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Topic:
Marine Life Identification
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 Reef
Fish Identification: Caribbean by Paul Humann, Ned Deloach
(Editor)
List Price: $39.95
Our Price: $31.96
You Save: $7.99 (20%)
Here on Bonaire, this is our Bible for figuring out what
fish we've just seen. The book describes hundreds of different
fish species, including distinguishing characteristics,
shape, reaction to divers, and more. A must have book for
anyone fascinated by marine life in the Caribbean. Below
are links to other works by the same author which are also
essential if you want to be able to identify crustaceans,
corals, underwater plants, and invertebrates.
Reef
Creature Identification: Caribbean - Covers critters
of all sorts
Reef
Coral Identification: Caribbean - Covers corals and
plants
Reef
Fish Behavior: Caribbean - New book on fish behavior
- Fascinating!
The
Reef Set (Traveler's Edition) - Includes Reef Fish,
Creatures, and Corals
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 Fishes
of the Caribbean and Adjacent Waters by ReefNet Software
Our Price: $49.95
CD-ROM title which is a necessary complement to Paul Humann's
Reef Fish book. Includes video footage of a number of different
fish, as well as photos and descriptions of fish not found
in Humann's book. Covers over 500 species, includes 1500 photos
and 220 video clips, sketches, search engine, audio pronounciation
of scientific names, customizable sightings log, a slide show
engine, and much more. (We have dived with the authors of
this tome - in fact, taken them on dives of the fabled Bonaire
Town Pier - they definitely know their stuff!)
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Topic:
Bonaire
 Diving
Bonaire by George S. Lewbel, Larry R. Martin
List Price: $18.95
Our Price: $17.05
You Save: $1.90 (10%)
Updated in 1998, this book provides a good overview of diving
and snorkeling on Bonaire, as well as local culture, dining,
and other things to do on Bonaire.
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 The
Dive Sites of Aruba, Bonaire, and Curacao: Comprehensive Coverage
of Diving and Snorkeling by Jack Jackson
List Price: $24.95
Our Price: $19.96
You Save: $4.99 (20%)
Brand new book (published March 2000) about diving on Bonaire
and Bonaire's sister islands of Aruba and Curacao (collectively
known as the ABC Islands).
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 Wild
Flamingos
by Bruce McMillan
List Price: $17.00
Our Price: $15.30
You Save: $1.70 (10%)
Beautifully photographed booked documenting Bonaire's wild
flamingos. The text explains the dietary source of the birds'
pink coloration, and it sketches eating habits, social behavior,
physical characteristics, and the long flights to Venezuela
to secure sufficient food for the chicks.
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Topic:
Scuba Diving & Snorkeling
 Scuba
Diving & Snorkeling For DummiesŪ by John Newman
List Price: $19.99
Our Price: $17.99
You Save: $2.00 (10%)
A good basic guide for those interested in learning about
Scuba Diving and Snorkeling. Written for the average person,
not Joe Navy Seal. Accompanying CD-ROM comes with a PADI course,
videos, and other useful bits.
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Topic:
WebCams
 Guide
to Webcams by John Breeden, Jason Byrne
List Price: $29.95
Our Price: $23.96
You Save: $5.99 (20%)
Like computers, webcams are simply tools, and this book will
ensure you use the right tools for the job. You'll learn how
to recognize the different types of cams and the merits of
each. You'll also learn how to choose the best computer to
run your webcam application, set up the necessary software,
connect to the Internet, and even design your webcam web site.
Guide to Webcams covers it all. There are also sections on
video e-mail, special cams, streaming video, Internet video
conferencing, setting up business web sites, security and
legal issues.
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