Dive in! The water's fine.

Packed with clear, professional instructions, helpful tips and advice, and information on indoor and "open" (ocean) swimming, The Complete Idiot's Guide(r) to Swimming, has everything a swimmer needs, no matter what skill level, to make the most of their time in the water.

• Detailed instructions for the four basic strokes-breast stroke, backstroke, butterfly, and freestyle-as well as the "fifth stroke" dolphin kick

• Features beautiful underwater and above-water photographs

• Information on programs and exercise drills for fitness and competition