Best Selling Books by John Townsend

From the very beginning, you relied on her for things no one else could give you. How she met those needs -- or didn''t meet them -- affected you daily as a child. And still affects you profoundly as an adult. For every son or daughter who wonders if things should have been different . . . for every man or woman who wonders if they still couldn''t be . . . here''s a life-changing look at The Mom Factor. She shaped you in ways that would surprise you both. No one has influenced the person you are today like your mother. The way she handled your needs as a child has shaped your worldview, your relationships, your marriage, your career, your self-image -- your life. How can you identify areas that need reshaping, make positive choices for personal change, and establish a balanced, mature relationship with Mom today? In The Mom Factor, Drs. Henry Cloud and John Townsend steer you down a path of discovery and growth beyond the effects of six common mothering styles: -The Phantom Mom -The China-Doll Mom -The Controlling Mom -The Trophy Mom -The Still-the-Boss Mom -The American-Express Mom -- Cloud and Townsend show you how your mom affected you as a child and may still be affecting you today. You’ll find a hopeful, realistic, and empowering approach to identifying your unmet mothering needs and filling them in healthy, life-changing ways through other people. This encouraging book doesn’t just help you understand areas in your life that need change and strengthening -- it helps you apply your discoveries to attain new freedom and joy in living, and an increased ability to give and receive love. The Mom Factor is a biblical, highly practical route to wholeness and growth, deeper and more satisfying bonds with your family, friends, and spouse -- and a new, healthier way of relating to your mother today.

A 6 session curriculum on creating character in children.

This book is a guide to a smooth travel experience whatever your destination may be, from information on essential things to pack to getting around on trains, boats, and planes, to being aware of the rules, customs, and laws of the country being visited.

This title explores the history of man''s best friend and the history of their relationship with our own species. Featuring chapters on dog origins and evolution, dog anatomical oddities, different dog species and breeds, and many, many more - this book is the perfect gift for any dog lover.

A look at the crimes committed by children and teenagers throughout history and the punishments they received for their digressions.

Reprint of the original, first published in 1881. The Antigonos publishing house specialises in the publication of reprints of historical books. We make sure that these works are made available to the public in good condition in order to preserve their cultural heritage.

Explains the history of the treatment of diseases and medicine.

Looks at the physical characteristics and behavior of various unusual mammals.

Read this history of surgery to find out how scalpels, stitches and scars were a part of medical history. Learn why barbers tried to make people bleed and which group of people used giant ants to seal up wounds. Discover how people in ancient times fixed wounds. Read these real-life stories and fascinating news reports to learn how surgery and medical treatment has changed throughout the years. Eye-catching photographs help you visualize medical treatment and conditions in this painful history of medicine book.

This hilarious, fact-packed joke book will have young readers laughing as they’re learning. It features dozens of gut-busting gags that children can share with their friends, themed around the gross and gruesome aspects of the animal kingdom, along with bite-sized information about the topics covered. Find out about scary polar bears, the horrible habits of hippos, gigantic crocodiles and the disgusting diet of vultures. Hold onto your sides and dive in!

This addition to the visually stimulating Sci-Hi series looks at the application of science and new technologies to cars and motorbikes and how they affect our lives. It looks at new materials, discoveries, inventions, and assesses their environmental impact.

Truly Foul & Cheesy is a bestselling series of hilarious, fact-packed information books that will have young readers laughing as they’re learning. Quirky illustrations and bite-sized text provide an accessible and entertaining introduction to the gross and gruesome aspects of mummified humans. Find out about cursed mummies, rotting pharaohs and tombs filled with treasure. Hold onto your sides and dive in!

A young woman is stabbed by thieves and rescued by a mountain family of "Good Samaritans."