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In Praise of Walking: The new science of how we walk and why it’s good for us

In Praise of Walking: The new science of how we walk and why it’s good for us

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In this hymn to walking, neuroscientist Shane O’Mara invites us to marvel at the benefits it confers on our bodies and minds, and urges us to appreciate – and exercise – our miraculous ability.

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Product ID:	9781784707576
Product Form:	Paperback / softback
Country of Manufacture:	GB
Title:	In Praise of Walking
Subtitle:	The new science of how we walk and why it’s good for us
Authors:	Author: Shane O'Mara
Page Count:	224
Subjects:	Popular science, Popular science, Neurosciences, Popular medicine and health, Walking, hiking, trekking, Neurosciences, Popular medicine & health, Walking, hiking, trekking
Description:	Select Guide Rating In this hymn to walking, neuroscientist Shane O’Mara invites us to marvel at the benefits it confers on our bodies and minds, and urges us to appreciate – and exercise – our miraculous ability. ''Informative and persuasive enough to rouse the most ardent couch pototo'' New Scientist Walking upright on two feet is a uniquely human skill. It defines us as a species. It enabled us to walk out of Africa and to spread as far as Alaska and Australia. It freed our hands and freed our minds. We put one foot in front of the other without thinking - yet how many of us know how we do that, or appreciate the advantages it gives us? In this hymn to walking, neuroscientist Shane O''Mara invites us to marvel at the benefits it confers on our bodies and minds, and urges us to appreciate - and exercise - our miraculous ability. ''Will leave you itching to go out for a good old-fashioned stroll'' Mail on Sunday A Sunday Independent* Book of the Week*
Imprint Name:	Vintage
Publisher Name:	Vintage Publishing
Country of Publication:	GB
Publishing Date:	2020-07-23

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Weight	166 g
Dimensions	128 × 196 × 22 mm