A Little Book Of Aloha

A collection of the author's favorite Hawaiian proverbs that extoll the virtues of the aloha spirit.

A Little Book of Aloha: Ocean Wisdom is the third book in the award-winning A Little Book of Aloha series. International journalist, Renata Provenzano, explores the harmony of our relationship with the ocean according to Hawaiian wisdom. From across the Islands surfers, ocean masters, healers, artists, scientists and cultural practitioners talk story about honoring the ocean as a primal source of creation, spirituality, art, ecology and play. In Hawai‘i the spirit of aloha is a warriorlike respect for everything meaningful to human life - interacting with love, kindness, preservation of nature, wellbeing and a gentleness towards everything not yet understood, including ourselves. A Little Book of Aloha: Ocean Wisdom magnificently honors our mysterious ancient connection and human relationship with the ocean . . . Hawaiian style.

People all over the world travel to the Hawaiian islands to feel a sense of peace and happiness. The warm sun, white sand beaches, and crystal blue waters give us a sense of place that we rarely experience in our busy lives. But what if there is a way to feel the love and healing of Hawaii every day, even if we aren't in the beautiful islands? What if we could bring aloha home? With the Aloha State of Mind, Hawaii is never far. Using examples from the Hawaiian language, culture, history, and ecosystem, as well as personal stories, Leialoha Humpherys brings 24 Hawaiian values to life. These universal values teach us how to: -Bring aloha home-Endure challenges with grace-Develop inner peace -Elevate self confidence and compassion-Heal, strengthen, and create meaningful relationships -Increase trust in God-And more! We don't have to wait impatiently for our next vacation to Hawaii. Our hope, happiness, and healing is available to us right now. When we live the Aloha State of Mind, we create paradise right where we are.

An indigenous Hawai'ian colour adventure, featuring older brother Kalani teaching a gaggle of keiki their colours on a Saturday fishing trip.

Describes all the different meanings of aloha.

From a Maui native and food blogger comes a gorgeous cookbook of 85 fresh and sunny recipes reflects the major cultures that have influenced local Hawaiʻi food over time: Native Hawaiian, Chinese, Japanese, Portuguese, Korean, Filipino, and Western. IACP AWARD FINALIST • NAMED ONE OF THE BEST COOKBOOKS OF THE YEAR BY NPR AND LIBRARY JOURNAL In Aloha Kitchen, Alana Kysar takes you into the homes, restaurants, and farms of Hawaiʻi, exploring the cultural and agricultural influences that have made dishes like plate lunch and poke crave-worthy culinary sensations with locals and mainlanders alike. Interweaving regional history, local knowledge, and the aloha spirit, Kysar introduces local Hawaiʻi staples like saimin, loco moco, shave ice, and shoyu chicken, tracing their geographic origin and history on the islands. As a Maui native, Kysar’s roots inform deep insights on Hawaiʻi’s multiethnic culture and food history. In Aloha Kitchen, she shares recipes that Hawaiʻi locals have made their own, blending cultural influences to arrive at the rich tradition of local Hawaiʻi cuisine. With transporting photography, accessible recipes, and engaging writing, Kysar paints an intimate and enlightening portrait of Hawaiʻi and its cultural heritage.