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The Science and Power of Solitude
Coming April 2024
The average adult spends nearly one-third of their waking life alone. Whether we love it or try to avoid it, we can make better use of that time.
Translating key research findings into actionable facts and advice, this book shows that alone time can boost well-being. The science of solitude shows that alone time can be a powerful space used to tap into countless benefits. From relaxation and recharging to problem solving and emotional regulation, solitude can benefit personal growth, contentment, creativity, and our relationships with ourselves and others.
By learning what makes us better at spending time alone, we can overcome the stigma of solitude and find strength in going it alone.
Praise for Solitude:
“This book is full of wisdom. Kind, conversational, and profoundly practical.”
Michael Harris, author of Solitude and The End of Absence
“Extremely comprehensive, accessible, and tremendously engaging. This is an absolute must read and invaluable resource on this topic from leading international experts.”
Robert J. Coplan, Carleton University
“This delightful book helps you strengthen your capacity for solitude and harness the benefits of being alone.”
Scott Barry Kaufman, author of Transcendence
“Rejuvenates the subject by sowing the seeds of reshaping our perception of solitude.”
Sharon Ost Mor, University of Haifa
“An interesting and comprehensive read on everything you need to know about making the most of your time alone.”
Marion Pauw, author of Daylight and screenwriter of In Therapy
Why Solitude?
Dreaming of trekking across
England, Scotland & Wales?
· 63 walks packed with information local areas
· Brief descriptions of gateway towns and services
· 75 full-color photos and detailed walk maps
· At-a-glance chart featuring trail information and amenities
Walking Great Britain guides walkers and hikers of all levels and interests to the region’s superlative trails. From easy riverside strolls to challenging mountain summits, these beautiful, classic routes span the most scenic parts of England, Scotland, and Wales. They lend themselves to a good day’s walking with detail about local history, cultural and literary highlights, plus ecological and geological tidbits.
Join in Great Britain’s national pastime while visiting varied and stunning landscapes--hidden waterfalls, wild beaches, long lochs, deep gorges, dramatic cliffs, striking sea stacks, high peaks, picturesque peninsulas, colorful gardens, Roman ruins, turreted castles, and more. Most trails are easy day trips close to popular towns and destinations, making this the perfect guide for a quick outing between museum visits, or a week’s worth of robust rambling.
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“Such great research, affecting writing, and first-person experience…” —Outside
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“This comprehensive and fascinating book concludes with a minute-by-minute account of the fight to contain a Colorado forest fire—it’s a unique set piece, one that will help readers understand the skill required, and danger faces, by those who battle the increasing number of severe fires on our fast-warming planet.” —Bill McKibben, founder, 350.org