books about: pacific     books:     Pacific      In the Heart of the Sea: The Tragedy of the Whaleship Essex Nathaniel Philbrick Viking Adult, 2000 Excellent and Enthralling Book from a most Perspicacious Author This harrowing, hair-raising adventure story and testament to American ingenuity and resourcefulness is a thrill to read. Philbrick recounts the disaster of the Whaleship Essex largely relying on a careful selection of accounts from the memoirs of First Mate Owen ...             Sarah: How a Hockey Mom Turned Alaska's Political Establishment Upside Down Kaylene Johnson Epicenter Press, 2008 Great story about a great lady She's pictured as a "Finally," Finally, the liberal/Moderate Republicans have screwed up their agenda by nominating a great Conservative, real, honest-to-goodness, lady. She is viewed to be the future of our country and the return to Republican Conservative ...             Hawaii The Big Island Revealed: The Ultimate Guidebook (Hawaii the Big Island Revealed) Andrew Doughty Wizard Publications Inc., 2008 This is simply the best guidebook available! I compared it with three other guidebooks, and this one is hands down by far the best. I also like his sense of humor, and his ability to give us foreigners a realistic taste of the local culture. It is down to earth, not superficial, and it must have been a lot of ...             Oahu Revealed: The Ultimate Guide to Honolulu, Waikiki & Beyond (Oahu Revisited) Andrew Doughty Wizard Publications Inc., 2007 Best Guide Book to Oahu Very comprehensive book with a companion Web site. Don't go to Oahu on vacation without it.             Retribution: The Battle for Japan, 1944-45 Max Hastings Knopf, 2008 Best End of the Asian War Book Retribution is every bit as good as Max Hasting's previous book, Armageddon. Also, a person gets the story that in 1944 the issue of the war against Japan was still somewhat in doubt. Hastings breaks the book down into three main themes. First, there is the two part ...             Mushrooms Demystified: A Comprehensive Guide to the Fleshy Fungi David Arora Ten Speed Press, 1986 Mushrooms Demystified Excellent guide, however primarily for western states. Could easily be used as a college textbook, but easy enough for a novice to use.             Maui Revealed: The Ultimate Guidebook (Maui Revealed) Andrew Doughty Wizard Publications Inc., 2007 Maui Guide Book This is a great Maui guide. I had previously used the 1st Edition and will be needing the 4th Edition updates for my upcoming trip. Having traveled to Maui several times--this guide book is right on--from accomadation to dining. I always have this guide book with me ...             With the Old Breed: At Peleliu and Okinawa E.B. Sledge Presidio Press, 2007 The best on WW2 overall. There are so many reasons to pan a book like this, writting, viewpoint, historical accuracy, but this book gets 5 stars in all catagories. So true, so full of action, so sad, so much to say. My true interest lies on the Eastern Front between Germany and Russia, but ...             6 Rainier Drive (Cedar Cove, Book 6) Debbie Macomber Mira, 2006 Love the service!!! The items were received in perfect condition as promised. Very quick delivery. I'm impressed!!!             The Ultimate Kauai Guidebook: Kauai Revealed (Ultimate Kauai Guidebook) Andrew Doughty Wizard Publications Inc., 2006 The Ultimate Kauai Guidebook: Kauai Revealed This is a really useful book -- highly recommended. It's packed with aerial photos, which give an outstanding perspective on beaches and help provide a visual idea of whether a spot is worth exploring. Other photos give a nice preview of Kauai. There are good maps, ...             Growing Vegetables West of the Cascades: The Complete Guide to Organic Gardening Steve Solomon Sasquatch Books, 2007 Best Book for NW This is the bible for NW people and gardens....clay soil? Fertile valley soil? It helped me work on the best soil and is great for the unpredicatable NWest winter, spring and summer. Add this to your collection and be sure to read it !             The Milepost 2008 (Milepost) Morris Communications Company, 2008 Great Alaska info This book is an excellent source of Alaska information and is presented in a very orderly manor.             The Unofficial Guide to Disneyland 2009 (Unofficial Guides) Bob Sehlinger, Menasha Ridge Press Wiley, 2008 More than 4 million copies sold! This series is the only one that offers evaluations based on reader surveys and critiques, compiled by a team of unbiased inspectors. ? Hotels, attractions, and restaurants in all price categories ? Extensive information on shopping, nightlife, and sports ? Easy-to-use, two-color design ...             Days of Infamy Newt Gingrich, William R. Forstchen Thomas Dunne Books, 2008 A well spun tale of what could have happened after December 7 I was unaware of the "alternative history" approach the authors took in this novel, and was expecting more of a personal narrative from different points of view. Imagine my surprise when Yamamoto launched the third attack wave on Pearl Harbor! As I was reading it, I ...             Zagat San Francisco Bay Area Restaurants 2009 (Zagatsurvey: San Francisco/ Bay Area Restaurants) Zagat Survey, 2008          products you might be interested in search for books comprehensive, demystified, establishment, restaurants, retribution, zagatsurvey      geepe.com    web randomly chosen kitchen: KitchenAid KP26M1XNP Professional 600 Series 6-Quart Stand Mixer, Nickel ...