David Willey Boeken

For more than 40 years, Runner's World magazine has been the world's leading authority on running—bringing its readers the latest running advice and some of the most compelling sports narratives ever told. From inspirational stories such as "A Second Life"(the story of Matt Long, the FDNY firefighter who learned to run again after a critical injury) to analytical essays such as "White Men Can't Run" (a look at what puts African runners at the front of the pack), the magazine captivates its readers every month.Now, for the first time, the editors of Runner's World have gathered these and other powerful tales to give readers a collection of writing that is impossible to put down.With more than 40 gripping stories, Going Long - edited by David Willey - transcends the sport of running to reach anyone with an appetite for drama, inspiration, and a glimpse into the human condition.

Examines the transformation of the papacy into a globe-trotting, high profile office which wields great power. John Paul II is recognized as one of the most "political" Popes in modern history, with unparalleled influence over almost one billion Catholics - one fifth of the world's population.

Drawing on over forty years of reporting from Vatican City, the author delves into Pope Francis's religious and personal background. The book examines the Pope's capacity to deliver on the reform promises he made during the initial two years of his papacy, offering insights into his leadership style and the challenges he faces in implementing change within the Catholic Church.

David Willey explores the religious and personal background of Pope Francis.

Tanks is an impressive visual account of the history of the tank, from the early attempts at developing an all-terrain armoured vehicle to the lethal killing machines of the twenty-first century.

Komplexní encyklopedická kniha o tancích zachycuje celou historii těchto obrněných vozidel a v závěru nabízí i výhled do budoucna. Více než 400 typů tanků, včetně bezpilotních. Dozvíte se o amerických, britských, ruských či francouzských strojích, o slavných konstruktérech, jakými byli Michail Koškin nebo sir William Tritton. Kniha je doprovázena detailními velkolepými fotografiemi.