{"product_id":"nalu-isbn-9798217034604","title":"Nalu","description":"\u003cb\u003eA visually stunning and culturally rich exploration of surfing, the oldest sport in North America and an integral part of Hawaiian society that dates back more than 1,000 years.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eModern surfing culture has existed for only about 100 years. Even the word \"surfing\" was a Western invention created in the 1800s by early visitors to Hawaiʻi, who had no idea how to describe the sight of Hawaiians riding waves. Little did those Westerners know that Hawaiians already had a name for it: heʻe nalu, or wave-sliding.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor ancient Hawaiians, this indigenous pastime was more than just a sport or recreation; it was a vital aspect of their society. Heʻe nalu had its own rituals, holidays, shrines, and mythology. When the waves were right, entire villages would abandon their duties to play in the ocean. Men, women, and children would all dive in—riding, competing, flirting, and socializing in the water. Kings and queens claimed the best waves for themselves. Handcrafted boards would be blessed by in a sacred ceremony.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eContaining a mix of gorgeous modern and archival surfing photography, surfing proverbs, ceremonies, and legends of ancient Hawaiʻi, and stories and advice from modern water-sport icons, \u003ci\u003eNalu \u003c\/i\u003eprovides a comprehensive look at surfing's mother culture and the people who have perfected it. Co-authored by Dr. Marie Alohalani Brown, a distinguished scholar of Hawaiian language and lifelong practitioner of Hawaiian water culture, and Ian Lendler, an award-winning author and dedicated surfer, \u003ci\u003eNalu\u003c\/i\u003e draws from historical texts, many of which Alohalani has translated into English for the first time. A vibrant celebration of a time-honored tradition, \u003ci\u003eNalu\u003c\/i\u003e is an essential read for those seeking a deeper understanding of surfing, and anyone who feels a connection to the ocean.\u003cb\u003eDr. Marie Alohalani Brown, \u003c\/b\u003eKanaka ʻŌiwi (Hawaiian), is one of the world's leading experts on Hawaiian mythology and one of a handful of scholars who focuses on primary Hawaiian-language resources such as nineteenth-century Hawaiian-language newspapers. She is a professor of Hawaiian religion at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa and the author of \u003ci\u003eHawaiian Myths, Gods, and Legends\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eKa Poʻe Moʻo Akua: Hawaiian Reptilian Water Deities\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eFacing the Spears of Change: The Life and Legacy of John Papa ʻĪʻī\u003c\/i\u003e; and co-author with Cristina Bacchilega of \u003ci\u003eThe Penguin’s Book of Mermaids.\u003c\/i\u003e In 2019, she was one of the thirty-eight kūpuna (elders) who were arrested while trying to protect the sacred mountain Mauna Kea. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eIan Lendler\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of \u003ci\u003eThe First Dinosaur\u003c\/i\u003e, which \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e named a \"Best of the Year,\" and \u003ci\u003eAlcoholica Esoterica\u003c\/i\u003e, which was featured on NPR and in \u003ci\u003eThe Wall Street Journal\u003c\/i\u003e. He has written many award-winning children’s picture books and graphic novels, including \u003ci\u003eThe Fable Life of Aesop \u003c\/i\u003eand The Stratford Zoo Presents series. His writing has appeared in \u003ci\u003eThe San Francisco Chronicle\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eMental Floss\u003c\/i\u003e, and on CNN. He lives in Northern California, where he is an avid surfer.","brand":"Clarkson Potter","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48233424748773,"sku":"NP9798217034604","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9798217034604.jpg?v=1767733440","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/nalu-isbn-9798217034604","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}