Originally published over one hundred years ago, "Roughing It" tells the (almost) true story of Mark Twain's rollicking adventures across the United States. A hilarious account of how the author tried finding wealth in the rocks of Nevada, it was published before his most famous works and shows why he would grow to become one of the most beloved American writers of all time. The story follows many of Twain's early adventures, including a visit to...

The Hawaiian Islands are the most remote major island group on Earth.

Filled with practical tips and local know-how, this travel resource provides full-color photos and detailed maps that bring to life the top activities and unique experiences, the best local flavors, outdoor adventures and more.

This reader-friendly Hawaiian history relates the arrival of the very first Polynesian settlers in the 300s to descriptions by famous writers like Mark Twain to Pearl Harbor to the postwar tourist avalanche. Includes full-color photos and maps.

Hawaiian Rainbow: Examines Hawaii's music history, focusing on traditional chants, percussion, ukulele, slack-key and steel guitar, male and female falsetto, and lush vocal harmonies. Kumu Hula: Keepers of a Culture: Explores the art of the hula and Hawaiian dance traditions going back to when Polynesians first arrived in the islands.

Where lush volcanic soil feeds rain forests and taro patches, Mark & Julie experience the "spirit of Aloha". Land once covered in sugar cane fields is now home to riding stables, and roads once used to transport the sugar crop are now ideal terrain for mountain biking. They'll explore the magnificent Na Pali coast from sea level in a zodiac then board a helicopter for incomparable aerial views! With all of these adventures, one could forget that Kauai...

Discover everything there is to see and do on the big island of Hawaii! Doughty, a longtime resident, reveals breathtaking trails, secluded beaches, and pristine reefs, as well as places to dine, resorts, and so much more. Each site has been reviewed personally and anonymously, and the reviews are brutally honest. Information on Hawaii's history, culture, language and legends is included. -- adapted from back cover

This annually-updated guide to Hawaii features reviews of beaches, attractions, outfitters, hotels, restaurants, shops and nightlife venues in all price ranges.

"The finest guidebook ever written for Kaua'i. Now you can plan your best vacation--ever. This all new 13th edition is a candid, humorous guide to everything there is to see and do on the island. Best-selling author and longtime Hawai'i resident Andrew Doughty unlocks the secrets of an island so lush and diverse that many visitors never realize all that it has to offer. Explore with him as he reveals breathtaking trails, secluded beaches, pristine...