Download or read book Palau Palau natural history written by Mandy Thijssen Etpison and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Palau written by Mandy Thijssen Etpison and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A History of Palau written by Palau Community Action Agency and published by . This book was released on 1976 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Palau a Cultural Geography written by Robert Evans and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2016-09-23 with total page 581 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Palau is the furthest western island group of the Pacific Islands. The Philippines are to its west about 500 nautical miles away. To the south is the western end of New Guinea. Although these island peoples all have their roots in Southeast Asia, they have lost ties to their ancient homeland. Each has their own set of customs and beliefs and cannot be lumped together. In this cultural geography, youll learn all you ever wanted to know about the Palau Islands, beginning with their discovery in the fifteenth century, to their American takeover in the 1950s, and life there today. The author covers the history, economy, education, government, language, health, religion, and overall environment of the islands. Youll also learn about Palaus complex aboriginal culture and how for thousands of years, it has had a well-established matrilineal society. Village organization ideally consists of ten totemic clans graphically oriented in a system. Explore the majestic beauty and rich history of the Palau Islands with this detailed cultural geography that will make you feel as though youre there in person.
Download or read book A History of Palau Japanese administration U S Naval military government written by Palau Community Action Agency and published by . This book was released on 1976 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Orchids of Palau written by Ann Hillmann Kitalong and published by . This book was released on 2017-05-26 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Orchids of Palau: A Field Guide includes 51 species with photographs and 39 descriptions. These species were selected based upon availability of literature and print quality images. The goal of this field guide is to share existing knowledge about Palau's orchids. Our hope is to provide a deeper appreciation of Palau's forests and a closer look into the forest flora, especially the orchids.
Download or read book The History of Palau written by Einar Felix Hansen and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2023-04-23 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the rich history and culture of Palau in this comprehensive book that takes readers on a journey through the island nation's fascinating past and present. From the prehistoric era to the modern day, this book explores the key events and cultural practices that have shaped Palauan society over time. Learn about the early settlement and archaeological evidence of Palau's prehistoric era, the oral traditions and cultural practices of ancient Palau, and the governance and society of the pre-colonial era. Explore Palau's encounters with European powers, including Spanish colonization and German administration, and the impact of World War I and II on the islands. Learn about Palau's path to independence and its contemporary society, including its traditional culture, religion, art, and music. This book also explores the critical issues facing Palau today, including climate change, economic development, and environmental protection. Discover Palau's efforts to build resilience and sustainability in the face of these challenges, and the lessons that can be drawn from Palau's history for the world. Whether you're a history buff, a culture enthusiast, or simply interested in learning more about this fascinating island nation, this book is the perfect choice for you. It's a must-read for anyone interested in the history and culture of Palau. Order your copy today and start your journey through Palau's rich and complex history.
Download or read book History of Palau written by Elizabeth Diaz Rechebei and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 488 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Republic of Palau History and Culture written by Leo Abbott and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-06-08 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: History of Palau, Culture of Palau, Information on travel and tourism on Palau. Introduction to Palau history: Palau, country in the western Pacific Ocean. (Full information on Palau is found in the book with title; Republic of Palau History, and Culture). It consists of some 340 coral and volcanic islands perched on the Kyushu-Palau Ridge. The Palau (also spelled Belau or Pelew) archipelago lies in the southwest corner of Micronesia, with Guam 830 miles (1,330 km) to the northeast, New Guinea 400 miles (650 km) to the south, and the Philippines 550 miles (890 km) to the west, A huge barrier reef system, continuous on the west and broken on the east, encircles most of the archipelago. Its major populated islands are Babelthuap (Babeldaob), Koror, Malakal, Arakabesan, and Peleliu. The sparsely populated Kayangel Islands to the north of Babelthuap and the raised coral islands of Angaur, Sonsorol, Pulo Anna, and Tobi south of Peleliu lie outside the barrier reef system.
Download or read book Words of the Lagoon written by R. E. Johannes and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 2023-11-10 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Birds Bats of Palau written by Harold Douglas Pratt and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Embattled Island written by Arnold Leibowitz and published by Praeger. This book was released on 1996-02-16 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The compact took on enormous symbolic importance throughout the world because of a provision in the Palau Constitution that Palau could not grant the U.S. nuclear rights without the approval of 75% of the people of Palau. A number of groups fought against ratification of the compact by Palau. They viewed Palau as the symbol of a nuclear free Pacific and the hope for an environmental preserve against great power imperialism and military intrusion in the Pacific.
Download or read book Summoning the Powers Beyond written by Jay Dobbin and published by University of Hawaii Press. This book was released on 2011-09-30 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Summoning the Powers Beyond collects and reconstructs the old religions of preindustrial Micronesia. It draws mostly from written sources from the turn of the nineteenth century and the period immediately after World War II: reports of the Hamburg South Sea Expedition of 1908–1910, articles by German Roman Catholic missionaries in Micronesia included in the journal Anthropos, and reports by the Coordinated Investigation of Micronesian Anthropology (CIMA) and the American Board of Commissioners of the Foreign Missions (ABCFM). A detailed introduction and an overview of Micronesian religion are followed by separate chapters detailing religion in the Chuukic-speaking islands, Pohnpei, Kosrae, the Marshall Islands, Yap, Palau, Kiribati, and Nauru. The Chamorro-speaking group of the Marianas is omitted because lengthy periods of intense military and missionary activity eradicated most of the local religion. The Polynesian outliers Nukuoro and Kapingamarangi are discussed at the end primarily to underscore the contrasts between Polynesian and Micronesian religion. In a concluding chapter, the author highlights the similarities and differences between the areas within Micronesia and then attempts an appreciation or evaluation of Micronesia religion. Finally, he addresses the evidence of a tentative hypothesis that Micronesian religion is sufficiently different from that of Polynesia and Melanesia to justify the continued claim of a separate Micronesian religion.
Download or read book Palau Primary Health Care Manual written by Stephen Dahmer and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2012 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Republic of Palau in the Caroline Islands has a traditional medical system developed over many generations. The Palau Primary Health Care Manual compiles traditional ethnomedical information about plants and presents it within the context of Western Medicine. Many common health conditions are discussed in this book, including those specific to Palauan culture. The book is divided into chapters that discuss plant therapies used in traditional medical care including preventive medicine, chronic disease, bites and stings, diarrhea and gastrointestinal disorders, skin disorders, cuts, wounds, and broken bones, stress, pain, women's health, men's health, colds and flu, and ear, nose, and throat. Also provided is scientific information about each species including efficacy, pharmacology, and potential toxicity, where known. It is intended as an educational manual for Palau and the Pacific region, an area where traditional medicine and some of the plants used in its practice, are endangered resources. Based on extensive on-island research and a comprehensive review of the literature, the book has been produced by a group of Palauan and international experts, specialists in ethnomedicine, clinical care, public health, biology, conservation, and Pacific Island culture.
Download or read book Ethnobotany of Palau written by Ann Hillmann Kitalong and published by . This book was released on 2020-09-10 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ethnobotany of Palau is a two-volume series that examines the relationship between plants, people and traditional culture in the Republic of Palau. Palau is a place where cultural traditions are still intact, including respect for the environment, a value foundational to Palauan society. Based on a decade of field studies that began in 2007 as part of the Plants and People of Micronesia Program, it builds on prior studies of the Palauan flora, and emphasizes the biocultural diversity and wisdom of the Palauan people and their environment. The research included studies of botany, traditional uses of plants, resource management, phytochemistry, conservation and other topics intended to help support "cultural memory" for the people of Palau and the generations who will follow. These volumes result from a collaboration and partnership of the Belau National Museum, the New York Botanical Garden, National Tropical Botanical Garden and other institutions, communities and civic groups involving more than 75 individuals--plant collectors, local experts and ethnobotanical contributors. Volume 1 contains an introductory chapter on Palau and its environment, followed by a study of human impact on the landscape; the role of plants throughout Palauan life, from birth to death; the bai, a structure essential to Palauan culture; the relationship of people to the ocean that surrounds them; the importance of dait (Colocasia esculenta), a plant key to sustaining Palauan culture; the importance of traditional medicine; and, ethnomedical and phytochemical studies of Palauan plants.
Download or read book Federated States of Micronesia and Palau written by Ben Cook and published by Other Places Publishing. This book was released on 2010-08-17 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Discover the real Micronesia and Palau"--Cover.
Download or read book A History of Palau written by and published by . This book was released on 1976 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
