Is sport good for kids? When answering this question, both critics and advocates of youth sports tend to fixate on matters of health, whether condemning contact sports for their concussion risk or prescribing athletics as a cure for the childhood obesity epidemic. Child’s Play presents a more nuanced examination of the issue, considering not only the physical impacts of youth athletics, but its psychological and social ramifications as well.The eleven original scholarly es...

In Genesis of a Nation of We the People, Jim Boynton clearly defines values envisioned by our founding fathers, tracing them back over 4250 years .A look into the Unknown, things you are not taught in school, an in-depth look at the genesis of the colonial colonies, and the ancient principles of successful "We the People" governance that shaped our modern Democratic Republic. We, the People of the colonies, as a united body, are represented within the manuscript using historical examples, ...

In the heart of America's vast wilderness, two men and a loyal dog embark on a journey that goes beyond the physical terrain they travel across. Jim Hanson, a seasoned auto mechanic, and his best friend Ted Jones, a ruggedly charming "bad boy," pack up Jim's trusty Ford Bronco and head into the northern mountains for a weekend of camping. But this trip is more than just an escape from their city lives. It's a journey through the maze of memories, dreams, and the enduring bond of friendship...