her life into a harrowing tale of exploitation and dehumanization. In this powerful biography, Saartjie's true story is finally given a voice, allowing her to recount her experiences firsthand. From the initial promise of work as a nursery maid to the shocking reality of being displayed as an object of desire in London and Paris, her journey is one of heartbreak, resilience, and survival. As you delve into Saartjie's own words, you will bear witness to the fear and anguish of a displaced soul in foreign lands. Her poignant narrative sheds light on the struggles faced by countless individuals torn from their homelands, forced to navigate the trials of being foreign nationals in strange and unwelcoming territories. Supported by meticulous research and accurate references, this book also draws a striking parallel to the present day, where the erosion of human rights continues to fuel the alarming rise of human trafficking and bonded labor. Saartjie's story serves as a timeless reminder of the enduring fight for justice and equality, resonating even more powerfully in a world that grapples with these same issues two centuries later. Hottentot Venus is a tribute to a remarkable woman who suffered the indignities of exploitation, but whose legacy fuels the ongoing struggle for dignity and human rights. Her voice, once silenced, now echoes through these pages, urging us to confront our past, understand our present, and forge a more compassionate future.