The extraordinary autobiographical book on the exploits of Scheck Exley, one of the greatest pioneers of cave diving.

By M. Farr
The history of cave diving by one of the worlds greatest exponents of that skill. Containing fantastic true stories and photographs of the underwater catacombs around the globe and the daring exploits of those who have pushed the boundaries of their exploration.

Hb

By A. Ursell

GMTV's Amanda Ursell overcomes hydrophobia and claustrophobia to learn to dive in this humourous look at one woman's underwater journey of discovery. With chapters on crying underwater and learning that ‘most sharks are vegetarian’, this is an inspirational story of overcoming phobias and finding a new passion in the process.

160p 210x148mm 25 b/w illus. Pb

By B. Chowdhury

A Father and Son’s Fatal Descent into the Ocean’s Depths.
Seeking to uncover the secrets of a mysterious and undocumented World War 2 German U-boat that lay at 70 metres depth half a days trip out of New York, the Rouses paid the ultimate price.

Pb 357pp 135mmX200mm

The fascinating story of the recovery of the sunken battleships of the Grman fleet in Scapa Flow from the determination of entrepreneurial adventurers to the dogged bravery of men working in extreme and dangerous conditions.

Ed. by J. Lewis
2007
Thirty true life stories of endurance and adventure underwater. Includes tales of wreck hunters, explorers, salvage and a record breaking decent.

Pb. 494pp 5"x7"

By Tim Ecott

Share Tim Ecott’s passion for diving as his gripping tales from diving’s rich history are interspersed with personal accounts and anecdotes. A unique and inspiring insight into man’s relationship with the deep.

By M. Ellyatt
A remarkable instinct for survival in this account of his diving exploits. He has pushed at the frontiers of air diving and taken technical diving by the scruff of the neck to indulge his lust for adventure. His experiences with the "professionals" of the sport-diving industry provide lessons of which all aspiring and practicing divers should take heed.

This book is written in a uniquely captivating style and will appeal to those who seek adventure themselves or simply admire adventurers from the comfort of their armchairs.

Pb 340pp 130x200mm.

By E. Farrell
The history, techniques and physiology of this sport. It is a fascinating story of how the author became interested in freediving and went on to become a competition diver and world-class teacher, combined with insights into the skills and techiques involved.

As this book explains, anyone who takes a plunge into water without artificial aids such as scuba equipment, is freediving. Indeed, once you've read this book, you may will reflect upon those moments when you relaxed by immersing yourself in the bath. It is as much an exploration of one's self as it is an extreme sport.

Photographs by Frederic Buyle are all taken whilst he is freediving.

Pb. 112 pp 280x210mm

By L. Thomas
A history of the U-boats of the Great War featuring many of the pioneering submariners such as Hersing, Steinbrink, Hashagen and the remarkable von Arnauld.

By R. Kurson

An adventure of divers who risked everything to solve one of the last mysteries of World War II.

A six year quest to unravel the background to one of Hitler's lost submarines resulted in a successful investigative outcome but at great cost, with the death of two divers.

"His research is meticulous, his characters are skilfully drawn and the narrative is so well paced and constructed that it develops a hypnotic, almost suffocating tension. But far more than adventure, this is also a haunting, painful story of obsession." - The Sunday Times

Pb. 376pp 130x200mm

By T. Norton

This history of diving traces its evolution from fishing with spears to modern high-tech equipment. It includes accounts of some of the eccentric exploits of the diving pioneer