Books with author Robert Allison

In the face of defeat lies true strength. Kelty now lives as an outcast faerie in the human world. But before she was cast out, an encounter with a deceiving faerie resulted in a devastating trick—one that changed Kelty's life forever in this enthralling untold story.For fans of YA fantasy, Outcast is a riveting prequel to the Tales of an Outcast Faerie series, beginning with The Nameless.

Now color adds a new dimension to Mensa puzzles. This collection of over 400 puzzles -- riddles, word puzzles, number problems, general knowledge quizzes, logic tests, visual and spatial posers, pattern recognition brainteaser, color analysis trials and lateral thinking puzzles -- is enough to keep the best occupied and challenged. The Mensa All-Color Puzzle Book 1 is perfect for puzzle junkies. Progressing in degree of difficulty from easy to medium to hard, the variety of puzzles will appeal to all ages of puzzle-solvers. Information on how to join the Mensa societies in the United States and Canada is included. See its sister book Mensa All-Color Puzzle Book 2 for more fun.

Fifteen-year-old Marvin is a social outcast: a street rat, an orphan, a rebel. He lives in Mr. O's junkyard in the town of Upper Squares, where the rich get richer, the power-hungry get more powerful, and laws are written to try to get rid of the poor and needy for good. But Marvin has had enough. When he, with the support of his mangy, orphaned friends, manages to join a socially elite baseball team, Marvin meets his adversary-coach Boyd Lakes. Boyd is one of the most power-hungry of them all, and he wants nothing to do with Marvin. He and the other players on the team consider Marvin to be a disease on the team that must be eliminated. Boyd pushes Marvin to his limits, trying to get him to quit, but Marvin refuses to give up. Mustering all his courage, he continues to show up and leave it all on the field. Though at times he is tempted to walk away, he knows that his place on the team is about much more than baseball. Soon, his skills, sportsmanship, and indomitable spirit catch the attention of hundreds of people in the Upper Squares community, all of who begin to root for the underdog. He suddenly finds himself front and center, standing in the spotlight of the authorities that abandoned him to the streets. By the time the final game of the season rolls around, Marvin is in the midst of a political firestorm—and he realizes this is his one chance to change everything, once and for all.

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.

When a little dog named Cargo meets a homeless woman who shows him kindness, he wants to help her in return. Cargo and the Woman in the Flowered Hat, a fictional children’s book written and illustrated by Allison Rose, is an adventure that addresses poverty, empathy, and isolation. Included after the story are tips on talking with children about the common social issue of homelessness.

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.