Nations need appropriate symbols to teach and pass on national culture and influence the behavior of the nation’s members. Symbols do not “belong” to any single culture and can be borrowed or even manufactured to suit particular purposes. And, apparently trivial changes (such as in the choice and definition of cultural symbols) can result in far-reaching real consequences.The author of this book is also “Out-of-the-Box” - not a technocrat or a public figure, not a sociologist, and not conventionally an expert in the many fields in which the book dabbles - history, linguistics, psychology, symbology, public administration, sports, anthropology, and urban planning, to mention a few.What Mr. Gonzalez does bring to the table is extensive, almost-unmatched experience in living and traveling around the world. A probinsiyano, he grew up in Manila. A Filipino, he has lived half his life abroad. This has given him unique insight into the Filipino character in the context of other cultures on five continents, and the role real-life Filipinos play in the global community as well as at home. The author also has an unusual knack for both seeing the obvious and stating it convincingly,... [Read More]

This full-length, sleeveless dress of snowy white and a sheer blue cape. Pharaoh s queen wears two wide golden cuffs, which match the belt and neck piece. The gold glitters from these ornaments, which are detailed in turquoise, gold and green colors. The large golden neck piece fans out to cover the queen s shoulders and is trimmed with four rings of turquoise. A golden tiara features another wide band of gold and strands of dangling beads that twine with the queen s

The Children-s Factory was born in the attic of Mike and Barbara Richter in Kirkwood, MO in early 1982. Their vision was to create soft play environments in which children could safely play. The first product was a basic 3D animal shape sized perfect for a child. From here other products developed and soon the company was growing at a fast rate. Today the company employs over 100 people in a warehouse facility that encompasses over 100,000 square feet. Soft, safe, creative play is our passion. Our products are designed towards ASTM standards and our materials pass or exceed the

The Children-s Factory was born in the attic of Mike and Barbara Richter in Kirkwood, MO in early 1982. Their vision was to create soft play environments in which children could safely play. The first product was a basic 3D animal shape sized perfect for a child. From here other products developed and soon the company was growing at a fast rate. Today the company employs over 100 people in a warehouse facility that encompasses over 100,000 square feet. Soft, safe, creative play is our passion. Our products are designed towards ASTM standards and our materials pass or exceed the