This forum is great--ALL the GardenWeb forums are great...but does anyone know of a book that has pretty thorough but easy to read explanation of how to go about designing/building a pool...what are the points that are really important to do right...a checklist/timetable for construction schedule...a good list of terms/definitions for pool building lingo...

I know that some of the mechanical info might be dated and the pricing estimates might be off depending on when it was published/updated...

I thought maybe one of the Sunset books like they have for other aspects of construction/design???

or is this something where the Internet has superseeded older technology...

if so then, what web sites (besides this one), give good insight into Pool Design/Building 101...

I like to know something before I start talking to contractors/builders so that I can get some sort of feeling for if they are telling the truth or blowing smoke...

have not been to Lowe's to check out that selection...because a newbie does not always KNOW what is good info vs not-so-good info because you don't have the technical expertise to judge...