In the last century, throughout most Middle Eastern countries, it was common to give the distances between cities in walking distances. For example, Khaybar is ten days' journey by foot to Jeddah. See also. Pacing (surveying) Pace (unit) League (unit) Parasang; Biblical mile; References
A mass-market paperback is a small, usually non-illustrated, inexpensive bookbinding format. This includes the UK A-format books of 110 mm Ã 178 mm (4.3 in Ã 7.0 in) and the US pocketbook format books of a similar size.
The mass paperback is smaller in size than the paperback â as much as two inches either way. The mass paperback is priced much lower than the paperback. The quality of paper differs considerably â with the paperback using better quality cover paper and inner sheets than the mass market variety.