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Wanderers

A History of Women Walking

by Andrews, Kerri

Book - 2021

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In Praise of Paths

Walking Through Time and Nature

by Ekelund, Torbjørn Lysebo

Book - 2020

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Sauntering

Writers Walk Europe

Book - 2021

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The Walker

On Finding and Losing Yourself in the Modern City

by Beaumont, Matthew

Book - 2020

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Walking

One Step at A Time

by Kagge, Erling

Book - 2019

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In Praise of Walking

A New Scientific Exploration

by O'Mara, S. M.

Book - 2020

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The Art of Flaneuring

How to Wander With Intention and Discover A Better Life

by Owen, Erika

Book - 2019

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The Wander Society

by Smith, Keri

Book - 2016

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Flâneuse

Women Walk the City in Paris, New York, Tokyo, Venice and London

by Elkin, Lauren

Book - 2016

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On Looking

Eleven Walks With Expert Eyes

by Horowitz, Alexandra

Book - 2013

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Born to Walk

The Transformative Power of A Pedestrian Act

by Rubinstein, Dan

Book - 2015

Walking is the most economical and environmentally friendly mode of transportation. So why don't we do more of it? Dan Rubenstein sees walking not only as a form of transportation and recreation, but also as a path to a better world. Walking is the most economical and environmentally friendly mode of transportation. So why don't we do more of it? Dan Rubenstein sees walking not only as a form of transportation and recreation, but also as a path to a better world. Show less

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Street Smart

The Rise of Cities and the Fall of Cars

by Schwartz, Samuel I.

Book - 2015

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Nature and Cities

The Ecological Imperative in Urban Design and Planning

Book - 2016

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Streetfight

Handbook for An Urban Revolution

by Sadik-Khan, Janette

Book - 2016

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How to Walk

by Nhất Hạnh

Book - 2015

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The Lost Art of Walking

The History, Science, Philosophy, and Literature of Pedestrianism

by Nicholson, Geoff

Book - 2008

Geoff Nicholson's fascinating and personal ruminations on the literature, science, philosophy, art, and history of walking. A highly entertaining read. Geoff Nicholson's fascinating and personal ruminations on the literature, science, philosophy, art, and history of walking. A highly entertaining read. Show less

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Street Design

The Secret to Great Cities and Towns

by Massengale, John Montague

Book - 2014

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A Philosophy of Walking

by Gros, Frédéric

Book - 2014

An entertaining and insightful manifesto for putting one foot in front of the other. An entertaining and insightful manifesto for putting one foot in front of the other. Show less

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Walkable City

How Downtown Can Save America, One Step at A Time

by Speck, Jeff

Book - 2022

Jeff Speck has dedicated his career to determining what makes cities thrive. And he has boiled it down to one key factor: walkability. Jeff Speck has dedicated his career to determining what makes cities thrive. And he has boiled it down to one key factor: walkability. Show less

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Walking Home

The Life and Lessons of A City Builder

by Greenberg, Ken

Book - 2011

One of the world's foremost urban designers shares his passion and methods for rejuvenating neglected cities. One of the world's foremost urban designers shares his passion and methods for rejuvenating neglected cities. Show less

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Cities for People

by Gehl, Jan

Book - 2010

Gehl emphasizes four human issues that he sees as essential to successful city planning, and explains how to develop cities that are Lively, Safe, Sustainable, and Healthy. Gehl emphasizes four human issues that he sees as essential to successful city planning, and explains how to develop cities that are Lively, Safe, Sustainable, and Healthy. Show less

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Wanderlust

A History of Walking

by Solnit, Rebecca

Book - 2001

Profiles some of the most significant walkers in history and fiction and argues for the necessity of walking in our ever more car-dependent and accelerated world. Profiles some of the most significant walkers in history and fiction and argues for the necessity of walking in our ever more car-dependent and accelerated world. Show less

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The Death and Life of Great American Cities

by Jacobs, Jane

Book - 2011

Jacobs' classic work; "a blueprint for the humanistic management of cities." Jacobs' classic work; "a blueprint for the humanistic management of cities." Show less

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