Best Selling Books by John Townsend

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 science. Find out about the lives and deaths of eccentric scientists, the mind-bending mysteries of the universe and the ghastly fate of Schrodinger''s cat. Hold onto your sides and dive in!

Describes crimes that have occurred throughout the world, and the different punishments for these crimes.

"Chris doesn''t take any notice when a piece of glass angel smashes in front of him. Not even when a stranger tells him it''s a warning. Then he and his girlfriend are trapped on the moors and strange things start to happen. Who is the mysterious priest who rescues them? And who or what is the thiird angel?"--Back cover.

Describes the history of disease and infection from ancient times to the present.

A true story about the man-eating lions of Tsavo in Kenya which killed 140 people in nine months ? and John Patterson''s dangerous quest to stop them.

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 piracy through the ages, including notorious buccaneers, gruesome pirate punishments, buried treasure and shipwrecks. Hold onto your sides and dive in!

Lee and his mum have plenty of problems of their own - but then a desperate stranger breaks in. Now Lee has to think fast and do the right thing. He suddenly finds himself with a vital job to do in a frantic race against time.At only fourteen, Lee is sure of only one thing: he can''t be a sitting target. Not now they are after him.

Revised to help students obtain a higher level of understanding of general chemistry concepts, CHEMISTRY & CHEMICAL REACTIVITY, 7th Edition provides the most robust homework/assessment tools ever offered in chemistry. The Enhanced Review Edition combines the text''s signature logical organization, macro to micro orientation, and superior art program with new exam preparation sections designed to help students better prepare for multiple chapter examinations. Let''s Review sections present study tips, key points lists, and new exam-type questions for multiple chapters grouped according to where most exams occur in the course. The Enhanced Review Edition includes the same integration of media as the standard edition, which includes hundreds of guided simulations, animations, video clips, and a personal tutor. Online Web-based Learning (OWL) is a fully customizable homework system with an optional e-book that maximizes study time and your options for assignments and is available for separate purchase or in a package with your text. Additional more challenging end-of-chapter study questions, which are fully assignable in OWL, give you more choices. And for the student on the go, the new Go Chemistry mini video lectures and flash cards provide the perfect quick review. Quality writing, seamless technology integration, and a rich ancillary package remain the hallmarks of the text. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.

Truly Foul & Cheesy is a bestselling series of hilarious, fact-packed information books that will have young readers laughing as they’re learning. In this title, quirky illustrations and bite-sized text provide an accessible and entertaining introduction to kings and queens through the ages, including the bloody revolutions where royals lost their heads, the battle between Boudicca and the Romans, and how Ivan the Terrible earned his name. Hold onto your sides and dive in!

Describes the physical characteristics, habitats, life cycle, and behavior of different kinds of spiders.

This hilarious, fact-packed information book will have young readers laughing as they’re learning. Quirky illustrations and bite-sized text provide an accessible and entertaining introduction to the famous Bayeux Tapestry, including why King Harold and William the Conqueror fell out in the first place, the bloody development of the fateful Battle of Hastings, and why some unlucky monks had to force William’s bloated and ready-to-burst body into his coffin. Hold onto your sides and dive in!

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!

Time to take a sideways look at the bizarre and outrageous from throughout history - and it''s all TRUE! Which mad idea poisoned thousands of Romans? Which bad emperor was top of the crazy tree? What dangerous sport was most likely to get you killed? Find out the answers to these questions inside, along with lots of facts, quizzes, and other bonkers stuff as you take a bumpy journey into the darkest crannies of Roman history with Mad, Bad and Just Plain Dangerous!

The South Alone, should Govern the South. And African slavery - Should be Controlled by those only, who are Friendly to it. Third Edition is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1860. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.

Reprint of the original, first published in 1881.

Learn how mollusks live, eat, breed, and the strange ways they can look and act in order to survive.

Improve your performance at exam time with this manual''s detailed solutions to the blue-numbered end-of-chapter Study Questions found in the text. This comprehensive guide helps you develop a deeper intuitive understanding of chapter material through constant reinforcement and practice. Solutions match the problem-solving strategies used in the text.

Princess Bare Foot and The Tales from Togetherland came about through a chance meeting of John Townsend with Nimsi Micaelo. That chance meeting revealed Nimsi''s ideas for a book for children. She had the title already in her head, Princess Bare Foot. From their repeated conversations and exchanges of ideas, with John turning Nimsi''s ideas into short stories along with his own ideas, Princess Bare Foot and The Tales from Togetherland was born. The flow of ideas from Nimsi and John has continued resulting in a second book, even into a third book. The book holds fast to childhood--innocent, dreamlike, and happy.

Chapters 1 -11 of the core text, including appendices. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.

Succeed in chemistry with the clear explanations, problem-solving strategies, and dynamic study tools of CHEMISTRY & CHEMICAL REACTIVITY, 8e. Combining thorough instruction with the powerful multimedia tools you need to develop a deeper understanding of general chemistry concepts, the text emphasizes the visual nature of chemistry, illustrating the close interrelationship of the macroscopic, symbolic, and particulate levels of chemistry. The art program illustrates each of these levels in engaging detail--and is fully integrated with key media components. In addition access to OWL may be purchased separately or at a special price if packaged with this text. OWL is an online homework and tutorial system that helps you maximize your study time and improve your success in the course. OWL includes an interactive eBook, as well as hundreds of guided simulations, animations, and video clips. GO CHEMISTRY includes mini video lectures and e-flash cards keyed to key topics in the text for quick, on-the-go review on your video iPod, MP3 player, and iTunes. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.