Creative Management in Recreation, Parks and Leisure Services Guidelines for Success

Kraus,Richard

McGraw=Hill

Providing a general overview of management principles within the context of recreational and leisure services programs, the sixth edition presents content on all formal management functions, policies, and procedures, as well as the nine major trends that influence management preparation today. Key changes address the recent focus on recreation in urban environments and recent trends in computers and technology.

Creative Management In Recreation, Parks and Leisure Services with PowerWeb: Health & Human Performance

Curtis,Joseph

Sports & Outdoors

McGraw-Hill Humanities/Social Sciences/Languages

English Forest

Arts & Photography

Photography & Video

Constable and Company

Portrait of a Forest

Constable

One of the most striking aspects of the cultural scene in the United States today has been the rapid growth of dance, both as a performing art and as a form of creative education. This book depicts that growth in detail and presents an accurate picture of dance in American culture today. This book examines the history and current status of dance as a performing art and also its other important functions in society. Performers seeking to explore and learn more about their art. Also a good tool for educators seeking to incorporate dance in their curriculum.

History of the Dance in Art and Education (3rd Edition)

Hilsendager, Sarah Chapman

Dixon, Brenda

Humor & Entertainment

Pearson

This book accurately reflects current program practices in the U.S. and Canada in a realistic, user-friendly way, including examples of partnerships among agencies. The author has incorporated the latest changes in recreation programming, including the shift in focus from traditional elements to immensely varied elements such as creative, social, educational, environmental, personality-enrichment, and human-service activities. A benefits-driven approach which emphasizes working toward and achieving significant program outcomes is featured throughout. For professionals in the field of recreation programming.

Recreation Programming: A Benefits-Driven Approach

Politics & Social Sciences

Social Sciences

Benjamin/Cummings

This new edition sets the stage for the twenty-first century by outlining a number of major trends, issues, and challenges for the leisure-service field. Leisure in a Changing America, Second Edition, provides the in-depth coverage while still providing the comprehensive picture of the role of recreation and leisure in American culture needed for a survey course. This edition has drastically expanded the scope of the original book. It points sharply toward the social, economic, cultural, and other trends that have accelerated during the last decade and seem certain to be more pronounced in the years ahead. It covers the predictions of study and planning groups involving such issues as changing age-group patterns, family life, work and leisure changes, the influence of technology, the trend toward public/private partnerships, environmental needs, and urban/suburban developments. This book covers a wide range of societal developments affecting leisure. For anyone interested in recreation, leisure services, and park departments.

Leisure in a Changing America: Trends and Issues for the Twenty-First Century (2nd Edition)

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Therapeutic Recreation Service: Principles and Practices

Medical Books

Basic Sciences

Brown & Benchmark

This book is a comprehensive guide to recognizing and dealing with domestic abuse and violence. It outlines the different types and stages of abuse, and provides information on how to change such relationships or escape from them.

Free Yourself From an Abusive Relationship

Parenting & Relationships

Lissette, Andrea

Family Relationships

Hunter House

This book is a comprehensive guide to recognizing and dealing with domestic abuse and violence. It outlines the different types and stages of abuse, and provides information on how to change such relationships or escape from them.

Self-Help

Relationships

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