Teaching English Literature

This book contains four essays written over 28 years ago while I was teaching writing and literature in the secondary school classroom. I do not wish to make apologies for the unpolished prose style of the essays or for arguments I once would have avidly defended, but today no longer stir a whole lot of zeal in me. Hopefully, a new generation of English teachers will find a few of the ideas contained in the essays of some value today.

Teaching the Fertile Virgin Step Daughter How to Please Step Dad, tells the story of a sexy 18-year-old virgin stepdaughter, whose stepfather is living a very lonely existence, and she is the only person around who can make his day brighter. He decides to make both their lives better by training her to satisfy and please him, both day and night. It is through her subsequent impregnation and training that she will transition into a new and fulfilling life with him at her side.

After a difficult five years, at age forty-three, Nina Morgan Clarke’s time has finally arrived. With an ex-husband relocated across the country, her father bouncing back after the loss of his beloved wife, and her daughter, Xandra, thriving at boarding school, Nina is stepping into her dream job as a trifecta: a first-generation, Black female head of the storied Royal-Hawkins School. To mark the moment, Nina and her best friend, Marisol, take a long-overdue girls’ trip to celebrate the second half of Nina’s life—which is shaping up to be the best part of her life.

Sam Hunt is hell bent on making it on his own and stepping out of the shadows of his controlling and tyrannical family. But when Sam realizes that his father hired his former secretary, April Morgan, who quit on the spot after a slight run-in with his "fling of the week", Sam knows that something's not right. April is just another one of his father's pawns in one of his sick and twisted games.

Renowned esoteric scholar Manly P. Hall gives us an overview of the history of Thoth Hermes Trismegistus. He begins with a short piece of fiction, which he was known to do, in which he illustrates the tale of Hermes defeating a dragon in a temple, as the neophyte and initiator observe. Moving to nonfiction, he discusses the identity of Hermes, the lost writings of Hermes, the Book of Thoth in particular, an introduction to Poimandres, and ends with his simplified and condensed translation of Poimandres.

When the man of the house finds Rebecca's vibrator, he punishes the 18 year old by giving her a demonstration of exactly what she is missing out on by spending her time with the rubbing molding instead of a real man. Rebecca couldn't be happier with her lesson, and just to make sure she has understood fully, the man of the house makes sure he leaves her fixed up! Rebecca is overjoyed at having her long-held fantasy finally fulfilled and can't wait to be the mother of his babies.

Set in Florence in 1492, a time of great political and religious turmoil, Eliot's novel blends vivid fictional characters with historical figures such as Savonarola, Machiavelli, and the Medicis. When Romola, the virtuous daughter of a blind scholar, marries Tito Melema, a charismatic young Greek, she is bound to a man whose escalating betrayals threaten to destroy all that she holds dear.

Fresh out of the military, Ben Cooper is ready for a new start. He’s away from his domineering father, making his own choices... and out of the closet. On his first day of college, he meets David Powell, who’s just the kind of gorgeous man Ben’s dreamed of. Too bad he’s the teaching assistant—which makes him off-limits in Ben’s eyes.

Retired priest Joseph Girzone captured the spirit of Jesus’ teachings in A Portrait of Jesus. With Jesus: His Life and Teachings, he examines Jesus’ life as recorded in the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. From Jesus’ birth to his resurrection, Girzone takes the lessons found in the Bible and makes them accessible to anyone searching for a better understanding of Christ.

Still new to Biders Clump, Grady Gatlin is working hard to be the best teacher he can for any student who is willing to learn. His gentle, quiet nature makes him popular among the children and parents but a busy schedule and a pile of marking cannot truly fill his heart. Rebecca Carol is more than surprised to find herself the caretaker of the Biders Clump Boarding House, but is grateful for a chance to get away from the shame of failure and the constant reminder that she was too weak to be a useful vessel for God.

Jesus of Nazareth is the most important person to have ever walked the Earth. Jesus is God's only son that he sent down from heaven to save the whole of the Earth from it's sins. This is a kid's Bible story that can either be listened to alone or with an adult. Jesus was an amazing man, and this audiobook will give you many of your first Bible lessons. It begins telling you all about the birth of Jesus in a stable in Bethlehem surrounded not by riches, but by animals.

Calming the Angry Dragon Within is an Islamic children's book where listeners follow Sam's journey while he struggles to control his anger. When he is upset, he turns into a dragon, scaring and worrying his family and friends, causing him to feel lonely and sad. He later gets visited by a wise purple raven who teaches him about what anger is, why it occurs, its dangers, how to control it, and the rewards for those who don't let it take them over.

Eight-year-old Terysa loves to solve problems. Give her some time and she'll figure out how to solve anything. So when Terysa is given an older computer for her birthday, she faces her biggest challenge yet: can she make it talk? Terysa is full of good ideas, but will any of them work, or does she need to change her approach and think less like a human and think more like a computer?

This is an empowering bonus meditation book for children that is a blast with a cast of monkeys, a unicorn, a mermaid, rockets, dolphins, dragons, a wagon, and more.

Brave Benny Bear's Adventure: Facing Fears Together is more than just a story—it's an empowering experience that encourages children to embrace challenges and find strength in unity. Join Benny and his forest friends as they prove that even the smallest acts of bravery can lead to the most wonderful adventures.

Dian helps kids encounter the various dragons of life...like fear, anger, and discouragement. Building and Equipping Kingdom Kids, will help you raise up children who will impact their world for the kingdom of God.

Benny the Rabbit stumbles upon an ancient map hidden deep within the Whispering Woods. The map hints at a long-lost treasure buried somewhere in the forest, sparking Benny's adventurous spirit. Determined to uncover the treasure, Benny sets off on a thrilling quest, joined by his loyal friends Charlie the Chipmunk and Molly the Mouse. Together, they face a series of clever puzzles, unexpected obstacles, and mysterious clues that lead them closer to the hidden prize. Along the way, they learn about the true meaning of treasure—friendship, loyalty, and the joy of discovery.

Word of Mia and Amara's sapphic exploration has gotten around campus, and the two formerly unassuming nerds find themselves the object of desire for so many. Mia has been talking with the curvy and irresistable Alicia, and discovered that Alicia is starved for her first lesbian experience. Mia knows she and Amara are the perfect couple to treat Alicia to a sweet, romantic, and absolutely wild first lesbian experience that will certainly break this shy violet out of her shell.

This enchanting tale is a celebration of kindness, resilience, and the bonds of friendship. It teaches children the profound impact of kindness and how it can transcend boundaries, making it a valuable addition to any child's listening collection. The story concludes with a powerful message: Kindness is a gift that enriches both the giver and the receiver, making the world a better place.

All four Harry the Happy Mouse stories in one audiobook! The stories are used in schools around the world to teach children about themes such as kindness, teamwork, saying thank you, and not being afraid of the dark! All four titles are read by Hollye Sangster.