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For many years Jack Welch wrote for Running magazine and Track & Field News, chronicling the extraordinary developments of running during the 1970s, 80s and 90’s. When Running Was Young and So Were We is based on his columns from this period and is a unique book – telling the story of how running became a way of life for millions. It’s a book about excellence, inspiration and greatness. Not just what it takes to cross the finish line first, but also the lessons learned along the way. It’s a sports book – offering an up-close and personal look at Olympic greats, big races and long runs. It’s a training book – outlining many of the techniques and strategies that make you a winner, on and off the field of competition. It’s a celebration of the human spirit -examining what happens when both great athletes and keen amateurs are driven to challenge their own personal limits. What do greats like Alberto Salazar, Joan Benoit, Dick Beardsley, Mary Decker and Steve Prefontaine all have in common? Read their stories and be inspired!
This volume offers a ground-breaking investigation into women's contribution to the description, analysis, and codification of languages across a wide range of linguistic and cultural traditions. The chapters explore a variety of spheres of activity, from the production of dictionaries and grammars to language teaching methods and language policy.
A freight train of cosmic fire is on a collision course with our planet. An ancient alien species, our silent guardians for nearly 200,000 years, has stepped forward to save the human race from impending doom. The aliens’ method: Recruit a team of humans to guide our race to ferry the Earth refugees to safety. Not everybody on Planet Earth is convinced that the threat is real, and many groups refuse to cooperate and even work to sabotage the rescue plan. This recalcitrance and disbelief causes problem after life-threatening problems for the humans tapped to manage the awesome responsibility of saving humankind from immolation. In the middle of the effort to save the humans, another threat from out of the darkness of deep space, an alien battle fleet is bearing down on us! Politics, civil war, criminality, vicious rogue aliens, automatic weapons, and international intrigue, together with bang-up space opera, combine to tell a riveting and jaw-dropping, remarkable adventure tale of mankind at its best — and worst. Join Monty, Sal, Agra, Beth, Greta, and the rest of the Rescue Cadre as they fight against overpowering odds for the future of human civilization!
BLACK ENTERPRISE is the ultimate source for wealth creation for African American professionals, entrepreneurs and corporate executives. Every month, BLACK ENTERPRISE delivers timely, useful information on careers, small business and personal finance.
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NICK PERITO has accompanied, arranged, composed and conducted for many of the world’s most famous singers and entertainers. His career in television has earned him twelve Emmy nominations. This book offers an affectionate glimpse of his upbringing as the son of Italian immigrants and recounts his successful career in the colorful and unpredictable world of show business. “I NEVER THOUGHT I could get up in front of an audience and just sing my favorite songs – and even make it into a one-woman show. It was Nick’s idea and he was relentless in insisting that I do it. God will get him for that!” – Bea Arthur “I ADORE THE work of Nick Perito because it is an extension of the warmth...
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