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Maximum Volume

Best New Philippine Fiction 2014

Edited by Dean Francis Alfar, Angelo Lacuesta ...

Series Book 1 - Maximum Volume
Maximum Volume is about creating spaces for emerging Filipino writers and new narratives.Here is a baker’s dozen of the best contemporary writing, ranging from small personal tragedies to fantastic voyages of the imagination to our nation’s past and present.Review:http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/352602/lifestyle/literature/new-fiction-anthology-maximum-volume-breaks-genre-barrier ... Read more

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Maximum Volume is about creating spaces for emerging Filipino writers and new narratives.Here is a baker’s dozen of the best contemporary writing, ranging from small personal tragedies to fantastic voyages of the imagination to our nation’s past and present.Review:http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/352602/lifestyle/literature/new-fiction-anthology-maximum-volume-breaks-genre-barrier
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Dwellers: A Novel

Winner of the Philippine National Book Award

by Eliza Victoria ...

This dark fantasy is sure to take your breath away.The rules are strict and absolute:Rule No. 1: Don't kill the body you inhabit.Rule No. 2: Never mention your previous name again.Rule No. 3: Don't talk about your previous life. Ever.But what happens when, in escaping your old life by stealing a new one, you jump out of the frying pan and into the fire?Cousins from a clan of "dwellers"—people who ... Read more

$8.99 USD

This dark fantasy is sure to take your breath away.The rules are strict and absolute:Rule No. 1: Don't kill the body you inhabit.Rule No. 2: Never mention your previous name again.Rule No. 3: Don't talk about your previous life. Ever.But what happens when, in escaping your old life by stealing a new one, you jump out of the frying pan and into the fire?Cousins from a clan of "dwellers"—people who
... Read more
History of the Philippines

From Indios Bravos to Filipinos

by Luis H. Francia ...

The story of this nation of over seven thousand islands, f rom ancient Malay settlements to Spanish colonization, the American occupation, and beyond.A History of the Philippines recasts various Philippine narratives with an eye for the layers of colonial and post-colonial history that have created this diverse and fascinating population. It begins with the pre-Westernized Philippines in the ... Read more

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The story of this nation of over seven thousand islands, f rom ancient Malay settlements to Spanish colonization, the American occupation, and beyond.A History of the Philippines recasts various Philippine narratives with an eye for the layers of colonial and post-colonial history that have created this diverse and fascinating population. It begins with the pre-Westernized Philippines in the
... Read more
When Turtles Come Home

A Memoir on Life in the Philippines

by Victoria Hoffarth ...

When Victoria Hoffarth was at graduate school in the U.S., her lecturer, the anthropologist Margaret Mead, once told her class, “There are so many varied places in the world. It is incumbent upon us to search for one where we most fit.” Thus, despite having been born and brought up in the Philippines, Victoria never felt at home there. And so, she became a cultural refugee, searching for where she ... Read more

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When Victoria Hoffarth was at graduate school in the U.S., her lecturer, the anthropologist Margaret Mead, once told her class, “There are so many varied places in the world. It is incumbent upon us to search for one where we most fit.” Thus, despite having been born and brought up in the Philippines, Victoria never felt at home there. And so, she became a cultural refugee, searching for where she
... Read more
Alternative Alamat: An Anthology

Myths and Legends from the Philippines

by Paolo Chikiamco ...

An anthology of speculative short fiction from 12 talented Asian authors!Dip into the rich treasure trove of Filipino alamat (legends) with this new collection of contemporary short stories. This anthology includes works by a dozen talented and award-winning Asian writers including Budjette Tan (Trese) and Eliza Victoria (Dwellers). Explore richly imagined realms where powerful gods and magical ... Read more

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An anthology of speculative short fiction from 12 talented Asian authors!Dip into the rich treasure trove of Filipino alamat (legends) with this new collection of contemporary short stories. This anthology includes works by a dozen talented and award-winning Asian writers including Budjette Tan (Trese) and Eliza Victoria (Dwellers). Explore richly imagined realms where powerful gods and magical
... Read more
Philippines - Culture Smart!

The Essential Guide to Customs & Culture

by Graham Colin-Jones, Yvonne Quahe Colin-Jones, Jorge Mojarro, Culture Smart! ...

Series series Culture Smart!
Don't just see the sights—get to know the people.The Philippines may appear to be one of the most Westernized countries in Asia. However, the realities of Filipino life are complex; the façade of the English language does not run deep.Culture Smart! Philippines gives you the inside story of this unique and attractive country and unpacks the daily lives of its inhabitants. An explanation of the ... Read more

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Don't just see the sights—get to know the people.The Philippines may appear to be one of the most Westernized countries in Asia. However, the realities of Filipino life are complex; the façade of the English language does not run deep.Culture Smart! Philippines gives you the inside story of this unique and attractive country and unpacks the daily lives of its inhabitants. An explanation of the
... Read more

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The Fate of the Generals

MacArthur, Wainwright, and the Epic Battle for the Philippines

by Jonathan Horn ...

“One of the very best World War II books in many years…A great read.” —General David Petraeus, US Army (Ret.), former Director of the CIA * “Fans of Unbroken will love this book.” —Doug StantonIn the tradition of Ghost Soldiers, a “riveting” (The Wall Street Journal) World War II story of bravery, survival, and sacrifice—the vow Douglas MacArthur made to return to the Philippines and the oath his ... Read more

$15.99 USD

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“One of the very best World War II books in many years…A great read.” —General David Petraeus, US Army (Ret.), former Director of the CIA * “Fans of Unbroken will love this book.” —Doug StantonIn the tradition of Ghost Soldiers, a “riveting” (The Wall Street Journal) World War II story of bravery, survival, and sacrifice—the vow Douglas MacArthur made to return to the Philippines and the oath his
... Read more

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A History of the Philippines

by David P. Barrows ...

This book has been prepared at the suggestion of the educational authorities for pupils in the public high schools of the Philippines, as an introduction to the history of their country. Its preparation occupied about two years, while the author was busily engaged in Other duties,—much of it being written while he was traveling or exploring in different parts of the Archipelago. No pretensions are ... Read more

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This book has been prepared at the suggestion of the educational authorities for pupils in the public high schools of the Philippines, as an introduction to the history of their country. Its preparation occupied about two years, while the author was busily engaged in Other duties,—much of it being written while he was traveling or exploring in different parts of the Archipelago. No pretensions are
... Read more
Field Guide to Tropical Reef Fishes of the Indo-Pacific

Covers 1,670 Species in Australia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam and the Philippines (with 2,000 illustrations)

by Gerald R. Allen ...

Now available in the US, this is the revised and expanded fifth edition of a book that has been the standard reference work for divers, anglers and scientists for over 30 years.The new edition covers 1,670 fish species found in the seas of tropical Southeast Asia, the Southern Pacific islands and Australia—including the Great Barrier Reef, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam and the Philippines ... Read more

$17.99 USD

Now available in the US, this is the revised and expanded fifth edition of a book that has been the standard reference work for divers, anglers and scientists for over 30 years.The new edition covers 1,670 fish species found in the seas of tropical Southeast Asia, the Southern Pacific islands and Australia—including the Great Barrier Reef, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam and the Philippines
... Read more
Bumasa at Lumaya

A Sourcebook on Children's Literature in the Philippines

Edited by Ma. Elena Paterno, Virgilio Almario, Ramon Sunico ...

Series Book 1 - Bumasa at Lumaya
In this first ever resource and reference book on children’s literature in the Philippines, Anvil Publishing and Philippine Board on Books for Young People (PBBY) show the wisdom and pleasure of writing, illustrating for children, and reading by children.Not only it promotes children’s literature, but this resource also explains the general procedure in publishing and how can writers get the break ... Read more

$2.44 USD

In this first ever resource and reference book on children’s literature in the Philippines, Anvil Publishing and Philippine Board on Books for Young People (PBBY) show the wisdom and pleasure of writing, illustrating for children, and reading by children.Not only it promotes children’s literature, but this resource also explains the general procedure in publishing and how can writers get the break
... Read more
Philippines to Go - The No Bullshit Guide

by Gary Wetton ...

While visiting or living in an exotic tropical country seems so much fun and excitement, one should see the other side of the coin. The Philippines is not for everyone. Filipinos have a very different culture than us Westerners do and you will face it on a daily basis. You will get a culture shock regardless how seasoned traveler you are.This might not be just traveling, you may want to live there ... Read more

$2.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

While visiting or living in an exotic tropical country seems so much fun and excitement, one should see the other side of the coin. The Philippines is not for everyone. Filipinos have a very different culture than us Westerners do and you will face it on a daily basis. You will get a culture shock regardless how seasoned traveler you are.This might not be just traveling, you may want to live there
... Read more
Letters By A Modern Mystic

Excerpts from Letters Written at Dansalan, Lake Lanao, Philippine Islands, to His Father

by Frank C. Laubach ...

Letters by a Modern Mystic is a collection of excerpts from the letters of missionary Frank C. Laubach. Written between January 1930 and January 1932, these intimate writings show a faithful man's work to become closer to God through daily, hourly, and minute-by-minute practice.Frank C. Laubach (1884-1970) was an American missionary and literacy advocate. After graduating from Princeton University ... Read more

$1.99 USD

Letters by a Modern Mystic is a collection of excerpts from the letters of missionary Frank C. Laubach. Written between January 1930 and January 1932, these intimate writings show a faithful man's work to become closer to God through daily, hourly, and minute-by-minute practice.Frank C. Laubach (1884-1970) was an American missionary and literacy advocate. After graduating from Princeton University
... Read more

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Philippines - Culture Smart!

The Fate of the Generals

A History of the Philippines

Field Guide to Tropical Reef Fishes of the Indo-Pacific

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