Proceedings of a conference of experts on cocaine addiction, this early volume documents the devastating effects of crack, then a new cocaine preparation, and its extraordinary addicting properties. The Bahamian experience with crack provided an early warning about the extreme personal and social dangers of this drug

Steve and Jeff Dodge update this guide yearly with charts, GPS waypoints and routes, anchorages, descriptions of the settlements, tide tables, tips for crossing the Gulf Stream, history, and much, much, more. For any vistor to Abaco, whether ashore or afloat.

If you have only one guide to Abaco in the Bahamas, have this one.

I just returned from a 9 day bareboat sailboat charter in the Abacos and used the Dodge guide extensively. If you're going to the Abacos, this is really all you need and it would be useful even if you're not on a boat. The author has included routes and GPS waypoints for all the 6' draft routes you'll likely need. We found the nformation to be right on. Before our trip I bought all the crusing guides available for the Abacos. If I had it to do again I'd go with this one and the one by Wyatt. They have much of the same information, however Dodge is more matter of fact while Wyatt offers more personal opinion and andecotes. I enjoyed and used them both.

Handy chartbook for planning a boat visit to the Bahamas, indispensible for cruising around the islands. The charts show water depths and placement of rocks, hidden shoals, tidal shallows and other such hazards to your hull that might not be visually obvious. Many different charts cover Bimini, Berry, Andros, New Providence and the Grand Bahama islands, show common travel routes with waypoints, lon/lat and helpful hints. Interspersed are pages of text which cover money, groceries, medical services, police, marine supplies, restaurants, radio frequencies, where to buy propane, everything a traveller could want to know about a particular island or area. Well worth the [money]; it should pay for itself on your first cruise. Mine certainly did!

This book is wonderful and has listed our guesthouse for years. we would like to find out how we can reach them to update our listing. can you help us with this. please advise. Thx Danielle

If you are Bahamian, or know anyone who is, this book will have you rolling on the floor in laughter! The author gets right to the core of what (the good and the bad) makes Bahamians culturally unique in the world. Hilarious!

A coffee table size book with text and 65 4 color photos of the people and landscapes of the Out Islands of The Bahamas. Text relates the geographical, cultural and historical evidence present in the photos and words of the people. This history is only being preserved in words and song of the people. Read about the 'Shark Lady', the Bush Medicine man and other friendly faces from exotic places like 'Crooked Island', 'Great Exuma' and 'Farmers Cay'.

This is a very ineresting book and a must read for anyone going to the Bahamas or wanting to learn moreabout life in the late 1800s Bahamas. Mr. Powles takes the reader along on his travels in the islands and gives good discriptions of life of the common people and ther living conditions.

A delightful book that truly captures the feel of the Bahamas in recipies and charming illustrations by well known local artist Elyse Wasile . The conch chowder is just like you would taste in the finest restaurant in Nassau!

Author J. Paul Scurlock, now deceased, devoted his retirement years exploring the Florida Keys, observing and photographing every specimen of tree and shrub. Pulished in 1987, It was researched and written before massive development in the Keys and pestiferous imports destroyed many of the native habitats. This book is still considered the bible of Florida Keys shrub and tree identification. With more two or three photos of most plants, it makes identification immeasurably easier: there's a photo of the entire tree, a close-up of the leaves, and the fruit, flower, or most remarkable aspect of the tree close up.

The plants are arranged in alphabetical order by botanical names. Information includes common names and scientific synonyms, detailed physical description, diurnal and seasonal changes, fascinating tidbits, and clues to tricky identifications.

The book emphasizes scientifc information, but is enjoyably readable for anyone interested in home gardening, ecology, or nature. The Miami Herald called it "The first field guide of its kind ...a a book that botanists can respect and nature lovers can understand." I absolutely agree.

I've had the book for several years, and find myself pulling it off the shelf frequently when I encounter a new plant while taking a walk, or want to see if a plant I want in my garden will survive the harsh shoreline conditions of my Florida Keys home.