In the century from the death of Captain James Cook in 1779 to the rise of the sugar plantations in the 1870s, thousands of Kanaka Maoli (Native Hawaiian) men left Hawai'i to work on ships at sea and in na 'aina 'e (foreign lands)—on the Arctic Ocean and throughout the Pacific Ocean, and in the equatorial islands and California. Beyond Hawai'i tells the stories of these forgotten indigenous workers and how their labor shaped the Pacific World, the global economy, and the environment. Whether harvesting sandalwood or bird guano, hunting whales, or mining gold, these migrant workers were essential to the expansion of transnational capitalism and global ecological change. Bridging American, Chinese, and Pacific historiographies, Beyond Hawai'i is the first book to argue that indigenous labor—more than the movement of ships and spread of diseases—unified the Pacific World. Views: 37
"When's it going to stop, Lara?" I knew Fletch wanted me to look at him, but I refused. "When are you going to let it go? Donny-" I wrenched my arm from his grasp. "What is wrong with you?" I snapped, feeling almost light-headed as the blood rushed to my head and my heart started to pound. He'd crossed a line, and he knew it, it didn't, however, stop him from finishing lowly, "This is your last semester, babe. Your last thirteen weeks surrounded by people who give any sort of a d*mn about what we did in high school. Leave it here, yeah?" Lara Montgomery is a do-gooder...or a dream-ruining, boyfriend stealing slt, it really depends who you talk to. In an attempt to atone for past sins, she completes good deeds for fellow students who request her help, much to the disgust of Fletcher Townsend, the biggest past sin of them all. Views: 37
Jody Pritchett had a dream...but life had other plans. Instead of singing and dancing on Broadway, Jody's a twenty-year-old single mom, living at home with her disapproving father and overbearing sister. The choice to keep her little Angelia came with a high price and although she adores her baby girl, it doesn't take away the sting of kissing goodbye her chance at a career on the stage.Leo Sinclair had his own dream...but got lost along the way. After a failed marriage that left him hollow and downtrodden, the Australian songwriter wonders what joy his future could possibly hold. Encouraged by the one family member who doesn't think he's a failure, Leo decides to stop living the life everyone expects him to and start chasing his dreams again. When the perfect opportunity comes knocking, Leo leaves Australia behind and hops a flight to LA. With his sights set on selling a musical to a Broadway producer, Leo is determined to finally realize his life-long dream. But life gets in the way again, when he spots a young mother outside his apartment in tears. He never realized how one person, one voice, and one Angel could have him contemplating abandoning his dreams once again.As these two burned hearts wrestle to overcome their past struggles, Leo and Jody must decide what dreams are worth clinging to...because, sometimes, everything you want is not everything you need. Views: 36
Her brother is dead.
And she’s determined to find out why…
Alaina’s brother would never commit suicide. But the police have already closed the case. So who can Alaina turn to for help?
Aspen Falls’s only private eye.
Lucas isn’t convinced there’s much of a case. But he needs the money, and he’s not about to turn down a beautiful woman.
But has he underestimated the investigation?
Threats, both real and imagined, materialize and Lucas must decide just how far he’s willing to go…for the truth, and for the woman he thinks he’s falling in love with.
You’ll love Dead Set, because of its strong, relatable characters, simmering romance and a mystery that has you guessing until the end.
Get it now and escape to the small town of Aspen Falls today. Views: 32
In the century from the death of Captain James Cook in 1779 to the rise of the sugar plantations in the 1870s, thousands of Kanaka Maoli (Native Hawaiian) men left Hawai‘i to work on ships at sea and in na ‘aina ‘e (foreign lands)—on the Arctic Ocean and throughout the Pacific Ocean, and in the equatorial islands and California. Beyond Hawai‘i tells the stories of these forgotten indigenous workers and how their labor shaped the Pacific World, the global economy, and the environment. Whether harvesting sandalwood or bird guano, hunting whales, or mining gold, these migrant workers were essential to the expansion of transnational capitalism and global ecological change. Bridging American, Chinese, and Pacific historiographies, Beyond Hawai‘i is the first book to argue that indigenous labor—more than the movement of ships and spread of diseases—unified the Pacific World. Views: 31
The West was always described as a place where anything was possible, and Los Angeles was the heart of that promise. Alejandro Morales introduces two very different families, and an unpredictable river, to tell of the promise and allure of Southern California, where the unexpected is the norm, where names tell a hidden story.From these two families of bridge builders emerges a story of interconnectedness, a unique system of relations linking both sides of the river. Through the Rivers and the Kellers' families, we enter a multi-cultural sphere of darkness and despair juxtaposed with hope and joy; times of violent discrimination contrasted with loving acceptance. Although these two families come from different backgrounds—ethnic, social, and linguistic—their lives and fortunes become inextricably linked through their children, whose illicit love affair leads to tragedy, their families infected, wrenched apart by racism and the pseudo-science of eugenics propounded... Views: 29
Hunted by a crooked FBI agent who killed her parents, Lucy Tate has taken on one disguise after the next, spending the last five years on the run. But Zach knows exactly who she is and not only does he love her, he knows she’s innocent. Convinced that it’s time to put her years on the run behind her, Zach and Lucy vow to fight back, clear her name, and take down the real killer. Views: 29
Caitlyn Davis always cruised through life, not being the type to ruffle feathers or involve herself in high school drama. That is, until a chance encounter with a strange, homeless man changes everything. Suddenly, Caitlyn has the ability to see behind people's masks. She discovers that her life isn’t as simple as she imagined and high school is filled with secrets...some very sinister ones. Unable to ignore her new gift, Caitlyn embarks on a mission to learn why one of her friends suddenly appears terrified, but masks her fear with a bright, smiling veneer. Will Caitlyn's new ability lead her into hot water? Or is her new found vision a blessing that will expose her friends' true colors? Her quest will lead Caitlyn to lose friends, stand up for those in need, and even find love. At Palisades High School every face tells a story... Views: 28
