Bøker utgitt av Austin Macauley

Hieronymus is a fiction novel about the life and work of the iconic painter Hieronymus Bosch, which preserves the historical context of the dark end of the Middle Ages in Northern Europe.Based on the little historical information about the artist's life, the novel tries to dissect the context in which Bosch's imagination incorporated the sacred and the profane, the symbol and the metaphor, around which the dramatic life of the creator revolves.Some documented facts of Bosch's life regarding his marriage to a wealthy woman whose dowry allowed him the freedom of creation, or his survival of a plague epidemic and the great fire of 1463 in 's-Hertogenbosch, are mentioned in the novel to identify the artist's personality and recreate the social and historical context of the western European Middle Ages, haunted by the fear of the Inquisition and religious reform. The artist immerses in the creation process in which the factual circumstances disappear and re-emerge into his artistic universe populated by fantastic characters, grotesque situations, tortures and suffering, that evaporates at the end of the story like a nightmare in the morning light.

Why can't Johnny sit still in his seat for more than a few minutes? Why does Sam engage in ritualistic behaviors and remain detached from reality and in his own world? How can I communicate with Jane when she repeats everything I ask her? These are some of many questions that will be answered in this handbook. These are the types of questions that are being asked by educators in schools across the country.The problem is that there is lack of understanding of student disabilities and disorders. This lack of understanding exacerbates inappropriate behavior, student meltdowns, deficient classroom management, and below average learning and progress. The purpose of this book is to improve understanding of student disabilities and disorders. With better understanding, educators will be in a better position to use appropriate strategies and routines to control student behaviors and improve student learning and progress based on scientific evidence.

A smooth-sailing bike trip to the store is abruptly stopped in its tracks. A bewildering situation requires swift investigation. What a predicament!It's not all fun and games, as one determined youngster with an uncalculated plan, attempts to match wits with a four-legged culprit named Joe.Oh no, Joe! is a fast-paced and fun time, read in rhyme.A celebration of unconditional love between a boy and his dog... because kind little people grow up to be kind big people.

"Opiate" - to induce sleep; to stupefy; to hijack the brain and change its normal function.Opelika, Alabama - where cars, men, and race collide to unhinge the life of a young woman. Piecing it back together will require figuring out the role she played, and who she really is - or wants to be.

Ponderings of an Old Theologian is a book in which the author reflects on his life as a youngster and a seminarian in the pre-Vatican II Catholic Church, as a priest and missionary in the Philippines, and as a resigned priest and lay teacher at a Catholic school. The Second Vatican Council (1962-5) and Pope John XXIII had a life-shaping effect on him throughout his journey.Early on, he decided to help implement the renewals of Vatican II, and did so as a missionary and a teacher. In simple language, his narrative and reflections cover the development of Catholic thinking through several generations and look at the papacy of Pope Francis as the hope of a real Vatican II Church. The work invites the readers to find how they can make Vatican II relevant in their lives (part memoir, part reflection on Catholic theology).

Today, after 39 years of working for the military and other large organizations, I find myself living a very different life. A long underlying interest in mountaineering, together with my shamanic path has led me to become an outdoor school instructor, a mentor for young men, and most importantly, a shamanic healer. My private healing practice serves those circling in uncertainty, pain, or distress. Seemingly, every time I get comfortable using my gifts, a new spirit helper comes in, a new object with greater power is gifted to me, or something else more profound and more challenging appears. It's been 30 years since I became aware of my first gift from the spirit world in the sweat lodge. The helpful spirits, using me to do the work, bring my clients healing, wisdom, and peace.

When a Russian prostitute is found murdered in a Toronto hotel room, detectives John Finchley and Winston Mackenzie begin their investigation. What at first appears to be a simple case of a drug overdose soon spirals into something much darker. They realize that they have unwittingly entered a web of lies, deceit, and betrayal.The detectives must deal with a scandal, police corruption, a dangerous narcotic, an evil cosmetics corporation, and an international conspiracy. Both men have sworn to serve justice, but this case pushes them to the limit both professionally and personally. It brings them to a confrontation with the face of evil, and with their own tragic pasts.

The initial goal of this book was to discover the ultimate purpose and meaning behind the abductions of human beings into UFOs-the alarming reality of which is still hardly known to the public. But as this study developed, it led to a series of revelations which brought us to an unexpected interpretation of this phenomenon.Indeed, it became all too obvious that there was a connection between these abductions and the absurd path that today's human society is taking. More and more measures are being implemented that are threatening the health, well-being, and freedom of human beings the world over under the guise of 'security' purposes. Those responsible for this are not only our leaders, but occult forces--which are exposed in this book.We were therefore led to unveil what we can indeed refer to as the "greatest treachery in human history": extremely powerful dark forces have been acting on Earth for a very long time unbeknownst to our population. These forces, identified in this book, are directly interfering in the governance of our world and are directly opposed to the harmonious evolution of Humankind, putting us all in grave danger. This book sheds an unprecedented new light on how this all relates to the tragic events Humanity has been going through since 2020.

The fly line hisses as it shoots through the rings, the salt-laden north wind catching it as it touches the waves. The angler, hunched against the elements, pulls in the slack, and waits for the line and flies to sink before beginning a jerky retrieve. Halfway back the line stops, then goes slack again. A muffled curse is lost to the breeze. That's the second one to come short today. Three casts later a sharp tug is accompanied by a swirl amid the white topped waves. That one is on!

This is a simple tale of a family of eight children (six girls and eventually two boys) who lived in a village in South Devon. There are some aspects of this story that will make you laugh and plenty that will make you think, but I hope that you will persevere and read on until you get to the "gems" at the end of the main story - they will certainly give you something to consider. They are not fantasy, nor wishful thinking - they are all true! Here are just a few highlights, there are many, many more: A child's unswerving belief in her best "friend" The end of a cherished swimsuit The German doctor who became Sheila's saviour Moments of fame in a talent competition Adventures with Georgina the goat How Sheila and Ivor dealt with the "Agricultural Lease" attached to their property The merits and unbelievable talents of Sheila's Husband Ivor The wonderful Soul Rescues (because of COVID) that even now are taking place Successful spiritual healings and Sheila's Mother's "out-of-body" experience (not to be missed!) This story is a mixture of magic in a way - not the Harry Potter kind but real magic - certainly, a lot of sadness but tons and tons of happiness also but read it and realise that life is for living and that passing (there is no death) is something to look forward to, not to dread. Please read my story - you will be glad you did!

We've crossed the border and are in the Republic of Ireland. I'm wondering whether I'll see snow again, all over Ireland, falling on every part of the dark central plain, on treeless hills, falling softly upon the Bog of Allen and on Shannon waves. Would I ever again read Joyce? "Sit there," Thomas says. He looks over his shoulder at William, says "Come on," with a directive nod of his head and gets out of the car. William gets out and the two stand at the front of the car where I can see them talking. Their talk becomes animated with much hand gestures, and head noddings, and jerkings. They come back to the car, but instead of taking me out, get in. "Stanley," says Thomas. Mary Ford has asked Stanley Eigerman, a Messianic Jewish detective, to find her son Stephen, who has been made to disappear during the troubles in the Belfast. For 21 years Mary has grieved for her missing son, and in taking the case Eigerman gets more than he bargains for. Breath of God is a novel written in language that elevates the soul; is an anti-depressant and has a theme that speaks across the ages to each of us living in a world of violence, fear, and pity.

It is December 2019, and preparations for Barbados Prime Minister Jeffrey Motby's annual Christmas reception have been thrown into disarray when a close and dear friend of his dies in a vehicular accident. One week later, another long-term friend dies by drowning. Motby becomes concerned. Was this coincidence, or were his two friends' deaths connected? He is unable to comprehend their untimely deaths and his friendship with them going back over 30 years as Mango Club members. While not strictly a national security matter, Motby quietly asks the Barbados Intelligence Bureau (BIB) to investigate the deaths to see what, if anything, connects either or both deaths to him, his family, or his government. The apparent suicide of a third friend makes the investigation official. BIB operatives and Barbados police officers review the three deaths in different Caribbean countries. Other Mango Club members' lives are also threatened. Can the Chaos Theory help? Are the killings being made due to anger, envy, jealousy, revenge, or elements of all four of these factors? The Barbados crisis has the potential to ripple across the Caribbean Sea and beyond. Long-held personal secrets are exposed and friendships fray. Only hard work, cooperation, trust, ingenuity, and some luck help in solving the 12 Presents puzzle.

Poor Clarence! He tries so hard and all he does is get into trouble because he is so clumsy. What can he do? But sometimes being clumsy can have a happy ending! Follow Clarence as he discovers he has got a very special talent... A delightful children's story sure to amuse and entertain.

This is a story about a daughter's search for the truth and her struggle against the silent misogyny within her family. In the months leading up to the Global Financial Crisis, Lottie Sacramento is about to marry her fiancé Dan. She would consider herself one of life's lucky ones. Working for her uncle's business in the gilded world of European property fund management, Celestial has an investment track record to die for. Unfortunately, her fiancé does just that - in mysterious circumstances on a business trip to Frankfurt - and her world is thrown into turmoil. As the financial crisis unfolds and Lottie searches for the truth about Dan and Celestial, she begins to unravel a series of dark family secrets.

Family Secrets are never a good thing - or are they? A Story to Tell: A Secret to Keep is the compelling debut novel by Fiona Rich. This domestic noir is full of emotional depth, that slowly builds suspense leaving the reader hungry to delve deeper into the complex and challenging lives of Tim, Libby and Josh and learn more about the secrets that the family hold. It is a story full of intrigue and plot twists that will keep you guessing until the end. Each of the main characters have faced something traumatic in their lives, they all have their own dark secret that impacts on them psychologically; a secret that could damage the relationships of those closest to them. But will the choices that each of them make to resolve their personal crisis and overcome their psychological traumas release them from their inner turmoil, or lock them in an endless conflict of guilt and deception?

Although Sean once worked for the United Kingdom's secret intelligence service, MI6, he now finds himself on death row, sentenced for what the judge at his trial described as 'the most heinous of crimes.' Abandoned by his colleagues, friends, and even his family, he reflects on the events of his life which took him from humble beginnings to a career that brought him into conflict with powerful people at the heart of government. Unexplained happenings, mysterious deaths, and individuals hellbent on thwarting at every turn his aim of keeping the democratic process alive made it difficult for him to trust anyone, even the girl he loved. His mission to rid the world of a new and dangerous drug takes him to distant lands where he encounters the better sides of human nature, kindness and generosity.

Everyone has an imagination, but how many of us can say we use it to its full potential? Not only Ibn Arabi, the "greatest Shaykh" of Sufism, but poets and mystics in every age have developed their imagination to the point where they can apprehend a silence that speaks in symbol and a dynamic stillness that can transform the world. This journey starts from where we are as novice meditators in a bustling, distracted world and guides us into the mystical imagination with twelve short discussions, each illustrated by accessible, memorable poems. With creative challenges in each chapter, you can chart your own exploration by writing a poem, painting a picture, or making a piece of music using the suggestions as a starting point. Stops along the route of this armchair pilgrimage include dreams, alchemists, Sufi stories, bardo states, angels, synchronicities, prophecies, a mermaid, and a well-known crucifixion. This book is for seekers, yogis, and believers of all traditions and at all stages, as well as those who simply want to better connect with their creative imagination.

This is a story about Carol helping her niece in an adventurous way to conquer her fear. This is a type of story that you as a relative can sit with the child and read to them. Also, the child can sit and read the story themselves. The child will be able to relate to the young character of Robyn and how the story helps her to overcome her fear. Even parents will be able to relate to the parents of Robyn and Aunt Carol. No child should have any fears but hopefully this will help some children out there with at least one of their fears.

An invitation to heartbreak and grief and a celebration of love. She desired more, More emotion, More acceptance, More release of herself. She desired the very passion, Object, Moment, That only she could give herself. She created the words With blood and tears. Heart shattered Bones twisted, With nothing but poetry To give.

Everyone loves toys, although nowadays they are becoming more and more sophisticated and electronic. But for really young children, the old favourites are still the best. Teddy bears and all forms of cuddly toys are what toddlers seek. So, what would they give to be able to play with them should they come to life. Benjamin Roy is a typical fun-loving five-year-old who can't believe his eyes when a glove puppet in the form of a grey and white rabbit tips him a wink and comes to life. Benny and Teddy's Day Out is the second in the series, following "Benny's Arrival".

For how long should Africa continue to be associated with hunger, poverty, desperation, corruption, and mediocrity? For how long will Africa's natural endowments continue to be viewed as a curse instead of a blessing? When are our children going to put on new clothes instead of relying on second-hand clothes? When are we going to stop seeking handouts from other nations as if they owe us a living? Have we voluntarily agreed to be a laughing stock for the whole world? Have we and our unborn accepted to be labelled 'third world' forever? It is time for African leaders to deliver their populace to the Promised Land through diligence and hard work. Africa needs to rise above the borders and boundaries, which were constructed by the Berlin Conference of 1884, and create a new society which is grounded in its rich cultural soils. It is time we start showcasing to the world our rich cultural heritage. We need to innovate our products and services along with our cultural dexterity. The author proposes a set of solutions to these deep-seated and systemic problems. These solutions are rooted in the concept of Uhumwe, or 'togetherness', which he believes will provide both a strength of belief, and a concept which can help African business leaders, innovators, politicians, and others in realising the dream of prosperity for Africa.

How different could the world have been, then and now, if lead-ups and events surrounding the Second World War had occurred vastly differently? What if different alliances had been formed through dramatic circumstances and, subsequently, the tyrants had been unable to wield their evil powers? In the latter half of the 1930s, Russia and Germany are going through the motions of getting on well with each other until a series of "events" occur. A spectacular explosion kills many fascists including Hitler and the Russians decide to seize the moment and invade. Britain and France declare war on Russia and become allied to a Germany under new leadership. There are more shocks when Stalin disappears just when the Russians seem on the brink of success. Germany, however, has a great deal of support and there are great sea powers, especially Britain, who begin to demonstrate their vast reach. One of the smallest navies in existence also has a big say in subduing a mighty power.

Having survived the Battle of Leipzig, the newly created Rocket Brigade has been split with Fin and Thomo briefly returning to England before heading back to the Duke of Wellington where they are to report on this new weapon. The new troop have to pass a series of tests and conditions before being allowed to take part in the invasion of France. Assisting partisans; discovering a wrecked ship: being isolated on the wrong side of a river with the garrison of Bayonne approaching: providing the only ordnance halfway up the hillside overlooking Toulouse, Fin and Thomo have to find a way out of the blunders created by those in command, leading them, as always, into plenty of adventures where they meet old and make new friends along the way...