In "The Delicious Vice," Young Ewing Allison artfully explores themes of indulgence, morality, and the complexities of human desire, all woven into a rich narrative tapestry. Set against the backdrop of late 19th-century American society, the novel employs a lyrical prose style that encapsulates the era's cultural tensions and societal norms. As readers navigate the labyrinth of the protagonist's passions and ethical dilemmas, Allison deftly balances the sensuality of his subject matter wi...

The stories within "The Delicious Vice" explore the world of gambling and its impact on individuals from various walks of life. Allison's tales delve into the psychology of gamblers, their motivations, triumphs, losses, and the addictive nature of the vice.Through different characters and scenarios, Allison presents a series of vignettes that capture the excitement, risks, and consequences associated with gambling. The stories aim to portray the allure and dangers of indulging in the "deli...

An essay in praise of reading fiction as an addiction - the dime novels of boyhood, the habit that never lifts, and the pleasure of not defending it. Allison also wrote the words to a drinking song still sung, and this is the same voice. This edition binds fifty-nine plates of painting with the text, among them works by Edward Lamson Henry, William Merritt Chase and George Bellows, dating from 1867 to 1922.

In "On the Vice of Novel Reading," Young Ewing Allison presents a thought-provoking critique of the burgeoning popularity of novels in the 19th century, a time marked by rapid societal changes and shifting cultural norms. Through a series of well-structured arguments, Allison employs a persuasive literary style rich in rhetorical devices, exploring themes of morality, escapism, and the potential dangers of fiction. The book resonates within the larger context of contemporary debates over l...

This edited collection addresses the growing need for ideas and methods conducive to holistic educational practices and aims to encourage more personal growth in students too often distracted by the background noise of war, violence, racism, and environmental deterioration. The contributors are working teachers and professors who have integrated a degree of spirituality into a wide range of classes in both urban and rural settings across the US. This ground-breaking collection will provide...

Gain a practical prescription for both private and public organizations to remediate threats and maintain a competitive pace to lead and thrive in an ever-shifting environment.In today’s hyper-connected, always-on era of pervasive mobility, cloud computing and intelligent connected devices, virtually every step we take, every transaction we initiate, and every interaction we have are supported in some way by this vast global infrastructure. This set of interconnected systems compri...

This book argues that issues of sexual diversity are inextricably interwoven into the basic concerns of pre-service teacher education. How do we make our students aware of assumptions regarding masculinity, femininity, and sexuality that arise from what is presented, represented, or omitted from curricula and classroom practice? What do we say about homophobia and heterosexism as we anticipate the administrative hierarchies, school cultures, parent and community politics they will encounte...

This book connects evidence-based approaches with project-based learning so that you can help your students develop their literacy skills in engaging and authentic ways.There are so many real-world scenarios that can be used in classrooms, such as newscasts, podcasts, and movie-making, all of which require skills that can be taught discretely and explicitly so that students can accomplish the goals of each project. This book takes the research in reading and translates it into stru...

YOUR CALL TO CTHULHU IS IMPORTANT TO US. PLEASE HOLD.Red tape. Catch-22s. Circular chains of command. Whether you're a customer or co-worker, bureaucracies drive us all insane. Even management is just a cog in a vast machine. Information, items, and even people get lost in the system, never gone but never found. No one seems to notice the insanity surrounding them... or if they do, they keep it to themselves. After all, those who notice and call attention to it ten...

The Weirdbook Annual returns featuring a Cthulhu Mythos theme. Stories abound featuring our favorite squamish elder god! Full of great fantasy and horror tales! Included this time are:•The Shining Trapezohedron, by Robert M. Price•A Noble Endeavor, by Lucy A. Snyder•Ancient Astronauts, by Cynthia Ward•The Thing in the Pond, by John R. Fultz•Enter The Cobweb Queen, by Adrian Cole•Tricks No Treats, by Paul Dale Anderson•Ronnie and the River, b...

Collected here for you, a sampler of stories & poems set in or related to the “Cthulhu Mythos,” as conceived by H.P, Lovecraft, expanded on by the “Lovecraft Circle” and endlessly expanded on by current writers up to the current day. Included are:INTRODUCTION, by Shawn GarrettDREAMS OF YITH, by Duane W. Rimel (Poem)OUT OF THE AEONS, by H. P. Lovecraft and Hazel HealdFISHHEAD, by Irvin S. CobbWHEN CHAUGNAR WAKES, by Frank Belknap Long (Poem)THE MOU...

This volume is a follow-up to The Plague, Pestilence, and Apocalypse MEGAPACK® (2015) and contains 20 more tales of epic disaster.A MAN SPEKITH, by Richard WilsonOUR TOWN, by Jerome BixbyEDDIE FOR SHORT, by Wallace WestTHE COURTS OF JAMSHYD, by Robert F. YoungTHE GREAT NEBRASKA SEA, by Allan DanzigSEED OF EMPIRE, by Chester S. GeierTHE BLACK GRIPPE, by Edgar WallaceBREAKDOWN, by Herbert KastleINFINITY’S CHILD, by Charles V. De...