Mark Twain's Hawaii: A Humorous Romp through Paradise, combines Twain's own writings on Hawaii with personal reminiscences by others who met him at that time, and traces Twain's journey through the region just as he experienced it in 1866. The heavily illustrated book highlights Twain's humor, travel in the 19th century, history, social commentary, and the exotic locale. Mark Twain's wit and wisdom is timeless-his observations on Hawaii, some of which formed part of the classic Roughing It are collected here in an authoritative and entertaining volume for Twain fans and Hawaii enthusiasts.

The deepening engagement of China in Africa since the end of the cold war has led to debates about the evolving nature of this relationship. Yet the focus of analysis has largely been confined to the interactions between states. Little attention has been paid to the growing dialogue between Chinese and African civil society organizations. This collection of essays, written by scholars and activists, explores the interaction between African and Chinese nonstate actors and argues that the future of Africa-China relations rests on including such voices if a robust and vibrant engagement and a meaningful relationship are to be sustained. Chinese and African Perspectives on China in Africa assesses China's activities in Africa through patterns of investment, legal cooperation, effects on the environment, trade, aid and labor links, questions of peace, security and stability, the African Union response, possible regulatory interventions, and the future strengthening of an Africa-China CSO dialogue.

The Heroes of the Heap continue to contend with the evil unleashed across the face of Tellus. The ancient barghest Old Shuck resumes his hunt for the magical shards of an artifact that can rid him of the silver curse. Ozark the warlock is obsessed with destroying his doppleganger while tasked by his infernal patron to recover a monster of legend. The elemental Klaia and the dark druids of Cul Grey march on Druidhenge as they spread the dreaded Blight. Former Bandit King Alexandro uses his considerable guile to reconstruct the Crossroads while his alter ego works to destroy it. Crullak, Alaurel, Omar, Skullgrin, Box and Mik find their destinies intertwined once more in order to either save Tellus or destroy it.

The Heroes of the Heap continue to contend with the evil unleashed across the face of Tellus. The ancient barghest Old Shuck resumes his hunt for the magical shards of an artifact that can rid him of silver curse. Ozark the warlock is obsessed with destroying his doppleganger while tasked by his infernal patron to recover a monster of legend. The elemental Klaia and the dark druids of Cul Grey march on Druidhenge as they spread the dreaded Blight. Former Bandit King Alexandro uses his considerable guile to reconstruct the Crossroads while his alter ego works to destroy it. Crullak, Alaurel, Omar, Skullgrin, Box and Mik find their destinies intertwined once more in order to either save Tellus or destroy it.

Florida without Disney shows how you can take your own personal visit to Florida, or anywhere else for that matter, and use it to link yourself to an entire universe of knowledge, understanding and adventure. People of all ages, children and adults alike, are stimulated by: facts stranger than fiction

The master tells me that when Quentin Collins finds my heart, I can come back...Over a century ago, the first Quentin Collins built a stairway to traverse time, opening the way to countless realms of past and fortune. Now a new stairway has appeared at Collinwood, and the present-day Quentin is drawn to explore its dark path, forging an unlikely alliance with Angelique. Can she use her powers to help him, even at the risk of her own damnation?

This book of mine was a recurring dream that only stopped after putting pen to paper. Stunning controversy exists today that's spinning out of control, and we are all in too deep to see the real truths. A powerfully kept secret is contained in this book and one day we sheep must stop following blindly and make a stand, head to head. We must turn the tide before all is lost. The world is in chaos in the mid-21st century, and the predictions of the End Times seem to be coming true. Only the hidden esoteric wisdom of the breathtakingly beautiful Maia, the mystical Wicca Queen, can save the world. Armies are on the march, greedy for expansion and whatever else the Queen's magic can provide. The future hangs in the balance as world powers fight for control. Aided by her tribe, led by warrior Odin, the Templar Knights and the secret Black Pope, the Queen battles for survival, because unless a new world order is achieved, no-one is safe.