Author: Dave Branon
Publisher: Moody Publishers
ISBN: 9780802430847
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 300
Book Description
This guide includes everything from top achievements of Christian athletes, to biographies and testimonies, to contact information for sports camps and sports ministries across the nation. You'll also find tons of trivia that can serve as a prayer tool.
A Sports Fan's Guide to Christian Athletes and Sports Trivia
Author: Dave Branon
Publisher: Moody Publishers
ISBN: 9780802430847
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 300
Book Description
This guide includes everything from top achievements of Christian athletes, to biographies and testimonies, to contact information for sports camps and sports ministries across the nation. You'll also find tons of trivia that can serve as a prayer tool.
Publisher: Moody Publishers
ISBN: 9780802430847
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 300
Book Description
This guide includes everything from top achievements of Christian athletes, to biographies and testimonies, to contact information for sports camps and sports ministries across the nation. You'll also find tons of trivia that can serve as a prayer tool.
Sports and Christianity
Author: Nick J. Watson
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 0415899222
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 310
Book Description
This interdisciplinary text examines the sports-Christianity interface from Protestant and Catholic perspectives. In addition to a "systematic review of literature," the contributors, who include many of the pioneers in the field, address a wide range of topics. These include biblical athletic metaphors, disability, evangelism, professionalism and celebrity, humility, the Vatican's perspective on sport and genetic enhancement technologies.
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 0415899222
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 310
Book Description
This interdisciplinary text examines the sports-Christianity interface from Protestant and Catholic perspectives. In addition to a "systematic review of literature," the contributors, who include many of the pioneers in the field, address a wide range of topics. These include biblical athletic metaphors, disability, evangelism, professionalism and celebrity, humility, the Vatican's perspective on sport and genetic enhancement technologies.
Heads UP! Updated Edition
Author: David Branon
Publisher: Zonderkidz
ISBN: 0310725453
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 306
Book Description
Sports Spectrum’s Dave Branon hits a home run when he brings together the worlds of faith and sports to create this unique devotional designed just for young sports fanatics. Heads Up! uses stories of athletes and sporting events to inspire faith and achievement in kids, ages 8 and up. Each day’s devotions includes: A “game plan”—verse for the day and a “playbook assignment”—a short Scripture passage. “On the chalkboard”—final thoughts In addition to great devotions, you’ll also find scattered throughout birthdays of some well-known athletes, sports tips, and rare facts & figures. With all the challenges that kids face today, Heads Up! is a great inspirational book for the young all-star kid.
Publisher: Zonderkidz
ISBN: 0310725453
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 306
Book Description
Sports Spectrum’s Dave Branon hits a home run when he brings together the worlds of faith and sports to create this unique devotional designed just for young sports fanatics. Heads Up! uses stories of athletes and sporting events to inspire faith and achievement in kids, ages 8 and up. Each day’s devotions includes: A “game plan”—verse for the day and a “playbook assignment”—a short Scripture passage. “On the chalkboard”—final thoughts In addition to great devotions, you’ll also find scattered throughout birthdays of some well-known athletes, sports tips, and rare facts & figures. With all the challenges that kids face today, Heads Up! is a great inspirational book for the young all-star kid.
Heads Up!
Author: Dave Branon
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0310700132
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 322
Book Description
How can you get children excited about the Bible when all they want to read about are hat tricks, foul balls and rushing yards? Branon hits a home run with this devotional designed for sports-crazed kids ages 8-12. Filled with Christian role models, Scripture and fun sports trivia, "Heads Up!" can have all-star kids getting into God's game plan on a daily basis.
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0310700132
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 322
Book Description
How can you get children excited about the Bible when all they want to read about are hat tricks, foul balls and rushing yards? Branon hits a home run with this devotional designed for sports-crazed kids ages 8-12. Filled with Christian role models, Scripture and fun sports trivia, "Heads Up!" can have all-star kids getting into God's game plan on a daily basis.
Cost Effective College
Author: Gordon Wadsworth
Publisher: Moody Publishers
ISBN: 1575679183
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 293
Book Description
The projected cost of attending a public college for one year now equals the cost of buying a new car. In Cost Effective College, Gordon Wadsworth teaches all the ins and outs of college financing. He includes myriad strategies and resources to help students, and parents pay for college now and in the future.
Publisher: Moody Publishers
ISBN: 1575679183
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 293
Book Description
The projected cost of attending a public college for one year now equals the cost of buying a new car. In Cost Effective College, Gordon Wadsworth teaches all the ins and outs of college financing. He includes myriad strategies and resources to help students, and parents pay for college now and in the future.
Good Game
Author: Shirl J. Hoffman
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 368
Book Description
Good Game retells numerous fascinating stories from the world of ancient and contemporary sports and draws on the history of the Christian tradition to answer "What would it really mean to think Christianly about sport?" --from publisher description.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 368
Book Description
Good Game retells numerous fascinating stories from the world of ancient and contemporary sports and draws on the history of the Christian tradition to answer "What would it really mean to think Christianly about sport?" --from publisher description.
American Book Publishing Record
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : American literature
Languages : en
Pages : 838
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : American literature
Languages : en
Pages : 838
Book Description
Sports Trivia Devotional
Author: Dave Veerman
Publisher: Zondervan
ISBN: 0310721857
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 303
Book Description
This devotional is an entertaining and engaging book that combines highlights from classic and extreme sports with a fun, inspiring daily devotional thought aimed specifically at tweens.
Publisher: Zondervan
ISBN: 0310721857
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 303
Book Description
This devotional is an entertaining and engaging book that combines highlights from classic and extreme sports with a fun, inspiring daily devotional thought aimed specifically at tweens.
Social Issues in Sport
Author: Ron Woods
Publisher: Human Kinetics
ISBN: 1492593869
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 465
Book Description
Social Issues in Sport, Fourth Edition With HKPropel Access, introduces students to the study of sport as a social phenomenon. It explores current trends in sport and examines complex connections between sport and politics, economics, religion, race, gender, youth, and more. Author Ronald Woods draws on his experience of more than 40 years as a professor, coach, and sport administrator to explore modern sport from historical and cultural perspectives. New coauthor B. Nalani Butler offers a fresh perspective to the study of sport from an emerging generation of Black female scholars. She draws on her background as an athlete and professor, and leverages her international experience from working with the Center for Sport, Peace and Society and the International Olympic Academy (IOA). The text’s presentation style, full-color design, and ample learning tools are designed to keep students engaged. Social Issues in Sport, Fourth Edition, addresses the Common Professional Component topics outlined by the Commission on Sport Management Accreditation (COSMA). The text remains grounded in practical application and provides opportunities for students to examine real-world issues through the lens of social theory. The fourth edition also features the following enhancements: Online learning tools delivered through HKPropel: case studies on current events, video lectures, and essay and multiple-choice questions to support applied learning and encourage critical thinking Increased emphasis on emerging issues such as sport wagering, the use of social protest by athletes, sexual harassment of or by athletes, and sport safety Discussions on the rise in popularity of esports and on the exploding influence of social media on athletes, spectators, and fans Updated sidebars that address current topics such as the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on sport, offering a contemporary context to which students can apply the concepts in the text Social Issues in Sport, Fourth Edition, is streamlined into three parts, maintaining an accessible and student-friendly format that aligns with a 16-week semester. Part I sets the stage for studying sport from a sociological perspective by defining key terms and presenting crucial social theories. This section examines participation in sport, from spectators to performers, and explores sport economics through sport management, sport marketing, and sport media. Part II discusses sport institutions at all levels, from youth sport to Olympic competition. Part III is devoted to current issues and critically analyzes the effects of gender, race, economic status, religion, and government on sport. It also offers a detailed look at both ethics and deviance in sport. Social Issues in Sport, Fourth Edition, provides the foundations for critically examining the multifaceted roles of sport and physical activity in society. The information and activities offered by the text invite students to evaluate the sociocultural issues intertwined with sport and relate these themes to their own lives. Through this in-depth examination of sociocultural issues, students will be able to understand and appreciate the development of sport as a part and reflection of our society. Note: A code for accessing HKPropel is not included with this ebook but may be purchased separately.
Publisher: Human Kinetics
ISBN: 1492593869
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 465
Book Description
Social Issues in Sport, Fourth Edition With HKPropel Access, introduces students to the study of sport as a social phenomenon. It explores current trends in sport and examines complex connections between sport and politics, economics, religion, race, gender, youth, and more. Author Ronald Woods draws on his experience of more than 40 years as a professor, coach, and sport administrator to explore modern sport from historical and cultural perspectives. New coauthor B. Nalani Butler offers a fresh perspective to the study of sport from an emerging generation of Black female scholars. She draws on her background as an athlete and professor, and leverages her international experience from working with the Center for Sport, Peace and Society and the International Olympic Academy (IOA). The text’s presentation style, full-color design, and ample learning tools are designed to keep students engaged. Social Issues in Sport, Fourth Edition, addresses the Common Professional Component topics outlined by the Commission on Sport Management Accreditation (COSMA). The text remains grounded in practical application and provides opportunities for students to examine real-world issues through the lens of social theory. The fourth edition also features the following enhancements: Online learning tools delivered through HKPropel: case studies on current events, video lectures, and essay and multiple-choice questions to support applied learning and encourage critical thinking Increased emphasis on emerging issues such as sport wagering, the use of social protest by athletes, sexual harassment of or by athletes, and sport safety Discussions on the rise in popularity of esports and on the exploding influence of social media on athletes, spectators, and fans Updated sidebars that address current topics such as the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on sport, offering a contemporary context to which students can apply the concepts in the text Social Issues in Sport, Fourth Edition, is streamlined into three parts, maintaining an accessible and student-friendly format that aligns with a 16-week semester. Part I sets the stage for studying sport from a sociological perspective by defining key terms and presenting crucial social theories. This section examines participation in sport, from spectators to performers, and explores sport economics through sport management, sport marketing, and sport media. Part II discusses sport institutions at all levels, from youth sport to Olympic competition. Part III is devoted to current issues and critically analyzes the effects of gender, race, economic status, religion, and government on sport. It also offers a detailed look at both ethics and deviance in sport. Social Issues in Sport, Fourth Edition, provides the foundations for critically examining the multifaceted roles of sport and physical activity in society. The information and activities offered by the text invite students to evaluate the sociocultural issues intertwined with sport and relate these themes to their own lives. Through this in-depth examination of sociocultural issues, students will be able to understand and appreciate the development of sport as a part and reflection of our society. Note: A code for accessing HKPropel is not included with this ebook but may be purchased separately.
Forthcoming Books
Author: Rose Arny
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : American literature
Languages : en
Pages : 1546
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : American literature
Languages : en
Pages : 1546
Book Description