The Tuttle Story: “Books to Span the East and West”
The Tuttle Story: “Books to Span the East and West” Most people are surprised to learn that the world’s largest publisher of books on Asia had its humble beginnings in the tiny American state of Vermont. The company’s founder, Charles E. Tuttle, belonged to a New England family steeped in publishing. And his first love was naturally books—especially old and rare editions. Immediately after WW II, serving in Tokyo under General Douglas MacArthur, Tuttle was tasked with reviving the Japanese publishing industry. He later founded the Charles E. Tuttle Publishing Company, which thrives today as one of the world’s leading independent publishers. Though a westerner, Tuttle was hugely instrumental in bringing a knowledge of Japan and Asia to a world hungry for information about the East. By the time of his death in 1993, Tuttle had published over 6,000 books on Asian culture, history and art—a legacy honored by the Japanese emperor with the “Order of the Sacred Treasure,” the highest tribute Japan can bestow upon a non-Japanese. With a backlist of 1,500 titles, Tuttle Publishing is more active today than at any time in its past—inspired by Charles Tuttle’s core mission to publish fine books to span the East and West and provide a greater understanding of each.
Paghahandog (Dedication) To my husband Pierre and stepson Elia; My aunt, Mila Barrios Rome, who taught me how to read, and my cousin Peter Barrios, who always gives his unwavering support so that I can study and write.
Published by Tuttle Publishing, an imprint of Periplus Editions (HK) Ltd.
Copyright © 2011 by Joi Barrios All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or utilized in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system, without prior written permission from the publisher. Cover photo © Christopher Futcher | Dreamstime.com Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Barrios, Joi. Tagalog for beginners : an introduction to Filipino, the national language of the Philippines / Joi Barrios. -1st ed. p. cm. Includes bibliographical references and index. ISBN: 978-1-4629-1039-7 (ebook) 1. Tagalog language--Textbooks for foreign speakers- -English. 2. Tagalog language--Spoken Tagalog. 3. Tagalog language--Self-instruction. I. Title. PL6055.B38 2011 499’.21182421--dc22 2011006676 Distributed by North America, Latin America & Europe Tuttle Publishing 364 Innovation Drive North Clarendon, VT 05759-9436 U.S.A Tel: 1 (802) 773 8930 Fax: 1 (802) 773 6993
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