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'Chicken Soup' from Maui
Kihei, Maui, writers Jennifer Anderson and Eve Eschner-Hogan, are among those whose true stories have been accepted for publication in "Chicken Soup for the Ocean Lover's Soul."The new book in the inspirational series celebrates the sea through the personal tales, plus photographs by ocean artist Wyland.
Anderson's story, "This Magic Moment," tells the story of a diver's exciting firsthand physical and emotional encounter with a 15-foot manta ray.
Eschner-Hogan's story, "Ebb and Flow," recounts an experience with a pod of dolphins, in which the line between animals and humans was blurred. Also accepted was her compassionate story, "Octopus's Garden," depicting a pivotal moment in her relationship with a sea captain.
The book is in stores now, at $12.95 for 400 pages with color inserts, along with other "Chicken Soup" titles such as "Chicken Soup for the Soul of Hawaii," for holiday gift-giving.
'Sacred Sites' celebrated
'Ai Pohaku Press and Native Books celebrate the release of "Na Wahi Kapu O Maui (The Sacred Sites of Maui," a book of duotone photographs by Kapulani Landgraf, with free launch and reception from 3 to 5 p.m. today.The event takes place at Native Books/Na Mea Hawai'i, at the ewa end of Ward Warehouse.
To coincide with the release, Landgraf's silver gelatin prints will also be featured on the Aupuni Artwall through Jan. 10.
The book and exhibition document pominent geographical, cultural and archeological features within 12 traditional land divisions of Maui.
Maui's rapid growth has made it increasingly difficult to protect and preserve Hawaiian cultural landscapes and archeological sites.
The 116 images in the 232-page hardcover book are accompanied by text in Hawaiian and English. The book is priced at $59.95.
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