Beautiful says it all about the photography, writing and printing in this book!

I thought the book was fabulous because it told so many fascinating details about Hawaii and it had wonderful pictures of the beautiful islands of Hawaii. It also had so many interesting facts that I never knew before and it really helped me with my state report. I really recommend it for any kid or adult who would like to learn about Hawaii's history, culture and geography. I really thought the book was just amazing.

Hawai'i 2000 details the statewide planning initiative that took place in Hawai'i in 1973. Using a format pioneered by futurist's (academics concerned with the long-term development of society), more than 700 people were able to create visions of the future for the year 2000. Not only does this work provide theoretical and methodological approaches, but also provides a plan for instilling community wide participation.

Pick it up and give it a read, it's the manual that every politician and community planner should have.

What a relief to read a book on Hawaiian history that fills in the gaps with the personalities that shaped Hawaii. Ms. Tabrah's book was hard to put down. It is chronologically sequenced, well-researched, and full of rich Hawaiiana. As a mainland haole and soon to be a malihini and teacher in Hawaii, I feel it my responsibility to know all I can about Hawaiian history. This book was an excellent addition to my reading list.

This is an outstanding anthology !! It includes articles from a very broad spectrum of Hawaiian writers, both contemporary and historical. I've never seen a compilation of authors like this one. If you want to get a good feel for the variety of experience and styles that Hawaiian authors have to offer, this is THE book to start with. Some of the authors included are: John Dominis Holt, Katherine Luomala, Rubellite Kawena Johnson, Samuel Elbert, Mary Pukui, Gavin Daws, A. Grove Day, Yoshiko Matsuda, Cathy Song, etc.

Authentic descriptions, beautiful color photos on every page! The plants and blossoms were photographed in their natural colors and in their natural settings. The flowers and flowering vines are arranged alphabetically, followed by the flowering trees in alphabetical order. Reference to specific locations where these blooms can be found was accurate at the time of publication.

Practically all Hawaiian flowers have their origin in far away places around the world, and were brought to the islands by early day travelers. Twenty-four plants were believed to have been brought to the islands by the great double sailing canoes (like the present-day outrigger, but much larger) of the Polynesian settlers who first discovered "Owyhee." Among these were the coconut, breadfruit, banana, bamboo, kukui (candlenut tree for oil from the nuts), hau (canoe outriggers were made from its curved branches), milo tree (for wooden poi bowls), paper mulberry (for tapa cloth), taro, sweet potatoes, yams, ti plant, sugar cane, wild ginger, and bottle gourds.

Slavinski's books describe bicycle touring in a way that most closely approximates my own rhythm and pace of cycling. The experienced cycle tourist will know what I mean. I recommend newcomers who want a book to try one of Slavinski's, as well as books by other cyclists. Perhaps you'll discover a writer who "speaks" to you. If not, then you may end up writing your own. Or you may become a truly independent rider--no books, *no* maps. Try it!

A friend found this book at a used book store and gave it to me. I can't believe that someone parted with this fabulous book. The articles featured in this compilation put forth such a vivid view of the personalities and life in Hawaii. Scattered throughout these articles are references to other great hawaiiana publications. A must-have for aficionados of hawaiian studies.

I love this book. There are no photographs and the recipies aren't "trendy", but it's a standard for Hawaiian cooking and one of my most-used Hawaiian cookbooks. There are line drawings of waves and leaves that are taken from a 1939 book that give this book a rather old-fashioned feel. The recipies are sorted by island and catagory and are simple and easy. I use this book every summer for the great sauce and dessert recipies. There are all the basics here like coconut fried shrimp, plus lots of originals like Tropical Cookies! There are some real island recipies that mainlanders might have trouble with due to the difficulty of locating native ingredients. But most of the recipies are perfect for mainlanders having a luau; easy, fun and delicious!

This hefty table-top book offers intricacies into Hawai'i's postcontact history, spanning from the 1700's onward. This oversized volume also makes a substantial addition to anyone's collection of Hawaiiana, whether they are a local or mainlander. The volume in overview is moving and educational containing hundreds of images reprinted as well many that were largely unknown. Images are displayed with excerpts of historical writing & works.