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Books A Diver's Guide to Underwater Malaysia Macrolife This is an essential field guide for all serious macro divers (those interested in small marine life) from the Maldives to Australia. It identifies and describes 600 Indo-Pacific marine species, focusing on those found in South China, Sulu and Sulawesi seas. Each species entry includes detailed first-hand information on distribution, habitat, size, life habits, and underwater photography tips. It is written in a clear, concise, informative style and packed with over 800 stunning colour photos. It also includes information on the top dive sites in Malaysia and a chapter devoted to the fine art of macrophotography. Price: £30.00 (Including VAT at 17.5%)

Books A Time to Die: The Kursk Disaster by Robert Moore A Time to Die, by Robert Moore, takes its name from a poem written by one of the Kursk's crew shortly before their last mission. Based on two years research (including spending considerable time with the crew's family) and a large supply of off-the-record information, Moore's book presents a wealth of facts (including exactly why the sub sank - nothing to do with collisions with other subs or ships as was initially rumoured by the media at the time) and fascinating background information (such as that a Russian submarine captain actually gets paid less than a tram-driver does in Moscow). Price: £10.99 (Including VAT at 17.5%)

Books An Essential Guide To Digital Photography An extremely useful and well constructed guide to using digital cameras underwater for those thinking of buying or who have recently bought into this modern technolog Price: £15.99 (Including VAT at 17.5%)

Books Asia Pacific Reef Guide With over 1000 photographs of coral reef animals, this volume covers Malaysia, Indonesia, Gulf of Thailand, Chinese and Vietnamese coasts and the islands of the Japanese waters of the East China Sea. It covers all the marine life of the area from fishes through cephalopods to sea squirts and sponges. An ideal guide to the marine life of the area. Helmut Debelius is renowned for his series of books on the world?s marine life. The hallmark of his books is their extensive and beautiful photography coupled with information to enable the diver to identify almost every marine creature that they encounter. They are an invaluable resource for any diver who wants to make the most of their diving trip. View the other IKAN guides on this web site Price: £26.99 (Including VAT at 17.5%)

Books Atlas of the Maldives The marvellous and once mysterious Maldive Islands, remain just as intriguing as ever and continue to divulge their secrets with every passing year. Atlas of the Maldives illustrates the diversity of geographical, historical and cultural features that make up this Indian Ocean Archipelago, as well as making island identification and location easier. It includes underwater maps of Protected Marine Areas as well as navigation lights, shipwrecks, and a comprehensive island index. As the resorts continue to expand into the outer atolls, they provide the basis for change, bringing added interest to the regions they serve. The atoll charts include resorts and the location of proposed resorts. In recognising the importance of island names to the history of the Maldives, traditional island names are included in brackets when a resort changes the island's name. New harbours and reclamation of land are constantly changing the shape of islands. Some maps of key islands have been included, revealing in considerable detail, some of these changes. When complemented with photos, Atlas of the Maldives illustrates the lifestyle, development aspirations and resources of the people. Most importantly, this atlas is designed to be an informative reference for travelling around the atolls. Having a clear understanding of the island names and their locations, as well as knowing some of the main features, will undoubtedly lead to a more rewarding travel experience The Maldives are a chain of islands spread over a distance of 868 km in a north - south direction. They cover an area of 90,000 sq. km and lie between latitude 7[degrees]6'30"N to 0[degrees]42'30"S, and longitude 72[degrees]32'30"E to 73[degrees]46'15"E. Estimates of the number of islands differ, depending on the definition of an island. Officially there are 1190 islands having "some form of vegetation on them, whether grass or bushes or trees". Of this number 990 are uninhabited and 200 inhabited, with a total populat Price: £9.99 (Including VAT at 17.5%)

Books Beneath North SulaweSea by Michael Aw This book encapsulates the splendour and richness of Nature’s richest realm - North Sulawesi. The region is the most diverse marine ecological empire of our ocean planet. Though the imagery is not shot over the course of a 24 hours period, they are however captured at the time of the day indicated. The pictorial documentary reveals the behavior and nuances of life in a day ‘Beneath North SulaweSea’. The moving pictures DVD edition is compose of 698 still images and video scenes artistically woven into a special presentation with original music score specially written by award winning music of the sea composer Eric Bettens. ‘Beneath North SulaweSea’ is the long overdue update to “Beneath Bunaken (1993)”, the award winning almanac that was selected as the Presidential Gift for the Asia Pacific Economic Co-operation conference in 1994. Its true intend, ‘Beneath North Sulawesi’ is evolve as an accolade for the luxuriant marine biodiversity of North Sulawesi found no where else in the world. Price: £44.99 (Including VAT at 17.5%)

Books Cephalopods A World Guide An unique book covering squids, octopuses, argonauts and their relatives together with cuttlefishes and nautiluses. Colours of living cephalopods are extremely bright and diverse and they are shown here in all their beauty in brilliant full colour. Information and images of species from around world as well as general stories on their unique lives and bizarre habits are all included Price: £26.99 (Including VAT at 17.5%)

Books Collins Whales and Dolphins The mythology, history and latest findings of both expert and amateur studies are brought together complete with stunning photographs. Includes chapters on identification with full classification and information for each species with in-depth details on social life and behaviour. Arguably the most comprehensive guide to whales and dolphins available Price: £18.99 (Including VAT at 17.5%)

Books Coral Sea Reef Guide Helmut Debelius is renowned for his series of books on the world?s marine life. The hallmark of his books is their extensive and beautiful photography coupled with information to enable the diver to identify almost every marine creature that they encounter. They are an invaluable resource for any diver who wants to make the most of their diving trip. This guide covers the marine life of the Indo-Pacific region including the Great Barrier Reef Price: £26.99 (Including VAT at 17.5%)

Books Corals Indo-Pacific Reef Guide This book captures the breathtaking panorama of the worlds corals through more than 1000 stunning photographs and a number of captivating short stories. A feast of information for divers, naturalists and anyone else concerned about this, one of the vast but fragile wonders of our planet. IKAN is renowned for publishing this series of books on the world’s marine life. The hallmark of these books is their extensive and beautiful photography coupled with information to enable the diver to identify almost every marine creature that they encounter. They are an invaluable resource for any diver who wants to make the most of their diving trip. View the others in the series on this web site. Price: £25.99 (Including VAT at 17.5%)

Books Crustacea Guide of the World Helmut Debelius is renowned for his series of books on the world?s marine life. The hallmark of his books is their extensive and beautiful photography coupled with information to enable the diver to identify almost every marine creature that they encounter. They are an invaluable resource for any diver who wants to make the most of their diving trip.This is a comprehensive guide to the ocean?s crustacea Price: £26.99 (Including VAT at 17.5%)

Books DDRC Underwater Diving Accident Manual The Diving Diseases Research Centre’s much anticipated "Underwater Diving Accident Manual" has now been published. The 56 page waterproof manual is intended as a guide for those involved in all aspects of diving, to aid the recognition and initial management of a diving accident victim. The diver should treat this waterproof manual as part of their diving kit, so that it is always available for use. In the event of an accident a work sheet is provided at the rear of the book. This should be completed and the whole book (to aid medical personnel not familiar with diving medicine) should accompany the victim. As well as management of emergency situations this book covers all likely diving injuries and medical conditions from decompression sickness to stings from marine life. Price: £11.99 (Including VAT at 17.5%)

Books Deeper Into Diving by John Lippmann & Dr. Simon Mi This is the competely revised and updated 2nd Edition of John Lippmann‘s widely acclaimed 1990 1st Edition. Deeper Into Diving, 2nd Edition is a professional-level treatise for the experienced diver, the technical diver, the dive instructor, and other diving and dive medical professionals. It contains information on a variety of decompression procedures and technical information that is not easily obtainable. This book also provides valuable insights into diving physiology and various physical and medical aspects of deeper diving. It discusses in depth U.S. Navy, Huggins, Bassett, NAUI, PADI RDP, Büehlmann, DCIEM, and the BSAC tables. Other topics include oxygen, nitrogen narcosis, carbon dioxide, heat loss, decompression sickness, multi-level diving, dive computers, diving at altitude, technical diving and more! Price: £32.99 (Including VAT at 17.5%)

Books Dive In Style by Thames and Huudson There used to be a trade-off between diving and style: world-class hideaways were miles from any underwater action, while exceptional diving meant sleeping in a makeshift shack. Now you no longer have to choose. Dive in Style shows you where to find the best diving and snorkelling on the planet, accessible from the world’s most luxurious hotels. Spanning the globe from Australia to Zanzibar, the Mediterranean to the Maldives, twenty-six destinations – including four amazing dive boats – offer something for everyone, pairing each region’s most spectacular dive sites with the ultimate places to stay. Step aboard the Turks and Caicos Aggressor II in the Caribbean to snorkel with humpback whales and their newborn calves, or simply watch their tails slap from the comfort of the boat’s outdoor hot tub. Float over an endless carpet of coral on the Great Barrier Reef, or take a private picnic to one of Lizard Island’s pristine white-sand beaches. Backward-roll into a scene of circling sharks straight out of a James Bond movie at Muri Muri, or play it safe and soak up the breathtaking beauty of Bora Bora. Price: £24.95 (Including VAT at 17.5%)

Books Dive Red Sea, The Ultimate Guide The best ever guide to scuba diving in the Red Sea and a must for all divers . . . DIVE RED SEA offers fresh new insights into the classic Egyptian dives, as well as exploring new sites that are only now becoming easily accessible to the holidaying diver in countries such as Sudan, Eritrea, Djibouti and Saudi Arabia. Seasoned Red Sea Divers will be more than familiar with the incredible variation of diving that the Northern and Southern Egyptian Red Sea has to offer, but with new insights from people who have spent many years working there, including our own Steve Brown, dive guides Joe and Karin along with Grant and Sonia, there are a few surprises for even the most experienced Egyptian Red Sea diver. Bordering Egypt to the South, Sudan is fast becoming known for its unspoilt corals, the breathtaking wreck of the Umbria and Cousteaus famous Conshelf II experiment. Visited by very few liveaboards, including our own Royal Emperor and Royal Evolution, this book gives a real insight into these little dived waters, thanks in no small part to James Curtis-Smith's, of Royal Emperor, expert knowledge on the dive sites. Further South again, Djibouti offers almost unrivalled encounters with the majestic Whale Shark. Co-Author, Simon Rogerson, reasons that Djibouti acts as a nursery for Whale Shark young and that as they tend to be found in large groups in small areas, no spotter planes are needed. This benefits divers enormously, as divers onboard liveabords such as Djibouti Divers can spend more time in the water with these creatures than waiting for a pilot to radio in with a sighting. In short, whatever your Red Sea experience, this book is sure to reveal new information, be it on dives you have always dreamed of doing or dives you love so much you do them year after year. Price: £20.00 (Including VAT at 17.5%)

Books Dive The Ultimate Guide Scrupulously researched, authoritatively written and lavishly illustrated with stunning photographs and specially commissioned maps, DIVE is packed full of practical and up-to-date information, including crucial safety information for the travelling diver. Whether an advanced diver, an aspiring beginner or somewhere in between, then DIVE will enable you to plan your trips with total confidence. A highly regarded DIVER magazine contributor, Monty Halls makes the perfect dive guide. Whether it's providing diver-friendly descriptions of top underwater sites, giving practical tips on local diving services, or highlighting not-to-be-missed places of interest for the occasional day off, Monty's your man! Nigel Eaton, Editor, DIVER Magazine Price: £20.00 (Including VAT at 17.5%)

Books Diving with sharks This book is for competent divers wishing to extend their horizons and is part aspirational and part instructional. Diving with Sharks and other Adventure Dives covers diving with Great White, Hammerhead and other sharks, diving with gentle giants such as mantas and whale sharks, cave and wreck diving and diving in strong currents and under ice. Each chapter is a combination of specialised technical and environmentally aware diving advice, site information and stirring anecdotes. Jack Jackson is a highly respected diver who has spent over 30 years exploring the world?s oceans Price: £17.99 (Including VAT at 17.5%)

Books Encyclopedia Prehistorica Sharks and Monsters While dinosaurs patrolled the lands, massive prehistoric sharks, giant scorpions and colossal squid cruised the ancient oceans - most with just one thing in mind: eat or be eaten. Full of captivating facts and more than thirty-five breathtaking pop-ups, this incredible companion volume to the bestselling "Encyclopedia Prehistorica: Dinosaurs" explores the prehistoric underwater world, where monsters ruled the waves for millions of years. Price: £19.99 (Including VAT at 17.5%)

Books Fish slates These plastic fFsh ID slates are ideal as quick reference guides when diving. Price: £5.01 (Including VAT at 17.5%)

Books Fishes of The Maldives Book This excellent book has a comprehensive index of family and species names and is colour coded to assist the reader in reaching the specific fish he or she is seeking. Rudie has used his extensive knowledge and experience to come up with a design that is compact and easy to use. He has sought to portray fishes from the practical rather than the artistic point of view, which is extremely helpful to the fish enthusiast Price: £25.96 (Including VAT at 17.5%)

Books Great British marine animals Second Edition, brand new for 2005, with an additional 30 species and 90 new photographs. This book is a colourful photographic guide to the fabulous wealth of marine fish and invertebrate life found in the seas around Britain. Much more than a guide to identification, Great British Marine Animals describes the lifestyles and habits using sequences of photographs. A wonderful book for snorkellers, divers and anyone who loves the sea. This book gives a vast amount of information but with minimal use of technical terms. There are 420 colour photographs in its 272 pages making it visually appealing as well as knowledgeable. Paul Naylor holds a doctorate in marine biology and has been photographing the marine life of British seas for over 20 years Price: £14.95 (Including VAT at 17.5%)

Books Hawaii Lonely Planet 1st Edition Casey & Astrid Witte Mahaney Published February 2000 Whether you're a first-time snorkeler or an experienced diver, you'll find underwater adventure in the Hawaiian Islands. Swim with schools of tropical fish in easy-to-access bays and explore intriguing underwater lava formations. Beautiful beaches and varied diving are only part of Hawaii's appeal. You'll also find activities for the entire family, from whale watching to windsurfing to waterfall walks. This book describes 64 of the best dive sites in Hawaii's five dive regions - Oahu, the Big Island, Maui County (Maui, Molokini Crater, Kahoolawe, Lanai and Molokai), Kauai & Niihau, and Midway Islands - with full-color photos throughout. You'll get specific information on: Dive site depth range and conditions Common, endemic and hazardous marine life Topside attractions for each dive region Comprehensive list of dive services 13 easy-to read map Price: £10.99 (Including VAT at 17.5%)

Books Indian Ocean Reef Guide This extensive guide to the fish and marine animals of the Indian Ocean is dedicated to the divers and snorkellers who seek knowledge of the marine environment. Spanning the Maldives, Sri Lanka, Thailand, South Africa, Mauritius, Madagascar, East Africa and The Seychelles. The author uses his abundant experience to assist not only in identifying the species, but also to show their interesting behaviour. Helmut Debelius is renowned for his series of books on the world?s marine life. The hallmark of his books is their extensive and beautiful photography coupled with information to enable the diver to identify almost every marine creature that they encounter. They are an invaluable resource for any diver who wants to make the most of their diving trip. View the others in the series on this web site Price: £27.99 (Including VAT at 17.5%)

Books Into The Abyss A lifetime in diving, from Scapa Flow to Micronesia and from ABLJs to TRIMIX. Beautifully written, this book captivates the reader much as diving itself can. Rod projects a love of his sport and adventure, and shows off the real wonder of diving in Scotland in particular. Price: £15.99 (Including VAT at 17.5%)

Books Lonely Planet Diving & Snorkelling Guide to The Re Astonishing biodiversity marks the Red Sea - a diving oasis in the middle of Earth's largest sandbox. Topside attractions include art, culture and architecture of biblical proportions. This guide describes more than 100 sites in the eight countries that border the Red Sea and includes tourist tips. Price: £13.00 (Including VAT at 17.5%)

Books Lonely Planet Diving and Snorkelling Belize Belize is home to the largest barrier reef in the western hemisphere. This guide is designed for divers who base themselves on coastal or off-shore islands, or those who stay aboard to dive in more remote areas. It includes information on: depth, visibility, marine life and temperature. Price: £10.99 (Including VAT at 17.5%)

Books Lonely Planet Diving and Snorkelling Bonaire This work contains the best selection of dives and snorkelling adventures in the Netherlands Antilles. It is perfect for divers of all abilities, from beginners to experts. It contains full colour photography that provides inspiration for armchair and actual travellers alike. It features reviews of activities and attractions above and below the water. It includes complete listings for diving services and resorts. Price: £14.99 (Including VAT at 17.5%)

Books Lonely Planet Diving and Snorkelling Chuuk Lagoon No other dive guide covers these island jewels set in the heart of Micronesia. An entire fleet of artifact-laden Japanese battleship and warplane wrecks rests on the shallow lagoon floor around Chuuk, making it famous for its incredible wreck diving. The guide covers practicalities, including accommodations and tourist offices. Price: £10.99 (Including VAT at 17.5%)

Books Lonely Planet Diving and Snorkelling Cozumel This work talks about the wide selection of diving and snorkelling adventures in one of the world's best diving locations, off the coast of Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula. It offers options for divers of all abilities, from beginners to experts. The full colour photography provides inspiration for armchair and actual travellers alike. It features reviews of activities and attractions above and below the water. It also includes complete listings for diving services and resorts. Price: £14.99 (Including VAT at 17.5%)

Books Lonely Planet Diving and Snorkelling Great Barrier Reef This work: is the definitive guide to diving and snorkeling over Australia's world-famous Great Barrier Reef; includes a wide selection of dives and snorkeling adventures; is written for divers of all abilities, from beginners to experts; full colour photography provides inspiration for armchair and actual travellers alike; features reviews of activities and attractions above and below the water; and complete listings for diving services and resorts. Price: £14.99 (Including VAT at 17.5%)

Books Lonely Planet Diving and Snorkelling Maldives Includes dive site topography and access; details of resort islands across the archipelago; how to hire safari boats, including contact information, and travel logistics and topside attractions. Price: £10.99 (Including VAT at 17.5%)

Books Lonely Planet Diving and Snorkelling New Zealand This is a guide to some of the most diverse diving and snorkelling sites. It features top diving attractions, including the marine reserve of the Poor Knights Islands, the Greenpeace Warrior wreck and the South Island fiords, as well as topside culture and history as well as practical advice. Price: £13.00 (Including VAT at 17.5%)

Books Lonely Planet Diving and Snorkelling Philippines This guide provides coverage of 7000 islands and miles of coral reef in the Philippines. It includes 120 of the best dive sites for snorkelling and where to find white-sand beaches, shallow coral gardens and World War I wrecks. The guide also features sections on Philippine culture and history. Price: £10.99 (Including VAT at 17.5%)

Books Lonely Planet Diving and Snorkelling Turks & Caico This guide to the Turks and Caicos Islands offers information on the area's attractions both above and below the water. On land there is a blend of European colonial charm and spicy Caribbean flavour, whilst beyond the beaches, underwater activities attract divers and snorkellers. Price: £10.99 (Including VAT at 17.5%)

Books Maldives Map Displaying dive sites, ship wrecks, islands & reefs, surfing locations and protected marine areas Price: £6.99 (Including VAT at 17.5%)

Books Marine Life of the Maldives A comprehensive marine life identification guide with over 1000 photographs covering almost every major group of marine invertebrates that illustrates the extraordinary diversity and colour of the Maldives. Its primary aim is to encourage greater awareness among divers and is therefore written to be readily understood. Hardback with over 350 pages Price: £19.99 (Including VAT at 17.5%)

Books Mastering Rebreathers Mastering Rebreathers is a comprehensive new book on rebreathers written for the recreational, technical, and commercial divers, and underwater photographer. Its chapters cover all types of rebreathers currently available, the history, physics, physiology, and theory of rebreather diving, pre-dive, the dive, and post-dive procedures, maintenance and travel considerations. It is designed for use as a generic textbook for all agencies and all rebreathers. (Hardcover: 548 pages Price: £29.99 (Including VAT at 17.5%)

Books Neutral Bouyancy Share Tim Ecott's passion for diving as his gripping tales from divings rich history are interspersed with personal accounts and anecdotes. A unique and inspiring insight into man?s relationship with the dee Price: £9.99 (Including VAT at 17.5%)

Books Nudibranchs and Sea Snails An ideal book for the diver and underwater photographer with over 1000 colour photographs of nudibranchs and sea snails in their natural habitat. Every entry includes common and scientific names, size, distribution as well as general information. Browse the other titles in this excellent IKAN range of marine life books backed, inspired or authored by Debelius, on this web site Price: £26.00 (Including VAT at 17.5%)

Books Ocean exploration JG Ballard From the discovery of the Titanic to the Search for Noah's Flood this large format book is a chronicle of man's interaction with the sea and the personal experiences behind the heart of modern undersea exploration. In an era when satellite photographs chart even the most remote land masses in astonishing detail, the vast majority of our planet lies unrevealed beneath the ocean. In this watery wilderness, an environment every bit as inaccessible as space, Dr. Robert Ballard has pursued an extraordinary dual career as a marine scientist and a pioneering discoverer. One of our leading oceanographers and a National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence, Ballard describes plunging 12,000 feet to the floor of the Atlantic, finding new life in the superheated water around hydrothermal vents on the Pacific seabed, and locating scores of wrecks, from Phoenician galleys to the Nazi battleship Bismarck. We peer from the cramped cabin of a research submarine at bioluminescent fish glowing in the sunless depths, gasp for air as the bathyscaphe Archimede fills with acrid smoke a mile beneath the surface of the sea, and join a crack team of technicians on the bridge of a research ship as they 'fly" a state-of-the-art unmanned submersible over the Titanic's ghostly hull. But this lavishly illustrated book does much more than chronicle Ballard's own unique experiences: Intertwined with his vivid first person narrative is a concise history of humankind's age-old relationship with the oceans. Along with the giants of modern undersea exploration-Cousteau, Beebe, Piccard-he introduces the fabled seamen of the past, from ancient Phoenician, Polynesian, and Chinese sailors to such great names as Magellan, Columbus, Drake, and Cook. He explains how ships evolved from simple coastal craft to the most complex machines known to man, and shows how the search for new trade routes and the sheer love of adventure led captains ever farther over the horizon. He traces the development o Price: £27.50 (Including VAT at 17.5%)

Books Oxford Photo guide This is a spectacular photographic guide to the animals and plants that can be found on the shore and in the sea, and represents a completely new approach to field guides. It is aimed at those who wish to find and identify organisms encountered on and offshore quickly and easily while promoting their conservation. Uniquely, each species is illustrated by a photograph and accompanied by a line drawing that emphasises its critical features and a map to show its distribution in NW Europe Price: £14.43 (Including VAT at 17.5%)

Books Periplus Action Guides - Diving Australia The Periplus Action Guides provide detailed travel information for every budget, including accomodations, up to date travel details, dive price, marine hazards, times to visit and dive operators, local history, diving lore, and site conditions. Features on Australian marine life and environment, and diving in Queensland, New South Wales, Victoris, Tasmania, South Australia, Western Australia, and the Northern Territory. 85 color maps and 200+ color photos Price: £15.99 (Including VAT at 17.5%)

Books Periplus Action Guides - The Pacific and Micronesia Many divers consider Micronesia, with its crystal clear water, rich marine life, and a steady parade of big pelagic fish, to be the single best all-round diving area in the world. Some of the reefs in this great island group are already legendary: Palau's Blue corner, the manta-filled channels of Yap, and Chuuk, with 38 WWII wrecks charted in its lagoon. Seasoned author Leonard covers these and more, taking you beyond the classics to the newest sites in each area. Including accurately rendered marine charts for every important area, data on seasons, tide and current conditions, and background sections on marine life and reef ecology, Diving the Pacific is the perfect guide for the seasoned diver or the beginner with an eye for adventure. Price: £15.99 (Including VAT at 17.5%)

Books Periplus Action Guides Hawaii and Midway A guide that will take serious divers where they really want to go and help them get the most out of their visit. Included are detailed, underwater maps, complete information about marine hazards, reputable dive operators, travel and equipment prices, and the best times of the year to visit. Price: £16.99 (Including VAT at 17.5%)

Books Rainbowed Sea This acclaimed book is a must for any diver's bookshelf. Opening with the colour blue and moving sequentially through the rainbow colours, this book contains photographs of a delightful nature Gold medal awarded for the best book design and photography of the year-64th Annual New York Art Directors Show Best book of the Year-Printing Industries of America Gold Distinction for Photography- Art Direction Magazine White House Presidential Gift of State Price: £30.00 (Including VAT at 17.5%)

Books red Sea reef guide Covering the entire Red Sea, this guide identifies virtually every creature you will find there. Fabulous pictures and essential information for any Red Sea diver. Helmut Debelius is renowned for his series of books on the world?s marine life. The hallmark of his books is their extensive and beautiful photography coupled with information to enable the diver to identify almost every marine creature that they encounter. They are an invaluable resource for any diver who wants to make the most of their diving trip. View the others in the series on this web site Price: £26.00 (Including VAT at 17.5%)

Books Red Sea Wrecks Peter has been acknowledged by the Egyptian Government for his contribution to diving tourism in the Red Sea, which he continues to develop and expand. This book gives a guide to the magnificent wrecks that can be dived in the Red Sea. Price: £16.96 (Including VAT at 17.5%)

Books Red Sea wrecks This guide offers an exciting roundup of the Red Sea's most famous wrecks from the Gulf of Aqaba to the Dahlak Islands Price: £16.96 (Including VAT at 17.5%)

Books Scuba Divers Travel Companion Book This book helps you plan your diving holiday, providing tips on choosing your destination and accommodation, what to take, how to pack it, and so on, all designed to make your trip safer and easier. Though money-matters are dealt with in US dollars the book is packed with generic information such as: eqipment checklists, weighting and buoyancy review, hazardous marine life and treating stings and scrapes - a truly handy companion to enhance your diving holiday Price: £10.99 (Including VAT at 17.5%)

Books Scuba Diving by Monty Halls and Miranda Krestovnik An authoritative and encouraging guide to SCUBA diving for the beginner or intermediate enthusiast, this book 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. Price: £14.99 (Including VAT at 17.5%)

Books Shadow Divers Exposed by Gary Gentile The U-869 was one of more than 1,200 U-boats that were constructed for the Nazi war machine. It was sunk off the American eastern seaboard by a combination hedgehog and depth-charge attack. There were no survivors to tell the tragic tale. Now, for the first time, the real saga of the U-869 can be told in full. Archival documents have established that the U-boat was sunk by two American destroyer escorts. Seven crewmembers of those aggressive warships have supplemented the official record with their personal recollections. Shadow Divers Exposed works on a multitude of levels. It presents the actual circumstances that surrounded the loss of the U-869. It puts the discovery of the U-869 into perspective with other U-boats that have been found in American waters. It provides an overview of the U-boat war through accounts of other U-boat losses. And it corrects some of the gross errors, wild exaggerations, and deliberate distortions that filled the pages of Shadow Divers. The author interviewed a number of witnesses whose testimony contradicted the theatrical plot and boastful embellishments that formed the essential ingredients of Shadow Divers. Some of these witnesses actually performed the deeds for which the chosen protagonists of Shadow Divers were given credit. These witnesses disputed many of the fictitious elements that ran rampant through the pages of Shadow Divers. By means of forensic analyses of shipwreck collapse, torpedo mechanics, and U-boat survivors' accounts, the present volume explains why the U-869 could not have been sunk by a circular run of its own torpedo - as Shadow Divers had its uninformed readers believe. Price: £17.99 (Including VAT at 17.5%)

Books Sharks and Rays Guide of the World Beautifully illustrated photographic guide to the elasmobranchs of the worlds oceans. Another excellent book in this series. A must for those with a special interest in sharks and related species Price: £26.99 (Including VAT at 17.5%)

Books Shipwrecks of the Egyptian Red Sea by Ned Middleto The Egyptian sector of the Red Sea provides scuba divers with their finest opportunity to explore the most outstanding collection of shipwrecks found anywhere in the world. No other country is able to boast such a fine assortment in a relatively confined area and in constant conditions of warm clear water. The wreck of the Thistlegorm has consistently remained the world's most visited dive site for the past ten years. This well researched and heavily illustrated work contains details of seventeen wrecks, ten of which have never been described or illustrated before in any book. A final chapter includes miscellaneous shipwrecks, providing a solid research base for any one wishing to know more of the story behind these epic sites. Each ship is described in detail and illustrated in its final glory, a narrative of each ship's last journey is provided as well as diving details - personally researched by the author - giving underwater descriptions of each vessel - from one end of the ship to the other. Finally, the artist's stunning impression of each shipwreck in its entirety concludes each individual ship's chapter. Price: £28.00 (Including VAT at 17.5%)

Books The Art of Diving When talking about this book we can't put it any better than this... "Come, dive into Nick Hanna and Alexander Mustard’s bright blue world. This is the best book about diving since Jacques Cousteau’s The Silent World. Here turtles bow, flounders court, sharks skulk and, best of all, divers leap, soar and even meditate. Alex has a unique eye. This is dynamic underwater imagery at its best.” David Doubilet Price: £18.00 (Including VAT at 17.5%)

Books The Snorkellers Guide To The Reef Excellent value. An outline of snorkeling equipment and skills coupled with a guide to coral reef marine life Price: £10.00 (Including VAT at 17.5%)

Books The Underwater Photographer by Martin Edge This book is a favourite! It's now in its 3rd reprint of the 2nd edition. UK based photographers can obtain a signed copy by contacting martin@edgeunderwaterphotography.com The book focuses on the practical art of taking underwater pictures through Martin's popular 'think and consider' system. This system explains how, with careful thought and consideration of the subject matter, lighting and environment prior to taking the picture, beautiful effects can be captured. Practical examples take you step by step through the basic techniques; from photographing shipwrecks, divers, fish and abstract images to taking photographs at night and dual lighting, plus advice on the selection of equipment. Price: £20.00 (Including VAT at 17.5%)

Books Under Water To Get Out Of The Rain by Trevor Norton This is the beautifully told tale of Norton's growing love of the sea, from family holidays in Whitley Bay as a boy, to his first over zealous attempts at diving. All that we know and love of the British seaside weaves throughout this funny, nostalgic and richly told memoir. Fortune telling gypsies found on crumbling promenades, lighthouses standing to attention, fishing villages giving way to arcades and brass bands and sand-playing in the bracing chill of a British summer. Throughout, Norton introduces us to a eclectic mix of sea-loving characters all of whom have helped to inform and shape his own journey to becoming a marine biologist. Like the early guides to the seashore by the Naturalist Philip Henry Gosse as much a part of the myth and history of the British coastline as fishermen's tales of mermaids and eerie monsters beneath the waves. This is both a history and a memoir of an enduring, if at times perplexing, love of the sea that won't fail to resonate with all who have had felt the pull of the shores. Price: £13.00 (Including VAT at 17.5%)

Ocean Gladiator by Mark Ellyatt cean Gladiator is a collection of scuba stories from Mark Ellyatt. Starting diving 'properly' in 1991 saw Mark getting lost at sea during his open water course and then suffering a serious case of the bends on his fourth dive. Surprisingly he was not put off. Becoming a diving instructor 3 years later Mark embarked on an underwater odyssey with a penchant for deep water and sometimes deep trouble. Throughout the book Mark focuses on life as a diving instructor and particularly the evolution of technical diving during the last 12 years. He reveals the ups and downs experienced during some of the most adventurous scuba dives ever conducted. Price: £13.00 (Including VAT at 17.5%)

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