This book deals with the ancient history of Fiji.The Fiji is an island country in the South Pacific Ocean that gained its independence in 1970. This former British colony consisting of an archipelago, the most important in Polynesia, lies between 15° and 20° South.The first western contact with Fiji was made in 1643 when Captain Abel Tasman entered Fijian waters and sighted several islands and reefs without realizing the nature of his discovery. Over a hundred years later, ...

"A Racial Study of the Fijians" by Norman E. Gabel delves into the complex racial dynamics and anthropological aspects of the Fijian people. Gabel meticulously examines the physical characteristics, cultural practices, and social structures of the Fijians, providing a comprehensive overview of their identity. The book highlights the interplay between race and culture, offering insights into how these elements shape the lives of the Fijian population. Gabel's work is significant for those i...

The mind-blowing action from Elusion, about the seductive nature of a perfect virtual world, continues as Regan goes deeper into the deceptive world. Full of mystery, romance, and intriguing technology, this Inception-inspired thriller is perfect for fans of dystopian and sci-fi novels such as Uglies by Scott Westerfeld, Matched by Ally Condie, and Partials by Dan Wells.Regan and her friend Josh now know the truth about Elusion—but they, along with Regan's dad and other uses of Elu...

**A Belletrist Book Club Pick“Riveting . . . Lightbreakers is a marvel. . . propulsive and unforgettable.”–Washington Post“You will love this genre-busting book. . . A beautiful meditation of grief, time, and love.” –Samin NosratWhat would you give to relive the past?**Maya, an artist, and Noah, a quantum physicist, share an insatiable curiosity about the world. But their happy marriage has a shadow over it: Serena, the child Noah had with ...

An infestation of supersized vermin with a hunger for raw meat? CHECK.An estranged son staying for the summer? CHECK.An intense fear of rats? DOUBLE-CHECK.Sam Shaw’s life has flipped upside down. Pets and tenants in his Bronx brownstone begin to disappear. Left behind is a wake of carnage.All evidence points to a hybrid colony of vicious white-tailed rats that has moved into the ba...

Spiders. Over 35,000 species. Every person on Earth eaten in one year. Now there’s one more... a ravenous eight-legged hybrid thousands of years in the making and bigger than a dozen burritos.After a summer of exterminator training in New York, Bradley returns home ready to face his senior year with renewed confidence. But fate gets in the way of his grand teenage plans – especially when eight legs attack instead of four.And these aren’t your typical, every...

**"Pitch-perfect." —People"You won’t be able to quit these characters." —goopThe addictive novel about four young friends navigating the cutthroat world of classical music and their complex relationships with each other, as ambition, passion, and love intertwine over the course of their lives.**Jana. Brit. Daniel. Henry. They would never have been friends if they hadn't needed each other. They would never have found each other except for the art wh...

A forbidden treasure awakens a centuries-old curse. An unexpected tropical threat. An ally hiding in plain sight.To celebrate Bradley’s high school graduation, O’Connor takes the Detest-A-Pest crew to Club Niho‘gula on the remote and beautiful Hawaiian island of Lanai. But trouble tends to follow O’Connor everywhere she goes...Strange creatures attack guests in broad daylight. The locals blame the attacks on the Legend of Pepehi Waapa – the boat killer....

SweetPea is a ridiculous and arrogant packaging peanut who comes to life. He is fascinated by anything that is round, and attends Science class.He challenges anyone whom he perceives doesn't have any balls. His sole existence is based on balls. He worships the Sun and rides his war turtle to challenge Mr. Ology, his Science teacher who failed to mention how important the Sun is. He eventually meets his Sweetheart, Ballicious Babe.

Gabe Gabel has written the book she wishes she had been able to find when she started her professional career thirty years ago. It is really a two part book. One part concentrates on the bronze sculpture. Art collectors will find the step by step explanation of the casting process extremely educational. Artists who wish to learn more about doing a bronze sculpture will not only like that part, but the complete how-to-do-it discussion will cover everything they need to know about taking a s...

Edited and with an introduction by Alan Sica.In 1975 Joseph Gabel published a modern masterpiece which appeared in English as False Consciousness: An Essay on Reification. Combining his special knowledge of existential psychiatry, axiology, Marxism, and political history, Gabel proposed the utterly novel idea that victims of serious mental disturbances (especially paranoia and schizophrenia) reproduce those distorted thought patterns commonly associated wi...

Where ya' been?• Each postage-stamp-inspired design reflects the unique qualities of these United States• Raw-edge fusible appliqué makes the layered patterns quick and easy to complete• 6-inch quilt blocks can be enlarged to any size via the included pattern CD• Make a fun souvenir block for your home state, plus every state you've visitedQuilt a travelogue of your adventures across the country! Every state is represented in a r...