Walking City

The Coloseum, Villa Borghese, the Piazza di Spagna, the Trevi Fountain, and the Capuchin Church of Santa Maria della Concezione whose macabre crypt had impressed the likes of Mark Twain and Marquis de Sade; these are just some of the landmarks William Murray points out on his walking tour of Rome. Having grown up in the city, Murray makes for an expert (and engaging) tour guide who captures Rome's sights, sounds, and flavors, while also revealing its mythologized history and folklore.

Maggie Jacobsen has a bright future ahead of her, with a handsome boyfriend and a promising career, until an accident on what should be one of the happiest days of her life takes it all away. Lying in hospital and forced to face the possibility that nothing will ever be the same again, Maggie must figure out how to move forward on her own terms while facing family secrets, heartbreak, and the possibility that love might find her in the last place she would ever expect.

Up from the sofa, lace on the shoes, and out the door. We know that sitting is the new smoking, but how to get from the sofa to actually looking forward to walking a few thousand steps a day. This is the book to motivate you, give you some ideas to keep you going, a few suggestions about types of walks, a hazard warning, and more. Do you find it a joke that simple walking now has its own tech assist list? Motivators like step counters and podcasts can help. We walk through some choices. Oh, and what is Elder, anyhow? Let's reclaim the word. It doesn't mean decrepit any more. Written by an ...

Step into the heart of Rome without ever leaving your space. Rome: A Meditation Walk Through the Eternal City is a beautifully crafted guided meditation that transports you to the timeless streets of Italy’s capital through rich visualization, sensory immersion, and mindfulness cues. Whether you seek deep relaxation, a mental escape, or a profound connection with history, this journey offers a one-of-a-kind experience.

Embark on an extraordinary journey into the urban jungle with "The City Explorer's Handbook." This gripping and vibrant eBook offers an in-depth exploration of metropolitan delights and urban evolution. From homesteads to towering skyscrapers and the stark contrast between lifestyles, the investigation into city life begins. Learn about the brief yet rich history of cities and marvel at the modern marvels of urbanism. Discover how nature beautifully entwines itself into the urban realm, asserting its indispensable role. Experience the thrill of architecture, varying styles and periods, ...

Contains Books 1-3 of the exhilarating series that proves that the best heroes come in small packages! Dead Rat Walking, Rat City, and Year of the Rat.

"One lifetime is not enough for Rome," the famous saying goes, and anyone who's ever been there knows these words to be true. In City of the Soul, William Murray begins to show us why.

Growing up in Rome and spending much of his life in the city, William Murray is an expert guide as he takes us on an intimate walking tour of some of Rome's most glorious achievements, illuminating the history and the mythology that define the city.

City Dog Walking Safety & Etiquette covers all the scenarios you and your dog can expect in urban and suburban environments. You will learn simple commands to help you understand each other, find the best equipment, become aware of local hazards, and appreciate basic manners so you and your pup are welcome wherever you go.

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!

It is not another poverty to rich story. Neither is it about making it out of the slump, pulling up the bootstraps and the sun will come out tomorrow. It is emptied of clichés and has just about the right amount of holes to make you into a hole–filler. And, it is definitely not a Cinderella story either. No, not this book.Journey with Cindy, as she encountered some horrific and frightening incidents on the way to the tiny backwater village she called home. She survived, with the help of some well–placed angels, riots, gang violence, fires, and other hellish things in her preteen years....

Discover one of the most authentic Chinatowns in North America! On this tour you will find the best, authentic Chinese and Vietnamese food in the city, find out where the local residents hang out, and learn about the fascinating history of the area. We will walk with you through the lively markets and also show you some of the best indie bars in Toronto.

When journalist Taran Khan arrives in Kabul, she uncovers a place that defies her expectations. Her wanderings with other Kabulis reveal a fragile city in a state of flux: stricken by near-constant war, but flickering with the promise of peace; governed by age-old codes, but experimenting with new modes of living. Her walks take her to the unvisited tombs of the dead, and to the land of the living - like the booksellers, archaeologists, filmmakers and entrepreneurs who are remaking this 3,000-year-old city.

When Taran N. Khan first arrived in Kabul in the spring of 2006 - five years after the Taliban government was overthrown - she found a city both familiar and unknown. Falling in with poets, archaeologists, and filmmakers, she begins to explore the city, and, over the course of several returns, discovers a Kabul quite different from the one she had expected. Shadow City is an account of these expeditions, a personal and meditative portrait of a city we know primarily in terms of conflict.

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.

Hit the books at the bars, cafes, and restaurants in Toronto's student ghetto! You'll get to see failed student-housing experiments, art bars, a church turned into baroque music venue, an enormous discount store (owned by a theater tycoon!), and finish up in nearby Korea Town.

Spend the day in the most multicultural and eclectic neighborhood in the city! You'll eat food from different cultures, find cheap clothes in some of the city's best vintage shops, play a lamp post that has been turned into a bass guitar, and hang out in Kensington's many cafes.

Jolene Hartman, a young girl walking a duck in L. A., has a secret she's unable to share as she grows up during the turbulent 1930s and 1940s on the fringes of Hollywood. Despite an unusual and troubling relationship with her parents, Jolene finds wonder and delight in constant adventures as she seeks God and love.

Eat Like a Local - Cape Cod by Thomas Hall offers the inside scoop on food in Cape Cod. Culinary tourism is an important aspect of any travel experience. Food has the ability to tell you a story of a destination, its landscapes, and culture on a single plate. Most food guides tell you how to eat like a tourist. Although there is nothing wrong with that, as part of the Eat Like a Local series, this book will give you a food guide from someone who has lived at your next culinary destination.

For Evelyn, mornings pass as mornings always do. She ticks off the jobs at the laundromat and gives welcoming smiles to those who come in. If they've earned one. Evelyn knows what is going on in her community because she pays attention. She sees the weariness of the frazzled shop owners, the woman with the nasty boyfriend, the nice man with the curly-topped dog, the car parking war and the forgetful man. The community might not notice Evelyn, because it is easy to overlook the seemingly ordinary. But Evelyn is far from ordinary.

Greenpoint, Brooklyn has recently become one of the most attractive places to live in New York City. Greenpoint however, has a long and fascinating history. One of the first places in America to industrialize, Greenpoint's factories attracted immigrants from Ireland, Italy, Poland, and many other places. Its rich history is characterized by many colorful characters, including famous artists, actors, and even notorious criminals. Discovering Greenpoint, Brooklyn on Foot allows the reader to trace that vibrant history through a series of themed walks that reveal the many aspects of the ...