<p>A celebration of outdoor swimming ? looking at the history, design and social aspect of pools.<br>Few experiences can beat diving into a pool in the fresh air, swimming with blue skies above you. Whether it's a dip into a busy and bustling city pool on a sweltering summer day, or taking the plunge in icy waters, the lido provides a place of peace in a frenetic world.<br>The book begins with a history of outdoor pools ? their grand beginni...