- Paperback: 352 pages
- Publisher: Footprint Handbooks (28 April 2006)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1904777597
- ISBN-13: 978-1904777595
- Product Dimensions: 20.6 x 18.8 x 2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
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The newest addition to Footprint's burgeoning series of activity guides, "Diving the World", takes the underwater adventurer on a magical tour of many of the world's top dives. Some 200 prime sites have been carefully selected, reviewed and photographed by experienced husband-and-wife team, Beth and Shaun Tierney. From the pristine reefs of Papua New Guinea to the warm waters of the Belize Barrier Reef and the legendary wrecks of Micronesia's Truk Lagoon, there's something for everyone. The guide also features personal opinions and anecdotes from both experts and other divers, as well as recommendations of what to do and see on dry land.
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When you consider that seven tenths of the planet is covered in water, it may seem curious that most divers' hit lists were confined to the equatorial belt. Read the first page
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When you consider that seven tenths of the planet is covered in water, it may seem curious that most divers' hit lists were confined to the equatorial belt. Read the first page
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18 of 19 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I was disappointed in this book. The authors have done a lot of diving, but world-class dives that they haven't visited or don't like are omitted and some of their comments, notably about Nitrox diving, are very controversial. I'm an underwater photographer and a medical doctor, so I have a little experience in these areas: a book that misses out the Sudanese Red Sea and Bikini Atoll and yet claims to be a guide to tropical diving is incomplete, at best. The authors say "if you really wanted to know about the English Channel, we didn't do it. It wasn't on anyone's list"; maybe, but the Californian Channel Islands, South Africa, New Zealand, Cocos and Malpelo are cool water locations on many divers' wish-lists (and there are some who are even interested in Scapa Flow!).
What's in the book is very good, but to go Diving the World you need to look elsewere. I recommend Monty Halls' "Dive" and Jack Jackson's "Diving with Sharks" as good places to start.
What's in the book is very good, but to go Diving the World you need to look elsewere. I recommend Monty Halls' "Dive" and Jack Jackson's "Diving with Sharks" as good places to start.
17 of 19 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book has been a great asset in helping me choose and book my next few dive trips. It's full of ideas of places to go plus lots of practical stuff but what has really made it the perfect book for me is that the authors really understand what divers want. They say they have been to every place in the book and done every dive. Once you start reading you can tell they have and that makes this book worth having. The style is factual but the "real deal" shows through. Plus the dive pictures are great
12 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book is excellent, it gives a great idea of the best places to visit and why you should visit them.
The chapters on each area are a great read, but what most appealed to me was the chapter on essentials - it tells you exactly what you need to know when planning a trip.
Well recommended book - every diver should have a copy!
The chapters on each area are a great read, but what most appealed to me was the chapter on essentials - it tells you exactly what you need to know when planning a trip.
Well recommended book - every diver should have a copy!
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This book covers 19 countries of which only 1 in Europe: Egypt.
The information is very nicely presented and I particularly like the country maps with the dive sites... Read more
The information is very nicely presented and I particularly like the country maps with the dive sites... Read more
Published 12 months ago by Elisabeth
Nice work if you can get it...
Beth & Shaun Tierney undertook an enviable task, one that would take a lifetime to complete to satisfaction. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Nancy Carter
Excellent gift
I purchased this as a Christmas present for my sister who has just qualified as a diver. There are lovely pictures in this book and gives lots of ideas for the next dive.
Published 16 months ago by C. L. Greenway
Very good book
This book makes for excellent reading for all divers as it gives great information. Very swiftly sent and well packed and at a reasonable charge.
Published 22 months ago by P E Simms
Brilliant book - A proper diving guide
Diving the world is a fantastic book packed form cover to cover with information, photos and very useful advice. Read more
Published on 22 Dec 2008 by Mike Muir
A dive book that is so much more
This book is great. I love the way it is written with passion and from divers that care how people use their book. Read more
Published on 21 Dec 2008 by smanfa
A diving guide book with a real difference!
Described as an Activity Guide book, Diving the World is much more than that. Yes, the facts are there; yes, all the information you could possibly want is there and, yes, its... Read more
Published on 25 Sep 2008 by J. Hutchings
Wrong title and not up to Footprint standards
Well, I have to disagree about this book.I was given it as a Christmas present by my son before a diving trip to Curacao...Footprint books are normally so thorough. Read more
Published on 3 Mar 2008 by Richard Gollin
Have all the dive books - this one is great
Amazing that after diving all over the world for 20 years, I still look at all the dive guides. I read all the reviews for this one and after buying it, have to say that it is the... Read more
Published on 23 Sep 2007 by justadivingfool
Diving The Worlds a must have book
If I ever win the lottery, I know what I'm going to do, I'm going to use this book as a dive planner, pack up my dive kit & never come back! Read more
Published on 19 Sep 2007 by Dive Diva
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