It is a very special moment for authors to see their life's work in physical print. To finally hold a print copy of the book is a profound moment for an author. Jennifer Idol made a special trip to the print house to oversee the physicial printing of her book, An American Immersion. Here are a few behind the scenes photos from the print production.
Jennifer Idol became the first woman to dive 50 states and is Best Publishing Company's newest author. Be among the first to buy her book and see her transformative quest to show how our national waters are a treasure to care for and protect. Presales are now available for An American Immersion: How the first woman to dive all 50 states
Join us at Our World Underwater Dive Show in Chicago, IL, for the official book launch of Mystery of the Last Olympian: Titanic's Tragic Sister Britannic by Richie Kohler! When: February 26-28, 2016 Where: Donald E. Stephens Convention Center5555 N. River Road in Rosemont, IL 60018 Booth Number: 303, 305 Show Website: http://www.ourworld
We have some big news to share . . . Author Richie Kohler just received the personal copies of his book, Mystery of the Last Olympian: Titanic's Tragic Sister Britannic! Richie asked us to share some photos with you of his "unboxing" the book and seeing it in print for the first time! We always send an author copies of his/her book first, before an
In this article we discuss variation in ocean temperatures and what the colder water diver needs to know. In future articles we will look at rivers, sea ice and fresh water ice. Ocean surface layer temperatures can be extremely variable, depending upon factors such as latitude, climate, winds, and ocean currents. For example, at an open ocean stati
In this article we discuss lakes as a cold water and ice-diving enviroment. In future articles we will look at oceans, rivers, sea ice and fresh water ice. Lakes in the temperate zone have a general seasonal pattern of thermal stratification. During the summer months, the upper two meters of lake water will absorb more than one-half of the sun’s ra
The release of the 2015 edition of NFPA 99 earlier this year has been accompanied by a lot of conversation around the subject of hyperbaric facility safety. This week we have three resources that will help you to navigate through the various safety codes and standards. 1. Safety Director Course Join us at the upcoming Introduction to the Role of Hy
Today marks the start of the annual two-day spiny lobster sport season in Florida, known as "mini-season," and it got us thinking (about more than just dinner) . . . This year, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is allowing divers who harvest 10 or more lionfish per day to harvest one additional spiny lobster during the min
Sinus and internal and external ear disorders are the most common side effects of hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBO2).1 These spaces are the cranium’s pneumatic sockets and, particularly those of the middle and inner ear, are most frequently involved in the pressure stress caused by compression and decompression maneuvers during exposure to altered pr
What do the California Prison Industry Authority (CALPIA), commercial dive training, and the NOAA Diving Manual 5th Edition textbook have in common? We found the answer when we were recently introduced to Fred Johnson of CALPIA by Dan Orr, author of Scuba Diving Safety and former President and CEO of Divers Alert Network. Mr. Orr informed us that F