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THE AMERICAN LIBRARY CHENNAI
August 2014
SPORTS IN AMERICA
Sports are an important part of life in the United States
This is especially true for American youth As they learn
to walk and talk American kids also learn to run throw
and kick Sports provide opportunities for children and
youth to engage in valuable and positive relationships
with adults and peers Sports have a positive impact on
individuals improved health enhanced self-esteem and
increased academic success Sports promote
inclusiveness team-building and leadership skills
Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs Sports Diplomacy has emerged as an integral part of efforts to build ever-strengthening relations between the United States and other nations Sports diplomacy uses the universal passion for sports as a way to transcend linguistic and sociocultural differences and bring people together Participation in sports teaches leadership teamwork and communication skills that help young people succeed in all areas of their lives Sports United Multimedia Sports United Facebook Page
Amateur Athletic Union American Trails Athletes for a Better World Citizenship Through Sports Alliance Everyrulecom National Congress of State Games National Recreation and Park Association National Sports Foundation National Sportsmanship Day
Institute for International Sport Outdoor Recreation in America Physical Activity Topics The Presidents Challenge The Presidents Council on Physical Fitness and Sports Recreationgov Recreational Activities Sport in Society Streetplaycom
IIP PUBLICATIONS amp PAMPHLETS
Cricket In America (Pamphlet) Cricket had a bright start in the United States but soon faded from the public eye Now new generations of cricket enthusiasts are helping the US rediscover the sport
Goal Food Fitness Fandom Health encompasses more than eating well and working out Everything from bikes to beauty can play a role This EJ looks at ways Americans are boosting fitness and becoming a soccer nation
Sports Strengthen Communities In the United States sports play a major role in community life This issue of eJournal USA explores the integral role of sports in American society and highlights the power of sports to strengthen community bonds that transcend differences
The Olympic Experience The Olympic Games remind us of certain universal human values Every Olympian has a story that echoes the shared human struggle for excellence and our devotion to pursue purpose in life This of eJournal USA celebrates the Olympics through the individual experiences and insights of athletes who share their memories of the Olympic Experience
Oren Lyons The Legacy of Lacrosse (Pamphlet) Oren Lyons is a Native American Iroquois He is a member of the Iroquoisrsquo Onondaga nation Lyons is turning 82 years old in 2012 He still plays lacrosse Lyons will play in Onondagarsquos first lacrosse game of the season
Fugees Family Finding a Home on the Field (Pamphlet) The Fugees Academy is the first school in the United States to help only child refugees The Fugees Academy combines sports with school subjects It creates well-rounded people who want to improve themselves Mufleh hopes the school will be a model for other refugee communities
Sports are a good way to learn American English In Their Own Words ndash Sports Fields of Dreams American Sports Movies ldquoTrinityrdquo of Sports Demonstrates American Beliefs Sports Films Celebrate American Brand of Perseverance Game On Sports and Recreation Idioms in American English Playing Into the Future Half of American Leisure Time is spent Watching Television US Presidential Candidates Use Sports To Woo Voters
Interesting Articles
ldquoIve missed more than
9000 shots in my career
Ive lost almost 300 games
26 times Ive been trusted
to take the game winning
shot and missed Ive failed
over and over and over
again in my life And that is
why I succeedrdquo
Michael Jordan
Smithsonian Collections Online The Smithsonian Institution does preserve sports artifacts as an important facet of American history Its magazines also cover current issues in sports from the perspectives of both medicine and culture Search for your favorite sport to see what you can find
RESOURCES FROM eLibraryUSA httpelibraryusastategov
Remote Access to eLibraryUSA is provided to individual members of the American Library
For more details please write to chennairefdeskstategov
Britannica Library Britannica provides encyclopedia articles for three levels kids young adults and adults Use it to learn about sports in America or around the world as well as famous players coaches and teams
Academic OneFile Academic OneFile compiles academic journals magazines books and news It is useful for researching how and why sports are significant in society How do sports play a role in cultures around the world What are the connections between sports politics and the economy The following are some of the journals available in Academic Onefile
Global Issues in Context This site files sports under Society and Culture- on the home page Using the general search feature you can find encyclopedia entries about players teams and coaches from soccer to sumo wrestling
ebrary ebrary provides access to e-books On the home page there is an Arts amp Leisure section with the subsections Health amp
Fitness and Sports The following are some of the eBooks available in ebrary
Sports The Complete Visual Reference
Sports The All-American Addiction
Sports Management and Administration
Fearless Photographer Sports
Sports Journalism The Inside Track
Sports Ethics and Education
A to Z World Sports Know All About Games and Sports
Economics of Sports Complete Guide to Sports Injuries
Sports Illustrated Time Inc (Print Edition available in the Library) Sports Medicine Wolters Kluwer Health The Entertainment and Sports Lawyer American Bar Association Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition BioMed Central Ltd Journal of Sport amp Exercise Psychology Human Kinetics Publishers Inc Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport Elsevier BV The Baseball Research Journal Society for American Baseball Research International Journal of Sports Marketing amp Sponsorship - International Marketing Reports Ltd Sport Marketing Quarterly Fitness Information Technology Inc
Strategies A Journal for Physical and Sport Educators Taylor amp Francis Ltd
THE AMERICAN LIBRARY
US Consulate General 220 Anna Salai Gemini Circle
Chennai 600 006 Phone 044-2857 - 4223 40174324 E-mail chennairefdeskstategov
Website httpchennaiusconsulategov
Check our Virtual Catalog httpamlibindiastategov
Disclaimer Books articles and websites described in this eInfopack present a diversity of views These items represent the views and opinions of the authors and do not necessarily reflect official US Government policy All Internet links were active as on Aug 13 2014
DOCUMENTARIES
Becoming Babe Ruth Boxer The True Story of Holocaust Survivor Harry Haft
Elusive Fan Reinventing Sports in a Crowded Marketplace Fistful of Sugar
Games Presidents Play Sports and the Presidency Jesse Owens An American Life
Muhammad Ali Offside Soccer and American Exceptionalism Olympics A History of the Modern Games
Playing for Keeps Michael Jordan and the World He Made Professional Sports Sports in America
Sports Scholarships Insiders Guide Getting Money for College at any Division
Undisputed Truth Venus amp Serena The Grand Slam Williams Sisters
New York Times Book of Sports Legends Outstanding Women Athletes Who They Are and How
They Influenced Sports in America Sports Cinema 100 Movies
Sports The Complete Visual Reference Websters Sports Dictionary
RESOURCES THE AMERICAN LIBRARY CHENNAI
FEATURE FILMS BOOKS FOR BORROWING
REFERENCE BOOKS
A League of Their Own National Anthem
Miracle Rocky Balboa
The Rookie Seabiscuit
IIP PUBLICATIONS amp PAMPHLETS
Cricket In America (Pamphlet) Cricket had a bright start in the United States but soon faded from the public eye Now new generations of cricket enthusiasts are helping the US rediscover the sport
Goal Food Fitness Fandom Health encompasses more than eating well and working out Everything from bikes to beauty can play a role This EJ looks at ways Americans are boosting fitness and becoming a soccer nation
Sports Strengthen Communities In the United States sports play a major role in community life This issue of eJournal USA explores the integral role of sports in American society and highlights the power of sports to strengthen community bonds that transcend differences
The Olympic Experience The Olympic Games remind us of certain universal human values Every Olympian has a story that echoes the shared human struggle for excellence and our devotion to pursue purpose in life This of eJournal USA celebrates the Olympics through the individual experiences and insights of athletes who share their memories of the Olympic Experience
Oren Lyons The Legacy of Lacrosse (Pamphlet) Oren Lyons is a Native American Iroquois He is a member of the Iroquoisrsquo Onondaga nation Lyons is turning 82 years old in 2012 He still plays lacrosse Lyons will play in Onondagarsquos first lacrosse game of the season
Fugees Family Finding a Home on the Field (Pamphlet) The Fugees Academy is the first school in the United States to help only child refugees The Fugees Academy combines sports with school subjects It creates well-rounded people who want to improve themselves Mufleh hopes the school will be a model for other refugee communities
Sports are a good way to learn American English In Their Own Words ndash Sports Fields of Dreams American Sports Movies ldquoTrinityrdquo of Sports Demonstrates American Beliefs Sports Films Celebrate American Brand of Perseverance Game On Sports and Recreation Idioms in American English Playing Into the Future Half of American Leisure Time is spent Watching Television US Presidential Candidates Use Sports To Woo Voters
Interesting Articles
ldquoIve missed more than
9000 shots in my career
Ive lost almost 300 games
26 times Ive been trusted
to take the game winning
shot and missed Ive failed
over and over and over
again in my life And that is
why I succeedrdquo
Michael Jordan
Smithsonian Collections Online The Smithsonian Institution does preserve sports artifacts as an important facet of American history Its magazines also cover current issues in sports from the perspectives of both medicine and culture Search for your favorite sport to see what you can find
RESOURCES FROM eLibraryUSA httpelibraryusastategov
Remote Access to eLibraryUSA is provided to individual members of the American Library
For more details please write to chennairefdeskstategov
Britannica Library Britannica provides encyclopedia articles for three levels kids young adults and adults Use it to learn about sports in America or around the world as well as famous players coaches and teams
Academic OneFile Academic OneFile compiles academic journals magazines books and news It is useful for researching how and why sports are significant in society How do sports play a role in cultures around the world What are the connections between sports politics and the economy The following are some of the journals available in Academic Onefile
Global Issues in Context This site files sports under Society and Culture- on the home page Using the general search feature you can find encyclopedia entries about players teams and coaches from soccer to sumo wrestling
ebrary ebrary provides access to e-books On the home page there is an Arts amp Leisure section with the subsections Health amp
Fitness and Sports The following are some of the eBooks available in ebrary
Sports The Complete Visual Reference
Sports The All-American Addiction
Sports Management and Administration
Fearless Photographer Sports
Sports Journalism The Inside Track
Sports Ethics and Education
A to Z World Sports Know All About Games and Sports
Economics of Sports Complete Guide to Sports Injuries
Sports Illustrated Time Inc (Print Edition available in the Library) Sports Medicine Wolters Kluwer Health The Entertainment and Sports Lawyer American Bar Association Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition BioMed Central Ltd Journal of Sport amp Exercise Psychology Human Kinetics Publishers Inc Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport Elsevier BV The Baseball Research Journal Society for American Baseball Research International Journal of Sports Marketing amp Sponsorship - International Marketing Reports Ltd Sport Marketing Quarterly Fitness Information Technology Inc
Strategies A Journal for Physical and Sport Educators Taylor amp Francis Ltd
THE AMERICAN LIBRARY
US Consulate General 220 Anna Salai Gemini Circle
Chennai 600 006 Phone 044-2857 - 4223 40174324 E-mail chennairefdeskstategov
Website httpchennaiusconsulategov
Check our Virtual Catalog httpamlibindiastategov
Disclaimer Books articles and websites described in this eInfopack present a diversity of views These items represent the views and opinions of the authors and do not necessarily reflect official US Government policy All Internet links were active as on Aug 13 2014
DOCUMENTARIES
Becoming Babe Ruth Boxer The True Story of Holocaust Survivor Harry Haft
Elusive Fan Reinventing Sports in a Crowded Marketplace Fistful of Sugar
Games Presidents Play Sports and the Presidency Jesse Owens An American Life
Muhammad Ali Offside Soccer and American Exceptionalism Olympics A History of the Modern Games
Playing for Keeps Michael Jordan and the World He Made Professional Sports Sports in America
Sports Scholarships Insiders Guide Getting Money for College at any Division
Undisputed Truth Venus amp Serena The Grand Slam Williams Sisters
New York Times Book of Sports Legends Outstanding Women Athletes Who They Are and How
They Influenced Sports in America Sports Cinema 100 Movies
Sports The Complete Visual Reference Websters Sports Dictionary
RESOURCES THE AMERICAN LIBRARY CHENNAI
FEATURE FILMS BOOKS FOR BORROWING
REFERENCE BOOKS
A League of Their Own National Anthem
Miracle Rocky Balboa
The Rookie Seabiscuit
Smithsonian Collections Online The Smithsonian Institution does preserve sports artifacts as an important facet of American history Its magazines also cover current issues in sports from the perspectives of both medicine and culture Search for your favorite sport to see what you can find
RESOURCES FROM eLibraryUSA httpelibraryusastategov
Remote Access to eLibraryUSA is provided to individual members of the American Library
For more details please write to chennairefdeskstategov
Britannica Library Britannica provides encyclopedia articles for three levels kids young adults and adults Use it to learn about sports in America or around the world as well as famous players coaches and teams
Academic OneFile Academic OneFile compiles academic journals magazines books and news It is useful for researching how and why sports are significant in society How do sports play a role in cultures around the world What are the connections between sports politics and the economy The following are some of the journals available in Academic Onefile
Global Issues in Context This site files sports under Society and Culture- on the home page Using the general search feature you can find encyclopedia entries about players teams and coaches from soccer to sumo wrestling
ebrary ebrary provides access to e-books On the home page there is an Arts amp Leisure section with the subsections Health amp
Fitness and Sports The following are some of the eBooks available in ebrary
Sports The Complete Visual Reference
Sports The All-American Addiction
Sports Management and Administration
Fearless Photographer Sports
Sports Journalism The Inside Track
Sports Ethics and Education
A to Z World Sports Know All About Games and Sports
Economics of Sports Complete Guide to Sports Injuries
Sports Illustrated Time Inc (Print Edition available in the Library) Sports Medicine Wolters Kluwer Health The Entertainment and Sports Lawyer American Bar Association Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition BioMed Central Ltd Journal of Sport amp Exercise Psychology Human Kinetics Publishers Inc Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport Elsevier BV The Baseball Research Journal Society for American Baseball Research International Journal of Sports Marketing amp Sponsorship - International Marketing Reports Ltd Sport Marketing Quarterly Fitness Information Technology Inc
Strategies A Journal for Physical and Sport Educators Taylor amp Francis Ltd
THE AMERICAN LIBRARY
US Consulate General 220 Anna Salai Gemini Circle
Chennai 600 006 Phone 044-2857 - 4223 40174324 E-mail chennairefdeskstategov
Website httpchennaiusconsulategov
Check our Virtual Catalog httpamlibindiastategov
Disclaimer Books articles and websites described in this eInfopack present a diversity of views These items represent the views and opinions of the authors and do not necessarily reflect official US Government policy All Internet links were active as on Aug 13 2014
DOCUMENTARIES
Becoming Babe Ruth Boxer The True Story of Holocaust Survivor Harry Haft
Elusive Fan Reinventing Sports in a Crowded Marketplace Fistful of Sugar
Games Presidents Play Sports and the Presidency Jesse Owens An American Life
Muhammad Ali Offside Soccer and American Exceptionalism Olympics A History of the Modern Games
Playing for Keeps Michael Jordan and the World He Made Professional Sports Sports in America
Sports Scholarships Insiders Guide Getting Money for College at any Division
Undisputed Truth Venus amp Serena The Grand Slam Williams Sisters
New York Times Book of Sports Legends Outstanding Women Athletes Who They Are and How
They Influenced Sports in America Sports Cinema 100 Movies
Sports The Complete Visual Reference Websters Sports Dictionary
RESOURCES THE AMERICAN LIBRARY CHENNAI
FEATURE FILMS BOOKS FOR BORROWING
REFERENCE BOOKS
A League of Their Own National Anthem
Miracle Rocky Balboa
The Rookie Seabiscuit
THE AMERICAN LIBRARY
US Consulate General 220 Anna Salai Gemini Circle
Chennai 600 006 Phone 044-2857 - 4223 40174324 E-mail chennairefdeskstategov
Website httpchennaiusconsulategov
Check our Virtual Catalog httpamlibindiastategov
Disclaimer Books articles and websites described in this eInfopack present a diversity of views These items represent the views and opinions of the authors and do not necessarily reflect official US Government policy All Internet links were active as on Aug 13 2014
DOCUMENTARIES
Becoming Babe Ruth Boxer The True Story of Holocaust Survivor Harry Haft
Elusive Fan Reinventing Sports in a Crowded Marketplace Fistful of Sugar
Games Presidents Play Sports and the Presidency Jesse Owens An American Life
Muhammad Ali Offside Soccer and American Exceptionalism Olympics A History of the Modern Games
Playing for Keeps Michael Jordan and the World He Made Professional Sports Sports in America
Sports Scholarships Insiders Guide Getting Money for College at any Division
Undisputed Truth Venus amp Serena The Grand Slam Williams Sisters
New York Times Book of Sports Legends Outstanding Women Athletes Who They Are and How
They Influenced Sports in America Sports Cinema 100 Movies
Sports The Complete Visual Reference Websters Sports Dictionary
RESOURCES THE AMERICAN LIBRARY CHENNAI
FEATURE FILMS BOOKS FOR BORROWING
REFERENCE BOOKS
A League of Their Own National Anthem
Miracle Rocky Balboa
The Rookie Seabiscuit