Take an Eco-Chic Bow Make your fashion statement an environmental stand, too. The Bambowties—bowties made from bamboo—are stylish yet quirky, and best of all, eco-friendly. From the makers of the Bambikes, bikes made from bamboo, Bambowties are hand-carved by residents of Gawad Kalinga communities. The Bambowtie can be purchased online for US$25, and can be delivered anywhere in the world. Proceeds from sales are used to fund a livelihood development program. Comes in classic, ladies’, and kids’ styles. * www.bambowtie.bigcartel.com, : www.facebook.com/Bambowtie
Silvia’s Book: An Expat’s Guide to Manila Holy Family Home Foundation
Php999 (uS$18) This nifty little book is a go-to guide for expatriates having trouble jumpstarting their new life in the Philippines. A wide range of helpful listings and interesting facts familiarize expats with the bustling Manila lifestyle. Color-coded tabs divide the book into various sections, from finding a new home and navigating the city streets, to finding the best Italian resto in town. Think of it as a compact version of the Yellow Pages, but one that you’d actually bring around and spend leisure time to read. –Pat Nabong
tHe Zen oF SteVe JoBS
Caleb Melby John Wiley & Sons Php898 (US$21) L I S T E N
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Encounters with a Yeti Terno Recordings HHHH Encounters with a Yeti uses guitars (a lot of them), bass, drums, and keyboards like most bands do, but this eight-member collective utilizes these conventional rock instruments to construct layers of sound and texture, creating sprawling instrumental soundscapes that climax at the right moments, just like an effective pop song. But tracks like the languid “Feathers of Knives” or the slow-building “The Sleeper (Vishnu in Slumber)” have no need for choruses, as these lengthy pieces can leave a lasting impression on discerning listeners. –Jason Caballa
HaRRy PotteR PaGe to SCReen: tHe ComPlete FilmmaKinG JouRney
Bob McCabe HarperCollins Php2,995 (US$69)
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Lysley Tenorio HarperCollins Php560 (US$13) BOOKS AVAILABLE AT FULLY BOOKED, FORT BONIFACIO, GLOBAL CITY
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