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Meaning and History: The Rizal Lectures
Ambeth R. Ocampo - 2001
The author's characteristic wit and insight are again evident in this collection of lectures and conference papers written between the years 1993-1998 and delivered in different schools and gatherings in the country and abroad.
The Woman Who Had Two Navels
Nick Joaquín - 1961
It is widely considered as a classic in Philippine literature. It is divided into 5 chapters: Paco, Macho, La Vidal, The Chinese Moon, and Doctor Monson.This is a novel, not be confused with the short story collection of the same name.
Noli Me Tángere (Touch Me Not)
José Rizal - 1887
A passionate love story set against the ugly political backdrop of repression, torture, and murder, "The Noli," as it is called in the Philippines, was the first major artistic manifestation of Asian resistance to European colonialism, and Rizal became a guiding conscience—and martyr—for the revolution that would subsequently rise up in the Spanish province.
Dances with Wolves
John Barry - 1991
Comes complete with a color photo section of scenes from the movie and a bio of the renowned film score composer John Barry.
Florante at Laura
Francisco Balagtas - 1838
Quality assurance was conducted on each of these books in an attempt to remove books with imperfections introduced by the digitization process. Though we have made best efforts - the books may have occasional errors that do not impede the reading experience. We believe this work is culturally important and have elected to bring the book back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide.
Sa Ilalim ng Dagat
Augie Rivera - 1997
Because of this, the sea creatures go their separate ways. Under the leadership of Octopus, the sick are driven away and confined in a fenced area. Read in this story how the sea creatures' problem is solved and how peace and caring among them are restored under the sea.
Si Inggolok at ang Planeta Pakaskas
Rene O. Villanueva - 1997
It’s so delicious that its inhabitants can’t stop eating it up and only Inggolok is smart enough to know what will happen next.
Ang Tundo Man May Langit Din
Andrés Cristóbal Cruz - 1959
"As in the Noli, we have in Ang Tundo Man a story of individuals in love, unfolded against a carefully authenticated social background in order to dramatize the contemporary national experience."
Madaling Araw
Íñigo Ed Regalado - 1987
Juan Galit preaches anarchy to pave the way for an overthrow of societal ills and kills Kabisang Leon, evil personified representing Filipinos who have connived with the Americans in subjugating the lower classes.
Filipino Prehistory: Rediscovering Precolonial Heritage (Anthropology of the Filipino People, #1)
F. Landa Jocano - 1998
Many new archaeological materials have been recovered since its publication in 1975, requiring changes in the earlier descriptions and interpretations of Philippine prehistoric society and culture." -- www.kabayancentral.com
"Of Mice And Men" (Penguin Study Notes)
Marsaili Cameron
It includes character studies and summaries of the plot with discussions of the major themes, as well as a background to John Steinbeck.
History of the Filipino People
Teodoro A. Agoncillo - 1960
Comprehensive overview of Philippine History including Pre-Spanish life and culture, Spanish rule, the Filipino -American War, American rule, and the campaign for Independence, among other subjects.
A Feeling Beyond Words
Abhishek Kothari - 2010
Through this book of fiction, the author has made an attempt to answer several questions which we tend to place in front of others and which the world places in front of us. He has explicitly placed the phrases like "World says: Love can never be one sided, Where as some says: There is nothing called Love, But to the author: Love sees no side. It happens, to be the only Law of Life. And is the most Powerful thing one can possess". This romantic story whirls around a young boy who loved his dream girl in his thoughts and wanted to wait for her till his last breath. He was surrounded by many feelings but not the one that touched his heart and soul. He was heart broken and totally isolated. This was the moment when his lady love enters his life with with promises of eternity and endless love. His past experiences have made some unseen wounds on his heart and mind and before he could understand the selfless love of his Love, it was again too late. A beautiful piece encircled with love, hatred, frustration, depression and promises. This fiction book will let you know what love exactly is ? A truly romantic, heartwarming story for today's younger generation.
Luha ng Buwaya
Amado V. Hernandez - 1962
Barrio peasants led by a local schoolteacher fight greed and oppression and discover a new faith in themselves.
Readings In Philippine History: Selected Historical Texts Presented with A Commentary
Horacio de la Costa, S.J. - 1965
Compiled and annotated by Father Horacio de la Costa, S.J. in 1965, the books serves as a standard text book for collegiate students but also serves as a basis in the understanding nationalism based on primary documents in the period from the Spanish colonization towards the period of Third Republic in 1965.