Its quite a weighty tome large format pages and its going to take you some time to digest it all but its well worth it in the end. Brylske is a 30year veteran who has worked at all levels of the scuba industry, but is most noted for his contribution to diver education. Alex brylske s book to your students and customers. Brylske interview to learn more at blue ocean summit 2014. The only book on the subject, this book is very good on the reasons why we dive solo. Scuba center stocks a wide selection of padi course materials including log books, the recreational dive planner rdp, the wheel, course manuals, and other items. The complete diver, as the name suggests, covers absolutely everything from underwater research and technology development to diving history. Complete diver history science and practice of scuba diving. May 07, 2017 the one ive seen with this name is this one. The complete diver the history science and practice of scuba.
Even as a kid i knew that becoming a scuba diver required hours of arduous training. Additionally, we will discuss you guide the complete diver. This former diver maintained that, in his experience, one of the best performing divers watches was actually one of the cheaper, less well known, makes. Alex knows of what he speaks and he will share what he knows with you. There are details in this thread not included in the book, but there may be some in the book not already mentioned in the thread. Ocean education internationals principal and founder, dr. Alex brylske is the author of padi divemaster manual 3. The complete diver talks about the latest scuba diving technology as well as the future of recreational scuba. Buy padi divemaster manual by alex brylske, tonya palazzi editor, professional association of diving instr online at alibris. Scuba diving has so many facets from a knowledge and safety perspective and what i appreciated about the complete diver was the laymans approach that brylske takes in his writing. Classic dive and diving books sponsored by oceans enterprises, publishers and distributors a listing of classic and historic diving books, covering the history of diving, snorkelling, spearfishing, sport diving, hardhat diving and commercial diving. Paperback, 346 pages, published 2012 by dive training llc.
Alex has also written or coauthored nearly a dozen books and manuals, including, beating the bends as well as padis encyclopedia of recreational diving. It is an important book not just for beginning divers and instructors but also for all who are interested in. Alex brylske, to the newly created position of vice president for educational development. See all books authored by alex brylske, including padi divemaster manual revised edition, and the encyclopedia of recreational diving, and more on. Oct 01, 2008 chris santella is a freelance writer and marketing consultant based in portland, oregon. The history, science and practice of scuba diving is a. The history, science and practice of scuba diving is a comprehensive guide to the sport of recreational scuba diving. Buy rescue diver manual version 3 latest edition 9781878663092 by alex brylske and padi pub. The complete diver and the encyclopedia of recreational diving visit our store and see all of our underwater books and films. It will also come in handy for the newly certified diver, offering advice on safe practices for scuba divers, decompression theory, diving techniques, and the future of scuba. The best books for scuba divers and freedivers the salt sirens. Padi rescue diver manual by drew richardson and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
Sep 19, 2016 as if that wasnt interesting enough, the same person told me about a friend, a former commercial diver, who had owned and used dive watches across the complete price spectrum. Alex brylske legendary scientific diver, author and educator. The history, science and practice of scuba diving by alex brylske ph. Havent read it so cant comment much about it, but i decided not to read it originally because of one of the comments on amazon that was a little worrisome to me. Recently i was leafing through one of my favorite holiday gift catalogs, sent out by the national geographic society. Its interesting how some of the information appears to. Author of many of the worlds most popular diver training programs, books and more than 200 feature articles, he is perhaps the most widelypublished author in divinga distinction that has earned him the reputation as the man who wrote the book. Padi rescue diver manual revised edition by alex brylske. Pioneer and leader in the field of diver education and sustainable marine. As a sailor, im partial to the catalogs wonderful collection of reproduction globes, charts, clocks and array of pseudoantique navigational instruments. Before we can understand how dcs occurs, we must understand some basic ideas on how gases are absorbed and eliminated. Otherwise, shopping for a scuba class is no different from shopping for any other major purchase you need to do your research. Mar 25, 2020 it will also come in handy for the newly certified diver, offering advice on safe practices for scuba divers, decompression theory, diving techniques, and the future of scuba. See the complete profile on linkedin and discover alex s.
Alex brylske s book to your students and customers retail price. Throughout the 1980s, as educational program development manager for padi, alex designed and wrote many of the programs and materials used today around the world to train divers of all levels. From the first night of scuba course, this timehonored phrase is burned into the mind of every diver right behind, never hold your breath. Best publishing company diving physics and physiology.
Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading. Fastrack padi open water diver course in the red sea scuba. Alex brylske books list of books by author alex brylske. The history, science and practice of scuba diving, by alex brylske ph. For international orders, we recommend ordering the book through amazon for. The issue of recreational nitrox diving has been at the forefront of the diving community for the past several months.
The complete diver includes chapters devoted to diving history, physics and physiology, diving medicine, health and safety practices for scuba divers, decompression theory and how to avoid the bends, diving techniques, and the future of diving. The history, science and practice of scuba diving book online at best prices in india on. Free divers, bells and helmets it may sound like strange preparation for someone in diving, but i was trained as a history teacher. See more ideas about movies and tv shows, movie tv and streaming movies. D this particular edition is in a paperback format. Brylske is a 30year veteran who has worked at all levels of the scuba industry, but is most noted for his contribution to diver. The history, science and practice of scuba diving by dr alex brylske, 2012 a comprehensive guide to recreational scuba diving. The complete diver scuba diving news, gear, education dive. Recommended books for beginners the complete diver. A list of the bestselling scuba diving books of all time, such as diver down, mystic.
Available from uk the diving manual circle books, paperback, 164 pages, 2002. The history, science and practice of scuba diving by brylske ph. Topping it all off, the author, alex brylske, deals with the complex topics lucidly and with a dash of humour which makes reading and understanding enjoyable. Scuba books feb 2016 bristol aerospace subaqua club. Books fish and wildlife management, oceanography, scuba diving, sustainability, swimming, and water sports merit badge pamphlets. Realworld scuba accidents and how to avoid them by michael r. The last couple of chapters give you more of an overview of the ocean and diving physiology but they have nothing on padis recreational scuba. Next on our list of scuba dive books is the complete diver. In 2012 alex won the prestigious dan rolex diver of the year award, and in that same year he published one of my favorite books in the diving industry, the complete diver. If we dont have the padi item you need in stock, we would be happy to order it. Pro dive appoints alex brylske to new vp position sport diver.
In very easytounderstand language, this book explains the interaction of liquids and gases under pressure, and explains the terms gas tension, pressure gradient, saturation, and supersaturation. Alex brylske legendary scientific diver, author and. Open water diver manual by alex brylske, ralph erickson, karl. Apr, 2014 this seemed somewhat familiar to me, a relatively new diver. Best scuba dive books most recommended scuba diving books. D, is much more scientific and will let you know about the history of this outdoor sport. I never gave the show much thought until years later when, following in my heros footsteps, i, too, became a scuba instructor. Dec 27, 2017 it will also come in handy for the newly certified diver, offering advice on safe practices for scuba divers, decompression theory, diving techniques, and the future of scuba.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Pro dive usa recently announced the appointment of wellknown writer and consultant, dr. There are no shortages of opinions about the topic but there seems to be. The author of this book, alex brylske, covers what wouldbe dense topics such as such as diving medicine, health, and safety practices for scuba divers in an easy to understand way thanks to his background as a professor in marine science and technology. The history, science, and practice of scuba diving. It was published by dive training llc and has a total of 346 pages in the book. The history, science and practice of scuba diving, was released in the fall of 2012. Sep 02, 2015 remember, in learning to dive you could encounter lifethreatening situations, so complete trust and a good vibe from your instructor is, in my view, essential. This site uses cookies to deliver our services, improve performance, for analytics, and if not signed in for advertising. Alex has also served as a training consultant to the divers alert. It is an important book not just for beginning divers and instructors but also for all who are interested in diving, marine science and ocean exploration. Padi rescue diver manual abebooks shop for books, art. View alex brylske s profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community.
Online shopping from a great selection at books store. He also was primary editor for both the padi encyclopedia of recreational diving and the padi divemaster manual. I definitely wouldnt call it a pleasure read as it really is about what is required of a padi divemaster. Padi divemaster manual by alex brylske, tonya palazzi editor. Scuba diving information troop meetings main event books fish and wildlife management, oceanography, scuba diving, sustainability, swimming, and water sports merit badge pamphlets brylske, alex. Perspectives on going it alone by alex brylske never dive alone. Accessories such as cd, codes, toys, may not be included. The title of this book is the complete diver and it was written by alex brylske ph. May contain limited notes, underlining or highlighting that does affect the text. The complete diver scuba diving news, gear, education.
It is an important book not just for beginning divers and instructors but also for all who. There is a paucity of practical information on top of what. The complete diver 1st edition the history, science and practice of scuba diving by alex brylske ph. Published by padi eu services, hettlingen 1994 isbn 10. Padi course materials scuba center open water crew pak. All divers, regardless of experience, will benefit from reading this book because of the wealth of updated information alex provides on all.