When a principal loves his school so much that he wants the children to attend classes every day of the year, it's up to his students to show him free time is a good thing, too.

Veblen's landmark study of affluent American society exposes the 'pecuniary culture' and 'conspicuous consumption' that results when unessential goods are exploited at the expense of production of true value. This text examines Veblen's still pertinent arguments.

"In this volume, following the outstanding success of The Hornet's Nest, Christmas in Plains, and his classic, An Hour Before Daylight, Jimmy Carter writes about the things that matter most, the simple relaxed days and nights that he has enjoyed with family and friends through the years and across generations." "Here are lively and witty accounts of exploring the outdoors with his father and with black playmates; making furniture; painting; pursuing...

"We work feverishly to make ourselves happy. So why are we so miserable? Despite our constant search for new ways to "hack" our bodies and minds for peak performance, human beings are working more instead of less, living harder not smarter, and becoming more lonely and anxious. This manifesto helps us break free of our unhealthy devotion to efficiency and shows us how to reclaim our time and humanity with a little more leisure"--

"Ernie Zelinski could change your view of the world forever. He has already taught more than 150,000 people what THE JOY OF NOT WORKING is all about: learning to live every part of your life-employment, unemployment, retirement, and leisure time alike-to the fullest. With this completely revised and expanded edition, you too can join the thousands of converts and learn to thrive at both work and at play. Illustrated by eye-opening exercises, thought-provoking...

In and out . . . That's Lieutenant Ian MacLean's goal. The leader of a team of highly trained Navy SEALs- the toughest, buffest fighting men in the world- the sexy, hard-as-nails bachelor has the brains, guts, and brawn to outthink, outgun, and outmaneuver any enemy. But dealing with a buxom, headstrong, iron-willed Viking maiden from a time a thousand years before Ian was born . . . that's a whole different kind of warfare. Madrene Olgadottir has...

"Describes jobs in the sports and leisure industry. Includes information on professional athletes, coaches, fitness center directors, outdoor adventure guides, and more, covering their responsibilities and training needed. Also includes profiles of workers in the industry"--Provided by publisher.

Offers outdoor games and activities for each season to encourage children to spend more time outdoors, with including fun facts, craft projects, and identifying plants, animals, constellations, and clouds.

Artists work with many different tools and materials to make art. They also spend a great deal of time looking carefully at patterns, shapes, and colors. This book is about how artists see sports and leisure. In the past, before television, computers, and movies, people had very different ways of spending their leisure time. They would go on picnics, sit in cafes, or perhaps go on boat trips. You can see this in their paintings.