Download or read book Talk Stories from Maui written by Wilma Stegmuller and published by . This book was released on 2006-09 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book This Is Paradise written by Kristiana Kahakauwila and published by Hogarth. This book was released on 2013-07-09 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Elegant, brutal, and profound—this magnificent debut captures the grit and glory of modern Hawai'i with breathtaking force and accuracy. In a stunning collection that announces the arrival of an incredible talent, Kristiana Kahakauwila travels the islands of Hawai'i, making the fabled place her own. Exploring the deep tensions between local and tourist, tradition and expectation, façade and authentic self, This Is Paradise provides an unforgettable portrait of life as it’s truly being lived on Maui, Oahu, Kaua'i and the Big Island. In the gut-punch of “Wanle,” a beautiful and tough young woman wants nothing more than to follow in her father’s footsteps as a legendary cockfighter. With striking versatility, the title story employs a chorus of voices—the women of Waikiki—to tell the tale of a young tourist drawn to the darker side of the city’s nightlife. “The Old Paniolo Way” limns the difficult nature of legacy and inheritance when a patriarch tries to settle the affairs of his farm before his death. Exquisitely written and bursting with sharply observed detail, Kahakauwila’s stories remind us of the powerful desire to belong, to put down roots, and to have a place to call home.
Download or read book Night Fisher written by R. Kikuo Johnson and published by Fantagraphics Books. This book was released on 2005-11-09 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: R. Kikuo Johnson has created an intimate and compelling graphic novel-length drama of young men on the cusp of adulthood. First-rate prep school, S.U.V., and a dream house in the heights: This was the island paradise handed to Loren Foster when he moved to Hawaii with his father six years ago. Now, with the end of high school just around the corner, his best friend, Shane, has grown distant. The rumors say it's hard drugs, and Loren suspects that Shane has left him behind for a new group of friends. What sets Johnson's drama apart is the naturalistic ease with which he explores the relationships of his characters. It is at once an unsentimental portrait of that most awkward period between adolescence and young adulthood and that rarest of things: a mature depiction of immature lives.
Download or read book Talk Story Beach written by Bill Smith and published by . This book was released on 2020-07-07 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hawaiian legends, brilliant art and wild adventure unfold on Maui beaches. Stunning hidden treasures and ancient secrets come to life around the world. Period art, international finance, genetics and political intrigue explode Talk Story style with local Lahaina legends, culture and color.Every book purchased helps children's education at Lahaina Arts Guild and Maui United Way. Bill Smith is an artist, writer, attorney, the Executive Director of the Lahaina Arts Society, and a veteran, awarded the United States Army Achievement Award.
Download or read book Maui Revealed written by Andrew Doughty and published by . This book was released on 2002-11 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introduces Hawaiian history and culture, and evaluates places to see, amusements, outdoor activities, restaurants, and accommodations on the island of Maui.
Download or read book Water and Power in West Maui written by Jonathan L. Scheuer and published by North Beach West Maui Benefit Fund. This book was released on 2021 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Water and Power in West Maui draws our attention to the ways control of water resources, in West Maui and across Hawai'i, has been key to the creation and perpetuation of political and economic power and privilege. This volume, by two leading advocates for progressive change in Hawai'i, highlights what has been only touched on by previous volumes on water law or land tenure in the islands, and with specific attention to the environment, history, and communities of West Maui. Individually, chapters on physical and legal infrastructure are invaluable stand-alone guides to key aspects of water management in the state and this area. For instance, one chapter covers recent efforts by the state to restore stream flows, a topic that is otherwise little addressed in published literature. This volume also dives into the inherent failures and unsustainability of the state of Hawai'i's management of groundwater by "sustainable yield," which will have profound implications for the future of Hawai'i water supplies in a changing climate. As a whole, with clear explanations of historical transformation and ongoing bureaucratic practice, the authors identify liberating paths forward. Rather than another treatise on how past bad practices set up a beleaguered present, they suggest how water and power in West Maui and Hawai'i can be better shared for an enduring prosperity for the diverse people within these communities. This volume will be of interest to scholars and historians, and a must-read for practitioners in water management and control, and contemporary environmental and indigenous struggles in Hawai'i and the Pacific.
Download or read book Moana The Mighty Maui Makes a Friend written by Disney Books and published by Disney Electronic Content. This book was released on 2017-02-21 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As a demigod, Maui has done a lot to help humanity. He slowed the sun to make the days longer and used his magical fishhook to pull up new islands. He battled monsters and even helped create coconuts. But there's one thing Maui has never done: be somebody's friend. Follow Maui on his journey to become the best friend ever--with some help from the brave voyager named Moana, that is.
Download or read book Under a Maui Moon written by Robin Jones Gunn and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2010-07-06 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This new title from a proven author of women’s fiction (nearly 4 million units sold) will strike a chord with today’s women because of its investigation of the effects on families of the current economic difficulties. It will also appeal to the stores currently searching for more romance and women’s fiction. Carissa doesn’t know who she is anymore. She and her husband, Richard, are recent empty nesters; Richard is spending more and more time at work counseling his volatile clients and less time at home with his wife; his clients are starting to show up at the house at night causing Carissa to feel scared in her own home; and to top it all off, Carissa’s boss informs her that she’s been “let go.” She wonders where God is in all of this since He doesn’t seem to be around to protect her—and she’s already stopped trusting her husband. In the midst of her world tilting off center, she’s offered time at a hideaway on Maui. Hiding seems like the best way to respond to life’s overload, and the thought of being alone sounds like just the right balm to soothe her wounded heart. The languid Hawaiian sun, white beaches, and warm-hearted people bring respite, but meeting handsome Kai causes Carissa to toy with the idea of being romantically involved with him. Then, under a Maui moon, she looks to God for guidance and hope for the future. That’s when she discovers His hand still is on her life, and that love is closer than she ever realized.
Download or read book Uncle Kawaiola s Dream written by Victor C. Pellegrino and published by Maui Arthoughts Company. This book was released on 2010 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Uncle Kawaiola's Dream is a story that focuses on the important values of family, working together, respect for elders, and having goals or dreams. This title has a two page glossary of Hawaiian words used in the story as well as a Study Guide for Understanding and learning.
Download or read book Under the Maui Sky written by Kellie Coates Gilbert and published by Kellie Gilbert LLC. This book was released on 2021-05-18 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Aloha! Welcome to the Maui Island Series where the dramas of everyday life keep the Briscoe family and their friends laughing, crying and falling in love. Set against the lush backdrop of a tropical island, Under the Maui Sky captures the emotionally charged, complex dynamics that come with being part of a family. Readers will laugh and shed a few tears as Ava Briscoe and her children discover what it means to be loved, supported and accepted by the people who mean the most…even in the face of deep betrayal. Ava Briscoe wants nothing more than for her children and the family’s pineapple business to flourish. When a dark secret comes to light, more than her steadfast resilience is tested. Christel is picking up the pieces after a painful divorce. She’s found solace in the family business. But a bitter discovery soon shakes the once-steady foundation under her feet. Katie is a wife and mother with a full plate. She yearns for purpose but her efforts to make her dreams come true falter when she learns nothing is at it seems. Aiden makes his living rescuing people on the island of Maui. When facing life’s changes, can he rescue his own family when it matters most? Shane believes life is a party, but sometimes life hands out more than a good time—fun crashes to an end and growing up is no longer an option. Come along on the journey . . . with all the messy wonder, humor, pain and ultimate hope of this heartwarming family as they grapple with an uncertain future and learn they can face anything, as long as they do it together. A heart-grabbing story, perfect for Robyn Carr and Susan Wiggs fans.
Download or read book Good Night Maui written by Adam Gamble and published by Good Night books. This book was released on 2018-10-16 with total page 23 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Good NIght Maui features Ka'anapali Beach, sea turtles humpback whales, Maui Ocean Center, surfers, zipliners, Haleakala Crater Molakini Crater, local foods, Lahaina Banyan Court Park, the Road to Hana, Waianapanapa State Park, Wailua Falls, Whalers Village, and more. Welcome to the enchanted of island Maui. This book is part of the bestselling Good Night Our World series, which includes hundreds of titles exploring iconic locations and exciting, child-friendly themes. Many of North America's most beloved regions are artfully celebrated in these board books designed to soothe children before bedtime while instilling an early appreciation for the continent's natural and cultural wonders. Each book stars a multicultural group of people visiting the featured area's attractions as rhythmic language guides children through the passage of both a single day and the four seasons while saluting the iconic aspects of each place. Children of all ages will ride the tradewinds around the island exploring famous beaches, attractions and historic landmarks. Aloha!
Download or read book Beyond the Reef written by Wayne Moniz and published by . This book was released on 2012-01-01 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In his first book, "Under Maui Skies and Other Stories," Wayne Moniz wrote seven tales of his Maui home. In this new book, "Beyond the Reef: Stories of Maui in the World," the prize-winning author introduces eight new narratives. Like all his previous works, the Maui native has based these stories on the people, events, and issues of Hawaii, with the aim of preserving its rich past. This time some moolelo occur beyond the Valley Isle. The new settings - the Big Island, Oahu, California, and even Europe - are all, nevertheless, anchored in the writer's birthplace. As in his former anthology - 2010 Readers' Choice Book of the year by the Hawaii Book Publishers Association - each yarn is of a different genre: ghost story, comedy, crime, a Western, and this time, includes several new types: a tragedy, an inspirational story, a coming-of-age tale, and a sports reminiscence. Here's what critics said about his last book, "Under Maui Skies and Other Stories" "The Storyteller, writer Wayne Moniz, brings Maui's past to life." Maui Time "Under Maui Skies is one of the most engaging works of fiction to come out of Hawaiin a long time." The San Francisco Chronicle Here's what they're already saying about "Beyond the Reef: Stories of Maui in the World" "Let 'Beyond the Reef' carry you away into a treasure of stories from the talented pen of Wayne Moniz." Kumu Kelii Taua, PhD "What the world needs now is love... here are some stories of how to live aloha." Alakai Paleka, The Morning goddess, KPOA Radio "Dip your feet into Wayne's warm world of cultural tidal pools and sweet aloha. You'll want to stay awhile." Keola Beamer, singer, author, composer, slack key master Born and raised on Maui, Wayne Moniz has taught writing on all levels, the "Dean of Maui Playwrights," by the Maui News. In 2005, he received the Cades Award for Literature, Hawaii's most prestigious writing prize for his body of work that includes thirteen plays, numerous short stories, screenplays, poetry, and lyrics.
Download or read book The Three Year Swim Club written by Julie Checkoway and published by Grand Central Publishing. This book was released on 2015-10-27 with total page 526 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The New York Times bestselling inspirational story of impoverished children who transformed themselves into world-class swimmers. In 1937, a schoolteacher on the island of Maui challenged a group of poverty-stricken sugar plantation kids to swim upstream against the current of their circumstance. The goal? To become Olympians. They faced seemingly insurmountable obstacles. The children were Japanese-American and were malnourished and barefoot. They had no pool; they trained in the filthy irrigation ditches that snaked down from the mountains into the sugarcane fields. Their future was in those same fields, working alongside their parents in virtual slavery, known not by their names but by numbered tags that hung around their necks. Their teacher, Soichi Sakamoto, was an ordinary man whose swimming ability didn't extend much beyond treading water. In spite of everything, including the virulent anti-Japanese sentiment of the late 1930s, in their first year the children outraced Olympic athletes twice their size; in their second year, they were national and international champs, shattering American and world records and making headlines from L.A. to Nazi Germany. In their third year, they'd be declared the greatest swimmers in the world. But they'd also face their greatest obstacle: the dawning of a world war and the cancellation of the Games. Still, on the battlefield, they'd become the 20th century's most celebrated heroes, and in 1948, they'd have one last chance for Olympic glory. They were the Three-Year Swim Club. This is their story.
Download or read book Somewhere on Maui written by Toby Jane and published by Neal Enterprises Inc. This book was released on 2018-09-26 with total page 235 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Zoe’s supposed to be living her dream-—but it’s empty. She’s an independent journalist walking the beaches of paradise every day, but she never expected to be doing that alone, with only her dog for company. Trying to find her footing after a nasty divorce, Zoe finds herself in counseling. Everyone relies on Adam-—but he’s reached a breaking point. Adam was born and raised on Maui, a true “local” who surfs to stay in shape and deal with his many sources of stress. The care of his mother, a busy contracting business, and a custody fight for his beloved step kids lead to a workplace confrontation that finally pushes him over the edge and sends him to anger management. Sometimes second chances need a little help. Adam and Zoe happen to share a therapist who gives them the same advice: try Internet dating. And though their Crazy Blind Date match-up ignites sparks neither have felt since high school, finding love again is a little bit terrifying when a heart’s already been bruised. ______________________________ Heartfelt, rich, inspiring—Neal’s fans will instantly fall in love with the charming cast of Somewhere on Maui. —Christine Nolfi, author of Treasure Me
Download or read book Legends of Ma ui a Demi God of Polynesia written by William Drake Westervelt and published by . This book was released on 1910 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Fish of Maui written by Peter Gossage and published by Puffin Books. This book was released on 2011-11-30 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Maui's jealous brothers don't want him to come fishing with them. Maui is cleverer than they are, however, and not only does he trick them, but he catches the best fish of all.
Download or read book Talking Hawaii s Story written by Michiko Kodama-Nishimoto and published by University of Hawaii Press. This book was released on 2009-05-01 with total page 329 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Talking Hawaii’s Story is the first major book in over a generation to present a rich sampling of the landmark work of Hawaii’s Center for Oral History. Twenty-nine extensive oral histories introduce readers to the sights and sounds of territorial Waikiki, to the feeling of community in Palama, in Kona, or on the island of Lanai, and even to the experience of a German national interned by the military government after Pearl Harbor. The result is a collection that preserves Hawaii’s social and cultural history through the narratives of the people who lived it—co-workers, neighbors, family members, and friends. An Introduction by Warren Nishimoto and Michi Kodama-Nishimoto provides historical context and information about the selection and collection methods. Photos of the interview subjects accompany each oral history. For further reading, an appendix also provides information about the Center for Oral History’s major projects.
