The Diver's Handbook
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| Rating | : | 4.94 (728 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1558215522 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 160 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-11-19 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Paul Lawrence said A perfect gift. This is a heavily illustrated look at the world of diving. If you are thinking of taking up this pastime or know someone who is you could do a lot worse than to buy them this book. It's not a coffee table affair but it is quite pretty to look at and covers a lot of the aspects of diving in a format suitable for those who have not yet done a dive course.As another reviewer. "Great book for beginners" according to A Customer. I was someone thinking about taking up scuba diving and I wanted to find a book that would give me some basic information. This book fit the bill perfectly. I found it to be well written and attractively laid out. However, If your already a certified diver, this book won't tell you anything you don't already know. It could be gifted to friends your trying to convince to t
In addition, the marine environment is examined in detail to help divers gain a better understanding of the sea and the myriad fascinating creatures that inhabit it. The Diver's Handbook meets this need, and covers everything from what equipment to buy and which training courses to attend to basic health and safety measures, as well as special diving options such as underwater photography, wreck diving, and ice diving. From the Back CoverScuba diving is one of the world's fastest growing sports and, as a result, there is an ever increasing demand for authoritative, practical information about this challenging activity. His interest is in natural history, with particular reference to the marine environment. With a comprehensive and up-to-date text by well-respected diving and conservation expert Alan Mountain, a practical fact-filled format, numerous information panels, and more than 300 high-quality photographs and illustrations, The Diver's Han
A full-color introduction to scuba diving.