The second edition of this ground-breaking text continues to guide students toward a greater understanding of human resource management in the sport and recreation environment. Human Resource Management in Sport and Recreation, Second Edition, provides future practitioners with a solid foundation in research and application of human resource management for success in the sport industry.

With more than 30 years of experience in management of human resources, Dr. Packianathan Chelladurai provides an understanding of the dynamics of human resources and management, bringing into focus the three divergent groups of people who constitute human resources in sport and recreation organizations: paid professional workers, volunteers, and the clients themselves. Dr. Chelladurai goes on to match managerial processes with individual differences among those three groups. Read the rest of this entry »

Foundations of Therapeutic Recreation provides readers with a comprehensive introduction to the profession. The book draws on the combined wisdom, experience, and technical expertise of 23 professors and leaders in the field. From these contributors, readers gain access to diverse perceptions, philosophies, and practices for therapeutic recreation in the 21st century.

The book showcases how the profession addresses various clients needs throughout the life span through therapeutic programs, modalities, and activities. It also
* presents a wide range of applications, allowing readers to explore their personal and professional options;
* provides insight into the basic knowledge, attributes, and skills students need in order to thrive in the field; and
* delineates career paths in the profession and how a therapeutic recreation specialist works with various populations. Read the rest of this entry »

Risk Management in Sport and Recreation is a comprehensive resource for those charged with the responsibility of providing for the safety of participants and spectators in a sport or recreation setting. It covers a range of safety issues, including lightning, heat illness, aquatics, playground safety, drug testing, and medical emergency action plans. Readers receive clear and detailed explanations of issues to consider before making decisions on risk management.

Risk Management in Sport and Recreation is designed to provide a foundation for approaching key issues in safety and risk management. It shows readers how to evaluate and analyze various safety issues and apply the underlying concepts to a variety of situations. The following are unique features of the text:

• A safety guidelines finder lists Web sites of accessible standards, guidelines, and recommendations from leading organizations.
• Chapter objectives and pullout boxes of key points and key statistics stress the importance of the topic under discussion. Read the rest of this entry »

Recreation and leisure is a nonstop industry with phenomenal growth, tremendous potential, and diverse career paths and options. Introduction to Recreation and Leisure presents a new-millennium view of this evolving field that

• presents historical, philosophical, and social aspects of the industry, which students can use to build their knowledge of the field;
• offers fresh insights to the standard treatment of community parks and recreation departments, youth and nonprofit agencies, commercial recreation, and tourism enterprises;

• describes how recreation provides fun, enriching, and educational programs and services for people of all ages;
• encompasses a variety of services, including recreational sports, outdoor activities, fitness and wellness, and arts and culture; and
• exposes students to the variety of career options available and supports them as they explore their interests and prepare for challenging careers in one of the leading industries of the 21st century. Read the rest of this entry »

Andre Agassi has written a ‘tell-all’ book about his life in tennis. And, it turns out, he hated tennis. That was a bigger shocker than the salacious fact that he was on ‘crystal meth’for a period of time.
Andre tells that he started playing tennis at the age of 3 and by the age of 5 he was showing an aptitude for the game. He was pushed by his father-an obsessive man who pushed his son too far and too much. In fact his father felt that education was not necessary and a hindrance to his tennis practice.

Andre could never tell his father how much he hated the game because it was Andre’s responsibility to help his family, and that is what he did. He left school in the ninth grade, something that has bothered him his entire career. His goal was to achieve in tennis. He was enrolled in the Bollettien tennis camp, but it felt more like a prison than a camp. The academy, in Agassi’s words, was “Lord of the Flies with forehands.” In retaliation Andre started wearing earrings, grew his hair long and wore loud clothes. Read the rest of this entry »

The essential guide to the 2010 baseball season is on deck now, and whether you’re a fan or fantasy player-or both-you won’t be properly informed without it. Baseball Prospectus 2010 brings together an elite group of analysts to provide the definitive look at the upcoming season in critical essays and commentary on the thirty teams, their managers, and more than sixty players and prospects from each team.

Now in its fifteenth edition, the Baseball Prospectus annual shows once again how it became the industry leader: the 2010 Edition includes brand-new stat categories, more controversial player predictions, and the kind of wise, witty baseball commentary that makes this phone-book-thick tome worth reading cover to cover. Read the rest of this entry »

Chevy is a brand that since 1918, the General Motors Corporation is one and today represents the core brand. If you live in the US, you are still going to find the best deals to be had on Chevy autos. This is for many great reasons. Namely, Chevy has more factories in the US than just about any other auto maker. Another reason is that Chevy accessories are widely available and for cheap in the US. More auto salvage yards have Chevy auto parts available than jus about any parts for any other make and model of vehicle. This makes finding the Chevy auto parts that you need to fix up your auto easier than pie.

Considering that the cost of living and driving has greatly increased over just the past few years, being able to find the Chevy auto parts that you need to keep your ride running smoother, and for cheap too, is as important as ever. Many times you can even find the Chevy auto parts that you need and bring them to your mechanic, who will only charge you for labor, saving you even more money on the future repairs.

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