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Review of Junkyard Sports from Sivasailam (Thiagi) Thiagarajan"The book contains more than 75 demonstration games. Each of these self-contained games is ready to be played indoors or outdoors. More importantly, each game is a starting point for the creation of several variations, modifications, and combinations. "The games feature nontraditional variations of six traditional team sports: soccer, football, basket, baseball, hockey, and volley. (Hey Bernie, what happened to cricket?) All of Bernie's games require and reward physical, mental, and social skills; they foster creativity, ingenuity, leadership, compassion, and cooperation. "All of Bernie's games can be played without any expensive equipment or supplies. All you need to play these games is junk (such as bed sheets, broom handles, bubble wrap, carpet tubes, ribbons, rope, tuna cans, and toilet paper). The games can be played in any environment with any group. They are geared for participation across a wide range of ages, abilities, and cultures. Even adults can play and enjoy these games, as demonstrated at a special session at the NASAGA 2004 Conference. "The three introductory chapters on introducing, creating, and coaching junkyard sports summarize Bernie's philosophy of play that emphasizes fun, creativity, teamwork, leadership, inclusion, humor, compassion, and community. The book is delightfully illustrated with zany drawings by Bob Gregson and supplemented by the Junkyard Sports Website, which provides additional resources and upgrades. "Buy the book. Join the revolution. Organize a JunkFest. " Sivasailam (Thiagi) Thiagarajan
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