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![Youth Development: Principles and Practices in Out-of-School Time Settings, 2nd Ed. [ebook]](/images/covers/YouthDev-2nd-cover-120-ebook.jpg "Youth Development: Principles and Practices in Out-of-School Time Settings, 2nd Ed. [ebook]")
![Small Community Parks and Recreation Master Planning Resource Guide Version II - Individual Professional/Student Edition [etext]](/images/covers/SCPR-STUDENTMasterPlan-Cover-120-etext.jpg "Small Community Parks and Recreation Master Planning Resource Guide Version II - Individual Professional/Student Edition [etext]")
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Call for Editor-in-Chief - JPRA
The American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration (www.aapra.org) is seeking candidates for the position of Editor-in-Chief for the Journal of Park and Recreation Administration.
The Editor-in-Chief is primarily responsible for coordinating all aspects of preparing four regular issues of the Journal of Park and Recreation Administration (JPRA) for publication each year.
Full details available here (PDF).
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May is National Water Safety Month
In recognition of the popularity of swimming and other water-related recreational activities in the United States, and the resulting need for ongoing public education on safer water practices, the month of May 2018 is National Water Safety Month!
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Sagamore-Venture Book of the Month
For April and May 2018 we are offering the print version of Youth Development: Principles and Practices in Out-of-School Time Settings, 2nd Ed., at a discount of 30%.
Discount applies automatically when you add it to your cart.
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Adobe ebook issues
3/20/2018
Adobe has acknowledged an issue with a previous release of Adobe Digital Editions (ADE) being unable to open ebooks.
Please uninstall any and all editions of ADE you might have on your computer, and download and install the new release from Adobe available here.
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This text emphasizes the various legitimations for the role of sport in society and then uses that understanding... More...
A step-by-step written and visual guide for the proper application and removal of the most commonly used orthopaedic casts and splints. More...
Interactive Health and Fitness is an innovative system of learning that blends a conversational, easy-to-read textbook... More...
Provides students and practitioners with perspectives on the management of recreational therapy heretofore unavailable to them. More...
A must read for anyone interested in learning about, protecting, managing, and planning for public outdoor recreation resources. More...
Asks students to consider important questions about community, sustaining social connections, community environmental issues... More...
Provides the student and practitioner with enough information on a variety of subjects to know where to proceed without assistance.... More...
Discusses important trends and future projections in diverse areas such as population growth, immigration, crowding, climate change, and technology. More...
To assist individuals and communities to consider the nature of tourism in a community context and its relationship to quality of life... More...
![Pastimes, 6th ed.: The Context of Contemporary Leisure [etext]](images/covers/Pastimes6th-Cover-168x240-homepage.jpg "Pastimes, 6th ed.: The Context of Contemporary Leisure [etext]")
As a learning tool, this sixth edition teaches more. It contains updated and new illustrations of concepts through field-based cases, biographical features, exploratory activities, and research studies.
In this important book, the authors explore, document, and delve into the construct of diversity within the context of managing and providing recreation and leisure-related services.
![Management Functions in Recreational Therapy [etext]](images/covers/MGMTFunctions-FrontCover-web.jpg "Management Functions in Recreational Therapy [etext]")
This book provides students and practitioners with perspectives on the management of recreational therapy heretofore unavailable to them.
![Recreation Programming, 7th ed. [etext]](images/covers/RecProg_Cover.jpg "Recreation Programming, 7th ed. [etext]")
The leading text for teaching programming in over 100 higher education institutions in the United States and abroad.
![Application of Behavior Analysis in Leisure Contexts [etext]](images/covers/BehaviorAnalysis_Cover_0.jpg "Application of Behavior Analysis in Leisure Contexts [etext]")
Designed to introduce leisure and other service providers to behavior analysis and to assist them in developing and strengthening their skills in applying associated techniques.
Provides guidance for defining where outdoor recreation resource management should and could be going forward.
Interactive Health and Fitness is an innovative system of learning that blends a conversational, easy-to-read textbook with cutting-edge technology.
![A Career With Meaning, 2nd ed. [etext]](images/covers/A_Career_with_Meaning.jpg "A Career With Meaning, 2nd ed. [etext]")
A tailor made journey that enables individuals to match their core beliefs and values with numerous professional opportunities within the leisure industry.
![Case Studies in Therapeutic Recreation [etext]](images/covers/CaseStudiesTR-cover-180.jpg "Case Studies in Therapeutic Recreation [etext]")
A relatable, easy-to-read text that explains theory and provides opportunities to practice skills needed to become a successful recreational therapist.
Intended to assist individuals and communities to consider the nature of tourism in a community context and its relationship to quality of life for the resident population in that community.
![Perspectives on Recreational Therapy [etext]](images/covers/Persps-Rec-Therapy-240.jpg "Perspectives on Recreational Therapy [etext]")
At no other time in the history of the profession have recreational therapists been presented with such tremendous opportunities to improve care and advance their profession.
![Introduction to Recreation Services for People With Disabilities, 4th Ed. [etext]](images/covers/Bullock-Front-168x240.jpg "Introduction to Recreation Services for People With Disabilities, 4th Ed. [etext]")
Reflects a broad-based explanation of the role of practitioners in the interrelated fields of therapeutic recreation, inclusive recreation, and special recreation.
Sagamore publishes eight journals in the disciplines of health, recreation, facility management, parks administration, leisure, education and more.
An official publication of the Learning Disabilities Association of America (LDA), disseminates the most current thinking and practice on learning disabilities.
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The only peer-reviewed journal published in the United States with a specific focus on the areas of outdoor recreation, education, and leadership.
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JNEL publishes quality manuscripts to disseminate the latest knowledge related to nonprofit education and leadership to develop theory and practice.
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For over three decades, JPRA has provided information to enhance the effectiveness and professionalism of park and recreation administrators.
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The official publication of the Applied Sport Management Association, JASM is a quarterly peer-reviewed journal providing the latest research in all aspects of applied sport management.
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Quarterly publication designed to be a single responsible source of valuable information for those interested in sport, physical education, and recreation involving individuals with disabilities.
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Provides a national forum for research and discussion on the needs of persons with disabilities, problems confronting the profession, new vistas of service, and receiving therapeutic recreation services.
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One of the longest standing journals providing research-based articles relating to physical education, health, recreation, and related areas.
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