Parks And Recreation

Author : David Barth
Publisher : Island Press
Page : 298 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2020-07-21
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781610919333

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Parks and Recreation System Planning by David Barth Pdf

Parks and recreation systems have evolved in remarkable ways over the past two decades. No longer just playgrounds and ballfields, parks and open spaces have become recognized as essential green infrastructure with the potential to contribute to community resiliency and sustainability. To capitalize on this potential, the parks and recreation system planning process must evolve as well. In Parks and Recreation System Planning, David Barth provides a new, step-by-step approach to creating parks systems that generate greater economic, social, and environmental benefits. Barth first advocates that parks and recreation systems should no longer be regarded as isolated facilities, but as elements of an integrated public realm. Each space should be designed to generate multiple community benefits. Next, he presents a new approach for parks and recreation planning that is integrated into community-wide issues. Chapters outline each step—evaluating existing systems, implementing a carefully crafted plan, and more—necessary for creating a successful, adaptable system. Throughout the book, he describes initiatives that are creating more resilient, sustainable, and engaging parks and recreation facilities, drawing from his experience consulting in more than 100 communities across the U.S. Parks and Recreation System Planning meets the critical need to provide an up-to-date, comprehensive approach for planning parks and recreation systems across the country. This is essential reading for every parks and recreation professional, design professional, and public official who wants their community to thrive.

Author : Robb Pearlman
Publisher : Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2021-06-29
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780316428668

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Parks and Recreation: Leslie for Class President! by Robb Pearlman Pdf

Filled with fan-favorite characters and hilarious references to the acclaimed TV show, this storybook is an age-appropriate way for fans of Parks and Recreation to share their love with the whole family! Leslie Knope is running for class president! She campaigns all around Pawnee Elementary with her friends, Ann and Ben. In order to win over voters, though, Leslie starts to make some big promises . . . ones she's not sure she can keep. Will Leslie be able to keep her word and become the best president Pawnee Elementary has ever seen? Filled with colorful, detailed illustrations and brimming with Easter eggs and nods to iconic moments from the show, this hilarious reimagining features a pint-sized cast. The story will introduce Parks and Recreation to a whole new generation and will teach them the importance of staying true to yourself. And waffles. Parks and Recreation © Universal Television LLC. All Rights Reserved.

Author : Jadrian Wooten
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 167 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2021-06-29
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781000401622

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Parks and Recreation and Economics by Jadrian Wooten Pdf

This book provides an in-depth look at the primary foundations of economics explored through the lens of the Pawnee Department of Parks and Recreation. Each episode of the hit television series, Parks and Recreation, includes material to help an eager learner understand the basics of one of the most fascinating fields of study. Whether you’ve wondered how economists determine specialization or why fast-food restaurants continue to pop up around your neighborhood, the same situations have occurred in Pawnee. Each chapter highlights key scenes or major episodes that demonstrate how the characters experience economics in exactly the same way the rest of us do. This text primarily builds on the debates that take place between Leslie, Ron, and their co-workers, while also exploring key questions such as whether governments should try to help people through direct intervention or sell off all the swings to private corporations and let businesses handle day-to-day decisions. Learn how incentives can make Jerry appear to be a more productive employee short-term, but end up causing chaos. Do you wonder what it would be like to live in the early 1800s? Thankfully Leslie has already done that for us. This book is a must-read for anyone looking for a fun way to learn the principles of economics, including as a supplementary text, and for all fans of Parks and Recreation. Take the advice of Tom and Donna and treat yo’ self to this key read.

Author : Amy Lewis
Publisher : Rizzoli Publications
Page : 106 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2020-03-17
Category : Humor
ISBN : 9781925811469

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Welcome to Pawnee by Amy Lewis Pdf

Leslie Knope, Ron Swanson, and the whole gang at Pawnee's favorite municipal department are here to put your life back in order. This illustrated book is a celebration of everyone's favorite municipal mockumentary TV series, Parks and Recreation. Throughout its seven-season run, Parks and Recreation was nominated for a staggering fourteen Emmy Awards, and was named by Time magazine as the best TV show of the year. Although its final season aired five years ago, Parks and Recreation still gives us the same warm fuzzies (and full knee-slapping laughs) as when we saw it first. Welcome to Pawnee is the ultimate companion for any fan of Parks and Recreation. Take the 'What Kind of Government Employee Are You?' quiz to discover your place in the Parks Department. Pay tribute to everyone's hero Li'l Sebastian. Gain the wisdom of Ron Swanson on life, love and woodworking. With season guides, top episodes and more, Welcome to Pawnee contains everything you've ever needed to know about Indiana's finest government department. Pick up your copy now and relive the glory years we all lovingly spent in Pawnee. We leave you now with these immortal words from Pawnee's own bard, Ron Swanson: "I regret nothing. The end."

Author : Leslie Knope
Publisher : Hachette Books
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2011-11-22
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781401304416

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Pawnee by Leslie Knope Pdf

Welcome to Pawnee: More Exciting than New York, More Glamorous than Hollywood, Roughly the Same Size as Bismarck, North Dakota In Pawnee, Leslie Knope (as played by Amy Poehler on NBC's hit show Parks and Recreation) takes readers on a hilarious tour through her hometown, the Midwestern haven known as Pawnee, Indiana. The book chronicles the city's colorful citizens and hopping nightlife, and also explores some of the most hilarious events from its crazy history -- like the time the whole town was on fire, its ongoing raccoon infestation, and the cult that took over in the 1970s. Packed with laugh-out-loud-funny photographs, illustrations, and commentary by the other inhabitants of Pawnee, it's a must-read that will make you enjoy every moment of your stay in the Greatest Town in America.

Author : Robb Pearlman
Publisher : Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2020-09-29
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780316428392

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The Office: A Day at Dunder Mifflin Elementary by Robb Pearlman Pdf

The instant #1 New York Times bestseller! Discover "The Office reboot fans never knew they needed" with this kid-friendly adaptation of everyone's favorite workplace comedy (Entertainment Weekly). Michael Scott is Line Leader at Dunder Mifflin Elementary! It's a very big job, but Michael is sure he can liveup to the "World's Best Line Leader" title printed on his water bottle. There's just one problem--Michael doesn't know how to lead the line. Filled with colorful, detailed illustrations and brimming with Easter eggs and nods to iconic moments from the show, this hilarious reimagining features a pint-sized cast. This story will introduce The Office to a whole new generation and will teach them that everyone needs to ask for help sometimes. Even Line Leaders. The Office is a trademark and copyright of Universal Content Productions LLC. Licensed by Universal Studios 2020. All Rights Reserved.

Author : Insight Editions
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 64 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2022-11
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781647226824

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Parks and Recreation: The Official Coloring Book by Insight Editions Pdf

Bring Pawnee to life with Parks and Recreation: The Official Coloring Book, featuring more than 60 ready-to-color, detailed illustrations! What’s better than local government? Coloring in scenes of local government! Destress and relax with this coloring book that celebrates beloved characters like Leslie Knope, Ron Swanson, and Jerry (or was it Terry? Larry?). Featuring iconic and hilarious moments from the show, this coloring book is jam-packed with special designs and scenes that every Pawnee resident will love. • 60+ COLORING PAGES: Detailed pages offer hours of coloring fun, featuring fan-favorite moments from the show. • RELAX AND GET CREATIVE: Whether you’re coming home from a long day at city hall, or fresh off of creating a woodworking masterpiece, this coloring book is just what you need to destress and unwind. • A GREAT GIFT FOR PARKS AND REC FANS: A gift that Leslie Knope herself would approve of, this coloring book is a great way to treat yo’ self, or your friends and family.

Author : Insight Editions
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2022-12-06
Category : Cooking
ISBN : 9781647227661

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Parks and Recreation: Galentine's Day by Insight Editions Pdf

Gather your best girlfriends and celebrate Galentine’s Day with this delightful entertaining guide inspired by Parks and Recreation! Join America’s most upbeat public servant, Leslie Knope, in the year’s best tradition—ladies celebrating ladies! Made popular by Parks and Recreation, before growing into an international phenomenon, this special day for embracing female friendship is the perfect excuse to pull out all the stops, just like Leslie. Complete with food and drink recipes, DIY decorations, ideas for party activities, and more, this official guide will help you throw an inspired Galentine’s Day party for the women in your life. Fun and comprehensive, this is a must-have event-planning guide for every Parks and Recreation fan. • PLAN THE PERFECT GALENTINE’S DAY: With a fun range of DIY decorations, ideas for party activities, and more, Parks and Recreation: The Official Galentine’s Day Guide to Friendship, Fun, and Cocktails gives you everything you need to plan an exciting Galentine’s Day event. • FABULOUS COCKTAIL AND FOOD RECIPES: Try all the delicious food and drink recipes with your favorite gal pals and celebrate Galentine’s Day the Parks and Rec way • GREAT FOR EVERY PARKS AND REC FAN: Enjoy cocktails and activities inspired by the women of Pawnee, including Leslie Knope, Ann Perkins, Donna Meagle, April Ludgate, and more! • COMPLETE YOUR PARKS AND REC COLLECTION: This book joins Insight Editions’ line of fan-favorite Parks and Rec titles, including Parks and Recreation: The Official Advent Calendar andParks and Recreation: Treat Yo’ Self Journal.

Author : William Rabkin
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2009-01-06
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781440663253

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Psych: A Mind is a Terrible Thing to Read by William Rabkin Pdf

Based on the hit USA NETWORK television series A tie-in readers will be totally "psyched" about... Shawn Spencer has convinced everyone he's psychic. Now, he has to either clean up or be found out. After the PSYCH detective agency gets some top-notch publicity, Shawn's high-school nemesis, Dallas Steele, hires him to help choose his investments. Naturally, their predictions turn out to be total busts. And the deceptive Dallas is thrilled that he has completely discredited and humiliated Shawn once and for all, until he's found murdered. But the police have a suspec found at the scene with a smoking gun. And she says Shawn took control of her mind and forced her to do it. After all, he is a psychic?

Author : Megha Budruk,Rhonda Phillips
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 230 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2010-11-25
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9789048198610

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Quality-of-Life Community Indicators for Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management by Megha Budruk,Rhonda Phillips Pdf

While community quality-of-life indicators are gaining much needed attention in both scholarly work and practice, their application in the areas of parks, recreation and tourism management are not as well known. The applicability of indicator systems for natural resource and natural resource area management within the parks and recreation arena is very high, including urban parks and recreation programs and their influence on quality of life. Tourism is also an area that needs much more work in terms of assessing impacts as well as developing indicators for gauging progress in the long term. All three areas are an integrated discipline and most programs throughout the developed world are housed co-jointly. There are several researchers across the globe who are conducting innovative work in these areas. The editors feel that a volume on the topic will spur additional interests as well as serve to lead the research efforts.

Author : George Karlis
Publisher : Thompson Educational Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2010-12-31
Category : Leisure
ISBN : 1550771671

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Leisure and Recreation in Canadian Society by George Karlis Pdf

Author : Nick Offerman
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2013-10-01
Category : Humor
ISBN : 9780698138322

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Paddle Your Own Canoe by Nick Offerman Pdf

Parks and Recreation actor and Making It co-host Nick Offerman shares his humorous fulminations on life, manliness, meat, and much more in this New York Times bestseller. Growing a perfect moustache, grilling red meat, wooing a woman—who better to deliver this tutelage than the always charming, always manly Nick Offerman, best known as Parks and Recreation’s Ron Swanson? Combining his trademark comic voice and very real expertise in woodworking—he runs his own woodshop—Paddle Your Own Canoe features tales from Offerman’s childhood in small-town Minooka, Illinois—“I grew up literally in the middle of a cornfield”—to his theater days in Chicago, beginnings as a carpenter/actor and the hilarious and magnificent seduction of his now-wife Megan Mullally. It also offers hard-bitten battle strategies in the arenas of manliness, love, style, religion, woodworking, and outdoor recreation, among many other savory entrees. A mix of amusing anecdotes, opinionated lessons and rants, sprinkled with offbeat gaiety, Paddle Your Own Canoe will not only tickle readers pink but may also rouse them to put down their smart phones, study a few sycamore leaves, and maybe even hand craft (and paddle) their own canoes.

Author : Jenn Fujikawa
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2022-06-28
Category : Cooking
ISBN : 9781637740873

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Parks and Recreation: The Official Cookbook by Jenn Fujikawa Pdf

Prepare to treat yo self! Parks and Recreation: The Official Cookbook is the ultimate way for fans to visit the kitchens, restaurants, and Harvest Festivals of Pawnee, IN, without ever leaving their homes. And though “there has never been a sadness that can’t be cured by breakfast food,” home cooks of every skill level will be able to recreate meals for any time of day, including: Leslie Knope’s Favorite JJ’s Diner Waffles Eagleton Crepes Ron Swanson’s Meat Tornado Burrito Paunch Burger’s Double Bason Grenade Deluxe Chris Traeger’s Turkey Burger and Literally the Best Salad You’ve Ever Had Stu’s Stew April and Andy’s Most Amazing Grilled Cheese Sandwich Ever Made Ben’s Calzones And don’t forget to treat yo self to: Donna’s Mimosas Marshmallow Ron Swansons Sweetums Sugar Splash Floats Featuring more photos, quotes, and many vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options than there are rules to The Cones of Dunshire, Parks and Recreation: The Official Cookbook serves up something for every fan!

Author : Brent A. Beggs,Richard F. Mull,Mick Renneisen,Michael A. Mulvaney
Publisher : Human Kinetics
Page : 486 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2023-09-28
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781492597636

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Recreation Facility Management by Brent A. Beggs,Richard F. Mull,Mick Renneisen,Michael A. Mulvaney Pdf

Recreation Facility Management, Second Edition With HKPropel Access, is the fundamental text for students and new professionals who will manage a recreational facility. It outlines essential responsibilities and prepares readers to perform the duties of a manager for various types of facilities—ranging from recreation and aquatic centers, playgrounds, and parks to fitness centers, golf courses, and sport complexes—each with its own unique set of goals and challenges. Recreation Facility Management begins by defining the characteristics and expectations of the profession. It discusses the facility design and development process, including assessing needs, planning, reading blueprints, and securing funding. Topics such as facility resource management, financial issues, and human resources are explored in depth. The text then tackles strategies for utilizing facilities in a safe and efficient manner, addressing safety and security, maintenance, and emergency preparedness and response plans. Finally, a detailed examination of the operation of common types of recreation facilities is offered alongside coverage of national industry standards and guidelines. Content updates to the second edition include a new chapter on ancillary space design with a focus on sustainability and technology updates as well as accessible design. A chapter was also added to address larger-scale recreational sport events and outdoor facilities. Recreation Facility Management also includes new enhancements to help students apply and retain important information: Learning aids, including chapter objectives, review questions, and summary elements, help to facilitate learning. Case studies provide real scenarios and related discussion questions to help students better understand the material. Sample answers to the questions are provided in the instructor guide. Industry Profile features offer real-world examples from the field. Check It Out elements call out special content to help engage readers. Online materials include learning activities as well as checklists and forms from the files of actual facility managers. Recreation Facility Management offers a practical introduction to facility design, management, and maintenance for practicing recreation professionals or future professionals. It arms readers with the knowledge and skills necessary for becoming a successful facility manager in any recreation setting. Note: A code for accessing HKPropel is included with this ebook.

Author : Allen St. John,Ainissa G. Ramirez, PH.D.
Publisher : Ballantine Books
Page : 273 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2013-11-19
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9780345545152

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Newton's Football by Allen St. John,Ainissa G. Ramirez, PH.D. Pdf

In the bestselling tradition of Freakonomics and Scorecasting comes a clever and accessible look at the big ideas underlying the science of football. Did you hear the one about the MacArthur genius physicist and the NFL coach? It’s not a joke. It’s actually an innovative way to understand chaos theory, and the remarkable complexity of modern professional football. In Newton’s Football, journalist and New York Times bestselling author Allen St. John and TED Speaker and former Yale professor Ainissa Ramirez explore the unexpected science behind America’s Game. Whether it’s Jerry Rice finding the common ground between quantum physics and the West Coast offense or an Ivy League biologist explaining—at a granular level—exactly how a Big Mac morphs into an outside linebacker, Newton’s Football illuminates football—and science—through funny, insightful stories told by some of the world’s sharpest minds. With a clear-eyed empirical approach—and an exuberant affection for the game—St. John and Ramirez address topics that have long beguiled scientists and football fans alike, including: • the unlikely evolution of the football (or, as they put it, “The Divinely Random Bounce of the Prolate Spheroid”) • what Vince Lombardi has in common with Isaac Newton • how the hardwired behavior of monkeys can explain a head coach’s reluctance to go for it on fourth-down • why a gruesome elevator accident jump-started the evolution of placekicking • how Teddy Roosevelt saved football using the same behavioral science concept that Dreamworks would use to save Shrek • why woodpeckers don’t get concussions • how better helmets actually made the game more dangerous Every Sunday the NFL shares a secret with only its savviest fans: The game isn’t just a clash of bodies, it’s a clash of ideas. The greatest minds in football have always possessed an instinctual grasp of science, understanding the big ideas and gritty realities that inform the game’s rich past, as well as its increasingly uncertain future. Blending smart reporting, counterintuitive creativity, and compelling narrative, Newton’s Football takes gridiron analysis to the next level, giving fans a book that entertains, enlightens, and explains the game anew. Praise for Newton’s Football “It was with great interest that I read Newton’s Football. I’m a fan of applying of science to sport and Newton’s Football truly delivers. The stories are as engaging as they are informative. This is a great read for all football fans.”—Mark Cuban “A delightfully improbable book putting science nerds and sports fans on the same page.”—Booklist “This breezily-written but informative book should pique the interest of any serious football fan in the twenty-first century.”—The American Spectator “The authors have done a worthy job of combining popular science and sports into a work that features enough expertise on each topic to satisfy nerds and jocks alike. . . . The writers succeed in their task thanks to in-depth scientific knowledge, a wonderful grasp of football’s past and present, interviews with a wide array of experts, and witty prose. . . . [Newton’s Football is] fun and thought-provoking, proving that football is a mind game as much as it is a ball game.”—Publishers Weekly