IANTD Technical Diver Encyclopedia Illustrated Paperback, 270 Pages The definitive reference book for all things diving. Whether you're a technical diver or not, this contains a wealth of information to help you understand more of the science behind diving. The companion manual for the IANTD technical diver and trimix diver workbooks and an excellent source of dive planning tables and charts. By Tom Mount and others. This collection of articles by technical diving experts is both required reading for all IANTD Technical Diver Programs and a valuable resource for all divers at any level. “A knowledgeable diver is a safer diver” Contents

1. "Leading Causes of Accidents in Tech Diving" by Tom Mount
2. "Equipment Configuration" by Tom Mount and Lamar Hires
3. "Dive Planning" by Tom Mount
4. "Dive Technique" by Tom Mount
5. "Respiration, Circulation and Breath Control" by Tom Mount
6. "The Effects of Drugs on Diving" by Bruce V. Voss, M.D.
7. "Oxygen and Its Effects on the Diver" by Bruce V. Voss, M.D.
8. "Inert Gas Narcosis" by David J. Doolette, Ph.D.
9. "Carbon Dioxide Retention" by Jolie Bookspan, Ph.D.
10. "Carbon Monoxide - The Black Gas" by Martin Shamlian, Ph.D.
11. "High Pressure Nervous Syndrome" by John Zumrick, M.D.
12. "Combining Theories for Decompression Safety" by JP Imbert
13. "Psychological & Physical Fitness for Tech Diving" Tom Mount
14. "Operational Safety" by Kevin Gurr • Glossary of Abbreviations and Selected Terms • Tables and Charts .