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A Borrowed Land

by Peter R. Onedera ...

A Borrowed Land tells the untold stories of Guam’s Nikkei—people of Japanese descent—before, during, and after World War II. As the descendant of an issei, or firstgeneration immigrant, Peter R. Onedera chronicles the Nikkei’s experiences in Guam from their arrival to their assimilation into the island’s life and culture, their hardship and resilience during the war, and the struggles they endured ... Read more

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A Borrowed Land tells the untold stories of Guam’s Nikkei—people of Japanese descent—before, during, and after World War II. As the descendant of an issei, or firstgeneration immigrant, Peter R. Onedera chronicles the Nikkei’s experiences in Guam from their arrival to their assimilation into the island’s life and culture, their hardship and resilience during the war, and the struggles they endured
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New CHamoru Literature

by Jay Baza Pascua, Jacob Camacho, Teresita Lourdes Perez, Yasmine Romero, Evelyn Flores, Humlåo Evans, Mary Therese Perez Hattori, Rob Arnold, Esther Sablan, Ha’åni Lucia Falo San Nicolas, Randizia Crisostomo, Johanna Salinas, Francisco Delgado, Dominique Natasha Hinestrosa, Zachary FR Anderson, PC Muñoz, Chris Perez Howard, Peter R. Onedera ...

Series Book 41 - Mānoa: A Pacific Journal of International Writing
New CHamoru Literature highlights an intergenerational selection of eighteen emerging, mid-career, and established CHamoru authors, including an extended feature on master storyteller Peter R. Onedera. As Onedera explains in his essay, “The Dilemma of an Official Word,” Chamorro, Chamoru, CHamoru are different spellings of the same “description used in reference to Guam’s indigenous people and ... Read more

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New CHamoru Literature highlights an intergenerational selection of eighteen emerging, mid-career, and established CHamoru authors, including an extended feature on master storyteller Peter R. Onedera. As Onedera explains in his essay, “The Dilemma of an Official Word,” Chamorro, Chamoru, CHamoru are different spellings of the same “description used in reference to Guam’s indigenous people and
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The Sex Lives of Cannibals

Adrift in the Equatorial Pacific

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The laugh-out-loud true story of a harrowing and hilarious two-year odyssey in the distant South Pacific island nation of Kiribati—possibly The Worst Place on Earth.At the age of twenty-six, Maarten Troost—who had been pushing the snooze button on the alarm clock of life by racking up useless graduate degrees and muddling through a series of temp jobs—decided to pack up his flip-flops and move to ... Read more

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The laugh-out-loud true story of a harrowing and hilarious two-year odyssey in the distant South Pacific island nation of Kiribati—possibly The Worst Place on Earth.At the age of twenty-six, Maarten Troost—who had been pushing the snooze button on the alarm clock of life by racking up useless graduate degrees and muddling through a series of temp jobs—decided to pack up his flip-flops and move to
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Silk, Silver, Spices, Slaves

Lost Tales from the Philippine Colonial Period, 1565-1946

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A country’s history is like a jigsaw puzzle. The bigger picture of how a country and its people came to be can be pieced together through multiple narratives, perspectives, and stories. In Silk, Silver, Spices, Slaves, Lio Mangubat reaches back into the depths of colonial archives and brings to life long-lost stories that would otherwise have been footnotes in Philippine history.Featuring 13 ... Read more

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A country’s history is like a jigsaw puzzle. The bigger picture of how a country and its people came to be can be pieced together through multiple narratives, perspectives, and stories. In Silk, Silver, Spices, Slaves, Lio Mangubat reaches back into the depths of colonial archives and brings to life long-lost stories that would otherwise have been footnotes in Philippine history.Featuring 13
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Psychonavigation

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After 'Hit Man'The New York Times bestseller Confessions of an Economic Hit Man documents John Perkins’ extraordinary career as a globe-trotting economic hit man. Perkins’ insider’s view leads him to crisis of conscience--to the realization that he must devote himself to work which will foster a world-wide awareness of the sanctity of indigenous peoples, their cultures, and their environments. ... Read more

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After 'Hit Man'The New York Times bestseller Confessions of an Economic Hit Man documents John Perkins’ extraordinary career as a globe-trotting economic hit man. Perkins’ insider’s view leads him to crisis of conscience--to the realization that he must devote himself to work which will foster a world-wide awareness of the sanctity of indigenous peoples, their cultures, and their environments.
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Japan

by Patrick Catel ...

Series series Countries Around the World
Japan offers complete coverage of this fascinating country, including sections on history, geography, wildlife, infrastructure and government, and culture. It also includes a detailed fact file, maps and charts, and a traceable flag. ... Read more

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Japan offers complete coverage of this fascinating country, including sections on history, geography, wildlife, infrastructure and government, and culture. It also includes a detailed fact file, maps and charts, and a traceable flag.
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Guam & the Marianas Islands

by Thomas Booth ...

Guam is a special place for a number of reasons. At 212 square miles, it's the largest island in Micronesia, and its status as a territory of the U.S. makes it our most westerly possession. It is 6,000 miles west of San Francisco, and is truly where America's day begins. The geology of this apostrophe-shaped island, which is 30 miles long and four to twelve miles wide, is volcanic. Much of the ... Read more

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Guam is a special place for a number of reasons. At 212 square miles, it's the largest island in Micronesia, and its status as a territory of the U.S. makes it our most westerly possession. It is 6,000 miles west of San Francisco, and is truly where America's day begins. The geology of this apostrophe-shaped island, which is 30 miles long and four to twelve miles wide, is volcanic. Much of the
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Looking Back 6

Prehistoric Philippines

by Ambeth R. Ocampo ...

Series Book 6 - Looking Back
In these beguiling essays on what lies beyond the fringes of Philippine recorded history—whether pointing out the laughing carabao on the margins of a centuries-old map, or combing for shards of Ming porcelain on a coral beach—Ocampo reminds us that the endless gathering and joining and breaking apart of apparently 'useless' bits is, after all, what makes us what we are, and connects us with ... Read more

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In these beguiling essays on what lies beyond the fringes of Philippine recorded history—whether pointing out the laughing carabao on the margins of a centuries-old map, or combing for shards of Ming porcelain on a coral beach—Ocampo reminds us that the endless gathering and joining and breaking apart of apparently 'useless' bits is, after all, what makes us what we are, and connects us with
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Etiquette Guide to the Philippines

Know the Rules that Make the Difference!

by Joy Posadas ...

Never fear social blunders again with this essential guide to Filipino etiquette!This insider look at the social graces you'll need to know answers all the questions of the courteous traveler. Whether visiting The Philippines for business or pleasure, knowledge of the local customs and traditions will help make the most of your trip.Covering a variety of topics-from how to greet new people to how ... Read more

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Never fear social blunders again with this essential guide to Filipino etiquette!This insider look at the social graces you'll need to know answers all the questions of the courteous traveler. Whether visiting The Philippines for business or pleasure, knowledge of the local customs and traditions will help make the most of your trip.Covering a variety of topics-from how to greet new people to how
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A Crash Course on the Filipino Culture for Foreigners: A Fun Way to Learn About the Fascinating People and their Ways of Life in the Philippines

by Stefan Wurtzbach ...

Traveling to the Philippines in a few weeks? You don't have to worry too much. Culture shock will be pretty minimal compared to visiting other Asian countries. While other Asian countries often give foreigners a hard time adjusting, the Philippines will feel just like home. Well, almost.This book had been written to introduce foreigners to the complex but very fascinating culture of the Filipino ... Read more

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Traveling to the Philippines in a few weeks? You don't have to worry too much. Culture shock will be pretty minimal compared to visiting other Asian countries. While other Asian countries often give foreigners a hard time adjusting, the Philippines will feel just like home. Well, almost.This book had been written to introduce foreigners to the complex but very fascinating culture of the Filipino
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Philippines, a guide to its history, food and top sites to visit

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The Philippines is a tropical paradise nestled in the coast of the Pacific in the south eastern part of Asia. Philippines is among the finest tourist destination and has one of the world's longest coastlines, beautiful UNESCO sites to visit, natural reserves and breathtaking landscapes.Here's a great book, which aims to be the best ebook guide to this beautiful country, its history and traditions, ... Read more

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The Philippines is a tropical paradise nestled in the coast of the Pacific in the south eastern part of Asia. Philippines is among the finest tourist destination and has one of the world's longest coastlines, beautiful UNESCO sites to visit, natural reserves and breathtaking landscapes.Here's a great book, which aims to be the best ebook guide to this beautiful country, its history and traditions,
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Chulalongkorn's Elephants : The Philippines in Asian History

by Ocampo Ambeth R. ...

Series Book 4 - Looking Back
Ambeth Ocampo on the inspiration behind this collection of essays: “Chulalongkorn’s elephants are the bronze elephants the King of Siam gave to Singapore and Java as gifts during his travels in 1871. I met the Singapore elephant first as I traced Rizal’s footsteps and found a reference to it in his diary. It was upon meeting next the Jakarta elephant that prompted me to compile this collection of ... Read more

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Ambeth Ocampo on the inspiration behind this collection of essays: “Chulalongkorn’s elephants are the bronze elephants the King of Siam gave to Singapore and Java as gifts during his travels in 1871. I met the Singapore elephant first as I traced Rizal’s footsteps and found a reference to it in his diary. It was upon meeting next the Jakarta elephant that prompted me to compile this collection of
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