Scuba Diving Hand Signals


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Proficiency in underwater communication is not only a vital part of scuba diving training, it also makes diving a much more enjoyable and safer experience. Scuba Diving Hand Signals intends to support beginning recreational scuba divers in learning underwater communication via hand signals. More than 240 commonly used gestures are illustrated and grouped into eight categories: Common signals Problem and emergency signals Training signals Air Pressure and number signals Underwater wildlife signals Environment signals Emotion signals Miscellaneous signals Underwater wildlife signals are accompanied by QR codes that provide access to supplemental online resources.




Scubasigns


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Would you like to be able to speak scuba and communicate with other divers all over the world? Here is your chance. Scubasigns is the definitive guide to all diving hand signals. It will make your dives safer, more interesting, and of course more fun. It's a book not to be missed in any Scuba Divers library no matter if you are a novice or a highly experienced diver. Every diver learns some basic hand signals during dive training. There are, however, hundreds of other signals used by divers worldwide to show marine life, share information, indicate a problem or point out something interesting. Scubasigns contains all these hand signals. It's a book that makes you wonder why it hasn't been around for years already. The authors travelled the world to collect all hand signals used by divers. Together with diving organisations they reviewed all signals and after years of study the official scuba diving language was created. There are nearly 500 hand signals in the book that were all photographed under water and are beautifully displayed on 288 pages. You will find them easy to understand and use in practice. In addition to the hand signal photographs some of the world's best underwater photographers have contributed marine life images to Scubasigns. The fantastic photographs and the excellent production quality really makes you want to pick it up and look at it time and time again. There are 13 chapters in the book that will appeal to the personal interest of every diver. No matter if you are a wreck diver, a tech diver, or if looking at marine life is your thing, you will find sections that are invaluable in enhancing your dive experience. By buying the Scubasigns book you will also be helping the work of the Scubasigns Foundation. The Foundation contributes to the education of local people in undeveloped areas of the world that want to become dive professionals or owners of a dive centre. They also aim to create a strong economic interest in keeping marine life healthy. For more information about Scubasigns Foundation or a chance to test out your diving hand signal skills visit www.scubasigns.com.. AUTHOR: Dave van Stijn and Mike Harterink have been professionals in the diving industry for many years. They share a passion for the underwater world and have spent thousands of hours diving in some of the world s most beautiful and remote places. After training over one thousand diving instructors and numerous beginning divers, they have set up the Scubasigns Foundation and travel the world to support locals in starting a career in the diving industry. Scubasigns: The Guide to All Diving Hand Signals is their writing debut. Colour photographs throughout




Scuba Diving


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"Scuba Diving" demystifies the complex topics of scuba diving, covering topics such as gas laws and the physics and physiology of diving. As an added bonus, readers will find recommendations on top diving sites around the world and sites ideal for divers at any level.




Scuba Diving


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An authoritative and encouraging guide, Scuba Diving contains expert advice and step-by-step illustrations on how to perfect key skills, how to buy and maintain equipment, what the different diving options are and where to find classic dive sites around the world. Scuba Diving covers different types of diving from reef and ice to wreck, nocturnal, and fresh water. Equipment is showcaseed in detail, from wetsuits and masks to flippers and buoyancy aids. This eBook also include information about marine life, from tropical fish and manta rays to whales, dolphins and sharks.




Stress and Performance in Diving


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Each chapter of the book deals with an aspect of diving stress and/or performance that affects divers every time they go underwater. The chapters range from the impact of diving equipment on performance of the diver to the problems of panic and stress control. A unified presentation of research in diving, medicine, education, and stress prevention that every diver, diving physician and educator needs to know.




Eliminate Your Competition


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Most salespeople lose the deal before they ever get started! It isn't uncommon for the customer to have already made a decision before most salespeople even learn of the opportunity. Most salespeople have to beat the preferred competitor by a significant margin just to be considered equivalent. Don't you wish that you could be the preferred vendor in all of your opportunities? Selling is a difficult career in which to make a living; it is not uncommon to have the commission check denied before the salesperson even gets a chance to win. Analysis of thousands of sales situations has made it phenomenally obvious that most salespeople begin their sales campaign so late in the decision-making process that they are virtually guaranteed to lose the order. To make matters worse, when they do start the campaign early enough, most salespeople do not know how to control the prospect adequately so that they can guarantee their victory. Typical turnover for a sales department is 10-20%. Many companies see turnover that approaches 40-60%! This turnover costs them 50% of their revenue-generating capability. In any organization that exceeds 25% turnover, the loss of trust with the customer can be astounding as the new salesperson tries to rebuild the entire relationship. In any given quarter dozens or hundreds of companies do not make their forecasted numbers and are dramatically punished by Wall Street. This book will provide the management of a company with a framework to teach their salespeople how to attain their quotas with higher profits. It will also allow salespeople to rise to the top of their organization and be the super-achievers who win awards, trips, bonuses, and respect. In this book, I will show you how to eliminate your competition and maximize your commission.







The Most Advanced Clarinet Book


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The Ultimate Beginner's Guide To Scuba Diving


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How to scuba dive? How to get my scuba diving certification? Start off on the right fin! If you are not a diver yet, grab this in-depth handbook! It is everything you need to know about diving and scuba certification in a step-by-step beginner’s guide. If you are a newly certified scuba diver and do not yet feel safe & comfortable underwater, this guide will show you how to become as comfortable underwater as you are when sitting on your couch. If you are a scuba diving instructor, this reference book will provide a quality framework to use with your open water divers to prepare them for a lifetime of legendary underwater experiences. *** Regardless of your reason for wanting to learn to dive, chances are you won’t go scuba diving after completing your open-water certification. Weird, right? There are “holes” in the way scuba diving instructors teach, and this handbook will lay it bare so you can prepare to learn to dive and get what you need for a lifetime of legendary underwater adventures. *** Recommendations are backed by industry-wide surveys that the author shares with you. He also explains ISO international scuba diving training standards so you can prepare and know if you are being short-changed. This step-by-step handbook to learning to dive covers scuba certification courses, dive equipment & dive travel with 550+ pages of actionable information. - Should I get a PADI certification or go with another dive training agency? - How much does it cost to learn to dive? How can I save money? - How can I get comfortable underwater? - What can I do to feel & be safe while scuba diving? - What are the scuba certification levels & which ones matter to me? - Typical mistakes made by people who decide to learn to dive. - The pitfalls & traps in the dive industry. How to avoid them. - Where to take your certification and with whom. - Selecting a dive instructor, dive center, dive resort & dive boat. - Your health & fitness to dive. - What dive gear to buy & what to rent. - How to save money by spending on what will actually help you. - And so much more! Most books about scuba diving are written by instructors with good content. But Darcy Kieran gives you a 360-degree view from his experience as a scuba diving instructor trainer & owner/manager of dive shops, dive equipment wholesalers, dive boats, scuba diving university programs, and dive resorts. *** This handbook won’t teach you how to scuba dive – you must get in the water for that! But you will know exactly what to do before registering for a scuba certification course. The author shares typical mistakes that would cost you time and money and, in many cases, provide you with such a bad experience that you would want to stop scuba diving. This book gives you a chance to learn from others' mistakes! It will help you understand how the dive industry operates so you can navigate it to your advantage. Do not risk missing out on a lifetime of legendary scuba diving adventures because many dive professionals you’ll encounter are not always professional. Instead, learn how to be the leader of your own adventure!




HowExpert Guide to Scuba Diving


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If you want to learn how to scuba dive, get certified, find gear, explore top destinations, and experience all types of dives, then check out HowExpert Guide to Scuba Diving. Do you fantasize about a life under the sea? Do you see the vast oceans as destinations to explore? Maybe you’ve been dying to get into diving but are a little apprehensive, or perhaps you are certified and haven’t ventured out as much as you hoped, or you’re a veteran diver looking for new ideas. No matter your diving status, this book has 101 tips, tricks, and lessons to motivate you to get in the water and explore the underwater wonders of the world. Read, explore, and become inspired. Jump in and dive! Dive! Dive! Scuba diving is an activity that most people are interested in and curious about; however, only 1.1 percent of Americans are actually certified divers. When it comes to diving, there are three kinds of people, those that don’t try because they are too afraid and fear they won’t be able to do it, those that get certified but only dive once or twice, and those that fall in love. HowExpert Guide to Scuba Diving will help alleviate the fears of the fearful, motivate more dives for the less experienced, and provide new adventures for those experts exploring the seas. The reason why most people are afraid of the water is that so much of it has yet to be thoroughly investigated. The globe is covered in 70% water, and only 10% has been explored. That leaves a lot of territory unknown to the human eye. The purpose of this guide is to provide you with tips on getting certified, finding gear, diving trips, and much more! Think you have what it takes? Want to be among the elite group of responsible certified divers? Already an experienced diver but enthusiastic about learning more about your favorite hobby? Then follow these 101 tips to be the best diver you can be on land and at sea! Let’s dive in! Check out HowExpert Guide to Scuba Diving to learn how to scuba dive, get certified, find gear, explore top destinations, and experience all types of dives. About the Author Christina Biasiello has been an avid scuba diver for over a decade, traveling the world and sharing her adventures with all who will listen. Like, most people, she was very apprehensive about getting certified, but once she tried it and got out of her head, she fell in love and plans many life activities around diving. She currently resides on the East Coast of Florida, where she can enjoy her favorite hobby right off shore or out of a dive boat. When she’s not diving still enjoys being on or near the water, paddle boarding, doing SUP yoga, or just relaxing on the beach. She also enjoys reading, writing, and running on the beach and boardwalk. She works as a special educator at the local elementary school and has been working with students with special needs for thirteen years. Many of her former students are now certified divers. The water is soothing for many students, especially those on the spectrum. Sitting in a classroom with adults, reading the diving text, and taking comprehension quizzes to pass the final exam is a great way for students to see the real-world applications of their education. There are many wonders of the world that have the ability to instill passion in the passionate, who in turn inspire passion in others. HowExpert publishes how to guides on all topics from A to Z by everyday experts.