Key Largo, Florida, is one of the most popular dive travel destinations in the United States, perhaps in the world. There are at least 1,000 shipwrecks; most of these shipwrecks remain undiscovered, buried beneath centuries of sand and coral growth. This book contains historical information about shipwrecks from Carysfort Reef, off North Key Largo, to Alligator Reef, off Lower Matecumbe Key.

Histories and Mysteries: The Shipwrecks of Key Largo

History

Scott, Thomas A.

Americas

Best Publishing Company

The ability to communicate effectively under water is essential to safe diving. A misunderstanding between divers could mean the difference between life and death. This book expands standard "emergency signs" through the use of signs adapted from the hearing impaired. The signs are easy to learn, to use, and to understand. They will make diving a safer and more enjoyable experience.

Scuba Divers Sign Language Manual

Sports & Outdoors

James P. Smith

Lee Ann Smith

Water Sports

The diver’s book that can save your vacation, or save your life. Practical, easy-to-use medical guide for scuba divers and others who explore the unique marine environment and who may eventually be stung, bitten, or punctured by a hazardous marine animal. Dr. Auerbach condenses and organizes a voluminous amount of important information and succinctly presents therapies which truly may be lifesaving.

A Medical Guide to Hazardous Marine Life

Science & Math

Paul S. Auerbach

Biological Sciences

Bill High spent more than 365 days of his working career underwater in 4 undersea laboratories, 5 deep submersibles and as both a commercial and sport diver. Bill was a hospital and field medic, sport and commercial fisherman, sky diver, hunter and witness to the Japanese surprise attack on Pearl Harbor, December 7, 1941. He rode the back of a wild killer whale and swam with more than 1,000 dolphins. For more than 50 years he sought adventure above and below the ocean.

Beneath the Sea, A Sampling of Diving and Other Adventures

High, William L.

"Mixed Gas Diving" usually refers to gases mixed, other than air, for recreational diving. Diving on mixed gases is considered specialized diving and requires formal training. This book will increase the reader's depth of background knowledge and help to explain the theories behind certain practices and techniques. As the need for oxygen monitoring becomes more apparent in nitrox diving, "EAN" diving, extensive information on oxygen monitoring becomes a necessity. The intention of this book is to examine oxygen measurement, and to concentrate on the information and techniques most relevant to divers. Contents include: The Atmosphere, The Gas Laws, Oxygen Analyzers, Measurement of Oxygen, Enriched Air Mixtures in Diving Cylinders, Using Oxygen Analyzers, Safety and First Aid Procedures and much much more!

The Practice of Oxygen Measurement for Divers

Lamb, J.S.

The Revised Fourth Edition of the NOAA Diving Manual, Diving for Science and Technology, is one of the most detailed diving reference books available and is a valuable resource for all who are interested in a complete encyclopedia of diving technology, equipment, techniques, and procedures. 
More than 100 authors and reviewers, selected from a diverse spectrum of experts in recreational scuba diving, commercial, military, scientific and research diving, combined their expertise to address the complex issues involved in today's diving. 
This new edition contains twenty-one chapters on all aspects of diving: techniques to improve the methodology of underwater scientific research, new gear, operational techniques and details to assist the diver in diving safely. In addition, there are ten appendices, including a glossary, references, and a detailed index. The technologies of rebreathers and mixed gas diving, including nitrox and oxygen are included; diving physics, physiology, decompression and diving medicine have been updated to reflect the recent development in the diving industry. The never-before-published NOAA Nitrox Tables and Nitrox Diving Procedures allow deeper and/or longer bottom times to increase diver efficiency when using nitrox, without affecting safety or increasing decompression time. The most current and up-to-date U.S. Navy Dive Tables are also included. The NOAA Diving Manual is a valuable resource all serious divers must have!

NOAA Diving Manual: Diving for Science and Technology, Fourth Edition Revised

NOAA et al.

Nature & Ecology

Underwater photography is challenging, even in the age of autofocus and TTL cameras. The author is unique is presenting an in-depth explanation of concepts as they relate to making photographs underwater. This book illustrates these concepts with brilliant color photographs, each of which is accompanied by an explanation of exactly how it was accomplished. This book stresses basic knowledge needed to produce high quality images now and in the future. Both beginning and experienced underwater photographers will benefit from the presentation of practical suggestions and realistic solutions for making photographs with housed 35mm cameras, macro or wide angle lenses, and strobe lighting. 
This book includes a glossary of important photographic terms as well as straightforward and comprehensive explanations of useful optical concepts, lenses, cameras, film and strobe lighting. It concludes with addresses, telephone contact numbers and internet URL's for a number of important equipment manufacturers, photography supply houses, and repair facilities that specialize in underwater equipment.

Essentials of Underwater Photography

Jackson, Robert M

With this new Second Edition the best selling Hyperbaric Medicine Practice solidifies its position as the standard work in the field of clinical hyperbaric oxygen therapy. This edition is comprehensive, authoritative, and up to date. 
This reference has been widely acclaimed through the first edition. Written by a large team of accomplished specialists, the second edition retains the clinical and therapeutic orientation and comprehensive approach that countless practitioners have come to appreciate. At the same time it is extensively updated on every aspect of the field of hyperbaric medicine. With new developments in the field, four new chapters have been added to the book.

Hyperbaric Medicine Practice, Second Edition-Revised

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Eric P. Kindwall

Alternative Medicine

The only way to avoid the risk of the bends is not to dive! Since that is not an option, Alex Brylske has written a book to help divers understand decompression sickness better. He has incorporated all aspects of the decompression issue, both theoretical and practical from the perspective of the recreational diver. It is a helpful addition to the discussion of diving safety and will make your diving safer! Some things in this book are too important to miss! Beating the Bends explores the mechanics of bubble formation, biochemical changes caused by DCS, and the role of blood flow, tissue density, and other factors that may contribute to a diver's susceptibility to the bends. Highlights include: 10 Commandments of Decompression Safety, Using Dive Computers Properly, Reducing the Risk of Decompression Sickness and an In-depth Look at Dive Tables.

Beating the Bends

Brylske, Alex

The author has carefully investigated and described over 100 chambers world-wide and technical highlights dating back over 350 years. Written from the technical point of view the book is loaded with photographs, illustrations, schematics, floor plans, and drawings dating back to 1866. The author has been working in the field of hyperbaric technology and has had great influence in the development of new techniques. Innovative efforts of mankind to achieve medical success in healing by exposing patients to pressure dates back to the middle of the 17th century. An excellent book, detailed information, fantastic history and a necessary publication for anyone's hyperbaric medical library.

History Of Hyperbaric Chambers

Haux, Gerhard F.

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