leisure

Describes leisure and recreational activities among the Puritans of New England from 1620 to 1790.

Surveys various methods of leisure and recreation through the ages, in such categories as sports, circuses, painting, crafts, travel, and toys.

Describes approximately thirty leisure-related jobs, such as party planner, corporate concierge, casino dealer, and skydiving instructor, covering duties, work environment, salary, outlook, perks and pitfalls, and required education, experience, and personality traits, and includes an interview in each profile.

Presents tables, charts, and discussions of statistics on topics related to recreation in America such as sports participation and attendance, travel, and gambling, and provides a list of further resources and a directory of organizations.

Provides an overview of the field, discusses leadership characteristics, education and training, and employment.

"Discusses how leisure activities impact the environment and what you can do to be more eco-conscious"--Provided by publisher.

Describes jobs in the sports and leisure industry, including information on professional athletes, coaches, fitness center directors, outdoor adventure guides, and more, covering their responsibilities and training needed.

A guide for teenagers on being eco-conscious in their leisure choices, includes tips on traveling and vacationing.

Contains facts, tables, charts, and statistics that provide current and historical information about a range of health issues, focusing on recreation, with discussion of leisure time, costs, outdoor recreation, the arts and media, sports, gambling, and vacations and travel.

Describes how ancient Egyptians worked with stone, glass, metal, wood, and clay; how they made cloth and leather; what sorts of fine art they produced; and what kinds of sports and games they played, presenting color photos of artifacts and excerpts from songs and works of literature.