Hawaiian Natural History, Ecology, and Evolution

Hawaiian Natural History, Ecology, and Evolution
Author: Alan C. Ziegler
Publisher: University of Hawaii Press
Total Pages: 498
Release: 2002-09-30
Genre: History
ISBN: 082484243X

Not since Willam A. Bryan's 1915 landmark compendium, Hawaiian Natural History, has there been a single-volume work that offers such extensive coverage of this complex but fascinating subject. Illustrated with more than two dozen color plates and a hundred photographs and line drawings, Hawaiian Natural History, Ecology, and Evolution updates both the earlier publication and subsequent works by compiling and synthesizing in a uniform and accessible fashion the widely scattered information now available. Readers can trace the natural history of the Hawaiian Archipelago through the book's twenty-eight chapters or focus on specific topics such as island formation by plate tectonics, plant and animal evolution, flightless birds and their fossil sites, Polynesian migrational history and ecology, the effects of humans and exotic animals on the environment, current conservation efforts, and the contributions of the many naturalists who visited the islands over the centuries and the stories behind their discoveries. An extensive annotated bibliography and a list of audio-visual materials will help readers locate additional sources of information.

The Hawai'i Book of Rice

The Hawai'i Book of Rice
Author: Cheryl Chee Tsutsumi
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2011
Genre: Cooking (Rice)
ISBN: 9781935690092

From musubi and two-scoop plate lunches to high-end cuisine, rice is a rich tradition in the Islands. Author Cheryl Chee Tsutsumi offers a loving look at Hawaii's staple--its history and lore, fascinating trivia and 101 great "rice-ipes" from home cooks and celebrity chefs: fried rice and risotto, paella and pilaf, rice salads and sushi and so much more. An indispensable guide to the versatile grain--island-style--The Hawaii Book of Rice is a colorful celebration of the Aloha State's favorite food.

Midnight, Water City

Midnight, Water City
Author: Chris McKinney
Publisher: Soho Press
Total Pages: 313
Release: 2021-07-13
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1641292407

Hawai‘i author Chris McKinney’s first entry in a brilliant new sci-fi noir trilogy explores the sordid past of a murdered scientist, deified in death, through the eyes of a man who once committed unspeakable crimes for her. Year 2142: Earth is forty years past a near-collision with the asteroid Sessho-seki. Akira Kimura, the scientist responsible for eliminating the threat, has reached heights of celebrity approaching deification. But now, Akira feels her safety is under threat, so after years without contact, she reaches out to her former head of security, who has since become a police detective. When he arrives at her deep-sea home and finds Akira methodically dismembered, this detective will risk everything—his career, his family, even his own life—and delve back into his shared past with Akira to find her killer. With a rich, cinematic voice and burning cynicism, Midnight, Water City is both a thrilling neo-noir procedural and a stunning exploration of research, class, climate change, the cult of personality, and the dark sacrifices we are willing to make in the name of progress.

Ka Lei Ha'aheo

Ka Lei Ha'aheo
Author: Alberta P. Hopkins
Publisher: University of Hawaii Press
Total Pages: 300
Release: 1992-03-01
Genre: Foreign Language Study
ISBN: 9780824812591

Ka Lei Haʻaheo: Beginning Hawaiian is a culturally oriented Hawaiian language textbook.Its grammar lessons include the relationship between the language and the Hawaiian world view. The book's dialogs are drawn from contemporary Hawaiian family life. Extensive classroom testing was used in developing Ka Lei Haʻaheo. Although it was designed for college use, it is also a handy resource for high schools and individuals, particularly because its companion volume, Ka Lei Haʻaheo: Teacher Guide and Answer Key provides English translations and answers to the exercises. The text's lively appeal is further enhanced with line drawings.

Evicted

Evicted
Author: Matthew Desmond
Publisher: Crown
Total Pages: 450
Release: 2017-02-28
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 0553447459

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • WINNER OF THE PULITZER PRIZE • NAMED ONE OF TIME’S TEN BEST NONFICTION BOOKS OF THE DECADE • One of the most acclaimed books of our time, this modern classic “has set a new standard for reporting on poverty” (Barbara Ehrenreich, The New York Times Book Review). In Evicted, Princeton sociologist and MacArthur “Genius” Matthew Desmond follows eight families in Milwaukee as they each struggle to keep a roof over their heads. Hailed as “wrenching and revelatory” (The Nation), “vivid and unsettling” (New York Review of Books), Evicted transforms our understanding of poverty and economic exploitation while providing fresh ideas for solving one of twenty-first-century America’s most devastating problems. Its unforgettable scenes of hope and loss remind us of the centrality of home, without which nothing else is possible. NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY President Barack Obama • The New York Times Book Review • The Boston Globe • The Washington Post • NPR • Entertainment Weekly • The New Yorker • Bloomberg • Esquire • BuzzFeed • Fortune • San Francisco Chronicle • Milwaukee Journal Sentinel • St. Louis Post-Dispatch • Politico • The Week • Chicago Public Library • BookPage • Kirkus Reviews • Library Journal • Publishers Weekly • Booklist • Shelf Awareness WINNER OF: The National Book Critics Circle Award for Nonfiction • The PEN/John Kenneth Galbraith Award for Nonfiction • The Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Nonfiction • The Hillman Prize for Book Journalism • The PEN/New England Award • The Chicago Tribune Heartland Prize FINALIST FOR THE LOS ANGELES TIMES BOOK PRIZE AND THE KIRKUS PRIZE “Evicted stands among the very best of the social justice books.”—Ann Patchett, author of Bel Canto and Commonwealth “Gripping and moving—tragic, too.”—Jesmyn Ward, author of Salvage the Bones “Evicted is that rare work that has something genuinely new to say about poverty.”—San Francisco Chronicle

Nānā i Ke Kumu

Nānā i Ke Kumu
Author: Mary Kawena Pukui
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2014
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 9780961673826

Volume one gives an indepth discussion of major Hawaiian culture concepts, providing insights into both their ancient and modern significances and volume two traces the ancient Hawaiian social customs practices and beliefs from birth to old age.

Hawaii Love Series Books 1 and 2

Hawaii Love Series Books 1 and 2
Author: Kelsey MacBride
Publisher: Robert N Tom
Total Pages: 171
Release: 2022-09-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

Michelle's ex-boyfriend has left her pregnant and alone. Daniel is a stuntman who is hesitant to marry his rich, spoiled fiance. Will true love win Daniel's heart when he and Michelle cross paths in Hawaii? If you want to read a heartwarming Christian clean romance book that will have you believing in second-chance love, you'll want to get your copy of the Hawaii Love Series. This series contains both popular-selling books in the series by reader favorite Kelsey MacBride. Courageous Love is #1 of two Clean & Wholesome Romance books. Michelle Clemens is pregnant, abandoned, and faces an uncertain future. But when she discovers her precious grandmother Lilo in Hawaii is dying, she rushes back home to Trinity Ranch, a cattle farm tucked in the beautiful valleys of Haleiwa, on the island of Oahu, Hawaii. During Michelle's journey home, she meets Daniel, a handsome Christian man who touches her heart with his kindness and genuine concern for her wellbeing. But Michelle is forced to keep her love for him a secret when she finds out Daniel is engaged to be married. Daniel is a stuntman working a shoot for an action movie in Hawaii. But a ticket mix-up with Michelle at the airport sends Daniel on a mission into the beautiful countryside of Haleiwa in search of Michelle. But instead of a quick trip to swap plane tickets, he becomes mesmerized with Michelle and the grace and beauty of Hawaiian life on Trinity ranch. Will Daniel recognize the Christian romance God has brought into his life, or will he leave Hawaii and succumb to the worldly pressures of marrying into a wealthy family? Find out by reading this heartwarming novel for women. _________________________________________________________________________________ Perfect Love is Book #2 of 2 clean & wholesome romance books and the conclusion to the Hawaii Love story. Michelle Clemens fights her growing attraction for Daniel Louis, a Christian man who must leave Hawaii soon to return home to Kimberly, his fiancé. But her heart can't resist his good looks and charm, and she falls deeper in love as they build happy memories on Trinity Ranch. But when Daniel must leave Hawaii for California, Michelle battles feelings of heartbreak and loneliness as she accepts the reality of becoming a newly single mother. Daniel is torn between spending quality time with Michelle in Hawaii or facing his demanding fiance in California. Michelle's grandparents see their growing attraction and plot to keep Daniel on the island so their Christian romance can blossom. But when tragedy strikes Trinity Ranch, Daniel must decide to whom he is loyal. Will he leave Hawaii forever and marry Kimberly, who is rich? Or will he follow his heart and start a new future with Michelle? Find out the conclusion to this uplifting clean & wholesome contemporary romance novel for women. Get your copy now!