Author: Geraint John RIBA Dip Arch (UCL) CISRM MILAM FRSA
Publisher: Architectural Press
Keywords: design, handbook, building, volume, recreational, sports, pools, amp, swimming, ice, second, rinks
Number of Pages: 400
Published: 1996-03-14
List price: $187.00
ISBN-10: 0750622563
ISBN-13: 9780750622561

This comprehensive book covers all aspects of provision of ice rinks and swimming pools. Highly illustrated with photographs and diagrams, it gives guidance to architects and others on the design of the whole facility, from structural considerations to building services. Sport in all its many forms is enjoyed every day by hundreds of millions of people around the world and provides significant social and physical benefits for its participants. At the same time it faces intense competition for a share of their leisure time and disposable income. To retain its international and universal appeal

Author: Jay S. Shivers
Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Publishers
Keywords: services, recreational, programming
Number of Pages: 456
Published: 2010-02-10
List price: $79.95
ISBN-10: 0763751987
ISBN-13: 9780763751982

Programming Recreational Services serves as a handbook for recreational practitioners at every level. It clearly presents the methods and materials necessary for the planning, organization, and operation of recreational services. This reader friendly text addresses each of the 12 recreational program categories in detail and includes illustrations to assist with learning. It teaches students a methodology for evaluating recreational programs from the establishment of objectives to the final instrument used, to determine whether or not the program performed in the way that it was intended.

Author: Roger Yee
Publisher: Visual Reference Publications
Keywords: facilities, recreational, sports
Number of Pages: 220
Published: 2006-04-26
List price: $59.95
ISBN-10: 1584710837
ISBN-13: 9781584710837

The refinement and sophistication of entertainment and sporting venues is readily apparent. The latest design innovations and technology are incorporated to meet the public’s demand for the very best in sporting arenas and leisure facilities. Additionally, both amateur and professional athletes constantly search for the ultimate arena or facility in which to perform. With beautifully-reproduced, full-color photographs and accompanying expert editorial commentary from Roger Yee, Sports & Recreational Facilities showcases 72 projects from some of the best design firms. Featured are a wi

Author: Neva Boyd
Publisher: Dover Publications
Keywords: games, recreational, handbook
Number of Pages: 128
Published: 1975-06-01
List price: $6.95
ISBN-10: 0486232042
ISBN-13: 9780486232041

18 categories of games — pursuit and escape, throwing and catching, etc. — with up to 59 games (plus variations) in a category.

Author: 216;ystein Aas
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Keywords: fisheries, recreational, challenges, global
Number of Pages: 376
Published: 2008-01-01
List price: $235.00
ISBN-10: 1405156570
ISBN-13: 9781405156578

Recreational or sports fishing is a multi-billion dollar industry worldwide and in many countries represents an important social and cultural activity. In some regions, it also contributes significant income to tourism and tackle businesses. In addition to its importance from a social and economic standpoint, the impact of recreational fishing on the environment and on food webs can often be substantial.This important book represents the major output from the 4th World Recreational Fishing Conference held in Norway in June 2005. The conference focused on several topics and targeted all stakeho

Author: Floyd M. Orr
Publisher: Writers Club Press
Keywords: boaters, guide, power, recreational, splash, ker
Number of Pages: 274
Published: 2002-04-01
List price: $17.95
ISBN-10: 0595214312
ISBN-13: 9780595214310

Ker-SPLASH! is intended as a guide for both the neophyte and the experienced recreational power boater. Classic wooden boats, sailboats, fishing boats, cruisers, yachts, and other facets of the boating world that have been detailed in other books are not included in this one. The historical perspective of primitive, outboard ski boats is presented. The wakeboard sport and the sport of tournament water skiing are getting closer to the subject. The mini-jet phenomenon of the late ’90’s is discussed in detail because information on these incredibly fun and entertaining small boats is

Author: Jay Sanford Shivers
Publisher: Fairleigh Dickinson University Press
Keywords: adults, older, services, recreational
Number of Pages: 307
Published: 2002-10
List price: $52.50
ISBN-10: 0838639445
ISBN-13: 9780838639443

The first three chapters of this book contain gerontological information concerning the aging process, demographics, changes in the style of living and agin persons, and vulnerabilities encountered. This volume explicates fundamental beliefs in the need for active engagement - socially, physically, cognitively, and emotionally.