Yam Bean - Jicama
The edible roots of a climbing vine that is otherwise toxic, one of the few leguminous roots that can be eaten. The plant is native to Central America and was probably introduced to south-east Asia via the Philippines. The edible tubers are ... [... more]
NSW Agriculture |
Tess Uriza Holthe
In her magical debut novel, <Tess Uriza Holthe pays tribute to the tradition of storytelling that was an integral part of her Filipino-American upbringing. Set in the post-World War II Philippines, marks the emergence of an immensely talented and ... [... more]
Random House |
James Naughton
In January 1945, 121 hand-selected troops fom the elite U&.S Army Sixth Ranger Battalion slipped behind enemy lines in the Philippines. Their mission: Attempt to rescue 513 American and British POWs who had spent over three years in a surreally ... [... more]
Random House |
F. Sionil Jose
F. Sionil José, a leading literary voice of Asia and the Pacific, has published his novels, stories, and essays around the world. He is also a bookseller, teacher, publisher, and founding president of the Philippines PEN center. Written in ... [... more]
Random House |
Jose Paman
Stick, Blade, and Empty-Hand Combat Techniques of the Philippines The book features a twofold, interrelated focus. First, it looks at the unique Filipino culture; how it was greatly influenced by Spanish colonization, the oppression it suffered ... [... more]
Random House |
Graham Colin-Jones
Written by Graham Colin-Jones and Yvonne Colin-Jones Philippines - Culture Smart! Graham Colin-Jones and Yvonne Colin-Jones Trade Paperback, 600 pages [... more]
Random House |
Graham Collin-Jones
Philippines - Culture Smart! Graham Collin-Jones and Yvonne Collin-Jones Trade Paperback, 600 pages [... more]
Random House |
Mark Berhow
The Philippines were declared an American Territory on January 4, 1899, and fortification construction soon began on the islands in the mouth of Manila Bay. Among the sites built were Fort Mills (Corregidor), Fort Frank, and the formidable ... [... more]
Random House |
Yvonne Colin-Jones
Written by Graham Colin-Jones and Yvonne Colin-Jones Philippines - Culture Smart! Graham Colin-Jones and Yvonne Colin-Jones Trade Paperback, 600 pages [... more]
Random House |
Yvonne Collin-Jones
Philippines - Culture Smart! Graham Collin-Jones and Yvonne Collin-Jones Trade Paperback, 600 pages [... more]
Random House |
STOP PRESS
For this small town in the Philippines, it has a lot to offer the weary traveller ... especially adventure. Inside the caves The town of Sagada Waterfalls White water rafting Thursday, March 6, 2003 For this small town in the Philippines, it has ... [... more]
Getaway |
Mt Pinatubo
Sorrel takes a trek to Pinatubo, which is one of 22 active volcanoes sprinkled across the Philippines! Thursday, August 15, 2002 Sorrel takes a trek to Pinatubo, which is one of 22 active volcanoes sprinkled across the Philippines! Pinatubo is ... [... more]
Getaway |
