Books with author Robert Allen

As well as anecdotes, stories and excerpts from Buddhist writings, there are quotations from Zen masters such as Huang Po, Krishnamurti and Dharmapada, and words of wisdom from acclaimed writers and thinkers. Featuring a short, inspirational lesson for every day of the year, the text is interwoven with stories drawn from the author's own experience to illuminate points of Buddhist philosophy with a modern perspective.

Children love to see themselves in action. These thirty-six video scripts make that possible. Performing these monologues on video will make it possible to edit the presentations so that the final product can error free. Both the video-taping process and the viewing of the film will prove exciting for the performers.The monologues in this collection, designed for solo performers, may also be presented live. No special staging is necessary in terms of sets. Simple biblical costumes would be appropriate, but the purpose of the readings is to cause the listeners to see the scene in their minds, so the use of costumes should be up to the director. The readings will be just as effective in all-black or modern dress. When used as a group of monologues, either all or none of the performers should be in costume. The performer should always envision the scene in his or her own mind in order to display that scene mentally to the audience. Thinking of one listener who takes shape in the performer’s mind will help bring the scene to life for the audience as well. That person imagined as the listener can be addressed personally by means of movement and gesture on the part of the performer instead of addressing the audience directly.Each selection is less than five minutes in length. They can be used in Sunday School programs, at Good Friday services, in Christmas and Easter programs, in youth meetings, school programs or during family celebrations at home. The monologues can be used without royalty payment if you have purchased at least one copy of the book.These monologues are appropriate for presentation by young people from the upper elementary grades through high school.

During World War II, Port Chicago was a segregated naval munitions base on the outer shores of San Francisco Bay. Black seamen were required to load ammunition onto ships bound for the South Pacific under the watch of their white officers--an incredibly dangerous and physically challenging task. On July 17, 1944, an explosion rocked the base, killing 320 men--202 of whom were black ammunition loaders. In the ensuing weeks, white officers were given leave time and commended for heroic efforts, whereas 328 of the surviving black enlistees were sent to load ammunition on another ship. When they refused, fifty men were singled out and charged--and convicted--of mutiny. It was the largest mutiny trial in U.S. naval history. First published in 1989, The Port Chicago Mutiny is a thorough and riveting work of civil rights literature, and with a new preface and epilogue by the author emphasize the event's relevance today. Published in collaboration with the Equal Justice Society

In his memoir Creating Hawai'i Tourism Robert C. Allen, a leader in the tourism-related ground transportation, airline, hotel, and cruise industries describes the events and people that transformed Hawai'i from a small resort into a world-class tourist mecca. Allen includes them all: the hotels, airlines, travel agents, beach boys, musicians, and most important, the "builders," the men and women who propelled Hawai'i to the forefront of the visitor industry.

Marvin Moore, the orphaned street rat with the indomitable spirit and homerun swing, is in the public eye again. To some he is considered a hero, to others, a criminal. His junkyard friends stand by him, but he needs to be the one to save Upper Squares from a host of greedy, discriminating, power hungry leaders. Day after day, he stands and fights, but this time he needs more help, so he goes out and gets it. With a team of rambunctious, have-nots, Marvin puts it all on the line, win or go home, for all time...

While Buddhism is rich in religious devotion, philosophy, psychological insight and mystical experience, one of its most powerful assets is its sense of humour. The history of Buddhism abounds with amusing anecdotes and electric illustrations, all of which have been used over many centuries to encapsulate a spiritual message of great power. With a huge cast of fascinating characters, this delightful book explores the wry and amusing side of Buddhism. It includes sayings from the Buddha himself, witticisms from Zen masters and lessons from modern Buddhist teachers.