Recreation & Leisure Studies

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The Future of Travel

The Future of Travel

From: Wanderlust

Chapter Thirteen as the conclusion reflects on the future of travel. The chapter explores topics including traveling to space, green tourism, and the value of travel. 7 $0.70 Add
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The Grand Tour

The Grand Tour

Where Modern Leisure Travel Began

From: Wanderlust

Chapter Three examines the history of the Grand Tour. The chapter explores how the Grand Tour, an aristocratic rite of passage, transformed into the early version of modern leisure travel. 5 $0.50 Add
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The Park Goers

The Park Goers

From: On This Patch of Grass

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The Skin I'm In

The Skin I’m In

Racism, Sports and Education

This book discusses the role that sport participation plays in the lives of Black male high school students. As a former professional athlete himself, the author brings a firsthand personal … 136 View
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The Way It Is

The Way It Is

From: They Called Me Chocolate Rocket

His transfer to the Sorel Black Hawks, racist encounters, increasing health difficulties ; 13 $1.30 Add
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The Well-Packed Bag

The Well-Packed Bag

Don’t Forget Your . . .

From: Wanderlust

Chapter Eleven focuses on the invention of travel guides and guidebooks. The chapter explores the art of travel accounts in various forms of literature from early Christian pilgrims to guidebooks … 30 $3.00 Add
They Called Me Chocolate Rocket

They Called Me Chocolate Rocket

The Life and Times of John Paris, Jr., Hockey's First Black Professional Coach

In the ultra-competitive junior hockey leagues in the early 1960s, a young man could tolerate nearly anything that helped him stand out from the hordes of other prospects, so John Paris, Jr. did … 272 View
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Titling Victoria Park

Titling Victoria Park

From: On This Patch of Grass

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To Your Health

To Your Health

Spas and Other Cures

From: Wanderlust

Chapter Nine focuses on traveling for one’s health. The chapter explorers the creation of spas and resorts for health, including roman baths, health spas and springs in the Middle Ages, … 12 $1.20 Add
Toronto's Ravines and Urban Forests

Toronto’s Ravines and Urban Forests

Their natural heritage and local history

No matter where you are in Toronto, you are close to a ravine. In these often-hidden places you can find an astonishing diversity of birds, flowers, and trees. Jason Ramsay-Brown has spent twenty … 200 View
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Turner Cup

Turner Cup

From: They Called Me Chocolate Rocket

His time with the Atlanta Knights and the Turner Cup Win ; 22 $2.20 Add
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Under the Pear Tree
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Under the Pear Tree

From: On Account of Darkness

This chapter talks about the history and experiences of Black Americans and Canadians in sports dealing with systemic racism and discrimination. Canada’s history of white supremacy and … 15 $1.50 Add
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Unrecognized Champions and Media Darlings

Unrecognized Champions and Media Darlings

From: Immodest and Sensational

Examines the shift in media coverage of women’s sport in the 1960s and 70s. Outlines those who did not receive media attention and showcases a shift in reporting to one taking female … 12 $1.20 Add
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Walking Tour

Walking Tour

From: Casa Loma

A walking tour of the castle and grounds ; 49 $4.90 Add
Wanderlust

Wanderlust

A Social History of Travel

Where did passports come from? Why did 1930s stewardesses carry wrenches? And how did teetotalers shape the modern vacation? Wanderlust answers these questions and more, as author Laura Byrne … 312 View
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What Can We Do?

What Can We Do?

From: The Skin I'm In

In this chapter, the author presents a variety of actions that can be taken to make schools more inclusive and supportive of black students. These actions include directly addressing the racism … 10 $1.00 Add