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Dictionary of the Hawaiian Language
by Lorrin Andrews

A faithful reproduction of Andrews' work, this edition includes introductions by Noenoe K. Silva, Ph.D. and Albert J. Shutz, Ph.D. The roots of A Dictionary of the Hawaiian Language go back to the late 1820s, when Lorrin Andrews arrived in Hawai'i and began a systematic study of Hawaiian, which grew into a love of the language that was to continue for forty years. In 1865, Lorrin Andrews' A Dictionary of the Hawaiian Language was produced with its purpose of assisting speakers using a living language. This resourceful dictionary provides a rare and valuable glimpse into mid-nineteenth century Hawaiian culture and thought. To preserve authenticity of the original dictionary, the content has not been changed, with the exception of obvious English misspellings, therefore the okina (distinguishing glottal stops) and the kahako (distinguishing long vowels) used in present day are not included in the book.
Soft cover, 6 1/4" x 9". 567 pages.
$13.95
Order Number: 22714
Hawaiian at a Glance
by Albert Schutz
"Hawaiian At A Glance" is a pocket sized reference book that gives an overview of; pronunciation (vowels, consonants, syllables, accent), grammatical rules, common phrases, numbers, vocabulary (cultural words, words in songs, words used in English, the Hawaiian alphabet, as well as the similarity between the hawaiian language and its relative Polynesian language.
Soft cover, 4" x 6".
8 pages.
$2.95
Order Number: 23638
New Pocket Hawaiian Dictionary
by Mary Kawena Puki and Samuel H. Elbert
In a compact and portable format, this dictionary contains more than ten thousand entries, a welcome chapter on grammar explained in non-technical terms, and a pronunciation guide. This book also contains a huge section of names translated into Hawaiian.
Soft cover, 4" x 7".
272 pages.
$5.95
Order Number: 893128
Hawaiian Names English Names
by Eileen M. Root
If you want to find your Hawaiian name or give your child or pet a Hawaiian name then this is the book!  Today most people choose a name because "it sounds nice". In ancient Hawaii, and indeed in most traditional societies a name involved more than its sound.  A name (inoa) was a possession, an influence for good or evil and perhaps a part of a societies history. Ones inoa was a precious personal possession and also a force in its own right. Although a person possessed his or her name, he or she was also possessed by the name. Once spoken, the inoa assumed a mystical existence and the power to help or harm the bearer. And, so went the belief, the more a name was spoken, the more powerful it came, and the more powerful the influence - good or evil.
Soft cover
163 pages.
$9.95
Order Number: 630625
Handy Hawaiian Dictionary
by Henry P. Judd, Mary Kawena Pukui, and John F.G. Stokes
This collaborative work of three leading authorities on the Hawaiian language offers a Hawaiian-English and English-Hawaiian dictionary of over 5,000 words. Easy to use and understand, it includes an introduction to the Hawaiian alphabet, pronunciation guide and grammatical notes. Anyone interested in learning the Hawaiian language will find the Handy Hawaiian Dictionary a must!
Soft cover
320 pages.
$6.95
Order Number: 471125
Illustrated Hawaiian Dictionary
by Kahikahealani Wight
The Illustrated Hawaiian Dictionary is the ideal resource for beginning speakers and students of the Hawaiian language and anyone interested in Hawaiian language, history and culture.
Hard Cover
272 pages.
$29.95
Order Number: 060569
Hawaiian Language
by Henry P. Judd
An introduction to the Hawaiian language, with 83 lessons in grammar and vocabulary. Includes a Hawaiian-English dictionary.
Soft cover
117 pages.
$8.95
Order Number: 492064

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