{"product_id":"9780062954763","title":"A Walk Around the Block: Stoplight Secrets, Mischievous Squirrels, Manhole Mysteries \u0026 Other Stuff You See Every Day (And Know Nothing About)","description":"\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor\/Contributor(s):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003eCarlsen, Spike\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHarperOne\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9\/14\/2021\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003ePaperback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003eNEW\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\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,\u003cbr\u003ebestselling author of \u003cem\u003eA Splintered History of Wood,\u003c\/em\u003e off to investigate\u003cbr\u003eeverything he could about \u003cem\u003eevery\u003c\/em\u003ething\u003cbr\u003ewe take for granted in our normal life—from manhole covers and recycling bins\u003cbr\u003eto bike lanes and stoplights.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this celebration of the seemingly mundane, Carlsen opens\u003cbr\u003eour eyes to the engineering marvels, human stories, and natural wonders right\u003cbr\u003eoutside our front door. He guides us through the surprising allure of sewers,\u003cbr\u003ethe intricacies of power plants, the extraordinary path of an everyday letter,\u003cbr\u003eand the genius of recycling centers—all the while revealing that this awesome\u003cbr\u003eworld isn’t just a spectator sport.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEngaging as it is endearing, \u003cem\u003eA Walk Around the Block \u003c\/em\u003ewill\u003cbr\u003echange the way you see things in your everyday life. Join Carlsen as he strolls\u003cbr\u003ethrough the trash museum of New York City, explores the quirky world of\u003cbr\u003esquirrels, pigeons, and roadkill, and shows us how understanding stoplights,\u003cbr\u003ebike lanes, and fine art of walking can add years to our lives. In the end, he\u003cbr\u003ebrings a sense of wonder into your average walk around the block, wherever you\u003cbr\u003eare. Guaranteed. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperOne","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46974915346687,"sku":"9780062954763","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0452\/0886\/2873\/files\/9780062954763_s600x595.jpg?v=1774891604","url":"https:\/\/massivebookshop.com\/de\/products\/9780062954763","provider":"MASSIVE BOOKSHOP","version":"1.0","type":"link"}