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Dive Scapa Flow

by Rod Macdonald, Mainstream Publishing, 1999, 160 pages, Paperback.
A guide to diving Scapa Flow, the site where the German fleet was scuttled at the end of World War I. This book details the history and salvage of the site and studies much deeper wrecks only reached with the advent of "technical diving". Information on charters and accommodation is also included.
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Dive Sites and Marine Life of the Calf of Man and Neighbouring Area

by Bill Sanderson, Bruce McGregor and Andrew Brierley, Immel Publishing Ltd, 1994, Paperback.
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Dive South Devon

by Kendall McDonald, Underwater World Publications, 1996, Paperback.
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Diving Guide to Scotland

by Lawson Wood, Gulf Publishing Company, Paperback.
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Good Beer Guide 2000

Camra, Roger Protz, 578 pages, Paperback. 20% off
The most up-to-date and comprehensive guide to pubs serving great beer in Britain from the Campaign for Real Ale.
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2000 Good Pub Guide

Alistair Aid, Paperback, 1056 pages. 20% off
This county by county reference contains information on over 5000 of the best pubs in England, Wales, Scotland, and the Channel Islands. About 1300 main entries include detailed descriptions of pubs which have been inspected and assessed for food, drink, atmosphere, prices, and opening hours. Pubs receiving the accolade range from what are to all intents and purposes fairly smart restaurants that have grown out of pubs to fascinatingly rudimentary survivals .
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Red Sea

Globetrotter Dive Guide to the Red Sea

by Guy Buckles, New Holland (UK), 2000, Paperback.
This practical book offers detailed information on the best places to dive, in order to see the best of the coral reefs of the Red Sea. The regional directories include information on dive facilities, where to stay and eat, emergency contacts and other recreational facilities. 20% off.
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Diving Guide to the Red Sea Wrecks

by Kurt Amsler and Andrea Ghisotti, Airlife Publishing Ltd, Paperback.
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Red Sea Diving Guide

by Andrea Ghisotti and Alessandro Carletti, Airlife Publishing Ltd, Paperback, 168 pages. 20% off.
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Diving Guide to Sharm-el-Sheik

by Claudio Cangini, Paperback, 1998. 20% off.
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Rest of the World

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Globetrotter Dive Guide: South Africa

by Anton Koornhof, New Holland, 184 pages, 2001, Paperback.
This guide for diving and snorkelling enthusiasts of all levels provides comprehensive coverage of dive sites along the entire South African coast. More than 180 dive sites are described, providing information on bearings, access, depths and temperature.
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Dive Sites of the Great Barrier Reef, The

by Neville Coleman, New Holland (UK), 1997, 176 pages, Paperback.
Describes dive sites of the Great Barrier Reef and the Coral Sea.
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Great Barrier Reef Diving Guide

by Roberto Rinaldi, Paperback, 1997 20% off
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Diving Guide to the Mediterranean Wrecks

by Kurt Amsler and Andrea Ghisotti, Airlife Publishing Ltd, Paperback.
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Mediterranean Sea, The

by Angelo Mojetta and Monica Falcone, Swan Hill Press, 168 pages, Paperback, 20% off.
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Dive Sites of Thailand

by Paul Lees, Paperback, 176 pages (January 1999)
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The Dive Sites of the Maldives

by Sam Harwood and Rob Bryning, Paperback, 1998, 20% off.
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Diving Guide to Cuba

by Diana Williams, Lonely Planet Publications, Paperback, 92 pages, 1999, 20% off.
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Diving Baja California

by Susan Speck, Paperback, Aqua Quest Diving Series, 128 pages (1995)
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Lonely Planet : Diving and Snorkelling in Baja California

by Walt Peterson, Paperback, Lonely Planet Publications, 160 pages, (1999)
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Shipwrecks of New Jersey

by Gary Gentile, Sea Sports Publications, Paperback
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Diving Guide to Cocos Island

by Lucy Agace, Paperback, 1996. 20% off.
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Top Dive Sites of the World

by Guy Buckles, New Holland (UK), 1997, 168 pages, Hardback, 20% off.
This coffee table book features around 60 of the world's top diving locations. Sites have been chosen for their beauty and uniqueness and the quality of underwater life. Each location is provided with a locator map, information of climate and water temperature and dive skills required.
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Underwater Paradise : A Guide to the World's Best Diving Sites Through the Lenses of the Foremost Underwater Photographers

by Robert Boye, Hardcover, 192 pages, 1989, 10% off.
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Diving Techniques

Diving and Subaquatic Medicine

by Carl Edmonds et al, Butterworth-Heinemann, Hardback (September 2000).
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Sport Diving

British Sub-Aqua Club, Ebury Press, Paperback, 256 pages, (November 1998).
Excellent for beginners.
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Advanced Wreck Diving Guide

by Gary Gentile, Cornell Maritime Press, Paperback.
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Technical Diving Handbook, The

by Gary Gentile, Gary Gentile Productions, 1999.
With seven more chapters than the first edition, a much more comprehensive book than the original.
The most up-to-date and comprehensive technical diving reference.
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The Underwater Photographer (Second Edition)

by Martin Edge, Focal Press, 1999.
With seven more chapters than the first edition, a much more comprehensive book than the original.
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Wonders of the Reef : Diving With a Camera

by Stephen Frink, Hardback, 254 pages, 1996, save 10%.
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Cave Diving

Caverns Measureless to Man

by Sheck Exley, Cave Books, June 1994, Hardback.
"A classic in cave diving and Sheck was probably the worlds greatest cave diver." Paul Steward
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Caves beneath the Sea

by Jean Clottes and Jean Courtin, Abrams, January 1996, Hardback.
Describes the 1991 discovery of an important prehistoric painted cave.
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Darkness Beckons, The

by Martyn Farr, Hodder Headline Plc, November 1991, Hardback.
Describes the techniques and fascinating history of cave diving from the first known cave dive in 1878 to the sophisticated rebreather systems used by divers today. Includes stories from the United States, France, Switzerland, The West Indies, Mexico, South Africa, UK and Australia.
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Deep Into Blue Holes

by Rob Palmer, Media Publishing Ltd, March 1997, Paperback.
Palmer uses a fine documentative approach, weaving the evolution and aspects of technical diving with the biology and history of the Andros Island blue holes and caves. The challenging, sometimes fatal experiences of diving these beautiful caves is described in a smooth almost conversational style.
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Seamanship

Knots and Splices

Brockhampton Press, 1996, Hardback. Very cheap.
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The New Encyclopedia of Knots

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Sailor's Guide to Wind, Waves and Tides, A

Captain Alex Simpson, Waterline, 145 Pages, Hardback.
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The Sailing Handbook

by Dave Cox, Paperback, 1999.
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Sea Life

Coral Reef Fishes, Indo-Pacific and Caribbean

by Ewald Lieske and Robert Myers, Harper Collins, 400 Pages, 1994, Paperback, 20% off.
An excellent, comprehensive guide to reef fishes, which is small and light enough to pack regardless of amount of diving equipment. Highly recommended for anyone wanting to identify the fish they see whilst diving the tropics. Includes the Red Sea.
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A Field Guide to the Nudibranchs of the British Isles

by Bernard E. Picton, Immel Publishing, Paperback, 1994
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A Field Atlas of the Seashore

£9.75.
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Living Sea, The

by Linda Pitkin, Fountain Press, 192 Pages, Hardback.
Beautiful photographic exploration of Life in the Sea.
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Book of the Shark, The

by Dr Keith Bannister, Quintet Publishing, 128 Pages, Hardback.
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Cousteau's Great White Shark

by Jean-Michel Cousteau, Mose Richards , Harry N. Abrams, Inc, 176 Pages, Hardback, 2000.
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A Fish Caught in Time: the Search for the Coelacanth

by Samantha Weinberg, Fourth Estate, Hardback, 40% off.
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The Living World of the Seashore

£3.50.
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Seashore Life

£3.95, Paperback (1998)
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Pocket Guide to Salt Water Fishes

by Alwyne Wheeler, £2.39, Paperback
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Reef Fishes of the Sea of Cortez: The Rocky-Shore Fishes of the Gulf of California

by Donald A Thomson et al, Paperback, 374 pages, University of Texas Press (May 2000)
This guide seeks to be a standard resource for divers and snorkellers - popular and scientific coverage of regional fish fauna. Buy from the Internet Bookshop (WH Smith), 5% off
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Guide to Marine Invertebrates; Alaska to Baja California

by DW Gotshall, Paperback
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Sea of Cortez Marine Animals; A Guide to the Common Fishes and Invertebrates - Baja California to Panama

by DW Gotshall, Paperback
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