This bestselling, full-color manual includes thoroughly updated coverage of all aspects of sports diving, including equipment, safety, and diving tecnhiques. Current diving standards are reflected in its discussions on beach diving, computer equipment, CPR, diving accident management, and mixed-gas diving.
This full-color, extensively illustrated revision of a highly respected dive manual includes the information necessary to learn open water diving. Timely discussion include ecology and scuba techniques, equipment and safety materials, women's diving issues and concerns, expanded CPR information, air sharing and hand signals.
Dive/First Responder is a "must have" one-stop reference providing current information on handling the unique challenges of marine emergency medical management. This heavily illustrated, full-color guide includes information on basic life support, rescue breathing and CPR, use of supplemental oxygen, and the management of common wounds and fractures.
Well-known underwater explorer Richie Kohler (of Shadow Divers and Deep Sea Detectives) and Best Publishing Company invite you to join the expedition to unravel the Mystery of the Last Olympian: Titanic’s Tragic Sister Britannic. The book gives you a firsthand account as Richie Kohler takes readers on the intriguing journey from the rise of the magnificent Olympians to the fateful day in 1916. He then moves forward in time through multiple expeditions beginning with the great Jacques Cousteau who located the ocean liner in 1975. Each successive team that risked their lives uncovered new clues, but it was not until 2009 when Richie and his dive partner definitively pinpointed the secret that had eluded them. Finally, in July 2015, Richie and a small team attained the goal of documenting their findings that answered the century-old question as to why all the engineering solutions built into the mighty Britannic could not save her from sharing the same fate as Titanic. Experience the expedition as Richie and his team unravel the mystery of the HMHS Britannic: - With damage to only one compartment, the ship should have been able to stay afloat, and yet she sank twice as quickly as did Titanic. How was that possible? - Was the hospital ship criminally torpedoed as the British press claimed, or did she ineptly blunder into a minefield, as the Bismarck Government countered? - Violet Jessop survived the sinking of Britannic and Titanic. Experience her intriguing story.
Diving doctor on the Thai Cave Rescue (now a Netflix series) and former joint Australian of the Year explores the stories of other people who regularly risk their lives and what we can learn from their expertise. Are free-solo climbers, underwater cave explorers and big-wave surfers crazy ... or cautious? How do soldiers and fighter pilots manage risk? What can we learn from how BASE jumpers and drag racers prepare that we can take into our own lives? ‘Harry’ Harris – Thai Cave Rescuer, joint Australian of the Year – has an unusual idea of fun: he crawls though pitch-black, confined caves, deep underground and usually underwater. To most, that’s a nightmare. To him, it’s recreation. He’s prepared for all conceivable risks, he’s completely focused. And the discipline and danger involved leave him better prepared for everyday life. In this ultimate armchair adventure, Harry takes us into the lives of other ‘risk-takers’, to find out why they do what they do. We meet people adventuring from the highest skies to the deepest oceans – BASE jumpers, drag racers, snipers and surfers – including climber Alex Honnold (from the movie Free Solo), sailor Jessica Watson, film director and deep-sea diver James Cameron. Each gripping story is a masterclass in risk from the experts: when to go, when to say no, how to prepare and above all, how pushing ourselves a little further helps us become more courageous and resilient in all of our challenges. Heart-pounding and eye-opening, you’ll never look at risk the same way again. ‘Richard “Harry” Harris peels back the mindset that shapes the line between recklessness and courage.’ Hugh Riminton
Go beyond the guidebook with Diving Gozo & Comino, your ultimate companion to exploring this part of Malta’s stunning underwater world. Local expert Richard Salter shares his in-depth knowledge with detailed maps, photos and dive site descriptions for a whopping 72 locations. Dive into Adventure: Choose your perfect dive with easy, advanced, and technical difficulty ratings, depths, durations, and stunning underwater and above-water photos. Unforgettable Sites: Explore a kaleidoscope of underwater wonders, from breath-taking caves and vibrant reefs to shipwrecks and secluded bays. Gozo’s Hidden Gems: Discover rarely explored dive sites alongside iconic favourites like the Blue Hole, Inland Sea & Tunnel, Santa Maria Caves, and multiple wrecks. More Than Just Dives: Benefit from Richard Salter’s vast experience as a resident instructor. He provides advice to help you to conduct safe and fun dives for all diver skill levels. There is also information on Gozo’s rich history, charming villages, vibrant festivals and mouth-watering cuisine, so you can make the most out of your time on this charming island. Adapting to Change: This expanded second edition includes the new wreck site, MV Hephaestus, changes to existing dive sites, updates to dive centres/independent operators, new photographs and more. The navigation and look of the book have been improved and refreshed, making it easier to find dives in each of the five areas. The guide acknowledges the collapse of the Azure Window, and the transformation of that underwater area into a unique seascape with new swim-throughs and shallower sections accessible to more divers. The adjacent Blue Hole remains unaffected. Diving Gozo & Comino is your essential guide for: Independent divers planning their own adventure; Divers exploring Gozo with one of its many professional dive centres; Anyone seeking the ultimate underwater experience in Malta. Plan your dream dive holiday and discover the magic of Gozo & Comino today! Reviews of the First Edition of Diving Gozo & Comino ‘This is a very good guide… One of the joys of diving in Gozo, and which justifies the use of the term “underwater playground” in the title, is that it is one of those rare places where divers can pack a 4×4 or van with kit, tanks and friends and take off for whichever sites take their fancy. They also need a reliable guide-book – this new one deserves its place in the glovebox’– Divernet.com ‘A well put together and good-looking guidebook that will be a useful tool for anyone planning on diving Gozo and Comino. It is the sort of book that first-timers, as well as those experienced in diving here, will want to have on their shelves’– Scubaverse.com ‘Richard crams his book with everything you need… an impressively well thought-out guide to visiting these islands. The question is not why should you buy this guide, but why wouldn’t you?’– BritishDiver.co.uk
Learn how to set up, configure, and use Microsoft Sentinel to provide security incident and event management services for your multi-cloud environment Key FeaturesCollect, normalize, and analyze security information from multiple data sourcesIntegrate AI, machine learning, built-in and custom threat analyses, and automation to build optimal security solutionsDetect and investigate possible security breaches to tackle complex and advanced cyber threatsBook Description Microsoft Sentinel is a security information and event management (SIEM) tool developed by Microsoft that helps you integrate cloud security and artificial intelligence (AI). This book will teach you how to implement Microsoft Sentinel and understand how it can help detect security incidents in your environment with integrated AI, threat analysis, and built-in and community-driven logic. The first part of this book will introduce you to Microsoft Sentinel and Log Analytics, then move on to understanding data collection and management, as well as how to create effective Microsoft Sentinel queries to detect anomalous behaviors and activity patterns. The next part will focus on useful features, such as entity behavior analytics and Microsoft Sentinel playbooks, along with exploring the new bi-directional connector for ServiceNow. In the next part, you'll be learning how to develop solutions that automate responses needed to handle security incidents and find out more about the latest developments in security, techniques to enhance your cloud security architecture, and explore how you can contribute to the security community. By the end of this book, you'll have learned how to implement Microsoft Sentinel to fit your needs and protect your environment from cyber threats and other security issues. What you will learnImplement Log Analytics and enable Microsoft Sentinel and data ingestion from multiple sourcesTackle Kusto Query Language (KQL) codingDiscover how to carry out threat hunting activities in Microsoft SentinelConnect Microsoft Sentinel to ServiceNow for automated ticketingFind out how to detect threats and create automated responses for immediate resolutionUse triggers and actions with Microsoft Sentinel playbooks to perform automationsWho this book is for You'll get the most out of this book if you have a good grasp on other Microsoft security products and Azure, and are now looking to expand your knowledge to incorporate Microsoft Sentinel. Security experts who use an alternative SIEM tool and want to adopt Microsoft Sentinel as an additional or a replacement service will also find this book useful.
Get to grips with the intricacies of Windows 11 management, security, and deployment to foster organizational efficiency and resiliency Key Features Enhance your enterprise administration skills to reap the full potential of Windows 11 Configure Azure Active Directory (AD) to enable cloud-based services Provide enterprise-level security with ease using the built-in data loss prevention of Windows 11 Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook Book DescriptionWindows 11 comes with a plethora of new security measures, customizability, and accessibility features that can help your organization run more smoothly. But, without a proper introduction to this new version of Windows, it’s easy to miss the most important improvements, along with configuration options that will make migrating to Windows 11 frictionless. Windows 11 for Enterprise Administrators helps you understand the installation process, configuration methods, deployment scenarios, and management strategies. You’ll delve into configuring Remote Server Administration Tools for remote Windows Server and Azure Active Directory management. This edition emphasizes PowerShell's role in automating administrative tasks, and its importance in Windows 11 and Windows Server management. It also provides comprehensive insights into Windows 11 updates, including Version 21H2 and 22H2, contrasting them with Windows 10, ensuring your knowledge stays current with the latest enhancements in the Windows ecosystem. By the end of this book, you'll be well-equipped with Windows 11's vital technologies and potentials, enabling you to adeptly oversee and implement these attributes within your company.What you will learn Configure and harden PowerShell Explore advanced options to secure the user account credentials Perform administrative tasks using the RSAT tool Explore EUC device models and their key considerations Manage Windows 11 security efficiently Work with Azure AD and Intune management Apply the zero-trust and defense-in-depth approach Who this book is forIf you’re a system administrator tasked with upgrading to Windows 11, then this book is for you. Having deployed and managed previous versions of Windows in the past will help you follow along this book, but you can also use it as a guide if Windows 11 is your first foray into system administration.
This bestselling, full-color manual includes thoroughly updated coverage of all aspects of sports diving, including equipment, safety, and diving tecnhiques. Current diving standards are reflected in its discussions on beach diving, computer equipment, CPR, diving accident management, and mixed-gas diving.
If you're considering learning to scuba dive, then Scuba Diving: everything you need to know before taking a course, is the book for you. This book cuts through all the jargon and clears away the confusing information that you find when searching for scuba diving courses online. It gets straight to the point.It assumes no prior knowledge of diving and covers everything you need to consider before taking the first level of diver training- an open water course. It's easy to read and the information will be invaluable in helping you to choose the right kind of scuba training for your needs.You will learn how the major scuba diving training agencies like PADI and SSI run a course, how their open water courses differ, and how this will impact you. You will also understand the pros and cons of training part-time or full-time, and be armed with the right information to be able to choose a reputable dive center.This guide will be a handy reference when talking to prospective dive centers and particularly useful if you are thinking of learning to dive when traveling around Asia, specifically in places like Thailand or Indonesia.Information is provided on:- Reasons for learning scuba diving- Description of what scuba diving is- Requirements to be able to learn to dive- An overall view of the risks of scuba diving- What scuba qualifications are available to beginners- What a try dive is- What an open water course allows you to do- What a scuba diver certification allows you to do- Diving certifications for children- Costs of training- Medical requirements- What to do if you have anxiety- Duration of courses- Considerations for training part-time or full-time- The pros and cons of each method- Who gives you your diving certification- An outline of the differences between dive training providers- The reality of the differences between training providers- A breakdown of what's taught during a course- Choosing a scuba instructor- Questions to ask prospective instructors- Advice on choosing a dive center- A breakdown of scuba equipment- The limits of your diving certification- What to do if you don't dive for a long time- How to improve your diving after certification- What further scuba training is available- Considerations for cold water diving- Other types of diving- Useful linksFor more information on this, and other scuba diving books by Richard, visit his website at https://richarddevanney.comRichard Devanney is a full-time dive instructor currently based in Bali, Indonesia. He previously managed dive centers in Iceland, Thailand, and Micronesia, and is qualified to teach divers with 6 dive training agencies. He also teaches technical diving through 4 technical diving agencies.When not teaching, he enjoys rebreather diving, cave diving, and wreck diving. He writes articles for a dive training agency (Technical Diving International), and previously wrote articles for an online scuba diving magazine- Scuba Diver Life.You can read his articles here:https://www.tdisdi.com/authors/richard-devanney/https://scubadiverlife.com/author/richardd/He also owns and manages a website that provides information for technical divers:https://bluepo2diving.com/
Erik Hazen is an enigma. Born and raised on the not-so-chic side of the Hamptons on Long Island, he belongs to a family of traditional fisherman known locally as Bonackers. For eight generations, his relatives made their living from the sea: haul seining, trap netting, clamming, and scalloping. But by the 1980's, with that way of life dying out, Hazen breaks away to attend Annapolis, serve as a Navy SEAL, and finally take over a small boat-building business, which he grows into a sought-after brand. But Erik has an obsession. The sunken liner Andrea Doria, which lies in deep water off Montauk Point, has been a magnet for extreme divers since its sinking in 1956. After his over 200 dives to it, Hazen is the acknowledged expert on the wreck. Or he was, until his young wife drowned inside the ship in a failed dive. The tragedy led Hazen to give up his boat-building business and return to a simpler way of life as a charter boat captain. Now, ten years later, he is approached by a woman who claims that a vast fortune in stolen diamonds, lost since WWII, may be buried in the ship's wreckage. If it can be found, the legendary Fuhrer Gems can help make restitution to the families of thousands of Holocaust victims. Hazen must get past his ghosts - and a group of modern-day terrorists who have information on the lost treasure - to go back to the Andrea Doria. The stakes are high and the challenges many, in this tale of adventure from the streets of New York City to the waters of the Atlantic Ocean.
Understand how to set up, configure, and use Azure Sentinel to provide security incident and event management services for your environment Key FeaturesSecure your network, infrastructure, data, and applications on Microsoft Azure effectivelyIntegrate artificial intelligence, threat analysis, and automation for optimal security solutionsInvestigate possible security breaches and gather forensic evidence to prevent modern cyber threatsBook Description Azure Sentinel is a Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tool developed by Microsoft to integrate cloud security and artificial intelligence (AI). Azure Sentinel not only helps clients identify security issues in their environment, but also uses automation to help resolve these issues. With this book, you’ll implement Azure Sentinel and understand how it can help find security incidents in your environment with integrated artificial intelligence, threat analysis, and built-in and community-driven logic. This book starts with an introduction to Azure Sentinel and Log Analytics. You’ll get to grips with data collection and management, before learning how to create effective Azure Sentinel queries to detect anomalous behaviors and patterns of activity. As you make progress, you’ll understand how to develop solutions that automate the responses required to handle security incidents. Finally, you’ll grasp the latest developments in security, discover techniques to enhance your cloud security architecture, and explore how you can contribute to the security community. By the end of this book, you’ll have learned how to implement Azure Sentinel to fit your needs and be able to protect your environment from cyber threats and other security issues. What you will learnUnderstand how to design and build a security operations centerDiscover the key components of a cloud security architectureManage and investigate Azure Sentinel incidentsUse playbooks to automate incident responsesUnderstand how to set up Azure Monitor Log Analytics and Azure SentinelIngest data into Azure Sentinel from the cloud and on-premises devicesPerform threat hunting in Azure SentinelWho this book is for This book is for solution architects and system administrators who are responsible for implementing new solutions in their infrastructure. Security analysts who need to monitor and provide immediate security solutions or threat hunters looking to learn how to use Azure Sentinel to investigate possible security breaches and gather forensic evidence will also benefit from this book. Prior experience with cloud security, particularly Azure, is necessary.
Dive/First Responder is a "must have" one-stop reference providing current information on handling the unique challenges of marine emergency medical management. This heavily illustrated, full-color guide includes information on basic life support, rescue breathing and CPR, use of supplemental oxygen, and the management of common wounds and fractures.
Go beyond the guidebook with Diving Gozo & Comino, your ultimate companion to exploring this part of Malta’s stunning underwater world. Local expert Richard Salter shares his in-depth knowledge with detailed maps, photos and dive site descriptions for a whopping 72 locations. Dive into Adventure: Choose your perfect dive with easy, advanced, and technical difficulty ratings, depths, durations, and stunning underwater and above-water photos. Unforgettable Sites: Explore a kaleidoscope of underwater wonders, from breath-taking caves and vibrant reefs to shipwrecks and secluded bays. Gozo’s Hidden Gems: Discover rarely explored dive sites alongside iconic favourites like the Blue Hole, Inland Sea & Tunnel, Santa Maria Caves, and multiple wrecks. More Than Just Dives: Benefit from Richard Salter’s vast experience as a resident instructor. He provides advice to help you to conduct safe and fun dives for all diver skill levels. There is also information on Gozo’s rich history, charming villages, vibrant festivals and mouth-watering cuisine, so you can make the most out of your time on this charming island. Adapting to Change: This expanded second edition includes the new wreck site, MV Hephaestus, changes to existing dive sites, updates to dive centres/independent operators, new photographs and more. The navigation and look of the book have been improved and refreshed, making it easier to find dives in each of the five areas. The guide acknowledges the collapse of the Azure Window, and the transformation of that underwater area into a unique seascape with new swim-throughs and shallower sections accessible to more divers. The adjacent Blue Hole remains unaffected. Diving Gozo & Comino is your essential guide for: Independent divers planning their own adventure; Divers exploring Gozo with one of its many professional dive centres; Anyone seeking the ultimate underwater experience in Malta. Plan your dream dive holiday and discover the magic of Gozo & Comino today! Reviews of the First Edition of Diving Gozo & Comino ‘This is a very good guide… One of the joys of diving in Gozo, and which justifies the use of the term “underwater playground” in the title, is that it is one of those rare places where divers can pack a 4×4 or van with kit, tanks and friends and take off for whichever sites take their fancy. They also need a reliable guide-book – this new one deserves its place in the glovebox’– Divernet.com ‘A well put together and good-looking guidebook that will be a useful tool for anyone planning on diving Gozo and Comino. It is the sort of book that first-timers, as well as those experienced in diving here, will want to have on their shelves’– Scubaverse.com ‘Richard crams his book with everything you need… an impressively well thought-out guide to visiting these islands. The question is not why should you buy this guide, but why wouldn’t you?’– BritishDiver.co.uk
Something deadly lurks at the bottom of Wounded Horse Lake. County department of natural resources biologist Jack Burrows and his best friend Hank Klein are blissfully unaware of the danger as they set out to do an exploratory dive into the otherwise pristine body of water one weekend. A few minutes into the dive, the two friends spot something strange on the bottom. Hank goes in closer to investigate. Moments later, Jack sees his buddy rocketing toward the surface. He realizes right away that something has gone seriously wrong with the experienced scuba diver. A rapid ascent from such a depth can lead to decompression sickness (a.k.a. "the bends") or even death. Struggling to come to terms with the accident, Jack launches an investigation into what he and Hank saw down there and who might be responsible. Little does he realize where that investigation will lead. Like the tiny mountain lake itself, he comes to see that deadly secrets are lurking just beneath the surface--of his family as well as the otherwise idyllic community of Montville, where he lives. With the fate of so many resting in his hands, Jack must decide between perpetuating a terrible cover-up or revealing the truth and putting the future of his family and his entire community in peril.
A young readers' edition of the incredible true story of the Tham Luang Thai cave rescue of the Wild Boars soccer team. Portrayed in the major motion picture Thirteen Lives directed by Ron Howard and starring Colin Farrell, Viggo Mortensen and Joel Edgerton, and in the National Geographic documentary, The Rescue. In June 2018, for seventeen days, the world watched and held its breath as the Wild Boars soccer team were trapped deep in a cave in Thailand. Marooned beyond flooded cave passages after unexpected rains, they were finally rescued, one-by-one, against almost impossible odds, by an international cave-diving team that included Australians Dr Richard 'Harry' Harris and Dr Craig Challen. Harry and Craig were chosen for their medical expertise and cave diving knowledge, but this dangerous rescue asked so much more of them. They had to remain calm under extreme pressure and intense scrutiny, adapt to constantly changing circumstances and, most importantly, build trust among the rescue team and with the young boys and their coach, whose lives were in their hands. An astonishing and moving story of courage, determination and compassion told by two Aussie heroes, who were made joint Australians of the Year for their key role in the rescue. This Young Readers' edition has been specially edited and condensed for a younger audience and includes new maps and diagrams explaining the rescue as well as photographs, a timeline and glossary, and a new introduction especially for young readers written by the two authors.
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