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1	In a Sunburned Country more books like this by Bill Bryson Compared to his Australian excursions, Bill Bryson had it easy on the Appalachian Trail. Nonetheless, Bryson has on several occasions embarked on seemingly endless flights bound for a land where Little Debbies are scarce but insects are abundant (up to 220,000 species of them), not to mention the crocodiles. Taking readers on a rollicking ride far ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $6.05! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
2	Oahu Revealed: The Ultimate Guide to Honolulu, Waikiki & Beyond more books like this by Andrew Doughty, III The most comprehensive yet easy-to-use guidebook series to Hawaii delivers the second edition of "Oahu Revealed." Bestselling author Doughty has experienced it all and shares everything he finds--from the top of the Ko'olaus to the sunken island of Kane'ohe. Everything is reviewed anonymously--all one needs is a rental car to discover what makes ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.21! \| first editions \| SVS
3	Maui Revealed: The Ultimate Guidebook more books like this by Andrew Doughty, III Finally, there's a guide to Maui that covers the island right. The authors are residents who personally and anonymously review every facet of the island. From restaurants to helicopter companies to scuba diving to beaches to trails--they see it all and show visitors the best Maui has to offer. Photos. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
4	Island more books like this by Aldous Huxley For over a hundred years the Pacific island of Pala has been the scene of a unique experiment in civilisation. Its inhabitants live in a society where western science has been brought together with eastern philosophy and humanism to create a paradise on earth. When cynical journalist, Will Farnaby, arrives to search for information about potential ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $8.64! \| first editions \| SVS
5	Hawaii the Big Island Revealed: The Ultimate Guidebook more books like this by Andrew Doughty, III The finest guidebook ever written for the Big Island and the only one written by writers who anonymously review the island. They visit every beach, restaurant, activity and trail on the island. The result is this comprehensive, humorous and easy-to-read full color guide that will lead you to more adventures than any other book. A must for ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.42! \| SVS
6	The Ultimate Kauai Guidebook: Kauai Revealed more books like this by Andrew Doughty, III The finest guidebook ever written for Kauai and the only one written by writers who anonymously review the island. They visit every beach, restaurant, activity and trail on the island. The result is this comprehensive, humorous and easy-to-read full color guide that will lead you to more adventures than any other book. A must for travelers. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $12.35! \| SVS
7	Moloka'i more books like this by Alan Brennert Young Rachel Kalama, growing up in idyllic Honolulu in the 1890s, is part of a big, loving Hawaiian family, and dreams of seeing the far-off lands that her father, a merchant seaman, often visits. But at the age of seven, Rachel and her dreams are shattered by the discovery that she has leprosy. Forcibly removed from her family, she is sent to ... see all copies from $6.35! new only from $8.06! \| SVS
8	Flyboys: A True Story of Courage more books like this by James Bradley (Read by) In this WW II history, FLAGS OF OUR FATHERS author Bradley tells the story of nine Americans who were shot down and taken prisoner by the Japanese. He tells of their training and background, and deals with issues of war, racial attitudes, atrocities, and retribution. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.00! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
9	High Tide in Hawaii more books like this by M Osborne When the Magic Tree House whisks Jack and Annie off to Hawaii, it's for more than a vacation--they're in search of a fourth kind of magic for Morgan. On the way they help an island community survive a tidal wave and, of course, take some time out to surf. Illustrations. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
10	Whale Rider more books like this by Witi Ihimaera Though she is a girl, and young, Kahu is designated the Whale Rider in her Maori tribe. But the position also brings with it the honor of chiefdom. Kahu must prove that she is worthy. This novel by a Maori is the basis for a critically acclaimed film. see all copies from $2.55! new only from $7.42! \| first editions \| SVS
11 view cover	Tales of the South Pacific more books like this by James A. Michener Winner of the 1948 Pulitzer Prize, Michener's first book is a collection of short stories, linked both thematically and with recurring characters, which portray a World War II anti-Japanese operation called "Alligator." This book was later the basis for the Rodgers & Hammerstein musical "South Pacific". see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.65! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
12 view cover	Blue Latitudes: Boldly Going Where Captain Cook Has Gone Before more books like this by Tony Horwitz Boldly Going Where Captain Cook Has Gone BeforeTwo centuries after James Cook's epic voyages of discovery, Tony Horwitz takes readers on a wild ride across hemispheres and centuries to recapture the Captain's adventures and explore his embattled legacy in today's Pacific. Horwitz, a Pulitzer Prize-winner and author of "Confederates in the Attic," ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
13 view cover	Shattered Sword: The Untold Story of the Battle of Midway more books like this by Jonathan Parshall, Anthony Tully Many consider the Battle of Midway to have turned the tide of the Pacific War. It is without question one of the most famous battles in history. Now, for the first time since Gordon W. Prange's bestselling "Miracle at Midway," Jonathan Parshall and Anthony Tully offer a new interpretation of this great naval engagement. Unlike previous accounts, ... see all copies from $14.39! new only from $19.77! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
14 view cover	The songlines more books like this by Bruce Chatwin The songlines are the invisible pathways that criss-cross Australia, ancient tracks connecting communities and following ancient boundaries. Along these lines Aboriginals passed the songs which revealed the creation of the land and the secrets of its past. In this magical account, Chatwin recalls his travels across the length and breadth of ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $7.00! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
15 view cover	Kon-Tiki more books like this by Thor Heyerdahl "Kon-Tiki" is the record of an astonishing adventure -- a journey of 4,300 nautical miles across the Pacific Ocean by raft. Intrigued by Polynesian folklore, biologist Thor Heyerdahl suspected that the South Sea Islands had been settled by an ancient race from thousands of miles to the east, led by a mythical hero, Kon-Tiki. He decided to prove ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.49! \| first editions \| SVS
16 view cover	Temperatures Rising more books like this by Sandra Brown Chantal duPont is horrified when she hears of plans for a large resort to be built on her quiet island paradise. She changes her mind quickly, though, when she sets eyes on the handsome developer. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
17 view cover	A Curse of Lono more books like this by Hunter S Thompson Hunter S. Thompson's most eccentric book in a new, limited edition The Curse of Lono is to Hawaii what Fear and Loathing was to Las Vegas: the crazy tales of a Journalist's "coverage" of a news event that ends up being a wild ride to the dark side of Americana. Originally published in 1983, Curse features all of the zany, hallucinogenic wordplay ... see all copies from $19.38! new only from $35.33! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
18 view cover	The Sex Lives of Cannibals: Adrift in the Equatorial Pacific more books like this by J Maarten Troost At the age of twenty-six, Maarten Troost--who had been pushing the snooze button on the alarm clock of life by racking up useless graduate degrees and muddling through a series of temp jobs--decided to pack up his flip-flops and move to Tarawa, a remote South Pacific island in the Republic of Kiribati. He was restless and lacked direction, and the ... see all copies from $2.93! new only from $5.30! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
19 view cover	Savages more books like this by Shirley Conran Once again, Shirley Conran has created a novel with all the elements her millions of fans love! On a remote tropical island, five beautiful, glamorous women are suddenly thrust into an adventure that arouses their raw, untamed emotions, and their wildest passions. "Men in power . . . beautiful women in jeopardy . . . sex . . . Savages has ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $15.88! \| first editions \| SVS
20 view cover	Sea of Thunder: Four Commanders and the Last Great Naval Campaign 1941-1945 more books like this by Evan Thomas Drawing on oral histories, diaries, correspondence, postwar testimony from both American and Japanese participants, and interviews with survivors, Thomas provides this riveting account of the Battle of Leyte Gulf in 1944, the culminating battle of the war in the Pacific. Photos. Maps. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.05! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
21 view cover	Goodbye Darkness: A Memoir of the Pacific War more books like this by William Manchester In this war memoir, historian William Manchester recalls his experiences as a soldier in the Pacific during World War II. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.79! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
22 view cover	The Colony: The Harrowing True Story of the Exiles of Molokai more books like this by John Tayman In the bestselling tradition of "In the Heart of the Sea" comes the untold history of America's only leper colony--which exists even today--and the extraordinary people forced to create a community under horrific circumstances. 30 photos. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.65! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
23 view cover	Walkabout more books like this by James Vance Marshall Mary and her young brother Peter are the only survivors of an aircrash in the middle of the Australian desert. Facing death from exhaustion and starvation, they meet an aboriginal boy who helps them to survive, and guides them along their long journey. But a terrible misunderstanding results in a tragedy that neither Mary nor Peter will ever ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.90! \| first editions
24 view cover	Frommer's Hawaii more books like this by Jeanette Foster It's simple. The premier travel series from the leading guidebook publisher offers what no other travel books do: complete, easy-to-use, and up-to-date travel information. With their worldwide coverage and winning combination of features, Frommer's Complete Guides stand out from the crowd and help travelers discover the world in a whole new way. ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
25 view cover	Shoal of time; a history of the Hawaiian Islands. more books like this by Gavan Daws see all copies from $1.99! new only from $8.75! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS

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