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.The Happy Isles of Oceania: Paddling the Pacific
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by: Paul Theroux

June 03, 1993
This book is a prolonged snivel about the pain of voluntarily going to places the author then found tacky, hostile or boring. By his own account he had not a moment's pleasure from his travels until he reached Hawaii, where it was all American and OK and Not Foreign. The only puzzle is why he did not at a much earlier stage of the trip get on a plane and go there direct; presumably he'd taken an advance from his publisher and had to deliver a book of some sort. The whole thing carries a moral for modern travellers: if you can't engage constructively with the places you go to, then please, please, stay at home - that way you'll be happier, the foreign people will be happier, and you won't needlessley contribute to airline CO2 emissions.
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.South Pacific and Micronesia (Lonely Planet Country Guide)
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by: Geert Cole, Leanne Logan, Brett Atkinson, Oliver Berry, Becca Blond, Celeste Brash, Jean-Bernard Carillet, Tione Chinula, Rob Crossan, Mark Dapin

October 01, 2006
This book is a prolonged snivel about the pain of voluntarily going to places the author then found tacky, hostile or boring. By his own account he had not a moment's pleasure from his travels until he reached Hawaii, where it was all American and OK and Not Foreign. The only puzzle is why he did not at a much earlier stage of the trip get on a plane and go there direct; presumably he'd taken an advance from his publisher and had to deliver a book of some sort. The whole thing carries a moral for modern travellers: if you can't engage constructively with the places you go to, then please, please, stay at home - that way you'll be happier, the foreign people will be happier, and you won't needlessley contribute to airline CO2 emissions.
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.Diving Micronesia (Aqua Quest Diving Series)
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by: Eric Hanauer

2001-10
Throughout the world of diving, there are a few Divers who are able to provide their Publishers with excellent material for their Guide Books and Eric Hanauer is one of these.

"Diving Micronesia" measures 10" x 7" and is another guide in the medium size format favoured by Aqua Quest. This is a worthy addition to a first rate series of books - throughout which, these publishers have maintained the highest standards in terms of quality of information and photography.

As with each of these guides, this book is clearly laid out with chapters on the overall subject area (complete with all the relevant information required), an overview of diving in the South Pacific and specific detail with regard to the individual countries ... Read More:
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.Moon Handbook Micronesia (Moon Handbooks) (Moon Handbooks)
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by: Neil Levy

March 26, 2004
Throughout the world of diving, there are a few Divers who are able to provide their Publishers with excellent material for their Guide Books and Eric Hanauer is one of these.

"Diving Micronesia" measures 10" x 7" and is another guide in the medium size format favoured by Aqua Quest. This is a worthy addition to a first rate series of books - throughout which, these publishers have maintained the highest standards in terms of quality of information and photography.

As with each of these guides, this book is clearly laid out with chapters on the overall subject area (complete with all the relevant information required), an overview of diving in the South Pacific and specific detail with regard to the individual countries ... Read More:
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.We, the Navigators: Ancient Art of Landfinding in the Pacific
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by: David Lewis

October 31, 1994
"We, The Navigators" is one of the first books written about polynesian navigation over great distances without benefit of any instruments except the senses of the navigators. The polynesians steered by the stars, sun, swell patterns, wind, birds, clouds, phosphorescence in the sea. "The Navigators" began training as soon as they were weened and had to memorize thousands of factors to enable then to reach islands that their ancestors had been traveling to for generations. This book is a great source for both scholars and sailors. However; be warned that if you don't have some knowledge of sailing and navigation you may not fully appreciate "We, the Navigators"
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.Diving the Pacific: Vol 1: Micronesia and the Western Pacific Islands: Vol 1 (Periplus Action Guides)
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by: David Leonard

June 29, 2001
"We, The Navigators" is one of the first books written about polynesian navigation over great distances without benefit of any instruments except the senses of the navigators. The polynesians steered by the stars, sun, swell patterns, wind, birds, clouds, phosphorescence in the sea. "The Navigators" began training as soon as they were weened and had to memorize thousands of factors to enable then to reach islands that their ancestors had been traveling to for generations. This book is a great source for both scholars and sailors. However; be warned that if you don't have some knowledge of sailing and navigation you may not fully appreciate "We, the Navigators"
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.Nest in the Wind: Adventures in Anthropology on a Tropical Island
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by: Martha C. Ward

1989-01
I lived on Pohnpei for a year in the early '90's. I picked up this book to see how well the author described the island and the customs. I was amazed and continually delighted with how she detailed the rituals, feasts and problems of Pohnpei. She absolutely captures the feelings that are associated with living on Pohnpei, and does a great job incorporating those into the book. I found myself wanting to go back to the island, and wishing that I had taken the time to learn more details of this fascinating place. This easy-to-read book is great for people that are interested in anthropolgy, other cultures, Pohnpei or even Micronesia in general.
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.Lonely Planet : Diving and Snorkelling Guide to Guam and Yap
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by: Tim Rock

January 01, 1999
I lived on Pohnpei for a year in the early '90's. I picked up this book to see how well the author described the island and the customs. I was amazed and continually delighted with how she detailed the rituals, feasts and problems of Pohnpei. She absolutely captures the feelings that are associated with living on Pohnpei, and does a great job incorporating those into the book. I found myself wanting to go back to the island, and wishing that I had taken the time to learn more details of this fascinating place. This easy-to-read book is great for people that are interested in anthropolgy, other cultures, Pohnpei or even Micronesia in general.
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.Guam and Yap (Lonely Planet Diving & Snorkeling Guides)
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by: Tim Rock

1994-04
I lived on Pohnpei for a year in the early '90's. I picked up this book to see how well the author described the island and the customs. I was amazed and continually delighted with how she detailed the rituals, feasts and problems of Pohnpei. She absolutely captures the feelings that are associated with living on Pohnpei, and does a great job incorporating those into the book. I found myself wanting to go back to the island, and wishing that I had taken the time to learn more details of this fascinating place. This easy-to-read book is great for people that are interested in anthropolgy, other cultures, Pohnpei or even Micronesia in general.
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.Chuuk Lagoon, Pohnpei and Kosrae (Lonely Planet Diving & Snorkeling Guides)
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by: Tim Rock

May 01, 2000
This book will certainly give you an idea about the joys of diving in the Micronesian islands and the layout and pictures are great. The problem is that it falls under LonelyPlanet publications which are normaly full of useful information, this book falls short for anybody trying to find out all they need to know for an independent trip as is usaually layed out in LP books.

The information given is the same as you can obtain from web sites and dive brochures, if all you need is location and depth then go ahead but if you are expecting a full LP detailed publication then don't bother.
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