Here are some links to useful books, via Amazon.com. You can buy them by following the link.
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An Introduction to Technical Diving, by Ann Kristovich, Elizabeth Hunt, Jim Bowden
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Beating the Bends, by Alex Brylske.
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Down Time: Great Writers on Diving, by Casey Kittrell, Edited by Ed Kittrell, Jim Kittrell
- Just what the title says. A must read book.
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The Essentials of Deeper Sport Diving: An Overview of the Theory and Requirements of Deeper Diving, by John Lippmann
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Caverns Measureless to Man, by Sheck Exley, in paperback or hardback
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Solo Diving, by Robert Von Maier
- The only book on the subject, this book is very good on the reasons why we dive solo.
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Basic Cave Diving : A Blueprint for Survival, by Sheck Exley
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Guide to Shipwreck Diving: New York & New Jersey, by Henry C. Keatts
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Beyond Sportdiving! Exploring the Deepwater Shipwrecks of the Atlantic, by Bradley Sheard
Dive into History, by Henry C. Keatts, George Farr
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Vol. 1: Warships
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Vol. 2: U.S. Submarines
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Vol. 3: U-Boats
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Wreck Valley, by Daniel Berg
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Long Island Shore Diver: A Diver's Guide to Long Island's Beach Dives, by Daniel Berg
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Scuba Northeast : Shipwrecks,Dive Sites and Dive Activities, by Robert Bachand
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Solo Diving, by Robert Von Maier
- The only book on the subject, this book is very good on the reasons why we dive solo.
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An Introduction to Technical Diving, by Ann Kristovich, Elizabeth Hunt, Jim Bowden
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The Technical Diving Handbook, by Gary Gentile
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Simple Guide to Rebreather Diving, by Steve Barsky, Mike Ward, Mark Thurlow
- Publisher's synopsis: Rebreathers are the newest wave in diving equipment and are becoming more popular all the time. Rebreathers let you dive deeper and stay underwater longer. It is an exciting new technology and is described in this title in easy-to understand language. This book covers both semi-closed circuit and fully closed circuit systems, history of rebreathers, applications, hazards of rebreather diving, common elements, accessories and tips for purchasing. Over 150 color photos, drawings and tables make this book easy to follow.
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Deep Diving : An Advanced Guide to Physiology, Procedures and Systems (revised edition), by Bret Gilliam, Robert Von Maier, John Crea See also the first edition.
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Mixed Gas Diving, by Tom Mount & Brett Gilliam
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The Essentials of Deeper Sport Diving: An Overview of the Theory and Requirements of Deeper Diving, by John Lippmann
- "This volume provides an excellent review of the wide variety of problem areas currently of concern for deeper diving...his coverage is thorough and comprehensive, and provides necessary detailed information...especially in the realm of deeper diving. Therefore, I highly recommend this excellent book to all divers."--Peter B. Bennett, Ph.D., Exec. Dir, Divers Alert Network
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Deeper into Diving, by John Lippmann
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The NOAA Diving Manual: Diving for Science and Technology. Fourth Edition, by James T. Joiner. Publication date: September 1999
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The NOAA Diving Manual : Diving for Science & Technology Publication date: January 1993
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US Navy Diving Manual - Volume 1 - Air Diving Publication date: September 1, 1996
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US Navy Diving Manual - Volume 2 - Mixed Gas Diving Publication date: March 1, 1997
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Diver's Handbook of Underwater Calculations, by Wayne C. Tucker
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Basic Diving Physics and Applications, by B. R. Wienke
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Trimix Diver Manual, by Joe Odom
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Physics for Commercial Divers, by Paul Williams
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Beating the Bends, by Alex Brylske.
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Basic Decompression Theory and Application/D350, by Bruce Wienke.
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Diving Above Sea Level, by Bruce Wienke.
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Decompression Workbook : A Simplified Guide to Understanding Decompression Problems, by George S. Lewbel
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Decompression-decompression sickness, by A. A. Bühlmann
1983. ZH-L12 model.
(Out of print. If Amazon cannot get it, Springer-Verlag in New York, or in Germany. The ISBN is 0387133089.)
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Decompression sickness, by B. A. Hills (Out of print)
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- Scuba Diving Explained: Questions and Answers on Physiology and Medical Aspects of Scuba Diving by Lawrence Martin, M.D.
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Medical Examinations of Sport Scuba Divers, Davis What your doctor should check you for every year.
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Dive/First Responder, by Richard A. III Clinchy
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Diving Physiology in Plain English, by Dr Jolie Bookspan
"Required text for all our technical diving courses." Captain Billy Deans.
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Scuba Diving Explained : Questions and Answers on Physiology and Medical Aspects of Scuba Diving, by Davis Good basic information for any recreational
scuba diver.
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Bove and Davis' Diving Medicine, by A.A. Bove, M.D. & J.C. Davis, M.D.
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Physiology and Medicine of Diving, by P. Bennett, M.D. & D.H. Elliott, M.D.
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Diving Medicine for Scuba Divers, by Carl Edmonds, M.D.
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Dangerous Marine Creatures, by Carl Edmonds
Publisher's Synopsis: A unique guide to aid swimmers, surfers, sailors, fisherman, skindivers, and all others connected with the sea in avoiding injury from marine creatures. Covers the general description of most dangerous marine creatures, and gives the symptoms, first aid treatments, medical treatments and techniques to prevent injury, poisoning, venomous stings and infections. Also gives case reports on medical cases involving these creatures.
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Diving and Subaquatic Medicine, by Carl Edmonds, Christopher Lowry, John Pennefather
How to identify, treat and prevent most diving disorders likely to be encountered by recreational divers.
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Hyperbaric Medicine and Physiology, by Yu-Chong Lin & Alan Niu
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Oxygen and the Diver, by Kenneth Donald
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Wreck Diving Manual, by Lizzie Bird
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Primary Wreck Diving Guide, by Gary Gentile
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Advanced Wreck Diving Guide, by Gary Gentile
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Ultimate Wreck Diving Guide, by Gary Gentile
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Complete Wreck Diving, by Henry Keatts
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Shipwrecks : Diving the Graveyard of the Atlantic, by Roderick M Farb
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Shipwrecks of Maryland and Delaware , by Gary Gentile
- Lonely Planet
The Underwater Dig : An Introduction to Marine Archaeology, by Robert F. Marx
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Basic Cave Diving : A Blueprint for Survival, by Sheck Exley
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The Art of Safe Cave Diving, by Dayton Saltsman (Editor)
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Caverns Measureless to Man, by Sheck Exley, in paperback or hardback
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The Cave Divers, by Bob Burgess
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Darkness Beckons: The History and Development of Cave Diving, by Martyn Farr
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Deep Into Blue Holes, by Rob Palmer
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The Blue Holes of the Bahamas, by Rob Palmer
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Sea Caves of Anacapa Island, by David Edward Bunnell
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Sea Caves of Santa Cruz Island, by David Edward Bunnell
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The Marine Biology Coloring Book, by Thomas M. Niesen
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The Sea Around Us, by Rachel L. Carson
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The Edge of the Sea, by Rachel L. Carson
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The New York Environment Book, by Eric A. Goldstein and Mark A. Izeman
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Scuba Equipment Care and Maintenance, by Michael B. Farley
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Life Support Systems Design, Nuckols, et al.; (July 1990)
Simon & Schuster Custom Publishing.
ISBN 0-536-59616-6.
Supposedly in print, and available from Prentice Hall at (800) 374-1200 for $32.80. However, searching their catalog found nothing.
Same book is also supposedly available through Best Publishing: (520) 527-1055 for $57.00
For some reason not available through Amazon (yet).
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Advanced Environmental Thermal Control and Life Support Systems, Society of Automotive Engineers; (July 1990)
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Regenerative Life Support Systems & Processes, Society of Automotive Engineer, July 1991
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Space Station Environmental Thermal Control and Life Support System, Society of Automotive Engineer, July 1990
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Spaceflight Life Support and Biospherics (Space Technology Library, V. 5), by Peter Eckart, Paperback (March 10, 1997). Also available in hardback.
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Recompression Chamber Life Support Manual, Dick Rutkowski (June 1991)
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Life Support and Habitability (Space Biology and Medicine), F.M. Sulzman, A.M. Genin (Editor), December 1994, Amer Inst of Aeronautics
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Dry Suit Diving : A Guide to Diving Dry , by Steven M. Barsky, Dick Long, Bob Stinton
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The Complete Book of Knots, by Geoffrey Budworth
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Down Time: Great Writers on Diving, by Casey Kittrell, Edited by Ed Kittrell, Jim Kittrell
- Just what the title says. A must read book.
- Great Reefs of the World, by Carl Roessler.
- If Carl Roessler can't tell which are the "Great Reefs of the World", who can?
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The Fireside Diver : An Anthology of Underwater Adventure, by Bonnie J. Cardone (Editor)
Contributors:
Dick Anderson, Bonnie Cardone, Ellis Cross, Richard Ellis, Rod Farb, Stephen Frink, Howard Hall, Eric Hanauer, Hillary
Hauser, Jack McKenney, Chris Newbert, Carl Roessler, Marty Snyderman, Bob Talbot and Stan Waterman.
If this bunch can't tell you a ripping yarn, who can?
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The History of Underwater Exploration, by Robert F. Marx.
Much easier reading than his brother Karl.
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