The Last Dive

The Last Dive
Author: Bernie Chowdhury
Publisher: Harper Collins
Total Pages: 323
Release: 2012-01-03
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 0062196820

A tragic account of the father-son dive team who met with disaster while exploring the wreck of a German U-boat off the coast of New York. Chris and Chrissy Rouse, an experienced father-and-son scuba diving team, hoped to achieve widespread recognition for their outstanding but controversial diving skills. Obsessed and ambitious, they sought to solve the secrets of a mysterious, undocumented World War II German U-boat that lay under 230 feet of water, only a half-day’s mission from New York Harbor. In doing so, they paid the ultimate price in their quest for fame. Bernie Chowdhury, himself an expert diver and a close friend of the Rouses’, explores the thrill-seeking world of deep-sea diving, including its legendary figures, most celebrated triumphs, and gruesome tragedies. By examining the diver’s psychology through the complex father-and-son dynamic, Chowdhury illuminates the extreme sport diver’s push toward—and sometimes beyond—the limits of human endurance. Praise for The Last Dive “Superbly written and action-packed, The Last Dive ranks with such adventure classics as The Perfect Storm and Into Thin Air.” —Tampa Tribune “[A] captivating account of sport diving.” —Publishers Weekly “Excellently written and a real “grabber” to read, the book includes much information about the history, equipment, and people who make up the world of extreme or “technical” diving. This book should be read by any diver thinking of getting involved in wreck, cave, deep, or mixed-gas diving.” —Library Journal

40 Dives, 40 Dishes

40 Dives, 40 Dishes
Author: Al and Freda Wright
Publisher:
Total Pages: 166
Release: 2018-08-28
Genre:
ISBN: 9781717270788

It is unusual that a scuba diving liveaboard should be known for anything other than the quality of the diving service it offers. The MV Salutay is that rare exception. Not only does she offer a top and innovative diving service and access to some of the best diving around the United Kingdom and Northern France, she also has divers returning every year because of the wonders that her galley produces. Chef Freda Wright has been getting requests for recipes for many years and generations of divers have begged her to produce a cookbook, so that they can continue to enjoy her mouth-watering meals and snacks when they go home. This is the cookbook that they wanted: a selection of soups, main courses, desserts and snacks that divers aboard the MV Salutay have been enjoying for decades and that now you can cook at home for family and friends. As well as the easy-to-follow recipes, this book also includes diving tales from the three decades that Freda and her husband, captain and technical diving pioneer Al Wright, have been exploring British, Irish and French waters. From the story of how Al discovered three major shipwrecks off Malin Head, Ireland at the dawn of the technical diving revolution to diving with seals in St. Kilda and descriptions of exploring the D-Day wrecks in the Baie de Seine, these anecdotes are clips of British diving history: essential reading for new divers and veterans alike.

Scuba Diver Log Book

Scuba Diver Log Book
Author: Just Dive Log Book
Publisher:
Total Pages: 112
Release: 2019-12-11
Genre:
ISBN: 9781674400242

To be a better diver you need to document all your dives. You can use this dive log as a training journal or a certification book. You can count all your time underwater. It's easy to forget something but with this logbook, you will always have proof written on pages of all your great dives. It's small (6x9 in), so you can put it in your bag. If you looking for scuba diving accessories gift idea, these log books can be a great scuba diving gifts. You can write notes from all your travels. It contains a world map on every log page, so you can mark places when you were diving and put GPS coordinates. It has many advanced options such as dive time, bar, weights, cylinder, visibility, water temperature in different depth, a place for notes, cumulative dive time, and place for verification stamp or signature. Specifications: Cover Finish: Glossy Dimensions: 6" x 9" (15.24 x 22.86 cm) Interior: Log pages for 106 dives Pages: 110

Kumba Africa

Kumba Africa
Author: Sampson Ejike Odum
Publisher: iUniverse
Total Pages: 123
Release: 2020-11-03
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1663205043

‘KUMBA AFRICA’, is a compilation of African Short Stories written as fiction by Sampson Ejike Odum, nostalgically taking our memory back several thousands of years ago in Africa, reminding us about our past heritage. It digs deep into the traditional life style of the Africans of old, their beliefs, their leadership, their courage, their culture, their wars, their defeat and their victories long before the emergence of the white man on the soil of Africa. As a talented writer of rich resource and superior creativity, armed with in-depth knowledge of different cultures and traditions in Africa, the Author throws light on the rich cultural heritage of the people of Africa when civilization was yet unknown to the people. The book reminds the readers that the Africans of old kept their pride and still enjoyed their own lives. They celebrated victories when wars were won, enjoyed their New yam festivals and villages engaged themselves in seasonal wrestling contest etc; Early morning during harmattan season, they gathered firewood and made fire inside their small huts to hit up their bodies from the chilling cold of the harmattan. That was the Africa of old we will always remember. In Africa today, the story have changed. The people now enjoy civilized cultures made possible by the influence of the white man through his scientific and technological process. Yet there are some uncivilized places in Africa whose people haven’t tested or felt the impact of civilization. These people still maintain their ancient traditions and culture. In everything, we believe that days when people paraded barefooted in Africa to the swarmp to tap palm wine and fetch firewood from there farms are almost fading away. The huts are now gradually been replaced with houses built of blocks and beautiful roofs. Thanks to modern civilization. Donkeys and camels are no longer used for carrying heavy loads for merchants. They are now been replaced by heavy trucks and lorries. African traditional methods of healing are now been substituted by hospitals. In all these, I will always love and remember Africa, the home of my birth and must respect her cultures and traditions as an AFRICAN AUTHOR.

Diving Equipment

Diving Equipment
Author: Jonas Arvidsson
Publisher: Dived Up Publications
Total Pages: 205
Release: 2016-06-28
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 190945513X

Diving Equipment: Choice, maintenance and function is a solid introduction to how diving gear works. It details the choices divers are faced with, and gives tips to help ensure it will last. If you want to better understand diving kit without having to dismantle it this book is the answer. It is filled with colourful illustrations and explanations of the hidden inner workings. Although it is therefore of obvious benefit to newer divers, Diving Equipment will also be of interest to qualified divers. Divemasters, instructors, those in need of a refresher and any non-diver who is curious about diving equipment are all likely to find out things they did not previously know. This book covers a wide range of diving gear including: accessories, BCDs, computers, cylinders, drysuits, fins, gauges, masks, rebreathers, regulators, sidemount, snorkels, stages, torches, weights, wetsuits, wings and more… Although many of the dives we make are in tropical regions, Diving Equipment takes an international perspective. It covers a range of conditions; discusses laws and regulations in different parts of the world; suggests what to look out for and what to ask locals about. If we are curious, we are often directed to look at manufacturers’ websites, with their limited descriptions of how equipment really works. This book aims to plug the gap. Diving Equipment also includes some less common and older items for interest and historical comparison, and finishes with some speculation on what the future might bring. Reviews ‘A must-have for newly qualified divers, but this excellent book shouldn’t be dismissed by those with more experience as a publication on the basics – it offers far more than that. The vast majority of us would benefit from a deeper understanding of the dive-gear on which we rely so heavily, what it does, how it works and how it should be used and maintained. This volume delivers such information in spadeloads, and should be on every diver’s bookshelf’– Diver magazine ‘Some books you read and pass on, but this is one to keep and refer back to for many years to come’– British Diver ‘One of the few diving titles out there that everyone should own and, in my view, should be a required text for those diving professionals working in instruction, supervision or sales’– Steve Warren, INON UK ‘First thing I have to say about this book is that every sports diver should have one… Diving gear is not cheap and can become a serious investment, so knowing what to choose and how best to ensure its long and reliable life is to my mind definitely worth the cost of this book’– Scubaverse Second Edition: This English-language second edition has been completely re-edited and enhanced. Originally published in Swedish in paperback and ebook, and in English as an ebook.

Scuba Diving Logbook

Scuba Diving Logbook
Author: Liliana Springfield
Publisher:
Total Pages: 112
Release: 2020-06-12
Genre:
ISBN:

Are you a diver? Do you want to keep track of all your dives for future reference or to earn bragging rights?Of course, you do!Open the Mind, Free the Heart and Speak to the Soul, Scuba Diving Logbook will help you keep all the critical details about your dive, the location, and experience in a safe place that you can look back on over and over again.Write about your adventures. Share the details with friends and fellow divers.This logbook featuring Young people reading a book on the soft matte cover will inspire your imagination to go wild. It was designed with paper dimension as 6"x9" for total 110 usage pages (black and white interior with cream paper).Buy one for yourself and all your diving friends today!

Scuba Diving Logbook

Scuba Diving Logbook
Author: Stefanie Summers
Publisher:
Total Pages: 111
Release: 2020-06-12
Genre:
ISBN:

Are you a diver? Do you want to keep track of all your dives for future reference or to earn bragging rights?Of course, you do!More Productive in Last Minute, Scuba Diving Logbook will help you keep all the critical details about your dive, the location, and experience in a safe place that you can look back on over and over again.Write about your adventures. Share the details with friends and fellow divers.This logbook featuring Frame with architect supplies on the soft matte cover will inspire your imagination to go wild. It was designed with paper dimension as 6"x9" for total 110 usage pages (black and white interior with cream paper).Buy one for yourself and all your diving friends today!

Spearfishing Manual

Spearfishing Manual
Author: Mike McGuire
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2017-04-12
Genre:
ISBN: 9781545335062

Spearfishing is one of the most rewarding underwater sport activities today. Have you ever wanted to learn to spearfish but thought it might be too difficult? Does it seem like an overly complicated task, and not worth the time? With this Spearfishing Manual you can learn everything you need to know about this exciting sport, from how to get started, to what kind of gear to buy, to where to hunt, in less than a week. It can be difficult to learn a new sport, especially one that seems as complicated as spearfishing; however, in just few days, you will be able to pick out the right spearfishing gear and begin your adventure with the right spearfishing techniques. Why is this The Best Book on Spearfishing? * While this book is designed primarily for beginners, there are also plenty of tips that can help even the most experienced spearfishing expert * Great for if you just want a refresher on safety strategies or truly want to start with the basics * Packaged in an easy read * With only the most relevant and up-to-date information. If you love fish, but find fishing from a boat to be extremely boring and tedious, this is an excellent replacement. By combining the fun of snorkeling or scuba diving with the sport of fishing, you will be able to both experience the beauty of the ocean and use your new skill to catch fish. As you swim along beneath the surface, you can observe the beautiful coral and watch the colorful fish swim by while you wait for your target. In this book, you will learn: * How to spearfish! * The safest way to go about it. * What kind of spearguns to buy, from the right brand to the right size for your hunting needs! * What kinds of masks, snorkels, and fins you should buy? * What are Good places to go spearfishing? * and much more... You will read about what is the proper preparation for spearfishing, and how deep your freediving will have to be in order to find your fish. In addition, this book contains all the information about how to actually spearfish, from the moment you get in the water, to spearing your first fish, to how to collect and preserve your kill. Whether you are looking to learn this exciting sport or want the best information about what kinds of spearfishing equipment to buy, look no further than this book. Grab your copy now to get started on your spearfishing adventure! Check Out What Others Are Saying... "This authoritative book deserves more than the 5 star maximum that Amazon allows.Mike McGuire has been spear fishing all his life and has shared his experience with us to create a manual of great use to people who are taking up this sport, but also to people like me who have never speared a fish, but are passionately interested in diving and in fish.This book emphasizes safety, and I would urge any prospective spear fisher to read and carefully follow Mike's advice on safety.Mike covers fitness in great detail, including useful exercises to improve your fitness. He also gives his ideas about equipment.As Mike says, spear fishing has been done for thousands of years. At first this would have been a way of getting food, but as with many human activities it has developed into a sport. The book caused me to consider who the first spear fishers were. Although I referred to spear fishing as a human activity, the first spear fishers were almost certainly not human. Bonobos, a type of ape, will catch fish with their hands and have been observed to make and use very primitive spears. The first spear fishers were almost certainly an earlier near human creature." - Steve Challis (Australia)

Scuba Diving Logbook

Scuba Diving Logbook
Author: Stefanie Summers
Publisher:
Total Pages: 111
Release: 2020-06-17
Genre:
ISBN:

Are you a diver? Do you want to keep track of all your dives for future reference or to earn bragging rights?Of course, you do!Pass in the Past, Scuba Diving Logbook will help you keep all the critical details about your dive, the location, and experience in a safe place that you can look back on over and over again.Write about your adventures. Share the details with friends and fellow divers.This logbook featuring Set of retro audio, video and data storage on a colored vintage . audio, video cassettes, vinyl record on the soft matte cover will inspire your imagination to go wild. It was designed with paper dimension as 6"x9" for total 110 usage pages (black and white interior with cream paper).Buy one for yourself and all your diving friends today!