The Diver's Handbook
Alan Mountain(Author)
New Holland Publishers Ltd
2nd Edition
Will be published approx. on 27. March 2009
Book
Paperback/Softback
160 pages
978-1-84537-930-8 (ISBN)
Description
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.
More details
Edition
2nd Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
IMM Lifestyle Books
Edition type
Revised edition
Illustrations
332 colour photographs, 41 diagrams/illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 280 mm
Width: 215 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-84537-930-8 (9781845379308)
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Person
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).