Books and Reference Materials by Filipino Authors - Part II

PHILIPPINE HISTORY AND CULTURE

Title: “100 Events that Shaped the Philippines,” 1999

Editors: EMELINA S. ALMARIO AND MARY-ANN ASICO

Description: A “relax-and-enjoy-reading-it” book on the history of the Philippines which contains remarkable historical photographs and a chronology of historic Philippine events vis-à-vis world events

Title: “History of the Filipino People,” 8th Edition, 1990

Author: TEODORO AGONCILLO

Description: A book which provides a comprehensive account of the history of the Filipino people and which is “offered to teachers, students and readers of Philippine history”

Title: “Isang Aklat Katipunan ng mga Kasabihang Filipino,” 2001

Author: ZENAIDA PADILLA VILLANUEVA

Description: A book written in Filipino and which contains a comprehensive list of Filipino proverbs, sayings and riddles

Title: “Jose Rizal: Life, Works and Writings of a Genius, Scientist and National Hero,” 1997

Author: GREGORIO F. ZAIDE AND SONIA M. ZAIDE

Description: An “easy-to-read” book on the life and time of a man who is considered by many Filipinos as the foremost national hero of the Philippines

Title: “Mga Salawikain,” 1998

Author: SONNY A. MENDOZA

Description: A book written in Filipino and which provides a comprehensive list of Filipino proverbs on child-rearing, human relationships, faith, parenthood, beauty, intelligence, health and virtues in life

Title: “Philippine History,” 2nd Edition, 2010

Author: MARIA CHRISTINE N. HALILI

Description: A book which “intends to incorporate the notable events that took place in our country, unfurling the aspirations of the people and unfolding the possibilities of the future” and which has for its mission the dissemination of “ideals prevailing in the society under varied circumstances....”

Title: “Philippines: Know and Appreciate Our Homeland,” 2002

Publisher: WORLDLINK BOOKS

Description: A book about the Philippines which provides information on the Filipinos and the country's geography, natural environment, history, culture, government, tourist spots, holidays and festivals

Title: “Revolt of the Masses,” 2002

Author: TEODORO AGONCILLO

Description: A different historical perspective on the role of Andres Bonifacio and the Katipunero (revolutionaries) in the Philippine Revolution of 1896

Title: “The Philippines: A Past Revisited, Vol. I,” 1975

Author: RENATO CONSTANTINO

Description: A “provocative and radical” historical perspective on the struggle of the Filipino people for nationhood; A “must read” for Filipinos and for foreigners who would like to understand the Filipino people

Title: “The Philippines: A Unique Nation” 2nd Edition, 1999

Author: SONIA M. ZAIDE AND GREGORIO F. ZAIDE

Description: A book on the history and culture of the Philippines which aims to provide a historical perspective based on a vision for the Filipino people

PSYCHOLOGY

Title: “Developmental Psychology,” 2007

Author: LOURDES L. EVANGELISTA

Description: A book which provides a step-by-step approach to the study of human development, introducing each chapter with statements on the learning objectives and closing each chapter with a summary and a short quiz

Title: “Fundamentals of Guidance and Counseling,” Revised Edition, 1974

Author: ROCIO REYES KAPUNAN

Description: A book written by an author who found inspiration in finding solutions to problems of juvenile delinquency, in introducing Guidance and Counseling to professionals and in helping others

Title: “General Psychology,” 4th Edition, 1994

Authors: DELFIN A. LIMPINGCO, GERALDINE E. TRIA, JOSEFINA E. GAERLAN AND JUAN C. BIRION

Description: A book which gives short and concise descriptions of the various subject matters in general psychology

Title: “Introduction to Psychology,” 3rd Edition, 1999

Authors: ALICIA S. BUSTOS, ANGELINA E. RAMIREZ, EXALTACION C. RAMOS, MA. ALICIA BUSTOS-OROSA AND NATIVIDAD I. MALOLOS

Description: A book which provides a good coverage of the various subject areas in general psychology and highlights interesting studies made by Filipino and foreign researchers

Title: “Psychology of Learning,” 1998

Authors: DELIA A. LIMPINGCO, GERALDINE E. TRIA AND LORETO JAO

Description: A book which gives a simple, "easy to read and understand" presentation of the various theories of learning which, according to the authors of the book, can be tackled even by students or readers without any background in psychology or education

OTHER BOOKS, MANUALS AND SPECIAL REPORTS

Title: “1997 Ngo's Catalogue of Philippine Republic Stamps & Postal Stationaries,” 1996

Author: NGO TIONG TAK

Description: A book (catalog) which gives comprehensive listings of Philippine stamps issued during the Philippine republic period 1946-1996 and Philippine postal stationaries issued from 1946 to 1994

Title: “Environmental Biology, Philippine Setting,” 2003

Author: JOSE A. ORDONEZ, II

Description: An introductory course for students who want to learn about the environment and a book which provides information on relevant topics such as biochemical cycle, population and pollution, Philippine biodiversity, “El Nino” and “El Nina” phenomena, and conservation

Title: “Integrated Conservation Plan for the Philippine Eagle,” 1996

Authors/Publisher: PHILIPPINE EAGLE WORKING GROUP; PROTECTED AREAS AND WILDLIFE BUREAU - DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES (PHILIPPINES)

Description: A comprehensive study on the Philippine eagle and the strategies needed to implement the plan for its conservation

Title: “Interconnected Lives: The Second Philippine National Report to the Convention on Biological Diversity 1998-2001,” 2004

Publisher: PROTECTED AREAS AND WILDLIFE BUREAU - DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES (PHILIPPINES)

Description: A special report on the Philippines' “biodiversity” which “enumerates the pertinent policies for its conservation, discusses the initiatives based on the policies, and presents the continuing challenges to plans and actual practice”

Title: “Marine Turtles of the Philippines,” 2007

Publisher: PAWIKAN CONSERVATION PROJECT, MARINE TURTLES OF THE PHILIPPINES PRIMER, PROTECTED AREAS AND WILDLIFE BUREAU - DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES, PHILIPPINES

Description: A primer which deals with five marine turtles that are found in the Philippines

Title: “National Recovery Plan for the Philippine Crocodile, Crocodylus mindorensis, 2000-2006,” 2000

Editor/Publishers: CHRIS BANKS; PROTECTED AREAS AND WILDLIFE BUREAU - DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES (PHILIPPINES) AND THE ROYAL MELBOURNE ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS (AUSTRALIA)

Description: A special report on the plan to protect and preserve the Philippine crocodile

Title: “New Tagalog-English, English-Tagalog Dictionary”

Editors: MERRIAM EDITORIAL STAFF (Consulting Editor: Luis S. Santos)

Description: A simple dictionary which provides a list of common Tagalog words with their equivalent words in the English language as well as a list of English words with their equivalent words in Tagalog

Title: “Philippine Literature: Through the Years,” 2000 / 2004 Reprint

Author: ALICIA A. KAHAYON AND CELIA A. ZULUETA

Description: A book which contains historical information on Philippine literature, presents literary work associated with a specific period and provides updates on contemporary literature

Title: “Popular Recipes of the Philippines,” 1986

Author: NORRIE del FIERRO

Description: A cookbook which provides recipes for a lot of ordinary Filipino dishes

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