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a compilation of stories and legends, which have appeared scattered in a variety of publications and for the first time, have now been published into a book. The major themes of the stories cover the topics of creation, the origin of islands and places, social customs, animal tales, oral history, and stories of the famous Marshallese trickster “Letao”. 188pages, Jane Dawning, Dirk H.R. Spennemann, and Margaret Bennett. RMI Historic Preservation Office, 1992. | $20.00 | |
| introduces 6 stories from Micronesia(Marshalls, Guam, Yap), with appropriate reading level for children (7-8th grade). 53 pages with some illustrations in black and white, Bo Flood, Fulcrum Publishing, 1996. | $20.00 | ||
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is a collective work on old Marshallese folktales and oral histories, which have not been published in a book form. Also, this book was written in both English and Marshallese language in one book for the first time. 134pages, Terry Mote, Donna K. Stone, Kinuko Kowata and Bernice Joash. Alele Museum, 1999. | $20.00 | |
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is a selection of reading on Micronesian History beginning Magellan's visit to the Marianas in 1521, and ending with the initiation of American civilian administration by the U.S. Interior Department in 1951. 538 pages in large book format, edited by Francis XX. Hezel, S.J., and M. L. Berg. | $50.00 |
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prepares separate essays to discuss from the editorial viewpoint, besides original one which was written on the basis of Forster's participation in James Cook's second voyage of 1772-1775, and published in 1778. 446 pages with illustrations, Nicholas Thomas, et al.(Editor), University of Hawai'i Press, 1996. | $57.00 |
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explains the history of the appearance, activities and ultimate expulsion of the Japanese in Micronesia. The book's main concern is with the Japanese presence and not the Islanders' but much general history of this period is covered. 382 pages, Mark R. Peattier, University of Hawai'i Press, 1988. | $27.00 |
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is a collection of studies dealing with the social cultural effects and meaning of World War II in the Pacific Islands. It deals mostly with the islanders perspective of the war and their encounters with Japanese, American and Australian soldiers. These narratives reflect the importance of the events of the war, which are recalled in stories and ceremonies today, had on individuals as well as whole societies. 433 pages, edited by Geoffrey M. White & Lamont Lindstrom, University of Hawaii Press, 1989. | $37.00 |
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fills a need for better understanding of how the Islands have come to be what they are, which is written for presentation at a symposium on the future of the Marshall Islands held at Hofstra University in October 1997. 42 pages, Kevin Hart, Marshall Islands Publishing, 1997. | $15.00 |
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introduces sunken ships of Bikini Atoll with many photographs, and brief history about the U.S. nuclear testing program in the Marshall Islands. 204 pages, James P. Delgado, University of Hawaii Press, 1996. | $24.00 |
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is about the U.S. nuclear testing program in the Marshall Islands. "Crossroads was unique", says the author. "It was more than tests for weapons effects. It was rivalry between the Army and Navy, the birth of the Atomic Energy Commission." 415 pages, Jonathan M. Weisgall, Naval Institute Press, 1994. | $40.00 |
| is a historical account of the U.S. atomic testing program in the Pacific during the 1940’s and 1950’s. 44 pages, Giff Johnson, Micronesia Support Committee, 1983. (Out of print-xerox copies available) | $20.00 | |
| discusses the history, social setting and recent political developments at the Kwajalien Missile Range. 69 pages, Giff Johnson, Pacific Concerns Resource Center, 1984. (Out of print-xerox copies available) | $25.00 |
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explains about geographical background, oral traditions/history, traditional sites, Ethnographic documentation, traditional cultures, etc. 312 pages with black and white photos, illustration, and maps, Dirk H.R. Spennemann, RMI Historic Preservation Office, Marshall Islands, 1993. | $20.00 |
| explains about Marshallese traditional dress, tattoo, and its meaning . 233 pages with Tables, 84 photos and illustration, Dirk H.R. Spennemann, RMI Historic Preservation Office, Marshall Islands, 1992. | $20.00 | |
| written by the elected members of the Constitutional Convention and signed on December 231, 1978, legally established by the Republic of the Marshall Islands. 57 pages, Micronitor News, Majuro, RMI. May 1984. | $10.00 | |
| contains step by step information to the preparing of a Marshall Islands basket, with special emphasis on the finely stitched Tenerife designs. 82 pages with over hundreds black and white photos & illustrations, Judy Mulford, Wonder Publications, 1991. | $15.00 | |
| Derived from the very successful Taste of the Tropics, first published in the 1970s, this revised and updated cookbook uses the latest nutritional information and culinary techniques to show how to prepare over 200 recipes using the fruits, vegetables, grains, fish, poultry, and meats of the Pacific area. Susan Parkinson, Peggy Stacy, and Adrian Mattinson 1995, 112 pp. ISBN 0-8248-1791-5, softcover | $23.00 | |
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explains about the procedure and method to conserve World War II historic sites in the Marshall Islands. 197 pages with black and white photos and figures, Dirk H.R. Spennemann, RMI Historic Preservation Office, 1993. | $20.00 |
| is a report on cultural resource management needs in the Republic of the Marshall Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia, and the Republic of Palau. 58 pages with black and white pictures, U.S. Dept of the Interior/ National Park Service, 1990. | $20.00 | |
| explains about the historic site during World War II in the Marshall Islands. Vol. 1: Torwa, Vol.2: Wotje, Vol.3:Jaluit, Vol.4: Mili, Vol.5: Tourism. Henrik Christiansen, RMI Historic Preservation Office, 1994. | 1 set $100.00 | |
| explains about archaeology and its resources, traditional resources in Majuro. 543 pages with black and white photos, tables and figures, Dirk H.R. Spennemann, RMI Historic Preservation Office, 1993. | $70.00 |
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| is a course of 30 lessons designed to give the student a basic fluency in the Marshallese language, and a feeling for its structure that will enable him to converse freely with islanders on a broad range of subjects without additional formal instruction. 438 pages, Byron w. Bender, University of Hawaii Press, 1978. | $20.00 | |
| explains useful Marshallese phrases in the classroom, office, home, etc. by its scene, whereas basic terms such as greeting, counting number. 35 pages, Thompson Keju, Carol O'Connor, Alfred Capelle, University of Guam, 1994 | $20.00 |
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is a completion work of plants and vegetation in the Marshall Islands. It also deals with traditional use of plants, environmental change and conservation. 110 pages with tables and illustration, Mark Merlin, Alfred Capelle, et al., East-West Center, University of Hawaii, 2nd ed, 1997. | $30.00 |
| contains beautiful color photographs of fishes, introduces identification, location, ecology life, and habitats of fishes in Micronesia. 216 pages, Robert F. Myers, Coral Graphics, 1999. | $50.00 | |
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explains about food habit, traditional food for feasts and ceremonial presentations, etc in the Pacific islands after the Western Contact. 298 pages with tables and figures, Nancy J. Pollock, The Institute for Polynesian Studies, Brigham Young University, 1992. | $37.00 |
| explains about ecosystems related its climate, soil&forest communities and its use, aquatic habitats, coral reef and its use, island population and sustainability to use of resources wisely, etc. 399pages with over 400 references, glossary, index and illustrations, color photos, Christopher S. Lobban et al., University of Guam Press, 1997. | $52.00 |
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Discusses ways in which Pacific Islanders make distinctions between themselves and others. The essays focus on symbols, meanings, and indigenous interpretations of cultural distinctiveness. Westerners tend to see ethnicity as a matter of more emphasis on enviornment, behavior, and performances. 323 pages, Edited by Linnekin & Poyer, University of Hawaii Press, 1990. |
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is a series of essays concerned with Hawaii's germs and genocide in a historical point of view. 326 pages, O.A. Bushnell, University of Hawai'i Press, 1993. | |
| presents a history of the contact between Maori and European in New Zealand between 1642-1772, which is based on the voyage of James Cook with the Endeavour. 477 pages with tables and illustrations, Anne Salmond, University of Hawaii Press, 1992. | ||
| presents a history of the Islands of Pohnpei to 1890, an insightful mixture of cultural anthropology, archaeology, oral traditions, and archival history of the Islands of Pohnpei. 320 pages, David Hanlon, University of Hawaii Press, 1988. |
| Welcome to the Marshall Islands | Shows general information about Marshall Islands for tourists. English narration and Japanese narration are available. |
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| Ep an ri-Majol: Marshallese Dance | Shows Marshallese style traditional/modarn dances. Marshallese narration only | $20.00 |
| Marshallese traditional knowledge: Sailing/Navigation |
Overviews Marshallese navigation system and its history. English narration only | $20.00 |
| Waan Aelon Kein: Walap in Enewetak | "Waan Aelon Kein (Canoes of these islands) project was started
upon a purpose of preserving traditional canoe building methods. This video
shows the process of creating Marshallese traditional canoe (Waan). English and Marshallese narration are available. |
$20.00 |
| Marshall Islands Map | Shows Republic of the Marshall Islands, with small atoll maps of Kwajalein, Jaluit, and Wotje. Local made with black and white. | $10.00 |
| Micronesian Map | Covers Republic of the Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, and Republic of Palau. Made in the Trust Territory period, but most accurate, with colors. | $17.00 |
| Oceania Map | Covers Pacific Rim, identified Pacific countries with various colors. Laminated. | $25.00 |