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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