Download or read book A Visual History of Walking Sticks and Canes written by Anthony Moss and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2021-10-10 with total page 569 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive study of walking canes from around the world, dating from the distant past to the modern-day. The book presents a historical context on both practical and ceremonial usage. At the same time, specially shot pictures showcase the celebrated A&D Collection of canes, while enlightening prose demonstrates the cane's enduring relevance to society. More than just a mobility aid, the cane has held numerous offices of significance. From the staff of the legendary Monkey King in the classic Chinese Journey to the West, or the stylised crosiers carried by high-ranking prelates from the Roman Catholic church, to the truncheon wielded by Mr Punch in puppet shows, canes are embedded in the culture of almost every country around the globe. Roving the map with one hand and thumbing through history books with the other, A Virtual History of Walking Canes and Sticks seeks not only to introduce the collector to the diverse wealth of canes available but also to entertain the casual reader. Intermingled with over 800 full-colour pictures are descriptions of gadget canes for tradesmen, squirting canes for pranksters, and glamorous Art Nouveau canes for the dapper gentlemen of the '20s. Informative and meticulously researched, this book paves an accessible route into a niche subject while paying homage to our ongoing relationship with canes. This story stretches back as far as history itself.
Download or read book Make Your Own Walking Sticks written by Charles Self and published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This book was released on 2007-07-01 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Take your woodworking for a walk! Woodworkers, carvers, and turners of all skill levels will discover 15 fun walking stick projects that range from a basic pine staff to a sophisticated brass-adorned turned cane. Complete with step-by-step instructions, detailed patterns, and in-depth coverage of shaping, turning, and finishing techniques, this book also includes a valuable guide to woods and an impressive gallery of works from the private collection of Albert LeCoff, executive director of the Wood Turning Center in Philadelphia.
Download or read book Good Trick Walking Stick written by Sheri M. Bestor and published by Triangle Interactive, Inc. . This book was released on 2017-12-13 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Read Along or Enhanced eBook: Walking sticks are among the world's most fascinating insects. And one many children can find right in their backyards! With a simple story, perfect for read-alouds, and colorful illustrations, this scientific look at a walking stick's life-cycle will captivate budding entomologists. Informative sidebars are included that let children learn even more about these wild insects.
Download or read book Carving Creative Walking Sticks and Canes written by Paul Purnell and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Put your wood carving skills to practical use This must-have book features 13 projects with step-by-step instructions and photography for creative and elegant walking sticks. Including projects for both intermediate and advanced wood carvers, painting and finishing instructions are provided, as well as helpful information on types of wood used for walking stick shanks, methods for joining a head to a shank, and more. From a simple lyre-shaped thumb stick and a gent's walking stick to derby sticks with the head of a fox, eagle, Labrador retriever, black swan, and other animals, you'll enjoy putting your carving skills to the test by creating these beautifully useful walking sticks and canes. Author Paul Purnell is a self-taught wood carver for 15 years who specializes in birds, animals, and other wildlife. His carving style includes a mixture of tools, and he has carved projects for The Guild of Master Craftsman's Wood Carving and Woodworking Crafts magazines.
Download or read book Cane Topper Woodcarving written by Lora S. Irish and published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This book was released on 2018-11-13 with total page 546 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover how to create unique and beautiful canes that will be treasured as useful works of art. Legendary carving artist Lora S. Irish introduces you to all of the essential components and woodcarving techniques of cane topper carving in this comprehensive guide with 4 step-by-step projects and 6 joinery methods.
Download or read book Hand Carving Your Own Walking Stick written by David Stehly and published by IMM Lifestyle Books. This book was released on 2017 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Carve beautiful wildlife walking sticks with step-by-step projects, ready-to-use patterns, an inspirational color photo gallery, and advice on wood sourcing and finishing"--Publisher's description.
Download or read book 49 Uses for a Walking Stick written by Frank Hopkinson and published by Rizzoli Publications. This book was released on 2019-07-16 with total page 106 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Walking sticks have had a bad press. For too long the walking stick has been portrayed as a workaday item of codgerism, a simple support for the aged and infirm. This is not the case. Possession of a walking stick opens up a whole gamut of opportunities beyond the simple 'leaning against' purpose. In 49 Uses for A Walking Stick Frank Hopkinson explains the variety of practical uses a walking stick can be put to, from flicking filthy slugs off a lawn and parting crowds to alerting a theatre-goer two rows in front that his rapid consumption of fruit bonbons is ruining everyone's enjoyment. Illustrated throughout, the book also includes a miscellany of walking stick trivia, facts and figures and fun information.
Download or read book Weird Walking Sticks written by Greg Roza and published by Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP. This book was released on 2011 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get an up-close look at different kinds of insects that use their bodies as camoflage.
Download or read book The Magic Walking Stick written by John Buchan and published by . This book was released on 2019-07-14 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Magic Walking Stick is a children's short story by John Buchan. It tells the story of a teenage boy who buys a walking stick from a beggar - a magic walking stick that allows the boy to visit many places at his command...
Download or read book Walking stick Papers written by Robert Cortes Holliday and published by IndyPublish.com. This book was released on 1918 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Walking Sticks written by Leon Gray and published by Bearport Publishing. This book was released on 2013-01-01 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Just how long is the world’s longest insect? A walking stick called Chan’s megastick is nearly as long as three new pencils placed end to end. Not only that, but these supersized insects are also masters of disguise. They look so much like sticks that some animals can’t even tell when one is standing right next to them! These are just some of the surprising facts children will discover as they explore the fascinating world of these extra-long insects. In Walking Sticks: The World’s Longest Insects, eye-popping color photos paired with simple, grade-appropriate text will engage children as they learn about the natural habitat, physical characteristics, diet, life cycle, and behavior of this supersized animal. A comparison diagram is also included to show readers the animal in relation to a familiar object.
Download or read book Carving Creative Walking Sticks and Canes written by Paul Purnell and published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This book was released on 2020-06-10 with total page 823 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Put your wood carving skills to practical use! This must-have book features 13 wood carving projects with step-by-step instructions and photography for creative and elegant walking sticks. Including projects for beginner, intermediate, and advanced wood carvers, painting and finishing instructions are provided, as well as helpful information on types of wood used, methods for joining a head to a shank, and more. From a simple lyre-shaped thumb stick and a gent’s walking stick to derby sticks with the head of a fox, eagle, Labrador retriever, black swan, and other animals, author, contributor to The Guild of Master Craftsman’s magazines, and self-taught wood carver Paul Purnell will show you everything you need to know!
Download or read book The Ultimate Nordic Pole Walking Book written by Klaus Schwanbeck and published by Meyer & Meyer Verlag. This book was released on 2014-01-17 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you are a Walking beginner, an advanced Walker or just walk with friends – this is the right book for you. Based on 400 scientific studies about Walking and Nordic Pole Walking, this book gives a deep, easy-to-read and comprehensive insight into the benefits of Nordic Pole Walking and Walking exercise. It teaches the correct Pole Walking technique and explains the body’s physiological adaptation to achieve your fitness and health goals with this easy to perform, low impact exercise. It describes how Nordic Pole Walking, a sport that incorporates more than 90 percent of all body muscles, can prevent and help to cure most common health disorders, like obesity, back pain, high blood pressure, diabetes, arthritis and more. Scientifically proven self-testing tools help to check your actual fitness status and potential health risks. Practical weight loss concepts, nutrition advice and guidelines for lifestyle-changing lead you to a new quality of life. Detailed training plans from beginner to marathon level make it easy to achieve continuous success.
Download or read book Cane Fighting written by Sammy Franco and published by Contemporary Fighting Arts, LLC. This book was released on 2016-03-16 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cane Fighting Techniques For The Real World! Cane Fighting: The Authoritative Guide to Using the Cane or Walking Stick for Self-Defense is a no nonsense book written for anyone who wants to learn how to use the cane or walking stick as a fighting weapon for real-world self-defense. The Ultimate Self-Defense Weapon for Everyone! While seemingly inconspicuous, the cane or walking stick is both a practical and devastating weapon for all ages, young and old, regardless of size or strength or experience and skill level. Most importantly, you don’t need martial arts training to master this incredible self-defense weapon. One Book For All Kinds of Fighting Sticks With over 200 photographs and step-by-step instructions, Cane Fighting is the authoritative resource for mastering the following weapons: The Hooked Wooden Cane, The Modern Tactical Combat Cane, Walking Sticks of all types, The Irish Fighting Shillelagh, and The Bo Staff Powerful Cane Fighting Techniques At Your Fingertips Cane Fighting is devoid of tricky or flashy cane fighting moves that can get you injured or possibly killed when defending against a determined attacker. Instead, it arms you with practical and powerful cane fighting techniques that actually work in the chaos of real-life street assaults. In fact, the skills and techniques found in these pages are surprisingly simple and easy to apply. Cane Fighting Covers These Essential Topics: How to choose the right tactical cane for your needs, advantages of the combat cane, weapon requirements, grips, essential dos and don’ts, weapon terminology, high and low concealment stances, strikes, power swings, preparing for impact shock, first strike techniques, combinations, striking angles, cane chokes, self-defense stages, blocks, deflections, footwork skills, cane fighting attributes, target areas, medical implications of cane strikes, use-of-force concerns, workout routines, conditioning exercises, and much more! Whether you are a beginner or advanced practitioner, student or instructor, Cane Fighting: The Authoritative Guide to Using the Cane or Walking Stick for Self-Defense teaches you powerful street-oriented techniques and proven fighting methods to get you home alive and in one piece.
Download or read book Walking Stick written by Tamra B. Orr and published by Cherry Lake Publishing. This book was released on 2015-08-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Level 3 guided reader introduces basic facts about walking sticks, including their physical characteristics, diet, and habitat. Simple callouts ask the student to think in new ways, supporting inquiry-based reading. Additional text features and search tools, including a glossary and an index, help students locate information and learn new words.
Download or read book Walking Stick Yoga written by Dr Lori Marsh, PH D and published by Instill Books. This book was released on 2021-02-28 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether you have a regular yoga practice, or this is your first inquiry into yoga, by reading this book you have the potential to embark on a new life habit. The basic message from the yogic tradition is that the postures should be stable, one should be able to hold them for an extended period, and they should have the twin qualities of both effort and effortlessness - or initial striving and relaxing into. Using supportive staffs or trekking poles while practicing yoga postures allows one to bring the qualities of stability and ease into each posture. Struggles with balance are immediately removed, and the resultant ease allows unneeded muscles (such as those of the jaw and face) to relax. Practitioners will find that the ability to hold a pose is greatly enhanced. The poses in this book offer a wonderful and very accessible gateway to the present moment, supporting mental wellbeing which, in turn, makes us happier, less self-centered, and brings us into greater connection with others. All you need to practice Walking Stick Yoga is a pair of walking poles and a commitment to open yourself to the experience. Walking Stick Yoga can be done almost anywhere and is particularly suited to the outdoors. Practicing standing postures using walking sticks requires neither smooth ground nor perfectly clean ground. In fact, taking a walk outdoors with sticks prior to, or immediately following, a Walking Stick Yoga practice greatly enhances one's exercise regime. All proceeds from this title go to InStill Mindfulness, in support of their efforts to cultivate a mindful world for all.
Download or read book Walking Sticks written by Kristin Petrie and published by ABDO Publishing Company. This book was released on 2008-08-15 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Walking sticks are some of the world's most fascinating insects! This book's easy-to-read text and larger-than-life photos bring the walking stick's world to life, introducing readers to a walking stick's diet, habitat, enemies, and methods of defense. Diagrams help readers investigate the concept of metamorphosis and identify body parts, from the walking stick's long legs to its wings. The digestive, respiratory, and circulatory systems are also described. A step-by-step approach to scientific classification helps place walking sticks within the order Phasmida. Readers are also encouraged to consider the benefits and drawbacks of walking sticks, as well as how they impact our daily lives. From northern walking sticks to tropical walking sticks, young entomologists will enjoy uncovering the lives of these amazing creatures. Informative sidebars and Bug Bytes aim to peak readers' interest, while bolded glossary terms, phonetic spellings, and an index enhance readability. Checkerboard is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.
