Filipino English

Stella and Luna know that their mama, Elsie, came from the Philippines when she was a child, but they don't know much else. So one night, they ask her to tell them her story. As they get ready for bed, their mama spins two tales: that of her youth as a strong-willed middle child and immigrant; and that of the young life of Mayari, the mythical daughter of a god. Both are tales of sisterhood and motherhood, and of the difficult experience of trying to fit into a new culture, and having to fight for a home and acceptance.

From the author of the National Book Award finalist Patron Saints of Nothing comes an emotionally charged, moving novel about four generations of Filipino American boys grappling with identity, masculinity, and their fraught father-son relationships.

Delve into the mystical worlds of Celtic enchantment, the heroic sagas of Bulfinch's lore, the enigmatic tales of Slavic spirits, the celestial dances of Japanese deities, the profound fables of Turkish origins, the creation epics of Sumerian and Mesopotamian civilizations, the rich tapestry of Native American heritage, and the captivating chronicles from the Filipino archipelago.

Remy Pendergast is many things: the only son of the Duke of Valenbonne (though his father might wish otherwise), an elite bounty hunter of rogue vampires, and an outcast among his fellow Reapers. His mother was the subject of gossip even before she eloped with a vampire, giving rise to the rumors that Remy is half-vampire himself. Though the kingdom of Aluria barely tolerates him, Remy’s father has been shaping him into a weapon to fight for the kingdom at any cost.

The humans have no idea that a pandemic is on its way; but Ringo, the little dog, can smell the growing rot. It is everywhere: in their new neighborhood, in their old apartment complex, and in the bodies of Ringo’s beloved family. What should a dog do when he survives a plague? Scared and confused, Ringo sets out on his journey. How can he help? This novella is included in Stories in the Okay Future, an anthology of short fiction by C.C. Alma.

The Philippines, is a country in Southeast Asia, situated in the western Pacific Ocean that consists of around 7,641 islands. The Philippines have created one of the most fascinating fusion cuisines of the world. Because of its position between the South Pacific, China and Southeast Asia, many cultures have left their mark on the country and its cuisine. Throughout history, different nations have attempted to colonized or conquer these islands. Both Spain and the United States were at one point successful in doing so. As such, Filipino cuisine has eclectic influences from around the world. ...

December 8, 1941, marked the start of the full-scale invasion of the Philippines. With the surrender of the Bataan Peninsula and the fortified island, Corregidor, in the spring of 1942, all hope seemed lost. But, almost overnight, the Philippine underground resistance began to take shape. Units made up of guerrilla volunteers from all walks of life participated in the liberation of the Philippines.

In Maharlika: In Search of Identity, the author masterfully delves into the tensions and dynamics shaping leadership, community, culture, power, and governance within a nation perpetually yearning for Indigenous authenticity, spiritual identity, and transformative growth. Drawing on an alternative view of history, this compelling narrative challenges conventional perspectives, daring readers to confront the colonial frameworks that have long shaped collective thought, self-perception, and imagination. The book invites readers to rediscover the pre-colonial past through the lens of ...

How many lives fit in a lifetime? When Hero De Vera arrives in America - haunted by the political upheaval in the Philippines and disowned by her parents - she's already on her third. Her uncle gives her a fresh start in the Bay Area, and he doesn't ask about her past. His younger wife knows enough about the might and secrecy of the De Vera family to keep her head down. But their daughter - the first American-born daughter in the family - can't resist asking Hero about her damaged hands.

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.

While most apps just teach you words, Learn Filipino Bundle: The Complete Beginner to Advanced Course (Levels 1-5) teaches Filipino through useful, everyday conversations so you can have those same conversations in fluent Filipino.

Filipino Culture Class. What vocabulary do I need to know to have a conversation with Filipino-speaking locals? What are the five most popular sweets in the Philippines? What are the most important cultural holidays? Get the answer to these, and much, much, more with Filipino Culture Class.

Tagalog is a beautiful language that is spoken by millions around the world! It is hard to find time to learn a new language, however! Learn Tagalog for Beginners Easily and in Your Car is perfect for people who have no other time to learn a new language! It contains more than 1,000 common Tagalog phrases that will help you in everyday life and travel! Each phrase is pronounced slowly and multiple times so that you can really learn the correct pronunciation! Each word's equivalent English translation is also provided....

The course consists of lessons centered on an audio blog that is completely in Filipino. These audio blogs take you around the Philippines and introduce you to many different aspects of this country, including culture, history, folklore, arts, and more. These blogs will also teach you all about many different cities, and what they are famous for. Along the way, you'll pick up sophisticated expressions and advanced grammar in this Audio Blog series presented entirely in Filipino.

In this standalone novel based on Filipino mythology, Corazon Lopez is looking forward to her eleventh birthday, when she can finally be trained in wielding babaylan magic. She's hoping she can use it to bring her parents back to life so they can be together again.

I never thought I’d see her again. What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas, right? But five years later, my casino fling is my new next-door neighbor. A lot’s happened since we got acquainted in that hotel room. I finished out my military career, took a job with my estranged father, moved to the beach…the only thing that hasn’t changed is that Beatrice has always been on my mind. I can’t let her get away again. Lucky for me, she feels the same way.

Two men, each unaware of the other, share a common family secret: They were sold for adoption by their American father shortly after their births in the Philippines. Three alternating stories interweave the experiences of father Andrew Breszky and the two sons who try to connect and piece together the puzzle of their reckless, impulsive father. One lives in New York and the other grows up in the south of France, later traveling all over Asia as a documentary filmmaker. Both will discover that their relationships somehow echo that of the young man whose history eludes them.

Young Linguists helps kids to learn essential language skills quickly. That means short lessons to help kids stay engaged and daily repetition to reinforce learning. We also narrow down vocabulary to the most-used words and phrases so that you are learning what you can apply.

"That's the one!" I said, deciding to go for it. After all, she was just my type: petite, yet pulchritudinous. Visions of what I would do to that tight little body flashed through my mind (shocking even me!), and as for those tits, I'd never let go of them!... In the event, I never actually got hold of them, as this was one of those visits where (almost) everything went wrong, but I published the book anyway as it contains useful information about bars and barfines and the state of Walking Street itself, which is in process of reconstruction.

An American adventures to northern Philippines in search of perfect surfing waves and falls in love with a young provincial girl. A non-fiction surfing odyssey, cultural view and romance novel of 60K words. Book 1 of 'The Volcano Trilogy.' (Book 2 is called 'Red Volcano - The Ring of Fire' and book 3 is 'White Volcano - Fifty Words for Love'. All three volumes are available on Kindle, or you can get the paperback which contains all three, entitled 'The Volcano Trilogy - A Philippines Surfing Odyssey')