All About Hawaiian  •  Albert Schutz LANGUAGE & PHRASEBOOKS •  1995 •  PAPER  • 69 PAGES A short, lively tour of the Hawaiian language, briefly covering history, current preservation efforts, and including a pronunciation guide. A fine introduction to the language for visitors. (HWI40, $7.95)
Artists/Hawaii  •  Joan Clarke  •  Diane Dods  •  Dana Edmunds ART & ARCHITECTURE •  1996 •  HARD COVER  • 144 PAGES An illustrated survey of twenty two contemporary artists living in Hawaii. Selected by their peers to be included in this book, each artist is presented with four representative works. (HWI185, $35.00)
At Dawn We Slept, The Untold Story of Pearl Harbor  •  Gordon W. Prange HISTORY •  2001 •  PAPER  • 889 PAGES This massive, extensively researched assessment of the invasion of Pearl Harbor draws much of its power from the numerous interviews the author conducted with both American and Japanese leaders and servicemen. It's long, but extremely readable. (HWI183, $22.00)
Autobiography of Protest in Hawaii  •  Robert H. Mast  •  Anne Mast CULTURAL PORTRAIT •  1997 •  PAPER  • 384 PAGES 35 progressive activists explore Hawaii's social and economic fabric, covering issues from sovereignty to environment, to housing and land use. A personal glimpse into the social forces now shaping Hawaii. (HWI10, $19.95)
Behold the Many  •  Lois-Ann Yamanaka LITERATURE •  2007 •  PAPER  • 352 PAGES In this seventh novel, Yamanaka explores multi-faceted immigrant Hawaii through powerful tale of the travails of three sisters in the early 20th century. (HWI195, $14.00)
Beyond Paradise: Encounters in Hawaii Where the Tour Bus Never Runs  •  Peter S. Adler TRAVEL NARRATIVE •  1993 •  PAPER  • 284 PAGES A clear-sighted account of rambles and adventures in Hawaii. (HWI182, $20.00)
The Big Year, A Tale Of Man, Nature, And Fowl Obsession  •  Mark Obmascik NATURAL HISTORY •  2005 •  PAPER  • 272 PAGES Obmascik, himself an over-the-edge birder, recounts with glee and page-turning detail the race to see the most birds in North America in a year, a quest that has his three competitors on the road at a moments notice, heading out in the middle of the night, and combing the beaches. As he so winningly demonstrates, these people are driven. (BRD29, $14.00)
The Birds of Kaua'I  •  Jim Denny NATURAL HISTORY •  1999 •  PAPER  • 128 PAGES Not a field guide, but rather a well-written review of bird species of Kaua'i, this book is good reading for ecologically minded travelers. Denny describes extinct and still-visible species and illustrates the book with his own photographs. (HWI86, $19.95)
The Birdwatcher's Companion to North American Birdlife  •  Christopher W. Leahy  •  Gordon Morrison NATURAL HISTORY •  2006 •  PAPER  • 1072 PAGES A handsome, fully illustrated survey of the birds of North America, organized A to Z, covering birds, bird biology, conservation and birdwatching. Published in cooperation with the American Birding Association. (NAM21, $19.95)
The Birdwatcher's Guide to Hawaii  •  Rick Soehren FIELD GUIDE •  1996 •  PAPER  • 224 PAGES A guide to the top birding spots throughout the Hawaiian islands. Each site is thoroughly described, including detailed directions, and a description of the birds of greatest interest likely to be found there. (HWI29, $19.95)
Blue Latitudes, Boldly Going Where Captain Cook Has Gone Before  •  Tony Horwitz TRAVEL NARRATIVE •  2003 •  PAPER  • 480 PAGES A vivid tale of modern adventures, history and fun in the wake of Captain Cook by the author of Confederates in the Attic. Horwitz paints a broad picture of Cook and his time, capturing the places and personalities Cook encountered in his daring voyages around the world. Since he doesn't like the cold, the author (who sailed on a replica of the Endeavor as a crewman) skipped the Antarctic. (EXP31, $16.00)
Captain Cook, A Legacy Under Fire  •  Vanessa Collingridge BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR •  2003 •  PAPER  • 384 PAGES European discoveries are much in question these days and in this well researched book Collingridge takes on an 18th-century British hero and his discovery of Australia. Nevermind that the English bucanner William Dampier had already landed on Australia well before Cook in 1688, Collingridge looks into the long-forgotten research of a distant cousin that showed that Portuguese explorers mapped Australia in the 16th century. The author, a journalist and British televison news anchor, intercuts elequent chapters on Cook's explorations with the tale of George Collingridge (who she rescues from obscurity) and a nice account of her own travels. Like Cook, the author ends her book on the shores of Kaelakekua bay. (PAC125, $14.95)
Chicken Soup from the Soul of Hawaii, Stories of Aloha to Create Paradise Wherever You Are  •  Jack E. Canfield ANTHOLOGY •  2003 •  PAPER A collection of inspirational stories celebrating the Hawaiian islands, including contributions by noted authors, celebrities and activists. (HWI194, $14.95)
The Cruise of the Snark  •  Jack London EXPLORATION •  2003 •  PAPER  • 320 PAGES Jack London's remarkable account of his ambitious 1906-7 cruise, in which he set out from San Francisco with his wife and two crew, and sailed to Hawaii, the Marquesas, and the Solomon Islands. It's largely a true adventure tale, richly evoking the islands he visits. This National Geographic Adventure Classics reprint includes selections from his wife's account of the voyage and a new map. (PAC17, $13.00)
Deep Sky Companions, The Messier Objects  •  Stephen James O'Meara SCIENCE •  2000 •  HARD COVER  • 318 PAGES A guide to the celestial discoveries of Messier, the 18th-century astronomer and comet hunter who cataloged many of the sky's fuzzy "objects." Compiled and written by Stephen James O'Meara, an editor for "Sky and Telescope" and one of today's leading astronomers. (SCI71, $47.00)
Deep-Sky Companions, The Caldwell Objects  •  Stephen James O'Meara SCIENCE •  2003 •  HARD COVER  • 500 PAGES A guide to the 109 celestial discoveries cataloged by Sir Patrick Moore. Compiled and written by Stephen James O'Meara, an editor for "Sky and Telescope" and one of today's leading astronomers. (SCI72, $47.00)
The Echo of Our Song, Chants and Poems of the Hawaiians  •  Mary K. Pukui  •  Alfons L. Korn CULTURAL PORTRAIT •  1973 •  PAPER  • 252 PAGES A collection of traditional poems, songs and celebratory chants from old Hawaii. A The book is a valuable record, much of the book dates from the reigns of Ka-mehameha III (1825-1854) and Queen Lili`u-o-ka-lani (1891-1893). Translator and editor Mary Kawena Pukui was an authority on the Hawaiian language at the Bishop Museum. (HWI191, $25.00)
Encyclopedia of Volcanoes  •  Haraldur Sigurdsson REFERENCE •  2000 •  HARD COVER  • 1456 PAGES An authoritative, enormous reference on volcanoes and volcanology. 82 essays written by experts in the field are organized thematically into nine chapters. Best suited for scientists or those who already know something about the subject. Illustrated throughout with photographs, tables and diagrams. Includes a useful glossary, bibliography and appendices. (GEO23, $119.00)
Eye of the Albatross, Visions of Hope and Survival  •  Carl Safina NATURAL HISTORY •  2003 •  PAPER  • 377 PAGES A passionate tribute and clarion call for the albatross and its watery habitat. Safina (Song of the Blue Ocean) focuses on Hawaii National Wildlife Refuge's Black-footed and Laysan albatross -- and more specifically, on a nesting Laysan albatross he names Amelia. (BRD14, $17.00)
Eyewitness Guide Hawaii  •  Eyewitness Guides GUIDEBOOK •  2004 •  PAPER  • 208 PAGES This handsome guide to the Hawaiian Islands features color photography, dozens of excellent maps and an island-by-island synopsis of the state's attractions. (HWI46, $20.00)
Feathered Gods and Fishhooks, An Introduction to Hawaiian Archaeology and Prehistory  •  Patrick Vinton Kirch ARCHAEOLOGY •  1998 •  PAPER  • 348 PAGES In this definitive, well-illustrated introduction to Hawaiian archaeology, Kirch provides an island-by-island overview of major sites, settlement patterns, agriculture, and cultural customs. (HWI189, $29.95)
Fodor's Escape to the Hawaiian Islands  •  Robert Holmes  •  Paul Wood GUIDEBOOK •  2000 •  HARD COVER  • 96 PAGES Part of Fodor's acclaimed "Escape" series, this edition introduces the mesmerizing islands of Hawaii. Among the activities suggested in this illustrated book are snorkeling with sea turtles and "spelunking" in a four mile long lava tube. (HWI66, $20.00)
Fodor's Hawaii  •  Inc. Fodor's Travel Publications GUIDEBOOK •  2008 •  PAPER  • 624 PAGES A practical guide in the popular series, filled with valuable information on accommodation, shopping, sights, and dining. (HWI214, $19.95)
Fodor's Maui with Molaka'i and Lana'I  •  Amanda (E Theunissen GUIDEBOOK •  2007 •  PAPER  • 304 PAGES A practical guide in the popular series, saturated with valuable information on accommodation, shopping, sights, and dining on the island of Maui. (HWI209, $17.95)
From Pearl Harbor to V-J Day, the American Armed Forces in World War II  •  D. Clayton James HISTORY •  1995 •  PAPER  • 227 PAGES A clear and concise introduction to the strategy, personalities and campaigns of World War II. (WAR51, $10.95)
Frommer's Hawaii  •  Jeanette Foster GUIDEBOOK •  2008 •  PAPER  • 658 PAGES • COMING IN AUGUST A comprehensive, practical guide to the Hawaiian islands with excellent coverage of attractions and travel details, as well as a foldout, full-color map. (HWI197, $21.99)
Frommer's Honolulu & Oahu Day by Day  •  Jeanette Foster GUIDEBOOK •  2008 •  PAPER  • 208 PAGES A compact shirt pocket guide, ideal for a short visit, featuring remarkably good suggestions for everything from food to hotels, neighborhoods and shopping. With a separate foldout map of the city center. (HWI213, $12.99)
Frommer's Maui Day by Day  •  Jeanette Foster GUIDEBOOK •  2007 •  PAPER  • 192 PAGES A brief guide to Maui, ideal for a short visit, featuring a section of recommendations for the best of everything from food, hotels and neighrborhoods to shopping and favorite moments. The choices are excellent, the descriptions concise, and every recommended place is clearly indicated on detailed neighborhood maps. (HWI199, $12.99)
Graveyards of the Pacific, From Pearl Harbor to Bikini Atoll  •  Robert D. Ballard  •  Michael Hamilton Morgan  •  Stephen Ambrose HISTORY •  2001 •  HARD COVER  • 255 PAGES An exploration of Pacific battle and nuclear testing sites, focusing on the sunken ships and downed airplanes scattered across the surrounding ocean floor. Robert D. Ballard (made famous for his discovery of the Titanic wreckage) combines his years of research with photographs depicting the battles and their archaeological legacy, the eerie, submerged remnants of once mighty war machines. (PAC111, $45.00)
Hanahana: An Oral History Anthology of Hawaii's Working People  •  Michi Kodama-Nishimoto CULTURAL PORTRAIT •  1995 •  PAPER  • 200 PAGES The simple and personally told stories of 12 working people in Hawaii. Sheds light on ethnic relations, immigration, and social change in Hawaii. The term "hanahana" refers to workers -- though originally applied to sugar plantation laborers, it later was used to describe other workers. (HWI11, $22.00)
Hawaii Field Guide, Reef Fish  •  Rainforest Publications FIELD GUIDE •  2004 •  PLASTIC CARD A beautifully illustrated, double-sided laminated card depicting the reef fish of the Hawaiian Islands. Ideal for snorkelers. (HWI94, $6.95)
Hawaii Map, the Big Island  •  Univ Hawaii MAP This full-color reference map, published by the University of Hawaii Press, shows the Big Island at a scale of 1:262,000. With cartography by James Bier. (HWI169, $4.95)
Hawaii Volcano Watch, A Pictorial History, 1779-1991  •  J. D. Griggs  •  Taeko Jane Takahashi  •  Thomas L. Wright NATURAL HISTORY •  1992 •  PAPER  • 176 PAGES A colorful and comprehensive introduction to Hawaii's shield volcanoes and the geologic history of the archipelago. The authors shed light on the cultural history of the volcanoes, from their significance to the native islanders to sketches of individuals who have effected policies and attitudes towards the volcanoes themselves. With illustrations, maps, paintings, and photos. (HWI180, $24.95)
Hawaii's Fishes, A Guide for Snorkelers, Divers, and Aquarists  •  John P. Hoover FIELD GUIDE •  1993 •  PAPER  • 184 PAGES A colorful and thorough introduction to the fishes living off Hawaii's shores. Color photographs of over 250 local species, with common names in English and Hawaiian. A brief text accompanies each photo describing the habits of each, and where you're likely to find it. Highly recommended for anyone likely to do any snorkeling in the islands. (HWI26, $16.95)
Hawaii's Sea Creatures, A Guide to Hawaii's Marine Invertebrates  •  John P. Hoover FIELD GUIDE •  1999 •  PAPER  • 366 PAGES This authoritative guide covers 500 species of marine invertebrates, including endemic species. With color photos and in-depth, integrated text. (HWI192, $23.95)
Hawaii, On-the-Road Histories  •  John H. Chambers HISTORY •  2006 •  PAPER  • 320 PAGES This thoroughly illustrated history of the Hawaii begins with the volcanic origins of the islands, covers the exploration of Captain Cook, and continues up through modern times and statehood. (HWI198, $20.00)
Hawaiian Heritage Plants  •  Angela Kay Kepler FIELD GUIDE •  1998 •  HARD COVER  • 254 PAGES An illustrated, personal guide based on a series of newspaper articles by Kepler in the 1970s, revised and updated for this second book edition. (HWI77, $34.95)
Hawaiian Insects and Their Kin  •  William P. Mull  •  Francis G. Howeth FIELD GUIDE •  1994 •  HARD COVER  • 160 PAGES It doesn't take an entomologist to be intrigued by singing tree snails, predatory happyface spiders, and all the other marvelous fauna described in this book. You needn't be an expert to enjoy the 200 wonderful color photos, either. This book is great for anyone going to Hawaii with a keen interest in the local ecology. (HWI181, $19.95)
Hawaiian Mythology  •  Martha Warren Beckwith LITERATURE •  1970 •  PAPER  • 606 PAGES A classic study of Hawaiian ethnography and folklore. This scholarly volume covers all the myths, legends, traditions, and folktales of the Hawaiian peoples. (HWI168, $21.95)
Hawaiian, A Language Map  •  Kristine K. Kershul LANGUAGE & PHRASEBOOKS •  2001 •  PLASTIC CARD This durable, foldout card, featuring 1,000 words and phrases, works as a quick reference for travelers. (HWI90, $7.95)
Honolulu/Oahu Map  •  Nelles MAP Showing the island of Oahu at a scale of 1:125,000 and Honolulu at a scale of 1:35,000, this is a detailed, folded topographic map, designed for the traveler. Insets of Kameone, Laie and Haleiwa are also featured. (HWI74, $6.95)
Hotel Honolulu  •  Paul Theroux LITERATURE •  2002 •  PAPER  • 424 PAGES A satirical novel from the irrepressible travel writer Paul Theroux. Set in his part-time home of Hawaii, Theroux's novel features a full cast of eccentrics who reside in and visit a fleabag hotel on the coast of Oahu. (HWI72, $14.00)
House of Many Gods  •  Kiana Davenport LITERATURE •  2007 •  PAPER  • 368 PAGES Davenport's third novel, a rich evocation of life in Hawaii, follows a young woman who strives to break away from her family's legacy of poverty, and a Russian filmmaker who captures her heart. (HWI196, $13.95)
How To Be A Bad Birdwatcher  •  Simon Barnes NATURAL HISTORY •  2005 •  HARD COVER  • 240 PAGES According to Simon Barnes, the only good birdwatcher is a "bad" birdwatcher. A funny and refreshingly straight-talking guide to birdwatching from a London Times sportswriter. (BRD25, $17.95)
I Myself Have Seen It, The Myth of Hawai'I  •  Susanna Moore TRAVEL NARRATIVE •  2003 •  HARD COVER  • 192 PAGES Novelist Moore's evocative account of life in old Hawa and particularly Kuai, where she spent her school holidays as a child in the 1950s. She also looks at the Polynesian and colonial history of the islands up to the 20th century. Moore is the author of several novels including "My Old Sweetheart," "In the Cut," "Sleeping Beauties" and "The Whiteness of Bones." A volume in the National Geographic Directions series. (HWI89, $20.00)
In the Ring of Fire, A Pacific Basin Journey  •  James Houston CULTURAL PORTRAIT •  1997 •  PAPER  • 224 PAGES A lyrical narrative of the author's journeys through Japan, Indonesia, Micronesia, Hawaii and California. From contemplating the Kilauea crater to watching a Ryukyuan dance at an Okinawa community center, Houston reveals the pan-Pacific identity that has emerged from the mixing of Eastern and Western cultures. From the author of "Farewell to Manzanar." (PAC45, $14.95)
Insight Guide Hawaii  •  Hans Johannes Hoefer GUIDEBOOK •  2008 •  PAPER  • 352 PAGES A thoroughly illustrated, comprehensive guide to the history, culture and nature of the Hawaiian Islands featuring hundreds of color photogaphs and 13 full-color maps. (HWI49, $22.95)
Isles of Refuge, Wildlife and History of the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands  •  Mark Rauzon NATURAL HISTORY •  2001 •  PAPER  • 205 PAGES A comprehensive, well illustrated account of the wildlife, ecology and history of Hawaii's Leeward Islands, a 1,000-mile arc in the North Pacific that includes Midway Island, Laysan and Pearl Atoll. With maps, photographs, watercolors and drawings. (HWI178, $19.95)
Kingbird Highway, The Story of a Natural Obsession That Got a Little Out of Hand  •  Kenn Kaufman BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR •  2006 •  PAPER  • 336 PAGES Kaufman's absorbing account of coming-of-age as a Wichita teenager on the road in 1973 with a summer's pay in his pocket and the goal of seeing as many birds as he could in a year. He tallied 671, impressive by any account and extraordinary if you count birds per buck. He did it all for $1,000. This cult classic was originally published in 1973. (BRD27, $14.00)
Knopf Mapguide, Hawaii  •  Knopf Guides GUIDEBOOK •  2004 •  PAPER  • 60 PAGES A practical and handy passport-sized guide to the islands, featuring fold-out maps. (HWI200, $9.95)
Letters to Henrietta  •  Lisa Chubbuck  •  Isabella Bird BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR •  2003 •  PAPER  • 356 PAGES This eye-opening collection of letters back home, nicely selected by Lisa Chubbuck with an intrridction and notes, reveals the tenacity, self-promotion and verve of the Victorian maiden aunt of modern travel writers. An unlikely candidate for adventure, Bird's ill health propelled her to the Colorado Rockies, Hawaii, China, and Japan -- and into the confidence of Queen Victoria, the King of Hawaii, and William Gladstone. She also carried on with a one-eyed trapper and fended off many other more suitable suitors. That's quite a transformation for a middle-aged spinster from the Isle of Mull. Travel does a person good. With 32 illustrations, maps, notes, and bibliography. In two parts: The first world tour, 1872-3 (the sea Australia, Hawaii, Colorado); The second world tour, 1878-9 (Japan and the way thither, China, Malay Peninsula). (WLD39, $22.95)
The Life of Captain James Cook  •  John C. Beaglehole BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR •  1974 •  PAPER  • 760 PAGES Cook, considered perhaps the greatest of the European explorers, sailed to Hawaii and the South Pacific in the mid-1700s. This book is the definitive biography of his extraordinary life and adventures, written by perhaps the most distinguished scholar of Pacific exploration. Weighing in at over 3 pounds, its a massive book, but very accessible to the general reader. Illustrated. (PAC01, $36.95)
Light Years, A Girlhood in Hawai'i  •  Susanna Moore BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR •  2008 •  HARD COVER  • 208 PAGES (HWI210, $19.95)
Lonely Planet Hawaii  •  Glenda Bendure GUIDEBOOK •  2007 •  PAPER  • 568 PAGES A practical guide in the popular series. (HWI88, $21.99)
Lonely Planet Hawaii, the Big Island  •  Conner Gorry GUIDEBOOK •  2008 •  PAPER  • 304 PAGES • COMING IN SEPTEMBER This practical guide featuring suggested itineraries along with information on nature, history, culture and plenty of practical travel detail. (HWI217, $19.99)
Lonely Planet Maui  •  Ned Friary GUIDEBOOK •  2008 •  PAPER  • 304 PAGES • COMING IN SEPTEMBER This practical guide featuring suggested itineraries along with information on nature, history, culture and plenty of practical travel detail. (HWI218, $19.99)
Lonely Planet Oahu  •  Ned Friary  •  Glenda Bendure GUIDEBOOK •  2003 •  PAPER  • 232 PAGES A practical guide featuring information on nature, culture and attractions of Oahu, as well as 26 helpful maps. From Honolulu to Waikiki, this is an informative and compact introduction for independent travelers. (HWI69, $16.99)
Mammals of North America  •  Roland W. Kays  •  Don E. Wilson FIELD GUIDE •  2002 •  PAPER  • 240 PAGES A comprehensive guide by two noted mammalogists and featuring 108 color plates, illustrating 442 species. Range maps and descriptive text on ecology, habitat and behavior complement the wonderful paintings. (NAM11, $19.95)
Many-Splendored Fishes of Hawaii  •  Gar Goodson FIELD GUIDE •  1986 •  PAPER  • 91 PAGES A concise guide to the fishes of Hawaii featuring color photographs of 166 featured fishes along with information about habitat and distribution. (HWI179, $6.95)
Marine Mammals of the Eastern North Pacific  •  Sea Grant Alaska  •  Pieter Folkens FIELD GUIDE •  2000 •  PLASTIC CARD  • 8 PAGES A convenient, 8-panel waterproof card illustrating 50 species of whales, dolphins, sea otters and pinnipeds found in the North Pacific from Alaska and the west coast of North America to Hawaii. It's handsomely illustrated, and includes full-color panels with typical behaviors, whalewatching guidelines and identification tips. Co-sponsored by the Alaska Whale Foundation and the University of Alaska Sea Grant Program, It's an excellent, weatherproof identification guide. (ALA143, $8.95)
Maui Map  •  Univ Hawaii MAP A full-color, topographic map of the island at a scale of 1:155,000. (HWI65, $3.95)
Maui's Floral Splendor  •  Angela Kay Kepler FIELD GUIDE •  1995 •  PAPER  • 144 PAGES A beautiful and very useful book, slim yet extremely informative. Kepler is a prolific Hawaiian naturalist, writer, and photographer, and here shows pictures of over 350 species of native and introduced plants. Flowers are organized by color for easy identification. While focused on Maui, the book serves as a terrific introduction to plants throughout the islands. (HWI30, $16.75)
Midway, The Battle that Doomed Japan  •  Mitsuo Fuchida HISTORY •  2001 •  PAPER  • 224 PAGES A groundbreaking first-person account of the Battle of Midway told from the Japanese perspective. Fuchida's military history is well researched as he details the events leading from Pearl Harbor to Japan's defeat at Midway. Both an outstanding piece of historical writing and a compelling personal account. (HWI58, $19.95)
Moon Handbook Big Island of Hawaii, Including Hawaii Volcanoes National Park  •  Robert Nilsen GUIDEBOOK •  2006 •  PAPER  • 432 PAGES This comprehensive practical guide focuses on the big island of Hawaii and Volcanoes National Park, combining an overview of history, culture and nature with how-to information for travelers. With photographs, maps and illustrations. (HWI186, $19.95)
Moon Handbook Hawaii  •  J.D. Bisignani GUIDEBOOK •  2004 •  PAPER  • 1004 PAGES A no-nonsense practical guide in the Moon series, jam-packed not only with travel necessities (hotels, restaurants, sights), but also with a good overview of history, flora and fauna and geology. (HWI34, $24.95)
Moon Handbook Kauai  •  Robert Nilsen GUIDEBOOK •  2006 •  PAPER  • 320 PAGES A comprehensive guide to Kauai, geared for the independent traveler. Provides information on accommodations and restaurants, tips for sightseeing and recreation, and useful sections on the wildlife and history of the island. (HWI84, $19.95)
Moon Handbook Maui  •  Robert Nilsen  •  J.D. Bisignani GUIDEBOOK •  2007 •  PAPER  • 491 PAGES A no-nonsense guidebook, jam-packed not only with tourist necessities (hotels, restaurants, sights), but with a thorough introduction to Maui's flora, fauna and geology. (HWI64, $19.95)
Moon Handbook O'Ahu  •  Robert Nilsen GUIDEBOOK •  2003 •  PAPER  • 360 PAGES Covering Honolulu, Waikiki and other destinations on Oahu, this guide is a compact introduction to the history, culture, nature and attractions of the island. It features plenty of practical travel information, a handful of photographs and line drawings, and 18 local maps. (HWI73, $17.95)
Pauline Frommer's Hawaii  •  Jeanette Foster  •  David Thompson GUIDEBOOK •  2008 •  PAPER  • 470 PAGES A family-friendly, quirky practical guide by the daughter of travel guru Arthur Frommer. Her motto: "Spend Less, See More." (HWI93, $19.99)
Plants in Hawaiian Culture  •  Beatrice Krauss  •  Thelma Greig NATURAL HISTORY •  1993 •  PAPER  • 272 PAGES An introduction to the social and cultural uses of plants in Hawaiian culture before the arrival of Europeans. With 98 black-and-white photos. (HWI188, $29.95)
The Price of Paradise: Lucky We Live in Hawaii?  •  Randall W. Roth CULTURAL PORTRAIT •  1992 •  PAPER  • 268 PAGES A lighthearted look at some of the serious issues facing modern Hawaii. Brief chapters by local experts are devoted to issues such as population growth, housing, water policy, out-migration, sewage, and others. An easygoing introduction to the issues facing Hawaii. Illustrated with cartoons. (HWI12, $14.95)
The Rarest of the Rare, Vanishing Animals, Timeless Worlds  •  Diane Ackerman NATURAL HISTORY •  1996 •  PAPER  • 208 PAGES This collection of six essays includes Ackerman's insightful commentary on the migrations of the monarch butterfly, as well as wonderfully written chapters on the Golden Tamarin, Hawaiian monk seal and other animals. The second collection by this wonderful writer and reporter, Ackerman once again artfully interweaves travel and natural history to capture the spirit of endangered places and animals and those who would preserve them. (BST26, $12.95)
Reference Map of Kaua'I  •  James A. Bier MAP A folded paper map of the island at a scale of 1:160,000. (HWI85, $3.95)
Reference Map of O'ahu  •  James A. Bier 1996 •  MAP The best local map available, showing roads, natural features, and an inset of Honolulu, Waikiki, and adjacent areas. Published by the University of Hawaii, the map features an index of place names, and accent marks on the Hawaiian terms for easy pronunciation. Maps of other islands are also available. (HWI05, $4.95)
Reference Map of Oceania, the Pacific Islands of Micronesia, Polynesia, Melanesia  •  James A. Bier 2008 •  MAP • COMING IN OCTOBER NEW EDITION NOW DELAYED UNTIL AUGUST 2008. This outstanding double-sided map shows both a broad view of the western Pacific at a scale of 1:17,460,000 and 52 detailed inset maps of the principal islands and island chains of Micronesia, Polynesia and Melanesia. It covers the entire region from French Polynesia and Hawaii west to Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands. Second revised edition. (PAC07, $9.95)
Remember D-Day, Both Sides Tell Their Stories  •  Ronald J. Drez  •  David Eisenhower HISTORY •  2004 •  HARD COVER  • 64 PAGES • YOUNG ADULTS An engaging and well-constructed history of the D-Day invasion for readers in grades 5 to 8, complete with anecdotes from soldiers, black-and-white photographs, plenty of historical information, and an introduction by David Eisenhower which paints a personal portrait of his grandfather, Dwight. (USA96, $17.95)
Return to Wild America, A Yearlong Search for the Continent's Natural Soul  •  Scott Weidensaul NATURAL HISTORY •  2006 •  PAPER  • 416 PAGES Weidensaul follows in the footsteps conservation pioneers Roger Tory Peterson and James Fisher in this homage to their 1953 journey, modern travelogue and eye-opening report on wilderness in America. (USA123, $15.00)
Rings of Fire, The Story of Volcanoes  •  Dennis B. Fradin NATURAL HISTORY •  2007 •  HARD COVER  • 48 PAGES A short introduction to the geology of volcanoes and the people that study them. (GEO42, $16.95)
Rough Guide Hawaii  •  Greg Ward GUIDEBOOK •  2007 •  PAPER  • 608 PAGES This practical guide in the excellent British series includes a good historical and cultural overview. (HWI207, $21.99)
Roughing It  •  Mark Twain TRAVEL NARRATIVE •  2004 •  PAPER  • 592 PAGES Twain's classic work on the American West, written as he was abandoning the peripatetic life and settling down in the 1870s. Funny, irreverent, acutely observed this is vintage Twain, covering his travels in California, Nevada and Hawaii. With all 304-first edition illustrations, specially prepared maps, facsimile manuscript pages and commentary. (HWI14, $15.00)
Sailing in the Wake of the Ancestors: Reviving Polynesian Voyaging  •  Ben R. Finney EXPLORATION •  2003 •  PAPER  • 176 PAGES In 1995 Hawaiiloa and five other double canoes, reconstructions of ancient Polynesian craft, set sail from the rugged Marquesas archipelago and headed north across the equator to Hawai`i. Their Hawaiian and Polynesian crews were sailing to commemorate the original discovery of Hawaii some fifteen centuries ago and to celebrate the revival of long-distance voyaging that had begun during the 1960s. In learning how to sail and navigate in the old way they had rediscovered their own identity as worthy heirs to a great seafaring tradition. In "Sailing in the Wake of the Ancestors," anthropologist Ben Finney, who helped start the revival, tells the story of how Hawaiians and other Polynesians have struggled to become deep-sea voyagers again, and how their experiences are helping them to face contemporary problems with renewed pride and courage. (PAC178, $19.95)
Shells of Hawaii  •  E. Alison Kay  •  Olive Schoenberg-Dole FIELD GUIDE •  1991 •  PAPER  • 89 PAGES A slim but colorful (and erudite) volume on Hawaii's shells, both marine and freshwater. Features color photographs of more than 300 species of mollusks, and brief introductory chapters on the ecology and habits. Alas, only scientific names are provided. (HWI28, $12.95)
The Snorkeller's Guide to the Coral Reef, From the Red Sea to the Pacific Ocean  •  Paddy Ryan  •  Peter Atkinson NATURAL HISTORY •  1994 •  PAPER  • 184 PAGES An illustrated overview of coral reefs, coral reef fishes, invertebrates and plants of the Indian and Pacific Oceans, this compact book is an excellent resource for anyone thinking of exploring the underwater world. Beginners will appreciate the chapters on learning to snorkel, reef etiquette, photography hints and first aid. With 200 color photographs. (DIV18, $19.95)
Song of the Exile  •  Kiana Davenport LITERATURE •  1999 •  PAPER  • 384 PAGES An epic of love and war which opens in Honolulu as WWII erupts, this novel follows the fate two lovers in Hawaii, New Orleans and Paris -- interweaving much of the history and flavor of Hawaii from the war to statehood in 1953. A sequel to "Shark Dialogues. (HWI51, $14.95)
Stolen Continents, 500 Years of Conquest and Resistance in the Americas  •  Ronald Wright HISTORY •  2004 •  PAPER  • 464 PAGES A powerful history of imperialism and resistance in the Americas, with a focus on the Aztec, Maya, Inca, Cherokee and Iroquois. Wright's illuminating account, told largely from the point of view of the losers, details the rapid collapse of cultures and societies in the Americas following the arrival of the Europeans in 1492. Wright draws on an impressive range of archival material in reconstructing this classic account, originally published in 1993. Wright is also the author of Time Among the Maya. (NAM20, $17.00)
Surfer's Start-Up: A Beginner's Guide to Surfing  •  Doug Werner SPORT •  1999 •  PAPER An introduction to surfing for beginners with a focus on basic technique and safety. It also includes information on gear, etiquette and the history of the sport. Second Edition. (GEN329, $11.95)
Target: Pearl Harbor  •  Michael Slackman HISTORY •  1990 •  PAPER  • 354 PAGES A thoroughly researched, balanced account of the buildup to the attack, the bombing itself and its aftermath, illustrated with black-and-white photographs. (HWI22, $23.00)
To See Every Bird On Earth: A Father, A Son, And A Lifelong Obsession  •  Dan Koeppel NATURAL HISTORY •  2006 •  PAPER  • 304 PAGES Ostensibly about birds and birdwatching, this enormously appealing book is a memoir by a talented writer of his father, a father who happens to be in the elite cadre of major birders. Dan Koeppel chronicles his father's growing interest in birds in this enormously appealing memoir of a life devoted to birds. Richard is a member of an elite group who have tallied more than 7,000 species. Koeppel includes his own travels tagging along and brief profiles of other eccentric listers. (BRD28, $14.00)
The Trial of the Cannibal Dog, The Remarkable Story of Captain Cook's Encounters in the South Seas  •  Anne Salmond HISTORY •  2003 •  HARD COVER  • 536 PAGES An intriguing history of the voyages of Captain Cook with a focus on the relationship between the Pacific islanders and seafaring Englishmen. Salmond describes how mutual curiosity turned into animosity, culminating in the death of Captain Cook in Hawaii. (PAC138, $30.00)
Vaka Moana, Voyages of the Ancestors: The Discovery and Settlement of the Pacific  •  R. K. Howe EXPLORATION •  2007 •  HARD COVER  • 368 PAGES This richly illustrated collection of scholarly articles on Pacific voyaging, past and present, features 400 color and black-and-white photographs, maps, and diagrams, along with contributions by Ben Finney, Sam Low, Anne Salmond and other experts. (PAC177, $59.00)
The Verb to Bird, Sightings of an Avid Birder  •  Peter Cashwell NATURAL HISTORY •  2003 •  PAPER  • 269 PAGES A memoir of the birding life, its pleasures, obsessions and pitfalls. Based in the Carolinas (where he teaches English), Cashwell recounts in these essays the birds he's encountered, the why and wherefores of the birding life and some very entertaining anecdotes. Along the way, Cashwell traces his own development from casual novice to life lister (with a desire to see all the birds of North America). (BRD26, $14.95)
Where There's a Will  •  Aaron J. Elkins MYSTERY •  2006 •  PAPER In this 12th Gideon Oliver mystery, Hawaiian history and culture form the backdrop for a horrific murder. The anthropologist vacations on the islands, yet quickly becomes intrigued by the mysterious killing of two Swedish cattle ranchers. Detective story mixes with local color, as conflicts between native Hawaiians and Haole (white Europeans) arise. Composed of insatiable wit and a sharp mind, Oliver uncovers a secret unknown even to the police. The aging, yet horny, Oliver, with the frequent aid of his park ranger wife Julie and FBI friend, John Lau, takes another case. (HWI92, $7.99)