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"Ready to go away? The experts at Fodor's are here to help. We're bringing you the very best of the Big Island of Hawaii, including volcanoes, gorgeous beaches, and more. Our local experts vet every recommendation to ensure that you have all the essential information to plan a perfect trip and make the most of your time" -- Page 4 of cover.

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime to Hawai'i the Big Island. Discover popular and off the beaten track experiences from visiting the 44ft 'Akaka Falls surrounded by lush rainforests to snorkelling at Kealakekua Bay State Historical Park, and dining with the locals at the lively Kamuela Farmers Market.

Annie Tagama has always been content to bask in the glow of her more flamboyant brother and sister and to quietly assist her father in his volcano research. Annie does, however, have a secret crush on Mano Oana, though he's never noticed her. Her devotion turns to disdain after a mistake by Mano kills her beloved brother. But when her younger, more beautiful sister goes missing, she's forced to turn to her former love-now her sworn enemy-for help....

"Whether you want to hike in Maui's bamboo park, watch for whales, or walk on a black sand beach, the local Fodor's travel experts in Maui are here to help! Fodor's Maui guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you need to simplify your trip-planning process and make the most of your time. This new edition has been fully-redesigned with an easy-to-read layout, fresh information, and beautiful color photos."--...

"Describes the history, landscape, wildlife, and activities for visitors at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park."--Title page verso.

"Resurrection looks at the massive efforts following the attack to save the ships [damaged in the attack on Pearl Harbor], beginning with damage control aboard the ships that took hits on 7 December 1941 and ending in March 1944 when salvage efforts on the USS Utah were finally abandoned. Madsen describes the Navy's dramatic race to clear the harbor and repair as many ships as possible so they could be returned to the fleet ready for war. Numerous...

An account of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941, the 'scapegoat' Admiral Husband Edward Kimmel, the failure of the top brass in Washington to provide Kimmel with vital intelligence prior to the attack, and the continuing efforts of the family to have Kimmel formally exonerated.

Earl Derr Biggers' mystery ''The Black Camel'' was first published in 1929. The death of Hollywood actress Shelah Fane in her Waikiki beach house brings Charlie Chan of the Honolulu police to seek the identity of the killer. The story behind her murder is linked with the three-year-old murder of another Hollywood actor and also connected with an enigmatic psychic named Tarneverro. Through the confusion of alibis, false clues, and bizarre characters,...

"Hawaii is a state in motion, formed by magma spewing volcanoes that turn into basalt. It is the only rock that you will see in solid and liquid form. The native population of Hawaii considers 1,200 degree hot lava, which buries everything in its path, not as an instrument of destruction--but of creation. When you are a homeowner in the path of a lava flow that perspective is difficult to keep in mind. Consulting artists and scientists with their...

True story of the lead pilot of the Pearl Harbor attack and his conversion to Christianity.