This book argues for the importance of leisure and entertainment in modern life, and advocates for a more relaxed and balanced approach to work and play. The author draws on a range of historical and contemporary examples to support his argument, and provides practical advice for individuals looking to incorporate more leisure activities into their lives. The book is a refreshing and accessible take on an important topic. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.