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Shark Dialogues
by Kiana Davenport
An epic saga of seven generations of one family encompasses the tumultuous history of Hawai'i as a Hawaiian woman gathers her four granddaughters together in an erotic tale of villains and dreamers, queens and revolutionaries, lepers and healers. Reprint. PW.
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Hula Vintage Hawaiian Graphics
Born of the sensual Polynesian dance that was introduced to America by English explorers returning from Hawaii, the Hula Girl evolved into a symbol of exotci fantasy for American man. This collection of kitschy images pays tribute to the Hula Girl phenomenon.
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Hawaii's Story by Hawaii's Queen
by Liliuokalani
Possibly the most important work in Hawaiian literature, Hawai'i's Story is a poignant plea from Hawaii's queen to restore her people's kingdom. Mutual Publishing has been reprinting Hawai'i's Story since 1990, now in 2004, we are re-releasing it in a larger, easier to read format.
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Legends and Myths of Hawaii
by Glen Grant, David Kalakaua
Political and historical traditions and stories of the pre-Cook period capture the romance of old Polynesia. A rich collection of Hawaiian lore originally presented in 1888 by Hawaii's "Merrie Monarch." Introduction by Glen Grant.
Na Leo L Ka Makani/Voices on the Wind: Historic Photographs of Hawaiians of YesteryearPalani Vaughan
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Na Leo L Ka Makani/Voices on the Wind: Historic Photographs of Hawaiians of Yesteryear
by Palani Vaughan
Na Leo I Ka Makani: Voices on the Wind by Vaughan, Palani
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Ancient Hawaii
by Herbert Kawainui Kane
How ancient Polynesian explorers found the Hawaiian Islands, the most remote in Earth's largest sea; how they navigated, how they viewed themselves and their universe, and the arts, crafts, and values by which they survived and prospered without metals or the fuels and inventions believed necessary for life today.
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The Hawaiians
by Robert B.; Daws, Gavan; Sheehan, Ed Goodman
Life in Hawaii
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The Life and Times of John Young
by Emmett Cahill
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A Hawaiian Reader
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The Hungry Pua'a and the Sweet Sweet Potato
by Leonard J. Villanueva
One day, while a hungry pua'a (pig) searches the forest for food, a sweet potato comes tumbling down a hill and hits him on the head. It's such a sweet-looking sweet potato, the pua'a can't help himself but show it off to all his friends. Yet, after bragging and denying his friends the chance to share his sweet potato, the pua'a soon learns that friendship and sharking makes the sweet potato much sweeter. ... (more)
News from Molokai: Letters Between Peter Kaeo and Queen Emma, 1873-1876Alfons L. Korn
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News from Molokai: Letters Between Peter Kaeo and Queen Emma, 1873-1876
by Peter Kaeo, Emma
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Ancient History of the Hawaiian People to the Times of Kamehameha I
by Glen Grant
A reprint of this classic of precontact history tracing Hawaii's saga from legendary times to the arrival of Captain Cook, including an account of his demise. Originally published as volume II in the "An Account of the Polynesian Race: Its Origins and Migration," this historical work is made available again.
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Ka Lei Ha'Aheo: Beginning Hawaiian
by Alberta Pualani Hopkins
Text: English
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Waikiki: A History of Forgetting And Remembering
by Andrea Feeser
Waikîkî: A History of Forgetting and Remembering presents a compelling cultural and environmental history of the area, exploring its place not only in the popular imagination, but also through the experiences of those who lived there. Employing a wide range of primary and secondary sources—including historical texts and photographs, government documents, newspaper accounts, posters, advertisements, and personal... (more)
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Leis, Luaus and Alohas: The Lure of Hawaii in the Fifties
by Fred E. Basten, Charles Phoenix
Chock full of marvelous illustrations, this retro book chronicles the Hawaiian Island during the pre-jet age, from just after World War II to statehood in 1959. This was an era of sweetness, innocence and easy living. Hawai'i was truly a tropical paradise, its popularity fueled by South Seas - themed Hollywood films of the previous two decades. By the end of the fifties came statehood and jet travel -... (more)
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Fragments of Hawaiian History (Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum Special Publication)
by John Papa Ii
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Ruling Chiefs of Hawaii
by Samuel Manaiakalani Kamakau
Text: English (translation)
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Hawaiian Names--English Names
by Eileen M. Root
Today most people choose a name because "it sounds nice". In ancient Hawaii, and indeed in most traditional societies a name involved more than its sound. A name (inoa) was a possession, an influence for good or evil and perhaps a part of a societies history. Ones inoa was a precious personal possession and also a force in its own right. Although a person possessed his or her name, he or she was also possessed... (more)
Hawaiian Street Names: The Hawaiian Dictionary and History of Oahu Street NamesRich Budnick
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Hawaiian Street Names: The Hawaiian Dictionary and History of Oahu Street Names
by Rich Budnick
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Hawaii
by Shelley Gill
Grade 5-8–This overview is told from the perspective of a Hawaiian boy kayaking with his father around the state. At each island he explains a little about the history, natural science, culture, and economy. He speaks in a bubbly, colloquial voice peppered with local slang. The title page is crowded with a Hawaiian-language guide including alphabet, pronunciation, and vocabulary. The vivid, acrylic art bursts with... (more)