Product Description: In this revision of his best-selling text, Charles Zastrow has added much that is new, including a conceptual framework for generalist practice; up-to-date illustrations of current social problems; a fresh new two-color design (featuring new photos, new illustrations, and new cartoons); and many new topics...read more

Product Description: A perfect gift book for admirers of Scottish culture, sailing enthusiasts, island lovers, and all those who appreciate the stunning beauty of Scotland's natural landscapeHamish Haswell-Smith casts off in his 41-foot sloop Jandara, armed with his sketch pad and a route map of a journey first taken by Martin Martin in 1703...read more

From the abandoned crofts of Mingulay and the standing stones of Orkney to the white beaches of Colonsay and the spectacular Cuillins of Skye, this is the first complete gazetteer to cover all of Scotland’s many hundreds of islands, including those which are uninhabited and those which are notoriously difficult to reach. Packed with information on access, anchorages, points of historical or natural interest, and things to do and see, this fascinating compendium provides indispensable information for touring, for browsing, for reference, and for all of those travelers who wish to experience some of the most beautiful and remote places in the world. No other book begins to emulate the range and depth of the information contained in The Scottish Islands. Complete with full-color illustrations and relief maps of all the main islands, this is both an impressive work of reference and a fascinating personal view of Scotland’s distant outposts.

Product Description: Although beautiful in themselves, these islands serve as spectacular vantage points for the magnificent scenery in the area. From the great amphitheatre of the Firth of Lorne to the grandeur of the Cuillins from Soay, this book is a unique portrait of Scotland's forgotten islands...read more

Product Description: The islands off the west coast of Scotland contain some of the most spectacular and unspoilt scenery in the whole of Europe. From the glacier-worn summits of Arran to the wave-lashed sand dunes on Tiree; from the silent moors of Jura to the raucous seabird colonies of Colonsay; from the medieval legacy of the carved crosses on Islay to the crumbling cottages of the nineteenth-century crofters on Mull, these islands are celebrated not only for their extraordinary natural beauty but also for their unique history...read more

Product Description: Hamish Haswell-Smith follows on from his best-selling "The Scottish Islands" with this new work, "An Island Odyssey". And odyssey it is. It is a year-long voyage through the Scottish islands presenting an island a week - 52 in all...read more (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

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