{"product_id":"scuba-diving-and-snorkeling-for-dummies","title":"Scuba Diving and Snorkeling For Dummies","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eScuba Diving \u0026amp; Snorkeling For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e 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:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eGet certified\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePlan a great diving trip\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSave money on equipment\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDive or snorkel safely\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis 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. \u003ci\u003eScuba  Diving \u0026amp; Snorkeling For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e also covers these topics and more:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eFree diving\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSpecial breathing techniques\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEmergency procedures\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow to avoid the bends\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHandling dive anxiety\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe physics and chemistry of diving\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStaying healthy on dive trips\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOcean ecosystems\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRip tides and tidal waves\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTen great dive destinations\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn 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, \u003ci\u003eScuba Diving \u0026amp; Snorkeling For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e is perfect for anyone who wants to see the beauty of the ocean from a fish's point of view.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e CD-ROM\/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"sb-details\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGenre:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sports \u0026amp; Recreation, Water Sports\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublished:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1999\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 376\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wiley\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9780764551512\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Poor Condition — £10.46","offer_id":47914210754737,"sku":"SB-0764551515-C4","price":10.46,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0618\/2669\/5345\/files\/0764551515.jpg?v=1789699430","url":"https:\/\/sellbooks.co.uk\/products\/scuba-diving-and-snorkeling-for-dummies","provider":"Sell Books .co.uk","version":"1.0","type":"link"}