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Why I Walk

Taking A Step in the Right Direction

by Kevin Klinkenberg ...

This memoir of life as a committed pedestrian in a beautiful Southern city explores the many joys and benefits of walking as a way of life.Raised on the notion that driving is the essence of freedom, many of us still cling to the belief that the American Dream is defined by a house in the suburbs and a car in the garage. But in Why I Walk, Kevin Klinkenberg shares a very different dream life—and a ... Read more

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This memoir of life as a committed pedestrian in a beautiful Southern city explores the many joys and benefits of walking as a way of life.Raised on the notion that driving is the essence of freedom, many of us still cling to the belief that the American Dream is defined by a house in the suburbs and a car in the garage. But in Why I Walk, Kevin Klinkenberg shares a very different dream life—and a
... Read more
Hiking & Backpacking For Dummies

by Cam Honan ...

Get ready to hit the trails!Hiking is one of the world’s most popular outdoor activities, and Hiking & Backpacking For Dummies is the inclusive reference you need to get started exploring the great outdoors on foot. Whether you're day hiking in a local nature reserve or national park, or heading into the wilderness for your first backpacking trip, this book has all the information you’ll need to ... Read more

$13.00 USD

Get ready to hit the trails!Hiking is one of the world’s most popular outdoor activities, and Hiking & Backpacking For Dummies is the inclusive reference you need to get started exploring the great outdoors on foot. Whether you're day hiking in a local nature reserve or national park, or heading into the wilderness for your first backpacking trip, this book has all the information you’ll need to
... Read more
52 Ways to Walk

The Surprising Science of Walking for Wellness and Joy, One Week at a Time

by Annabel Abbs-Streets ...

52 Ways to Walk is a short, user-friendly guide to attaining the full range of benefits that walking has to offer--physical, spiritual, and emotional--backed by the latest scientific research to inspire readers to develop a fulfilling walking lifestyle.We think we know how to walk. After all, walking is one of the very first skills we learn. But many of us are stuck in our walking routines, ... Read more

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52 Ways to Walk is a short, user-friendly guide to attaining the full range of benefits that walking has to offer--physical, spiritual, and emotional--backed by the latest scientific research to inspire readers to develop a fulfilling walking lifestyle.We think we know how to walk. After all, walking is one of the very first skills we learn. But many of us are stuck in our walking routines,
... Read more
Trekking Chamonix to Zermatt

The classic Walker's Haute Route

by Kev Reynolds ...

Experience the dramatic Pennine Alps as you trek from Chamonix to Zermatt on the legendary Walker’s Haute Route, also known as the Chamonix to Zermatt trek. This iconic journey links Mont Blanc to the Matterhorn, traversing towering peaks, wildflower meadows, and remote alpine hamlets. Discover a landscape shaped by centuries of mountain tradition, with welcoming mountain huts, picturesque ... Read more

$19.70 USD

Experience the dramatic Pennine Alps as you trek from Chamonix to Zermatt on the legendary Walker’s Haute Route, also known as the Chamonix to Zermatt trek. This iconic journey links Mont Blanc to the Matterhorn, traversing towering peaks, wildflower meadows, and remote alpine hamlets. Discover a landscape shaped by centuries of mountain tradition, with welcoming mountain huts, picturesque
... Read more
National Parks Uncovered

An Epic Resource for Park Lovers and Anyone Obsessed with America's Best Idea

by Linda Mohammad ...

Discover the awe-inspiring beauty and joy that each of America’s 63 national parks has to offer with this book full of stories, tips, attractions, and breathtaking photos.National Parks Uncovered is a fully illustrated, comprehensive, and purposeful volume on America’s stunning national parks. It is also an affirmation and a celebration of the lifestyle of those who live and breathe for that next ... Read more

$16.19 USD

Discover the awe-inspiring beauty and joy that each of America’s 63 national parks has to offer with this book full of stories, tips, attractions, and breathtaking photos.National Parks Uncovered is a fully illustrated, comprehensive, and purposeful volume on America’s stunning national parks. It is also an affirmation and a celebration of the lifestyle of those who live and breathe for that next
... Read more
John Muir Trail: South to North Edition

The Essential Guide to Hiking America's Most Famous Trail

by Elizabeth Wenk ...

This complete, digital-only guide for hikers and backpackers describes the 220-mile John Muir Trail, from south to north.Stretching 220 miles from Yosemite Valley to Mount Whitney and onward to Whitney Portal, California’s famed John Muir Trail (JMT) is one of the most popular backpacking routes in the US. It passes through some of the most dramatic scenery in the country: massive granite peaks, ... Read more

$15.56 USD

This complete, digital-only guide for hikers and backpackers describes the 220-mile John Muir Trail, from south to north.Stretching 220 miles from Yosemite Valley to Mount Whitney and onward to Whitney Portal, California’s famed John Muir Trail (JMT) is one of the most popular backpacking routes in the US. It passes through some of the most dramatic scenery in the country: massive granite peaks,
... Read more
Walking Portland

33 Tours of Stumptown's Funky Neighborhoods, Historic Landmarks, Park Trails, Farmers Markets, and Brewpubs

by Becky Ohlsen ...

Series series Walking
Get to Know Portland’s Vibrant and Historic NeighborhoodsGrab your walking shoes, and become an urban adventurer. Local author Becky Ohlsen guides you through 33 unique walking tours in the city that’s famous for its great beer and for serious dining on a reasonable budget. Portland is home to hidden gardens, historic landmarks, award-winning restaurants, old-school taverns, oddball shops, and ... Read more

$11.15 USD

Get to Know Portland’s Vibrant and Historic NeighborhoodsGrab your walking shoes, and become an urban adventurer. Local author Becky Ohlsen guides you through 33 unique walking tours in the city that’s famous for its great beer and for serious dining on a reasonable budget. Portland is home to hidden gardens, historic landmarks, award-winning restaurants, old-school taverns, oddball shops, and
... Read more
Girl in the Woods

A Memoir

by Aspen Matis ...

Girl in the Woods is Aspen Matis's exhilarating true-life adventure of hiking from Mexico to Canada—a coming of age story, a survival story, and a triumphant story of overcoming emotional devastation. On her second night of college, Aspen was raped by a fellow student. Overprotected by her parents who discouraged her from telling of the attack, Aspen was confused and ashamed. Dealing with a ... Read more

$16.99 USD

Girl in the Woods is Aspen Matis's exhilarating true-life adventure of hiking from Mexico to Canada—a coming of age story, a survival story, and a triumphant story of overcoming emotional devastation. On her second night of college, Aspen was raped by a fellow student. Overprotected by her parents who discouraged her from telling of the attack, Aspen was confused and ashamed. Dealing with a
... Read more
Breathwalk

Breathing Your Way to a Revitalized Body, Mind and Spirit

by Gurucharan Singh Khalsa Ph.D., Yogi Bhajan Ph.D. ...

Breathing and walking comprise two of our simplest activities, yet they are also two of our most powerful actions. By bringing them together in a systematic and meditative way, we can enhance our physical, emotional, and spiritual fitness. We can tap our vitality to fully enjoy and excel in our lives.With a series of easy to follow, transformational exercises that combine breathing and walking in ... Read more

Was $5.99 USD Now $4.99 USD

Breathing and walking comprise two of our simplest activities, yet they are also two of our most powerful actions. By bringing them together in a systematic and meditative way, we can enhance our physical, emotional, and spiritual fitness. We can tap our vitality to fully enjoy and excel in our lives.With a series of easy to follow, transformational exercises that combine breathing and walking in
... Read more
How to Walk

by Thich Nhat Hanh ...

Series Book 4 - Mindfulness Essentials
Thich Nhat Hanh reveals how mindful walking can help you relieve depression, recapture wonder, express gratitude—and bring you into the beauty of the present moment.Part of the bestselling series of pocket-sized mindfulness books for beginners and seasoned practitioners!Slow, concentrated walking while focusing on in- and out-breaths allows for a unique opportunity to be in the present. There is ... Read more

$6.99 USD

Thich Nhat Hanh reveals how mindful walking can help you relieve depression, recapture wonder, express gratitude—and bring you into the beauty of the present moment.Part of the bestselling series of pocket-sized mindfulness books for beginners and seasoned practitioners!Slow, concentrated walking while focusing on in- and out-breaths allows for a unique opportunity to be in the present. There is
... Read more
PrayerWalk

Becoming a Woman of Prayer, Strength, and Discipline

by Janet Holm McHenry ...

Challenge your body. Feed your spirit. Change the world.Ask any Christian woman about her most recent New Year’s resolutions, and you’ll likely find that “exercise regularly” and “pray more” were at the top of her list. We all long to look and feel our best, to live actively and healthfully. More than that, we desire to connect intimately with our God. Yet physical health and spiritual growth ... Read more

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Challenge your body. Feed your spirit. Change the world.Ask any Christian woman about her most recent New Year’s resolutions, and you’ll likely find that “exercise regularly” and “pray more” were at the top of her list. We all long to look and feel our best, to live actively and healthfully. More than that, we desire to connect intimately with our God. Yet physical health and spiritual growth
... Read more
Walk

Rediscover the Most Natural Way to Boost Your Health and Longevity—One Step at a Time

by Courtney Conley, DC, Milica McDowell, MS, DPT ...

NATIONAL BESTSELLER!Discover the new rules of walking to increase your health, longevity, and overall wellbeing—from two go-to experts.“A surprisingly interesting, thought-provoking, and practical read. Walk is about much more than counting your steps—it’s about enriching your life. This book does for walking what Breath did for breathing.”</strong... ... Read more

$15.99 USD

NATIONAL BESTSELLER!Discover the new rules of walking to increase your health, longevity, and overall wellbeing—from two go-to experts.“A surprisingly interesting, thought-provoking, and practical read. Walk is about much more than counting your steps—it’s about enriching your life. This book does for walking what Breath did for breathing.”</strong...
... Read more
Born to Walk, Second Edition

Myofascial Efficiency and the Body in Movement

by James Earls ...

Understand the complexity of movement in this revised edition of the definitive guide to the physiology and mechanics of upright walking—now updated with 50% new material.Incorporates the Anatomy Trains model of human anatomy, plus the latest science on assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and sports medicine.The ability to walk upright on two legs is one of the major traits distinguishing us as ... Read more

$14.99 USD

Understand the complexity of movement in this revised edition of the definitive guide to the physiology and mechanics of upright walking—now updated with 50% new material.Incorporates the Anatomy Trains model of human anatomy, plus the latest science on assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and sports medicine.The ability to walk upright on two legs is one of the major traits distinguishing us as
... Read more
The Ultimate Hiker's Gear Guide, Second Edition

Tools and Techniques to Hit the Trail

by Andrew Skurka ...

Whether you're a first-time backpacker, an occasional weekend warrior, or a seasoned long-distance trekker, this guide is a must for any backpacking, hiking, or camping trip. Supreme long-distance hiker Andrew Skurka—accomplished adventure athlete, speaker, guide, and writer—shares his knowledge in this essential guide to backpacking gear and skills. Skurka recounts what he's learned from more ... Read more

$10.99 USD

Whether you're a first-time backpacker, an occasional weekend warrior, or a seasoned long-distance trekker, this guide is a must for any backpacking, hiking, or camping trip. Supreme long-distance hiker Andrew Skurka—accomplished adventure athlete, speaker, guide, and writer—shares his knowledge in this essential guide to backpacking gear and skills. Skurka recounts what he's learned from more
... Read more
John Muir Trail

The Essential Guide to Hiking America's Most Famous Trail

by Elizabeth Wenk ...

This authoritative guide for hikers and backpackers describes the 220-mile John Muir Trail, from Yosemite Valley to the summit of Mount Whitney.Stretching 220 miles from Yosemite Valley to Mount Whitney and onward to Whitney Portal, California’s famed John Muir Trail (JMT) is one of the most popular backpacking routes in the US. It passes through some of the most dramatic scenery in the country: ... Read more

$15.56 USD

This authoritative guide for hikers and backpackers describes the 220-mile John Muir Trail, from Yosemite Valley to the summit of Mount Whitney.Stretching 220 miles from Yosemite Valley to Mount Whitney and onward to Whitney Portal, California’s famed John Muir Trail (JMT) is one of the most popular backpacking routes in the US. It passes through some of the most dramatic scenery in the country:
... Read more
I Hate Running and You Can Too

How to Get Started, Keep Going, and Make Sense of an Irrational Passion

by Brendan Leonard ...

A humorous yet sensible guide filled with motivating and surprising advice, along with illuminating charts and graphs for runners who have a love/hate relationship with the sport.Brendan Leonard hates running. He hates it so much that he once logged fifty-two marathon-length runs in fifty-two weeks. Now he’s sharing everything he’s learned about the sport so that you can hate it too.Packed with ... Read more

$9.99 USD

A humorous yet sensible guide filled with motivating and surprising advice, along with illuminating charts and graphs for runners who have a love/hate relationship with the sport.Brendan Leonard hates running. He hates it so much that he once logged fifty-two marathon-length runs in fifty-two weeks. Now he’s sharing everything he’s learned about the sport so that you can hate it too.Packed with
... Read more
Walking

One Step At a Time

by Erling Kagge ...

Translated by Becky L. Crook ...

A lyrical account of an activity that is essential for our sanity, equilibrium, and well-being, from the author of Silence ("A book to be handled and savored." —The Wall Street Journal)Placing one foot in front of the other, embarking on the journey of discovery, and experiencing the joy of exploration—these activities are intrinsic to our nature. Our ancestors traveled long distances on foot, ... Read more

$4.99 USD

A lyrical account of an activity that is essential for our sanity, equilibrium, and well-being, from the author of Silence ("A book to be handled and savored." —The Wall Street Journal)Placing one foot in front of the other, embarking on the journey of discovery, and experiencing the joy of exploration—these activities are intrinsic to our nature. Our ancestors traveled long distances on foot,
... Read more
The Roads to Sata

A 2000-mile walk through Japan

by Alan Booth ...

'A memorable, oddly beautiful book' Wall Street Journal'A marvellous glimpse of the Japan that rarely peeks through the country's public image' Washington PostOne sunny spring morning in the 1970s, an unlikely Englishman set out on a pilgrimage that would take him across the entire length of Japan. Travelling only along small back roads, Alan Booth travelled on foot from Soya, the country's ... Read more

$12.95 USD

'A memorable, oddly beautiful book' Wall Street Journal'A marvellous glimpse of the Japan that rarely peeks through the country's public image' Washington PostOne sunny spring morning in the 1970s, an unlikely Englishman set out on a pilgrimage that would take him across the entire length of Japan. Travelling only along small back roads, Alan Booth travelled on foot from Soya, the country's
... Read more
Wilderness Survival

Living Off the Land with the Clothes on Your Back and the Knife on Your Belt

by Mark Elbroch, Michael Pewtherer ...

Do you have what it takes?You’re alone in the wilderness with nothing but a knife and the clothes on your back. Will you survive? Do you have the skills to feed, clothe, and protect yourself? Mark Elbroch, a master tracker, and Mike Pewtherer, a woodland skills educator, put those questions to the test when they embarked on a 46-day, unprovisioned, unequipped journey into the dense wilderness of ... Read more

$11.15 USD

Do you have what it takes?You’re alone in the wilderness with nothing but a knife and the clothes on your back. Will you survive? Do you have the skills to feed, clothe, and protect yourself? Mark Elbroch, a master tracker, and Mike Pewtherer, a woodland skills educator, put those questions to the test when they embarked on a 46-day, unprovisioned, unequipped journey into the dense wilderness of
... Read more
Daily PrayerWalk

Meditations for a Deeper Prayer Life

by Janet Holm McHenry ...

Since the release of Janet Holm McHenry’s PrayerWalk, thousands around the world have embraced prayerwalking as an enjoyable and effective way to improve physical health, nurture spiritual growth, and intercede in prayer for their loved ones and communities. Now, blending biblical truths with the lessons she’s learned while prayerwalking, Janet offers fresh insights and further inspiration to all ... Read more

Was $4.99 USD Now $1.99 USD

Since the release of Janet Holm McHenry’s PrayerWalk, thousands around the world have embraced prayerwalking as an enjoyable and effective way to improve physical health, nurture spiritual growth, and intercede in prayer for their loved ones and communities. Now, blending biblical truths with the lessons she’s learned while prayerwalking, Janet offers fresh insights and further inspiration to all
... Read more
Walking in Ireland

by Christopher Somerville ...

Walking has never been a more popular pastime and nowhere is more beautiful for walkers to explore than Ireland. In this beautifully written and superbly researched guide, Christopher Somerville draws on his very popular column for the Irish Independent, to present 50 of the very best walks in Ireland - from the Nephin Beg Mountains in Mayo to Dingle Way in Kerry. Practical instructions for the ... Read more

$14.93 USD

Walking has never been a more popular pastime and nowhere is more beautiful for walkers to explore than Ireland. In this beautifully written and superbly researched guide, Christopher Somerville draws on his very popular column for the Irish Independent, to present 50 of the very best walks in Ireland - from the Nephin Beg Mountains in Mayo to Dingle Way in Kerry. Practical instructions for the
... Read more
The Urban Tree Book

An Uncommon Field Guide for City and Town

by Arthur Plotnik ...

Open The Urban Tree Book and discover the joys of forest trekking--right in your city or town. This first-of-a-kind field guide introduces readers to the trees on their block, in neighborhood parks, and throughout the urban landscape. Unlike traditional tree guides with dizzying numbers of woodland species, The Urban Tree Book explores nature in the city, describing some 200 tree types likely to ... Read more

$4.99 USD

Open The Urban Tree Book and discover the joys of forest trekking--right in your city or town. This first-of-a-kind field guide introduces readers to the trees on their block, in neighborhood parks, and throughout the urban landscape. Unlike traditional tree guides with dizzying numbers of woodland species, The Urban Tree Book explores nature in the city, describing some 200 tree types likely to
... Read more
THE BACKPACKER'S HANDBOOK

by Chris Townsend ...

"The most up-to-date and comprehensive guide to equipment and technique available anywhere."—Backpack (UK)This enormously practical guide includes everything from essential techniques such as map and compass work to the skills needed for more remote wilderness journeys—such as how to ford rivers safely and how to choose a route through untracked terrain. As a gear advisor, this book is unequaled. ... Read more

$11.69 USD

"The most up-to-date and comprehensive guide to equipment and technique available anywhere."—Backpack (UK)This enormously practical guide includes everything from essential techniques such as map and compass work to the skills needed for more remote wilderness journeys—such as how to ford rivers safely and how to choose a route through untracked terrain. As a gear advisor, this book is unequaled.
... Read more
A 1,000-Mile Walk on the Beach

One Woman’s Trek of the Perimeter of Lake Michigan

by Loreen Niewenhuis ...

In 2009, Loreen Niewenhuis walked completely around Lake Michigan. This book chronicles that journey, a 1,000-mile trek around the world’s fifth-largest lake. The book explores both the geology of the lake and the measure of a person – a woman, married, mother of two sons (who joined her for portions of the walk). But most of the walk was done solo, an adventure in discovery of self and place. ... Read more

$6.29 USD

In 2009, Loreen Niewenhuis walked completely around Lake Michigan. This book chronicles that journey, a 1,000-mile trek around the world’s fifth-largest lake. The book explores both the geology of the lake and the measure of a person – a woman, married, mother of two sons (who joined her for portions of the walk). But most of the walk was done solo, an adventure in discovery of self and place.
... Read more

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