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Chronicles the events surrounding the Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, focusing on how the attack affected the lives of those who lived through it.

As Beccah learns about her mother's tragic past, she discovers her own strength and begins to understand the precious gifts her mother has given her.

Contains a comprehensive guide to surfing in Hawaii including over one hundred forty photographs, essays by surfers, and detailed maps of important surf sites.

Presents the results of the author's study of the life and death of spinner dolphins in Hawaii.

Presents volume eight of an eight-volume collection on regional cultures of America and examines the traditions and history of the Pacific states through narratives on Native Americans, westward expansion, music, fashion, and tourism, and other areas that define the Pacific states.

Contains the memoirs of the author as he traveled across the American West and down to Hawaii and along the way he encounters Mormons, the desperadoes of the Great Plains, and the native Hawaiian peoples.

Examines how tsunamis form and how they can impact locations where they come ashore. Features survival stories from people who have experienced tsunamis firsthand and includes color photographs, a glossary, and further reading sources.