Marine Life
Andrew Martinez, May 1999
This is an update to a popular marine life identification book used by many
divers in New England. This book is a must-have for every diver in coastal New England.
Stellwagen Bank: A Guide to the Whales, Sea Birds, and Marine Life of the
Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary
Natalie Ward, May 1995
Our diving area here in New England is on the edge of this National Marine
Sanctuary. This guide to the life in and above the water is a most useful guide. This book explores the interactions and delicate balance which exist in the marine environment of the region.
Beneath the North Atlantic
Jonathan Bird, 1997.
A photographic look at the colorful life beneath the cold North Atlantic.
This is a coffee table sized book with stunning photography. Leave this one out for friends and family to see.
Reef Set: 3 books on Carribean Life: Reef Fish, Creatures and Coral
Paul Humann, November 1994
The essential guide to the marine life of the Caribbean. Every diver who
ventures into the warm waters of the Caribbean should have this set of books. This set of three is highly recommended. Also available in hardcover edition. Or buy the books separately: Reef Fish (also on CDROM), Reef
Creatures, Reef Coral.
Wild Ocean: America's Parks Under The Sea
Dr. Sylvia Earle, August 1999
Maps, Photographs, and visitor information for America's marine parks.
Poisonous, Venomous, and Electric Marine Organisms of the Atlantic
Coast, Gulf of Mexico, and the Caribbean
Matthew Landau, Bruce Mohn, May 1997
A review of marine organisms and their painful defense mechanisms.
Includes treatment notes for first aid.
Dangerous Marine Creatures
Carl Edmunds, M.D., September 1995
Popular field guide for medical treatment of injuries caused by interaction
with marine organizms. 276 Pages, softcover, color photographs.
A Medical Guide to Hazardous Marine Life
Paul Auerbach, 1997
The diver's book that can save your vacation, or save your life. Very
practical easy-to-use medical guide for scuba divers and others who explore the unique marine environment and who may eventually be stung, bitten, or punctured by a hazardous marine animal.
Ship Wrecks
Northern Shipwrecks Database
David N. Barron, May 1997.
Shipwreck CD-ROM database of shipwrecks of the North Atlantic.
Concentrates on the Canada coast.
The Combined Atlantic Diver Guide
David N. Barron, May 1999.
A guide to diving the shipwrecks of the Canadian Atlantic waters.
Lake Champlain & Revolutionary War
Champlain contains many shipwrecks from the Revolutionary War. To get a
greater appreciation of the history of the wrecks, there are a number of books to consider. While on Champlain, plan to spend a day at the Lake Champlain Maritime Museum.
Angel in the Whirlwind : The Triumph of the American Revolution
Benson Bobrick, July 1998
A narritive history of the Revolutionary War.
When Horses Walked on Water: Horse-Powered Ferries in
Nineteenth-Century America
Kevin James Crisman, Arthur B. Cohn, May 1998
The history and operation of horse-powered boats, including details of one
such craft discovered in Lake Champlain.
Saratoga: Turning Point of America's Revolutionary War
Richard M. Ketchum, May 1999.
A rich narrative of the events leading to the deciding battle of the
American Revolution.
Children's Department
The Berenstain Bears' Great Scuba Dive (The Berenstain Bears)
Stan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain(Contribtor), November 1997.
A 10 page children's book. Might be useful in explaining diving to your
children! The book is really a bath set. All pages are vinyl. Recommended for youngsters at bath time.
Monsters Don't Scuba Dive
Debbie Dadey, et. al., May 1995
Amazon lists this one as being for ages 9 through 12. 69 Pages.
Safety and First Aid
DAN Pocket Guide to First Aid for Scuba Diving
Dan Orr, et. al., October 1998
A spiral-bound, waterproof guide for use in the field, during emergencies.
Written and produced by DAN, the Diver's Alert Network.
The Best of Alert Diver
Alert Diver, Divers Alert Network, Peter Bennett, June 1997
A Compilation of articles from Alert Diver. Features dive health and safety
tips from the staff of Diver's Alert Network.
General Diving Information
Deeper Into Diving (2nd Edition)
John Lippman, December 1991
Paperback. Professional discussion of decompression tables and the
physical, physiological and psychological considerations of diving.
Dive Like a Pro: 101 Ways to Improve Your Scuba Skills and Safety
Robert Rossier, 1999
A compendium of tips and sugestions for improving your diving skills. Aimed
at both beginning and advanced divers.
International Textbook of Mixed Gas Diving: Theory Technique Application
Heinz K.J. Lettnin, 1999.
The use of mixed gases and modern dive techniques have opened
completely new dimensions for underwater exploration. The International Textbook of Mixed Gas Diving gives a comprehensive overview of up-to-date diving technology including mixed gas diving procedures.
Dive Travel
International Travel Health Guide
Stuart Rose, MD
The International Travel HealthGuide is a must for anyone concerned about
safe travel. Whether you are traveling for business or pleasure, or are a physician advising travelers the International Travel HealthGuide should
always be within easy reach. I provides the essential information that you will need before, during, and even after your trip.
