hawaii

The author, abandoned by her drug-addicted mother at the age of seven, describes her experiences growing up as a descendant of an upper-class white family with a long history in Hawaii, and discusses her attempts to locate her mother after she completely disappeared in 2002.

At the end of the nineteenth century, a young woman living in Hawaii stumbles upon a dead body and finds herself involved in a mystery that will dramatically change her own future and maybe even that of the islands she has come to love.

Traces the history of Hawaiian mythology and discusses how mythology has affected the state's culture, who the original Hawaiian gods were, how the myths were passed on to other generations, and other related topics.

Calvin tries to earn money to buy Stella, the babysitter, a present for her sixteenth birthday because he feels guilty for taking advantage of her allergy to cats.

When Calvin gets a school assignment to do some original research, he decides to investigate his dog's stinky breath and ends up learning about more than just smells.

A collection of tales from Hawaii that recall ghosts and other unexplainable occurences.

A pictorial tour of the Hawaiian Islands presenting geologic, botanic, zoologic, and cultural treasures.

Examines the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, delving into its background, planning, possible reasons for success, and aftermath.

Examines the plants and animals of Hawaii, discussing such elements as species diversity, endangered species, and conservation efforts.

Spencer, a grown man struggling with the impending death of his mother, tries to make peace with the memory of the childhood accident that claimed his older brother's life, and the knowledge that his cousin William is really his younger brother, given to his childless aunt and uncle as a newborn.