In the book Inside Japan: its People and Culture written by Felipe Cofreros Ph.D. - is a renowned author of childrens books, newspaper and magazine editor who spent a good amount of years in Japan experienced its culture and witnessed the Japanese people role as a nation in contributing to Japans success and making it as one of the most successful countries in terms of technological advancement production and preservation of its history and cultural beliefs. The book boast of its simplicity yet profound approach in narrating the beauty and interesting interplay of Japans unique characteristics. As the author experienced Japan first hand he also included relevant examples from his researcher as to how Japan and its nation has grown and blossomed as a nation then and right now. A nation where other countries look up to in areas of economic growth and stability technology, education and government. The details provided in the book can be imbibed by the reader could as it enlightens the readers with effective description, and demonstrations of Japans role in the global realm. By Cindy Lee Jordan R.N. - Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Makati Medical Center, College of Nursing, Metropolitan Manila, Philippines Cum Laude Masters in Health Care Administration. Stevens Henager College Salt Lake City, Utah, USA Magna Cum Laude.
About the Author: ATA Felipe Cofreros Ph.D. spent more than twenty-five years of aggregate experience in teaching Literacy, Adult Education, Pre-school, Elementary, High School, College and the administration of instructional English as a Second Language [ESL] services among Indo-Chinese refugees [Vietnamese, Lao, Khmer and Hmong] in the International Catholic Migration Commission [ICMC], Philippine Refugee Processing Center [PRPC] in Sabang, Morong, Bata-an, Philippines for a decade.Felipe also taught English as a Second Language [ESL] in different countries in Asia and North America. Presently, Felipe is one of the owners and the Executive Program Director of the International Adult Day Care in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Felipe has authored more than a dozen of Children's Picture Books with comprehension questions for three years old and up geared for use in the preschool classroom; A Handbook of Basic Art, Part 1 [Painting Processes in Playing with Colors, Different Crayon Techniques]; A Handbook of Basic Art, Part 2 [Basic Drawing, Painting and Making Crafts]; Let's Weave [An ancient Hand Art of Interlacing Two groups of Threads]; A Pre-school Math Workbook "Let's Build Our Math Skills Workbook for children ages three years old and up; Effective Ways To Assess English Language Learners [For Intermediate and Advanced Levels]; One Accord - an inspirational book of Bible promises; A Handbook of Writing Activities for Intermediate and Advanced English Language Learners and English Workbook 1, 2 and 3 for the Elementary level. Felipe graduated as a scholar from the University of San Agustin in Iloilo City, Philippines with a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education with specialization in Social Studies and Art Education. He also studied Basic Latin, Spanish and Theology courses in the Seminary of St. Augustine in Intramuros, Metropolitan Manila, Philippines. He got his Master's Degree in TESOL and Doctor of Philosophy in Sociology from an on-line University in the USA. Felipe obtained quite a number of certificates in different disciplines such as TESOL Teaching Certificate Course, Lingua Edge, LCC. TESOL Teaching Training Systems West Olympic Blvd., Beverly Hills, California, USA; Managing People for Maximum Performance in John F. Kennedy School of Management, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA; The Roots of Learning: Society for Effective Affective Learning in Brighton, England, United Kingdom.