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1	Web more books like this by Jonathan Kellerman Alex Delaware arrives in Knife Island to investigate the physical and mental ills of the islanders. He finds a community about to be destroyed by developers and the murder of a young woman. But most horrifying of all, he learns of a human experiment perpetrated by the highest in government. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
2	Island of the Sequined Love Nun more books like this by Christopher Moore (Afterword by) Tucker Case is a hopeless geek trapped in a cool guy's body, who makes a living as a pilot for the Mary Jean Cosmetics Corporation. But when he demolishes the boss's pink plane during a drunken airborne liaison, Tuck must run for his life from Mary Jean's goons. What follows is satirical, suspenseful, and certifiably insane as 'luck pursues the ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $6.50! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
3	Rascals in Paradise more books like this by James A Michener James Michener writes about colorful characters he knew in the Pacific during the war, some of whom turned up in his novels. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.97! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
4	Nest in the Wind: Adventures in Anthropology on a Tropical Island more books like this by Martha Ward see all copies from $1.99! new only from $29.21! \| first editions
5	Island of the Colorblind more books like this by Oliver W Sacks A case history of congenital disease in two Micronesian islands, by the medical historian and author of AWAKENINGS and THE MAN WHO MISTOOK HIS WIFE FOR A HAT. On Pingelap, one of the Caroline Islands, the natives suffer from inherited colorblindness; while many of the inhabitants of Guam contract Parkinson's or Alzheimer's disease. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $8.53! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
6	The Island of the Colorblind: Open-Market Edition more books like this by Oliver W Sacks A case history of congenital disease in two Micronesian islands, by the medical historian and author of AWAKENINGS and THE MAN WHO MISTOOK HIS WIFE FOR A HAT. On Pingelap, one of the Caroline Islands, the natives suffer from inherited colorblindness; while many of the inhabitants of Guam contract Parkinson's or Alzheimer's disease. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.95! \| signed copies \| first editions
7	Moon Handbooks South Pacific more books like this by David Stanley For more than 30 years, the award-winning Moon Handbooks series has been the top choice among independent travellers who want a unique experience, a new perspective, and a few new stories to tell. With Moon Handbooks, travellers are given the tools to make their own choices and create a travel strategy that's theirs alone. The result? A more ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $9.95! \| SVS
8	South Sea adventure more books like this by Willard Price One of a series of adventures featuring Hal and Roger Hunt. The boys are searching for exotic sea-life and they have a mission to collect pearls from the oyster-beds of a secret lagoon. But do the crew and passengers of "Lively Lady" know more than they should? Can they be trusted? see all copies from $1.99! first editions
9	Oceanic mythology : the myths of Polynesia,Micronesia,Melanesia,Australia. more books like this by Roslyn Poignant see all copies from $1.99! new only from $17.43! \| first editions
10	We, the Navigators: The Ancient Art of Landfinding in the Pacific more books like this by David Lewis The second edition of David Lewis' classic book on Pacific navigation promises to satisfy yet again scholars and seafarers alike - and all others who have marveled at the ability of island mariners to navigate hundreds of miles of open ocean without instruments. The new edition includes a discussion of theories about traditional methods of ... see all copies from $14.04! new only from $22.33! \| first editions
11	The island of the colour-blind ; and, Cycad Island more books like this by Oliver Sacks Oliver Sacks travels once again in search of human diversity, to the South Pacific atoll of Pingelap, where he finds that a high proportion of the population is colourblind and investigates the causes and effects of that condition. This book explores the islands, the people and their case studies. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $9.21! \| signed copies \| first editions
12	The Last Navigator more books like this by Stephen D Thomas see all copies from $1.99! new only from $19.95! \| first editions
13 view cover	Lonely Planet Micronesia 4/E more books like this by Kate Galbraith The fourth edition of Micronesia provides information on the whole of the region including Kiribati and Nauru. It also includes information on local customs, culture, arts and languages and tips on the best diving & snorkelling spots. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $32.55!
14 view cover	Weekend Warriors: Alcohol in a Micronesian Culture more books like this by Mac Marshall In a unique blend of historical investigation, cross-cultural comparison, and in-depth analysis, Weekend Warriors draws parallels between past traditions of aggression and the present-day problem of drunkenness on the Pacific island of Truk. Marshall demonstrates that many of our beliefs about drinking and drunkenness may be faulty and that a ... see all copies from $1.99! first editions
15 view cover	Legends of Micronesia. more books like this by Eve Grey Originally published in 1951 by the Department of Education of the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands, for use in local schools. Among several versions of some legends, preference was given to forms known to young people of the day. Since there are different languages and customs in Micronesia, the legends have been checked for local detail ... see all copies from $4.99! new only from $14.08! \| first editions \| SVS
16 view cover	Micronesia more books like this by Neil M Levy The sixth edition of this travel guide is packed with the most current information on sightseeing options, diving and recreation, accommodations, and restaurants, as well as custom maps, colour photographs, fascinating sidebars, and a complete coverage of the area's culture, history, and social issues. see all copies from $3.20! new only from $10.00! \| SVS
17	This Living Reef more books like this by Douglas Faulkner see all copies from $1.99! signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
18	Drake's Island of Thieves: Ethnological Sleuthing more books like this by William Armand Lessa see all copies from $1.99! new only from $11.95! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
19 view cover	Flowers of the Pacific island seashore a guide to the littoral plants of Hawai'i, Tahiti, Samoa, Tonga, Cook Islands, Fiji and Micronesia more books like this by Whistler One of the most remarkable features of Polynesia is the vast array of exotic flowers to be found growing everywhere in profusion. The easiest way to identify these exotic species is by using an illustrated book on tropical flowers. Most of these deal only with cultivated ornamental plants grown near hotels or local tourist attractions. This book ... see all copies from $16.40! new only from $21.73! \| SVS
20 view cover	A Handful of Emeralds: On Patrol with the Hanna in the Postwar Pacific more books like this by Joseph C Meredith Nearly a decade after he saw extensive battle action in the Pacific during World War II, Joe Meredith had a rare chance to return to the western Pacific for a more tranquil look at the breathtaking beauty of the region. As captain of the destroyer escort Hanna, Meredith was tasked with patrol and surveillance duty throughout Micronesia and also in ... see all copies from $2.28! new only from $2.28! \| signed copies \| first editions
21	The Ngatik Massacre: History and Identity on a Micronesian Atoll more books like this by Lin Poyer This book is both an ethnohistory -- using written and oraccounts to uncover the circumstances surrounding the 1837 massacre of Ngatik's aboriginal population and its aftermath -- and a reevaluation of the concept of ethnicity, examining the cultural and sociopolitical factors shaping community identity. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.58! \| first editions
22	Micronesian Reef Fishes: A Practical Guide to the Identification of the Coral Reef..... more books like this by Robert F Myers see all copies from $74.90! signed copies \| first editions
23	With Their Islands Around Them more books like this by Kenneth Brower see all copies from $1.99! first editions
24 view cover	Power Sharing: Language, Rank, Gender, and Social Space in Pohnpei, Micronesia more books like this by Elizabeth Keating What allows certain individuals and groups to maintain control over the actions and lives of others? Linguistic anthropologist Elizabeth Keating went to the island of Pohnpei, in Micronesia, and studied how people use language and other semiotic codes to reproduce and manipulate status differences. The result is this inside view of how language ... see all copies from $13.04! new only from $26.00! \| first editions \| SVS
25	Prehistoric Architecture in Micronesia more books like this by William N. Morgan see all copies from $14.95! new only from $25.00! \| first editions

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