- Paperback: 160 pages
- Publisher: New Holland Publishers Ltd; 2nd Revised edition edition (27 Mar 2009)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1845379306
- ISBN-13: 978-1845379308
- Product Dimensions: 28 x 21.6 x 1.4 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,319,648 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Scuba diving is one of the world's fastest growing sports and, as a result, there is an ever-increasing demand for authoritative practical information on the subject. "The Diver's Handbook" meets this need by covering everything from what equipment to buy and which training courses to attend to basic health and safety measures. Specialized diving options such as underwater photography, as well as wreck and ice diving, are also covered. In addition the marine environment is examined and described in detail to help divers gain a better understanding of the sea and the myriad fascinating creatures which inhabit it."The Diver's Handbook" is designed to be of equal use to both the novice and the experienced diver. Many divers learn only the very basics of diving on holiday. For them, this book will provide the theory behind the practice and help engender confidence. For the more experienced underwater explorer it will augment existing knowledge and offer fresh angles on the sport. Now fully updated by the author, this book also has a number of new images that feature the latest equipment and technological advances.
About the Author
Alan Mountain has been diving for over 30 years in many parts of the world. He has a particular interest in the field of underwater photography, as well as in the underwater environment and its conservation. He is the author of several articles and books, including The Dive Sites of Mauritius (also published by New Holland).
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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Everything that you would get in a typical Open Water course book, but in greater detail, plus history, biology, first aid, photography, excellent diagrams, and absolutely stunning photography on nearly every page.
Where ever they can use a photograph they do, every one beautifully composed, yet very clearly illustrating the point, whether it is giving hand signals, managing a cramp, or photographing a white pointer shark. Where photographs are not possible, they use excellent diagrams.
If you are new to diving, this is the book to get. If you have been out of the water for a while, this book will make you want to get back in!
It is a joy to read, and at a reasonable price. Not only does it give the technical detail that you need, it also gives you a real appreciation of the underwater environment that few other manuals do.
An excellent gift, if you can bear to part with it!
The book is geared more towards tropical diving, so if you are diving in Britain, the North Sea or off the South Island of New Zealand, you may be a little disappointed.
This refers to the 1996 hardcover edition.
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95 of 99 people found the following review helpful
Great book for beginners
1 July 1998
Format:Paperback
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 take up diving.
A perfect gift
20 Aug 2011
Format:Paperback
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 has noted however, if you are an accomplished diver then this book won't have as much in it for you. It would still be a good buy however to put on your shelf so that next time the subject comes up you have something to sling to one of your mates who is interested in taking it up.
Alan Mountain has done pretty much exactly what he seems to have set out to do which is to release a book aimed at interested people and novice divers and to tempt them with a bunch of nice photographs and simple prose. Well done.
As another reviewer has noted however, if you are an accomplished diver then this book won't have as much in it for you. It would still be a good buy however to put on your shelf so that next time the subject comes up you have something to sling to one of your mates who is interested in taking it up.
Alan Mountain has done pretty much exactly what he seems to have set out to do which is to release a book aimed at interested people and novice divers and to tempt them with a bunch of nice photographs and simple prose. Well done.
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