Böcker av Jack Heath

What a piece of work is a man . . .When the Ninth Doctor and Rose investigate a strange signal in a remote village in England, they get more than they bargained for.A scientist has taken it upon himself to create new life - imitating Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, a book that has sent shock waves around the country.But, much like his fictional counterpart, this doctor is playing god, and with forces beyond his understanding. As the Doctor and Rose attempt to put the brakes on the experiment, before it gets out of control, a sinister alien presence reveals itself . . .

Browning Ross was a High School National Champion Miler. He served in the Navy and then became an NCAA Champion at Villanova University. Browning was a 2 time Olympian, a gold medal winner at the Pan Am Games and an 8 time National Champion runner. Then his contributions to American distance running really started. He founded the Road Runners Club of America which led to the running boom in the 1970's. He started the first national running magazine, the Long Distance Log and he directed thousands of races.He also coached the US International Cross-Country team and was a successful high school and college coach. He overcame resistance in his attempt to change running for the better. His efforts provided more opportunities for all runners that are enjoyed today.He did it all with a humility and sense of humor that make for a fascinating true story.

Positive Splits has an abundance of inspirational stories. From sprinters to ultra-marathoners, from Olympians to average runners, from world-class coaches to homespun running wisdom to a runner who may have helped save our country.These stories share a common theme-- the power of running to inspire and to make a positive difference in our lives.