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The Reason For Sports
Author | : Ted A. Kluck |
Publsiher | : Moody Publishers |
Total Pages | : 160 |
Release | : 2009-08-25 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 1575673657 |
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There are books on how to worship God with our marriages, our money, and our sex lives. Books on how to “think biblically” about movies, television, and the arts. Books on how to vote Christianly and how not to vote Christianly. But there is little thoughtful, Christ-centered writing on the subject that drives most of men’s banter with each other and consumes the bulk of their free time- Sports. Written in the vein of Rick Reilly (Sports Illustrated), Chuck Klosterman (Spin, Esquire), and David Foster Wallace (A Supposedly Fun Thing I’ll Never Do Again), The Reason for Sports will both entertain and shed light on some of today’s most pertinent sports issues (race, drugs, hero worship, and more)- all through a biblical lens.e drowns puppies, or that you should cheer for all American QB Tim Tebow because he etches a Bible verse on his eye-black before every game. I’ll let you draw your own conclusions about all of these people. But I’ll invite you to begin formulating your own theology of sports with me.
Loving Sports When They Don t Love You Back
Author | : Jessica Luther,Kavitha Davidson |
Publsiher | : University of Texas Press |
Total Pages | : 337 |
Release | : 2020-09-01 |
Genre | : Sports & Recreation |
ISBN | : 9781477322178 |
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Triumphant wins, gut-wrenching losses, last-second shots, underdogs, competition, and loyalty—it’s fun to be a fan. But when a football player takes a hit to the head after yet another study has warned of the dangers of CTE, or when a team whose mascot was born in an era of racism and bigotry takes the field, or when a relief pitcher accused of domestic violence saves the game, how is one to cheer? Welcome to the club for sports fans who care too much. In Loving Sports When They Don’t Love You Back, acclaimed sports writers Jessica Luther and Kavitha A. Davidson tackle the most pressing issues in sports, why they matter, and how we can do better. For the authors, “sticking to sports” is not an option—not when our taxes are paying for the stadiums, and college athletes aren’t getting paid at all. But simply quitting a favorite team won’t change corrupt and deplorable practices, and the root causes of many of these problems are endemic in our wider society. An essential read for modern fans, Loving Sports When They Don’t Love You Back challenges the status quo and explores how we might begin to reconcile our conscience with our fandom.
12 Reasons to Love Gymnastics
Author | : Joanne Mattern |
Publsiher | : Unknown |
Total Pages | : 135 |
Release | : 2020 |
Genre | : Gymnastics |
ISBN | : 1645821285 |
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"Flips and turns. Twists and tucks. Strength and flexibility. Gymnastics is amazing to watch! Discover 12 reasons why this sport is an Olympic favorite. Topics include gymnastics' history, events, elite competitions, and top stars like Simone Biles and Kōhei Uchimura. Includes a glossary, index, and editor-curated online resources for up-to-date information"--
Games People Played
Author | : Wray Vamplew |
Publsiher | : Reaktion Books |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2023-08-21 |
Genre | : Sports & Recreation |
ISBN | : 1789147751 |
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Now in paperback, this first global history of sports offers all spectators and participants a reason to cheer—and to think. Games People Played is, surprisingly, the first global history of sports. The book shows how sports have been practiced, experienced, and made meaningful by players and fans throughout history. It assesses how sports developed and diffused across the globe, as well as many other aspects, from emotion, discrimination, and conviviality; to politics, nationalism, and protest; and how economics has turned sports into a huge consumer industry. It shows how sports are sociable and health-giving, and also contribute to charity. However, it also examines their dark side: sports’ impact on the environment, the use of performance-enhancing drugs, and match-fixing. Covering everything from curling to baseball, boxing to motor racing, this book will appeal to anyone who plays, watches, and enjoys sports, and wants to know more about their history and global impact.
Sport Revolution and the Beijing Olympics
Author | : Grant Jarvie,Dong-Jhy Hwang,Mel Brennan |
Publsiher | : Berg |
Total Pages | : 176 |
Release | : 2008-04-01 |
Genre | : Sports & Recreation |
ISBN | : 9781847883735 |
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The 2008 Olympic Games will be held in Beijing but many human rights activists support a boycott. They liken the circumstances to previous governments that used the games to glorify their regimes - most notoriously the Nazis in 1936. What has led to this perception and is it fair? Sport, Revolution and the Beijing Olympics is a cultural history of sport in China and challenges many such ingrained Western assumptions. The authors unpick the relationship of sport to imperialism and revolution, and examine its significance in both China and Taiwan at governmental and everyday levels. In the process, they successfully debunk harmful myths, such as the prevalence of drugs in Chinese sport among women athletes, and present a balanced view that is a much-needed corrective to popular understanding.
The Knowledge Gap
Author | : Natalie Wexler |
Publsiher | : Penguin |
Total Pages | : 354 |
Release | : 2020-08-04 |
Genre | : Education |
ISBN | : 9780735213562 |
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The untold story of the root cause of America's education crisis--and the seemingly endless cycle of multigenerational poverty. It was only after years within the education reform movement that Natalie Wexler stumbled across a hidden explanation for our country's frustrating lack of progress when it comes to providing every child with a quality education. The problem wasn't one of the usual scapegoats: lazy teachers, shoddy facilities, lack of accountability. It was something no one was talking about: the elementary school curriculum's intense focus on decontextualized reading comprehension "skills" at the expense of actual knowledge. In the tradition of Dale Russakoff's The Prize and Dana Goldstein's The Teacher Wars, Wexler brings together history, research, and compelling characters to pull back the curtain on this fundamental flaw in our education system--one that fellow reformers, journalists, and policymakers have long overlooked, and of which the general public, including many parents, remains unaware. But The Knowledge Gap isn't just a story of what schools have gotten so wrong--it also follows innovative educators who are in the process of shedding their deeply ingrained habits, and describes the rewards that have come along: students who are not only excited to learn but are also acquiring the knowledge and vocabulary that will enable them to succeed. If we truly want to fix our education system and unlock the potential of our neediest children, we have no choice but to pay attention.
Physical Fitness and Athletic Performance
Author | : A.W.S. Watson |
Publsiher | : Routledge |
Total Pages | : 245 |
Release | : 2014-09-19 |
Genre | : Education |
ISBN | : 9781317895527 |
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Sports Science has increasingly developed both as an area of research and as a university subject. This book gives an authoritative account of the biological basis of athletic performance and training, based on an analysis of scientific and medical research in the area. The findings are presented in such a way that anyone involved in training for high-level sport will find the information accessible and of interest.
Sports Are Fantastic Fun
Author | : Ole Könnecke |
Publsiher | : Unknown |
Total Pages | : 30 |
Release | : 2018-08 |
Genre | : Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | : 9781776572014 |
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"Experience the highs and lows in this collection of sports from around the world for armchair players, small and big."--Back cover.