Hawaii Books

This book is rich in content and visuals--loaded with examples of the finest clay works from PNG, along with pictures of their makers at work. These men and women were true artists. We are shown how coiling was done, and how a pot can be fashioned by the paddle and anvil technique--the two basic potmaking traditions of Melanesia. The authors include maps showing all villages with pot making industries at the time the first edition of this book came out in the early eighties, as well as then extinct villages that once were pottery producers. We are also shown the regions where men predominantly make pottery, others where it is the women, or where both collaborate in the process of making and decorating clay objects for utilitarian and ritual use. This is a completely informative and thoroughly enjoyable record of a remarkable tradition, far better than anything you could pull off the Web on the subject in facts and in details and in images.

Good coverage of how to choose, use, and store tropical fruits. Includes tropical fruits which are common and new to the marketplace. Beautiful illustrations, hardcover, and a quality book

If you are going to Hawai'i and have a desire to know about the trees you'll see, this is a wonderful little book to have.

Keep in mind that this is a pocket guide, and not a comprehensive guide of *all* trees found in Hawai'i. As the author states on page 6, "Our purpose in this book is to help you identify the trees that you usually see as you travel around the Hawaiian islands." I just returned from being on O'ahu and Moloka'i, and, with the exception of the one tree I mention below, every tree I saw I found in this book.

This book is very well organized and easy to read. The layout is crisp and clean, and the names of the trees are bolded so they are easy to spot when flipping through the pages. Each tree entry is accompanied by at least one photo (all photos are of superb quality), but there are usually two or more photos which include a close-up of the fruit and/or flower and a photo of the entire tree. The entry itself is always interesting and includes information such as the origins of the tree, how the tree is used, growing habits, and pertinent historical information.

In the back, there is a helpful guide which tells of parks, arboretums, trails and other areas on the various islands where you can best see tree specimens.

Also in the back is a Picture Index. However, in many cases, the pictures are in adequate for effective referencing.

The only other criticisms I have are that I wish that *every* tree had a full-view picture and also that they would have included the paper mulberry tree. Whether that tree is still common or not, I don't know, but it was cultivated by the Hawaiians and still seems to be as evidenced by the multitude of items for sale which included "kapa cloth." This book just doesn't seem complete without this tree.

I still give this book five stars. It's a wonderful little book that includes a surprising amount of trees for it's small size, wonderful pictures, and a wealth of helpful and interesting information.

This book is great! I really liked it and I think anyone else would like it too! I reccomend this book to any girl, any age!

I feel very fortunate to have this book in my possession. If you have seen recent news reports and then pick up your book you will see that Walter Dudley and the and author Anthony D. Frederick were right on the money about tsunamis. The information in this book is invaluable. Walter Dudley suggests in the book that anyone living in a coastal area should educate themselves about tsunamis. He also suggests that tourist who visit areas that are prone to tsunami's should have a tsunami plan in place.

The book may be short in length, but the information is excellent. The book sheds light on which areas of the world are prone to tsunami's, the causes of tsunamis and accounts of past tsunami's. It is written for younger readers but adults will also find this book informative. The book also includes pictures and diagrams. One picture that sticks out in my head is a picture of a poster in Hawaii where they warn about the warning signs of a tsunami. This book is so wonderful, you will really learn everything you want to know about tsunami's in a short easy to read book.

An absolute must for anyone who wants to do an indepth study of Buddhism in China. Clearly explains the different ways of thinking in the various Buddhist schools in China.

It is a shame we don't see more books of this quality from other authors.

THE CUSTOMS, CULTURES AND SUPERNATURAL INCIDENTS THAT HAPPENED IN THE PACIFIC ISLANDS.

I really liked this book. It was fun and taught me a lot about ilands getting formed. The pistures were so amzing and I felt like I was there. I want to visit Hawaii.
Jared Brownwell

The book has very clear & concise step by step instructions. The photographs are professionally formatted. With the proper equipment, supplies, and dedicated workmanship, your personally made ukulele will surpass in quality and value any ukulele you find in the market. I know because I have the book and am working on my third ukulele. The first I made for myself, the second for my daughter, and the third for my son. I now have family heirlooms to be proud of. I highly recommend this book. Ukulele-making is a fine art and to discover an ukulele-making book is a rare find. Hurry! Don't miss out. Grab one while you can. Denis Gilbert, my family thanks you very much for the opportunity to create treasures from the heart. Mahalo nui loa!

This guide to Maui has information on hotels, condos etc. with phone numbers for getting rates. History, maps, suggestions and tips and the most information in one book I've found. Necessity for planning and touring on your own.