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NorthEast/NorthWest Dive News (February 2009) The Diving Almanac & Book of Records just keeps on
getting bigger and better. At 750 pages, the soft-cover book
of argument stoppers is up from the 2008 edition's 620 pages.
Personality profiles have grown to 600, up from 500, and
record entries total 500, up from 300. The new edition sports
a Diving Business Directory section and a Year In Review
chapter that documents events between September 2007 and
December 2008. Underwater photogs get advice on shooting
still shots and videos from Alex Mustard, Ph.D. Handy
sections from prior years are back such as the directory of
world dive destinations with info on climate, currency,
electricity and other data that are helpful in planning dive trips.
The almanac kicks off with a foreword by Hillary Viders of
the Women Divers Hall of Fame and Academy of Underwater
Arts and Sciences. Best of all, it is packed with short
informative items that are great little reads for moments when
you want a little diversion. Keep this handy reference on the "library" shelf, right next to the toilet tissue and air freshener. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sport Diver Magazine - The official publication of the PADI Diving Society Editor's note: This isn't a review per say. It's rather confirmation that some of the most reputable writers on diving - including Mr. Ellsworth Boyd - use the Diving Almanac & Yearbook for reference. We couldn't be more pleased... and flattered! Click here for text (PDF - 477KB) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sportsdykkeren / Denmark (August 2008) "Excellent book!" Click here for full review in Danish (PDF - 1MB) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Undercurrent Magazine (January 2008) This great reference book is actually more like an encyclopedia. At more than 600 pages, the 2008 edition is fatter and filled with more facts and fascinating stuff about everything diving-related. It starts with a 100-page long Diving Chronicle, marking the past year’s underwater news from Steve Irwin’s death by sting ray to the recovery of the lost submarine USS Grunion in Alaska. An extra 100 pages lists 150 new diving notables and 100 new records. Data come from reputable sources like Divers Alert Network, SDI/TDI International and the Historical Diving Society. A notable new section is the Blue Pages with dive information by country from Argentina to Yemen, followed by a worldwide directory of dive resorts, liveaboards, charters and dive operators. There is also “Underwater Artists,” a full-color section on painters, sculptures and other artists celebrating the deep (we like Pascal Lecocq’s humorous twist of the “American Gothic” couple as divers). ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NorthEast/NorthWest Dive News (January 2008) Just when it seemed like the “Dive Almanac” Jeffrey Gallant introduced last year would be the definitive argument stopper at dive club gatherings for years to come, he brings out a 2008 edition that makes the premiere issue seem so last year. His latest from Porbeagle Press adds 150 profiles, bringing the total to 500, and 100 records bringing the total to 350. The 5.5- by 8-inch book grew to 620 pages. Two full-color sections showcase images by renowned underwater artists and photographers, adding some serious eye candy to the book. Travel divers will like the new bluepages directory that gives handy stats on the world’s dive sites, like the climate, currency, electricity, health advisories and other data by country. Like the original, it’s chock full of interesting vignettes that are fun little reads. Historical Diving Society president Leslie Leaney’s forward adds a sense of perspective to the issue. This might join the “Olde Farmers’ Almanac” as a must-buy annual reference. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SDI/TDI/ERDI (December 2007) The Diving Almanac and Yearbook is the definitive general reference book on diving and I have had a copy on my desk since the inaugural issue in 2006. For anyone even remotely interested in knowing a little more about diving and the dive industry, this is the best desktop reference I know of. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DIVER Magazine (November 2007) The Diving Almanac and Yearbook is truly earning a place for itself on the shelf as an indispensable reference. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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