Hi Readers! Again, I'm very sorry for my two weeks of absence. It's pretty hard to balance school, rest, blogging, personal life, social life, projects, assignments, practices (for events) etc. all at the same time especially that I'm just a 7th Grade students/ a 13-year-old boy.
It's what I call Book Features! Book features are different from book reviews. Book features are featuring books that basically doesn't have stories. A lot of books are like that.It's like compilation of speeches, guides, journals, etc. And basically, a book review is a review about the actual story of the books.
Author: Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago
Number of Pages: 132 pages
Publisher: ABS-CBN Publishing Inc.
Published on: December 3, 2014
Price : Php 175. 00 (NBS)
Sense of humor is almost absent among politicians, but Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago is a truly talented exception. People are puzzled how she can spontaneously make them laugh in the midst of national policy crises, and of real danger to her life as a corruption fighter.
This book is a collection of jokes, one-liners, pick-up lines, conebacks and speeches delivered and/or curated by the beloved Senator. Also, inside are illustrations by Cj de Silva-Ong, Manix Abrera, Elbert Or, Rob Cham and more of the Philippines' best young illustrators.
She earned the degree, Doctor of Juridical Science, in the United States. Dr. Miriam Defensor Santiago is a globally famous personality, because of her legal brilliance and courageous example in fighting corruption. In a nation where many public officials are charged with, or suspected, of plunder, her honesty shines like a light in the darkness. She has brought honor to the Philippines in several ways.
She is the first Filipino and the first Asian from a developing country, to be elected in the United Nations as judge of the International Criminal Court. The ICC hears cases against heads of state. Thus, she put the Philippines on the global map in the 21st century. Unfortunately, grave illness forced her to waive the privilege of being an ICC judge.
For two years, she suffered from chronic fatigue syndrome. In June 2014 she was diagnosed with lung cancer, stage 4 (the last stage). But with her signature humor and bravery, she fought back, and her cancer has regressed. Even cancer cells are afraid of her!
She was chosen as laureate of the Magsaysay Award for Government Service, known as the Asian equivalent of the Nobel Prize. She was cited “for bold and moral leadership in cleaning up a graft-ridden government agency.” She was named one of “The 100 Most Powerful Women in the World” by The Australian magazine.
Features:
The book contains some of the finest quotations, speeches, and pick-up lines from the senator herself.
"Brains aren't everything. In the case of the Congress members, they're nothing."
"Alam mo ba, ang bigas, gasolina, pamasahe,tuition fee, isda, karne, lahat sila nagmamahalan Tayo na lang kaya ang hindi!"
More of these will be in the book!
Number of Pages: 384 pages
Published on: October 7, 2014
Price : Php 635.00 (Powerbooks) $12.02 (Barnes & Nobles)
Things are what you make of them Every day is a chance to create something new for yourself. Put down your phone and pick up a pencil. Give yourself some space. The Internet will still be there. Start with one page at a time, and you’ll be surprised at just how much you can create. Each of the 365 prompts in 1 Page at a Time will encourage you to draw, write, list, reflect, and share. This book is your new best friend. Let’s get started!
About the Author:
Adam J. Kurtz is a graphic designer, artist, & serious person. He is primarily concerned with creating honest, accessible work, including a range of small products & the self-published "Unsolicited Advice" calendar series. He is the author of no other books. He currently lives in New York City.
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