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  One Boy, No Water ($19.95)
  reviewed by Josh Tengan

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  love this book, great read on many levels.

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  Rated 5 out of 5

  The Hawaiian Survival Handbook by Brother Noland ($16.95)
  reviewed by Vei

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  I've got our kiddo reading this book now, to keep a focus on practical skills and awareness while improving his English literacy. If ever there were a Hawaiian equal for a Boyscouts handbook, this would be it. I would recommend this as a read-up for any hikers and wilderness enthusiasts who want to learn the raw island-wise ways ahead of their trip as well.

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  Rated 5 out of 5

  DVD Ua Mau Ke Ea: A Historical Documentary of Hawaii ($25.00)
  reviewed by Charles Kamuela Jacobs

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  Very well structured format and chronologically gives a condensed history of Hawaii. The book maintains your interest to keep you reading well beyond your pre-planned reading time while attempting to digest 100+ years of history in one setting. It takes you back to early history and brings you forward in time with an abundance of information to enlighten your journey's path. Highly recommended for those who want to know the truth of their Hawaiian history and the short-comings of their previous knowledge of Hawaii's history.

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  Rated 3 out of 5

  Ē Luku Wale Ē ($40.00)
  reviewed by K Lee

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  Amazing photos detailing the ever-changing land in Hawaii, to make way for the future, despite pleas to keep the sacred lands untouched.

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  Rated 5 out of 5

  He Puke No Na Pepe: Hawaii Baby Book ($34.95)
  reviewed by Bethany Grant

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  I don't personally own this but I saw this at a store today and am excited to surprise my friend who is pregnant for the first time and moving away from Hawaii on Friday. She said she really wants it but can't justify spending the money! I love it too and can totally see why she wants it! It is very good quality and I love the colors too! It is such a unique book and nothing like I have seen before and maybe I will just have to get one for myself if I become pregnant this year! : )

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  Rated 5 out of 5

  Go To Sleep Hide and Seek ($12.95)
  reviewed by Kevin

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  This has long been a bedtime favorite of our little guy.

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  Rated 5 out of 5

  Hawaiki Rising: Hōkūleʻa (HC) ($29.95)
  reviewed by K Matsuoka

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  A great introduction to Polynesian Navigation and wayfinding. Have recommend it to parents of older kids who loved Moana, to experienced Western sailors who followed Hokulea's Malama Honua voyage, and can even be found in the USCG Eagle's wardroom library. Serves as a perfect bridge to Will Kyselka's 'An Ocean in Mind', Ben Finney's 'Voyage of Rediscovery', and David Lewis' 'We, the Navigators', bringing mainland readers up to speed on the history of PVS and why Hokulea is so important to the Hawaii and Oceana without going into the academic detail of the latter books.

  Makes a perfect gift for while also contributing the local community and as such, have personally purchased several copies for myself and as gifts. Bravo Zulu Sam.

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  Rated 5 out of 5

  Hawaiki Rising: Hōkūleʻa (HC) ($29.95)
  reviewed by Gaellen Quinn

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  Great book on the revival of a wondrous ancient art and the people who sacrificed to make it happen. Full of profound stories because, as a master navigator once said, a large part of way finding is spiritual. Can't think of a better place to buy this than Native Books. And you will get to see their beautiful new store now open in Kaka'ako.

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  Rated 5 out of 5

  Hawaiki Rising: Hōkūleʻa (HC) ($29.95)
  reviewed by Jeff

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  One of the best books on Hawaiian culture and the Hōkūle’a that you can read. Countless insights that you will not get from much other literature. While I have read Hawaii Rising now roughly 3 times, the most recent was in 2 sittings, on my 10 hour flight while moving to Oahu. I had purchased a signed copy from Sam and it is something I will always hold dear. It’s a beautiful book for a beautiful land.

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  Rated 5 out of 5

  Hawaiki Rising: Hōkūleʻa (HC) ($29.95)
  reviewed by Bill O'Halloran

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  This book is a well told history of the Polynesian Renaissance and the resurgence of a proud cultural heritage. This book sits next to a copy of Vikings of the Sunrise written in 1938 by Peter Buck. I believe these two books to be essential reading for any one interested in Polynesian culture past and present. For sea faring buffs here is the story of an ocean going culture who using a sophisticated means of navigation not involving latitude/longitude and time managed to explore and colonize a huge geographical area centuries before Columbus and the Europeans! Mr. Buck sits the stage and Mr. Low reveals the fascinating story of a few dedicated people in the 1970's who rediscover how it was all done and then proceed to utilize these amazing skills to rekindle pride of accomplishment and sail the worlds oceans in a way not thought of by any other people.

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