Walking City

> Walking is not as well known as Thoreau's other works Walden, The Maine Woods, and Civil Disobedience. But it is a good place to start exploring his writing because it was his last book, in 1862, published by the Atlantic Monthly shortly after his death. It is less well known because it is general, as opposed to singular, in focus. It is his summing up of his thoughts on life: One should saunter through life and take notice; one need not go far.

Earth’s entire fleet and all her legions are conscripted by the Galactics. Centurion McGill of Legion Varus is among countless troops pressed into service as cannon fodder for the Empire. Not everyone on Earth is happy with the demands of the Galactics. Earth has built up her military for decades, and now she might lose everything in a foreign war no one understands. As the man who has killed more Mogwa than any other human in history, McGill is approached and given a mission. He has a fateful decision to make.

From the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Inside of a Dog and The Year of the Puppy, this “elegant and entertaining” (The Boston Globe) explanation of how humans perceive their environments “does more than open our eyes...opens our hearts and minds, too, gently awakening us to a...

The Mediterranean is one of the great wellsprings of human civilization. Central to the region’s history are the splendorous cities that flowered around the region—bases of power that saw innovation, commerce, expansion, and the building of great empires. Many of these cities have become icons of the ancient world, and exemplars of the cultures, conquests, and ways of life that have built western civilization.

Walking the Line is an inspirational urban walking adventure that explores Los Angeles away from the glamor and fame of its well-known centrally located attractions. Longtime LA resident Roy Meals describes numerous little-known points of interest he discovered while tracing the 342-mile perimeter of America’s second-largest city. In ten-mile twice-weekly segments, he follows LA’s city limits beginning atop a 5,000-foot mountain, proceeding along sea-level beaches, and continuing through residential, commercial, and industrial areas.

Read by the author, Kate Barron 'A truly inspiring story of courage, resilience and the call of the wild. Wilderness Mum is a testament to the extraordinary things we are capable of' - Tim Peake Most people believe the wild years end when motherhood begins. For me, that’s when they truly...

Discover one of Toronto's oldest neighborhoods and the most vibrant market in Canada! Walk through Toronto's main market, sample some of the best foods in the city, and see Toronto's past, all in one neighborhood!

Shop till you drop! Visit the city's most glamorous area, find out where the unique shops and galleries are, and let us take you to the best people-watching cafes in the neighborhood.

Все мы в той или иной степени путешественники. В XXI веке почти невозможно найти человека, никогда не покидавшего своего дома. Но даже для таких уникальных домоседов очень пригодится наша аудиокнига «Города мира», которая за секунды способна переместить пользователя в самую отдалённую точку земного шара и создать полный эффект путешествия. Вы получите полную информацию обо всех знаменитых городах Земли, полюбуетесь их неповторимой архитектурой, посетите их музеи и театры. Если вдруг кого-то совершенно не интересует искусство, то в аудиокниге есть главы исключительно делового и даже военного н…

Are you excited about planning your next trip? Do you want an edible experience? Would you like some culinary guidance from a local? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this Eat Like a Local book is for you. Culinary tourism is an important aspect of any travel experience. Food has the ability to tell you a story about a destination, its landscapes, and its culture on a single plate. This book will not tell you exact addresses or hours, but instead will give you excitement and knowledge of food and drinks from a local that you may not find in other travel food guides.