Download or read book Exciting Philippines written by Elizabeth V. Reyes and published by Periplus Editions (HK) Limited. This book was released on 2010-06-10 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This beautifully photographed travel pictorial captures the people, art, architecture, food and landscapes of the Philippines. The Philippine Archipelago with its 7,100 islands is culturally diverse and unique in Southeast Asia, and renowned for the splendor of its coastal beaches and terraced mountains. Seventy million Filipinos have been nurtured by both tropical environment and unique historical development—through 300 years of Spanish Chistianization and 40 years of American modernization—and have emerged as an attractive blend of East and West, soul and style. The island country is perhaps best known for the friendliness of its people and their natural sense of song, dance and hospitality. The archipelago is also called "Pearl of the Orient". With over 150 photographs and a detailed map, Exciting Philippines is an essential book for expats or tourists traveling to the Philippines.

Download or read book Philippines A Visual Journey written by Elizabeth V. Reyes and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2016-05-10 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This beautifully photographed travel pictorial captures the people, art, architecture, food and landscapes of the Philippines. The Philippine Archipelago with its 7,100 islands is culturally diverse and unique in Southeast Asia, and renowned for the splendor of its coastal beaches and terraced mountains. Seventy million Filipinos have been nurtured by both tropical environment and unique historical development—through 300 years of Spanish Chistianization and 40 years of American modernization—and have emerged as an attractive blend of East and West, soul and style. The island country is perhaps best known for the friendliness of its people and their natural sense of song, dance and hospitality. The archipelago is also called "Pearl of the Orient". With over 150 photographs and a detailed map, Exciting Philippines is an essential book for expats or tourists traveling to the Philippines.

Download or read book The Philippines written by Holly Longworth and published by Countries We Come from. This book was released on 2016 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Beautiful. Busy. Friendly. Welcome to the Philippines! In this bright, exciting book, young readers will travel to this amazing country without ever leaving their homes or classrooms. During their journey, they will learn all about the cities, food, holidays, history, and wildlife of the Philippines. They even learn how to speak a few words in Filipino! This 32-page book features controlled text with age-appropriate vocabulary and simple sentence construction. The engaging text, bold design, and stunning photos are sure to capture children's interest.

Download or read book All About the Philippines written by Gidget Roceles Jimenez and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2015-10-13 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: **Winner of the Moonbeam Children's Book Award Gold Medal for Activity Book — Education, Science, History** This family-friendly Philippines children's book is packed with fun facts about Filipino culture, history, and daily life! All About the Philippines takes you on an incredible journey across the colorful island nation of the Philippines with Mary, Jaime, and Ari—three Filipino cousins who look entirely different and yet are the best of friends. You'll visit their homes, their schools, their families, their favorite places, and much more. They'll show you how kids in different parts of the Philippines come from many different ethnic groups and have very various cultures—each with separate traditions, languages, and beliefs—and yet, they are all 100% Filipino! This children's book, aimed at kids ages 8 to 12, brings them on an exciting trip through some of the most fascinating islands on earth. Join Mary, Jaime and Ari to see the how earthquakes, typhoons and other natural events can be scary and yet also make the islands beautiful and full of life. Check out Filipino games, and make a sipa—the Philippines's version of a hacky-sack. Experience the festivals and foods of different cultures found in the Philippines, and try a few easy recipes. Make a parol—a Filipino holiday decoration that you can enjoy all year long. Learn about the conquistadors and traders who came to these islands many centuries ago. Learn how peoples who speak very different languages can communicate when they meet. And a lot more! Along with fun facts, you'll learn about the spirit of the Philippines that makes this country and its people unique. This is a book for families or classrooms to enjoy together.

Download or read book Exciting India written by Bikram Grewal and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2012-11-13 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This India travel pictorial captures the mind-boggling geographic and cultural diversity of the Indian subcontinent. Exciting India brings readers the major attractions of India through spectacular photographs. The heart of India is the densely populated Gangetic plain, the home of great civilizations for over 5,000 years. To the north of the of the plain lies the spectacular Himalayan range which has been described as the finest natural combination of boundary and barrier that exists in the world, with some of the highest peaks in the world, including Mount Everest. India is a land of numerous rivers, most of them centres of pilgrimage. The Ganges is the most famous of the holy rivers and it flows through towns of great sanctity, such as Rishikesh, Hardwar and Benares. Further south, along the western and eastern coastlines, are Goa, Kerala and Lakshadweep — ideal getaways with pristine beaches and scenic waterways. Forts, palaces, temples, vibrant markets and living cultural traditions are to be found across the length and breadth of this vast landscape, making a visit here a truly enriching experience.

Download or read book Journey Through the Philippines written by Kiki Deere and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2017-06-20 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Journey Through the Philippines is the ultimate Philippines travel pictorial for exploring Asia's second largest archipelago, home to some of the world's most beautiful natural landscapes. Often overlooked by travelers in Southeast Asia, the Philippines is one of the region's most exciting destinations. Through more than 250 stunning photographs, readers are taken across the breadth of the archipelago, from the chocolate hills of Bohol to the country's northernmost province of Batanes. The geographical diversity of the country is astounding—the islands are home to spectacular white-sand beaches, bubbling volcanoes, 2000-year-old rice terraces and some of the best surfing and diving in the world. This Philippines travel pictorial captures the islands' stunningly varied natural landscapes and provides an insight into the lives of the Filipino people, their centuries-old traditions, exuberant religious fiestas and warm hospitality.

Download or read book Lonely Planet Philippines written by Lonely Planet and published by Lonely Planet. This book was released on 2018-06-01 with total page 955 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lonely Planet: The world’s number one travel guide publisher* Lonely Planet’s Philippines is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Pick your strip of pearly white sand, snorkel with gentle whale sharks at Donsol or dive at Puerto Galera, and cruise through the reefs and islands of the Bacuit Archipelago – all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Philippines and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet’s Philippines: Colour maps and images throughout Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss Cultural insights provide a richer, more rewarding travel experience - covering history, wildlife, landscapes, arts, daily life, food, people Covers Manila & Around, Mindoro, Palawan, Boracay, Western Visayas, Mindanao, Cebu, Eastern Visayas, Southeast Luzon, North Luzon, and more eBook Features: (Best viewed on tablet devices and smartphones) Downloadable PDF and offline maps prevent roaming and data charges Effortlessly navigate and jump between maps and reviews Add notes to personalise your guidebook experience Seamlessly flip between pages Bookmarks and speedy search capabilities get you to key pages in a flash Embedded links to recommendations' websites Zoom-in maps and images Inbuilt dictionary for quick referencing The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet’s Philippines is our most comprehensive guide to the country, and is designed to immerse you in the culture and help you discover the best sights and get off the beaten track. About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company and the world’s number one travel guidebook brand, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we’ve printed over 145 million guidebooks and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You’ll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, video, 14 languages, nine international magazines, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more. ‘Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.’ – New York Times ‘Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves; it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.’ – Fairfax Media (Australia) *Source: Nielsen BookScan: Australia, UK, USA, 5/2016-4/2017 Important Notice: The digital edition of this book may not contain all of the images found in the physical edition.

Download or read book Living in Interesting Times in the Philippines written by Mark C. Blacker and published by . This book was released on 1990 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Pop Culture in Asia and Oceania written by Jeremy A. Murray and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2016-08-15 with total page 473 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This ready reference is a comprehensive guide to pop culture in Asia and Oceania, including topics such as top Korean singers, Thailand's sports heroes, and Japanese fashion. This entertaining introduction to Asian pop culture covers the global superstars, music idols, blockbuster films, and current trends—from the eclectic to the underground—of East Asia and South Asia, including China, Japan, Korea, India, the Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam, and Pakistan, as well as Oceania. The rich content features an exploration of the politics and personalities of Bollywood, a look at how baseball became a huge phenomenon in Taiwan and Japan, the ways in which censorship affects social media use in these regions, and the influence of the United States on the movies, music, and Internet in Asia. Topics include contemporary literature, movies, television and radio, the Internet, sports, video games, and fashion. Brief overviews of each topic precede entries featuring key musicians, songs, published works, actors and actresses, popular websites, top athletes, video games, and clothing fads and designers. The book also contains top-ten lists, a chronology of pop culture events, and a bibliography. Sidebars throughout the text provide additional anecdotal information.

Download or read book The Research Probe written by Nenita D. Guerrero and published by Institute of Industry and Academic Research Incorporated. This book was released on 2021-06-06 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Research Probe (TRP) is a proceedings publication of institutional conferences and research competitions. It focuses on four broad themes: education and development studies; humanities and social sciences; science, technology, engineering and mathematics; and business, management and accounting. This publication provides a platform for experts and practitioners from various fields in the dissemination of their research works that address industry trends and needs, scientific findings and international concerns. Both the institutional conferences and proceedings publication promote a wider horizon for researchers through open-access paradigm. TRP publishes articles employing any of the various research methods and strategies. It accepts any specific topic within these broad subjects. It also encourages interdisciplinary articles that broadly discuss key topics relevant to the core scope of the journal.

Download or read book Angels on Assignment written by Roland Buck and published by Whitaker House. This book was released on 2005-01-01 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sent by God In this intriguing book, Roland Buck describes his personal encounters with angels and what the Bible tells us about these messengers of God. You’ll find out how God’s messengers impact your own life and how God is using angels to help usher in the great end-times harvest of souls before the return of Jesus. Read how God uses angels to... Protect believers Wage spiritual warfare Comfort and encourage Bring blessings Bring strength during trials Assist in bringing people to Christ Disclose God’s will Bring answers to prayer Glorify God’s name As you become aware of the remarkable role of these messengers of God, you’ll gain increased faith and confidence in God’s plan for your life, for the ministry of believers, and for the salvation of multitudes of people leading to the second coming of Christ.

Download or read book Historical Dictionary of the Philippines written by Artemio R. Guillermo and published by Scarecrow Press. This book was released on 2011-12-16 with total page 654 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Historical Dictionary of the Philippines, Third Edition contains a chronology, an introductory essay, an extensive bibliography, and several hundred cross-referenced dictionary entries.

Download or read book Interesting Manila written by George Amos Miller and published by . This book was released on 1906 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Philippines 101 Amazing Adventures written by Alexa West and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-04-19 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You've got a mission to complete. A wild, unfamiliar, out of your comfort zone mission. That mission? To complete The Philippine's Traveling Bucket List. With 101 Amazing Adventures, you'll get acquainted with Filipino culture, fill up on authentic cuisine, become part of local life, and truly understand what the Philippines and being Filipino is all about. Not all of these adventures come with paved roads and crisp clean bed sheets, however. The best adventures are off the beaten path...and we'll tell you where to find them. As you make your way through this mission, expect to... Discover the beauty of hidden waterfalls Explore lush jungles and secret beaches Climb volcanic mountains Eat strange delicacies And create sincere connections with local people and future friends. This mission however, comes with a price. Upon completion, you will become a changed person. A person that is braver and wilder and who isn't afraid to realize that if something scares you - then you should definitely do it. Are you up for the challenge? Yes? I knew you'd say yes. To complete this challenge, you need only 3 things: The willingness to break out of your comfort zone The bravery to travel off the beaten path A plane ticket to make it happen And remember... To live a life you've never lived, you've got to try the things you've never tried. Shall we get started? Here we go. 101 Amazing Adventures in the Philippines....

Download or read book Exciting Experiences in Our Wars with Spain and the Filipinos written by Marshall Everett and published by . This book was released on 1899 with total page 590 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Philippines Ecology Nature Protection Laws and Regulations Handbook Volume 1 Strategic Information and Basic Laws written by IBP USA and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2008-03-03 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Philippines Ecology & Nature Protection Laws and Regulation Handbook

Download or read book Philippines Banking and Financial Market Handbook Volume 1 Strategic Information and Regulations written by IBP, Inc. and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2016-04-25 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 2011 Updated Reprint. Updated Annually. Philippines Banking & Financial Market Handbook