Jack Gillett

ALL ISLANDS ARE UNIQUE – and this is especially true of those scattered along Scotland’s dramatic west coast. This vast archipelago is home to hundreds of islands, around fifty of which remain inhabited today. Though many are only a short sea journey from the mainland, they can feel a world away. Exploring Scotland’s Western Islands introduces eight carefully selected islands, each chosen for its distinctive blend of culture, landscape, wildlife and history. Arran and Cumbrae lie close inshore, within the Firth of Clyde, while Islay, Lismore, Mull, Skye and Tiree belong to the Inner Hebrides. Lewis-Harris, poised on the very edge of the North Atlantic Ocean, completes the set. This book offers a wealth of practical information about each island.

Written in partnership with the UK Geographical Association, Collins Cambridge IGCSE ® Geography Student Book has been fully updated to cover the Cambridge IGCSE® Geography (0460) syllabus and Cambridge O-Level syllabus (2217), with in-depth content presented in a clear and easily accessible format. This Student Book covers the Cambridge IGCSE® Geography (0460) syllabus, as well as the Cambridge O-Level syllabus (2217), both for first teaching in 2018 and first examination in 2020. Encourage students to make links between case studies and their own local contexts as well as exploring the core themes and skills of the 0460/2217 syllabuses in the context of global case studies and processes. Prepare for exam success with full coverage of the core themes of Paper 1 (Population and Settlement, The Natural Environment, Economic Development and the Use of Resources) as well as the geographical and fieldwork skills elements of Papers 2, 3 and 4. Opportunities for practice and self-assessment with exam-style questions, answers at different levels and accompanying comments. Be confident in the content and approach – this resource is written by highly experienced Geography teachers, consulted edited by a Cambridge International Examinations Principal Examiner, and produced in partnership with the UK Geographical Association – the home of best practice in Geography teaching. This title is endorsed by Cambridge Assessment International Education.

The world of travel is expansive; the type of transportation required to get from one place to another varies depending on terrain, location accessibility, and population--among other factors. Readers will discover how people travel by plane, train, automobile, and many other forms of transportation. Insightful photographs are accompanied by accessible text that will inspire even the most reluctant of readers to continue turning pages.