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The secret lives of sports fans : the science of sports obsession / by Simons, Eric,author.;
Presents an exploration of sports fandom that considers how it can be a fundamental aspect of an individual's identity, why people form such strong attachments to favorite teams, and what happens in the human mind and body when watching a game.Introduction: Fan nature -- pt. 1. Reflex. The edge of the seat: the physical experience of fandom ; Sports as empathy: mirror neurons -- pt. 2. Control. A case of identity: welcome to Cleveland ; Relationships: Socrates the sports guy ; Love: the altruistic fan ; Addiction: arsenal in America -- pt. 3. Behavior: who are those guys? ; Groups: love the one you're with ; War: man law -- Conclusion: Do we need sports?
Subjects: Sports spectators; Sports;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Fans : how watching sports makes us happier, healthier, and more understanding / by Olmsted, Larry,1966-author.;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 291-310).Pre-game -- Game time -- Overtime."Research into sports fandom makes the sometimes counterintuitive case for why being a fan is good for us individually and is a force for positive change in our society"--
Subjects: Sports spectators; Sports spectators; Sports;
Available copies: 9 / Total copies: 9
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Fans [large print] : how watching sports makes us happier, healthier, and more understanding / by Olmsted, Larry,1966-author.;
Includes bibliographical references.Pre-game -- Game time -- Overtime."Larry Olmsted's writing and research have been called "eye-opening" (People), "impressive" (Publishers Weekly, starred review), and "enlightening" (Kirkus Reviews). Now, the New York Times and Washington Post bestselling author turns his expertise to a subject that has never been fully explored, delivering a highly entertaining game changer that uses brand-new research to show us why being a sports fan is good for us individually and is a force for positive change in society. Fans is a passionate reminder of how games, teams, and the communities dedicated to them are vital to our lives. Citing fascinating new studies on sports fandom, Larry Olmsted makes the case that the more you identify with a sports team, the better your social, psychological, and physical health is; the more meaningful your relationships are; and the more connected and happier you are. Fans maintain better cognitive processing as their gray matter ages; they have better language skills; and college students who follow sports have higher GPAs, better graduation rates, and higher incomes after graduating. And there's more: On a societal level, sports help us heal after tragedies, providing community and hope when we need it most. Fans is the perfect gift for anyone who loves sports or anyone who loves someone who loves sports"--
Subjects: Large print books.; Sports spectators; Sports; Sports spectators;
Available copies: 6 / Total copies: 6
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Fan fare : a playbook of great recipes for tailgating or watching the game at home / by Moose, Debbie,author.(CARDINAL)337237;
100 recipes for tailgate picnics or Super Bowl parties and other such festivities. Many of the recipes come from fans, and sports-related puns abound.
Subjects: Cookbooks.; Outdoor cooking.; Tailgate parties.; Sports spectators.;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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Democracy is not a spectator sport : the ultimate volunteer handbook / by Blaustein, Arthur.;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 257-261) and index.Part One : Understanding community service -- Volunteering, public policy, and poltics ; American values, citizenship, and civic engagement ; The value of service ; Volunteer stories. -- Part Two : Make it happen : the list. -- Organizations by interest : children, civil rights, community development and economic justice, consumer affiars, education, environment and sustainable communities, free speech and government accountability, gay and lesbian rights, health care, hunger and homelessness, human rights, people with disabilities, seniors, social welfare and emergency relief, violene preventions and peace, wildlife and animal rights, women's rights. Organizations by type : advocacy organizations, campus organizations, general resource organizations, faith-based organizations, policy and issues analysis organizations, service organizations. Part Three : On your own -- the reading cure : how to organize a book group with a social conscience.
Subjects: Directories.; Voluntarism;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Fanatic : ten things all sports fans should do before they die / by Gorant, Jim.(CARDINAL)462681;
Subjects: Gorant, Jim.; Sports spectators; Sports;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Chasing science : science as spectator sport / by Pohl, Frederik.;
Subjects: Science;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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Ultimate soccer road trip / by Marthaler, Jon,author.;
Includes bibliographical references (page 47) and index.
Subjects: Soccer; Arenas; Sports spectators;
Available copies: 0 / Total copies: 1
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The religion of sports : navigating the trials of life through the games we love / by Chopra, Gotham,1975-Author(DLC)n 2001092222; Levin, Joe,Author(DLC)n 2023003105;
Baptism -- True believers -- Myths -- Transcendence -- Moral codes -- Pilgrimage -- Reformation -- Tribes -- The afterlife.From pilgrimages and cathedrals, gods and fallen angels, holy wars and holy ghosts, sports has every aspect of an organized faith. Tracing his unique path from being a diehard fan to witnessing miracles alongside the gods of sport, the author makes a compelling case for sports as a modern-day faith. He presents stories about some of the biggest names in sports. Learn how Tom Brady managed the end of his career, Simone Biles overcame the pressure of the Tokyo Olympics, and Golden State Warriors sharpshooter Stephen Curry developed the greatest three-point shot of all time. Chopra weaves together stories from the likes of Kobe Bryant, Alex Morgan, LeBron James, Michael Strahan, Shaun White into modern-day parables that unlock secrets of competition and life.
Subjects: Sports; Athletes; Sports spectators;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Religion of sports : navigating the trials of life through the games we love / by Chopra, Gotham,1975-author.(CARDINAL)665488; Levin, Joe,author.(CARDINAL)883674;
From pilgrimages and cathedrals, gods and fallen angels, holy wars and holy ghosts, sports has every aspect of an organized faith. Tracing his unique path from being a diehard fan to witnessing miracles alongside the gods of sport, the author makes a compelling case for sports as a modern-day faith. He presents stories about some of the biggest names in sports. Learn how Tom Brady managed the end of his career, Simone Biles overcame the pressure of the Tokyo Olympics, and Golden State Warriors sharpshooter Stephen Curry developed the greatest three-point shot of all time. Chopra weaves together stories from the likes of Kobe Bryant, Alex Morgan, LeBron James, Michael Strahan, Shaun White into modern-day parables that unlock secrets of competition and life.Gotham Chopra is the country's preeminent chronicler of legendary athletes. A filmmaker, author, and entrepreneur, he is the cofounder of the media company Religion of Sports, along with NFL icons Tom Brady and Michael Strahan. He has directed and produced numerous Emmy Award-winning documentaries, including In the Arena, Tom vs Time, Greatness Code, Kobe Bryant's Muse, and many more. Joe Levin is a writer based in Austin, Texas, via the bleachers of Wrigley Field. His work has appeared in Texas Monthly, Wildsam, and more.
Subjects: Sports; Athletes; Sports spectators;
Available copies: 13 / Total copies: 13
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