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Abadeha: The Philippine Cinderella

Abadeha is set in the Philippines and is based on a native legend. A young girl whose mother has died is forced to perform impossible tasks by her mean stepfamily. Good reading skills by ages 8-12 will lend to an appreciation of this detailed story of a girl's loneliness and love.

Philippine Folk Tales

In these stories you are emerged in the magic, superstitions, weird customs and charm of the wonder-world of these dark-skinned inhabitants. The stories were taken directly from the people in their homes and around campfires or chanted by pagan priests in communion with the spirits.

Wisdom From A Rainforest

Wisdom from a Rainforest is a book you will want to read more than once. The stories, personal challenges faced and insights gathered are infectious - they bring the reader to a different level of perception and understanding of daily life. They can be stepping stones to a deeper and richer understanding of who you are.

Magdalena

The author takes us back to a romantic era before our time in the Philippines, painting a rich portrait of one family's dramatic legacy. Magdalena flows like classic literature.

Filipino Childrens Favorite Stories

From "The Prince's Bride" to "The Magic Lake" to "The Deer and the Snail", the classic Filipino children's stories have amused, inspired, and taught millions of children throughout the centuries with poignant, universal life lessons.

Growing Up Filipino: Stories for Young Adults

Gr. 9-12. In this fine short-story collection, 29 Filipino American writers explore the universal challenges of adolescence from the unique perspectives of teens in the Philippines or in the U.S. Organized into five sections--Family, Angst, Friendship, Love, and Home--all the stories are about growing up and what the introduction calls "growing into Filipino-ness, growing with Filipinos, and growing in or growing away from the Philippines

When Elephants Dance

"Papa explains the war like this," narrates 13-year-old Alejandro as he heads through a series of Japanese barricades and check points. " `When the elephants dance, the chickens must be careful.' The great beasts, as they circle one another, shaking the trees and trumpeting loudly, are the Amerikanos and the Japanese as they fight. And our Philippine Islands? We are the small chickens."

In the Presence of My Enemies

'In the Presence of my Enemies' is a true story of two American missionaries, Martin and Garcia Burnham while on their wedding anniversary were kidnapped at gunpoint by Moslem extremists and lived a life of terror in the Philippine jungle. Garcia Burnham related to their ordeal and captivity to show others their strength in faith and the embrace of God's gladness and love. The Burnham's story is just one of many who have given their life for the Gospel of Jesus Christ. And their story was an example of courage, faith and strength in evil times. Garcia Burnham tells how her husband and herself endured being hostage, kept on the run by the Abu Sayyaf, a terrorist group that had ties to Osama bin Laden.

Bread and Rice: An American Woman's Fight to Survive in the Jungles and Prison Camps of the WWII Philippines

Shortly after the war in the Pacific broke out in December 1941, the author and her husband stashed supplies to last them six months into three suitcases, and headed into the choking bamboo jungles outside Luzon. For a year and a half, they lived from day to day, hiding among the little-known mountain people who sheltered and helped them in their grim struggle for existence.

Philippines Travel Guide

This is the only guide you need to buy when you are planning a trip to the Philippines. The author is the same person who wrote the first 6 editions of Lonely Planet Philippines, which used to be the best guide on the Philippines, but if you are like so many people who are disillusioned by the 7th edition, buy this book. The book is well researched and not as biased as other guide books.

The Philippines Rediscovered

A book of photographs that shows the beauty of the Phillippines as seen through the eyes of a highly-acclaimed photographer. Contains more than 250 photographs.

Burning Heart: A Portrait of the Philippines

This is a beautiful collection of photographs. They speak about the lives of people we hardly see in pictorial collections about the Philippines. The faces of the people are real and desperate. I am reading Bino Realuyo's Umbrella country (which I love) and these pictures almost bring to life the images in the novel. I recommend this book (and realuyo's novel too).

Moon Handbooks: Philipipines 3rd Edition

I found this book unbeatable for its in depth coverage of the country! It covers every single province (out of ca. 80) making sure that no remote corner of the country is overlooked.The emphasis on regional clutures / ethnic groups was particularly interesting to me.

Insight Guides Philippines

One of over 400 titles in the Insight series, local writers convey the insider's perspective on how to get the most out of your trip. The photojournalistic approach captures the uniqueness of each culture and location.

Traveler's Companion Philippines, 2nd

The Philippines tourism bureau should distribute free copies of this book, because it really does a good job of showing off the country in all its glory. I recently spent a lot of time looking at various travel books to research a trip to Palawan/El Nido, and this was the only book that I felt covered the topic adequately. Besides the great text, the book is packed with beautiful pictures!

Philippines Map (Nelles Maps)

Founded in 1977 in Munich, Nelles Verlag publishes folded road and travel maps in color. Nelles uses special, easy-to-fold paper that allows thousands of refoldings without fraying. Nelles maps are highly readable, detailed relief maps with major roads and point-to-point distances clearly indicated. The maps include highly useful legends; city maps show tourist features such as hotels.

Manila Map (Nelles Maps)

This map guide you easily through this hectic city. Touristic spots, office buildings, hotels and shopping malls can easily be found in all districts. Also the terminals of the LRT (light rail transit) is very usefull. On a seperate index you find the names of the most important streets and offices, together with the reference where to find them on the map.

The Philippines

Beautifully produced with splendid photos and maps, this informative and practical book guides readers to the best the Philippines has to offer.

Culture and Customs of the Philippines

Rodell, a specialist in Philippine history and society, superbly evokes the breadth of the Philippines for students and the general public. The wide variety of Philippine traditions is seen in each topic covered: the land, people, and history; religion and thought; literature and art; architecture; cuisine and fashion; gender, marriage, and family; festivals, media, film, and leisure activities; music and dance; and social customs and lifestyle.

Philippines: Country Maps (Periplus Travel Maps)

When traveling to new areas or countries it nice to have the best information at your hands. Thats why I like Periplus Maps. Good detailed information and inserts to help with larger metro areas. With 7107 islands, foreign names, get the information quick and easy off Periplus Travel Maps.

Lonely Planet Philippines (9th Ed)

The Philippines' extraordinary diversity and beauty in one comprehensive guidebook: kaleidoscopic local festivals, bustling cities, deserted islands, awe-inspiring rice terraces, erupting volcanoes, and great adventures under sea and in the hills.

The Orchids of the Philippines

Jim Cootes knows orchids so well that two species have been named after him. The author notes in his stunning Orchids of the Philippines reveal that he has even found a pure white flower, rare as a snow leopard.......Each entry includes a vivid color photograph....

The Rough Guide To The Philippines

There are several good, reliable guidebooks to the Philippines which give you basic information about places, accommodations, restaurants and so forth.......But, the Rough Guide does something the others don't often do; the Rough Guide gives you frank comments on the relative quality of the destinations.

Exciting Philippines: A Visual Journey : Welcome to the Philippines, an Amazing Archipelago of Enchanted Islands

An extensive nation of islands in the southeastern Pacific Ocean, the Philippines is as diverse as it is beautiful. With over 100 full-color photographs of its people, festivals, and architecture, Exciting Philippines captures the visual splendor of this uniquely exotic country and reveals the humor and style of its people.

The National Parks And Other Wild Places Of The Philippines

This book is the first and only one that focuses on the environmental aspects of the Philippines in a convincing and brilliant way.

Resorts In The Philippines: Places With A Heart (100 Resorts)

The book features full details and descriptions of resorts, hotels or guesthouses that the authors regard as memorable. The description of each place is not just factual, but emotional in that it reveals impressions. It is more as though a friend is making a word-of-mouth recommendation rather than the bland copy of a brochure. Details of the overall size, the facilities, rates, service, local tours and attractions are fully covered.

US Citizenship for Dummies

U.S. Citizenship For Dummies will help you get through this often confusing process, from determining how best to qualify to live permanently in the United States to gaining a green card and then citizenship. This reference guide is for anyone who

• Is interested in living permanently in the U.S.
• Is a friend or relative of someone who wishes to live permanently in the U.S.
• Wants to become a naturalized citizen
• Has no legal background or any familiarity with U.S. immigration

US Immigration Made Easy, 11th Edition

This is the best book ever that deals with US immigration. It is like a cookbook very easy to use step by step...