Yvonne Addario

Yvonne Addario

About

Author, Book Consultant and Publisher

Being a world traveler, undersea explorer, and part owner of a treasureship that is still being recovered today, I write about a popular nicheof history. My readers always long to hear more of “the golden age ofpiracy,” but from the past to the present.

I write about adventure pertaining to the history of pirates and earlySpanish explorers. Read about real treasure hunting. One book inparticular, Treasure Diving with Captain Dom, is rated top 100 booksfor teens. My latest book Party with Pirates Caribbean Cookbook: an Explorers Cookbook and Travel Guide is set for 2010 winter publication.

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<p>When Jessica Bryant pesters her wealthy parents to allow her to have a dog as a pet, the answer is a resounding &quot;No&quot;; but they soon come to regret their decision when thier home is broken into one evening whilst they are out and their daughter kidnapped and held for ransom. The kidnappers, in the form of four seedy and incompetent characters wearing Disneyland-type masks, take her hostage and keep her incarcerated in a place from which there appears to be no escape. However, they reckon without the resourcefulness of our heroine, and the courage of a wonderful stray dog who comes to her aid and whom she names 'Murdo'. And so begins an exciting and humurous accounting of the couples' adventures together as they consistently foil and outwit the abductors whilst on the run together.<br /> This is a lovely story of the friendship between a girl and a dog, bringing out themes of responsibility, camaraderie, redemption, salvation and self-sacrifice. It includes some wonderful dialogue sequences as Jessica teaches her new four-legged friend how to communicate with her, with additional delightful conversations between the animals when a rabbit and a sparrow join forces with them in an effort to outwit the kidnappers and restore Jessica safely back to her parents' home. </p>

Story Behind The Book

The author shares firsthand experiences of the trials and jubilations of recovering an ancient shipwreck that sank in 1660 just off the coast of Jupiter, Florida. She takes you on a journey that Captain Dom took back in 1987, from identifying the treasure ship to the people involved with its recovery. The author educates explorers, not only as to the lessons hard learned but also to encourage the spirit of free enterprise and standing up for what you believe in. Everyone loves a treasure hunt, but did you know only a small percentage of people in the world have ever found real buried or sunken treasure? Do you know what sunken treasure looks like? How to clean it? How to keep it? Learn how in this easy to understand educational book.

Reviews

<em>T<span class="style10">his 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.&quot;  </span></em> <p class="style10" align="right"> <em>- Dr. Ray McAllister, Professor Emeritus, Ocean Engineering Florida Atlantic University,  Department of Ocean Engineering Boca Raton, Florida </em></p> <hr /><div class="style10" align="center"> <table border="0" cellpadding="6" cellspacing="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td><div> <p class="style16"> &quot;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!&quot;</p> </div></td> </tr><tr><td><p class="style16" align="right"> Jack Fisher <br /> President, JW Fishers Mfg </p></td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <hr /><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td class="style10" align="right" valign="top" width="0"> </td> <td class="style10" align="left" valign="top" width="100%"><div> <p class="style18" align="right"> <img alt="5.0 out of 5 stars" src="http://g-ecx.images-amazon.com/images/G/01/x-locale/common/customer-reviews/stars-5-0._V47081849_.gif" border="0" height="12" width="64" /><strong>I love this book!</strong>, April 20, 2008 <strong>Amazon.com</strong></p> </div> <span class="style18"><em>&quot;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!&quot;</em> </span> <p align="right"> <span class="style18"><em> C. D. Morgan (Marco Island, FL) </em> <br /></span> </p></td> </tr></tbody></table><hr /><p class="style10"><em>&quot;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 &quot;how to&quot; treasure dive book. I </em> <em>absolutely enjoyed it.               </em></p> <p class="style10" align="right"> <em>  - Alexis, Graduate of  Texas A &amp;M's Oceanography - University, Texas<br />  </em></p> <hr /><p class="style10"> “Set out in plain language, the book will have a broad audience, especially young people.  The font (&quot;large print&quot;) makes it easy to read and appealing to young and old alike. Captain Dom inspires the dreamer in all of us.&quot;</p> <p class="style10" align="right"><em>Linda Morelli, Realtor <br /> Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage</em></p> <hr /><div class="style10" align="center"> <em>&quot;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.&quot;</em> <p align="right"><em>Martha Kendall, Treasure Hunter<br /> Port St. Luice, FL</em></p> <hr /><p align="right"><em>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. &quot;Now more than ever, explorers need to know and understand that they can indeed find and recover their own treasures.&quot; 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.</em></p> <p align="right"><em>By Janet Warford - Perry<br /> Lost Treasure Publication.</em></p> <hr /></div> <p class="style10" align="right"> <img alt="5.0 out of 5 stars" src="http://g-ecx.images-amazon.com/images/G/01/x-locale/common/customer-reviews/stars-5-0._V47081849_.gif" border="0" height="12" width="64" /> September 25, 2007 <strong>Amazon.com</strong> </p> <span class="style10"><em></em></span> <em></em><p class="style10"><em>&quot;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.&quot;</em></p>