Books, Travel, Australia & South Pacific, South Pacific

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Andrew Burke, Arnold Barkhordarian, Rowan McKinnon
Papua New Guinea & Solomon Islands (Lonely Planet)
by Lonely Planet (Paperback)

Feel the frenzy of the tribal drums at a Highlands singsing, follow in the footsteps of history on the challenging Kokoda Track, take a slow boat down the mighty Sepik River or dive into a spectacular underwater realm. Let the best and only guide to Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands take you on an unforgettable journey. • WATCH WILDLIFE - expert naturalist and bestselling author Tim Flannery give the lowdown on a wondrous environment where kangaroos climb in the treetops and luminous mushrooms light up the night forest • ENRICH YOUR EXPERIENCE - a comprehensive Culture chapter connects you with diverse and fascinating communities • REST EASY - all the best places to bed down, from world-class resort hotels to humble village houses • BE INSPIRED - new highlights, itineraries and planning sections help you dream it up and make it happen • GET AROUND - user-friendly maps take you from highlands to islands and everywhere in between

Mike Hollywood
Papa Mike's Palau Islands Handbook
by iUniverse, Inc. (Paperback) (Release Date: 2006-01-12)

The Republic of Palau is the westernmost archipelago in Oceania; it is renowned for it’s pristine lagoons and immense marine diversity. Palau’s marine community features over 800 varieties of hard and soft corals, over 1,500 fish species and over 100 varieties of sponges. Its waters feature two species of endangered turtle the green and hawksbill turtles as well as the most endangered marine mammal, the dugong. There are over 800 islands within its territory with over 50 marine lakes within those islands, each supporting its own diverse marine microclimate. The skies above Palau teem with over 140 varieties of birds representing 41 families and 16 endemic bird species. Palau natural wonders are world-renowned and it’s clear waters host an assortment of dive sites that are considered by experts to be among the finest on the planet. This guidebook is written in a relaxed style, full of helpful information, presented with a touch of humor and the author’s personal opinions. ...

Paul Smitz
Samoan Islands & Tonga (Multi Country Guide)
by Lonely Planet (Paperback)

Samoa, an idyllic travel destination in its own right, also contains the strongest and proudest of Polynesian cultures. US Samoa is an opportunity to see the melding of two cultures and the unique result, plus a chance to visit the "home" of Polynesia, in the mystical Ta'u island group. Tap into Apia's buzzing cafe scene or Nuku'alofas kava ceremonies. Whatever your island scene, take this bestselling guide along! o A TRIPLE TREAT of Polynesian destinations: the kingdom of Tonga, the independent nation of Samoa, and the territory of American Samoa o ELIMINATE THE GUESSWORK - whatever your accomodation choice, make your decision based on honest, opinionated reviews o LEARN THE LOCAL LORE with expert culture, history and other background chapters written by authors who have actually lived here o GET ACTIVE - or not: everything you need to know about snorkelling, diving, sailing, hiking and more

Robert Louis Stevenson
South Sea Tales (Oxford World's Classics)
by Oxford University Press, USA (Paperback)

In South Sea Tales Stevenson shows himself to be a virtuoso of narrative styles. But beyond their generic diversity the stories are linked by their concern with representing the multiracial society of which their author had become a member. In this collection--the first to bring together all his shorter Pacific fiction in one volume--Stevenson emerges as a witness both to the cross-cultural encounters of nineteenth-century imperialism and to the creation of the global culture which characterizes the post-colonial world.

Dorinda Talbot
Lonely Planet Samoa : Independent & American Samoa (3rd Ed)
by Lonely Planet Publications (Paperback)

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Philip Ells
Where the Hell is Tuvalu?
by Virgin Books (Paperback) (Release Date: 2006-06-27)

How does a young City attorney end up as the People’s Lawyer of the fourth-smallest country in the world, 12,000 kilometres from home?We’ve all thought about getting off the treadmill, turning life on its head and doing something worthwhile. Philip Ells dreamed of turquoise seas, sandy beaches and palm trees, and he found these in the tiny Pacific island state of Tuvalu. But neither his Voluntary Service Overseas briefing pack nor his legal training could prepare him for what happened there.He learned to deal with rapes, murders, incest, the unforgivable crime of pig theft and to look a shark in the eye. But he never dared ask the octogenarian Tuvaluan chief why he sat immobilised by a massive rock permanently resting on his groin. Well, you wouldn’t, would you?This is a story of a UK attorney colliding with a Pacific island culture. The fallout is moving, dramatic, bewildering and often hilarious.• A hilarious journey to Tuvalu – a paradise island in the South Pacific ...

International Travel Maps and Books
Tonga Islands by ITMB
by International Travel Maps and Books (Map)

Folded road and travel map in color. Scale varies. Distinguishes roads ranging from major roads (paved) to other roads (unpaved). Legend includes tracks, parks, accommodations, international/domestic airports, beaches, caves, churches, dive spots, gas stations, golf courses, hospitals/clinics, surfing sites, points of interest, post office, restaurants, ruins/archaeological sites, view points, campgrounds, cliffs, reefs. Includes inset map Neiafu and Nuku'Alofa.

U.S. Government
21st Century Complete Guide to Tuvalu - Encyclopedic Coverage, Country Profile, History, DOD, State Dept., White House, CIA Factbook (Two CD-ROM Set)
by Progressive Management (CD-ROM)

Completely updated and revised for this new edition, our unique electronic book on two CD-ROMs has an amazing collection of the finest federal documents and resources about Tuvalu, providing encyclopedic coverage of all aspects of the country. This disc set provides a truly fantastic reference source, with over one hundred thousand pages reproduced in Adobe Acrobat format! There is complete coverage of newsworthy material about Tuvalu, including U.S. relations, Peace Corps, Asia-Pacific Economic Update, agriculture, and more. This incredible and comprehensive series on the countries of the world contains material from the State Department, Department of Defense, White House, and cabinet agencies including Agriculture, Energy, and the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. There is complete information about geography, people, government, the economy, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues. In addition to the nation-specific material, as a ...

Mark Honan, David Harcombe
Solomon Islands (Lonely Planet Travel Guides)
by Lonely Planet Publications (Paperback)

This comprehensive and practical guide to the Solomons is packed with advice for independent travellers of all budgets. Explore the archipelago's 992 pristine islands, from large landmasses with rugged mountains and virgin forests to tiny, low-lying coral atolls encircling stunning lagoons. Stay in traditional leaf-house villages following kastom law and visit sacred skull shrines, caverns or thermal areas with the traditional owners. the only guide to the Solomons in English background on customs, ceremonies and traditional art comprehensive information on ecology, flora and fauna invalubale tips on where to go diving, snorkelling, walking, mountain climbing and caving information on a wide range of accommodation, from traditional villages to luxury resorts full details on transport between islands practical language section

Lowell D. Holmes
Quest for the Real Samoa: The Mead/Freeman Controversy and Beyond
by Bergin & Garvey (Hardcover)

"Mr. Holmes' study is . . . the basic stuff of competent ethnography, that combination of science and art in which the details of daily life are systematically observed, analyzed and constructed into a cultural account. . . He concludes that Margaret Mead was essentially correct in her depiction of coming of age in Samoa in 1925, concerned as she was to compare it with adolescence in the United States at that time." New York Times Book Review "Thanks to Holmes' compelling review of the `great debate,' we see [all these things] more clearly because he is acting as more than just an informed guide to the facts and the issues; he is providing an insightful exposition on the nature of anthropological inquiry." Science Book & Films

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