Designed for those who wish to visit or love Maui as well as residents who want to know more about the rich Hawaiian culture and the remarkable people of aloha who live here, Voices of Maui on Magical Maui offers 60 profiles of movers and shakers, colorful characters, entrepreneurs, musicians and artists and especially Hawaiians and their culture and views on the overthrow of the Hawaiian kingdom and current and past challenges. It is one of the few books about contemporary people who have built modern Maui and the people visitors will encounter every day.
Voices of Aloha Beyond the Beach tells the stories of remarkable people of aloha over the last five decades who have made Maui, Maui. The tales leap from the page, are likely tasty cookie and are intriguing and illuminating according to reviewers. One of the few books about contemporary people on the island, Voices of Maui Beyond the Beach explores this world of movers and shakers, colorful characters, merchants, entertainers, hula dancers, artists and many more and includes a unique section giving a short year by year account of how the Hawaiian Islands were unified. Guided by the stars, voyagers from Polynesia came. Explorers landed. Well-meaning missionaries arrived. Sugar barons overthrough a kingdom. Merchants built plantations and immigrants from around the world were recruited to harvest and process sugar cane. Builders transformed the land and tourists flocked to the island. Mainlanders made Maui their new home and settled in to turn Lahaina from a sleepy town into a vibrant place with all the amentities travelers have come to expect. Mother Nature, Hawaiians and newcomers have made this the greatest place on earth.
ALOHA is a charity romance collection of swoon-worthy, never-before-seen short stories from over FIFTY of your favorite bestselling authors, all with a twist of Hawaii. All royalties from the collection will be donated to Maui Food Banks and the Maui Fire Relief Fund to help support the survivors of the devastating fires. ALOHA will only be available for a limited time, so one-click your copy before it's gone. AUTHORS INCLUDE: K.A. Linde, Adriana Locke, Alessandra Torre, Rachel Van Dyken, Willow Winters, Brittainy Cherry, Aleatha Romig, Heidi McLaughlin, Crystal Perkins, Helena Hunting, Jessica Ashley, L.B. Dunbar, Ren Alexander, Skye Warren, Tara Brown, Tia Louise, Diana Peterfreund, Jamie K. Schmidt, Alexandria Bishop, Maria Luis, Kasey Metzger, Julia Kent, Karina Halle, Trilina Pucci, Carly Phillips, Aarti V Raman, Jill Ramsower, Amber Kelly, Eric R. Asher, Julie Leto, Lucy Eden, Kimberly Reese, Kayti McGee, Lauren Rowe, Pepper Winters, M. Robinson, J.L. Baldwin, Brittany Holland, Angelina M. Lopez, Jiffy Kate, Lex Martin, MJ Fields, Emma Louise, Catalina Snow, Dee Lagasse, Cary Hart, Aly Martinez, Liv Morris, Jay McLean, Jana Aston, Emma Scott All royalties from this project will be donated to organizations working in Maui to bring relief to the victims of the Maui fires. We aren't affiliated or endorsed by these charities. We are authors who are helping the best way that we can.
The Voices of Aloha on Magical Maui is the second edition of Voices of Aloha on Magical Maui. It features the cover photo of Dale Simonsen, legendary bartender at the Kaanapali Beach Hotel on Maui. This edition includes 35 new tales on remarkable people of aloha. The volume includes a profile of Dale called the 400,000 Mai Tai Man.
From golden beaches, dramatic cliffs, and waterfalls to great golf, watersports, nightlife, and more, Maui is everyone’s idea of an island paradise. But with so much to do, where do you start? Luckily, this fun and friendly guide offers everything you need to make your tropical dreams come true: A rundown of the island’s top luxury resorts The best beaches to stake out your own little piece of paradise Great ideas for outdoor activities Wear to find a genuine luau Fun-filled itineraries for shopping, hiking, and more Like every For Dummies travel guide, Maui For Dummies, Second Edition includes: Down-to-earth trip-planning advice What you shouldn’t miss—and what you can skip The best hotels and restaurants for every budget Handy Post-it Flags to mark your favorite pages
Meet Punky Aloha: a girl who uses the power of saying "aloha" to experience exciting and unexpected adventures! Punky loves to do a lot of things--except meeting new friends. She doesn't feel brave enough. So when her grandmother asks her to go out and grab butter for her famous banana bread, Punky hesitates. But with the help of her grandmother's magical sunglasses, and with a lot of aloha in her heart, Punky sets off on a BIG adventure for the very first time. Will she be able to get the butter for grandma? Punky Aloha is a Polynesian girl who carries her culture in her heart and in everything she does. Kids will love to follow this fun character all over the island of O'ahu.
When a workaholic architect meets a mysterious beauty on a Hawaiian getaway, sparks fly, secrets unravel, and laughter ensues in this heartwarming romantic comedy. Jared, a pragmatic architect drowning in blueprints, reluctantly agrees to a couples' retreat in Maui with his best friend Tom and his online girlfriend. But when Jared meets the enigmatic Emily, Sophia's best friend, their playful banter and undeniable chemistry ignite a spark that neither of them expected. Determined to keep things casual, they create a "no-falling-in-love" rulebook, a flimsy shield against their growing attraction. Sun-drenched beaches, hilarious mishaps, and a series of stolen kisses test their resolve, blurring the lines between friendship and romance. Just as they're ready to surrender to their feelings, Jared discovers Emily's secret: she's not just a free-spirited adventurer, but the heiress to a multi-billion-dollar tech empire. The revelation throws their budding romance into turmoil, forcing them to confront their insecurities and societal expectations. Can their love survive the clash of worlds and the weight of unspoken truths? Will they risk everything for a chance at true happiness, or will their love story be forever lost in the paradise where it began? Embark on a rollercoaster of laughter, love, and self-discovery as Jared and Emily navigate the complexities of their unexpected romance. "Hawaiian Hearts Aflame" is a captivating tale that will leave you swooning, cheering, and believing in the power of love to conquer all.
From a Maui native and food blogger comes a gorgeous cookbook of 85 fresh and sunny recipes reflects the major cultures that have influenced local Hawaiʻi food over time: Native Hawaiian, Chinese, Japanese, Portuguese, Korean, Filipino, and Western. IACP AWARD FINALIST • NAMED ONE OF THE BEST COOKBOOKS OF THE YEAR BY NPR AND LIBRARY JOURNAL In Aloha Kitchen, Alana Kysar takes you into the homes, restaurants, and farms of Hawaiʻi, exploring the cultural and agricultural influences that have made dishes like plate lunch and poke crave-worthy culinary sensations with locals and mainlanders alike. Interweaving regional history, local knowledge, and the aloha spirit, Kysar introduces local Hawaiʻi staples like saimin, loco moco, shave ice, and shoyu chicken, tracing their geographic origin and history on the islands. As a Maui native, Kysar’s roots inform deep insights on Hawaiʻi’s multiethnic culture and food history. In Aloha Kitchen, she shares recipes that Hawaiʻi locals have made their own, blending cultural influences to arrive at the rich tradition of local Hawaiʻi cuisine. With transporting photography, accessible recipes, and engaging writing, Kysar paints an intimate and enlightening portrait of Hawaiʻi and its cultural heritage.
