Walking

Placing one foot in front of the other, embarking on the journey of discovery, and experiencing the joy of exploration{u... (more)

Placing one foot in front of the other, embarking on the journey of discovery, and experiencing the joy of exploration{u2014}these activities are intrinsic to our nature. Our ancestors traveled long distances on foot, gaining new experiences and learning from them. But as universal as walking is, each of us will experience it differently. For Erling Kagge, it is the gateway to the questions that fascinate him{u2014}Why do we walk? Where do we walk from? What is our destination?{u2014}and in this book he invites us to investigate them along with him. Language reflects the idea that life is one single walk; the word "journey" comes from the distance we travel in the course of a day. Walking for Kagge is a natural accompaniment to creativity: the occasion for the unspoken dialogue of thinking. Walking is also the antidote to the speed at which we conduct our lives, to our insistence on rushing, on doing everything in a precipitous manner{u2014}walking is among the most radical things we can do. (less)

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A guide to walking for health and fitness provides advice to women on specifically female concerns, reasons to exercise,... (more)

A guide to walking for health and fitness provides advice to women on specifically female concerns, reasons to exercise, activity scheduling, burning fat, nutrition, racing, typical problems that arise, clothing, and the older walker. (less)

Walking is Thoreau's essay that champions the simple act of taking stroll through Nature. It has become one of the most ... (more)

Walking is Thoreau's essay that champions the simple act of taking stroll through Nature. It has become one of the most important essays in the environmental movement, and is a portable guide to the most basic act which man do to witness the 'absolute freedom and wildness' of nature. (less)

A guide to walking presents a diet and exercise plan, to improve overall health, lose weight, build endurance and speed,... (more)

A guide to walking presents a diet and exercise plan, to improve overall health, lose weight, build endurance and speed, and become fit. (less)

"Placing one foot in front of the other, embarking on the journey of discovery, and experiencing the joy of exploration-... (more)

"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, gaining new experiences and learning from them. But as universal as walking is, each of us will experience it differently. For Erling Kagge, it is the gateway to the questions that fascinate him--Why do we walk? Where do we walk from? What is our destination?--and in this book he invites us to investigate them along with him. Language reflects the idea that life is one single walk; the word "journey" comes from the distance we travel in the course of a day. Walking for Kagge is a natural accompaniment to creativity: the occasion for the unspoken dialogue of thinking. Walking is also the antidote to the speed at which we conduct our lives, to our insistence on rushing, on doing everything in a precipitous manner--walking is among the most radical things we can do." -- Front flap. (less)

An artist's observation of the way people walk. Ryan Larkin (Syrinx, Cityscape) employs a variety of techniques--line dr... (more)

An artist's observation of the way people walk. Ryan Larkin (Syrinx, Cityscape) employs a variety of techniques--line drawing, colour wash, etc.--to catch and reproduce the motion of people afoot.. The springing gait of youth, the mincing step of a high-heeled woman, the doddering amble of the elderly--all are registered with humour and individuality, to the accompaniment of special sound.. Nominated for Best Short Subject, Cartoons at the Academy Awards. (less)