A Journey in Print Media: ‘125 Years of Covers’ (book review)

by Misty on December 16, 2013
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2013 has produced some visually stunning local books and the most strikingly hypnotic of them is from Legacy Isle Publishing (an imprint of Watermark Publishing).

Honolulu Magazine and Paradise of the Pacific: 125 Years of Covers by A. Kam …

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Haleakala: A History of the Maui Mountain (book review)

by Misty on March 15, 2013
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Standing at the summit of Haleakalā, cradled in clouds with their shifting colors and shapes, is like being in another world. You really feel that it’s a place of power and importance.

This gorgeous book all about Haleakalā is the …

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Book Review- Wayfinding Through the Storm

by Misty on February 4, 2010
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One of the books recommended to us by Manoa Library Branch Manager Christel Collins, as part of our Library Tour Challenge, is the latest historic composition of Gavan Daws. Wayfinding Through the Storm (Watermark, 2009) is one of …

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"Wings of Paradise": Hawaii’s history of flight brings insight to our turbulent times

by Alex on August 21, 2008
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Obviously, this is a must-read for anybody into aviation as it provides a wonderful story of our unique aviation history. It is also a great study into the world of business and economics, as both Hawaiian, Aloha and the rest employed numerous business strategies often with dramatic results. Finally, it provides a nice snapshot of Hawaii throughout the 20th century seen through the lens of her native airlines.
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