About the book: year / This book is intended for self-teaching swimming. Unlike most manuals written by athletes and physical trainers, which, as a rule, immediately teach sports swimming, in this book the main goal is simply to teach the reader how to float on the water independently. You won’t find training in competitive swimming here, and if you are going to become an athlete-swimmer, then it is better to sign up for a section at the pool. But if your goal is to stop being afraid of water and learn to stand on it, then this guide is for you. Another difference is that the book is intended for independent learning to swim without outside help. Of course, in difficult cases, the advice of a person who knows how to swim will come in handy, but this is not necessary. Many people have learned to swim on their own, nothing unusual here.