TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «LEISURE»
The term «leisure» is very widely used and occupies the
5.483 position in our list of most widely used terms in the
English dictionary.
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10 QUOTES WITH «LEISURE»
Famous quotes and sentences with the word
leisure.
I'm never less at leisure than when at leisure, or less alone than when alone.
Leisure time is that five or six hours when you sleep at night.
I have an inability to relax. I try to make every day a work day. I get pleasure from work... I try to think of sketch ideas, stand-up pieces. I am incapable of leisure and leisure time.
What is the benefit of fasting in our body while filling our souls with innumerable evils? He who does not play at dice, but spends his leisure otherwise, what nonsense does he not utter? What absurdities does he not listen to? leisure without the fear of God is, for those who do not know how to use time, the teacher of wickedness.
I sort of leave the character at the end of the day. I don't carry anything around with me - no excess baggage or unnecessary thoughts. I think it's too exhausting to do that. To put things into perspective - your work is your work, and your leisure time is something else.
Do not mistake a crowd of big wage-earners for the leisure class.
People are often quite surprised by the sport and leisure activities practised by the blind. For example, tandem cycling is very popular.
Genealogy is among the fastest-growing leisure pursuits in the U.K. Indeed, the urge to uncover the truth about our ancestors has proved so compelling that, when the 1901 census first went online, the website crashed after a million people logged on within hours of its launch.
We are closer to the ants than to the butterflies. Very few people can endure much leisure.
Americans will listen, but they do not care to read. War and Peace must wait for the leisure of retirement, which never really comes: meanwhile it helps to furnish the living room.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «LEISURE»
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leisure in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
leisure and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Leisure: The Basis of Culture ; The Philosophical Act
This edition also includes his work The Philosophical Act. Leisure is an attitude of the mind and a condition of the soul that fosters a capacity to perceive the reality of the world.
2
Kraus' Recreation and
Leisure in Modern Society
This text addressed contemporary issues facing the recreation and leisure profession and focuses on challenges and opportunities that will impact the profession over the next 5 to 20 years.
Daniel McLean, Amy Hurd, 2011
3
Serious
Leisure: A Perspective for Our Time
Serious Leisure offers a comprehensive view and analysis of the current state of the sociology of leisure.
4
Dimensions of
Leisure for Life: Individuals and Society
With contributions from 22 leading professors, the book examines the following: the concept of leisure, including the various ways in which it has been defined and described, the benefits associated with it, the scope of the leisure ...
Human Kinetics (Organization), 2010
5
Work,
Leisure and Well-being
Work, Leisure and Well Being will be of interest not only to psychologists, but also to a wide range of professionals involved in social policy and the leisure industry.
6
Leisure in Contemporary Society
In parallel, leisure studies has itself developed significantly as an academic discipline. This second edition is a complete rewrite of the first edition published in 1999. It is an introductory undergraduate text on leisure.
7
Leisure and Recreation Management
This 5th edition is fully up dated to reflect leisure in the contemporary public and private sectors,
The sequel to Bill Owens' classic Suburbia. "Owens? photographs find unexpected beauty and mystery within the American vernacular.
Bill Owens, Sofia Coppola, Robert Harshorn Shimshak, 2004
9
Leisure and Tourism Landscapes: Social and Cultural Geographies
With a multidisciplinary approach and a strong theoretical content which builds on poststructuralist theories, this is undoubtedly an important addition to literature in the field.
Cara Aitchison, Nicola E. MacLeod, Stephen J. Shaw, 2000
10
An Introduction to
Leisure Studies
The text is organised into two inter-linked sections covering the leisure phenomenon and provision for leisure providing a comprehensive introduction to leisure studies.
Chris Bull, Jayne Hoose, Mike Weed, 2003
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «LEISURE»
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leisure is used in the context of the following news items.
Inox Leisure rallies as Q1 net profit surges four-fold - The Economic …
NEW DELHI: Inox Leisure Ltd surged as much as 15.1 per cent in trade on Monday, after the multiplex operator reported over four-fold increase ... «Economic Times, Jul 15»
Plan for spa and leisure facility at Aberdeen hotel takes step closer …
The spa and leisure building will be built connecting to the west part of the existing hotel. It will have a swimming pool, relaxation and treatment ... «Aberdeen Evening Express, Jul 15»
Residents take a dim view of bright lights at leisure centre
Since the leisure centre first opened, residents of Pegasus Road have complained their homes have been lit up at night by lights installed ... «The Oxford Times, Jul 15»
As leisure attractions go - Rossendale's latest is off the scale!
Ken Masser of Rossendale Leisure Trust said: “We wanted to create something that was fresh and exciting, and we're absolutely convinced it's going to be a ... «Lancashire Telegraph, Jul 15»
Summer Offer on Pure Cards in Wrexham Leisure Centres …
This summer pure leisure are offering a thirty day pass at your local leisure and activity centre for just £20. You can now sign up at Chirk ... «Wrexham.com, Jul 15»
Travel and Leisure's World's Best for travel - CNBC.com
Hotels, planes and everything in between: Travel + Leisure sets 'World's Best" list. Vintage globe. SHARES. More From Road Warrior ... «CNBC, Jul 15»
Hundreds sign petition on 'shocking' Dover Leisure Centre
A DAD has started a petition in protest at the "shocking" conditions at Dover Leisure Centre. Peter Ward, of Balfour Road, is calling for a public ... «Dover Express, Jul 15»
Leisure centres offer
Customers can get in shape this summer with a special offer running at all Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council leisure centres until ... «Antrim Times, Jul 15»
Mercer Hall leisure centre pool reopens after refurbishment works
The Great Harwood facility received a £56,000 grant from Sport England with match funding from Hyndburn Council and Hyndburn Leisure to ... «Accrington Observer, Jul 15»
Two men punched and kicked outside Glastonbury leisure centre
Two men were attacked in broad daylight outside Tor Leisure Centre in Glastonbury, and police are appealing for witnesses. The attack ... «Western Daily Press, Jul 15»
