Most Popular Books by John Allison

In addition to the area’s early history learned from his mother, much of the author's information in this comprehensive book was obtained by visiting and conversing with older residents in East Tennessee and Western North Carolina. Having possession of the very earliest court records made in Jonesborough (1778–1800), the author made original investigations of the facts and the men who constituted the court. He quotes extensively from these old records kept in Washington County, noting that it was the first county established and organized in the state and included for quite a time all of the early settlements in what has been commonly known as “upper East Tennessee.” Along with stories about Jackson and others well known in Tennessee’s early history, numerous other names—such as Hump Gibson and the Widow Dyckes—are found in the old court records.

We usually think of imagination as a fanciful, whimsical faculty that has little to do with reality and truth. This beautifully written book by the Australian poet John Allison shows how ordinary imagination can be intensified to become an organ of cognition--a path of development to real knowing. Allison shows how poetry--poetic knowing and seeing--can reveal aspects of the world invisible to science. Three lucid chapters describe the path to true imagination, where attention is the key. First we must practice it, then we must become aware of the processes involved in it. Learning to experience "poise," we must come to terms with the shadow--or all that says "No" in us. The combination of attention, equanimity, and assent opens the world in a new way. Allison then examines how poets have actually developed and practiced the kind of "deep seeing" that "image work" involves. For this he draws on William Shakespeare, William Blake, Samuel Taylor Coleridge, John Keats, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, Novalis, John Ruskin, Gerard Manley Hopkins, Rainer Maria Rilke, and Octavio Paz. The author concludes with a sequence of his own poems that exemplify the philosophy and practice he has developed. Contents: Preface: "A Way of Seeing" One: "Developing Imagination" Attending to Attentiveness Experiencing Poise Developing Imagination Owning the Shadow Getting It Two: "Poets and Imagination" Freeing Imagination from Fancy Negative Capability Deep Seeing Instress and Inscape Heartwork Three: "The Poetic Image" Another Way of Seeing Things Four: "Seeing Things" Living in the World Connections Three Portals of Imagination Otanerito Triptych: Crossings Indwelling the Overlap Catlins Gateway Reflected Light Seeing Things II

A supernatural tale of friendship, the devil, and moral gray areas. Two women with wildly different worldviews become unlikely friends as they navigate the supernatural happenings in a sleepy coastal parish—and soon find themselves forced to choose sides in the war between good and evil, facing demons, curses, and a miniature Rapture! New series from John Allison, author of Giant Days.

Written by former British Army, Bomb Disposal and Intelligence Officer, John Allison. Taking Action in Challenging Times is a refreshing look at what we can all do to regain control in tough times. We're all living in challenging times right now. Acceptance of the situation and looking for solutions not problems will help us all to move forward fast. This short book is packed full of tips and life lessons that may help you, your family and friends to take action, build resilience, resources and overcome obstacles. The workbook contains a number of practical exercises that can be completed by children, teenagers and adults alike.

Time is a fickle creature, especially when there's wormhole in the science cupboard. When a strange boy who seems far too entranced by cell phones appears, it's up to Lottie, Shauna, and Mildred to figure out his strange purposes. The Case of the Forked Road, the seventh book in John Allison's award-winning Bad Machinery series, finds our young sleuths facing the intricacies of time and space itself. What is their science teacher hiding? Who is the mysterious Calvin, why is he dressed like it’s 1960, and why is he obsessed with Communists? And another thing: just what is going on with Jack, Sonny, and Linton?

If you've met Max, Sally, and Ben before, you know they're no strangers to excitement. But have you ever wondered what happens when the sun sets, the moon rises, and the world becomes just a little bit... spooky? Welcome to "Spooky Tails," a collection of chilling tales that follow our favorite Shih Tzu, Max, and his human family as they encounter the unexplainable, the eerie, and the downright creepy! So gather around, bring a flashlight, and prepare yourself for a series of fur-raising tales that will make you want to keep the lights on! This latest installment in the Adventures of Max series is perfectly spooky bedtime reading.

Susan, Esther, and Daisy started at university three weeks ago and became fast friends because their dorm rooms were next to each other. Now, away from home for the first time, all three want to reinvent themselves. But in the face of hand-wringing boys, "personal experimentation," influenza, mystery-mold, nu-chauvinism, and the willful, unwanted intrusion of "academia," they may be lucky just to make it to spring alive.

Now an ongoing series! It's Susan's birthday and she receives the greatest gift at all: it's time for the medical students to start cutting up cadavers.

What's the secret of the shed in the back of the girls' house, and why are strange men visiting it in the middle of the night?!

Susan, Esther, and Daisy started at university three weeks ago and became fast friends because their dorm rooms were next to each other. Now, away from home for the first time, all three want to reinvent themselves. But in the face of hand-wringing boys, "personal experimentation," influenza, mystery-mold, nu-chauvinism, and the willful, unwanted intrusion of "academia," they may be lucky just to make it to spring alive.

As Easter break looms, Esther and Susan are forced to address Ingrid's constant crimes against household decency.

After spending a dull summer apart, Esther, Daisy, and Susan attend a 3-day music festival that naturally ends in a battle for survival in an apocalyptic quagmire.

Everything’s coming up Daisy! Her residents are flourishing, classes are great, and she might even go on a date soon. She is 1000% over Ingrid. It doesn’t bother her at all that Ingrid has already moved on. Not even a little.

Heading into their third year at university, Esther, Daisy, and Susan are living apart from each other for the first time, and it’s definitely going to be absolutely fine and not weird at all.

The second year begins! When Esther, Daisy and Susan discover that every piece of furniture in their new home was destroyed by the previous occupants, they head to IKEA, where things get complicated.

In a follow-up to Holiday Special 2017, Esther goes for a job interview in London and reunites with her old friend Shelley Winters. While Esther covets Shelley’s metropolitan existence, Shelley is already tired of the rat race and her high pressure civil service job, and longs to publish brain-rotting books. So while Shelly tries to prepare Esther for her interview, Esther steers Shelley towards a glittering future among the literati!

"Originally published in single magazine form as Giant Days no. 21-24"--Indicia.

Daisy has to draw on new reserves of inner strength after she loses control of a party of prospective students on an open day, while the "lonely, unlovable spinster" Susan tries dating again with disastrous results.

Under house arrest, Lottie has started to make a few friends in the criminal lifestyle, and is even working on a new, exciting casino heist case with her police liaison...but has she lost sight of what really matters—proving her own innocence?

Jane and Heather confront Chet Charles, the mysterious inventor thought missing for over a decade! All that remains is to discover the sort of thing that could drive you crazy enough to want to live inside a mountain for twenty years and pretend to be the most powerful being in a dimension.

Daisy struggles with the persistent advances of Ingrid Oesterle, Esther gets the call from Dark Nebula to be a comic shop employee, and Susan finally saves up enough money to buy a scooter that she's too afraid to ride.

It’s time for Esther to finish her final dissertation on “The Liminal Spaces Of The Great American Novel 1959-1980” but when inspiration dries up, she heads home to Tackleford for Easter. It’s not America, and it’s not 1959, but her now deserted small town is beginning to feel distinctly liminal.

Ed’s mysterious past is revealed! There may be alcohol involved.

Summer is ending, and so are Daisy and Esther’s days at university (Susan still needs to finish medical school, of course). These last days together are worth their weight in gold, but soon it will be time for pomp, circumstance, and silly hats, as the girls head out into the world and face their futures!

Esther becomes fixated on Valentine’s Day as a marker of her romantic failure, and decides to fully activate her drama field for the first time in a long time, in an attempt to “Win Big At Love”. It’s going to be great. No, really.

The second book in the Adventures of Max series. Max, a fun-loving, fluffy dog, lived with his owner Sally and her son Ben. Sally has twinkly eyes, a smile that could light up a room and a heart full of kindness. Ben, with his cheery personality and hair as bright and fun as sunshine, is the best buddy a dog like Max could ask for. Their home is tucked away in the friendliest town you could imagine. There are green parks perfect for afternoon frolics and even a beach that's just a hop, skip and a jump away! This children's book is not only entertaining but also educational, each story includes some eye-catching artwork and a few facts about the subject matter. The book's final chapter even contains a recipe for some yummy dog treats for you and your child to make together. With 13 short stories, this book is sure to keep your child entertained!

McGraw puts faith in his and Daisy's "unique understanding" while trying to deal with the fact he is a low down double-dealing dirty cheat whose name is now mud in the influential Spanish community.

Do you love tales of friendship, laughter, and thrilling escapades? Then you're in for a treat! Join Elvis, the most charming pug you'll ever meet, as he turns everyday moments into extraordinary adventures. From facing "ghostly woofs" to bringing holiday cheer to lonely pets, there's never a dull moment when Elvis is around. And guess what? He's inviting YOU to be a part of it all! What's Inside? 📖 Amazing Adventures: Explore farms, schools, and even spooky basements! Endearing Friendships: Meet Max, Daisy, Timmy, and many more friends who join Elvis in his quests. Life Lessons: Along with giggles and wiggles, each story offers gentle life lessons about courage, kindness, and the power of friendship. Perfect For: Kids Ages 3 to 11: Short, exciting chapters make it an ideal read for young adventurers. Family Time: Enjoy the heartwarming tales as bedtime stories or daytime delights. Animal Lovers: With adorable characters and funny antics, it's a paw-fect pick for pet enthusiasts! Grab your coziest blanket and let's dive into the enchanting world of Elvis! Your adventure awaits!

This guide offers advice to inexperienced race directors who wish to host a small 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, or Marathon to benefit a charitable organization. The advice contained within is based on my own experience. I ran a lot of races before I ever bit the bullet and directed my own. I thought I knew plenty to make a great race. But I quickly learned just how tough a race director's job is. Hopefully, my experience will help you avoid some mistakes, think of some things you might not have, and host a great race that your runners want to race every year.

Heather, Jane, and their increasingly improbable team come face to face with the terrible truth of Spectrum—and with the people who are responsible for it all!

Left in legal limbo with a murder accusation hanging over her and with only her wits for protection, Lottie Grote is determined to show the coppers overseeing her that she can detect rings around them all... And maybe (hopefully) she’ll even be able to prove herself innocent in the process!

A creature from beyond the Eidolon has gotten loose in Spectrum, and it’s up to Chip, Heather and Jane to search it out and pest-control it. And if they can survive a literal blood-sucking monster, maybe they’ll be able to hunt down the thief who absconded with their otherworldly footage, too!

Daisy has abandoned (friend)ship after the apocalyptic falling out from last issue, so McGraw (whose own reputation is in shambles) takes it upon himself to mend things.

With the prospect of living apart for the first time since they all met as first years just over the horizon, Daisy, Esther, and Susan spend their last summer together before beginning their third year of university.

Introducing your girlfriend to your family can be difficult, but it’s much worse when that girlfriend is Ingrid.