Independent Hawai'i Publishers
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BeachHouse Publishing specializes in children's books for Hawaii's keiki celebrating the Islands' unique cultures, and showcasing local authors, illustrators, and photographers. www.beachhousepublishing.com
East-West Center is an education and research organization established by the U.S. Congress in 1960 to strengthen relations and understanding among the peoples and nations of Asia, the Pacific, and the United States. The Center contributes to a peaceful, prosperous, and just Asia Pacific community by serving as a vigorous hub for cooperative research, education, and dialogue on critical issues of common concern to the Asia Pacific region and the United States. www.EastWestCenter.org
Editions Limited publishes works pertaining to the history and arts and crafts of Hawaii, usually liberally illustrated with photographs. www.hawaiipublisher.com
Hawaiian Historical Society, organized in 1892, is dedicated to preserving historical items related to Hawaii and to publishing scholarly research on Hawaiian history and Hawaii's role in the Pacific, including the Hawaiian Journal of History. www.hawaiianhistory.org
Independent Resources specializes in publications consulting; proposal development; editing, design, production and manufacturing management; and marketing assistance for individual authors and institutional and commercial publishers. email
Native Books is a community resource focused on distributing the best na mea Hawaii books, music, and DVDs on Hawaii and the Pacific. Our priority is presenting culturally sensitive and accurate information on Hawaiian history, language, hula, navigation, moolelo and other areas of Island Interest. www.nativebookshawaii.com
The Tattoo by Chris McKinney
September 21st, 2009"A book about 'the sins of the fathers.' . . . A gritty, troubling book."-The Honolulu Advertiser
"The other Hawai'i, the one tourists never get to see."-Ian MacMillan
Ken Hideyoshi is the new guy in Halawa Correctional Institute. He's tough looking, a hard case, observes his cellmate Cal-the mute tattoo artist of the prison, a wife murderer. SYN, a gang symbol, is tattooed on his hand, and he has a Japanese emblem inscribed on his left shoulder. He asks Cal for a tattoo on his back, in kanji script, of Musashi's Book of the Void.
While he is being worked on, he tells Cal his life story, a tale of hardship and abuse. Motherless, he was raised by a distant father, a Vietnam War veteran, in the impoverished hinterlands. In his teen years he hung out [...]
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Global Light Cuisine
September 20th, 2009Global Light Cuisine
by Carol Devenot
Imagine a world where everyone ate lighter and healthier foods from all parts of the globe. This is what Carol Devenot has been working towards since she published her first cookbook, Island Light Cuisine (2003) and continues with this book. Global Light Cuisine is a 334-page illustrated cookbook that has 156 recipes and a glossary.
Global Light Cuisine was written because many of Carol’s Honolulu Advertiser “Light & Local” column readers asked her to write another cookbook with her column recipes. It has 2004-2007 column excerpts and recipes of local and worldwide dishes as well as some of the favorites from Island Light Cuisine.
Carol has tested each recipe and cuts down on the fat the s [...]
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Nā Mo`olelo Lomilomi: Traditions of Hawaiian Massage & Healing
September 19th, 2009
Lomilomi is the traditional art of Hawaiian massage, an ancient practice that is renowned for being a soothing, flowing, gentle, and relaxing experience. But to the healers of old Hawai‘i, lomilomi was much more. As documented by Hawaiians and foreigners beginning in 1779, lomilomi was connected to almost every aspect of Hawaiian life, from pregnancy and the birthing process to lua, the ancient Hawaiian martial art. Lomilomi includes heat and water therapies, chiropractic manipulation, bone setting, and ho‘oponopono (forgiveness counseling) [...]Read the rest of this entry »
Surf's Up for Kimo
September 18th, 2009
Award of excellence 2001— Hawaii Book Publishers AssociationEnjoy the story of the boy who wished to surf with all his heart. Meet the brothers who taught him. See the place he calls home and believe that dreams really can come true. Educational picture glossary included.
'It's The Little Engine That Could, written for gromments.'—Li Wang Honolulu Weekly
“The story has been compared to the ‘Little Engine That Could’ in a couple of book reviews. I was so thrilled about it because I feel that children can’ [...]
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Kimo’s Surfing Lesson
September 18th, 2009
After the success with the first two children’s picture books, Surf’s up for Kimo and Kimo’s Summer Vacation, Island Paradise Publishing presents you with the latest read-aloud picture book, Kimo’s Surfing Lesson, for children grades K-5.Friday after school Kimo has one thing on his mind—surfing. Too bad he forgot about cousin Katie’s visit from the Mainland. Will this girly girl ruin his afternoon plans or will he make a new discovery? Educational picture glossary included
Review
Jolie Jean Cotton—Honolulu Ad [...]
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Kimo's Summer Vacation
September 18th, 2009
KIMO’S SUMMER VACATION is for children five to nine. This second picture book released by Island Paradise Publishing brings readers along from their first book SURF’S UP FOR KIMO. Kimo, like the readers, has also grown.HONORABLE MENTION 2004— HAWAII BOOK PUBLISHERS ASSOCATION
On the last day of school Kimo listens to everyone's exciting plans for the summer. Lots of kids are going to the biggest and best amusement park and Kimo is staying home.
A walk in his back yard becomes an adventure as he discovers his neighborhoo [...]
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HINA~The Goddess
September 15th, 2009Born on a stormy night full of intrigue and mystery, “Hina, The Goddess” has origins almost as wondrous as the tales of Hina herself.
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September 15th, 2009The charming legends associated with landmarks around the town of Hilo on the Island of Hawai‘i have been retold in words and pictures in this compilation of favorite stories.
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September 15th, 2009The book includes chapters on the environmental factors controlling ecosystem distribution, current conservation efforts, endangered species laws and policies, and a field guide to selected endangered plant species, with ethno-botanical uses.
Read the rest of this entry »Images of Hawaii's Ancient Hula: Hula Kahiko
September 15th, 2009Kim Taylor Reece put this first collection of images together after working with dancers for over 20 years. It is a visual essay of public and individual performances of the Hula Kahiko through Kim's eyes.
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September 15th, 2009by Kim Taylor Reece. The Eternal Dance is a collection of images created to take you on a journey. It is an experience in dance.
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September 15th, 2009A collection of Kim's favorite images from 30 years with the Hula Kahiko. Hawaii's Ancient dance has excited the imaginations of millions worldwide-Kim Taylor Reece captures his vision of this hula and hopes to share the subtleties and nuances that make this dance so beloved.
Read the rest of this entry »The Parent's Guide to Private Schools in Hawai'i
September 15th, 2009
The Parent’s Guide to Private Schools in Hawai‘i is a carefully written, well-organized comprehensive guide to O’ahu private schools. Written by a parent, for parents, this guide is remarkably detailed and refreshingly parent-friendly.The Parent’s Guide to Private Schools in Hawai‘i -- the only private school guidebook of its kind in Hawai‘i-- provides individual profiles on 71 private schools and 10 select public schools, detailing each school’s history, religious affiliation, ad [...]
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Taka
September 15th, 2009
Two grisly murders point to Hawaii as the new home of the Red Summit terrorist organization. What a coincidence that Taka Matsuura, the famed Japanese cattle baron, recently moved his business there. A once thought dead ex-con with an expertise in mad cow disease and anthrax suddenly reappears in Waikoloa. Jotty, Jim, and Haruko become entangled in this almost unbearable suspense. An out of shape bureaucrat, a gun-slinging Texas cowboy, and a beautiful Japanese National Police investigator, are the FBI's new counter-terror team assigned [...]Read the rest of this entry »
Kona Snow
September 15th, 2009
Two Russian FSB agents' throats are ripped away by a 'Lei O Mano', an ancient Hawaiian warrior's weapon. When a group of missionaries are found slaughtered in Perm, Russia and the Russian's top genetic scientist turns up missing, a single potato arrives in Hawaii starting agent Jim Rikey on a quest to find out how this potato is linked to his uncle's murder in Perm. Viktor, a top Russian FSB officer as well as Taka Matsuura, a wealthy Japanese businessman, are prepared to use all of their resources to retrieve and exploit the genetic sec [...]Read the rest of this entry »
