For those who can't get enough of photographer Peter Lik's stunning photographs of nature in Hawaii, there's a luxurious new book of his imagery available. Here's how Lik's website describes the book, which is titled HAWAII: After visiting this exotic South Pacific for the first time decades ago, Peter realized he had found exactly what he’d been searchin[g] for–a paradise … [Read more...] about Photographer Peter Lik unveils giant new book of Hawaii images
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Local Author Shay Chan Hodges Writes Ebook on 21st Century Mothers
“It’s so stressful!” That was Haiku resident Shay Chan Hodges’ reaction to the delicate balance many 21st century women are trying to find between career and family. In her new project, Lean On and Lead, Hodges explores this social and economic struggle through first-hand accounts of working parents. The name is inspired by the reality that in order for a woman to lead … [Read more...] about Local Author Shay Chan Hodges Writes Ebook on 21st Century Mothers
Koa Books In Hana Wins Prestigious Independent Publisher Award While Hawaii Legislature Officially Dooms Media Shield Law
HANA-BASED KOA BOOKS WINS AWARD For readers, these are strange times. Computer technology and the Internet have combined to produce more books than ever, but the number of actual publishing houses (especially those who concentrate on books that require paper and shelving) are dwindling. That’s what makes the latest news about tiny independent Koa Books in Hana so nice to … [Read more...] about Koa Books In Hana Wins Prestigious Independent Publisher Award While Hawaii Legislature Officially Dooms Media Shield Law
Rex Navarrete and Nas and Maui Onion Festival and Glenn Frey
THURSDAY, MAY 2 NAS – Hip Hop and lyrical genius Nasir Bin Olu Dara Jones (aka Nas) got his start on the 1990s classic “Live at the Barbeque.” Then there was the debut of his explosive album, Illmatic. Nas went on to reach platinum and double platinum records. Some of his recent work included a tour with Damian Marley for the impoverished in Africa. Ranked in the top 5 in … [Read more...] about Rex Navarrete and Nas and Maui Onion Festival and Glenn Frey
We Review Four New Books That Illuminate Life In Hawaii
The good news for those of us who still write books is that the rest of you still buy and read books. Bookstore chains may be dead or merely dying, but the act of writing something longer than a blog post still remains very much alive. And this is good, because reading (and I guess opposable thumbs) is pretty much all that separates us humans from the rest of the … [Read more...] about We Review Four New Books That Illuminate Life In Hawaii