{"product_id":"a-walk-around-the-block-paperback","title":"A Walk Around the Block - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eSpike Carlsen\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Carlsen sees a world of wonder hiding in plain sight and may just change how you look at the world around you.\" - TODAY Show\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA simple walk around the block set journalist Spike Carlsen, bestselling author of \u003cem\u003eA Splintered History of Wood, \u003c\/em\u003e off to investigate everything he could about \u003cem\u003eevery\u003c\/em\u003ething we take for granted in our normal life--from manhole covers and recycling bins to bike lanes and stoplights.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this celebration of the seemingly mundane, Carlsen opens our eyes to the engineering marvels, human stories, and natural wonders right outside our front door. He guides us through the surprising allure of sewers, the intricacies of power plants, the extraordinary path of an everyday letter, and the genius of recycling centers--all the while revealing that this awesome world isn't just a spectator sport.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEngaging as it is endearing, \u003cem\u003eA Walk Around the Block \u003c\/em\u003ewill change the way you see things in your everyday life. Join Carlsen as he strolls through the trash museum of New York City, explores the quirky world of squirrels, pigeons, and roadkill, and shows us how understanding stoplights, bike lanes, and fine art of walking can add years to our lives. In the end, he brings a sense of wonder into your average walk around the block, wherever you are. Guaranteed. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 336\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 x 7.9 x 5.2 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 14, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51985747083565,"sku":"9780062954763","price":20.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/3185\/6429\/files\/ZjlnNkpobUIrdmk0a2U2ZEdDcmtMdz09.webp?v=1776138812","url":"https:\/\/ishookbooks.com\/products\/a-walk-around-the-block-paperback","provider":"iShook Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}