In Praise of Walking

Author: Shane O'Mara
Publisher: Vintage
ISBN: 9781784707576
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Walking upright on two feet is a uniquely human skill. It defines us as a species. It enabled us to walk out of Africa and to spread as far as Alaska and Australia. It freed our hands and freed our minds. We put one foot in front of the other without thinking - yet how many of us know how we do that, or appreciate the advantages it gives us? In this hymn to walking, neuroscientist Shane O'Mara invites us to marvel at the benefits it confers on our bodies and minds. In Praise of Walking celebrates this miraculous ability. Incredibly, it is a skill that has its evolutionary origins millions of years ago, under the sea. And the latest research is only now revealing how the brain and nervous system performs the mechanical magic of balancing, navigating a crowded city, or running our inner GPS system. Walking is good for our muscles and posture; it helps to protect and repair organs, and can slow or turn back the ageing of our brains. With our minds in motion we think more creatively, our mood improves and stress levels fall. Walking together to achieve a shared purpose is also a social glue that has contributed to our survival as a species. As our lives become increasingly sedentary, we risk all this. We must start walking again, whether it's up a mountain, down to the park, or simply to school and work. We, and our societies, will be better for it.

Leading Matters: How to enjoy and lead a walk in ten easy steps

Author: Peter Davies
Publisher: Grosvenor House Publishing
ISBN: 1781483132
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 203

Book Description
Let's walk! But where? How? Who with? How far? A multi-day back-packing expedition or a stroll in the park? This book covers these questions, and will take you through ten basic steps to enjoying walking/hiking/tramping/rambling. Above all, the author provides the key to successful walking -leadership. Peter Davies has led walks in Britain, France, Austria, Spain, Switzerland and New Zealand. He gives practical advice - with stories from his twenty years' experience - on achieving the pleasures of walking and avoiding (mostly) the perils.

Walking Meditation (EasyRead Super Large 24pt Edition)

Author:
Publisher: ReadHowYouWant.com
ISBN: 1427085269
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 130

Book Description

Wanderlust

Author: Rebecca Solnit
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101199555
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 369

Book Description
A passionate, thought-provoking exploration of walking as a political and cultural activity, from the author of Orwell's Roses Drawing together many histories--of anatomical evolution and city design, of treadmills and labyrinths, of walking clubs and sexual mores--Rebecca Solnit creates a fascinating portrait of the range of possibilities presented by walking. Arguing that the history of walking includes walking for pleasure as well as for political, aesthetic, and social meaning, Solnit focuses on the walkers whose everyday and extreme acts have shaped our culture, from philosophers to poets to mountaineers. She profiles some of the most significant walkers in history and fiction--from Wordsworth to Gary Snyder, from Jane Austen's Elizabeth Bennet to Andre Breton's Nadja--finding a profound relationship between walking and thinking and walking and culture. Solnit argues for the necessity of preserving the time and space in which to walk in our ever more car-dependent and accelerated world.

I Walk with Vanessa

Author: Kerascoët
Publisher: Schwartz & Wade
ISBN: 1524769576
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 21

Book Description
This simple yet powerful picture book--from a New York Times bestselling husband-and-wife team--tells the story of one girl who inspires a community to stand up to bullying. The perfect back-to-school read for every kid, family and classroom! Don't miss the companion book, I Forgive Alex, about the importance of compassion and forgiveness. Inspired by real events, I Walk with Vanessa explores the feelings of helplessness and anger that arise in the wake of seeing a classmate treated badly, and shows how a single act of kindness can lead to an entire community joining in to help. By choosing only pictures to tell their story, the creators underscore the idea that someone can be an ally without having to say a word. With themes of acceptance, kindness, and strength in numbers, this timeless and profound feel-good story will resonate with readers young and old. A New York Public Library Best Book of the Year "This beautifully illustrated story shows young readers how to become caring and supportive upstanders. Love it!" --Trudy Ludwig, bestselling author of The Invisible Boy

Walking in the Power of Transparency

Author: Dawn Maree
Publisher: Bookbaby
ISBN: 9781098316440
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 164

Book Description
Have you ever made a mistake so big, and regretted it so much, that you felt if the wrong people ever found out about it, they would never see you in the same light again and reject you? Have you ever confided in someone and then obsessed with worry and fear that they would betray you at the most inopportune time? Have you ever woke up in a cold sweat, with racing thoughts and terror of how if the public knew about the failures that you had meticulously hid, both your reputation and your life would be ruined? Do you feel that you are able to be controlled by this fear? Do you want to be free of this fear and terror? Hi...my name is Dawn Maree and I am here to teach you how to walk in the Super Power of Transparency. In 2002 my entire life changed as I hit rock bottom, totally screwing up not just my life, but also the lives my my three beautiful children. It was only when I put myself in time out and surrendered, that I started on a long journey of soul healing and learning to walk in a place of total truth and power of transparency. Up to that point where I had hit rock bottom, not one person had stepped forward to save me, so out of pure desperation and pain I made the crucial decision to take total responsibility for my life, and save myself. After I was able to stabilize my own life, and then came back to save the beautiful children who had loved me unconditionally through it all. I owed it to my boys to show them how good life could be, and I could only do this by being a living example for them, without requiring anything from them. My four page resume and 38 years of work experience is a laundry list of jobs that I never want to do again so in 2012 my life as an internet entrepreneur began and I have never looked back. I now make 8-10k a month, live in a high-rise apartment in Portland, OR, and now have three thriving internet businesses. Fear, guilt, & shame are no longer my constant companions, and I have learned that I am POWER, I am YOU!

Health

Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Health
Languages : en
Pages : 618

Book Description

ChiWalking

Author: Danny Dreyer
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1439188785
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 275

Book Description
From the authors of the bestselling ChiRunning comes a revolutionary program that blends the health benefits of walking with the core principles of T’ai Chi to deliver maximum physical, mental, and spiritual fitness. The low-impact health benefits of walking have made it one of the most popular forms of daily exercise. Yet few people experience all the benefits that walking can offer. In ChiWalking, Danny and Katherine Dreyer, well-known walking and running coaches, teach the walking technique they created that transforms walking from a mundane means of locomotion into an intensely rewarding practice that enhances mental, emotional, and physical well-being. Similar to Pilates, yoga, and T’ai Chi, ChiWalking emphasizes body alignment and mindfulness while strengthening the core muscles of the body. The five mindful steps of the ChiWalking program will get anyone, regardless of age or athletic ability, into great shape from head to toe, inside and out. 1. Get aligned. Develop great posture and better balance. 2. Engage your core. Make back and knee pain disappear. 3. Create balance. Walk faster, farther, and with less effort. 4. Make a choice. Choose from a menu of twelve great walks such as the Cardio Walk, the Energizing Walk, or the Walking Meditation, to keep your exercise program fresh. 5. Move forward. Make walking any distance a mindful, enjoyable experience, whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned walker.

Walk Off Weight Quick & Easy Cookbook

Author: Heidi McIndoo, M.S., R.D., L.D.N.
Publisher: Rodale Books
ISBN: 1609618335
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 274

Book Description
The perfect partner to Walk Off Weight's easy-to-follow weight loss plan, this quick and easy cookbook offers 150 healthful, full-flavored dishes designed to keep you primed to melt pounds and continue toning muscle with the WOW exercise plan. The longer and stronger you walk, the more weight you will lose! To maximize results and fuel workouts, you need a nutritious diet of certain nutrients and that is easy to follow and quick to prepare. The Walk Off Weight Quick & Easy Cookbook has 150 gourmet-on-the-go meals to help you stay satiated, active, and energized. Eating right is easy with these delicious yet nutritious options: • Jump-start your morning with savory German Apple Pancakes or a zesty Huevos Rancheros Wrap. • Get a taste of the world from the comfort of your own kitchen with Tandoori Turkey Kebabs, Stir-Fried Orange Chicken and Broccoli, or some Hoisin Pork Stir-Fry! • Satisfy your sweet tooth with Peanut Butter Cup Sundaes, or for a fun snack, dip some raw veggies in any number of flavorful spreads, like Pesto Dip or Spicy Peanut Dipping Sauce. The Walk Off Weight Quick & Easy Cookbook will help you learn how to make better food choices all the time. In addition to the 28-Day Walk Off Weight suggested meal plan, readers can draw from 14 days of mix-and-match meals to learn how to design their own balanced, healthful menus. With smart advice on meal planning and nutritional content, you'll find a meal to meet your needs no matter what time of the day you fit in your walks!

Zak George's Dog Training Revolution

Author: Zak George
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 1607748916
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
A revolutionary way to raise and train your dog, with “a wealth of practical tips, tricks, and fun games that will enrich the lives of many dogs and their human companions” (Dr. Ian Dunbar, veterinarian and animal behaviorist). Zak George is a new type of dog trainer. A dynamic YouTube star and Animal Planet personality with a fresh approach, Zak helps you tailor dog training to your pet’s unique traits and energy level—leading to quicker results and a much happier pup. For the first time, Zak has distilled the information from his hundreds of videos and experience with thousands of dogs into this comprehensive dog and puppy training guide that includes: • Choosing the right pup for you • Housetraining and basic training • Handling biting, leash pulling, jumping up, barking, aggression, chewing, and other behavioral issues • Health care essentials like finding a vet and selecting the right food • Cool tricks, traveling tips, and activities to enjoy with your dog • Topics with corresponding videos on Zak’s YouTube channel so you can see his advice in action Packed with everything you need to know to raise and care for your dog, this book will help you communicate and bond with one another in a way that makes training easier, more rewarding, and—most of all—fun!