Bøker utgitt av Austin Macauley

Passions:Shoes, Sex, and WineHow Joanie became a wine GoddessCaution!This book might ignite a fire in you. Each sip contains forbidden information.Drink it slowly. Drink deeply.Joanie finds herself at the midpoint of her life. Without a partner, she relies on her three passions, shoes, sex, and wine. Her obsession with wine brings her into the terrifying world of quantum mythology. There she learns two things, somehow she holds the key to the future of goodness in the world and her chances of surviving the week are vanishingly small.To her emotional and sexual delight, she discovers her soulmates, the God of Zinfandel and the Goddess of Chardonnay. Yes, even the gods end up in love triangles, especially wine gods. The novel is full of wine tasting, tradition, and history. Panpsychism is also woven into the storyline. The novel culminates in an insane road trip where all hell breaks loose, ending in a grand conflagration of hundreds of evil creatures, genetic scientists, gods, and goddesses and eventually setting into motion the grand 'Deus Machina,' the God-making generator.

Sammy Stork owns the Noah's Ark Newspaper. During the 2020 pandemic, he hears that less and less people are being seen by the animal and fowl kingdoms.He quickly contacts his reporter friend, Petunia Puma, to solve the mystery of disappearing people. Petunia makes global animal contacts whereby she discovers how COVID-19 safety rules affect the creature world.Man's isolation meant freedom for animals who could now extend their territories. Come join in the humorous antics of the animals and birds as they search for people.

Homeless and ashamed, a young women named Arabelle struggles to survive. When she seeks to escape her reality with friends in a forest, an accident occurs causing the forest to erupt in flames. While everyone makes it out alive, the blame falsely falls on one friend, leaving Arabelle with immense guilt for hiding the truth.She finds herself with an ultimatum that will change the course of her life. Blocking out his past, a firefighter named Tucker immerses himself in his work and hobbies. He crosses paths with Arabelle during the forest fire and they begin to form a friendship. Though their relationship blossoms, Arabelle fears her secrets and past will push Tucker away. Meanwhile, Tucker fears his feelings for Arabelle will leave him with a broken heart because of a past friendship he'd lost.

Following Nathaniel Hawthorne's footsteps in Rome, a disillusioned middle-aged writer seeks meaning in things of little value while mistaking the needs of the soul as trivial, and of the heart as unreliable. Inspired in part by Hawthorne's The Marble Faun, this tale is also a bit of a travelogue, as significant events often take place in sites of historical mystery. Though somewhat dark and serious, Slow Dance in a Winter Garden is a story of contemporary people who find themselves - like Nathaniel - torn between the persons they had hoped to be and those they have actually become.

When an evil spellcaster interrupts Kit's unexciting job as a waitress, she is thrust into a world of magic and war. To her rescue arrives Aron Dunn, a regular customer of the diner with a secret, and Rhys Beckett, Aron's comrade. Kit is introduced to the world of the Realm where magic is a lifestyle and a practiced art. An ancient prophecy suggests Kit may be in danger and a target for the enemy. With desires to return home, Kit is forced to stay in the city of Breyer until the evil targeting her can be stopped. However, in a world where the impossible becomes reality, Kit must learn to survive and protect herself before an ancient war reaches the city walls.

The world struggles to find peace. Two old guys discovered the answer. Fifty years after they fought in Vietnam, they worked it out. They grew up together and went to the same schools, yet they had never met. They served in the army together, were both shot down in helicopters, and lost some of their best friends in combat, but they had to wait to meet. The answer was not in combat, military training, or book learning. They were tough soldiers who were trained to kill. Ray was a helicopter pilot flying some of the army's most advanced killing machines. Bruce was an airborne ranger who deployed the army's artillery with precision. They did their jobs well. Ray and Bruce needed to find an answer to the world's struggle. They did. See if you agree.

As a physician I frequently have to search for a diagnosis which will account for most, or hopefully all, of a patient's problems. So when I consider a question related to politics, religion or philosophy, I look for an answer that will help us to understand the known facts. When you read these poems, I don't expect that you will necessarily agree with the conclusions but hope that you will be stimulated to ask, 'What do I think?' and, maybe of more importance, 'Why do I think so?'The interpretations will be a product of age, gender, culture, race, nationality, politics, education and religious beliefs or lack of them. It is hardly surprising that our responses may differ. I frequently apply the following quotation from Oliver Cromwell (1599-1658), the Lord Protector of England, Scotland and Ireland, to my own thoughts:"I beseech you, in the bowels of Christ, think it possible you may be mistaken."- Letter to the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland (8/3/1650).

The Cold War between the United States and the Soviet Union and their allies lasted from the late 1940s through the late 1980s. But the armed forces of the two superpowers met only through proxies. The primary front-line soldiers in the Cold War were diplomats, political leaders, and intelligence officers. David M. Bush was a career military analyst for the Central Intelligence Agency during the last decade and a half of the Cold War. This is a first-person narrative of his experiences providing intelligence support to US Government decision-makers for several crises involving the USSR and its Caribbean Basin allies Cuba, Grenada, and Nicaragua.

The dark titan, Cephius, and five of his six children, the demon princess of Shivar have been sealed in their fiery realm by the gods of the realm. This leaves the gods weak, too weak to continue the fight against the darkness. So they retreat into the heavens to the celestial palace where they will recover.Mankind must continue the fight against prince Gregormere, the soul eater, and his dark legions, but with the retreat of their gods, many lose hope. The races retreat and hide, all but one. They will stay and fight to death. They will revolt against the darkness like a pillar of light in the storm. They will be led by a man, a warrior, who will be named the champion of the son god valor. He will unite the races of mankind and show the seed that will bring about the end of the soul eater's reign. An end to the darkness seeking to devour the realm.

I can imagine what you're thinking - you've picked up this book because it's bright and it caught your interest. Have you ever been in the middle of something and suddenly someone tells you it's time to get ready to go? Were you ready to go? How did you decide to go? Did you kick and scream? Did you go willingly? Did you have someone who went out of their way to help distract you? Did you help someone clean up so they could go to the next activity? If you have, and even if you haven't, open the cover and read about a class reluctant to come inside from the playground and the teacher who tells them it's ok to say goodbye to the outside. Go on a scavenger hunt as they list the many things that they see, hear, and feel as they find their way off the playground and back to the classroom. Moving on to the next activity has never been easier.

Inspired by the author's childhood experience in the deep countryside of his native country, the Republic of the Congo, Tales from the Great Marsh represents a collection of short stories which illustrate a complex picture of life in a contemporary African society still rooted in its traditional beliefs and practices.Through short fictional stories, the author explores the complexity of social, cultural as well as religious, and spiritual experiences of a Bantu rural society when confronted with the challenges posed by specific existential situations such as death and modern politics, as well as the challenges posed by the encounter with the otherness.These fictional stories which marry myth and reality, are deployed towards producing knowledge that takes into account the surviving cultural aspects of old African societies formerly considered minor in studies of the continent's past and present.

Dexter Wittaker dreamed of a family dynasty where unity, power, money, and success rule. Through years of hard work and grooming the younger generations, his dreams were finally coming true, but once the eldest children take over no one could imagine what happened next.They collide with a Russian family and it's a race to see who will survive. A compelling drama dominated by the Wittaker, Stollenburg, and Gillespie families mixed with thrilling temptations, violent tempers, extreme jealousy, dangerous greed ending with murder, wrapped in a sadistic love affair.

In this contemporary collection of poems, Priyanka embraces the transformative power of storytelling through multicultural crafted verse to illuminate the threads that connect us all. Through her tapestry of anecdotes and shared lived experiences, she conveys a message of what its takes to be strong or 'karak'.

Meet Tom Tom, the spirited ex-service detection Labrador Retriever with an indomitable spirit. Despite his blindness, Tom Tom's zest for life and love for treats remain undiminished. Dive into his world and discover how he turns every challenge into an adventure, proving that limitations are only in the mind.

At the heart of a nation's identity lies the moment it breaks free from its chains. For Kenya, this pivotal moment came in 1963, setting a course that would be both celebrated and challenged. Amidst this backdrop, we follow Salimo, a man whose life is intertwined with Kenya's political and professional evolution. His interactions with international allies and the Kenyan people he serves deeply influence his path. 'Hakuna Matata' isn't just a phrase; it embodies the resilience of Kenya's youth and the spirit of a nation that refuses to be subdued. Yet, the shadow of the ruling elite looms large, marked by violence, political games, and rampant corruption. From the era of Jomo Kenyatta to the tumultuous reign of President Moi, the narrative captures the highs and lows of a country in flux. But through it all, the Kenyan spirit remains unbroken. The people, especially the youth, remain hopeful, forging ahead, shaping and being shaped by their nation's journey. Dive into a tale of resilience, politics, and the indomitable spirit of a nation and its people.

O'Lord, I am searching for that lost pure love.The pure love You instilled in our hearts once.The pure love that's scattered into shreds now.The pure love that connects all of us to Your oneness.The pure love we forgot to give and receive.The pure love that will end all hostilities and retribution.The pure love that will end all sufferings and vengeance.The pure love that will reunite us all one day.The pure love that we call our 'Soul.'O'Lord, I need Your help to rediscover that pure love.ASI want to take my Soul to its right place, called 'home.'

i am the one hiding between the lines in over-stuffed drawers torn diaries, outdated datesnameless and anonymous i am the onefilled with passion and drive fearfully expressive, hiding in a forgotten corner my voice was too loud, I was silenced yet here I am breaking the boundaries, opening forgotten books, to find my voice again, to bring life to the dead to paint the words in rainbows i am the one across these words embodied in contents sharing my life to who'd listen so listen closelyread between the linesyou'll find my torn diaries of outdated datesfilled with drive and passion.

Diana Dawson, an Abu Dhabi based author, has a rare allergy to sunlight, which makes finding love a struggle.At least her career is on the rise - that is, until her editor (and best friend) quits as she's preparing for a writing competition that could skyrocket her to fame.To add to Diana's luck, fate throws two men her way. Theo, her gorgeous new editor, is off the cards. Lucas, her sexy neighbor, is the outdoorsy type.Diana's love life is turning into one hot mess and the competition is fast approaching. Will she be able to keep her dreams sizzling or is she setting herself up for the worst burn ever?Fans of romantic comedy will enjoy this novel by Nabilah Khan.

The events of Al Yaah take place in the golden age, before the establishment of the Union and the discovery of oil, and before the use of electricity.Some of the novel's events were taken from events that actually occurred, and the rest is a figment of the writer's imagination.

*RIVETING * UNPUTDOWNABLE *COMPELLINGA female investigative journalist is murdered in a posh hotel overlooking the Nile, in upscale Zamalek, Cairo. Two seasoned investigators, Maged and Assem, lock horns but must race against the clock to find her killer before New Year's Eve. Camillia, the main witness, is hiding a crucial piece of evidence. A nefarious international drug cartel, led by a psychotic Albanian drug-lord, is wreaking havoc in the city with a new lethal hallucinogen. This cartel will stop at nothing to succeed… even murdering some of their own members.Several characters are playing both sides.It is a deadly battleground of covert intelligence.Who will ultimately perish and who will survive? Maged was taken aback by what he saw in the huge basement and realized why they referred to this location as 'The Bunker'. In contrast to the old historic façade of the downtown Cairo mansion, he was now looking at the most advanced wall-to-wall, state-of-the-art, satellite and surveillance equipment. He looked at agent Rawan in amazement as she walked towards the satellite screens, which were beaming footage from across the world, in real time.

Have you thought how to make yourself proud and stay motivated with all challenges during your educational journey? The book offers simple guidelines and advice about how to stay motivated and achieve your educational dream. The book will encourage you to pursue higher education with a personal story about how to overcome learning challenges and be successful.

This is a story in which feelings are burning, in which stories of love roam on the banks of the River of Love, our steps were walking on a rug strewn with flowers of feelings, and laughter soared across the magical place, and we used to meet everyday moments before sunset, and we used to talk until late at night laughing shyly...And the light of the moon illuminates our meetings, it guards us, and conversations sing our hearts, so their tenderness sways with a whisper that has no equal in the world, and there she wrote the first word she uttered with eagerness, I said to her, 'I love you'; And tears of happiness flowed down her cheek, so I filled my cups with groans. I drink it fresh when memories pass in the middle of the night; The night is long, life is short, and the sorrows are hymns.

The story of a young Humaid from Sharjah is full of suspense and breathtaking events. It will make you smile sometimes and perhaps shed a tear or two.After graduating from medical school, Humaid's destiny was unknown. A very diligent and serious student, Humaid was also a very loyal son to his supportive parents. His life in Sharjah was comfortable and rewarding, but he chose to work in refugee camps in Sudan, Jordan, and Syria.Humaid was soon to discover his compelling and powerful purpose in life, in the form of desperate refugees and poverty-stricken communities, tragically effected by war and tyranny. After being kidnapped by extremists in Syria and his subsequent and thrilling escape, Humaid starts searching the cause of his recurrent events.Will he find solace in living a life of selfishness? Will he find purpose and love he was searching for? Finally, he comes to the conclusion that the answer to all hatred is ultimately love…