Teaching for Lifetime Physical Activity Through Quality High School Physical Education


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A comprehensive book, Teaching for Lifetime Physical Activity Through Quality High School Physical Education gives readers interested in physical education the tools they need to design innovative and creative high school physical education programs that will connect with today's youth. The latest developments in research-based methods of presenting sports in physical education are covered, and the unique problems facing today's physical education teacher are tackled. Topics such as youth culture, voice, and choice are explored to provide a contextual framework in which readers can create exciting activity programs.




Voices of Historical and Contemporary Black American Pioneers


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The stories of black American professionals, both historic and contemporary, reveal the hardships and triumphs they faced in overcoming racism to succeed in their chosen fields. This extraordinary four-volume work is the first of its kind, a comprehensive exploration of the obstacles black men and women, both historic and contemporary, have faced and overcome to succeed in professional positions. Voices of Historical and Contemporary Black American Pioneers includes the life and career histories of black American pioneers, past and present, who have achieved extraordinary success in fields as varied as aviation and astronautics, education, social sciences, the humanities, the fine and performing arts, law and government, and medicine and science. The set covers well-known figures, but is also an invaluable source of information on lesser-known individuals whose accomplishments are no less admirable. Arranged by career category, each section of the work begins with a biographical narrative of early black pioneers in the field, followed by original interviews conducted by the editors or autobiographical narratives written by the subjects. In all, more than 150 scholars and professionals share inspiring insights into how they persevered to overcome racism and succeed in an often-hostile world.




The Life of Robert Flint


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Biographies of great personalities : THE LIFE AND TIMES OF RAMAKRISHNA PARMAHAMSA/The Life and Times of Gautam Buddha/Saṅt Jñāneśwar


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Biographies of Great Personalities: THE LIFE AND TIMES OF RAMAKRISHNA PARMAHAMSA/The Life and Times of Gautam Buddha/Saṅt Jñāneśwar by PRADEEP PANDIT, Arun K. Tiwari, Raghunandan Trikannad: This enlightening book collection delves into the lives of three great personalities, offering readers profound insights into their journeys and contributions. 1. THE LIFE AND TIMES OF RAMAKRISHNA PARMAHAMSA: In this biography, Pradeep Pandit explores the life and teachings of Ramakrishna Paramahansa, the 19th-century Indian mystic and saint who had a profound impact on Hindu spirituality and religious philosophy. The book sheds light on his spiritual experiences and teachings, inspiring readers with his devotion and wisdom. 2. The Life and Times of Gautam Buddha: Authored by Arun K. Tiwari, this biography takes readers on a journey through the life of Gautam Buddha, the founder of Buddhism. It delves into his transformative journey from a prince to an enlightened sage and his teachings that continue to guide millions on the path of inner peace and liberation. 3. Saṅt Jñāneśwar: Raghunandan Trikannad presents the life and contributions of Sant Jñānēśvar, a 13th-century Indian saint and poet, who was a pivotal figure in the Bhakti movement. The biography celebrates his devotional poetry, philosophical insights, and efforts to spread knowledge and spirituality. This collection of biographies celebrates the lives of these great personalities, offering readers valuable lessons and inspiration from their spiritual journeys and contributions to humanity.













The Expository Times


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Western Admirers of Ramakrishna and His Disciples


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This classic work of research published by Advaita Ashrama, a Publication centre of Ramakrishna Math, Belur Math, India, brings under a single volume around 600 persons inspired by the ideals of Sri Ramakrishna and his disciples. Notable personalities whose connection with the Vedanta Movement in the West is delineated include Aldous Huxley, Arnold Toynbee, Albert Einstein, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Carl Jung, Mark Twain, J D Salinger and Joseph Campbell among others. For the scholars it is a mine of information presented precisely, and for the devotees of Ramakrishna, it is an inspiring account of western admiration for Ramakrishna and his disciples. (Pdf version).




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