Many know of the legends concerning the Shaolin Temple as the font of Asian martial arts. However, this was not the only temple with deep associations with combatives. This anthology dives deep into the historic significance of the relationship between temples, monks, and martial arts.As a transporter of culture, it seems logical that the Indian monk Bodhidharma brought more than just Buddhist texts to the Shaolin Temple. India has a wonderful tradition of martial and healing arts ...

"The dialogue rings true and the plot is cheerful and diverting. A lively story designed to prick the jaded palate." —The New York TimesIn this last volume of the Birth of Television Trilogy, Kelland once again combines humor with suspense, adding an engaging romance between a man just coming into his own and a woman who refuses to divulge her secrets. Readers will not only learn about the inner workings of a circa-1956 local television station, but will meet a new...

Mark Tidd is often portrayed as a chubby, slow-talking, but highly intelligent and inventive boy. His character is known for his distinctive speech and his ability to think his way out of difficult situations, often coming up with ingenious solutions to help his friends and outwit adversaries.The stories are set in a variety of small-town American settings and typically involve Mark Tidd and his group of friends encountering various challenges and adventures. These might include dealing wi...

Increasingly, the availability of entrepreneurship education is becoming a factor in college choice as fine arts students demand training that helps them create an arts-based career after graduation. For too long, the arts academy has ignored the long-term career outcomes of its graduates and has only recently begun to meaningfully address how students can earn a living as working artists and arts entrepreneurs. Written to address this challenge, Disciplining the Arts explores the...

Excerpt: "Binney Jenks, Tallow Martin, and I were sitting on Mark Tidd's front porch, waiting for him to get through supper. Maybe you've got an idea that didn't take any patience, but you want to change your mind pretty quick. Eating supper wasn't any two-second job with Marcus Aurelius Fortunatus Tidd. You can bet it wasn't. He didn't just grab a bite and run like us fellows do, but he sat down to the table with his stummick about six inches away from the edge of it, and kept on eating t...

In "Mark Tidd, Manufacturer," Mark and his friends venture into the world of business. Mark, with his characteristic wit and strategic thinking, starts a manufacturing venture. The novel revolves around Mark’s efforts to run his own business, navigate various challenges, and make smart decisions to keep his venture afloat.The story highlights the challenges of manufacturing, including production issues, competition, and customer relations, all while Mark learns valuable lessons about entre...

In "Mark Tidd in the Backwoods," the story continues to follow Mark Tidd, a young and resourceful boy known for his clever and inventive nature. This installment of the Mark Tidd series takes him into the backwoods, where he encounters new adventures and challenges.The plot involves Mark’s exploration of the rural backwoods, where he becomes involved in various escapades and confronts different situations that test his ingenuity and problem-solving skills. The novel combines humor with adv...

In "Mark Tidd's Citadel," the story continues the adventures of Mark Tidd, a clever and resourceful young boy. In this installment, Mark creates and defends his own "citadel" or fort, which becomes the central focus of the novel.The plot revolves around Mark’s efforts to build and maintain his citadel, dealing with various challenges and conflicts that arise in the process. The citadel represents a place of safety and adventure for Mark and his friends, providing a setting for his imaginat...

"Mark Tidd in Business" is a novel by Clarence Budington Kelland, known for his engaging and often humorous storytelling. The book is part of the "Mark Tidd" series, which follows the adventures of a young, enterprising boy named Mark Tidd.In this installment, Mark Tidd, who is portrayed as a clever and resourceful youth, ventures into the world of business. The plot centers around Mark’s entrepreneurial spirit and his attempts to establish himself in the business world. As he navigates th...

Excerpt: "My name is Martin—James Briggs Martin—but almost everybody calls me Tallow, because once when I was younger I saw old Uncle Ike Bond rubbing tallow on his boots to shine them, and then hurried home and fixed mine up with the stub of a candle and went to school. I guess it couldn't have smelled very good, for everybody seemed to notice it, even teacher, and she asked me what in the world I'd been getting into. After that all the boys called me Tallow, and always will, I guess. I t...

In "Mark Tidd: His Adventures and Strategies," the protagonist, Mark Tidd, is a young boy with a knack for getting into and out of various predicaments. The novel follows Mark's adventures as he navigates the challenges of his everyday life with creativity and resourcefulness.The story features Mark's inventive strategies and clever solutions to problems he encounters, showcasing his ingenuity and determination. The novel combines humor and adventure, highlighting Mark's unique approach to...