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 |
Harry Gailey
In March 1942, General Douglas MacArthur faced an enemy who, in the space of a few months, captured Malaya, Burma, the Philippines, the Dutch East Indies, and, from their base at Raubaul in New Britain, threaten Australia. Upon his retreat to ... [... more]
Random House |
John Glusman
Four American Doctors and Their Fight for Life as Prisoners of the Japanese The fierce, bloody battles of Bataan and Corregidor in the Philippines are legendary in the annals of World War II. Those who survived faced the horrors of life as ... [... 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. ), F. Sionil Jose . [... 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
Philippines - Culture Smart! Graham Colin-Jones and Yvonne Colin-Jones Trade Paperback, 600 pages [... more]
Random House |
Starr Sinton
The Medal of Honor is the highest award for valor in action against an enemy force that can be awarded to personnel in the United States' Armed Forces. From the early fighting in the Philippines through the D-Day landings in Northwest Europe to ... [... more]
Random House |
Yvonne Colin-Jones
Philippines - Culture Smart! Graham Colin-Jones and Yvonne Colin-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 |
Ranulfo from HarperCollins Publishers
Ranulfo was born once upon a time in the Philippines on a little island called Bohol. He now lives on a big island called Australia in a little city called Sydney. He studied clowning and tap dancing. He has painted and exhibited his strange ... [... more]
Harper Collins |
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