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Deco for Divers
A Diver's Guide to Decompression Theory and
Physiology
Mark Powell
Award
winning Deco for Divers provides a comprehensive overview of the
principles underlying decompression theory. Mark Powell has written a book
that for the first time allows the average diver to fully understand the
principles behind this fascinating aspect of diving.
Deeper into Diving
John Lippmann & Simon Mitchell
Deeper into Diving
is for the diving enthusiast, the experienced diver, the technical diver,
the dive instructor and dive medical professionals. It contains
information on a variety of decompression procedures and technical
information that is not easily obtainable.
Diving and Subaquatic Medicine
Edmonds, Bennett, Lippmann & Mitchell
Considered an
essential resource by many in the field, Diving & Subaquatic Medicine
remains the leading text on diving medicine.
Women and Pressure: Diving and Altitude
Fife & St Leger Dowse
Women and Pressure is a
remarkable look at women's progress in the fields of diving and altitude.
With content ranging from a history of women divers, combat pilots, and
astronauts to the unique physiological characteristics of females working
and playing in altered barometric pressure environments.
Manual of Freediving
Pelizzari & Tovaglieri
Is the first comprehensive
manual that teaches how to hold the breath, stay underwater longer, and
descend deeper into the blue. This is the definitive guide for the
aspiring apneist. It is also useful for scuba divers who wish to breathe,
relax and equalise easily underwater.
The Last Attempt
Carlos Serra
The
true story of freediving champion Audrey Mestre and the mystery of
her death.
Ocean Gladiator: Battles beneath the ocean
Mark Ellyatt
Mark tells of scuba diving adventures
spanning 12 years. Twelve chapters outline a shaky start learning to dive
in Mexico, life as globe trotting dive instructor and successfully
becoming the world's deepest scuba diver, amongst other hair raising
diving projects. Mark recalls the how ant the why of some of the most
adventurous scuba dives ever conducted in an effort to educate and
entertain novices and experts alike.
Under Pressure: Diving Deeper with Human Factors
Gareth Lock
Most incidents and accidents are down
to 'human error'.
This is a globally-unique book containing decades of
research and practice from high-risk domains translated into the world of
recreational and technical diving.
Technical Diving: An Introduction
Mark Powell
Mark gives a straightforward account of
technical diving and dispels many of the myths surrounding this area.
It explores what is meant by technical diving, what is involved, the risks
that are involved and how you can move to this type of diving.