Wednesday, May 30, 2007

New Book, Scuba Diving Safety, Published



Dan Orr, the president of DAN, and I have written a new book, called Scuba Diving Safety. Attached is a press release from the publisher Human Kinetics. This book is a reference book every serious diver should have on the shelf.

Eric Douglas

For more information, or to look inside the book and see some sample pages, visit our website www.scubadivingsafety.com.

Co-authored by Dan Orr and Eric Douglas

The beautiful locales, exotic plant and sea life, and relaxing environs of dive locations are even more peaceful when you are armed with the expertise and skill to stay safe in any situation. With self-rescues, buddy rescues, open-water resuscitation, and towing techniques, Scuba Diving Safety will become your most valuable diving companion.

Covering a full range of underwater environments, as well as dangerous marine life, entanglements, and equipment failures, this vital resource is an essential reference for every underwater enthusiast. Do not rely on someone else—or chance—to keep you safe. Let Scuba Diving Safety help you prepare for the unexpected and provide the confidence to enjoy your underwater adventures to the fullest.

Do not rely on someone else—or chance—to keep you safe. Let Scuba Diving Safety help you prepare for the unexpected and provide the confidence to enjoy your underwater adventures to the fullest.

Take a look inside!

Table of Contents

Part I Safety Planning

Chapter 1. Safety and Prevention
Chapter 2. Equipment Use and Maintenance
Chapter 3. Personal Emergency Response Plan

Part II Rescue Techniques

Chapter 4. Missing Diver Search
Chapter 5. Surface Rescue Techniques
Chapter 6. Underwater Rescue Techniques
Chapter 7. Open Water Resuscitation
Chapter 8. Towing and Removal from the Water
Chapter 9. Dry Land Resuscitation
Chapter 10. Dry Land First Aid

Part III Special Environments and Situations

Chapter 11. Currents and Dams
Chapter 12. Overheads and Entanglements
Chapter 13. Dangerous Marine Life
Chapter 14. Freediving

You can also find more information about Eric’s other books at www.booksbyeric.com.

Eric Douglas
Author of Cayman Cowboys, Flooding Hollywood and Scuba Diving Safety

www.booksbyeric.com

Please email omnidive@omnidivers.com if you are interested or want additional information.

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