Imagine. Imagine the world of sports without ego. No more trashtalking, showboating, cheating, cheap shots, or running up the score. No more wackadoo parents and coaches ruining youth sports. No more prima donna athletes with an inflated view of their own importance. The win-at-all-costs mentality? Gone. The me-first athlete? History. Greedy owners that put their wallets ahead of whats best for the game? Bye-bye. As John Lennon once sang, Imagine . . . Sports have always brought out the best and worst in people. One of the compelling aspects of sports is that character is openly on display. Problem is, the ugly side of sports is getting way too loud these days. The ego in sports has run amok. And as the ego takes center stage, win-at-all-costs (WAAC) and profit-at-all-costs (PAAC) mentalities and behaviors begin to dominate. Things like sportsmanship start to take a backseat. Nevertheless, despite all the ego- and greed-based negativity in todays sports world, there are still some pearls out there, little stories in the back of the sports section that stir the soul. While too many sports center headlines bring forth feelings of shame, its the snippets about obscure athletes that bless us with shining examples of the human spirit and give us reason for hope. This is a book of short essays about sport at its best and sport at its worst. Hopefully, the book is somewhat entertaining and, occasionally, even enlightening. Ultimately, however, the books goal is to inspire those who love sports to find a way to make the sports world a better place to be. And that means a place with a lot less ego and a lot more soul. Because in the big picture, it really is about how you play the game.

The crisis of meaning is the issue of our time. The old beliefs that guided the West have faded, without credible replacement. Who lives well? What characterizes the good life? More particularly, what may we in the modern West claim about ourselves? And, ultimately, does how we live and what we do make any sense? Concerned for today's society and its problems as they relate to meaning, faith, belief, morale, moral attachment, and social direction, John Carroll surveys these questions in Ego and Soul. He examines how people in their ordinary and everyday lives grope unconsciously for direction, casting lines into the transcendent in the hope of a catch. He focuses on the main areas of modern life—work, sport, popular culture, family, friendship, intimacy, shopping, tourism, computers, cars, do–it–yourself renovation, our democratic temper, and the retreat into nature. He also examines high culture, the upper–middle–class elites, and the universities, tracing why they have lost their way and failed to provide a language that might help modern people understand their condition. Ego and Soul offers a surprising and compelling new look at the way we live today, and the way we try to make sense of our lives.

Many sports fans are conflicted—they may love the games, the players, and their communities, but they are often alarmed by issues such as academic corruption, athlete health, and the overarching emphasis on winning and profit. In How We Can Save Sports: A Game Plan, with a New Introduction, Ken Reed argues that much of our sports culture is broken, driven by ego and greed. Written to inform and empower those who care deeply about the impact of sports on individuals and society as a whole, Reed introduces readers to the most pressing problems in sports and shows how they largely derive from the mentalities of profit-at-all-costs and win-at-all-costs. Chapters dig into issues such as concussions, overzealous adults in youth sports, the disappearance of PE from many school curriculums, the focus on profit in college athletics, discrimination in sports, and more. With a new introduction to bring this perennial topic up to the present, and featuring helpful resources and practical solutions for readers interested in change at all levels, How We Can Save Sports is an invaluable tool for addressing the many challenges in sports today.

The book [is] . . . well researched. Chapters by contributing authors enhance the breadth of the content both from a cultural and media perspective. Individuals interested in the history of women′s sports and particularly in gender issues as related to varying media will find this volume informative. . . . Upper-division undergraduate through professional. --Choice "Chapters by different authors make a splendid reference work on the history of women in sports, women′s sports magazines, examples of discrimination against women in sports and women sports reporters, and, of course, the proverbial locker-room access controversies are reviewed here." --Editor & Publisher "Pamela Creedon has hit a homerun that challenges assumptions about the relationship between women, media, and sports. This impressive collection of research helps redefine a playing field that until now had overwhelmingly male boundaries. This is a fabulous book!" --Susan Henry, California State University, Northridge "Women, Media, and Sport is a path-breaking book in mass media research. Not only does it provide a well-researched history of the women who report sports news and the media images of women in sports, but it also skillfully applies critical feminist theories to examine the context of these media messages and effects. It opens new research subjects and models for integrating media effects and cultural/critical studies research." --Marion T. Marzolf, The University of Michigan "This is a fascinating book that uses as its starting point a definition of sport as a cultural institution, rather than concentrating on the activities and games that make up the sports component. The book examines important ′sport′ metaphors and symbols, placing women and the media on a contextual playing field. I was struck by the fact that all the chapters are written by women who are asking myriad questions about journalistic norms, about media values, and about news conventions in the world of sport. These questions have not been asked by mainstream male journalists or writers covering sports. This distinctive point of view makes Women, Media, and Sport a valuable addition to any women′s studies, media studies, or cultural studies book list. This is a very thorough and comprehensive text, covering history, economics, marketing, and cultural paradigms for studying or critiquing women′s sport. Best of all, it offers a new model for women′s sport that is both provocative and practical. This book will not change any opinions about favorite football teams or sports announcers, but it does ask to examine attitudes toward women, the media, and the sport universe." --Sammye Johnson, Trinity University The first book to link feminist, sport, and media theory together, Women, Media, and Sport provides a broad cultural studies approach, which also touches on race and class relations in sport. In addition to the theoretical analyses, this volume provides a practical look at models of sport, media effects, and the construction of the sportswomen and women′s sport. Designed as a text to fill the gap in this area, the book is organized into three sections. The first provides an overview of women, sport, and the media and an example of the ways they intertwine. The extensive range of articles in the second section focuses on print and broadcast media′s portrayal of women′s sports and its journalistic process and examines such issues as the relationship between sports promotion and media′s representations of women′s sport and how sport reporting is taught to future journalists. The final section seeks to develop a new model for the future. A thorough and original text, Women, Media, and Sport is essential for scholars, students, and professionals in media and mass communication studies, sociology, women′s studies, cultural studies, popular culture, ethnic studies, and gender studies.

Gender, Sport and the Role of the Alter Ego in Roller Derby focuses on the resurgence of roller derby by examining the appeal and dedication to a sport that combines the masculine aggression and physicality of sport with a more feminine, or alternative, style of organizing and community building. No longer a scripted sport filled with fake fighting and hair pulling, derby, though still dangerous, has nevertheless exploded in popularity around the world. Drawing on data from in-depth interviews with women players, Colleen Arendt reveals how derby has come to serve as a site of gender rebellion and emancipation that empowers participants. She demonstrates how players find roller derby a place to build friendships and support networks, while giving back to their community. The book also analyzes the adoption of derby personas, or alter egos, which many players use. While many players derive joy and other benefits from their derby personas, others argue that personas and alter egos detract from the athleticism and legitimacy of the sport. Finally, by considering the relationship between gender, sport, society, and power, this book tries to answer the question: Why derby? Why now?

Content · A word about the Book and myself 3 · Recommendation 5 0. FOREWORD 6 More and more people are looking for answers to life's big questions. Who this way, who that way. Some are desperate, and some are easily. However, this is not really important, because we are all different. The type of person who wants to spiritually "solve" the problems that arise and already has the connections can begin to smile. He knows that things happen for a reason, that he is not where he is by chance, that he is not by chance with the people he is with, and even if he does not know all the answers, he becomes richer and more balanced with each recognition. This is the force that always pushes man through his own limitations and makes himself more complete day by day. 6 Dear Friend! 7 · I'd like to draw your attention to a few things. 7 What does this book want? 8 I. EGO 10 I see that all suffering, all spiritual anguish, has the same original cause: the unbridled EGO. This damn little jerk who always invents something to make our lives miserable as soon as we're not on guard enough. 10 What is EGO? 11 Why there is EGO? 17 What can someone do about controlling his EGO? 25 Ego and workplace 32 EGO and money 34 EGO and succes 36 EGO and art 37 EGO and health 38 EGO and GOD 39 EGO and pure LOVE 40 EGO and family 42 II. THE DEVELOPMENT OF CONSCIOUSNESS 44 We are born, we grow up, we grow old and we die. This is the development cycle of our body. The same can be observed with everything that is part of the physical universe. Even with our thoughts, our emotions. Although we ourselves are static, that is, we cannot determine our extent, our place as spiritual beings, our beliefs, our characteristics placed on us, and our EGO are constantly changing. What changes we are going through, what stages of development we are going through, and where we are now, can be easily determined by the following. 44 III. RELATIONSHIP 46 About the conflict of interest between the WOMAN and the MALE EGO, their game against each other, the bitters and pleasures of love, the difficulties of relationships and I could list the labels, how much you have written books, poems, music, songs, how many films we have seen on the subject. But to this day, the problem has remained in the field of mysticism. Yet how many wise and sound solutions have been found to find a way out of the maze of relationships for poor mortals on earth. 46 EGO and love 47 · The fundamental EGO differences between man and woman 49 Christmas tree effect 49 IV. DETERMINATION 52 Stepping out of the shadow of my EGO, I am illuminated by the light of infinite goodness, beauty and creativity. It's not an easy task, but I'm grateful that I've decided not to give up and take back control of my life, even if I have to do without a comfortable bed, a big house or a luxury yacht for a while. 52 Changes 53 V. ENLIGHTENMENT 55 Enlightenment is the realization of how you are. The question "who am I?" can be answered with an almost infinite number of answers. Each answer, however, ends in one ultimate truth. Finding this ultimate truth will end your life so far and you can start living a true, conscious life. What is the ultimate truth? That you are EVERYTHING AND NOTHING. In the moment of enlightenment, you realize that you are all the answers that have come to mind to the question, and at the same time you are neither. You are the option of any answer. You can be anything. And at the same time, you don't have to be anything. You decide who you are at every moment, what personality traits you have, and what kind of person you live as. 55 To live in an enlightened life 56 VI. DISCOVERING OURSELVES 58 You have certainly heard the good advice to be yourself and not to worry about other people's value judgments. I'm sure they've told you to be true to yourself. I see that people of mortal faith have no idea what this means exactly. 58 The first step: the need for self-knowledge 59 Step two: find a way 60 · Meditation 60 · Spiritual recreation 60 · Opening up to the world 61 · Self-acceptance and change 61 · Acceptance and change of our interior 61 · Acceptance and change of our appearance 62 · Acceptance and change of others 62 · Fruition 62 · Vigilance 62 · Summary 63 VII. MEDITATIONS 64 Consciously, no one wants to harm themselves or anyone else, no one wants to kill, rule, or fear. Consciously, we all want to live in peace, calm, happy, rich. The following meditations help us to find unconscious moments in our lives, to make our unconscious decisions and thoughts conscious, so that we can transform our fears into loved ones, our desires into goals, our unconscious moments into conscious moments. 64 Listing technique 65 Meditations for being in PRESENT 67 · Simple breathing meditation to unravel the EGO 67 · Contemplation 67 · Constant presence meditation 68 · Mind relaxing meditation 69 · Release meditation 69 · Creation meditation 70 · Love meditations 71 · Love your friends meditation 71 · Love yourself meditation 71 · Love your money meditation 72 · Glossary 73 VIII. YOU ARE WHAT YOU THINK OF YOURSELF 74

Release Your Ego. Manifesting a vision may seem an impossible dream, but this story explains how releasing your ego and following your soul path is the key to manifesting your dreams. In this inspiring book, Janice Taylor shares her story of the lessons growing up through tough times in Canada, and how she searched for, and found, the wisdom to turn her life around. Her commitment to finding solutions to healing early trauma points led to the 25 year study of healing and development of Ahava. From appearing as a guest on The Oprah Winfrey Show, to working across Professional Sports, Music and Entertainment industries. Over a decade in the technology industry, becoming a venture backed founder to returning home to her healing roots with Ahava. Transforming her pain into purpose was the only path forward for Taylor. Surrender to Your Soul. When she walked away from everything she knew, Taylor did not know where her journey would take her. With no more than an idea in her head, she jumped onto a roller-coaster ride that made her look deep within to overcome obstacles, discover miracles, and begin living a life of abundance and Great Love. Each chapter includes stories of soul and ego that we can all relate to, showing us how we, too, can release the behaviours that hold us back, and start living life with purpose, joy, and love. Start Up Your Life. When you have reached the point where you are ready to turn your life around, this book will guide and inspire as you navigate the paths of soul and ego. Throughout these pages, you will find journalling exercises to help you recognize the ego at work and discover the soul purpose in your life. This collection of life-lessons and age-old wisdom is every person's journey. Each story is designed to help shed light and understanding on the obstacles we face, and, ultimately, to help each of us begin our own startup journey. Contributors: Henrietta Poirier, Editor Harvey Bremner, Photographer

There are more opportunities than ever before for young people with disabilities to participate in sport and adapted physical education. For example, there are more than 3.7 million athletes worldwide aligned to the Special Olympics organisation, with national associations active in more than 200 countries worldwide. Despite this rapid growth, all too often coaches and teachers lack adequate knowledge of the particular challenges faced by people with intellectual disabilities. The principal aim of this book is to improve the understanding and professional skills of coaches, teachers, practitioners and researchers, to promote awareness of successful programmes addressing the needs of such young people, and to challenge the prevailing myths and stereotypes surrounding their abilities. With contributions from leading researchers and practitioners around the world, this book is the first to explore in depth the topic of sport and intellectual disability from a coaching perspective. Including both theoretical discussion and empirical case-studies, the book covers a full range of contemporary issues and themes, including training and coaching, family support, perceptions of disability, athlete motivation, positive sport experiences, motor development programmes, and social and cultural aspects of disability. Sport Coaching and Intellectual Disability is important reading for any student, researcher, coach, teacher, manager or policy maker with an interest in disability sport, physical education, coaching, or mainstream disability studies.

Roy presents information that allows the reader to retain what is read. For example, the major prophets can be remembered using the term JEDI from the Star Wars movie, J -Jeremiah, E – Ezekiel, D – Daniel, I – Isaiah. Roy reveals some of God’s humor. 1 Kings 11:29-31. Jereboam meets the prophet Ahiah, who demonstrates that Jereboam will rule 10 0f the 12 tribes of Israel by cutting Jereboam’s “new garment” into 12 pieces and giving Jereboam 10. There he stands in his diaper holding 10 rags. Try explaining that to a stranger. The Bible does tell of more serious moments such as 2 Kings 15. During the captivity, All 18 kings of the northern kingdom were bad. The last five kings became kings by murdering their predecessor, We could say the KKK existed i.e, Kings Killing Kings. Some critical information is not obvious. Who is “us” in Genesis 1:26? I And God said let us make man in our image.... Us is the trinity, God, Jesus, The Holy Spirit. They are mentioned in the first chapter of the bible. Roy brings to life the actions of biblical characters is an easy to understand manner that helps to understand scripture. Lets consider the Noah flood. The flood occurred 10 generations after Adam. The average age before the flood was 858 and after the flood it was 317. In order to compare this to today, we divide each side by 10 and get 86 and 32 ie, people died at 32 instead of the normal 86, Why? Solar radiation. We sent wasp larvae into space and proved this theory. The “windows of heaven” were the cooling clouds of a new planet. It had not rained since God created earth Gen 2:5. Water came from two directions, rain and flooding ie, Genesis 7:11. Roy also covers the activities between the Old and New testaments including Persia, Greece, Macabeans and Rome.

This book is a collection of papers examining philosophical perspectives of adventure sports and related concepts of risk, danger, death, elation, authenticity and wilderness, written by well-known academics with personal experience of these fascinating sports.