Böcker utgivna av Austin Macauley

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.

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!

In this life-changing book by Justine Whitchurch, you'll discover that you too can escape the clutches of alcoholism. This book holds a message for those caught in the battle, that their divine purpose is waiting for them on the other side...you are stronger than you think. "sometimes all you need is for someone else to believe in you, before you can believe in yourself." - Justine Whitchurch. "...Much of my drinking was hidden from them, or so I thought. I knew I was being watched like a hawk, so I was sneaking it in whenever and wherever I could. I would venture to the local bottle shop and buy miniature bottles of vodka so I could stash it in secret places. It felt like the perfect crime. The only problem was I had to dispose of the bottles somehow, and that was proving tricky. In times of quiet desperation, I resorted to taking swigs of alcohol-based mouthwash to subside my urges; something I can never erase from my memory. But the worst was yet to come. It was a weekday, and I had just woken up feeling like a slowly decomposing corpse. My skin felt like it was crawling with bugs, my heart was racing, and panic was overwhelming my body. Looking into the mirror, I realized my face was still black from a fall a few days earlier. But like most other times, I had a vague memory of what happened. I was on round-the-clock surveillance by my family and the thought of getting through the attempted detox was unbearable. Discreetly, I raided my dad's alcohol cabinet and over a 30-minute period, downed 500mls of straight spirits. The next thing I can remember was waking up in an ambulance on the way to hospital and trying to answer the paramedic's questions about how much I had drunk..."

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?

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!

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!