Books with author Charles Taylor

Excerpt from Winning Buddha's Smile: A Korean LegendMany of the best portions of Chinese literature are readily obtainable in an English dress. From time to time bits of Japanese literature pass before English-reading eyes. But Korean literature te mains, as it has remained for years back, Virtually a thing unknown and unappreciated.About the PublisherForgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.comThis book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

American-born impressionist painter Mary Cassatt depicted the intelligent, successful, and independent new woman of the nineteenth century. Through engaging text and photos, readers will learn about Cassatts adventurous life and discover more about the period in which she lived. Art Smart boxes clue students in to the way Cassatt worked and created her beautiful paintings.

Who is the greatest tennis player of all time?Thisstunning book, filled to the brim with color photographs and interesting information, picks Serena Williams! G.O.A.T. is an acronym that stands for Greatest Of All Time—and it takes lifelong dedication, nonstop hard work, and undeniable, unbelievable talent even to be considered for that honor. Serena Williams is the most decorated female tennis player of all time. She’s been ranked #1 by the Women’s Tennis Association countless times since 2002, and no one holds more Grand Slam titles—not just as a single’s player, but also, with her sister Venus, in women’s doubles. Find out all about this powerhouse player and her dozens of amazing victories in this entertaining book that’s packed with stats, sidebars, and details about the athlete’s journey. Sports-crazed kids will love it.

American artist John Singer Sargent is considered the leading portrait painter of his generation. Through specific details about his life and photos of his work, readers will learn about Sargent and the changing times in which he lived, developing a deeper appreciation of his work. Art Smart boxes inform readers on the style, form, and mediums of Sargents work.

Through simple, informational text supported by black-and-white and color illustrations, readers will learn about Crispus Attucks, who had an exciting life at sea before going down in history as the first casualty of the Boston Massacre. A Words to Know section at the beginning of the book prepares students to understand the vocabulary they encounter in the text, and quotations about Attucks demonstrate how he inspired generations of Americans long after his death.

Collins English Dictionary defines "fable" as: "a short moral story, esp one with animals as characters"...I think that's a good starting point but I also feel it's important for children to enjoy the experience of reading.That way you're far more likely to want to do more of it.That's why I've only included stories I personally enjoy in this book...The individual stories of Benjy Bear, Snappy Turtle, Fuzzy Dog and Derek Deer each demonstrate a characteristic we would all do well to emulate...But they're also FUN to read - with parent or on your own.I think that's important.If you agree, please leave a positive review so that others can find these magical fables too :-)Enjoy...Alan

American painter and writer Georgia OKeeffe is best known for her paintings of enlarged flowers and landscapes, but the Mother of American Modernism was heavily influenced by personal experience. Through engaging text and illustrations of her work, readers will learn to appreciate OKeeffes unique style and her contributions to the art world. Art Smart boxes help readers to understand OKeeffes style and methods.