Zen on the Trail: Hiking as Pilgrimage (Ives Christopher)(Paperback)

Zen on the Trail: Hiking as Pilgrimage (Ives Christopher)(Paperback)

Discover how hiking can be a kind of spiritual pilgrimage--calming our minds, enhancing our sense of wonder, and deepening our connection to nature. Evoking the writings of Gary Snyder, Bill Bryson, and Cheryl Strayed, Zen on the Trail explores the broad question of how to be outside in a

Meditations on the Trail: A Guidebook for Self-Discovery (Ives Christopher)(Paperback)

Discover how to explore and deepen your connection to nature with a rich array of do-anywhere meditations. Meditations on the Trail offers a rich array of do-anywhere meditations that will help you explore and deepen your connection to nature, and yourself, in new ways, making the most of your time

The Pacific Crest Trail: Hiking the PCT from Mexico to Canada (Johnson Brian)(Paperback)

On the Trail: A History of American Hiking (Chamberlin Silas)(Paperback)

The first history of the American hiking community and its contributions to the nation's vast network of trails 'This winning, thought-provoking book offers insight into a relatively unknown aspect of environmental history.'--Library Journal (starred review) In the mid-nineteenth century urban

Places of Pilgrimage (Massie Scott)(Paperback)

Places of Pilgrimage is a record of the travels of artist Ian Scott Massie, as he seeks out the spirit of place of over 75 locations around Britain. In words and paintings, he explores the personality of these sites explaining, for example, what he feels on the spot where Saint Cuthbert's coffin

Trekking in Greenland - The Arctic Circle Trail: The Arctic Circle Trail (Dillon Paddy)(Paperback)

A comprehensive guidebook for hiking the Arctic Circle Trail, which crosses the largest ice-free area of West Greenland, 25-30 miles north of the Arctic Circle. At just over 100 miles long, and taking 7 to 10 days to complete, this splendid backpacking route runs from Kangerlussuaq to Sisimiut -

The Appalachian Trail: Celebrating America's Hiking Trail (King Brian)(Pevná vazba)

The only illustrated book officially published with the Appalachian Trail Conservancy, The Appalachian Trail explores this legendary footpath in detail: with a foreword by Bill Bryson and filled with more than 300 spectacular contemporary images, as well as unpublished historical photos, documents,

Shakespeare and Stratford (Scheil Katherine)(Paperback)

As the site of literary pilgrimage since the eighteenth century, the home of the Royal Shakespeare Company and the topic of hundreds of imaginary portrayals, Stratford is ripe for analysis, both in terms of its factual existence and its fictional afterlife. The essays in this volume consider the

Santiago Pilgrimage - Walking the Immortal Way (Rufin Jean-Christophe)(Paperback / softback)

A travelogue, a physical and mental experience as well as a meditative journey, this modern pilgrimage is a handbook for conscious

The Crisis of Western Education (Dawson Christopher)(Paperback)

The Crisis of Western Education, originally published in 1961, served as a capstone of Christopher Dawson's thought on the Western educational system. Long out of print, the book has now been updated with a new introduction by Glenn W. Olsen and is included in the ongoing Works of Christopher

The Golden Step: A Walk Through the Heart of Crete (Somerville Christopher)(Paperback)

For Somerville this was a kind of pilgrimage, a journey unlike any he had undertaken in 20 years of travel-writing. It was an expedition where he traded the usual comforts and certainties for a real physical and mental challenge, with no mobile phone or other technological aids. The only plan for

Temporal Void (Hamilton Peter F.)(Paperback / softback)

The Commonwealth is in turmoil, as a band of pilgrims set off on their pilgrimage to the Void - while an invasion fleet prepares to take advantage of the chaos. The Temporal Void is the second thrilling novel in the Void trilogy, set in the Commonwealth

Paperboy (Fowler Christopher)(Paperback / softback)

Christopher Fowler's memoir captures life in suburban London as it has rarely been seen: through the eyes of a lonely boy who spends his days between the library and the cinema, devouring novels, comics, cereal packets - anything that might reveal a story. Caught between an ever-sensible but

Switzerland's Jura Crest Trail (Rowsell Alison)(Paperback)

Guidebook to the Jura High Route (also known as the Jura Crest Trail), traversing the undulating limestone plateau of the Swiss Jura. The 310km trail, from Dielsdorf near Zurich to Nyon on Lac L man (Lake Geneva), is presented in 14 day stages and boasts great scenery and rich natural, historical

Bear Grylls Survival Skills: Hiking (Grylls Bear)(Paperback / softback)

Embark on an amazing hiking adventure with Bear GryllsLearn how to cross a river, forge a trail, and how to stay safe while out hikingIncludes step-by-step instructions and tips from Bear. The must-have survival guide for all young explorers from chief scout, adventurer, writer and television

Unhitched: The Trial of Christopher Hitchens (Seymour Richard)(Paperback)

Irascible and forthright, Christopher Hitchens stood out as a man determined to do just that. In his younger years, a career-minded socialist, he emerged from the smoke of 9/11 a neoconservative 'Marxist,' an advocate of America's invasion of Iraq filled with passionate intensity. Throughout his

Down There on a Visit (Isherwood Christopher)(Paperback / softback)

Four portraits, four settings, four narrators, all known as 'Christopher Isherwood'. Often regarded as the best of his novels, Down There on a Visit tells the vivid stories of Isherwood's life that, together with The Berlin Novels, were to have comprised his great unfinished epic

The Life and Death of Anne Boleyn: 'The Most Happy' (Ives Eric)(Paperback)

This definitive biography of Anne Boleyn establishes her as a figure of considerable importance and influence in her own right. A full biography of Anne Boleyn, based on the latest scholarly research. Focusses on Anne's life and legacy and establishes Anne as a figure of considerable importance

Tennessee Williams - Mad Pilgrimage of the Flesh (Lahr John)(Paperback / softback)

Learn to Draw Cartoons: The World's Easiest Cartooning Book Ever! (Hart Christopher)(Paperback)

With bestselling how to draw book author Christopher Hart as your guide, learning how to draw cartoons has never been easier! Thanks to Christopher Hart's simplified process, anyone can start creating dynamic cartoon characters right away. He has developed the easiest-ever approach to drawing the

Hiking Georgia: A Guide to the State's Greatest Hiking Adventures (Jacobs Jimmy)(Paperback)

Hiking Georgia, 5th edition features some of the best trekking adventures the Peach State has to offer. Whether the trails are in the high mountains of north Georgia, on coastal barrier islands, or in fertile Piedmont river valleys, the flora, fauna, and scenery are spectacular. The more than 70

The Welfare State Reader (Pierson Christopher)(Paperback)

The Welfare State Reader has established itself as a vital source of outstanding original research since its original appearance in 2000. In the third edition, Pierson, Castles and Naumann have comprehensively overhauled the content, bringing it wholly up to date with contemporary discussions about

The Pacific Crest Trail: A Visual Compendium (Powell Joshua M.)(Paperback)

The Pacific Crest Trail as you've never seen it before A visual feast for the senses, this highly designed paperback showcases the PCT through clever infographics, modern illustration, and insightful text. The book captures both the grandeur of the West Coast as well as the tiniest things that a

Shakespeare and Stratford (Scheil Katherine)(Pevná vazba)

As the site of literary pilgrimage since the eighteenth century, the home of the Royal Shakespeare Company and the topic of hundreds of imaginary portrayals, Stratford is ripe for analysis, both in terms of its factual existence and its fictional afterlife. The essays in this volume consider the