Beautifully illustrated with full-colour photos, Lonely Planet's Pisces Books explore the world's best diving and snorkeling areas and prepare divers for what to expect when they get there, both topside and underwater.

With fabulous coral walls and gardens stocked with mythically beautiful sea life, the Red Sea is the stuff of legends. This outstanding guide features full-color photos, maps, and detailed coverage of more than 125 dive and snorkel sites along the length of the sea.

Underwater Guide to the Red Sea introduces over 1,000 species of invertebrate and over 200 species of coral, forming the basis of a marine eco-system which includes 1,100 species of fish, of which just under 20% are endemic. The high level of endemism is one of the main factors that makes scuba diving in Egypt so attractive. The dive sites offer unobstructed opportunities to spot tropical marine life in crystal-clear waters, ranging from sharks and dolphins to gorgonian fans and feather-stars. Diving types include shallow patch reefs, drift dives and walls, and a collection of some of the most interesting wrecks you are likely to find anywhere, including the world-famous Carnatic and Thistlegorm wrecks. Many of the reefs stretch out far into the sea and form intricate labyrinths of plateaus, lagoons, caves and gardens. Divided into three parts, the first is an introduction to diving and snorkelling in the Red Sea including what to expect and where to base yourself; next a guide to the best sites for diving and snorkelling; and finally a photographic identification of 282 of the most common species of fish, invertebrates, corals and megafauna.

The definitive guide to underwater sightseeing in the Red Sea, this book details over 125 dive and snorkel sites which can be found in the region.

The Encyclopedia of Social Media and Politics explores how the rise of social media is altering politics both in the United States and in key moments, movements, and places around the world. Its scope encompasses the disruptive technologies and activities that are changing basic patterns in American politics and the amazing transformations that social media use is rendering in other political systems heretofore resistant to democratization and change. In a time when social media are revolutionizing and galvanizing politics in the United States and around the world, this encyclopedia is a must-have reference. It reflects the changing landscape of politics where old modes and methods of political communication from elites to the masses (top down) and from the masses to elites (bottom up) are being displaced rapidly by social media, and where activists are building new movements and protests using social media to alter mainstream political agendas.

A consistently strong worldwide seller, Globetrotter Dive Guide: The Red Sea has now been fully revised and updated - including brand new entries on dive sites and operators - for 2005. This 'definitive guide' (Sunday Times) features detailed coverage of more than 125 dive and snorkel sites along the length of the Red Sea. Region by region, it looks at the premier sites - describing access, conditions, marine life and special points of interest. The book is also packed with practical travel information, tips on diving techniques and safety, and advice on the best local restaurants, dive centres and accommodation. With gorgeous, full-colour marine photographs and top-class area maps, this is an essential source book for divers of all level visiting this top diving destination.

A consistently strong worldwide seller, Globetrotter Dive Guide: The Red Sea has now been fully revised and updated - including brand new entries on dive sites and operators - for 2004. This 'definitive guide' (Sunday Times) features detailed coverage of more than 125 dive and snorkel sites along the length of the Red Sea. Region by region, it looks at the premier sites - describing access, conditions, marine life and special points of interest. The book is also packed with practical travel information, tips on diving techniques and safety, and advice on the best local restaurants, dive centres and accommodation. With gorgeous, full-colour marine photographs and top-class area maps, this is an essential source book for divers of all level visiting this top diving destination.