'The Story of Hawaii: History, Customs, Mythology, Geography & Archaeology' expertly navigates through the rich tapestry of Hawaii's multifaceted heritage, encapsulating the essence of its diverse past and complex cultural panorama. Encompassing a variety of literary styles from rigorous academic analyses to evocative mythological recountings, the anthology expertly balances historical gravitas with captivating folklore. Significant essays explore the intersection of indigenous knowledge a...

The adventure you're about to embark upon is one of discovery and hope, as humanity comes to terms with its 'First Contact'. When a fleet of spaceships arrives in orbit, it raises a number of compelling questions. What brings them here? Are they friendly? What will happen to us? The visitors from space do not behave exactly how we expected them to. But then, what did we really expect to happen? With the intentions of our visitors not being fully known or understood, we are powerless to do ...

The Gamin have left Earth, and in doing so have raised many questions. Clearly we are not alone in the universe. As the alien visitor's ships have revealed, space is not a peaceful place. The discovery of a massive construction dock in the Australian Outback surprises all. The partially built spacecraft within its confines is a baffling mystery to many, a technological marvel to others. A consortium of countries pool their resources in their attempt to complete the 'Terran'. Will the massi...

Kiana: A Tradition of Hawaii is a nineteenth-century historical romance that frames Hawaiian oral tradition within the conventions of Anglo-American prose fiction. Blending legend, ethnographic observation, and sentimental narrative, the book presents island society at a moment of cultural intensity, evoking chiefly authority, ritual life, landscape, and memory. Its style is ornate and didactic, characteristic of mid-Victorian travel romance, yet it is also shaped by the early literary enc...

This journal contains Joe's notes of his discoveries and observations during the Terran's maiden voyage of exploration to the stars. This journal is not a stand-alone story, but rather a supplementary guide for those that have an understanding of the Gamin and their involvement with Earth. While Joe's journal answers many questions about these aliens and their technology, it also manages to raise more. Joe's 'Gamin Technology' journal is an expansion, adding more depth and character to the...

The Story of Hawaii (Illustrated Edition) assembles historical narrative, ethnographic observation, political reflection, statistical record, and cultural interpretation into a capacious portrait of the Hawaiian Islands. Its varied documents move between accounts of monarchy and governance, descriptions of ritual and tradition, reflections on art and antiquities, and evidence of demographic and economic change. The illustrations deepen this documentary texture, while the collection's most ...

Humanity's first spacecraft, the Terran, finally returns home. The crew is stunned to discover that while their trek lasted for less than a year, three years has passed on Earth. Gamin technologies have begun making their way into everyday life, which in turn has changed the world's political landscape.Fearing the Terran lost, a coalition of nations has pooled their resources into building a new spacecraft at the alien construction dock. They also constructed a massive space-station...

The novel follows the life of Tom Terror, a notorious outlaw known for his daring exploits and rebellious nature. Set against the backdrop of the American frontier, the story depicts Tom's rise from a troubled youth to a feared and respected outlaw leader. The character of Tom Terror is both feared and admired for his cunning, bravery, and the loyalty he inspires among his fellow outlaws.Throughout the novel, Tom is pursued by lawmen and rival outlaws, leading to a series of intense confro...

The story is set in the Hawaiian Islands and follows the life of Kiana, a young Hawaiian woman. The novel provides a depiction of Hawaiian society and customs through the lens of Kiana's experiences. It explores themes of love, tradition, and cultural change, reflecting the impact of Western influences on Hawaiian life during the 19th century.Jarves's narrative combines romance with a portrayal of Hawaiian customs and landscapes, offering readers a glimpse into the island's rich cultural h...

Every business owner has felt overwhelmed by marketing. Too many channels, too many tools, too much conflicting advice. The problem is that most businesses treat marketing as a collection of independent activities rather than a single integrated system. This book solves that problem by giving you a complete marketing framework that fits on one page.You will learn the five pillars of marketing: strategy, lead generation, lead conversion, delivery, and retention. Not as separate disc...

"The Southern Case for School Segregation" by James Jackson Kilpatrick presents a compelling argument in favor of maintaining segregated schools in the American South. Kilpatrick, a prominent journalist and defender of segregation, articulates the cultural and social rationale behind the practice, asserting that it preserves the Southern way of life. He draws on historical context and personal anecdotes to support his views, emphasizing the perceived benefits of segregation for both white ...

To be alone on the great ocean, to feel besides the ship that bears you, nothing human floats within your world’s horizon, begets in a thoughtful mind a deep solemnity. The voyager is, as it were, at once brought before the material image of eternity. Sky and sea, each recedes without limit from his view; a circle above, a circle around, a circle underneath, no beginning, no ending, no repose for the sight, no boundary on which to fix the thought, but growing higher and higher, wider and w...