This book is ideal for anyone wanting to start scuba diving. It contains the complete theoretical knowledge for the necessary training to gain the Open Water Diver or the Diver 1 star within the CMAS or the R.S.T.C. system and shows some practical examples using small film sequences that can be called up from the Internet using various QR codes. This book does not "burden" with (still) unnecessary knowledge, but leads purposefully to the first internationally recognized diving badge. The n...

This textbook is ideal for all recreational divers who have discovered the joy of their hobby and want to get more involved in the sport. It covers all the theory required for Advanced Open Water Diver and/or 2-star diver certification. It also includes some practical examples in the form of short film clips that can be accessed online via QR codes. This book does not overload you with unnecessary knowledge, but leads you directly to an internationally recognised diving certification for a...

One diver, after a seemingly brief period below the surface, discovers that his gas supply has run perilously low. Another, paralyzed, bobs helplessly on the surface, and when a poorly trained divemaster attempts rescue, things go from bad to worse. Two other divers, fascinated by the bountiful undersea life of the Caribbean, fail to notice that a powerful current is sweeping them rapidly away from their unattended boat.These are just a few of the true stories you’ll find ...

The debut of a female Steve Jones – likeable, literate, lucid and laconic. A sprightly, lavishly illustrated book on the science of human survival.How do people survive extremes of heat, cold, depth, speed and altitude? This book explores the limits of human survival and the physiological adaptations which enable us to exist under extreme conditions. In man’s battle for survival in the harshest of environments, the knowledge imparted by physiology, the ‘logic of life’, is crucial. ...

Freediving is one of the fastest growing water sports.Not only is it easy to learn to freedive, you can dive all over the world. No matter where you go, you can always find a place to practice your freediving training. While you used to have to take weeks and weeks of classes to learn to freedive properly, you can now learn how to hold your breath, diaphragmatic breathing, and the very best freediving techniques, in this one, fun to read, easy to understand book.

Volcanoes, Earthquakes and Tsunamis is the essential guide to what causes the most frightening geological events with which we are faced today. It covers plate tectonics, the intricacies of each terrible phenomina, and their effects as well as the impact they have on each other, how they can be predicted and, if possible, controlled.NOT GOT MUCH TIME?One, five and ten-minute introductions to key principles to get you started.AUTHOR INSIGHTSLots of instant he...

Scuba Confidential lifts the lid on the secrets of dive professionals and technical divers to help you master knowledge. skills and techniques that will make you a safer, more confident and more capable diver. It also offers an informed, balanced view on some of scuba diving's most contentious issues like going solo, deep diving and rebreathers and includes a comprehensive analysis of how diving accidents happen and how to make sure you do not become a statistic. Scuba Confidential gives y...

If you are planning to take your Open Water Diver course in a few weeks, then you need a study guide that will help you prepare for the final test and get ready for the adventure of your life. This Open Water Diver Guide will help you prepare for your final test and includes things to know before you take the test, tips from an experienced instructor, tricks for taking the exam, RDP info and 57 practise questions. During the test you need to answer questions about the basic principles of s...

Thought to be one of the most intelligent and beautiful creatures in our oceans and rivers, dolphins also take on a persona that is adored worldwide. We see them jumping, playing, and even hear them laughing as they have fun in the ocean. Dolphins are some of the most highly intelligent creatures on earth. These warm-blooded mammals belong to a group of mammals called Cetaceans which also encompass all whales.This is the perfect book for anyone who loves these incredibly versatile a...

Scuba Exceptional is the perfect sequel to Simon Pridmore's Scuba Confidential.It reflects the same philosophy of safer diving via the acquisition of knowledge and skills. But the themes are different, there are some excellent new cautionary tales and the focus this time is more on issues that experienced divers face. There is more technical diving content and Simon explains some complex issues in his usual clear and easy-to-read style. In many cases, the concerns of technical dive...

Prepare for your dive professional exam, be an informed recreational scuba diver! Many of you will be preparing for an exam to become a dive professional. This book tells you all you need to know, no more, no less. We will start off easy with a short introduction to the dive environment. Next, we go on with the physics of diving. We have a look at equipment. In the physiology of diving, we will have a look at blood, hearts, lungs, ears, and all the things that can go wrong. Finally, we can...

Only available in e-book form, this is the presentation in one volume of four books in Simon Pridmore's Scuba series:Scuba Fundamental,Scuba Confidential,Scuba Exceptional andScuba Professional.In musical terms, Scuba Compendium is a re-mastering and repackaging of the original albums rather than a greatest hits or "best of" compilation.The four books were written and published over a period of eight years and each was designed for divers at a p...