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John Runnalls of Somerset West should be retired but instead followed a life-long dream, to travel the world. John is 80% deaf, but that did not stop him from travelling by rail across 14 European countries. Then he wrote a book, Railway Tracking on a Shoestring, based on his adventures across Europe and America. It is also full of practical advice specific to the countries he visited. Since then more adventures and books followed. His next book, Railroad tracking the Russian way, was first published in 1997 when John was 67 years old. On his return, he got involved in ABCD plan, a development programme for job creation. He also wrote and self-published Computer Playtime, a book aimed at getting young children to become computer literate. It has already been translated in several South African languages. John has also written an autobiography. His latest book, Website of Evil, is also self-published and is described as a mystery thriller and love story. His books are available from Edit 'n Run Publishers (fax: 021-852-6776).