This book deals with the ancient history of Fiji.The Fiji is an island country in the South Pacific Ocean that gained its independence in 1970. This former British colony consisting of an archipelago, the most important in Polynesia, lies between 15° and 20° South.The first western contact with Fiji was made in 1643 when Captain Abel Tasman entered Fijian waters and sighted several islands and reefs without realizing the nature of his discovery. Over a hundred years later, ...

"A Racial Study of the Fijians" by Norman E. Gabel delves into the complex racial dynamics and anthropological aspects of the Fijian people. Gabel meticulously examines the physical characteristics, cultural practices, and social structures of the Fijians, providing a comprehensive overview of their identity. The book highlights the interplay between race and culture, offering insights into how these elements shape the lives of the Fijian population. Gabel's work is significant for those i...

In "A Racial Study of the Fijians," Norman E. Gabel presents a comprehensive analysis of the diverse racial and ethnic identities within Fiji, combining rigorous ethnographic research with a critical lens on colonial and post-colonial influences. Gabel's literary style is characterized by an academic rigor and clarity, employing qualitative analysis to explore the interactions and stratifications among the indigenous Fijian population. This work situates itself amid anthropological and soc...

An infestation of supersized vermin with a hunger for raw meat? CHECK.An estranged son staying for the summer? CHECK.An intense fear of rats? DOUBLE-CHECK.Sam Shaw’s life has flipped upside down. Pets and tenants in his Bronx brownstone begin to disappear. Left behind is a wake of carnage.All evidence points to a hybrid colony of vicious white-tailed rats that has moved into the ba...

**"Pitch-perfect." —People"You won’t be able to quit these characters." —goopThe addictive novel about four young friends navigating the cutthroat world of classical music and their complex relationships with each other, as ambition, passion, and love intertwine over the course of their lives.**Jana. Brit. Daniel. Henry. They would never have been friends if they hadn't needed each other. They would never have found each other except for the art wh...

**A Belletrist Book Club Pick“Riveting . . . Lightbreakers is a marvel. . . propulsive and unforgettable.”–Washington Post“You will love this genre-busting book. . . A beautiful meditation of grief, time, and love.” –Samin NosratWhat would you give to relive the past?**Maya, an artist, and Noah, a quantum physicist, share an insatiable curiosity about the world. But their happy marriage has a shadow over it: Serena, the child Noah had with ...

A forbidden treasure awakens a centuries-old curse. An unexpected tropical threat. An ally hiding in plain sight.To celebrate Bradley’s high school graduation, O’Connor takes the Detest-A-Pest crew to Club Niho‘gula on the remote and beautiful Hawaiian island of Lanai. But trouble tends to follow O’Connor everywhere she goes...Strange creatures attack guests in broad daylight. The locals blame the attacks on the Legend of Pepehi Waapa – the boat killer....

The mind-blowing beginning of a futuristic series about the seductive nature of a perfect virtual world and how far one girl will go to uncover the truth behind the illusions.A new technology is sweeping the country. To enter Elusion®, you need an app, a visor, and a wristband, and you'll be virtually transported to an exotic destination where adventure comes without the complications or consequences of real life. When there are accusations that Elusion is addictive and dangerous, ...

Gabe Gabel has written the book she wishes she had been able to find when she started her professional career thirty years ago. It is really a two part book. One part concentrates on the bronze sculpture. Art collectors will find the step by step explanation of the casting process extremely educational. Artists who wish to learn more about doing a bronze sculpture will not only like that part, but the complete how-to-do-it discussion will cover everything they need to know about taking a s...

Suspense, adventure, and mystery abound during a multigenerational family trip to a luxury resort on a private island.Sam, Lily and Jordan don’t live near one another, but they take a trip together every year. This summer, their elusive grandmother is paying for their families to visit Paradise, an all-inclusive luxury resort off the Florida Keys. The kids – three junior high cousins, ages 12 and 13 – are pumped.Paradise is a private island with multiple sw...

Spend an hour with Denise. It will change your life.. . . or several hours as you invite Denise Gabel's can-do mindset into your life. Today. Right now. Because anything is possible. You can take on anything.Denise is a Can-do-ologist™. (Didn't know that was a thing? Well, you will soon, as you learn how anything is possible with a can-do mindset.) Her hand is stretched out, inviting you to stand in your authentic power, generate your own happiness, and hel...

This remarkable work situates the great Karl Mannheim not only in the Austro-Hungarian empire, but in Hungary and especially in the intellectual fever pitch of pre-war Budapest, with its plethora of revisionist Marxists, anarchists, and intellectuals from a variety of areas who brought radical ideas into the mainstream of biological and social sciences. As Gabel reminds us, Budapest provided a special environment in which the cross-currents of Europe met, and was uniquely devoid of the xen...