Moon Kaua'i


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Make Your Escape! A verdant retreat full of old Hawaii charm, Kaua'i is aloha at its best. See the soul of Hawaii with Moon Kaua'i, the travel guide preferred by locals. What You'll Find in Moon Kaua'i: Expert, local author Kevin Whitton provides an adventurer's perspective on the island he calls home Full-color guides with vibrant, helpful photos, in an easy-to-navigate format Detailed directions and over 20 maps for exploring on your own Kaua'i travel itineraries for every trip and budget with options for rainy days, including: The Best of Kaua'i, Honeymoon Hotspots, Best Beaches, Underwater Paradise, Best Outdoor Adventures, Waterfall Wonders, and Best Cultural and Historic Sites In-depth coverage for Lihu'e and the East Side, Princeville and the North Shore, Po'ipu and the South Shore, and Waimea and the West Side Honest advice on finding the best accommodations, accessible transportation, and experiencing the real Kaua'i Activities and ideas for every traveler: snorkel the coral reefs, ride the waves, or relax in the sun. Hike the famed Na Pali Coast or the breathtaking Waimea Canyon. Pick up paddle-boarding or learn to scuba dive. Discover the most beautiful waterfall or catch the best sunset for a romantic getaway Nuanced background, including information on the landscape, plants and animals, history, and culture Handy tools such as detailed lodging information and suggestions on LGBT+ travel and eco-tourism, all in a book light enough for your beach bag With Moon Kaua'i's practical tips, myriad activities, and local insight on the best things to do and see, you can plan your trip your way. Interested in island hopping? Check out Moon Big Island of Hawai'i,Moon Honolulu & O'ahu, and Moon Maui. Visiting all the islands? Check out Moon Hawaiian Islands.




Moon Hawaiian Islands


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Each of the Hawaiian Islands offers a world of its own. How can you choose just one? Island hopping is an art, not a science. In this full-color guide, Hawaii resident Kevin Whitton tells you everything you need to know to plan the perfect getaway. The book covers O'ahu, Maui, Lana'i, Moloka'i, Kaua'i, and the Big Island of Hawai'i. Whitton also provides: A strategic two-week itinerary covering all of the islands Tips on how to choose the right island for you Options for extending your stay on each island The perfect island pairings and experiences that complement one another like fine wine added to a great meal Information on getting from island to island by plane and ferry Vibrant photos and helpful planning maps Complete with details on everything from the best beaches and restaurants to when to go for whale watching, Moon Hawaiian Islands gives travelers the tools they need to create a more personal and memorable experience.




Moon


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The Earth has limited material and energy resources. Further development of the humanity will require going beyond our planet for mining and use of extraterrestrial mineral resources and search of power sources. The exploitation of the natural resources of the Moon is a first natural step on this direction. Lunar materials may contribute to the betterment of conditions of people on Earth but they also may be used to establish permanent settlements on the Moon. This will allow developing new technologies, systems and flight operation techniques to continue space exploration. In fact, a new branch of human civilization could be established permanently on Moon in the next century. But, meantime, an inventory and proper social assessment of Moon’s prospective energy and material resources is required. This book investigates the possibilities and limitations of various systems supplying manned bases on Moon with energy and other vital resources. The book collects together recent proposals and innovative options and solutions. It is a useful source of condensed information for specialists involved in current and impending Moon-related activities and a good starting point for young researchers.




Directories in Print


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The Kauai Connection


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Jack Cahill uncovers a family secret after fifty years about America's entry into World War II. The CIA wants him dead to protect the President's upcoming trade agreement with Japan that threatens the economic survival of our NATO allies. Jack Cahill returns to his boyhood home of Kauai to spend his retirement after a tumultuous career with Global Dynamics. He is surprised to learn of a family secret that his father had worked for Japan during WW II by sharing intelligence information about American naval vessels. Cahill enlists the support of his boyhood friend, Nathan Kaleo, to decipher records found in an old island fort that lead to a startling discovery that the elder Cahill did not act alone. The CIA is determined to kill Cahill before he uncovers the truth about Japan’s attack on Pearl Harbor.




Hawaii Place Names


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In his latest book, John Clark, author of the highly regarded "Beaches of Hawaii" series, gives us the many captivating stories behind the hundreds of Hawaii place names associated with the ocean--the names of shores, beaches, and other sites where people fish, swim, dive, surf, and paddle. Significant features and landmarks on or near shores, such as fishponds, monuments, shrines, reefs, and small islands, are also included. The names of surfing sites are the most numerous and among the most colorful: from the purely descriptive (Black Rock, Blue Hole) to the humorous (No Can Tell, Pray for Sex). Clark began gathering information for the "Beaches" series in 1972, and during the years that followed interviewed hundreds of informants, many of them native Hawaiians, and consulted dozens of Hawaiian reference books, newspapers, and maps. A significant amount of the oral history he collected was unrecorded and remained only in his notebooks and memory. Hawaii Place Names: Shores, Beaches, and Surf Sites is the final result of those years of research, and like its popular predecessors, it benefits substantially from Clark's having spent a lifetime surfing and swimming Hawaii's beaches. Presented in the same convenient format as Pukui, Elbert, and Mookini's Place Names of Hawaii (UH Press, 1974) this rich compendium of information on Hawaii's surf, shore, and beach sites will satisfy visitors and residents alike.




All about Hawaii


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Magnolia Moon


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JoAnn Ross's breathtaking novels have made her one of the most popular authors of contemporary romantic fiction. Here, set amid the sultry grandeur of Blue Bayou, is the eagerly awaited conclusion to her captivating Callahan Brothers trilogy. L.A. homicide detective Regan Hart's life is turned upside down with the discovery that she was adopted. Following a trail left in her birth mother's journal, she lands in Louisiana's Blue Bayou, where she's determined not to let Nate Callahan, the town's handsome, sweet-talking mayor, distract her from her search. Nate Callahan loves women -- and they've always loved him right back. No-nonsense Regan couldn't be more different from his usual type, but as they spend time together, unlocking the puzzles of Regan's past, neither can deny the attraction sizzling between them -- and both come to realize that family bonds are forged not through blood ties, but through choices of the heart.




The Birthday Bash: Murder on Kauai


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Fig and Starlight have a dilemma: They have a good idea that the sponsor of the birthday bash is headed for trouble; he threatens to expose everyone's dirty secrets. Someone may do anything, including murder, to keep him from exposing secrets. Fig's husband David and Starlight's boyfriend, police officer Kino, also have a dilemma: How to prevent the women from putting themselves in grave danger in their efforts at amateur detecting. The story follows the group to some of the most beautiful sights of Kauai, including the historic and beautiful Maha'ulepu trail, with treacherous rock formations that convince Fig that Kauai can be dangerous as well as beautiful. Fig and Starlight see whales, beautiful Wailua Falls, and visit the tourist sites and hidden treasures of Kauai. As the week progresses, the danger becomes more imminent, as the two women watch helplessly as the situation deteriorates. Murder seems the inevitable result, until they become so entrenched in the mystery that their own lives are endangered.