Bøger om Hawaii

I ord og billeder føres læserne rundt på de fire største Hawai’i øer, hvor naturen variere fra hvide sandstrande til glødende lavastrømme, og hvor stærke naturkræfter stadig former og ændrer øerne. Hawai’i er naturens mesterværk siger bogens forfatter, som med sit kamera har indfanget den dramatiske natur på øerne, Hawai’i Big Island, Maui, Oahu og Kaua’i. Billederne ledsages af en beskrivelse af øernes oprindelse, historie, befolkningens mangfoldighed og livsstil samt en omtale af steder der udfordrer både fysisk og mentalt.

Olive er en stor ulykkesfugl, mens hendes tvillingsøster, Ami, lever et liv, der er en rom-com værdigt. Og nu skal hun endda holde et overdådigt bryllup.Det er faktisk lidt kvalmende.Det værste er nu, at Ami tvinger hende til at tilbringe hele dagen med forloveren, Olives ærkefjende Ethan. Olive kan ikke udstå ham, men hun trøster sig ved tanken om, at det er overstået i løbet af 24 timer.Ingen havde imidlertid taget højde for faren ved skaldyrsbuffeten, og en slem madforgiftning lægger hele selskabet ned. Alle bortset fra Olive og Ethan, som derfor får tilbudt den ikke-refunderbare, all-inclusive bryllupsrejse til Hawaii.De vil begge gøre alt for at undgå hinanden i paradis, men snart er de viklet ind i et spind af hvide løgne og skal lade som om, de faktisk er nygifte og forelskede til op over begge ører.Selvfølgelig fulgte uheldet Olive hele vejen til Hawaii. ”Siderne flyver afsted ... På en strøm af rom-com-tempo og charme.” – The New York Times Book Review”Klog og hylende morsom med den helt perfekte mængde varme.” – Bestsellerforfatteren Helen Hoang”Denne oprigtige og sjove enemies-to-lovers romance viser, at de bedste ting i livet er all-inclusive, de kan ikke byttes, og så er de ovenikøbet gratis.” – Kirkus Reviews

Lux og hendes kæreste Nico længes efter at komme væk fra deres kedelige tilværelse i Hawaii, så da parret bliver hyret til at sejle to kvinder til en afsidesliggende ø i Stillehavet tager de chancen og sætter sejl mod nye eventyr. På rejsen får de mulighed for at knytte bånd over drinks under stjernehimlen, mens de langsomt nærmer sig destinationen. Trods sommersol, smukke unge mennesker og turkisblåt vand varer idyllen dog ikke længe, snart begynder dybt begravede hemmeligheder at dukke op til overfladen, og den ellers eventyrlige rejse bliver til en skræmmende og farlig færd alt for langt væk fra civilisationen. Lux finder ud af, at ikke alle er den, de udgiver sig for at være, og at det ikke er alle, som kommer levende fra øen.

Dive deep into a saga that blurs the lines between fiction and reality, spanning a century from the 1850s to 1950s. This tale, inspired by true events, unravels the intricate tapestry of a family I was adopted into - a lineage rife with hedonism, deceit, and dark desires.Each character in this sprawling family epic is a study in contrasts: driven by their insatiable passions, they navigate a world laden with amorality, neuroses, and intense eroticism. Their stories are a testament to the tumultuous times they lived in, filled with ambition and treachery.In 1946, amidst the serene backdrop of a Hawaiian beach house, a Tsunami loomed, threatening to engulf all in its path. Entrusted to the wrath of nature at the tender age of four, the intention was clear: my demise amidst the surging waters and the house's obliteration. Yet, fate had other plans. My survival is just one of the many riveting episodes from a past riddled with enigmas.Venture into a world of intriguing personalities living through history's defining moments. A tale of resilience, lust, and the lengths to which people go to satisfy their own agendas. Embark on this compelling journey, and uncover the depths of human nature and the indomitable spirit of survival.

The Hawaiian Alphabet is a whimsical book that makes it fun for kids to learn the Hawaiian alphabet. Each spread matches a letter of the Hawaiian alphabet with a Hawaiian word, its English translation and an adorable illustration. With every turn of the page, children will discover the Hawaiian word for turtle, whale, love and many more. Kids will love all the bright colorful animals and parents will enjoy the sophisticated midcentury modern design. This is the kind of book that parents will want to spend quality time sharing with their children over and over again.

'King' Kamehameha is finally going to Hawaii on his jollies! But things do not go smoothly. There is a crown snatcher lurking about, not to mention big, black smouldering cauldrons, gruesome looking savages, and the chief, Ali'i nui who, incidentally, has captured Toni's eye. All is not well. 'King' Kamehameha's kingdom and his whole sovereignty are threatened and, to add more gloom to his doom, he is in danger of acquiring a new step-daddy! Laughter, tears and adventures ensue, but will Kamehameha still be 'king' at the end of it all?

Prepárese para un viaje líquido lleno de adrenalina como ningún otro con 100 FOOT WAVE - El libro oficial, EL JARDÍN DEL DIABLO, Reino de Hawái, La historia de surf más grande jamás contada. Despegue y adéntrese en el mundo del surf de olas grandes extremas desde las costas arenosas de Solana Beach, California, hasta las magníficas olas de Waimea Bay en el Reino de Hawái y más allá hasta JARDÍN DEL DIABLO.100 FOOT WAVE, el libro oficial, es mucho más que una fascinante aventura de surf. Este libro lleva al lector a un viaje en el que aprenderá cómo sobrevivir a las corrientes de resaca a la manera de los surfistas, aprenderá la rica lengua vernácula hawaiana, experimentará dramáticos rescates de surf y escalofriantes caídas en el surf de olas grandes, conocerá a notables surfistas de olas grandes, reconocidos surfistas de olas grandes. fotógrafos de surf, surfistas de olas grandes y mucho más...Prepárate mientras experimentas el impresionante poder de los gigantes de la naturaleza. Conoce la historia de los intrépidos surfistas que las montan. Experimentarás la emoción de la persecución, los momentos conmovedores y la intensa camaradería entre hermanos gemelos y otros surfistas de élite de olas grandes que se atrevieron a surfear estos imponentes monstruos.

Timing matters when you have a biological clock ticking, when you've pictured your life one way but the years slip by and nothing changes.Anna has been waiting patiently (ok maybe not that patiently) for her boyfriend of five years to be ready for marriage and kids, and at thirty-two she feels that she can't wait much longer. If he hasn't realized that she's 'the one' by now, will he ever?When Anna discovers a poorly hidden diamond ring in Darren's sock drawer, she realizes the future she's always dreamed of is about to be hers. With an upcoming trip to Hawaii, she figures that's where it will happen and she's right. But when Darren is down on one knee, what he's proposing isn't everything she thought it would be and she's forced to make a choice between the man she loves and the family she's always dreamed of.Choosing to stay behind in Hawaii in hopes of gaining clarity, Anna will learn if timing really is everything and if true commitment is a wedding or something else entirely. But before she can make it home, a new variant of COVID triggers a global lockdown. Anna and Darren's relationship survived the first pandemic...will it survive another?Exploring themes of motherhood and marriage, All We Have Is Today offers an honest view of what it means to commit yourself to another and how women are seen and feel as girlfriends, wives, mothers or not.

**Pre-order now to secure the special Collector's Edition - available only while stocks last!**The Collector's Edition features a gold foiled design underneath the dust jacket and is exclusive to the first print run in the UK only.________________________________Two of the bestselling storytellers of all time have created an unforgettable thriller.A once-in-a-century volcanic eruption is about to destroy the Big Island of Hawaii.But a decades-old military secret could turn the volcano into something even more terrifying...Now it's up to a handful of brave individuals to save the island - and the entire world._______________________________PRAISE FOR JAMES PATTERSON'It's no mystery why James Patterson is the world's most popular thriller writer ... Simply put: nobody does it better.' JEFFERY DEAVER'No one gets this big without amazing natural storytelling talent - which is what Jim has, in spades.' LEE CHILD'Patterson boils a scene down to the single, telling detail, the element that defines a character or moves a plot along. It's what fires off the movie projector in the reader's mind.' MICHAEL CONNELLY'James Patterson is The Boss. End of.' IAN RANKIN'The master storyteller of our times' HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON'One of the greatest storytellers of all time' PATRICIA CORNWELL'James Patterson is the gold standard by which all others are judged.' STEVE BERRY'Patterson knows where our deepest fears are buried ... there's no stopping his imagination' NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW'Patterson is in a class by himself' GUARDIAN

'Truly delicious . . . it's everything I want to book to be' DAISY BUCHANAN'Salacious and addictive, every page left me giggling with glee' ANNIE LORD'Wickedly delectable' NEW YORK TIMES'A heavenly summertime read' PLUM SYKESTHE MULTI-MILLION COPY BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF CRAZY RICH ASIANSRufus Leung Gresham, future Earl of Greshamsbury and son of a former Hong Kong supermodel, is drowning in debt. The only solution, according to his mother, is for him to attend his sister's wedding and seduce a woman with money.Will it be the French hotel heiress with a royal bloodline? The venture capital genius who passes out billions like lollipops? Or will Rufus betray his family and confess his love for his best friend and 'girl next door' Eden? But when a volcanic eruption burns through the nuptials and a hot mic exposes a secret tryst, the Gresham family plans - and their reputation - go up in flames, making Rufus' choice all the more impossible.Taking us from the sand beaches of Hawaii to the skies of Marrakech, from the glitzy bachelor pads of Beverly Hills to the inner sanctums of England's oldest family estates, Kevin Kwan has written a juicy, hilarious and sophisticated tale of love, money, murder, sex, and the lies we tell about them all.***PRAISE FOR KEVIN KWAN***'Outrageous . . . wickedly delectable' NEW YORK TIMES'Your perfect summer read' DAILY MAIL'Delightful' INDEPENDENT'Lough-out-loud funny' SUNDAY MIRROR'Pure entertainment' NYLON'Flash, funny, delicious . . . the juicy stuff of classic high-society drama' USA TODAY'Thank God for Kevin Kwan' W MAGAZINE

The square cloud, the portable tornado, and the Pirate are captured by a bungling psychotic cult. This is L.A. radio personality Earl Trout's hilarious transition to print. Includes a preview of "My First Three Years as an Idiot"

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Could you marry a man yoüve never met? Three Korean women in 1918 make a life-changing journey to Hawaii, where they will marry, having seen only photographs of their intended husbands.Different fates await each of these women. Hong-ju, who dreams of a marriage of `natural love¿, meets a man who looks twenty years older than his photograph; Song-hwa, who wants to escape from her life of ridicule as the granddaughter of a shaman, meets a lazy drunkard. And then there¿s Willow, whose 26-year-old groom, Taewan, looks just like his image ¿Real life doesn¿t always resemble a picture, but there¿s no going back. And while things don¿t turn out quite as they¿d hoped, even for Willow, they do find something that makes their journey worthwhile ¿ each other.

A Canadian astronomer commits suicide on a desolate mountain peak in Hawaii, and Morgan O'Brien is sent to the observatory to find his missing data.-When a Canadian astronomer dies in Hawaii, Morgan is sent to find his missing data. Someone is willing to kill to get the files before she does -- but why?

Mange kvinder blev i middelalderen stemplet som hekse og brændt på bålet. En af dem var Jeanne d’Arc. Fra at være landsbyens stille pige forvandler hun sig til en oprørsk, viljestærk kvinde, som sætter livet på spil i kamp for frihed og selvstændighed. Hendes mod, tro og udstråling bringer hende sejre, men fjender venter på hævn. Den får de, men selv under umenneskelige forhold i fængslet viser hun sin styrke. Jeanne d’Arc blev kun 19 år. Hun blev brændt på bålet, fordi hun nægtede at svigte sin tro, sit land og sin konge. Hendes mod og handlinger inspirerer stadig næsten 600 år efter hendes død. I 2020 er det 100 år siden, at hun blev ophøjet til helgen.