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FICTION:

As the Sun Rises, Jose P. Leveriza: The final battles between the Spanish and the Filipino forces at the end of the 19th century.

Behind the Blue Canvas, Eileen R. Tabios: artists’ love stories.

A Blade of Fern, Edith L. Tiempo (National Artist): Set against the background of a little mining town in southern Philippines, the novel sketches a panoramic vista of rural life and problems of survival among miners prospecting for gold. The novel is in the tradition of the Romantic hero who runs away from a society he rejects to seek regeneration in a deeply natural environment.

Choice, stories by the late Cebu-born Lina Espina-Moore.

The Circular Firing Squad, Leonard Casper: This work present itself as a semi-documentary novella. Its main characters are inventions but not exaggerations. The performances by delegates from history involved with the Manila International Film Festival ’83 were prelude to the assassination of Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino in August that year. In turn, revulsion at the grossness of his murder led to the opposition victiories I the 1984 elections, and to the peaceful EDSA revolution of 1986.

Dapitan Collection, Charito Ramirez: stories about families living in the Dapital St. area in Manila.

Each in His Own Fashion & Other Stories, Raissa Claire Rivera: The characters in these stories run a diverse gamut from sophisticated high school student, loveless college students, giddy newlyweds, a gay uncle and nephew, desperate job-seekers, to successful yuppies.

Ekklesiastika & Other Stories, Ester V. DaRoy

Ember Days & Other Tales & Stories, Ernesto S. Yee: Critics applaud the sure hand of this lawyer-pianist-author in whatever he writes.

Exactly Here, Exactly Now, Nadine L. Sarreal: This collection of 10 short stories (shortlisted, Manila Critics' Circle Award for Fiction) centers around survival in the moment—exactly here, exactly now. In different ways, the troubled characters face quiet forms of life-and-death matters. It is not only the big decisios that determine people’s fates, but also the moment-to-moment hanging on.

Golden Rain, Geraldine B. Korten: In this novel, a 99-year-old grandmother narrates the saga of her life, spanning 3 foreign occupations of the Philippines—the Spanish, American, and Japanese—up to the present. The story covers more than 8 decades, drawing an interesting sociological picture of the lives of middle-class Filipinos in a northern Luzon province. The narrations, mostly flashbacks, give glimpses of a mother’s relationships with her children and how she find resolutions of her life’s conflicts.

Green Sanctuary, Antonio Enriquez: First published by the University of Queensland Press (Australia) in 1981 as Surveyors of the Liguasan Marsh. The late NVM Gonzalez provided the new title for this edition. South of the city of Cotabato in Mindanao lies the famed Liguasan Marsh. Strong antagonism is depicted between Christians and Muslims, as reflected by a Christian viewpoint.

Island Girl & Other Works, Dr. Cesar Martinez: this collection is the first published work of an opthalmologist. It grew out of a medical mission to a Visayan island, where he fell in love with a local school teacher. Unbeknownst to him, Colleen Magbanua is an unwilling member of a family of manananggals

Journey, Stories & Poems by Irah Borinaga: Whenever one journeys in the world today, one meets people with a certain aura that tells you they are kabayans—Filipinos living and working abroad. Each of them has a story to tell.

The Living and the Dead, Antonio Enriquez: WWII novel set in Mindanao.

The Manila I Knew, Amadis Ma. Guerrero; stories written between 197 to 1988; peopled with diverse characters against a backdrop of a nation in transition.

Nine Faces of Eve, Irah Borinaga; stories of nine different women, told with sensitivity and warmth.

The Noble Warriors, Wilhelmina Alcasid; a novella which portrays both soldiers and rebels alike as honorable men of war. The story takes place between the mid-‘70s through the early part of the 1990s. The ‘70s was the decade when young student activists disappeared underground to escape the tentacles of Martial Law. The 1980s through the 1990s was the era when they, young no more, reappeared with claws that marred the face of the past and incumbent administrations.

Notes of a Frigid Dormer, Natasha Vizcarra, who was editor of the Junior Inquirer before she left for the US for further studies. These tales deal largely with the coming of age of young women in the city and the provinces, and the frustrated rantings of a lowly dormitory refrigerator.

One, Tilting Leaves, Edith L. Tiempo; a philosophical noel by a noted writing teacher and National Artist for Literature.

Orbit 21, Jose Ma. Espino; For science fiction fans, this is a collection of 21 fantastic science fiction stories resurrected from oblivion after the first edition (Philippine Education Company) went out of print.

The Paraplegics, Edilberto K. Tiempo

Philippine American Short Stories, edited by the PALM COUNCIL; award-winning stories; collection of short stories written by young Filipino-American emerging writers, many of whom have gained recognition in their own right since.

Ragay, Jose P. Leveriza

The Scream of the Butterfly, Sean McGrath; a young man’s physical and spiritual journey through the initiations of adolescence; his quest for an anchoring love, its obsessions and betrayal, and his impetuous search for the “reasons why,” many in the wrong places.

Shifting Sands, Irah Borinaga; In the words of the author, “This is a story of people who reach for the higher ground, who stand as symbols of the goodness of man. This is based on a true story.

Stories from Shakespeare, as told by Dr. Eva S. Villanueva

Stories of Yesteryears, by Narita M. Gonzalez

Stories of Estrella Alfon, collected by Lina Espina-Moore

The Stranded Whale, Linda Ty-Casper; a historical novel covering the early years of the struggle of the Filipinos against the Americans at the turn of the 20th century

Suite Bergamasque, by Bobby F. Villasis; A collection of gay stories against the backdrop of conservative Dumaguete in the Philippines.

Tropical Temptations, Alfredo Kay

The Unseen War & Other Tales from Mindanao, Antonio Enriquez

The Voices from Sumisip, stories by Antonio Enriquez;
“No feeling is too slight, and no detail is too small to escape the eyes of this consummate storyteller…Apart from the skill with which he weaves his stories, Enriquez often becomes melancholy when describing the small, individual cruelties of ethnic misunderstanding or stupidity.” Jacob Wu, Asiaweek
“It is difficult to claim greatness of soul for any man until his life’s work is known, but there is a breadth of understanding, a depth of insight, a sensitivity and flexible creativity in the work of Antonio Enriquez that give his…sotries an intimation of greatness.” Elizabeth Perkins, Kabar Seberang

A Watch in the Night, Denis Murphy; a novel about religious people caught up in the martial law struggle against the Marcos regime. Denis Murphy has authored many collections of short stories. However, he confessed that this novel took him 25 years to complete.

White Rose for a Stranger, Rebecca R. Ongsotto; this first novel is unique in that it introduces the literature of text messaging.

LITERARY CRITICISM:

And Quiet Flows the Dawn, Lynn M. Grow
Epistolary Criticisim of Manuel A. Viray, Lynn. M. Grow
The Novels of Bienvenido N. Santos, L. M. Grow
The Opposing Thumg: Decoding Literature of the Marcos Regime, Leonard Casper
World Enough and Time, L. M. Grow

POETRY:

Aquarium, Rosa Marie Magno
The Artist: Hand and Breath, Pearl G. Doromal
Byways of Spacetime, George Burwell
Circles with Open Ends, Diana T. Gamalinda
Covenants & Other Poems, Ernesto S. Yee
Ecstatic Mutations, Eileen R. Tabios
Essential Thoughts of a Purple Cat, P. S. Nery
Fireflies for a Yuppie, Peter Solis Nery
First Few Notes of a Green Symphony, P. S. Nery
Haiku Harvest, Joseph V. Paat
Heading Home, Loreta M. Medina
Lifesongs from the Bluebird, George Burwell
The Lighthouse, Oscar Balajadia, Jr.
Medley, Gracianus R. Reyes
Monologues, Barbara B. Ricafrente
My Life as a Hermit, Peter Solis Nery
My Patria, Dawn Feliciano
Nymphaea: Beauty in the Morning, A. V. Rotor
Pleasure be Pain, Mai A. Imperial
Poems from a Schizophrenic, Batch
Poetry as Exemplified by Antonio M. Allego
Rated R, Peter Solis Nery
Red Coffee, Sheryl S. Ramos
Shy: Evocations of Childhood, Peter Solis Nery
Streams of Soul Remembrance, George Burwell
The Tracks of Babylon, Edith L. Tiempo
Versepigrams, Maximo Indolos
Visitations, Edwardson Tan

BOOKS ON/BY JOSE RIZAL

The Essential Rizal, Manolo O. Vaño, Ph.D
Reign of Greed (El Filibusterismo), Jose Rizal
Rizal, Josephine & the Jesuits, R.M. Bernardo
The Social Cancer (Noli Me Tangere), Jose Rizal

BOOKS FOR CHILDREN & YOUNG READERS:

Angelo & the Enchanted Forest, Catalina Porras: an environment-friendly story
Ashes from Mt. Pinatubo, Bill Watts: Ashes, a young lame carabao saves a minority community
The Balete Book, by the Paraiso brothers: An illustrated book of the different Philippine denizens of the nether world
The Camel's Back, Paulina F. Bautista: The author's version of how the camel got its unusual-shaped back
Castles in the Cordilleras, Raymundo Reyes: An imaginative story of the "little people" who live in the Cordillera mountains of Luzon, Philippines
Chocolate Hills & Other Stories, Nick Melgar: Last few copies of this collection
Danny's New Pet is an Iguana, Narita M. Gonzalez
The First Frog, Mari Henson: bi-lingual story —English with Tagalog translation
Games Filipino Children Used to Play, Mari Henson: Before the advent of television and computer games, what did Filipino children play?
King Ma-bisa and the Beggar, Paulina F. Bautista: An old beggar teaches the mighty King Ma-bisa a lesson
The Legend of the Banana (bi-lingual), Mari Henson: How was this popular fruit created?
Legends of 7 Philippine Volcanoes, Henson & Yogyog
A Meeting in the Rain Forest, Narita M. Gonzalez: The trees and creatures living in the rain forest meet to discuss their fate as men keep encroaching on their home turf
The Mystery of the Empty House, Choy Gaerlan: Was there really a lady ghost, or did the lively imagination of the neighborhood barkada make up a story about the empty house?
Nonong Tambucho: The Smoke Belcher & Other Stories, Odette Apodaca: The title story points out the unhealthy result of thoughtless drivers who pollute the atmosphere
The Origin of the Sampaloc, Paulina F. Bautista
The Oriole’s Call, Narita M. Gonzalez: A young farmer and his family are torn between loyalty to the NPA and to the military
Pedro & the Lifeforce, Joel Toledo: Pedro goes on a journey to look for water to save his younger brother from dying of a strange malady
The Prince Who Had No Heart, Erlinda Alba
The Reluctant Butterfly, Carminia Añonuevo: A butterfly, in its pupa stage, is reluctant to leave the safety of its cocoon; other butterflies already using their wings urge it to come out and enjoy e the outside world
The Rocking Chair Stories, Tita Lacambra Ayala: Imaginative stories written by Ayala and read to her children when they were young (including Joey Ayala, the singer/performer)
The Search for La Flora de Vida, Bill Watts: Dennis Montenegro, son of a university professor in Iloilo City, goes to Palawan with his tutor to look for La Flora de Vida
"Titcher," Narita M. Gonzalez: Takes us back to the early years of the American occupation, when even American soldiers taught village children
The Wrath of Indaragata & Other Stories, Odette Apodaca

ESSAYS & ESSAY COLLECTIONS:

Cracking the Editorial Whip, Anotonio M. Allego
Essential Thoughts of a Purple Cat, Peter Solis Nery
Flying Over Kansas, Rowena Tiempo-Torrevillas
The Fundamentals Are Not Sound, Ernesto M. Valencia (deceased)
Little Freedoms, Maryanne Moll
Manila (Man in L.A.), Gracianus R. Reyes
Memories and Mysteries, Doris Trinidad
My Life as a Hermit, Peter Solis Nery
My Patria, Dawn Feliciano
My Romance, Eileen R. Tabios (poetry & essays)
Mysteries & Memories, Doris Trinidad
Only by Struggle, Dr. Epifanio San Juan
Reportage on the Social Economy & the World, Ernesto M. Valencia (deceased)
Scattered Brain Showers, Gracianus R. Reyes
Swatting the Spanish Fly, Margarita V. Hamada
Time of Year, Erma Cuizon
Umbrella Season, Gracianus R. Reyes
Visitations, Edwardson Tan
The Way of the Miracle, Doris Trinidad

BOOKS BY DR. TOMAS ANDRES:

Church Management & Pastoral Administration
Dealing With Filipino Workers
Dictionary of Economic Terms (with Virgilio Vergel)
Dictionary of Filipino Culture & Values
Dictionary of Organizational Development
Dictionary of Values
Effective Management of Resources & Materials
Effective Speaking & Oral Communication
Excellent Customer Relations & Service
How to be Globally Competitive
Making Effective Presentations
Prayers for All Occasions
Reading the Filipino Seaman
Risk Management & Disaster Control
Social and Business Ethics
Total Quality Management in the Philippine Industrial Setting

NON-FICTION:

Being Filipino Abroad, Arlene Torres-D'Mello
Bromeliads: A Primer, Dr. Delia Ongtengco
Children of Rulus, Dr. Stuart Schlegel (anthropology)
Coming Full Circle: The Process of Decolonization among Post-1965 Filipino-American, Leny M. Strobel
Compost Makes the Strawberries Grow, Lolita L. Jardeleza (parenting)
Creative Ideas for Fiction, Paulina F. Bautista
Filipina Insurgency, E. San Juan, Jr.
Filipino Migrant Women in the Netherlands, Alice. M. Gonzales
Filipino Tribal Religious Experience, ed. Henry Kiley
Filipino Women Migrant Workers, ed. Ruby Beltran
Folkbeliefs? Superstitions? collected by Mari Henson
Gold from the Gods, Evelyn Caballero
High Achievers: Portraits of the Filipina, Paulina Bautista
Ichbayat Folkways, Yasushi Yamada (anthropology/ folklore/linguistics)
The Insider's Guide for Outsiders, Whitney de Luna
Is it Time to Get Glasses? Dawn F. Reyes
Juridical Quotes, Paras, Buendia & Paras
Kulasyon: Uninterrupted Vigils, Linda Ty-Casper
Pilipinas, A-Z, Melchizedek Solis
Philosophy of Apostolic Catholic Christianity, Manolo O. Vaño, PhD
Presidents of the Senate of the Republic of the Philippines, Corazon Paras
The Road a Teacher Travels, Jaime A. Montero
66 Ilocano Songs, collected by Sigrid Rodolfo
Speaking with Flair, Manuel A. Gaerlan
Tell MacArthur to Wait (personal WWII experiences), Ralph E. Hibbs, MD
Toward a Nationalist Feminism, Delia D. Aguilar
Understanding Filipinos, Yett M. Aguado
Trade and Philippine History, Ernesto Valencia
Using Video for Sustainable Development, P. F. Bautista
The Valiant Women (32 mini-biographies of outstanding Filipinas), Aura Ancheta Sabilano
Veda Power (PS-501) (Herbal medicine for cancer)
Viva Isabelo Abaya! by Orlino Ochosa (history)
Waltzing with a Peemayer, Wilhelmina Alcasid
Warsaw of Asia: The Rape of Manila, Jose Ma. Bonifacio M. Escoda (WWII coverage based on personal interviews with 76 survivors)
Writing for Young Readers, Mari Henson
Young Unwed Mother, Paulina F. Bautista
Zamboanga, Farewell! Experiences of a Jesuit Priest, John S. Chambers, S.J.

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