Bøker utgitt av Austin Macauley

A captivating collection of brief conversational poems by Maureen (Mo) Jones - grandmother, care home entertainer, retired teacher. Serious and humorous, these verses ignite talking points, sparking connections between readers. Embrace love, loss, hope, and resilience through Mo's keen observations, celebrating life's miracles. Join this enchanting poetic journey and feel the warmth of her words wrap around your heart, leaving lasting impressions of connection and appreciation.

Power corrupts, and absolute power corrupts absolutely, or so we are told. The question is, who says so, the victors or the vanquished? Who controls whom? Who controls the minds of the proletariat? You of course know the answer. Or do you? Embark on a journey where all is exposed as being corrupt and be prepared to join the corrupters and feel good about having your innermost dark secrets exposed. The question is... Can outrageous corruption ever have a noble cause?

Amal is a little girl who likes to play with her unicorn toy. One night, she makes a wish: that her toy would grow into a super giant. But Amal faced a big challenge after that wish. Is she going to be able to figure out the solution? Read the book to find out.

Brave Katherina Giselle is a gifted teacher. She obtains a teaching job at a prestigious school in London during COVID-19 era. Principal Leo at the prestigious school does not allow her to teach anything creative. Although she is teaching at an elite school, she feels that she does not have any freedom. But her compassionate American friend Bear encourages her to use her creative thoughts to write. She secretly writes fantasy stories about creativity and equality. She becomes a top-selling author before long. She somehow manages to keep her secret hidden from Principal Leo's notice. Things take a shaky turn when tyrannical Principal Leo becomes aware of her creative publications. Principal Leo thinks Katherina is a terrified typical gazelle and that he could silence her and diminish her creative ideas by threatening her. Katherina Giselle's mysterious and innovative thoughts give her powers beyond Principal Leo's imagination. Profoundly inventive and entertainingly educative, Katherina Giselle encapsulates the importance of courage, righteousness, creativity, and imagination. This is a timeless story for all those who love to imagine.

In a quiet town where the most dramatic stories are found on bookshelves, a real-life horror unfolds.The local library, once a sanctuary of knowledge, now becomes the epicentre of a chilling mystery as staff members meet untimely ends. These were ordinary individuals, deeply embedded in their daily routines, now silenced forever.Yet, every death tells a story. Behind the façade of daily transactions and book returns lurk secrets desperate to remain unread. Someone harbours a truth so dark, they're willing to kill to keep it.Who holds such a deadly secret? And who will be the next to reach their story's ominous conclusion in The Final Chapter for Some?

'For Dominic the Dachshund, half a dog high and a one and a half long, believed he was vast. What could go wrong?' Dominic the Dachshund is a charmingly illustrated rhyming adventure for young children, written to read with rhythm. What could go wrong on a beautiful spring day? Did he bite off more than he could chew? Encourage children to join in and read along. Encourage prediction of the last word in the line from the rhyme! The book promotes discussion and learning around themes featured in the story e.g., spring, judging others and resilience.

Have you ever daydreamed about a magical world? Have you sometimes seen a fairy or an elf out of the corner of your eye? Gracie has, but she always dismissed it all and blamed it on her wonderful imagination. Then one night a little door appeared at the bottom of her bedroom wall. That was the night that her life changed forever.

In the tranquil coastal town where Miranda pursued quiet career in social care, she relished the freedom and flexibility it granted her to nurture her two children, despite their significant age gap. However, when her teenager's inexplicable decline in energy coincides with an elderly client's enchantment with mysterious lights at sea, Miranda's world takes an unforeseen turn. The appearance of an unfamiliar boy on the beach not only saves Tanya from danger but also entangles Miranda in a web of suspicion that threatens to strip her of custody of her younger child. As conflicting family ties unravel, Miranda battles to reclaim her rightful authority in shaping her daughters' futures, grappling with the tumultuous forces that seek to tear her apart.

The Icky Wick Bowls Club invites you to join them at their private table known as the Gin Club Table, come and listen to hilarious tales of the past, or maybe witness the steamy night at The Vicars and Tarts party with a different story on every table. Travel to Ireland in the 60s with Molly and the gang as they cleverly remove marble fireplaces from a mansion in the wilds of Ireland and ship them off to the USA. Meet Micheal the renowned Irish raconteur singer/songwriter. Stay with Benny the septuagenarian gangster while he plans to bring his finest cannabis down from his factory in London filling up three golf bags, which he hides in the holiday coach carrying all the OAPs, to France. His journey with his wife Beryl, into and out of France with no passport, due to the fact he is on a lifetime ban from leaving the UK due to his criminal record.

Penny Pitt lives next door to a zoo, but her friends won't come to play because the air smells of stinky animal poo - yuck! But then Penny has an idea. She feeds all the animals her favourite foods... Want to know what happens when you feed jelly to a whale? Or chocolate to a hippo? Read Penny Pitt and the Stinky Zoo to find out!

They have been coming to a holiday cottage in Suffolk for as long as they can remember, and Ellie and Jack are familiar with every lane and byway, every stretch of beach and shingle, indeed every nook and cranny within easy reach of the cottage, and of course they have their own favourite places. On this the last day, before their holiday is over for another year and after much pleading, the children have been allowed out on their own and are heading down the lane in search of adventure. The Suffolk coast has always held out a hint of the supernatural, magic and alternative realities, but nothing has prepared the children for what is about to unfold. This will be a holiday they will never forget.

One day, Baby Monkey was playing in the jungle when - all of a sudden! - something came rolling down the path! It was round, and smooth, and hard, and nearly as big as Baby Monkey! But where did it come from? Who was its family? Baby Monkey had lots of questions! Join Baby Monkey on a 'petite aventure' to find a home for this lost 'oeuf.' Read along to find out what happens in this fun and friendly language-enhancing story. One! Two! Trois! Voila!

Beep is a cute little robot who loves nothing more than playing with his friends. They have lots of fun together, but Beep sometimes feels he doesn't fit in. You see, Beep has autism, and he views the world slightly differently from his friends, making it harder for him to join in their games. In this heart-warming story, it shows the obstacles Beep must face every day and his struggle to be accepted. It shows how he can find it hard to interact with his friends and how it makes him feel. Luckily, Mum is there to explain and help him understand that being different is not a bad thing, and it can even have its advantages. The next day at nursery, Beep gets to prove this when his friend Roar can't complete a puzzle that he finds too difficult. Beep steps in and helps him finish it as puzzles are easy for him. His friends tell Beep how they are happy that he is there to help them, and they think he is very clever - which he is! They wish they were as clever as him. So, follow little Beep on his journey to find understanding and acceptance in a world that can appear scary and overwhelming for a little robot with autism.

Animals can't talk but in this book one little puppy can, and through her we find that although she starts life in awful conditions at a puppy farm, she eventually finds love and affection from a lovely family. She forms a strong relationship with the family's existing dog that takes her under his wing and teaches her many things. She also develops a very strong bond with the youngest daughter of the family, and between them they share many adventures. Although her story has some sad moments, this little puppy's tale has a very happy ending. It's a delightful little story that may be enjoyed by adults and children alike.

The perfect day for an adventure in London, this is our stop. But wait, someone has been left behind! This charmingly illustrated book presents a lovely little story of a beloved toy's journey across London to be reunited with its darling Bella.

Following a run-in with his ex-wife's creditors, Greg Alison decides to uproot. Quickly! Morally and physically bankrupt, all he has is his faithful old dog, a wedge of banknotes he's squirreled away, and the use of a tiny caravan to live in. In the midst of winter. He plans to do little other than eat, sleep, and drink the days away in the idyllic Cornish village he chances upon, though a serendipitous opportunity to see his children in Southern France proves too good to resist. The trip doesn't work out as well as he'd like, and all is not as it should be on his return to Trevelly, forcing him to make himself scarce... Again. Greg uses the change of location as an opportunity to chase some hidden treasure, and with the help of new friends - Wyndham in Bromyard, and Eddy King in Trevelly - he uncovers much more than he bargained for. Completing the circle, however, proves a more complex and difficult task than he anticipated.

Autism is a life-long condition that affects how the brain works. It is not an illness and therefore cannot be 'cured.' Some may show traits but never be diagnosed as being autistic. Autism... A Mother's Story is a heartfelt account of a mother's journey with her autistic son which spans almost 28 years and covers the huge ups and downs of this complex condition. This is a memoir that gives hope to those caring for anyone with autism or for anyone wanting to know more about the challenges that face carers and the assistance that is available.

It was purported that Christopher Hitchens, a journalist, first used the phrase that 'everyone has a book in them'. If that is the case, then this is mine. Whether it is good or bad is for others to judge. This book was written during the first UK lockdown in 2020 as a means of keeping the brain active. It quickly led on to a second book, not yet published and prompted a third, not yet completed. It is not a police procedural nor is it autobiographical but stems purely from the author's imagination. The book reflects the author's love of Cornwall and is set almost exclusively in that county. It also encompasses the love of a newly-found sister and the love for and of a newly-found lover. The theory of Karma suggests that what happens to a person happens because they caused it with their own actions. That sums up the climax of the book.

Sometimes you need a lifetime to tell a story. Sometimes you only need four days. Heather Thompson is a 20-year-old with an arguably great life: the makings of a dream career, supportive friends and family, and a relationship lifted right out of a romance novel. But that doesn't mean she isn't struggling. Sometime in August is an honest, no-holds-barred account of mental ill-health in a young adult, which follows four life-changing days in Heather's life.

Meet Tonio and Bear, and all the animals they will encounter on this incredible adventure. Tonio is on the autism spectrum, but no worries! He and his best friend Bear will overcome any obstacles they find along the way. In a world where sometimes things can be a little bit overwhelming it is important to have a friend who is loyal and understands you and who is always there when you need him. Bear will help Tonio face the challenges of autism as he discovers the amazing animals at the zoo. This book will be the first in a series of great adventures for our little hero and his sidekick Bear who is always ready, willing, and able to save the day. A book that kids and their families can relate to and that can teach us all that "Autism is a part of our world, not a world apart."

The majority of us in the Western world will suffer at some point with aches and pains. Statistics say over 80% of those will be back problems. The Dutch philosopher Erasmus once said, 'Prevention is better than cure,' so doesn't it make sense to do something now that can prevent this pain from happening? This book not only provides a common-sense approach to identifying and changing those habits known to be a major cause of those aches and pains, but will also keep you toned, since doing actions the correct way means you will be using the right muscles while protecting the spine, giving you a better quality of life now as well as in your mature years.

From the ocean to the treesthe droplets searched with ease,our family covers the world two-thirds at least.

At the heart of poetry lies the desire to belong - to a place, a space, a country. Our experiences of the spaces we inhabit shape our identities and define the contours of our lives. In this collection of poems, we explore the varied and complex emotions that arise from our relationship with the spaces we inhabit. Sometimes, a place is a dream we strive to achieve, a refuge from pain, or the lingering scent of a lost love. Space can be many things at different times in our lives. This eclectic and diverse collection brings together the voices of poets from all corners of the world, each offering a unique perspective on the theme of space. Through the kaleidoscope of words in this collection, readers will be taken on a journey to worlds they love to explore. From free verse to rhyme and rhythm, these poems are a mosaic of styles and techniques that come together to create a rich tapestry of human experience. Whether you're searching for a sense of belonging, a moment of reflection, or simply a chance to lose yourself in the beauty of language, this collection offers something for everyone. So come along on a journey through the poetry of place, and discover the many ways in which space shapes our lives and our hearts.

It was the last straw. Sally couldn't take this anymore, live with the consequences of her husband's addiction, so she turned on her heels and walked away. Jenny smelt the betrayal on him as she greeted him at the door. This time she drew back, looked him straight in the eye and left. She was no longer prepared to put up with his unfaithfulness. Kate curled up on the settee and thought about David, her husband, her one true love who she had walked out on hoping to shock him into saving their marriage by stopping gambling. It had worked, he had stopped but David had found other arms to comfort him. These three girls form a lasting friendship, brought together by their charity shop work, a lasting intuitive friendship giving each other the support they needed. The shop and its customers and the community it inspired helped each of them in turn. "Alice? Who is Alice?" warbled Smokie on the piped music in the shop. Who indeed, you might ask. She is their favourite volunteer. She's the lovable perfect grandma everyone wishes they had. But things are not quite as they seem...

Connor Peak is an only child, raised and trained by King Reynard to become his most profitable recruit after the tragic death of his father. Bound by loyalty, Connor is sent once more on a mission, which proves to be his most difficult yet. His target? Rachel Penmouse of the Isles, a wise Queen, just as dedicated to protecting her own people, and to Connor, the sole person responsible for the death of his father. Connor must now endeavour to avenge his father and make his King proud once more, but not every contract is as simple as described, not every detail as clear. Will Connor succeed and be the catalyst for war? Nothing in his lifestyle is certain, except for one fate that lay hidden in the dark; the moon will strike twice, and once it shines its light upon everything in this world, be careful who you call your enemies, as no one is safe from the light that will reveal all.