General Books

Whales & Dolphins of Great Britain- Where to Go and What to See. - D Walker and A Wilson.

Whales and Dolphins of Great Britain is a unique guide for everybody with an interest in dolphin and whale watching. The first comprehensive and easy to use field guide to the whales, dolphins and porpoises of Great Britain. Stunning photography of wild dolphins and whales from around the UK. Descriptions of 38 boat operators and 16 outstanding land-based viewpoints with details of how, where and when to go and see these spectacular marine mammals. Further information on how to book a trip; including the species that are likely to be seen, how to get there and what photographic opportunities are available. Published 1st of August 2007.

ISBN 13: 9780955614408

Price £11.95

Sunderland to Sha'ab Ali, The Story of the Thistlegorm. P Collings

This brand new book traces the origins of the ship, her early career and convoy involvements. New information on her cargo has been revealed by Peter Collings and his research team and new archive images of the Thistlegorm are included. Details of the final voyage are detailed here for the first time. Captain Ellis recalls those final moments of the attack on the Thistlegorm. There are also accounts by some of her crew. Also included are some highly detailed information on diving the wreck and some sample routes and tours, these are enhanced by underwater images of the Thistlegorm in full colour.

ISBN: 0951168177

Price £17.95

Deep in the Blue, A Life of Diving - Reg Vallintine

This new book is Reg Vallintine's account of his life in diving, he is one of the worlds most experienced divers and has completed underwater expeditions around the globe. He has featured in many television programmes. He is an authority on the history of sports diving and his many articles and books continue to be essential reference works. Beginning alone in British waters with only an old rugby shirt for protection, his story moves to the Mediterranean where he set up dive schools where none had existed before and uncovered one of the oldest wrecks in the world, dating from 700BC. These were the halcyon years of diving, a 'golden age' during which he explored the farthest Hebrides for the first time. He met the pioneers of the sport, Hass and Cousteau and expeditions included the search for a missing X-craft midget submarine in Artic waters and the excavation of the Mary Rose. As a director of the BSAC, he guided it during its fastest growing period of expansion worldwide. There are over 100 photographs and five maps of the dive locations.

ISBN 13: 9780954765415

Price £20.00

Visual Factfinder: Oceans

We have added this interesting book about the Oceans to our expanding bookshop section. This compact and concise book is a detailed guide to the oceans of the world. More than 2000 bulleted facts are accompanied by hundreds of illustrations, diagrams and photgraphs. An extensive index allows for easy navigation of the facts. 512 pages. Recommend for ages 7-14, but suitable for all ages. ISBN 13: 9781842365397

Retail Price: £14.99 Members Price £9.99

Voices From the Sea - Ruth Cocks Only 1 left in stock now

This fabulous book tells about Selsey's coastguards, divers, fishermen, lifeboat crew members and various other sea stories.

The forward which is by Sir Patrick Moore starts with: I have known Selsey all my life, and have lived here for almost forty years now, so that although I am or was! - an airman I am very well acquainted with the "people of the sea" I know the coastguards, the divers, the fishermen and the lifeboat crews. They are remarkable people, and Ruth Cocks has written a remarkable book about them. She has spent sixteen months talking to them, and she has let them speak for themselves. They have much to say, and much to tell us.

Strange things have been found below the waves including: a submarine, the remains of the first British-built sub, the A1 launched in 1902, a torpedo, a bomb or two. a giant lobster, an exploding jellyfish and part of an extinct rhinocerus.

There are tragedies; the sea can be merciless, but the Selsey lifeboat men have saved many lives, and Ruth Cocks makes us realise how brave and how dedicated they are. Remember, they are all volunteers. They run risks at every 'shout', and not many people really appreciate how much we owe to them.

The price was £17.00 now £10.00 only

All the money from the sales of these books will distributed to the following three charities: The RNLI Selsey, The Coastguard Association and The Shiprecked Mariners Society.

Under water to Get out of the Rain - Trevor Norton

This is a beautifully told tale of Trevor Norton's growing love of the sea, from family

holidays to Whitley bay as a boy, to his first over zealous attempts at diving. All

that we know and love of the british seaside weaves throughout this funny, nostalgic and richly told memoir. This book introduces us to a eclectic mix of sea- loving characters all of whom have helped to inform and shape Trevor's journey to becoming a marine biologist. This is both a history and a memoir of an enduring, if at times perplexing, love of the sea that won't fail to resonate with all who have felt the pull of the shores. ISBN 13: 9780099446583

Price £7.99

Relections on a Summer Sea - Trevor Norton

Reflections on a Summer Sea is a wonderful evocation of a magical place caught in time - a funny and touching true story of a group of talented ecologists who, as a hobby, spent forty summers at their privately owned field laboratory in a beautiful corner of south-west Ireland.

ISBN 13: 9780099416166

Price: £8.99

Stars Beneath the Sea - Trevor Norton

This is the story of some of the brave, brilliant and sometimes barmy men who 'invented' diving. It is the story of explosive tempers and exploding teeth, of how to juggle live hand grenades and steer a giant rubber octopus. You may never have wanted to dive but after this book, it would be a hard heart that woudn't be tempted to try.

ISBN 13: 9780099405092

Price: £8.99

Fort Bovisand - Kendal McDonald.

This book is signed by the author.

The divers complete guide to Europes No 1 Underwater Centre. The book includes the history of Bovisand. It also has a section on diving inside and outside the breakwater and East and West of the Sound. This book was first published in 1997, and it not widely available. The author has sent us a limited amount of his book. Get your copy of this interesting book while you still can.

ISBN: 0952863715

Price £5.00

A Handbook of Knots and Knot Tying - Geoffrey Budworth

Over 200 techniques comprehensively illustrated in step-by-step photographs. All the key knot types covered: bends, hitches, bindings, loops, mats, plaits, rings and slings. Knot catagoies include general purpose and outdoor pusuits from caving and camping to angling and fishing. Information on cord and rope fibres, and an invaluable table charting the qualities and breaking strengths of each. 200 techniques with over 1200 step-by-step colour photographs.

ISBN 13: 97811842158180

Price £9.99

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