Books with author John Allison

Are you inspired to learn about the ancient philosophy of Stoicism? Are you wondering where is the best place to begin?You’ve tried all the guides already available online on this subject but you are confused and still find the many teachings of Stoicism complicated, sounds familiar?If it does, then the information inside this book is your answer. Stoicism: Gain Wisdom, Resilience and Calmness creating your Modern Stoic Routine will teach you everything you need to know about this philosophy and its modern variety.In this book you will discover:The history of StoicismReasons why an ancient philosophy still matters today.Who are the most notable Stoic philosophers and their worksWho are the prominent thinkers in modern StoicismHow to get all the benefits of incorporating Stoic principles in your daily life“Hidden” Stoic exercises to practice at home you didn’t know aboutWhether you’re a complete novice at Stoic philosophy, a beginner looking for a more straightforward guide on the subject, or a seasoned philosophy student who needs a refresher, this book will help you.If you want to learn more about how to get the best Stoic routine, then simply click the buy now button on this page to get started.

Continuing their first semester at university, fast friends Susan, Esther, and Daisy want to find their footing in life. The girls, along with their male hall-mates, Ed and McGraw find that college is more than academics and bad microwavable meals. Add some pub hopping, hookups, breakups and political scandal this might just be the most eventful first semester ever. Giant Days, the comedic slice-of-life series from creator John Allison (Bad Machinery, Scary Go Round) and fantastic newcomer Max Sarin, has graduated to a third volume, collecting issues 9-12 of the Eisner Award-nominated series.

Are you inspired to learn about the ancient philosophy of Stoicism? Are you wondering where is the best place to begin?You’ve tried all the guides already available online on this subject but you are confused and still find the many teachings of Stoicism complicated, sounds familiar?If it does, then the information inside this book is your answer. Stoicism: Gain Wisdom, Resilience and Calmness creating your Modern Stoic Routine will teach you everything you need to know about this philosophy and its modern variety.In this book you will discover:The history of StoicismReasons why an ancient philosophy still matters today.Who are the most notable Stoic philosophers and their worksWho are the prominent thinkers in modern StoicismHow to get all the benefits of incorporating Stoic principles in your daily life“Hidden” Stoic exercises to practice at home you didn’t know aboutWhether you’re a complete novice at Stoic philosophy, a beginner looking for a more straightforward guide on the subject, or a seasoned philosophy student who needs a refresher, this book will help you.If you want to learn more about how to get the best Stoic routine, then simply click the buy now button on this page to get started.

Take a trip through the past in these rare Giant Days stories, to learn the origin of Daisy, Esther and Susan’s friendship, and see them embark on orientation, getting-to-know-you-exercises, and collisions with a secret society devoted to Black Metal, among other exploits! Collecting creator John Allison’s (Bad Machinery, Scary Go Round) original self-published Giant Days stories, Giant Days: Early Registration takes us back to our favorite characters’ first quarter of university for their initial misadventures for the first time!

THE END IS HERE! KINDA! Return to Sheffield one last time as Daisy and Esther are about to graduate - with Susan there to cheer them on! But it’s not goodbye, because one year later Daisy and Susan must join forces to save Esther from the head girls who’re making her life hell! And then it really might just be goodbye... The Eisner Award winning team of John Allison (Wicked Things) and Max Sarin conclude one of the most beloved new comics of the century with graduation, all the feels and a reminder that friendship is forever. Collects Giant Days #53-54 and Giant Days: As Time Goes By #1.

A new school year brings a new classmate to Griswalds Grammar School! But he's a bit strange, and he really, really likes onions. When the whole school suddenly becomes best friends with him, Shauna seems to be the only one left out. It's up to her to peel back the mystery, one onion layer at a time.Join the team for another thrilling case, full of the cunning wit and high-flying adventure you can only get from John Allison's BAD MACHINERY.

"The new year brings the all the joys and near-drownings of young love in The Case of the Fire Inside, the latest volume of Bad Machinery! Sonny meets a mysterious new girl who seems to have climbed out of the sea itself, while Mildred falls for the bad boy of Saturday detention. But can either of them succeed in the face of jealous exes, overprotective fathers, and the persistent tide of DESTINY? What is a ""selkie""? Is a Morton's toe fatal? And can Dark Rotuss truly save the galaxy?"

As Esther re-evaluates the biggest decisions in her life, she enters an essay contest that could change everything for her!LONDON CALLING! Everything going fine for Esther - she’s only dealing with a past break up, facing her own mortality and the pressure of an essay contest that could change her life. Don’t worry, she’s got everything figured out...except for the getting everything figured out part. Otherwise she’s not racing towards imminent disaster. But for McGraw, the tough realities of life hit hard as he learns about the loss of someone close to him and has to find a way to process this shocking news. The Eisner Award winning team of John Allison (By Night) and Max Sarin return to Sheffield for heartbreak, muscle aches, the very special pain of going corporate…and why the love of good friends is the secret to getting through it all. Collects Giant Days #49-52.

It’s springtime at Sheffield University—the flowers are blooming, the birds are singing, and fast-pals Susan, Esther, and Daisy continue to survive their freshman year of university. Susan is barely dealing with her recent breakup with McGraw, Esther is considering dropping out of school, and Daisy is trying to keep everyone and everything from falling apart! Combined with house- hunting, indie film festivals, and online dating, can the girls make it to second year? Collects issues #13-16.

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The Eisner Award winning team of John Allison and Max Sarin return to the world of Giant Days for a new series about everyone’s favorite child detective; Charlotte Grote.NO GOOD DEED GOES UNHIRED The Eisner Award winning team of John Allison and Max Sarin return to the world of Giant Days for a new series about everyone’s favorite child detective; Charlotte Grote. Nineteen year old Charlotte Grote has her whole life ahead of her; headed straight to Oxford and a future as a real detective—until she’s framed for murder! Given the choice between going to jail basically forever or joining the police, Lottie decides to hit the beat, all while trying to find the real murderer. Lottie may have been running rings about the police since her 9th birthday, but she’s never been on this side of the security tape. Could the future of law enforcement be 5’2” with an extremely strong bangs game? Yes. Very yes. Collects Wicked Things #1-6.