recreation

A collection of essays exploring Mexican Americans' involvement in community-based, interscholastic, and professional sports in the United States over the last century.

Presents information on hundreds of child and teen summer programs in the U.S. and around the world and in-depth profiles of nearly two hundred, covering their offerings, schedules, facilities, costs, financial aid, and application processes; includes programs in such areas as art, sports, academics, travel, and wilderness adventure as well as general summer camps.

Jamie Brooks, having lost his house, girlfriend, and career as a skier, decides to commit suicide, but when that fails, he sets out on a journey that leads him to Hope Mountain--a place where miracles happen.

Eighty-five full-color images, twenty-five historical photographs, and seven tales illustrate the role of toys in passing valuable lessons from one generation of Native Americans to the next.

An account by a family therapist of an eight-week summer camp she ran for children with mental and emotional problems.

Provides one hundred exploring, hunting, experimenting, building, and playing activities for boys.

Information on how disabled people can access more than fifty different physical activities.

Text and photographs offer a look at the more human aspects of the American presidents.