The plus side: This book is what it says it is. An adequate guide to identifying the water creatures you'll see in the water near Hawaii. It has very broad coverage for the size, and packs a lot of information. On the negative side, the book is very small-format, which means it is convenient to take on the boat or in a fanny pack. But it could be improved by making the page and binding more waterproof--It won't last long on a boat. And the small format means that it is unsatisfactory for casual reading at home before or after a trip--The photographs are postage stamp-sized, and the descriptive text is VERY brief. Finally, the book has dual Japanese and English texts. This shouldn't bother me, but for some reason it does. If nothing else, it vividly illustrates how many Japanese tourists there are in Hawaii!

This book has limited information about the bombing of Pearl Harbor, but the information it does have is good. Testimonials are included from both American and Japanese survivors of the attack. Of particular interest to me was the story of Kichiji Dewa, a crew member of the submarine I-16. He describes the launching of a midget submarine that they were carrying on their deck. Pilot Haruo Yoshino's story of his torpedo attack on the USS Oklahoma is informative as well. Also mentioned in the book is Kazuo Sakamaki, a crew member of one of the midget submarines that tried to enter Pearl Harbor. Sakamaki's submarine was damaged and lost its way. After spending many hours trying to enter the harbor, Sakamaki and his other crew member were forced to abandon their submarine. The crewman died, but Sakamaki made it to shore where he was captured by an American soldier. Sakamaki became the first Japanese prisoner of World War II.

This book is very short, but it does contain some good information, and the pictures and maps are very good. This is a good introductory book about Pearl Harbor, but I would recommend something larger for a more complete analysis of the attack.

Veritas - the truth. That is what this book presents from the best evidence possible - eyewitnesses. While this volume does not address the precursor events that led to this milestone event in world history, the accounts from the eyewitnesses are riveting. If your imagination can put you in their place, a cold sweat is sure to follow. The accounts are congruent with the personal stories my dad has related. He was aboard the USS Dale DD-353 on that fateful day, and thankfully was not even injured. Drs. Marcello and LaForte must be congratulated for compiling and chronicling such important recollections while they are still available. Their work on the Oral History collection at the University of North Texas will be a gold mine for those interested in avoiding the mistakes of the past. Keep America alert! - Remember Pearl Harbor

After borrowing three travel books from the local library, this Scenic Driving Hawaii book was far more complete than the others I read. Directions are easy to follow and look so thorough, I'm confident that this will be the BEST guide we can take along on our trip! The photos in the book are beautiful.... just wish there were more of them!

The only other thing that I think may be missing from the book are pronunciations of the towns in Maui. We are first-time visitors, and want to be familiar with the correct pronunciations.

Excellent, detailed descriptions on the hard to identify Bank Note issues, Washington Franklin issues and Press Waste stamps.

Scott has valued stamps on the grade of "Very Fine" for the past several issue of the Scott catalogs. Although grading of stamps is very subjective, there are references included to show what classifies as "Very Fine". Most collections do not have "Very Fine" stamps, especially in the early issues. Scott should give some consideration to also giving values of stamps with less than "Very Fine" centering.

The minimum value for stamps has been changed to 20¢, which is not really an accurate reflection of the market, but can be used as a guideline.

Even with a few faults, this is still the most informative book on US stamps available. It is not too confusing and even a novice can use the references to accurately identify their stamps.

The Sea, the Song, and the Trumpetfish is a very well written tale on angel-fantasies that most teens will enjoy. It is a comfort to read, although in some places fear does creep up the back of your neck and make the tiny hairs stand on their tiptoes. The story shows a dramatic change between a girl's home in the damp, cold Vancouver, and the warm, welcoming Maui, Hawaii. Basiclly, it is an enjoyable read for everyone.

Ms. Nau has written a clear introduction to HUNA.

I particularly liked chapters 9 & 10 dealing with prayer, and chapter 12 dealing with meditation.

This book suffers from two falacies introduced into HUNA by Max Freedom Long (MFL).

1. Ms. Nau bought into the MFL notion that; the man later called Jesus was a Kahuna initiate.

I have not been able to doccument a line of teaching that begins in Lemuria, then to Egypt, then to Israel, then to Hawaii. I CAN doccument that when somone discovers something that the idea is not rattling around in our pointed head. The idea also becomes part of the great unconscious, and anyone can tap into this storehouse of knowledge by going into silence and requesting information (Rabbi David Aaron doccuments this happening in his book "Endless Light", Edgar Cayce called this storehouse of knowledge "The Akashic Records", the Remote viewers that describe sites they have never been to, etc).

2. Ms. Nau completely ignores Akua (the hawaiian gods and goddesses (Haumea, Hina, Lono, Kanaloa. etc) that were above the Po'e Aumakua. The Hawaiians knew of Spiritual beings above the Akua level, but were considered beyond human comprehension.

Please E-Mail me if you have questions or comments about this review. Two Bears.

Wah doh Ogedoda (We give thanks Great Spirit)

Excellent guide to Hawaiian shore fishing with comprehensive coverage of many techniques and equipment as well as extensive section on fish species in Hawaiian waters. If you ever consider fishing in Hawaii, this is the book to have!

I took off one star due to the fact that all the people in this book are drawn fat and not enough truth was relayed regarding the takeover of Hawaii by the American capitalists-yes Hawaii was stolen for profit. However, this little guide is excellent in every other way: lots of Hawaiian words, ancient & traditional crafts, great maps & drawings, good immigrant/ethnic coverage, important state facts, & plenty of flora & fauna. Great for Hawaiian vacations, state reports, learning the USA, and for parents/teachers wanting a quick overview. Great value.

I read this book in one breadth -- it's not the deepest book you will find on surfing but it is very pleasant to read. It goes over all majjor techniques and discusses a bunch of different wave situations. At the end of the book, there's a small chapter dedicated to exotic styles of surfing which is really hip. There's detailed descriptions of styles like Rendell Jump Jones and Mauaian Dancing. They are pretty advanced and the book doesn't go into too much detail, but you can deffinitely get the gist of it and start exercising.

The best about the book is that it has a number of pointers to other sources, which are really good. The bibliogrpahy lists a bunch of the classics of wurfing and where they could be found. I would definitely recommend this book for a casual and informative read.