Swimming pools and spas, hot tubs, and Jacuzzis are not just for summer, they have year-round appeal and as well as being a garden or yard feature they are also therapeutic and beneficial – swimming is one of the best ways to gain all-round exercise. The pool may be the focal point of a garden surrounded by exotic planting and landscaping, or an entertainment area with barbecues or chill-cabinet cocktail bars. It can be a place where a single person may unwind or an area around which friends and family party, all age groups enjoy the pleasure of poolside hospitality. In the book, we look at pools indoors and out and study shape, size, and form which will reveal how big doesn’t always mean better.