How to Scuba Dive Like a Pro


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Some of the most common myths include: scuba diving is too hard, there is nowhere around here to go diving, scuba equipment costs too much, or that scuba diving is too extreme or dangerous. Over here in this book, we'll debunk some of the myths and guide you step by step to knowing where and what and how to find your scuba-diving essentials like the right instructors or types of equipment that would fully utilize your time, energy, and money. You don't have to live within an hour of the Florida Keys, or the Gulf of Mexico. You don't even have to live within an hour of the Catalina Islands in California. While those places do lend themselves to the diving lifestyle, you can dive in the Great Lakes or even those lakes near your house. Scuba diving should be looked at as a relaxing and enjoyable sport that almost everyone can enjoy and it's not as complicated or dangerous as people make it out to be. So embark on your first step of your journey by learning a little more before you jump in (literally) into the unchartered waters!Book Content Includes: Chapter




Dive Like a Pro


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Going Into Unchartered Waters with the Right Tools & Techniques


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Some of the most common myths include: scuba diving is too hard, there is nowhere around here to go diving, scuba equipment costs too much, or that scuba diving is too extreme or dangerous. Over here in this book, we'll debunk some of the myths and guide you step by step to knowing where and what and how to find your scuba-diving essentials like the right instructors or types of equipment that would fully utilize your time, energy, and money. You don't have to live within an hour of the Florida Keys, or the Gulf of Mexico. You don't even have to live within an hour of the Catalina Islands in California. While those places do lend themselves to the diving lifestyle, you can dive in the Great Lakes or even those lakes near your house. Scuba diving should be looked at as a relaxing and enjoyable sport that almost everyone can enjoy and it's not as complicated or dangerous as people make it out to be. So embark on your first step of your journey by learning a little more before you jump in (literally) into the unchartered waters!Book Content Includes: Chapter




Underwater Foraging - Freediving for Food


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In this full colour, large format publication by master freediving instructor and expert marine forager Ian Donald, you will be taught in a step-by-step manner how to freedive, forage for marine foods, and spearfish, all with sustainability in mind.




I Go Deep & Wet While Always Wearing My Rubber! Hey Get Your Mind Out Of The Gutter! I'm A Scuba Diver Scuba Diving Journal


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Are you looking for an awesome Scuba Diving Journal? Then you've come to the right place! Act like a pro with this scuba dive notebook and document your dives with ease. Get this journal to document the most fun times of your life. Other than that, the premium graphic cover is sure to receive compliments, even when it is just laying in your book shelf. Document your adventures so you'll be able to tell fun stories to your friends and family. 6x9 inches in size 120 Pages with 118 Journal Sheets This is also a perfect gift for students and school kids that love scuba diving or snorkeling, no matter if they are in kindergarten (pre-school), middle school, high school, grade school or college (Bachelor's or Master's Degree)! Also check out our other journals, notebooks, log books and more. We're sure you'll find something perfect for you!




Present Like a Pro


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Improve your speaking skills today with this carry-along coach written by two of the top professionals in the field Sales calls. Weddings. Business conferences. Weekly meetings. We're all called on to speak in public. Often, professional success and advancement depend on it. Yet many people find the experience draining or terrifying, or remain unsatisfied with their own ability to engage and sway an audience. In Present Like a Pro, you'll learn how to: · Solicit useful feedback. · Deal with hecklers. · Gracefully handle A/V malfunctions. · Sell your point through audience participation. · Evoke the power of your own life in your talk. · And much more! Kevin E. O'Connor and Cyndi Maxey have distilled the knowledge they've acquired from more than forty-five years combined of professional speaking into a concise, easy-to-use guide that will help anyone Present Like a Pro!




Manual of Freediving


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A manual that combines education and theoretical research with practical activity, a result of the experience of Umberto Pelizzari, one of the major protagonists in the history of freediving (16 world records et the first man to break the wall of 150 meters in depth). A complete text, which accompanies the freediver into the discovery of a fascinating sport and discipline with extraordinary mental components. With its previous editions, "Manual of Freediving" has been the most widely distributed freediving manual in the world, translated into eight languages, selling more than 30,000 copies in Italy. In this "Manual of Freediving, underwater on a single breath", each chapter has been completely re-written and enriched with the most important innovations and knowledge that in the recent years have contributed to improving and making the practice of freediving even safer and more enjoyable. The chapter on relaxation and mental training represents one of the greatest insights into the application of mental strength in freediving. Developed in a very simple and practical way, it contains various "guides" for the autogenic training sessions and mental training. From basic to advanced level, topics such as the following, are dealt with simplicity and many practical references: breathing (the correct use of the diaphragm, respiratory sensitivity and effectiveness, abdominal and thoracic breathing, chest mobilization, etc.), equalization (all manoeuvres are described and trained with the latest educational protocols, dry and in water), physical and specific training, monofin, safety in the water, etc. According to the most modern freediving teaching methods, over 400 pages of text and illustrated exercises with useful images will allow students and their instructors to build a straight forward and effective didactic path.




Dive Log


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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 107 dives Pages: 110




The Most Advanced Clarinet Book


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Scuba Diving and Snorkeling For Dummies


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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.