The article describes the use of a simulation for outdoor recreation management which is applicable for any type of dispersed recreation area where visitor flows are of concern, where there are capacity constraints, where visitor encounters are significant, and where it is desired to allow visitors substantial freedom to move about flexibly. (MJB)

Suggests that educational testing is not only big business in this country, it is also a big game. The "Testing Game", as it is called, refers to an ongoing series of transitions which progress to well-defined, predictable outcomes. (Author/AM)

This article offers suggestions for games, contests, and festive entertainments for community enjoyment. (JD)

Explains how transactional analysis could be used for understanding the problems of an academic library reference department. (PF)

Described is a transactional analysis card game used to structure weekly therapy groups for students 12 to 19 years old in the special education school for the emotionally disturbed at Dorthea Dix Hospital in Raleigh, North Carolina. (JG)

A "Listening Word Concentration Game" for use by teachers to help children develop listening concentration skills is described. (STS)

A peer tutoring spelling game using social and token reinforcement, team competition, distributed practice, and error correction resulted in dramatically improved spelling performances by six learning disabled third graders. Eighteen average peers also benefited, although not to the same extent. (CL)

Oxygen consumption and heart rate were monitored in 32 male adults playing racquetball and squash. Results indicated that energy expenditure in racquetball was only slightly less than for squash, suggesting that either sport is appropriate for developing and maintaining fitness in healthy adults. (Author/CB)

The article briefly describes the role of CIVITAN International, a major service association in supporting with time and money the 1987 International Summer Special Olympics Games. (DB)

Describes how one teacher used a contest to motivate students and to increase their reading ability and knowledge of the subject being taught. (JOW)

This examination of the nature of communication between public library youth services managers and upper management stresses the need for middle managers to develop upward communication skills. Parallels are drawn with such games as "Risk,""Clue," and "Cat's Cradle," and 13 references are listed. (MES)

Activities to enhance reading with listening, thinking, writing, and fun are suggested. Topics include celebrate Reading Week, superbowl reading, book buddies, biography binge, laughing and learning, oral reading, reading sweepstakes, idea lists, fairy tale showdown, and parent reading tips. (MT)

Describes a class activity designed to teach students in grades five and six the importance of using an encyclopedia index. (MES)

The history of women's participation in the Olympics is reviewed briefly. Women in positions of leadership of the International Olympic Committee and other sport organizations are mentioned. The lives of Constance Applebee, Eva Auchincloss, Rusty Kanogi, and Wilma Rudolph are highlighted. (MT)

A game which introduces longer-distance runs while minimizing competition, helps develop skill in self-pacing, improves cardiovascular performance, and reduces stress is described. (MT)