Author: Zoilo M. GalangPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Philippines
Languages : en
Pages : 618
Book Description
Encyclopedia of the Philippines: Government and politics
Author: Zoilo M. GalangPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Philippines
Languages : en
Pages : 618
Book Description
Encyclopedia of the Philippines: History
Author: Zoilo M. GalangPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Philippines
Languages : en
Pages : 522
Book Description
Encyclopedia of the Philippines: Biography
Author: Zoilo M. GalangPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Philippines
Languages : en
Pages : 632
Book Description
Modern Philippines
Author: Patricio N. AbinalesPublisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 144086005X
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 422
Book Description
Ideal for students, this comprehensive thematic encyclopedia focuses on the Philippines, an important archipelago nation in Southeast Asia. The Philippines is a nation that has experience being ruled by two separate colonial powers, home to a people who have had strong attachments to democratic politics, with a culture that is a rich mix of Chinese, Spanish, and American influences. What are important characteristics of contemporary daily life and culture in the Philippines today? This volume explores the geography, history, and society of this important island nation. Thematic chapters examine topics such as government and politics, history, food, etiquette, education, gender, marriage and sexuality, media and popular culture, music, art, and more. Each chapter opens with a general overview of the topic and is followed by alphabetically arranged entries that home in even closer on the topic. Sidebars and illustrations appear throughout the text, and appendixes cover a glossary, facts and figures, holidays chart, and vignettes that paint a picture of a typical "Day in the Life" of students and adults in the country. A bibliography rounds out the work. Modern Philippines is a comprehensive volume on this leading Southeast Asia island nation.
Encyclopedia of the Philippines
Author: Zoilo M. GalangPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Philippines
Languages : en
Pages : 478
Book Description
Encyclopedia of the Philippines: Art
Author: Zoilo M. GalangPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Philippines
Languages : en
Pages : 592
Book Description
Philippine Encyclopedia of Social Work
Author: Philippines Business
Author: Publisher: World Trade Press
ISBN: 9781885073082
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 360
Book Description
An enclyclopedic view of doing business with the Philippines. Contains the how-to, where-to and who-with information needed to operate internationally.
Encyclopedia of the Philippines: Builders
Author: Zoilo M. GalangPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Philippines
Languages : en
Pages : 550
Book Description
All About the Philippines
Author: Gidget Roceles JimenezPublisher: Tuttle Publishing
ISBN: 1462917259
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 64
Book Description
**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.