Now in its 8th edition, The Rough Guide to the Greek Islands is the definitive guidebook to this fantastic region. This full-color edition has been completely revamped and updated with new user-friendly accommodation and eating reviews and crystal-clear maps, but still holds onto all the best features of the guidebook, such as detailed background and a journalistic eye for detail. Get the low down on island hopping from Corfu to Kós, read insider tips on the best beaches to escape the crowds, and discover the choicest resorts from boutique to backpacker. Read expert information on everything Greek — from Homer to hiking. As our readers put it, this is "simply the best guide you can get," "packed with accurate, practical detail," "the most complete, and the most readable and frank" of the guidebooks. Travel like you mean it, with The Rough Guide to the Greek Islands.

The Rough Guide to the Greek Islands

Travel

John Fisher

Greg Ward

Nick Edwards

John Malathronas

Carol Palioudakis

Europe

Rough Guides

INTRODUCTION 
California is America squared. It’s the place you go to find more America than you ever thought possible. 
What’s Wrong with America by Scott Bradfield 
Perhaps no region of the world has been as idealized as California, and few, if any, actually manage to live up to the hype to the same degree. Justly celebrated for its sun, sand, surf, and sea, it has a whole lot more besides, such as high mountain ranges, Gold Rush ghost towns, glitzy cities, deep primeval forests, and hot, dry deserts. 
California doesn’t dwell too much on the past, and, in some ways, represents the ultimate "now" society, with all that entails. Urban life is very much lived in the fast lane, and conspicuous consumption is often emphasized to the exclusion of almost everything else. But this is only one side of the coin, and the deeper sense of age here often gets skimmed over. Once you get out of the cities, however, it is readily apparent in the landscape: dense groves of ancient trees, primitive rock carvings left by the aboriginal Native American culture, and the eerie ghost towns of the Gold Rush pioneers. A land of superlatives, California really is full of the oldest, the tallest, the largest, the most spectacular – all of which go far beyond local bravura. 
It’s important to bear in mind, too, that the supposed "superficiality" of California and Californians is largely a myth, one grounded in LA’s position as entertainment, theme park, and beach culture capital of America, as well as the perception that San Francisco – or, just as much, nearby cities like Berkeley and Santa Cruz – serves as some sort of bastion of the lunatic fringe. But this is an image promoted as much by Americans on the East Coast as visitors to the state, even if the area’s endeavors to gain cultural credibility can sometimes seem brash. 
Politically, California’s probably the USA’s most schizophrenic state, home to some of its most reactionary figures – Ronald Reagan and Richard Nixon to name but two – yet also the source of some of the country’s most progressive political movements. Some of the fiercest protests of the Sixties emanated from here, and in many ways this is still the heart of liberal America. Consider the level of environmental awareness, which puts the smoky East to shame, and the fact that California has helped set the standard for the rest of the US (if not the world) regarding gay pride and social permissiveness. The region is economically crucial as well, with the cash-flush entertainment field dominated by California’s film industry and ascendant music business; even in the increasingly important financial markets, Los Angeles has become a major player.

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Jeff Dickey

Mark Ellwood

Paul Whitfield

The Rough Guide to Greece is the ultimate handbook to the Greek mainland and the islands – from cosmopolitan Athens to the little-known one-village outcrops. The guide includes a 24-page full-colour introduction, with the authors pick of the country''s highlights in the ''things not to miss'' section. Every metre of this diverse country is covered, from the stunning beaches of northeast Pílio to the dramatic Byzantine town of Mystra. For each area, there are comprehensive and insightful listings of the best hotels, guest houses, restaurants, cafes, bars and clubs. There is also informative advice on a wide range of activities, from bird-watching at the Préspa lakes to windsurfing at Vassilikí and hiking on Mount Olympus. Finally, the Contexts section provides detailed accounts of the country''s history, culture, mythology and wildlife.

The Rough Guide to Greece - 10th edition

Marc Dubin

Mark Ellingham

Lance Chilton

Natania Jansz

The eighth edition of The Rough Guide to California explores the state in its entirety, from the urban hotspots of San Francisco and Los Angeles to the natural beauty of Yosemite National Park and the Lake Tahoe area. The guide includes practical details on camping and hiking in Sequoia, Death Valley, and the other great National Parks and also covers highlights to the east, including Las Vegas and the Grand Canyon. Throughout there are critical reviews of hotels and restaurants in all price ranges, and the lowdown on the coolest clubs and bars. The detailed contexts section provides background on the state''s history, wildlife, and reviews of the best books and movies on California.

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United States

The Rough Guide to the USA is your definitive state-by-state guidebook to this vast and fascinating country. From a baseball game in Chicago and Yellowstone’s National Park to the towering Washington Monument and the astonishing southwest desert, the full-colour introduction highlights all the ‘things-not-to-miss’. There are insider reviews of all the best places to stay, eat and drink, both on and off the beaten track, with the new ‘Author’s Pick’ feature highlighting the very best options. There is plenty of expert advice on a multitude of activities, from hiking in the Grand Canyon to experiencing New York Coty nightlife. The guide takes a detailed look at the country’s history, culture and people and comes complete with maps and plans for every region, state and major city.
The Rough Guide to the USA is like having a local friend plan your trip!

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Samantha Cook

JD Dickey

A comprehensive guidebook to California with full coverage of the state’s sights and attractions and detailed listings of accommodation – from budget to upscale - restaurants and nightlife. In-depth coverage of all the national and state parks and reserves, including Death Valley, Sequoia, Yosemite and Lassen, with detailed information on hiking, rafting, and other outdoor activities. A full-colour section introduces California, and three new full-colour inserts explore California food and drink, opportunities for outdoor pursuits and Californian music. From stuffing your face with tacos in San Diego to searching for Lemurians around Mt Shasta, this guide brings California to life. 
 Make the most of your time with The Rough Guide to California

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"The Rough Guide to Greece" has been the definitive guidebook to the country for 30 years. This new full-colour edition has been completely revamped and updated, keeping all our best features like detailed background and a journalistic eye for detail, but with new user-friendly accommodation, eating reviews and crystal-clear maps. Get the lowdown on Greece's world class attractions from the Acropolis to Crete's Minoan Palaces. Rediscover Athens and find the perfect bars to kick off a night out. Read insider tips on the best beaches to escape the crowds, the choicest accommodation from boutique to backpacker plus information on how to hike the Samarian Gorge, windsurf off Corfu or hire a yacht in the Cyclades. As our readers put it: "a superb bit of kit - and as essential as a pair of shorts", "what really shines through is the writers love of the subject", "entertaining and a wealth of information". Make the most of your time, with "The Rough Guide to Greece".

The Rough Guide To Greece (Rough Guides)

JEFFREY KENNEDY

Do No Harm, In Stitches, Trust Me I'm a Junior Doctor, The Prison Doctor 4 Books Collection Set

Henry Marsh

W&N/Friday Project Limited/Hodder Paperbacks/HQ Non-Fiction

Please Note That The Following Individual Books As Per Original ISBN and Cover Image In this Listing shall be Dispatched Collectively: In Stitches, Trust Me I'm a Junior Doctor, The Prison Doctor, Better Atul Gawande 4 Books Collection Set: In Stitches: From dealing with cardiac arrests and car accidents, to people with Arrest Avoidance Syndrome and others who haven t quite read the big red sign above their heads as they walk into A&amp;E, In Stitches paints a vivid picture of what it s really like working at the sharp end of the NHS today. In Stitches: From dealing with cardiac arrests and car accidents, to people with Arrest Avoidance Syndrome and others who haven t quite read the big red sign above their heads as they walk into A&amp;E, In Stitches paints a vivid picture of what it s really like working at the sharp end of the NHS today. Trust Me, I'm a (Junior) Doctor: Starting on the evening before he begins work as a doctor, this book charts Max Pemberton's touching and funny journey through his first year in the NHS. Progressing from youthful idealism to frank bewilderment, Max realises how little his job is about 'saving people' and how much of his time is taken up by signing forms and trying to figure out all the important things no one has explained yet. The Prison Doctor: Dr Amanda Brown has treated inmates in the UK's most infamous prisons - first in young offenders' institutions, then at the notorious Wormwood Scrubs and finally at Europe's largest women-only prison in Europe, Bronzefield.From miraculous pregnancies to dirty protests, and from violent attacks on prisoners to heartbreaking acts of self-harm, she has witnessed it all.

In Stitches, Trust Me I'm a Junior Doctor, The Prison Doctor, Better Atul Gawande 4 Books Collection Set

Medical Books

ATUL GAWANDE

Max Pemberton

Administration & Medicine Economics

Friday Project Limited/Hodder Paperbacks/HQ Non-Fiction/Profile Books

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