New Diving Books

In Diving Bali, authors David Pickell and Wally Siagian offer you 25 years of diving experience in the reefs of this beautiful island. In addition to showing you where to dive, they will teach you how to appreciate the uniqueness of each site. This guide includes large-scale marine maps for every important site, each based on accurate charts, GPS data, and thorough surveys conducted by the authors. Background sections cover marine life and reef ecology, tides and currents, and weather conditions. An extensive practicalities section details prices and contacts for dive operators, accommodations, and transportation on the island, making Diving Bali a unique and indispensable volume. About the Author David Pickell is a San Francisco-based writer and editor. He has been diving for 19 years.

2000, 84 color photographs, 21 maps, paperback, 224 pages, Dimensions: 5 1/2 x 8 ½, Published: January 15, 2000

A truly unique book, written by expert divers who tell you where all the top dive spots in Asia can be found. Each site is mapped, photographed, and described in minute detail. Details of dive facilities, prices, accommodations, transportation, and the best times to visit are all given

1999, paperback, 228 pages, Dimensions: 5 1/2 x 8 7/8

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. About the Author: David Leonard’s writing has appeared in The New York Times, Scuba Network, Asian Diver, and Australia’s Scuba Diving, among other publications.

2001, 15 maps and 140 color photos, paperback, 256 pages, Dimensions: 5 1/2 x 8 ¾, Published: July 01, 2001