New Releases by John Townsend

A look at the world of the criminal, from ancient civilizations right up to modern times, focusing on the nature of prisons and prisoners.

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

Describes crimes in which the criminal made obvious mistakes, as well as cases in which prisoners tried to escape from prison.

Discover the risks robbers will take to steal money and how police use dogs to sniff out criminals.

Describes the different ways con artists use fraud to get money, including stealing identities, copying paintings, and counterfeiting money, and how they are caught.

Explore the amazing world of amphibians with this unprecedented exploration of the incredible creatures in the world around us. The series is divided according to animal classifications in order to establish a firm scientific basis for each title. The titles also include predatory behavior, but not as the main thrust of the book. A variety of text types such as newspaper reports are used to represent real life stories about the creatures covered. A conservation angle is also included to demonstrate how animals are in danger from humans and our activities and to stress what needs to be done to protect them and their environments.

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

Describes the history of those people responsible for upholding the law, from the first juries in ancient Greece to modern-day police officers.

How People Grow reveals why all growth is spiritual growth and how you can grow in ways you never thought possible. Unpacking the practical and passionate theology that forms the backbone of their counseling, Drs. Henry Cloud and John Townsend shatter popular misconceptions about how God operates to reveal how growth really happens.

This series examines weird and unexlained phenomena including aliens and ghosts. Each title ends with an open question and leads the reader to make up his or her own mind.

Discusses mysterious urban legends with codes as to their truthfulness. Includes a page-by-page glossary of words and phrases.

This series examines weird and unexlained phenomena including aliens and ghosts. Each title ends with an open question and leads the reader to make up his or her own mind.

Offers explanations for strange events such as crop circles and ghost sightings.

Examines some of the world''s greatest mysteries, looking at unexplained behaviors and events related to the mind and body, including tales of incredible survival, psychic messages, strange coincidences, dreams, comas, spontaneous combustion, and other topics.

This title looks at UFO sightings from around the world and asks if aliens really exist. From Roswell, New Mexico, to flying saucers, discover a universe where there are more questions than answers.

When to say yes, when to say no, to help your children gain control of their lives.

Noted naturalist and ornithologist describes his journey over the Rockies. The nature of his field, so to speak, informs his work heavily.

This book by two well-known psychologists provides small-group leaders with valuable guidance and information on how they can help their groups to grow spiritually, emotionally, and relationally. In addition to describing what makes small groups work, this book explains the roles and responsibilities of both leaders and group members.

This is one of twelve titles for 2002, from the Spirals range for reluctant readers. They contain dynamic plots and storylines, engaging themes, attractive cover designs and short but substantial chapters to give a sense of achievement in reading whole texts. The clearly laid out text without illustrations and activities encourages a focus on reading and enables low achievers to improve at their own pace. This play is a shocking, old-time drama about two greedy villains, a damsel in distress and a dashing hero. Will the bad guys get their comeuppance and will the good guys live happily ever after? It is a play for four parts.

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.

When to say yes, when to say no to help your children gain control of their lives.

Raising kids of character is a daunting task, so there''s no better time to start than when they''re young! The first few years of life is the most critical period of growth and development. Infants start the process of trusting the love of Mom and Dad and God, toddlers begin experiencing freedom and responsibility, and children start understanding how to function in the real world. In short, this is the period in which a child''s soul is developed. As a parent, you are right at the center of that process. It''s impossible to overestimate how important a role you play in rearing your child. As the Bible teaches, God shows us how to trust in him even at my mother''s breast (Psalm 22:9). But most parents feel overwhelmed by the complexity of the job. With so many things to worry about, how do you know the real tasks and goals of parenting? Many moms and dads become discouraged or don''t know where to start. We wrote Raising Great Kids and developed this curriculum to help you. In this video curriculum just as in the book we offer you a structure for approaching parenting. We provide a road map for creating character in your children the ability to function as God designed them to function in the world. The biblical principles set forth in the book apply to all ages and stages of kids, so you can use them as a guide for all the years you parent. This video curriculum, however, deals specifically with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. It addresses, in a practical, hands-on manner, situations and issues you encounter with children five years old and younger. Our goal is to help empower parents of these children moms and dads like you to become intentional and effective in your parenting. We''re glad you''ve decided to invest the time and effort in your children by working through Raising Great Kids for Parents of Preschoolers. We pray that God will use this study to help your parenting be the successful and worthwhile relationship he designed it to be. We appreciate your labors as a parent---and may God bless you!

Respected counselors, popular radio hosts, and bestselling authors Cloud and Townsend now apply the principles described in their bestselling "Boundaries" to matters of love and romance.

This is a companion workbook to Boundaries in Marriage that is filled with self-tests, questions, and applications.

This workbook helps parents apply "Raising Great Kids" savvy, real-world principles to help them better understand teenagers. Families can be strengthened as parents learn to build biblical character in their teens, helping them gain confidence and competence in their relationships, responsibility and follow through, self-control, perseverance, and other key areas.

Do you have trouble saying no? Can you set limits and still be a loving person? Are you in control of you life? What are legitimate boundaries? Do people take advantage of you? Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend offer biblically based answers to these tough questions as they show us how to set healthy boundaries with our parents, our spouses, our children, our friends, our coworkers, and even ourselves. This compelling, nine-part video resources helps us define and maintain the clear personal boundaries that are essential to a healthy and balanced Christian life. Applying the proven ''group-interactive'' format designed to enhance participation and learning among small-group members, Boundaries helps us discover the impact of boundaries on all are of our lives. It shows us: - How to know where our responsibilities begin and end - How to be free to choose the right things for ourselves in the light of God''s will - How to say no to irresponsible or controlling people - How to say yes for the right reasons - How to deal with guilt and the fear of losing love -- With brief video dramatizations and discussion jump-starts by Drs. Cloud and Townsend, the Boundaries Zondervan Group Resource provides everything that''s needed to successfully conduct nine lively, life-changing small-group sessions. The Boundaries Resource Kit includes: 1 94-minute video 1 Leader''s Guide* 1 Participant''s Guide 1 Boundaries hardcover book Boundaries interactive sessions include: - What is a boundary - understanding Boundaries - The Laws of Boundaries, Part I - The Law of Boundaries, Part II - Myths About Boundaries - Boundary Conflicts, Part I - Boundary Conflict, Part II - Boundary Successes, Part I - Boundary Successes, Part II9 sessions; 1 94-minute video.

Henry Cloud and John Townsend provide a series of learning programs that encourage knowing the Biblical basis for establishing relationships.

The author helps reders explore and identify the hiding patterns they have developed--and guides them toward the healing grace and truth that God has built into safe, connected relationships with Himself and others.

Not everything believed as biblical truth is truly biblical. The co-directors of the Minirth Meier New Life Clinics West debunk 12 commonly accepted beliefs that cause bondage rather than liberty. They explain how nuggets of truth become cornerstones for error when wrongly understood, and they help build solid scriptural foundations that produce emotional freedom.