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Vols. 9-10 include proceedings of the 8th-11th annual meeting of the American Football Coaches Association and of the 3d-6th annual meeting of the National Association of the Basketball Coaches of the United States.

Lists and describes schools in the United States and Canada

A directory of summer programs for youth provides information on location, schedule, staff, costs, and program duration for specialized camps, academic programs, internships, volunteer opportunities, and foreign travel programs.

For families residing in Manhattan who wish to send their children to private elementary and high schools, this indispensable guide covers over sixty such schools in Manhattan and the adjacent boroughs. The authors write from a parent's point of view, describing the schools' size, staff, facilities, programs, philosophy, admission procedures, tuition, scholarships, and diversity. Now expanded and revised, it is a standard reference for Manhattan parents.

Profiles seven high school boys who play football, revealing their likes and dislikes, favorite plays, and individual views of the game.