Bücher von William Taylor

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William Taylor Jr. lives and writes in San Francisco. He is the author of numerous books of poetry, and a volume of fiction. His work has been published widely in journals across the globe, including Rattle, The New York Quarterly, and The Chiron Review. He was a recipient of the 2013 Kathy Acker Award, and edited Cocky Moon: Selected Poems of Jack Micheline (Zeitgeist Press, 2014). A Room Above a Convenience Store, (Roadside Press) is his latest collection of poetry."A William Taylor poem, like Christmas, brings out the best and worst in us. These poems are set somewhere in the distance between American promise and American experience, a landscape of mislaid hopes that turns out to offer a kind of happiness.As voices come and go, some lost, some dead, the rhythm of moving from one rundown scene to another builds until it's suddenly broken by a line that flares like a match in a dark alley- 'someone who'll build a kite out of losing tickets,' 'the quick gift of afternoon light' or simply having 'nowhere to be in the morning.'Never asking too much of the world, WT has located enough minor miracles among the ruins to carry him, and anyone else drinking up these poems, on through the days and nights ahead." -- Peter Milton Walsh, singer/songwriter, The Apartments"The poems of A Room Above a Convenience Store are raw and honest with William Taylor Jr.'s clear-eyed vision of 'the beauty and the terror' of these plague times we find ourselves shuffling through. Taylor captures the loneliness and the suffering of this crazy, broken world of ours-'the fire and fear' that surround us-but his poems also point to the horizon at what might be a small shard of hope. Yes, there is an 'endless ocean of loss.' Yes, we are haunted by the ghosts of our memories. Yes, we fail and fail. But these poems tell us that there are still sometimes pretty things, moments of beauty and grace, 'quick gifts of light' shining despite the darkness, if only we keep looking for them. Taylor tells us there is something like joy to be found in the music of things around us, as long as we keep listening for something that sings." -Scott Silsbe, author of Meet Me Where We Survive"I read William Taylor Jr.'s poems with a delicious dread, or call it envy, or call it the anxiety of recent influence, because his writing makes me want to write more, and I sort of want to write like him, for the way he captures the beating heart of human sadness, that pulse beneath the streets and behind the faces of strangers, which he manages to infuse with both the singular beauty of the everyday and a rare compassion for the broken among us, and so I want to go out and watch this fallen world with him and toast our fortunes as poets, poor as they may be, because in his work I am led back to the lost art of seeing, and for that I am ever grateful." - Carl Watson, author of Beneath the Empire of the Birds

Story of My Life - an account of what I have thought and said and done in my ministry of more than fifty-three years in Christian lands and among the heathen is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1895.Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.

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""Letters to a Quaker Friend on Baptism"" is a book written by William Taylor in 1880. The book is a series of letters that Taylor wrote to his Quaker friend, discussing the topic of baptism. In the letters, Taylor presents his views on the importance of baptism and the reasons why he believes it is a necessary sacrament for Christians. He also addresses the objections that Quakers have to baptism and attempts to provide a persuasive argument for why they should reconsider their stance. The book is a thoughtful and well-written exploration of a topic that has long been debated within the Christian community. It provides a valuable insight into the beliefs and practices of both Quakers and Baptists, and offers a compelling argument for the importance of baptism in the Christian faith. Overall, ""Letters to a Quaker Friend on Baptism"" is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history and theology of Christianity.""This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

The Flaming Torch In Darkest Africa is a non-fiction book written by William Taylor that details his adventures and experiences in Africa. The book is set in the late 19th century and follows Taylor as he travels through various parts of Africa, including the Congo, Uganda, and Tanzania. Taylor's main goal is to spread Christianity and he encounters many challenges along the way, including hostile tribes, dangerous animals, and harsh environmental conditions. He also witnesses the horrors of the slave trade and the devastating effects of colonialism on the African people. Throughout the book, Taylor describes his interactions with the local people, including his attempts to learn their languages and understand their customs. He also shares his thoughts on the role of Christianity in Africa and the importance of education and healthcare for the African people. Overall, The Flaming Torch In Darkest Africa is a fascinating account of one man's journey through a complex and often troubled region of the world. It offers insights into the history, culture, and politics of Africa during a pivotal time in its development.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.