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Scuba Diving & Snorkeling for Dummies by Newman, John
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Good
- Seller notes
- Binding
- Paperback
- Weight
- 0 lbs
- Product Group
- Book
- IsTextBook
- No
- ISBN
- 0764551515
- Book Title
- Scuba Diving and Snorkeling for DummiesĀ®
- Publisher
- Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, John
- Item Length
- 9.4 in
- Publication Year
- 1999
- Format
- CD-ROM / Trade Paperback
- Language
- English
- Illustrator
- Yes, Newman, John
- Item Height
- 0.8 in
- Genre
- Sports & Recreation
- Topic
- Scuba & Snorkeling
- Item Weight
- 0 Oz
- Item Width
- 7.6 in
- Number of Pages
- 360 Pages
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, John
ISBN-10
0764551515
ISBN-13
9780764551512
eBay Product ID (ePID)
215014
Product Key Features
Book Title
Scuba Diving and Snorkeling for DummiesĀ®
Number of Pages
360 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Scuba & Snorkeling
Publication Year
1999
Illustrator
Yes, Newman, John
Genre
Sports & Recreation
Format
CD-ROM / Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.8 in
Item Weight
0 Oz
Item Length
9.4 in
Item Width
7.6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
99-063112
Dewey Edition
21
Dewey Decimal
797.2/3
Table Of Content
Foreword.Introduction.PART I: Water, Water, Everywhere!Chapter 1: The Lure of the Sea.Chapter 2: Gearing Up.Chapter 3: Breathing Lessons.PART II: Making a Splash.Chapter 4: Not Wet Yet.Chapter 5: Getting Down.Chapter 6: Physics and Physiology.Chapter 7: Feelin' All Right.PART III: Under the Sea.Chapter 8: Ocean Reveries.Chapter 9: What's Down There?PART IV: The Wet Set.Chapter 10: The Dive Traveler.Chapter 11: Where in the Watery World?Chapter 12: Keeping Up.PART V: The Part of Tens.Chapter 13: Ten Great Snorkeling Adventures.Chapter 14: Ten Rules of Safe Diving.Chapter 15: Ten Great Dive Destinations.Chapter 16: Ten Ways You Can Help to Save the Reefs.Appendix.Index.License Agreements.Installation Instructions.Book Registration Information.
Synopsis
For millions of Americans, diving offers the chance to get away from everyday life and enter a world of stunning natural beauty and fascinating complexity. And getting started is a breeze Anyone can learn to dive safely and explore the world's wondrous oceans - all it takes is a little training and basic equipment. Scuba Diving & Snorkeling For Dummies presents all the fundamentals for anyone interested in getting dive certified or just looking for good snorkeling while on vacation. Written by PADI-Certified diver John Newman, this friendly guide covers everything you need to know to: Get certified Plan a great diving trip Save money on equipment Dive or snorkel safely This user-friendly guide starts by helping you evaluate your underwater skills and walking you step by step through a typical certification program. Once you're certified, it helps you pick a dive site, purchase and set up your equipment, and take care of any fears you might have. Then you'll discover what to expect on your first dive - from which creatures are dangerous to how to protect fragile sea life. Scuba Diving & Snorkeling For Dummies also covers these topics and more: Free diving Special breathing techniques Emergency procedures How to avoid the bends Handling dive anxiety The physics and chemistry of diving Staying healthy on dive trips Ocean ecosystems Rip tides and tidal waves Ten great dive destinations In addition to beautiful full-color photography and all the information you need to plan a dive trip, the book also includes a handy appendix of dive organizations and publications, as well as a CD-ROM sampler from PADI (Professional Association of Diving Instructors). Whether you're a novice diver or an old hand, Scuba Diving & Snorkeling For Dummies is perfect for anyone who wants to see the beauty of the ocean from a fish's point of view. Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file., For millions of Americans, diving offers the chance to get away from everyday life and enter a world of stunning natural beauty and fascinating complexity. And getting started is a breeze! Anyone can learn to dive safely and explore the world's wondrous oceansĀ -Ā all it takes is a little training and basic equipment. Scuba Diving & Snorkeling For Dummies presents all the fundamentals for anyone interested in getting dive certified or just looking for good snorkeling while on vacation. Written by PADI-Certified diver John Newman, this friendly guide covers everything you need to know to: Get certified Plan a great diving trip Save money on equipment Dive or snorkel safely This user-friendly guide starts by helping you evaluate your underwater skills and walking you step by step through a typical certification program. Once you're certified, it helps you pick a dive site, purchase and set up your equipment, and take care of any fears you might have. Then you'll discover what to expect on your first diveĀ -Ā from which creatures are dangerous to how to protect fragile sea life. ScubaĀ Diving & Snorkeling For Dummies also covers these topics and more: Free diving Special breathing techniques Emergency procedures How to avoid the bends Handling dive anxiety The physics and chemistry of diving Staying healthy on dive trips Ocean ecosystems Rip tides and tidal waves Ten great dive destinations In addition to beautiful full-color photography and all the information you need to plan a dive trip, the book also includes a handy appendix of dive organizations and publications, as well as a CD-ROM sampler from PADI (Professional Association of Diving Instructors). Whether you're a novice diver or an old hand, Scuba Diving & Snorkeling For Dummies is perfect for anyone who wants to see the beauty of the ocean from a fish's point of view. Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.Ā , " it inspires and instructs. I give it a top recommendation for anyone who's intrigued by our oceans' environments." JeanMichel Cousteau "No secret handshakes or eyebrowraised buzz words to dazzle you; just solid info with some fun thrown in." Gary P. Joyce, Editor, Sport Diver Magazine "If you've ever dreamed of diving into the world of undersea adventure, but weren't sure where to start, Scuba Diving && Snorkeling For Dummies&Ā® is the book for you!" John Cronin, CEO, PADI Dive Right In with Valuable Offers from PADI, DACOR, and Sport Diver Magazine! This friendly guide shows you how to dive right into snorkeling and scuba. Veteran diver John Newman leads you stepbystep through predive fundamentals, explains what to expect when you're underwater, and describes options available to you after you get your feet wet. CDROM System Requirements: 486 or faster PC with Windows 3.1 or later; 4MB RAM; 256 color, 640x480 resolution display; Windowscompatible sound card; doublespeed (2X) or faster CDROM drive; 25MB free hard drive space Inside, Find InDepth Advice on How to: Buy or rent the right equipment without going broke Get in the swim with masks, snorkels, fins, wetsuits, regulators, and tanks Understand what it takes to get certified the quick and easy way Snorkel and dive safely and stay cool in emergency situations Plan a trip to one of the twenty finest dive spots in the world Investigate advanced diving options from photography to cave exploration, For millions of Americans, diving offers the chance to get away from everyday life and enter a world of stunning natural beauty and fascinating complexity. And getting started is a breeze! Anyone can learn to dive safely and explore the world s wondrous oceansĀ Ā all it takes is a little training and basic equipment.
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