Book Reviews for:
Treasure
Diving with Captain Dom - Special Archival Edition
by Yvonne Addario
This is a good layman's account of the equipment and procedures for underwater shipwreck salvage, applicable both to the underwater archaeologist and the treasure hunter, although the latter are a dying breed."
- Dr. Ray McAllister, Professor Emeritus, Ocean Engineering Florida Atlantic University, Department of Ocean Engineering Boca Raton, Florida
"I found “Treasure Diving with Captain Dom” to be a very interesting and entertaining book. The author takes you through some of the history behind the ships and shipwrecks, describes in plain language, vessel types and the kinds of cargos, explains how the wreck hunter performs his research, and the tools he uses to find them. The book is an easy read with large print and lots of photos, including many underwater shots. This book will be enjoyed by adventurers of all ages!"
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Jack Fisher
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This year, diver Yvonne Addario reported recovering over 500 coins from a 1600's shipwreck in Jupiter Florida. In her latest book, she shares the experience in an effort to draw younger undersea explorers to begin the quest for sunken treasure. "Now more than ever, explorers need to know and understand that they can indeed find and recover their own treasures." Addario writes. A certified scuba diver alongside her husband, Captain Dominic Addario, Yvonne has been diving in the rock quarries of .. . .read more by clicking on the Lost Treasure Link above.
By Janet Warford - Perry
Lost Treasure Publication.
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"The thrill of a treasure hunt! I found this book to be an eye-opener to the world of undersea exploration and treasure hunting in Florida waters. Captain Dom and his author wife, Yvonne Addario have written a very informative "how to" treasure dive book. I absolutely enjoyed reading this book!"
- Alexis, Graduate of Texas A &M's Oceanography - University, Texas
“Set out in plain language, the book will have a broad audience, especially young people. The font ("large print") makes it easy to read and appealing to young and old alike. Captain Dom inspires the dreamer in all of us."
Linda Morelli, Realtor
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
"The Second Edition of Treasure Diving With Captain Dom - Special Archival Section has more for your money in content. Both first and second edition are well written in easy to understand language. I found both books very informative with beautiful color photos. The glossy stock which is used in the second edition as opposed to the mat finish paper stock used in the first edition are more vivid. The second edition has 4 more pages and is priced more moderately. All and all, the second edition is a better value. Treasure Diving With Captain Dom is a wonderful book for both young and old alike."
Martha Kendall, Treasure Hunter
Port St. Luice, FL
 I love this book!, April 20, 2008 Amazon.com
"This book explains the basics of treasure diving through the experience of a modern day pioneer that found treasure off the coast of Florida. His love of the sea and history brought him good fortune, but more importantly, a productive quest for innovative techniques so that others can enjoy treasure hunting. After reading this book, I feel that it is possible for anyone to stumble upon their own little piece of treasure--be it historic, a natural phenomenon, or gold coins. I moved to Florida three years ago, and have grown to love the ocean. I have taken up fishing, boating, sailing, snorkeling, surfing, and now look forward to dive lessons this summer. This is the only book that I have found that explains in easy terms the basics and background for treasure diving. My husband and I are excited to begin exploration. What an inspiration!"
C. D. Morgan (Marco Island, FL)
September 25, 2007 Amazon.com
"Personally I think the Second Edition of Treasure Diving With Captain Dom - Special Archival Section has more for your money in content. Both first and second editions are well written in easy to understand language. I found both books very informative with beautiful color photos. The glossy stock which is used in the second edition as opposed to the mat finish paper stock used in the first edition are more vivid and clearly printed on . The second edition has 4 more pages and is priced more moderately. All and all, the second edition is a better value. Treasure Diving With Captain Dom is a wonderful book for both young and old alike. Captain Dom inspires all of us, to follow our dreams. "
Lexy "book maven" Texas
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Book Reviews for:
Explorers Cookbook and Travel Guide - Pirates Edition
by Yvonne Addario
ISBN: 97809743414-4-6
Publisher: Adventure in Discovery
Full color 10" x 10 " Paperback.
108 pages. Paperback Retail $24.95
Limited Edition Hardcover Retail $34.95
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| “These recipes are like a culinary map to land your taste buds perfectly on the X of island time.” |
Professional Chef Bo Grant |
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| There are not enough stars, except maybe on a clear Caribbean night, to rate this blockbuster! What a wonderful journey through the world of explorers, pirates and foodies. Yvonne Addario captains the ship that sails boldly amongst islands of spices and oceans of libations. Make sure this one makes it into your shopping cart. Do it or walk the plank! |
Chef Steven Bart Hetfield |
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Like many cooking enthusiasts, I enjoy reading cookbooks the way other people read high suspense mysteries and Explorers Cookbook and Travel Guide fits the bill. It really appeals to my penchant for armchair travel. You are swept away with the trade winds and a taste of salt in the air. Yvonne Addairo has created a celebration of the aromatic, sweet and tart, spicy and mild flavors of the region underscored with the need to understand and appreciate the history behind the food.
Explorers Cookbook and Travel Guide is a cookbook without borders. Illustrated with the most amazing photos, it highlights the people from numerous cultures that made their homes in the region and their recipes. There is also big dose of history featuring swashbucklers, pirates and plenty of exciting local lore.
Whether you are a novice or master chef, you will enjoy the varieties of fresh salsas, the most amazing conch fritters and delicious callaloo. This book is designed to share with family and friends to create wonderful memories as only one can do with food. Enjoy, and as they say in the islands "there are more days than weeks, so don't rush time".This book has a wealth of information for the home entertaining cook, as well as fantastic travel destination descriptions. The pirates of old, left us today with colorful stories to tell and their ports of call are ones you will long to visit. Your recipes look easy, and inviting to create. You've done a beautiful job with the large design and layout of this book and I am looking forward to receiving my hard cover copy soon. |
Chef Maury and Mike Stewart
Blue Waters Mountain Lodge |
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| This book has a wealth of information for the home entertaining cook, as well as fantastic travel destination descriptions. The pirates of old, left us today with colorful stories to tell and their ports of call are ones you will long to visit. Your recipes look easy, and inviting to create. You’ve done a beautiful job with the large design and layout of this book and I am looking forward to receiving my hard cover copy soon. |
Yvette Dimick-Maksuta |
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| Wonderful journey of yummy recipes among the sites and delights of the seas and islands. |
Gail Ladd - Media Specialist St. Marks School, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida |
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| You can taste the romance of the age of exploration on each page of Explorers Cookbook and Travel Guide, as Yvonne Addario takes us on a culinary voyage through the countries and cities of the Caribbean and South America. A fun and tasty book. |
Robert Mykle, author of Palm Beach Confidential
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Thank you for sharing the process of publishing your new book Explorers Cookbook and Travel Guide. A glimpse into it’s pages; revealing recipes, travel destinations, and beautiful illustrations make me anxious to to read my very own copy! My recommendation is for all “pirates”, faceboook fans, armchair lovers of travel, and foodies: Don’t waste another moment. Go to kickstarter.com to become a backer. You’ll be able to say; I helped this book to “happen” (and get some great rewards) !
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“I was definitely enthralled. It really hit home and I felt like I was there with you and your dad. It was most enjoyable in an odd kind of way.” |
Sharon L Jones-Otto - Loan Review/Final Documents
Freedom Mortgage
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The loss of a parent is a natural course of events we expect in our lifetime, but we are seldom prepared to deal with the multitude of emotions and experiences that can occur during this time. I lost my mother who was living the best she could with a sick heart. We knew her time was limited on our earth, but when her sudden heart attack ended her life abruptly, we were all shocked by the event. My father, on the other hand, died a slow dead from Parkinsonism, needing full time care and eventually starved to dead not being able to eat. Like Yvonne, my siblings and I were not only dealing with the loss of our parent, but also with all the other losses that come from dealing with the declining health of our loved one and the frustration of working within a complex and overwhelming medical and social system. We are not only hurting for the loss of our parent, who has always been seen as a strong and enduring person, but also our own loss of power to make them better and often to provide them with the best of care we feel they should have.
Part of living is experiencing the loss of a parent, and the process is unique for each of us even when we travel this journey together with siblings. Yvonne’s’ story details her experience not only with the declining health and eventual death of her mother, but also with trying to respect and understand her fathers’ and siblings’ actions You can feel the confusion, frustration, and the love she experiences as she shares her families journey during this difficult time in their lives. In the end, she is able to come to terms with her loss and her family’s desires.
Rene Magrogan - Registered Nurse
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KEEPING THE AGE OF DISCOVERY ALIVE
| In A Guide to
Undersea Exploration, Dom Addario shares his
enthusiasm for shipwrecks, diving, and exploration of the
unknown. He discusses the techniques and science he has
personally used to successfully document wreck sites and
preserve artifacts. At the same time, he also addresses modern
issues like responsibility, conservation, the law, and ethics.
With all the pictures of coins and artifacts, divers will find
this book inspiring. |
| John Chatteron - Professional Diver (Shadow Divers) |
| Finally, a
book that reveals that there is more to treasure hunting than
silver, gold and finders keepers. It's nice to hear from first-hand
experiences of someone who has taken on the State of Florida (and
won). The author writes of the less glorious parts of treasure
salvage such as costs, permits, salvage techniques and more
importantly, ethics morals and safety issues. This book is testimony
to the fact that locating treasure is just the beginning. |
| Sean Loughman - Undersea Explorer and President of The Pirates Chest - premier
seller of undersea treasures - St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands |
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A Book Review -
"A Guide to Responsible Undersea Exploration" by Capt. Dom Addario
This book is an honest approach to something that every new diver
dreams about; finding an artifact or treasure while diving. While
sharing from experience, Captain Dom details the how to and the why
with easy to understand terminology. Being responsible to a point of
preserving an archeological site is always an important discussion
for divers.
Having worked as a diver on both treasure expeditions as
archeological projects, I can attest to the fact that points made in
this book are important. This book is not the complete guide to
underwater historic
wreck excavating. However, it does cover enough for the novice to
understand some of the complex steps required to satisfy
preservation of a historic site. Documentation of an underwater site
with the many variables is not an exact science. This book does a
good job of detailing the need for a plan.
The book was written to be the text for a PADI Distinctive Specialty
Course. Several good course outlines could be developed using this
book for the basic course manual.
Captain Dom takes the reader on a journey through
his experiences and passion for diving, recording, and processing
artifacts from a historic wreck site. While sharing these
experiences, the reader will gain an understanding of many other
considerations that go along with the recovery aspects. Legal issues
along with archeological concerns can and do make a difference in
the process. The book includes great illustrations and photographs
to help reinforce the topics.
Whether you are just getting started with your diving or a seasoned
enthusiast, this book is a great read. Responsible conservation
practices need to be addressed to all divers and this book covers
the topic well in regards to historic sites.
Dean Hempel, PADI #4446
President - Sport Diver Solutions Corp |
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The author outlines the things you need to be aware of when swimming, snorkeling or diving in rivers, lakes and oceans. This book provides a wealth information should you come across what could be a significant find.
If you plan to go on a diving adventure, like I have, and have found what looks like a shipwreck with artifacts, you will know what to do. FINDER’S KEEPERS is not the best action to take. You need to read this book!
Lexy “book maven” Texas - Diving |
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