Philippine Islands

Retired and residing here over the years in the Philippines I have taken many photographs of the beauty beaches, flowers, as well as the beautiful trees here on the Islands. I wanted to publish a collection of my photos I have taken here to share with my readers. I truly hope you will enjoy my book entitled: The Beauty of the Philippines Panay Island. Blessed be yours truly Garry E. Lewis

The Heart of the Islands Second Chances and Finding Home in the Philippines When life offers you a blank page, sometimes the best stories begin far from home. At sixty-two — recently divorced and adrift — writer Andrés Wright lands in the Philippines with a weathered suitcase and a writer’s detachment. He’s come to document a foreign culture, but his carefully planned research is quickly upended by his guide, Sabel — a woman of quiet strength navigating her own web of secrets and a life built on careful compromise. She leads him beyond the tourist trail and into the country’s ...

The definitive account of General Douglas MacArthur's rise during World War II, from the author of the bestseller The Admirals. World War II changed the course of history. Douglas MacArthur changed the course of World War II. Macarthur at War will go deeper into this transformative period of his...

As smoke billows skyward from Pearl Harbor, Japan throws its full military might against the outnumbered and under-equipped Filipino forces. Admiral Hart sends his US Asiatic Fleet south, to the safety of Allied waters. When remnants of PBY Patrol Wing 10 depart with the fleet, Charles Beckner, corpsman for Squadron 102, is left behind with no apparent avenue for escape.

Are you looking for a fresh start in a tropical paradise? Look no further than Rebooting in the Philippines, the ultimate guide to starting your new life in the breathtaking Philippine archipelago. With practical advice and insider tips, this ebook will help you navigate the visa process, find your dream accommodation, and build a social network in your new home. You'll also learn how to understand the local culture, language, and cuisine. But Rebooting in the Philippines isn't just about practical matters – it's about truly embracing the unique beauty and culture of this magnificent ...

Islands of Fire and Freedom: The Untold Story of the Philippines in World War II by Amihan Ramirez Navarro is a sweeping narrative of courage, tragedy, and resilience set against one of the most devastating chapters of the twentieth century. While much of the world remembers Pearl Harbor, D-Day, and the fall of Berlin, the Philippines’ ordeal often lingers in the shadows of history. This book brings that forgotten front to the forefront, restoring the voices of a people who endured invasion, occupation, and liberation in a crucible of fire that reshaped their nation forever.

General Douglas MacArthur's bloody campaign to defeat die-hard Japanese forces and liberate the Philippines “I shall return,” General Douglas MacArthur promised the Filipino people following the Japanese invasion and occupation of the Philippines in spring 1942. The people there believed...

Many books have been written about the amazing life of General Douglas MacArthur. This book is different. It contains information that is not reported elsewhere, information that tells us more about the greatness of this man, and how a powerful and popular US president, because of personal animosities, tried to destroy him. MacArthur led a 50-year career through some of the most difficult times in our nation's history, yet he never failed us. His Island-Hopping Campaign in the Pacific, his autocratic but benevolent rule over Japan that rebuilt their country into our great ally, his genius ...

Have you ever wanted to live on a tropical island? In ‘Like Winning the Lottery’ I did just that. Enjoy my funny stories and adventures as I chase my dream to live on an exotic island paradise where I find a fantastic lifestyle, love, friendship and pure happiness. Before I did this I thought I was living life. Instead I was just living to pay bills. I wanted to escape the rat race. I was thinking of quitting my job and retiring early. I was tired of the cold weather and I wanted a life on sunny tropical beach. Then I discovered several secrets to island lifestyle that I never imagined:...

North Of the Line is the third in a series of Neville and Clyde adventures. Follow these two Englishmen volunteers as they stumble their way through W.W. II in the South Pacific. Always in the thick of a battle and always getting in trouble with the authorities. They usually make the right decisions for the wrong reasons in their never ending quest to find a really good beer, no matter where it is - even if it's behind enemy lines. Getting shot down behind enemy lines, advising General MacArthur on where to invade an island or taking ownership of a Japanese destroyer - it's all in a days ...

This photo based tour of the Philippines includes a mini-guide to animals, food, shopping, and scenic shots from around the Philippines and tourist locations (such as the Banaue rice terraces.) This mini-guide won't cover Manila and mainly focuses on the north (Baguio, La Union, and Pangasinan.) I've included a few Tagalog words (with their English equivalents) and over 75 photos with brief descriptions.

I lived and worked in the Philippines for three years, but I started out like many others: lost in a land that resembled my own with few lifelines to throw. This audiobook is aimed at helping those who decide to visit the Philippines for work, vacation, travel, or fun be more prepared than I was for all of the things that the Philippines has to offer.

When the president accepts a bribe ...everyone pays the price. One day, innocent accountant Sean Cooper is a happily married man with a great job and family. The next day his family is dead, his company fires him, the White House wants him rubbed out, he's broke and on the run, and terrorists want to capture him...all because he's the key witness in a case against the President of the United States. There's nowhere for Sean to run, but there's one factor in his favor...he's no quitter. Not when he learns the State Department deceived him and his family survived a deadly virus in China. He ...

My book of memories, One thing I found after moving here, was how humble I became, because although so many have so little, and struggle to get by everyday, they are such happy, and loving people, who would give you their only bowl of rice. It truly was eye opening to me, I am proud to be among such wonderful and beautiful people here in the Philippines. Who would gladly give you the shirt off their back if you needed it. It touched my heart and my soul and made me see the big picture, it isn’t wanting what you don’t have, happiness is being grateful to be a live, and appreciating what ...

The powerful forces of the United States Navy (USN), Marine Corps, and Army advanced inexorably against Imperial Japan in 1944. Following massive interdiction of Japanese merchant shipping by American submarines and multiple naval victories, the Americans stood poised to liberate the Philippines, then move on to locations closer to the Japanese home islands.

Curious about all the social media "buzz" around the Southeast Asia UNESCO Heritage town of Georgetown in Malaysia? From around the world, art and culture buffs and "foodies"; all manner of young adventurous travelers, are flocking to this town that looks like it was the movie set of a tale about pirates in the days of the great sailing ships. This book lets you know why! Filled with great photography that puts you there; this book is a series of very entertaining essays which describe the public murals, the "shadow sculptures", and the glorious food scene of small vendor stalls serving ...

It's raining and Alvey floats his paper boat on the puddle that forms. The rain pours and the current takes his boat. Alvey helps it navigate twigs, waves, and pools of calm. Will his boat make it to the ocean? With illustrations by Eugenia Gina.