Best Philippine Short Stories - April 2024

The Best Philippine Short Stories Of The Twentieth Century

The title describes the book very well. It is an anthology of fiction written in English.

• ASIN: 9716301251
• ASIN: 9716301251
• ISBN: 9716301251
• Manufacturer: TAHANAN

African Short Stories:Twenty Short Stories from Across the Continent

This anthology of 20 stories are from all over Africa, grouped geographically into four different sections - West, East, North and Southern Africa.

• ASIN: 0435905368
• ASIN: 0435905368
• ISBN: 0435905368
• Manufacturer: Pearson

The Best Philippine Short Stories of the Twentieth Century

An Anthology of Philippine Fiction in English The modern form of the short story is magnificently showcased in this anthology of fifty selections in English written by Filipinos in the last century. Edited by literary critic Isagani R. Cruz, this collection spans from 1925 to 1998. In this book, readers will meet both famous and unfamiliar writers in both conventional and unexpected renditions of the genre. Although many of the stories are acknowledged masterpieces, the editor also chose stories on the basis of their ability to represent a particular author or decade. The stories of the 25 men... [Read More]

• ASIN: 971630126X
• ASIN: 971630126X
• ISBN: 971630126X

Spanish Short Stories for Beginners: 20 Captivating Short Stories to Learn Spanish & Grow Your Vocabulary the Fun Way! (Easy Spanish Stories Book 1)

Do you know what the hardest thing for a Spanish learner is?Finding PROPER reading material that they can handle…which is precisely the reason we’ve written this book!Teachers love giving out tough, expert-level literature to their students, books that present many new problems to the reader and force them to search for words in a dictionary every five minutes — it’s not entertaining, useful or motivating for the student at all, and many soon give up on learning at all!In this book we have compiled 20 easy-to-read, compelling and fun stories that will allow you to expand your vocabular... [Read More]

• ASIN: B078WRXYM7
• ASIN: B078WRXYM7

The best Philippine short stories of the twentieth century: An anthology of fiction in English

• ASIN: 9715693717
• ASIN: 9715693717
• ISBN: 9715693717
• Manufacturer: Tahanan

Philippine Short Stories, 1941-1955: Part II (1950-1955)

This anthology is a collection of some sixty-six short stories written in English by Filipino authors within the forty years following the introduction of English in the Philippines.

• ASIN: 9715420850
• ASIN: 9715420850
• ISBN: 9715420850
• Manufacturer: University of the Philippines Press

When Britain Ruled the Philippines 1762-1764

The British invasion of the Philippines was the first challenge to Spain's control of the archipelago after 191 years of rule. The Royal Navy and British Army joined with the East India Company in Madras to capture Spain's Asian colony. In conjunction with the attack against Spain's key possession in the Americas, Havana, both settlements were successfully seized. However, in the Philippines, whilst the expedition was launched as part of a plan to harass the Spaniards in their possessions, as well as for commercial gain and new territories, the military campaign led by General William Draper a... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1410710696
• ASIN: 1410710696
• ISBN: 1410710696
• Brand: Brand: AuthorHouse
• Manufacturer: AuthorHouse

World of Filipino Cooking: Food and Fun in the Philippines by Chris Urbano of "Maputing Cooking" (over 90 recipes)

Let this Filipino cookbook introduce you to the tempting multicultural cuisine of the Philippines! Home chef turned internet cooking sensation, Chris Urbano brings the world of Filipino cuisine and adobo cooking to your kitchen with over 90 easy-to-follow recipes. Filipino food is an exciting blend of flavors from China, Spain, Malaysia, and the Philippines' Indigenous community. World of Filipino Cooking brings you both the classic mainstays and Urbano's experimental takes on traditional dishes. Plus, all recipes are made with easy-to-find ingredients and cookware you already have in your kit... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0804849250
• ASIN: 0804849250
• ISBN: 9780804849258
• Manufacturer: Tuttle Publishing

Danger in the Dark (Science Fiction & Fantasy Short Stories Collection) (English and English Edition)

Fortune hunter Billy Newman is not a man of great strength or physical courage.  Like a young Johnny Depp, he gets by on his wit, wiles and good looks.  And he’s had quite a good run—striking gold in the Philippines and buying his very own island in the South Seas. . . .But there’s trouble in paradise, and Billy’s in the thick of it.  The island’s crops are failing.  The island’s people are dying.  And the island’s owner—Billy—is taking the heat.  Why?  Because he’s angered the 75-foot-tall big-boss god of the island.75-foot tall?  To Billy it’s a laughable supers... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1592123678
• ASIN: 1592123678
• ISBN: 1592123678
• Brand: Brand: Galaxy Press
• Manufacturer: Galaxy Press

They Were Expendable: An American Torpedo Boat Squadron in the U.S. Retreat from the Philippines (Bluejacket Books)

A national bestseller when it was originally published in 1942 and the subject of a 1945 John Ford film featuring John Wayne, this book offers a thrilling account of the role of the U.S. Navy's Motor Torpedo Boat Squadron Three during the disastrous Philippine campaign early in World War II. The author uses an unusual, but thorough, spellbinding format to tell the story: an interview with four heroic young participants. Ranked "with the great tales of war" by the Saturday Review of Literature, it is a deeply moving book that describes the four officers' extraordinary exploits from the first ap... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1557509484
• ASIN: 1557509484
• ISBN: 1557509484
• Brand: Brand: Naval Institute Press
• Manufacturer: Naval Institute Press

In the Country: Stories

• ASIN: 0804171491
• ASIN: 0804171491
• ISBN: 0804171491
• Brand: Vintage Books
• Manufacturer: Vintage

Cebu Philippines Adventure

Amazons #1 Best Seller in Philippines Travel Guides 2014Take a middle-aged white man and send him on holiday to the Philippines with some friends and then be prepared for some surprises, but not the ones you might expect….Okay, he is no saint, but nor is he a sinner – he’s just someone whose values lie somewhere between the two. However he is genuine, honest and real, to the point where even he will admit he is not the most PC person around. Nor has he an iron will which can overcome all carnal desires, so please don’t expect to read all about the next Mother Theresa.What you will enjo... [Read More]

• ASIN: B00GSH4ADM
• ASIN: B00GSH4ADM
• Manufacturer: Wayne A. Freeman

Maximum Volume: Best New Philippine Fiction 2016

The 14 stories in this book celebrate the variety of voices currently enriching and expanding Philippine literature—all by authors under the age of 45. Stories of wonder and mystery rub shoulders with contemporary domestic dramas and rousing speculative fiction, all rife with joy and sadness told in different ways.

• ASIN: B01MEEJ5B3
• ASIN: B01MEEJ5B3
• Manufacturer: Anvil Publishing, Inc.

The Best Place on Earth: Stories

Reminiscent of the early work of Jhumpa Lahiri, Ayelet Tsabari’s award-winning debut collection of stories is global in scope yet intimate in feel, beautifully written, and emotionally powerful. From Israel to India to Canada, Tsabari’s indelible characters grapple with love, violence, faith, the slipperiness of identity, and the challenges of balancing old traditions with modern times. These eleven spellbinding stories often focus on Israel’s Mizrahi Jews, featuring mothers and children, soldiers and bohemians, lovers and best friends, all searching for their place in the world. In “... [Read More]

• ASIN: B00Z3FYQ7K
• ASIN: B00Z3FYQ7K
• Manufacturer: Random House

Leche

After thirteen years of living in the U.S., Vince returns to his birthplace, the Philippines. As he ventures into the heat and chaos of the city, he encounters a motley cast of characters, including a renegade nun, a political film director, arrogant hustlers, and the country’s spotlight-driven First Daughter. Haunted by his childhood memories and a troubled family history, Vince unravels the turmoil, beauty, and despair of a life caught between a fractured past and a precarious future.Witty and mesmerizing, this novel explores the complex colonial and cultural history of the Philippines and... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1566892546
• ASIN: 1566892546
• ISBN: 1566892546
• Brand: Brand: Coffee House Press
• Manufacturer: Coffee House Press

100 Years of The Best American Short Stories

An award-winning short-story writer introduces the stories she has selected from such authors as Hemingway, Fitzgerald, Alexie, Roth, Updike, Oates and more, to present a decade-by-decade examination of the literary trends captured by this series

• UPC: 45056350
• Rating: 5.0

The Best Short Stories of Fyodor Dostoyevsky

9781420938036

• UPC: 21019188
• Rating: 4.25

The Best American Short Stories 2018

Best-selling, award-winning, pop culture powerhouse Roxane Gay guest edits this year’s Best American Short Stories, the premier annual showcase for the country’s finest short

• UPC: 746152764

The Best American Short Stories 2005

The Best American Series First, Best, and Best-SellingThe Best American series has been the premier annual showcase for the country's finest short fiction and nonfiction since 1915. Each volume's series editor selects notable works from

• UPC: 34682001
• Rating: 3.75

Selected Tales and Sketches (the Best Short Stories of Nathaniel Hawthorne)

"Selected Tales and Sketches" is a collection of the best short stories of Nathaniel Hawthorne. Collected here are the following tales: The Gray Champion, Sunday at Home, The Minister's Black Veil, The May-Pole of Merry

• UPC: 6105733
• Rating: 5.0

The Best American Short Stories 2009

The oldest and bestselling Best American, THE BEST AMERICAN SHORT STORIES 2009 will be selected by  Alice Sebold, author of the bestseller THE LOVELY

• UPC: 10976107
• Rating: 3.5

Best Russian Short Stories - eBook

For centuries, critics and fans alike have extolled the virtues of the Russian masters of fiction, with many ranking them among the foremost literary artists the world has ever produced. This volume collects finely crafted

• UPC: 699648974
• Rating: 3.5

The Best American Short Stories 2017

Best-selling author Meg Wolitzer guest edits this year’s Best American Short Stories, the premier annual showcase for the country's finest short

• UPC: 55971052
• Rating: 5.0

The Best Short Stories of J. G. Ballard

9780312278441

• UPC: 25678524
• Rating: 4.5

The Best Short Stories of Mark Twain - eBook

This unique collection of Twain’s essential short stories and semiautobiographical narratives is a testament to the author’s vast imagination. Featuring popular tales such as “Jim Smiley and His Jumping Frog” and “The Man That Corrupted

• UPC: 466072779
• Rating: 3.0