Jim Fixx Jim Fixx James Fuller "Jim" Fixx (April 23, 1932 – July 20, 1984) was an American who wrote the 1977 best-selling book "The Complete Book of Running". He is credited with helping start America's fitness revolution, popularizing the sport of running and demonstrating the health benefits of regular jogging. He died of a heart attack while jogging at 52 years of age. His genetic predisposition for heart problems and other previous lifestyle factors may have caused his heart attack. Born in New York City, Fixx was a graduate of Trinity School in New York and Oberlin College in Ohio. His
The Complete Guide to Prehistoric Life The Complete Guide to Prehistoric Life The Complete Guide to Prehistoric Life is an encyclopedia featuring 111 of the prehistoric animals from the "Walking with..." series, as well as an additional one ("Homo floresiensis"). It was published in 2006 by Firefly Books, and written by Tim Haines with Paul Chambers. It accompanies all of the main programs in the "Walking with..." series, including the specials, but excluding spin-offs "Walking with Cavemen" and "Prehistoric Park". The Books opens with a contents page, followed by an original introduction by the authors reflecting on the making of the TV series. The book is