Bøger om Hawaii

Olive er en stor ulykkesfugl, mens hendes tvillingsøster, Ami, lever et liv, der er en rom-com værdigt. Og nu skal hun endda holde et overdådigt bryllup.Det er faktisk lidt kvalmende.Det værste er nu, at Ami tvinger hende til at tilbringe hele dagen med forloveren, Olives ærkefjende Ethan. Olive kan ikke udstå ham, men hun trøster sig ved tanken om, at det er overstået i løbet af 24 timer.Ingen havde imidlertid taget højde for faren ved skaldyrsbuffeten, og en slem madforgiftning lægger hele selskabet ned. Alle bortset fra Olive og Ethan, som derfor får tilbudt den ikke-refunderbare, all-inclusive bryllupsrejse til Hawaii.De vil begge gøre alt for at undgå hinanden i paradis, men snart er de viklet ind i et spind af hvide løgne og skal lade som om, de faktisk er nygifte og forelskede til op over begge ører.Selvfølgelig fulgte uheldet Olive hele vejen til Hawaii. ”Siderne flyver afsted ... På en strøm af rom-com-tempo og charme.” – The New York Times Book Review”Klog og hylende morsom med den helt perfekte mængde varme.” – Bestsellerforfatteren Helen Hoang”Denne oprigtige og sjove enemies-to-lovers romance viser, at de bedste ting i livet er all-inclusive, de kan ikke byttes, og så er de ovenikøbet gratis.” – Kirkus Reviews

I ord og billeder føres læserne rundt på de fire største Hawai’i øer, hvor naturen variere fra hvide sandstrande til glødende lavastrømme, og hvor stærke naturkræfter stadig former og ændrer øerne. Hawai’i er naturens mesterværk siger bogens forfatter, som med sit kamera har indfanget den dramatiske natur på øerne, Hawai’i Big Island, Maui, Oahu og Kaua’i. Billederne ledsages af en beskrivelse af øernes oprindelse, historie, befolkningens mangfoldighed og livsstil samt en omtale af steder der udfordrer både fysisk og mentalt.

'Truly delicious . . . it's everything I want a book to be' DAISY BUCHANAN'A hugely fun tale' I PAPER'Salacious and addictive, every page left me giggling with glee' ANNIE LORD'Wickedly delectable' NEW YORK TIMES'Crazy Rich Asians meets Saltburn' PLUM SYKES'A plot with more twists than an Elsa Peretti for Tiffany corkscrew' FINANCIAL TIMES'Juicy, salacious and a whole lot of fun . . . an absolute must for your summer reads this year' GLAMOURNEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERAMAZON.COM'S BEST BOOKS OF THE YEARFROM THE MULTI-MILLION COPY BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF CRAZY RICH ASIANS Rufus Leung Gresham, future Earl of Greshamsbury and son of a former Hong Kong supermodel, is drowning in debt. The only solution, according to his mother, is for him to attend his sister's wedding and seduce a woman with money.Will it be the French hotel heiress with a royal bloodline? The venture capital genius who passes out billions like lollipops? Or will Rufus betray his family and confess his love for his best friend and 'girl next door' Eden? But when a volcanic eruption burns through the nuptials and a hot mic exposes a secret tryst, the Gresham family plans - and their reputation - go up in flames, making Rufus' choice all the more impossible.Taking us from the sand beaches of Hawaii to the skies of Marrakech, from the glitzy bachelor pads of Beverly Hills to the inner sanctums of England's oldest family estates, Kevin Kwan has written a juicy, hilarious and sophisticated tale of love, money, murder, sex, and the lies we tell about them all.***PRAISE FOR KEVIN KWAN***'Outrageous . . . wickedly delectable' NEW YORK TIMES'Your perfect summer read' DAILY MAIL'Delightful' INDEPENDENT'Lough-out-loud funny' SUNDAY MIRROR'Pure entertainment' NYLON'Flash, funny, delicious . . . the juicy stuff of classic high-society drama' USA TODAY'As good as Crazy Rich Asians, but even more ridiculous and hilarious' COSMOPOLITAN 'Thank God for Kevin Kwan' W MAGAZINELies and Weddings, New York Times bestseller, June 2024

Lux og hendes kæreste Nico længes efter at komme væk fra deres kedelige tilværelse i Hawaii, så da parret bliver hyret til at sejle to kvinder til en afsidesliggende ø i Stillehavet tager de chancen og sætter sejl mod nye eventyr. På rejsen får de mulighed for at knytte bånd over drinks under stjernehimlen, mens de langsomt nærmer sig destinationen. Trods sommersol, smukke unge mennesker og turkisblåt vand varer idyllen dog ikke længe, snart begynder dybt begravede hemmeligheder at dukke op til overfladen, og den ellers eventyrlige rejse bliver til en skræmmende og farlig færd alt for langt væk fra civilisationen. Lux finder ud af, at ikke alle er den, de udgiver sig for at være, og at det ikke er alle, som kommer levende fra øen.

Dive deep into a saga that blurs the lines between fiction and reality, spanning a century from the 1850s to 1950s. This tale, inspired by true events, unravels the intricate tapestry of a family I was adopted into - a lineage rife with hedonism, deceit, and dark desires.Each character in this sprawling family epic is a study in contrasts: driven by their insatiable passions, they navigate a world laden with amorality, neuroses, and intense eroticism. Their stories are a testament to the tumultuous times they lived in, filled with ambition and treachery.In 1946, amidst the serene backdrop of a Hawaiian beach house, a Tsunami loomed, threatening to engulf all in its path. Entrusted to the wrath of nature at the tender age of four, the intention was clear: my demise amidst the surging waters and the house's obliteration. Yet, fate had other plans. My survival is just one of the many riveting episodes from a past riddled with enigmas.Venture into a world of intriguing personalities living through history's defining moments. A tale of resilience, lust, and the lengths to which people go to satisfy their own agendas. Embark on this compelling journey, and uncover the depths of human nature and the indomitable spirit of survival.

The Hawaiian Alphabet is a whimsical book that makes it fun for kids to learn the Hawaiian alphabet. Each spread matches a letter of the Hawaiian alphabet with a Hawaiian word, its English translation and an adorable illustration. With every turn of the page, children will discover the Hawaiian word for turtle, whale, love and many more. Kids will love all the bright colorful animals and parents will enjoy the sophisticated midcentury modern design. This is the kind of book that parents will want to spend quality time sharing with their children over and over again.

'King' Kamehameha is finally going to Hawaii on his jollies! But things do not go smoothly. There is a crown snatcher lurking about, not to mention big, black smouldering cauldrons, gruesome looking savages, and the chief, Ali'i nui who, incidentally, has captured Toni's eye. All is not well. 'King' Kamehameha's kingdom and his whole sovereignty are threatened and, to add more gloom to his doom, he is in danger of acquiring a new step-daddy! Laughter, tears and adventures ensue, but will Kamehameha still be 'king' at the end of it all?

Prepárese para un viaje líquido lleno de adrenalina como ningún otro con 100 FOOT WAVE - El libro oficial, EL JARDÍN DEL DIABLO, Reino de Hawái, La historia de surf más grande jamás contada. Despegue y adéntrese en el mundo del surf de olas grandes extremas desde las costas arenosas de Solana Beach, California, hasta las magníficas olas de Waimea Bay en el Reino de Hawái y más allá hasta JARDÍN DEL DIABLO.100 FOOT WAVE, el libro oficial, es mucho más que una fascinante aventura de surf. Este libro lleva al lector a un viaje en el que aprenderá cómo sobrevivir a las corrientes de resaca a la manera de los surfistas, aprenderá la rica lengua vernácula hawaiana, experimentará dramáticos rescates de surf y escalofriantes caídas en el surf de olas grandes, conocerá a notables surfistas de olas grandes, reconocidos surfistas de olas grandes. fotógrafos de surf, surfistas de olas grandes y mucho más...Prepárate mientras experimentas el impresionante poder de los gigantes de la naturaleza. Conoce la historia de los intrépidos surfistas que las montan. Experimentarás la emoción de la persecución, los momentos conmovedores y la intensa camaradería entre hermanos gemelos y otros surfistas de élite de olas grandes que se atrevieron a surfear estos imponentes monstruos.

Timing matters when you have a biological clock ticking, when you've pictured your life one way but the years slip by and nothing changes.Anna has been waiting patiently (ok maybe not that patiently) for her boyfriend of five years to be ready for marriage and kids, and at thirty-two she feels that she can't wait much longer. If he hasn't realized that she's 'the one' by now, will he ever?When Anna discovers a poorly hidden diamond ring in Darren's sock drawer, she realizes the future she's always dreamed of is about to be hers. With an upcoming trip to Hawaii, she figures that's where it will happen and she's right. But when Darren is down on one knee, what he's proposing isn't everything she thought it would be and she's forced to make a choice between the man she loves and the family she's always dreamed of.Choosing to stay behind in Hawaii in hopes of gaining clarity, Anna will learn if timing really is everything and if true commitment is a wedding or something else entirely. But before she can make it home, a new variant of COVID triggers a global lockdown. Anna and Darren's relationship survived the first pandemic...will it survive another?Exploring themes of motherhood and marriage, All We Have Is Today offers an honest view of what it means to commit yourself to another and how women are seen and feel as girlfriends, wives, mothers or not.

THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES AND NO. 1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER__________________________________________**Order now to secure the special Collector's Edition - available only while stocks last!**The Collector's Edition features a gold foiled design underneath the dust jacket and is exclusive to the first print run in the UK only.________________________________'Breathtaking and brilliant!' Jeffery Deaver'The pages turn themselves' Daily Mail'As thrilling and jaw-dropping as Jurassic Park' Don Winslow'Heart-pounding storytelling at its finest' T.J. Newman'One of the most entertaining novels I've read in years' Adrian McKinty________________________________Two of the bestselling storytellers of all time have created an unforgettable thriller.A once-in-a-century volcanic eruption is about to destroy the Big Island of Hawaii.But a decades-old military secret could turn the volcano into something even more terrifying...Now it's up to a handful of brave individuals to save the island - and the entire world._______________________________Readers are loving Eruption...'Absolute classic''Enthralling read''Classic Crichton and fantastically brought to a climax by Patterson''What a roller coaster ride''Great storytelling'________________________________MORE PRAISE FOR ERUPTION'Fast-moving and fun' NEW SCIENTIST'Enjoyable' TELEGRAPH'An astonishing story' SUNDAY EXPRESS'Patterson's skill as a storyteller is evident' FINANCIAL TIMES'An electrifying thriller' Essential Marbella MagazineEruption was a No. 2 Sunday Times Bestseller and No. 1 New York Times Bestseller 16/06/2024

Manchmal wissen deine Freundinnen besser, wonach du dich sehnst, als du selbst! ¿ Eine sommerliche Wohlfühlgeschichte rund um einen unvergesslichen Segeltörn in Pink!Das Letzte, das die vom Schicksal schwer gebeutelte, alleinstehende Physikerin Doro Weiß braucht, ist Urlaub! Nur ihren besten Freundinnen zuliebe lässt sie sich auf diesen Segeltörn in Kroatien ein. Von einer ¿Mission Traummann¿ oder einer Kandidatenliste ahnt sie natürlich nichts. Doch dann passiert auf einer einsamen Insel das Unmögliche und Doro bekommt die himmelblauen Augen des attraktiven Stardesigners Peer DeStorke nicht mehr aus dem Sinn. Allerdings rechnet weder er noch sie damit, einander jemals wiederzusehen. Aber das Schicksal hat eigene Pläne und überrascht Doro auch noch mit uralten Fotos von Oma Lotte, die ihr so perfekt durchgeplantes ¿schwarz-weißes¿ Leben endgültig durcheinanderwirbeln ...¿Alles währt ewig. Und nichts endet für immer. Studiere die beiden Bilder genau. Über die Jahrhunderte hinweg haben sich die beiden immer wieder begleitet, doch wie es scheint, waren sie noch nie ein Liebespaar. Vielleicht ist euch das nun in diesem Leben bestimmt.¿ Oma Lotte Der amüsante und warmherzige Wohlfühlroman von Bestsellerautorin Mira Morton über Freundschaft, Segeln und eine große Liebe, die auf unerwartete Weise älter als gedacht ist, spielt vor der traumhaften Kulisse der kroatischen Inselwelt. Der Roman ist in sich abgeschlossen.Die Romanreihe ¿Lottes Laden: Zauberhaftes Buchcafé' im Überblick:Prequel (Band 1): Schiffbruch für die LiebeBand 2: Zwei Tage HimmelBand 3: Herzprickeln im ParadiesBand 4: Herzgewitter für die LiebeWichtiger Hinweis: ¿Schiffbruch für die Liebe¿ ist die PINK CROWN Edition Neuauflage von ¿Mitten ins Herz versegelt¿ bzw. ¿Seeigel küsst man nicht¿

The square cloud, the portable tornado, and the Pirate are captured by a bungling psychotic cult. This is L.A. radio personality Earl Trout's hilarious transition to print. Includes a preview of "My First Three Years as an Idiot"

Wenn Honolulu Baby und der Ehe-Cheffi nach Hawaii reisen geht es drunter und drüber. Filmfan Markus Joél beschreibt in vielen Anekdoten die Reise eines Pärchens zu den schönsten Filmkulissen der Welt. Im Drehbuch stehen dabei viele abenteuerliche, lustige, aber auch romantische Momente. Das Buch klärt unter anderem die Fragen, warum Spiderman auf Hawaii nicht cool ist, was Alfred Hitchcock mit einem Hotelfrühstück zu tun hat, was die beiden auf Big Island auf die Palme gebracht hat, was es mit einem Mörderloch auf Kauai auf sich hat, wieso ein Rockertreff auf einer Ananasfarm stattfindet, warum in Waikiki ein zweibeiniger Lobster am Strand herumläuft, weshalb in Kauai ein riesiges Open-Air Kino steht und schließlich warum sich ein Oberstudienrat über eine Ukulele aufregt. Das Buch ist ein lebendiger Mutmacher sich von Hawaii, seiner unvergleichlichen Landschaft, seinen Menschen, seiner Musik und seinen Filmkulissen verführen zu lassen. Über 450 Seiten sind vollgepackt mit vielen Erlebnissen, über 200 Cartoons, Zeichnungen und vielen farbigen Fotos.

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Could you marry a man you've never met? Three Korean women in 1918 make a life-changing journey to Hawaii, where they will marry, having seen only photographs of their intended husbands.Different fates await each of these women. Hong-ju, who dreams of a marriage of 'natural love', meets a man who looks twenty years older than his photograph; Song-hwa, who wants to escape from her life of ridicule as the granddaughter of a shaman, meets a lazy drunkard. And then there's Willow, whose 26-year-old groom, Taewan, looks just like his image ...Real life doesn't always resemble a picture, but there's no going back. And while things don't turn out quite as they'd hoped, even for Willow, they do find something that makes their journey worthwhile - each other.

A Canadian astronomer commits suicide on a desolate mountain peak in Hawaii, and Morgan O'Brien is sent to the observatory to find his missing data.-When a Canadian astronomer dies in Hawaii, Morgan is sent to find his missing data. Someone is willing to kill to get the files before she does -- but why?

Mange kvinder blev i middelalderen stemplet som hekse og brændt på bålet. En af dem var Jeanne d’Arc. Fra at være landsbyens stille pige forvandler hun sig til en oprørsk, viljestærk kvinde, som sætter livet på spil i kamp for frihed og selvstændighed. Hendes mod, tro og udstråling bringer hende sejre, men fjender venter på hævn. Den får de, men selv under umenneskelige forhold i fængslet viser hun sin styrke.Jeanne d’Arc blev kun 19 år. Hun blev brændt på bålet, fordi hun nægtede at svigte sin tro, sit land og sin konge. Hendes mod og handlinger inspirerer stadig næsten 600 år efter hendes død. I 2020 er det 100 år siden, at hun blev ophøjet til helgen.