Describes the dangerous job of a smokejumper, including schooling, training, safety, and equipment.

Reveals the history, lore, design, significance, and symbolism behind each flag of every recognized indepedent country in the world.

In his memoir Creating Hawai'i Tourism, Robert C. Allen, a leader in the tourism-related ground transportation, airline, hotel, and cruise industries, describes the events and people that transformed Hawai'i from a small resort into a world ...

From the Pennsylvania Dutch Country in Southeastern and Central Pennsylvania has spread the fun holiday celebration of Groundhog Day.

Presents information on the axe murders of Andrew and Abby Borden in 1892, a crime for which their daughter Lizzie went to trial, featuring reproductions of articles from forty-one newspapers across the U.S., official correspondence and ...

Describes the history, production, and different models of the Toyota Land Cruiser, a sport utility vehicle originally created to allow police and military to travel off paved roads.

Retired Honolulu Police Department major Gary A. Dias and Honolulu advertiser reporter Robbie Dingeman provide inside information about some of Oahu's most disturbing crimes.

Academic survey of the Pacific Islands. Includes maps, photographs, tables, diagrams, atlas, and detailed index.

Describes how a small dog became the lead dog as her musher, Pam Flowers, prepared for and made her historic journey alone across the North American Arctic.

Describes the history, development, and design of the various models of Porsche 911s that have been made since its introduction in 1964.