Of races, racers and finish lines 2009 a collection of poetry, brief biographies, essays and other related writings - Firmalino, Melanie Diaz 1947- (Jaro, Iloilo City Melanie Diaz Firmalino, 2009)
Chapter I. Mankind, two million years to date : some highlights -- Chapter II. Of races, racers and finish lines -- Chapter III. The birth of Christianity -- Chapter IV. Special features -- Chapter V. Pebble, particle and stone : the first collection of the author's poetry, 1983 -- Chapter VI. Ripples in solitude : the second collection of poetry by the author, 1985 -- Chapter VII. The heart of silence : the third collection of the author's poetry, 2000 -- Chapter VIII. Ascent and other poems, the fourth collection of poetry by the author, vol. IV, 2003-2008 -- Chapter IX. The starlight poems : Pearl Joy F. Farolan (b. 1979 - d. 2008) -- Chapter X. Fate, tragedy and faith -- Chapter XI. A precious gift.
In English and Tagalog.
Cover title.
"This is an Authorized Copy of the book bearing the original signature of the Author on this page. Any copy of this book without the author's signature is an unauthorized copy."--Title page verso.
Chapter V published with the same title by Novel Publishing, 1983.
Keywords: Firmalino, Melanie Diaz -- 1947- -- Literary collections; Firmalino, Melanie Diaz -- 1947- -- Friends and associates; Civilization, Ancient; Philippines -- Biography; Philippine poetry (English); Miscellanea