Hawaii Books

Slavinski's books describe bicycle touring in a way that most closely approximates my own rhythm and pace of cycling. The experienced cycle tourist will know what I mean. I recommend newcomers who want a book to try one of Slavinski's, as well as books by other cyclists. Perhaps you'll discover a writer who "speaks" to you. If not, then you may end up writing your own. Or you may become a truly independent rider--no books, *no* maps. Try it!

A Great Book at a Great Price! My wife is ready to stat putting up the decorations. All we need is the pineapples and the pig! The book is loaded with good ideas and good food, well worth the lean investment!

"Enjoy" Joe"Luau"Kopeck

This book, the only one of its kind, is a must for everyone who loves Lighthouses or the Hawaiian Islands!

The photographs, both land and aerial, of the Lighthouses and the Hawaiian landscapes are breathtaking. Add to that the history of the Lighthouses and the insets of local floral and fauna, and you have an excellent guide to the Hawaiian Lighthouses or a picturesque, memory invoking experience, for everyone who loves Hawaii.

The Lighthouse People, Robert and Sandra Shanklin, have done an excellent job on their first, full length Lighthouse book. I highly recommend it for your own pleasure or a gift.

A magnificent book written by an outsider who had no agendas to fulfill or preconceptions about the subject. Hawaii Pono is the definitive book about the history of territorial Hawaii. It is the study of immigrants from many corners of the world coming together by necessity or wanderlust to create the rainbowed culture that is Hawaii.

It's some very nice translations of original Chinese texts with good intros to set the stage and give some background of what you're about to read. And each text is properly referenced so one can understand context better. A really quite fascinating look and Chinese history and culture though the ages in, more or less, their own words.

Like taking a trip back in time to the Hawaii we all wish remained. A vacation without the jetlag. Fantastic resource for graphic designers, artists and a wonderful gift for anyone who loves Hawaii. Full color photos throughout are fantastic.

Aloha!

As co-author of Hawaii Restaurant Guide 2002 I was looking over your listing and noticed that you currently show "Unknown" under publisher info. The correct publisher name is Holiday Publishing Inc. I'd appreciate it if you would update your listing.

Mahalo,

Robert Carpenter
Author

I recently received a copy of Hawaii Restaurant Guide 2003 and have to say that it is the most complete resource of its type I've seen. The reviews have good solid depth and include a lot of back-up cultural information. I now feel that I know what to expect before I walk into one of those places. The money saving tips were an added bonus.

"Hawaii Scandal" is a very intriguing book, one that works on many levels. It is at once a mystery and a courtroom drama, but also a tale of innocence lost. The story is set in the decade prior to the Pearl Harbor bombing, undoubtedly the single most important event in the history of the islands, and the act which propelled the United States into World War II, and ultimately towards becoming an enormous global superpower.

Populated with such luminaries as legendary trial lawyer Clarence Darrow, the book begins with the alleged rape of the wife of a U.S. Navy Lieutenant by a group of local island boys. The reaction of both the Hawaiian governor as well as the Navy officials gives insight into the deepening distrust and alienation between the Americans and the Hawaiian people. The events spiral into murder, and the subsequent criminal trials offer fascinating insight into the tenuous relationship between the island people and the American government.

This is a true story and one gets the impression that Cobey Black has done the painstaking research needed to provide an accurate detailing of the events. But the author tells the story in the form of a novel, which allows the reader to gain insight into the characters and absorb the texture of their plight. And the metaphors of a woman's dignity taken from her can be applied to the heavy handed manner in which the Americans took over Hawaii and used her for their own purposes. The woman and her family are forever changed, and shortly thereafter, the Hawaiian islands would be forever changed as well.

Next to James Michener's magnificent story, "Hawaii Scandal" is probably the next most insightful book about how the islands became what they are today. The book is well written, well researched, and tells a tale which many of us are unaware. But what makes this an especially worthwhile and satisfying read is the author's ability to take the story to another level, one that leaves the reader with an understanding of what Hawaii became, and the price that was ultimately paid.

This book captures the true meaning of Hawai'i and of the aloha spirit. It is a great book for all ages, as it reminds us of the greatness of God in all things.