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The Philippines Reader: A History of Colonialism, ...

Daniel B. Schirmer

"The Philippines Reader" illuminates the history of the continuing struggle of the Philippines people for true independence and social justice.

The Philippines

Lucile Davis

Discusses the history, landscape, people, animals, and culture of the Philippines.

Philippines

Chris Rowthorn

To those who know it well, the Philippines is one of the travel world's best-kept secrets.

Seven Thousand Islands: The Story of the Philippines

Cornelia Spencer

History of the Philippines since 1899, written for young people.

Historical Dictionary of the Philippines

Artemio R. Guillermo

This book is an excellent access point for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about the Philippines.

All About the Philippines: Stories, Songs, Crafts and Games ...

Gidget Roceles Jimenez

And a lot more! Along with fun facts, you'll learn about the spirit of the Philippines that make this country and its people totally unique. This is a book for families or classrooms to enjoy together.

The Food of the Philippines: Authentic Recipes from the ...

Reynaldo G. Alejandro

This new title in the Periplus World Food Series examines the historical & regional influences that have shaped the cuisine of the Philippines.

Civil Society in the Philippines: Theoretical, ...

Gerard Clarke

Drawing on qualitative and quantitative research, this book provides a path-breaking account of civil society in the Philippines.

The Rough Guide to the Philippines

David Dalton

The Rough Guide to the Philippines is the ultimate companion for exploring this stunning Southeast Asian archipelago.

A History of the Philippines

Samuel K. Tan

Briefly describes the human history and culture of the Philippines, focusing on three Filipino cultural communities--the Moros, the Indios, and the Infieles--and examining how these groups reflect the country's history and development.

Triumph in the Philippines

Robert Ross Smith

The reconquest of the Philippine archipelago (exclusive of Leyte), with detailed accounts of Sixth Army and Eighth Army operations on Luzon, as well as of the Eighth Army2s reoccupation of the southern Philippines.

Philippines

Hélène Cixous

Philippines is Hélène Cixous's reverie or 'true dreaming' which intertwines Freud's uneasy views on telepathy, autobiographical memories conflating Algeria and Paris, childhood and adult life, shared with her brother 'Pete', and literary ...

State and Society in the Philippines

P. N. Abinales

This thoughtful book explores the enduring tensions between state and society in the Philippines by tracing its history of state formation and the corresponding conflicts and collaborations between state leaders and social forces.

Sitting in Darkness: Americans in the Philippines

David Haward Bain

Sitting in Darkness follows the paths of three people in the Philippines: an American soldier of fortune, a Filipino revolutionary leader, and an American historian who left the safety and limits of the library for the hazards of the jungle ...

A New Vision, a New Heart, a Renewed Call

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... Humphries Dusan Jaura Jesudason Jeyaraj John Macdonald Dieumeme Noelliste Brainerd Prince Wolfgang Schulze David Scott Kwai Lin Stephens Andrzej Turkanik South Africa/ Philippines Canada Philippines Kenya Australia Sri Lanka ...

Distributional Implications of the VAT Reform in the Philippines

David Locke Newhouse

This paper assesses the distributional impact of the recent VAT reform in the Philippines and evaluates alternative methods to mitigate the effects of the reform on poor households.

Distributional Implications of the VAT Reform in the Philippines

Ferdinand Marcos and the Philippines: The Political Economy ...

Albert F. Celoza

This work is a case study of the tumultuous rule of Ferdinand Marcos in the Philippines from 1972 to 1986, examining the levers of power available to absolute rulers and the development of a political economy of authoritarianism.

Ending the Fossil Fuel Era

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See John Cavanagh and Robin Broad, “The Real Cost of Gold in the Philippines, ” YES! Magazine, September 13, 2013, http://www.yesmagazine .org/blogs/john- cavanagh-and-robin-broad. On the Philippines, see also William Holden and R.

Elite Perceptions of Poverty and Inequality

Elisa P. Reis

3 | Voices from the top of the pile: elite perceptions of poverty and the poor in the Philippines GERARD CLARKE AND MARITES SISON1 The Philippines is a middle-income country with a level of income inequality that is only moderate on a ...

Program Report for ...

International Rice Research Institute

A farmer's primer on growing upland rice [Bicol and Cebuano (Philippines) editions], by M.A. Arraudeau and B.S. Vergara. A farmer's primer on growing cowpea on riceland [Bicol (Philippines), French, and Bahasa Indonesia editions], by R.K. ...

Philippines Company Laws and Regulations Handbook Volume 1 ...

IBP, Inc.

Philippines Company Laws and Regulations Handbook - Strategic Information and Basic Laws

Philippines

Guy Le Strange

Christianity in the Local Context: Southern Baptists in the ...

B. Howell

Southern Baptists in the Philippines B. Howell. CHRISTIANITY IN THE ... Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Howell, Brian M. Christianity in the local context:Southern Baptists in the Philippines/ Brian M. Howell. p. cm. Includes ...