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Local Geography
In eight autobiographical essays, the author reflects upon his youth and growing up, and examines education, multiculturalism, writing, and literature in Hawaii.
Voyaging Chiefs of Havai'i
"The oral traditions collected herein are a tribute to the 'living spirit and divine courage' of [Pacific island] voyagers." -from the Introduction by Dennis Kawaharada
Hawaiian Fishing Legends
This volume celebrates the great fishers of ancient Hawai'i, known for attracting and propagating fish, inventing fishing techniques, and bringing in extraordinary catches.
Storied Landscapes
"Storied Landscapes: Hawaiian Literature and Place" contains six essay about places in Hawai'i and traditional stories and chants of gods and people associated with them: the fishing gods of Hana, Maui; the owl and shark gods of Honolulu; the voyaging chiefs of Kane'ohe Bay, on the windward side of O'ahu; the cannibal king of central O'ahu; the water god of Nihoa, in Papahanaumokuakea (the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands); and Kaluaiko'olau and Pi'ilani, a husband and wife who lived in Kalalau Valley on Kaua'i in the 19th century. From "Sense of Place," a review by Stu Dawrs, Honolulu Weekly. Vol 9, No. 45, Nov. 17-23, 1999: Writing about his search for information on the fishing deity Ku'ula-...
Roads of Oku
"Between 2004 and 2014, Karen and I made a dozen trips to Japan, to revisit places I went to on my first trip in 1970 and to go to places related to family and ancestral histories and myths.... Inspired by the travels of Basho and Sora, we logged over 20,000 miles across the four main islands ... up to Cape Soya, at the northern tip of Hokaido, and down to Cape Kasasa, at the southwestern corner of Kyushu"-- Author's note.
Storied Landscapes
Contents: A Search for Kuulakai; Aumakua of Kona, Oahu; Voyaging Chiefs of Kaneohe Bay; Killing the Cannibal King; He Mele No Kane: A Song of Life; A Twisted Tale: Jack London's Koolau the Leper
Asian Settler Colonialism
This title takes a look at indigenous views of Asian settlement in Hawaii over the past century. It is a valuable resource not only for Asian Americans in Hawaii but for all scholars and activists grappling with issues of social justice in other 'settler' societies.
The Value of Hawai‘i 2
How can more of us protect and create waiwai, value, for coming generations? Culturally-rich education. Holistic health systems. Organic farming and aquaculture. Creative and conscious urban development. Caring for one another across difference. Telling our stories. Continuing the conversation of The Value of Hawai‘i: Knowing the Past, Shaping the Future, this new collection offers passionate and poignant visions for our shared futures in these islands. The fresh voices gathered in this book share their inspiring work and ideas for creating value, addressing a wide range of topics: community health, agriculture, public education, local business, energy, gender, rural lifestyles, sacred com...
Ancient Oʻahu
The island of Mokoli'i, offshore of Kualoa, is part of the body of the cannibal rat-wizard killed by Kaulu.".
Multicultural Hawaiʻi
Collects 15 essays which provide detailed analyses of multicultural approaches to a multiethnic reality and how the Aloha State addresses economic, political and social problems. Topics include a brief history, language, the media, music, literature, public opinion and cultural values, politics, organized labor, social stratification, education, crime and justice, and political economy. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR.
