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SinoScuba's Favorite Books
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Shadow Divers: The True Adventure of Two Americans Who Risked Everything to Solve One of the Last Mysteries of World War IIShadow Divers: The True Adventure of Two Americans Who Risked Everything to Solve One of the Last Mysteries of World War II by Robert Kurson
Buy new: $17.79 / Used from: $0.01
The best book about tec diving written so far, about two true pioneers and their will to rewrite a chapter of history.
The Last Dive: A Father and Son's Fatal Descent into the Ocean's DepthsThe Last Dive: A Father and Son's Fatal Descent into the Ocean's Depths by Bernie Chowdhury
Buy new: $11.16 / Used from: $2.57
A sort of prequel to Shadow Divers, two other sons of New Jersey dive deep--with a very different outcome.
Deep Descent: Adventure and Death Diving the Andrea DoriaDeep Descent: Adventure and Death Diving the Andrea Doria by Kevin F. McMurray
Buy used from: $3.74
A great history of diving on a shipwreck that has been called "The Everest of Diving."
Dark DescentDark Descent by Kevin F. McMurray
Buy used from: $2.73
An interesting read, about one of the world's more overlooked shipwrecks.
Ship of Gold in the Deep Blue SeaShip of Gold in the Deep Blue Sea by Gary Kinder
Buy new: $10.85 / Used from: $0.01
If the idea of solving problems underwater interests you, this is the first book you should read.
NOVA - Hitler's Lost SubNOVA - Hitler's Lost Sub
Buy new: $14.99 / Used from: $9.19
Incredible video account of the divers and the story that inspired both Shadow Divers and The Last Dive.
The Blue Planet - Seas of Life Collector's Set (Parts 1-4)The Blue Planet - Seas of Life Collector's Set (Parts 1-4)
Buy used from: $49.99
If you dive, this is the ultimate collection of natural history footage. If you don't dive, after you see Blue Planet, you'll want to.
Blue Planet: Music From BBC TV SeriesBlue Planet: Music From BBC TV Series by Various Artists
Buy new: $18.98 / Used from: $9.99
The beautiful music that accompanies, the best assemblage of underwater footage ever.
Raise the Titanic! (Dirk Pitt Adventure)Raise the Titanic! (Dirk Pitt Adventure) by Clive Cussler
Buy new: $9.99 / Used from: $1.19
Fictional, but a great adventure for divers in need of some chewing gum for the eyes, written by a true explorer.
Night Probe!Night Probe! by Clive Cussler
Buy new: $7.99 / Used from: $0.01
Raise The Titanic is more famous, but I think this is Cussler's best.
Beijing and Shanghai: China's Hottest Cities (Odyssey Illustrated Guide)Beijing and Shanghai: China's Hottest Cities (Odyssey Illustrated Guide) by Peter Hibbard
Buy used from: $1.23
Not a diving book, but co-authored by SinoScuba's founder.