Walking History

"Lens Through Time: The History of Photography" charts photography's evolution from its experimental origins to its digital renaissance. This comprehensive exploration introduces the pioneers who transformed light-sensitive materials into an art form that would forever change how we see our world.

Experience Rome like never before during the extraordinary 2025 Jubilee Year! This comprehensive guide unlocks the secrets of navigating one of the most significant religious celebrations in the Eternal City, where ancient wonders like the Pantheon meet the grandeur of St. Peter's Basilica. From the Vatican Museums to the charming streets of Trastevere, this meticulously researched guide reveals: Essential tips for visiting the Four Papal Basilicas and iconic Piazza Navona Time-saving strategies for visiting the incredible art collections of the Vatican Museums, Borghese Gallery, and ...

The green fields, rugged highlands, and rolling hills of England, Scotland, and Wales are commonly associated with adventure, romance, and seclusion as well as literary figures like Jane Austen and William Wordsworth. But in reality, many of these rural places—with their country houses, lakes, and shorelines—were profoundly changed by British colonial activity. Even hamlets and villages were affected by distant colonial events.

John Bainbridge has walked in the Devon countryside for over fifty years, and is well known as a writer and broadcaster on the county. In this miscellany of country essays, he explores many of the quiet corners of Devon, from the wild moorlands of Dartmoor and Exmoor to its spectacular coastline and peaceful pastoral landscapes. John Bainbridge is the author of the country books The Compleat Trespasser and Wayfarer’s Dole.

If you follow the works of best-selling authors Malcolm Gladwell, Faith Popcorn, Daniel Pink, and other trend forecasters, you’ll appreciate learning about over 25 rings of fire that lie ahead for Christians around the world. Len Sweet once again maps the future for the church in this sweeping survey of the 21st century. In the face of eruptive and disruptive culture changes from economics and communications to bioethics and beyond, how do we fight fire with fire, not only catching up to our culture but leading our friends and neighbors toward the feet of Christ?

Paul and Rob are back at it again—because apparently, they haven’t learned their lesson. This time, they’re taking on the wild and breathtaking Yorkshire Coast Path, a journey from Spurn Point in the south to Teesmouth in the north, following what is probably the world’s fastest-eroding coastline (so best read this quickly before it disappears entirely). But this isn’t just a stroll along the beach. Along the way, the duo stumbles upon tales of pirates, smugglers, explorers, princes, battles, shipwrecks, and enough history to make your head spin. Ever heard of the town that never ...

This highly entertaining travelogue from a bestselling author follows the adventures of a couple on their 102-mile hike along Britain’s famous Cotswold Way. Wendy and David, escaping the routine of home life, embark on a journey of wonder and discovery. It is one filled with romance, exquisite beauty, hilarious mishaps, and far more adventure than they had bargained for. Join them in the magic and fulfillment of this delightful journey from Chipping Campden in the north to the stunning city of Bath in the south. Wander through wildflower fields of kaleidoscopic colour, enter entranced ...

This story has its beginnings on a day long ago when Earth rolled and heaved, and rocks fell like rain... Thus began what some today would call a “migration” of The Walking People. Leaderless and bereft of the shared knowledge of tradition, they set off on their journey. Their story is the story of how one particular group of human beings was able to start anew - to learn through difficulty and changing circumstance to prosper as a Whole People.

Make the Life Storms Strengthen You. Imagine taking something that is meant to destroy you and using that same thing to develop you instead. How is your storm helping you? Storms are unavoidable realities of life. Imagine facing a serious problem in your life and not losing your peace and becoming frustrated and depressed but rather using it to produce something positive in your life. What if you can walk on water in your storm instead of sinking? Rev. Richardson George, being a senior pastor for over 25 years has been instrumental in helping many people overcome storms and problems in ...

In this alternate history adventure set in WW2's early days, a crippled US military struggles to defend vulnerable Australia against the unstoppable Japanese forces. When a Japanese regiment lands on Australia's desolate and undefended Cape York Peninsula, Jock Miles, a US Army captain disgraced despite heroic actions at Pearl Harbor, is ordered to locate the enemy's elusive command post.

For centuries, people have dismissed delusions as a problem for the shrinks to sort out in distant asylums. But delusions are more than just bizarre case studies. They tell stories of collective anxieties and traumas. Examining the study and documentation of delusions over time, Shepherd looks at 10 extraordinary cases of delusion from the archives.

Jesus Christ was a Jew. His earthly parents were Jews, and he was raised within a Jewish culture. In addition, all of the men chosen by Jesus to lead the church he created were Jews. Understanding Jewish culture at the time of Christ, and knowing what the Jews of that time believed and taught, is crucial for anyone striving to know Jesus as a person. This book will help you understand the religious doctrine the Jews believed prior to the birth of Jesus, and will detail many of the specific laws and rites every Jew was required to perform. It will also give you the historical background of ...

This is a neglected history. No attempt at a sweeping, definitive, exhaustive history of the world but something quieter, more intimate and particular, told by Annabelle Hirsch through her selection of 101 objects, and now brought thrillingly alive for you by a chorus of 101 remarkable women in this ground-breaking audio release.

"When Evil Walks Again" is a powerful and urgent warning about the rising tide of hatred and evil in the world. Written from the perspective of a descendant of Holocaust survivors, Mitch Deutsch reflects on the stories passed down through generations—the whispered conversations, the nightmares, the scars—reminders of the darkness that has shaped his family’s history. Growing up, Deutsch was taught the lessons of survival: to watch, to recognize the signs, and to never fully trust. These weren’t the fantasies of a paranoid mind—they were lessons learned in blood. The legacy of the ...

Back Cover Description Jesus Christ was a Jew. His earthly parents were Jews, and he was raised within a Jewish culture. In addition, all of the men chosen by Jesus to lead the church he created were Jews. Understanding Jewish culture at the time of Christ, and knowing what the Jews of that time believed and taught, is crucial for anyone striving to know Jesus as a person. This book will help you understand the religious doctrine the Jews believed prior to the birth of Jesus, and will detail many of the specific laws and rites every Jew was required to perform. It will also give you the ...

Sixty-six years among Shoshone and Arapahoe Indians on the Wind River Reservation (1883-1949)

I really should have seen it coming—because, let’s be honest, planets are massive—but somehow, I didn’t. One moment, I was happily sliding about like someone playing twister after they had lubed themselves up with copious amounts of industrial-strength baby oil, and the next, I was face-first in a field of cow crap, legs in the air, dignity long gone. Welcome to The Viking Way, a long-distance walk stretching from Barton in Lincolnshire to Oakham in Rutland (which, fun fact, is England’s smallest county). “I’ll walk it,” I thought. “It’ll be fun,” I thought. And sure, ...

THE PERFECT GIFT FOR KIDS WHO LOVE AXOLOTLS! – With 2 BONUS Axolotl eBooks Included! Packed with fun facts that will surprise and delight all axolotl fans! This book will captivate young readers and teach them everything there is to know about the world’s coolest salamander! Inside the book, you’ll discover: - Full-Color Axolotl Pictures – Enjoy the beauty and diversity of axolotls in stunning full-color photographs, showing their different colors, patterns, and expressions! - The Wonderful World of Axolotls – Learn why the axolotl is a unique amphibian, their colors and body ...

Travelwriter Simon Heptinstall has collected hundreds of funny, fascinating and downright frightful facts, features and fables about the lovely act of walking. THis is not a guidebook, a how-to-guide or a scientific analysis – it's an addictive selection of gloriously curated things about walking. It's perfect for anyone who values walking as part of their life.

"In wilderness is the preservation of the world. Life consists with wilderness. The most alive is the wildest. Not yet subdued to man, its presence refreshes him." Philosopher and writer Henry David Thoreau preferred to contemplate the nature of man and his environment while walking.