The Diver's Handbook
- ISBN-10
- 1845379306
- ISBN-13
- 9781845379308
- Category
- Scuba diving
- Pages
- 160
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2009
- Publisher
- New Holland Australia(AU)
- Author
- Alan Mountain
Description
A practical guide to all aspects of the sport, 'The Diver's Handbook' is aimed at all levels of diver from novices to experts. Updated, this book includes new images and text featuring equipament and safety advice. Starting with the basics and moving towards more advanced techniques, this book covers the history of diving, what equipament to buy, training courses, health and safety measures, specialized diving options such as underwater photography, and wreck and ice diving. The marine environment is described, including a chapter on tropical reefs. A glossary explains diving terminology.
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