Child Birth

Parenting trends come and go. Gentle parenting is different - it isn't a label for a precise set of rules but a method of parenting that embraces the needs of parent and child, while being mindful of current science and child psychology. It means parenting with empathy, respect, understanding - and boundaries. Revised and updated, in The Gentle Parenting Book, Sarah Ockwell-Smith provides a trustworthy combination of what-to-expect information and gentle-parenting solutions to the most common challenges faced by parents with young children.

The Birth of Ghatotkacha celebrates the arrival of Bhima's powerful son, Ghatotkacha, born of his union with the demoness Hidimba. Known for his strength, loyalty, and unique abilities, Ghatotkacha becomes an ally to the Pandavas.

"Meet me in the graveyard. Come noon tomorrow." Your father's car pulls up to your mailbox in a driving rainstorm. Your dead father's car. Someone – or something – reaches out and leaves a note, inviting you to the cemetery for a graveside chat. Would you go? Stan Jackson figures he has no choice. It could be a cruel hoax, but he's willing to take a chance, if it means having one last talk, The Talk We Never Had, with his father, Horton Jackson, who committed suicide some 35 years ago. Has Horton found a way to come back from the great beyond to save his son? Will he be in time, or is ...

After living for years under the occupation by the evil Fangs of Dang, the Igiby children find a map rumoured to lead to the lost Jewels of Anniera - the one thing the Fangs will do anything to find. The family is thrown headlong into a perilous adventure, uncovering truths about who they are that will change their world forever. This is the opportunity to discover the Wingfeathers.

Billie's party is going to be the best ever. She has lots of fun games planned! But what if Billie's friends don't like her party? Or worse … what if they don't come?

With Billy Johnston arrested for his recent crime, Leger and the clowder assumed he would be behind bars and they could all move on with their lives. However, it was not to be, and after being released he becomes the victim of a revenge attack. Naturally, Nicole is at the top of the list of suspects but Leger knows she is innocent and sets out to find the real attacker in the hope that this will divert everyone's attention away from Nicole. What he finds out however, may bring him face to face with an old enemy he had hoped to never see again. Meanwhile, in need of a distraction from her ...

The Novel of the Ages - Dramatic and Fit for the Movie.‘Child of the End Times' is about a mother and her unborn child. The child is on a mission to initiate and supervise a special thrust in getting the world to focus on the ‘End Times’. The mother takes instructions from the child and functions as its mouthpiece. All readers will be on edge and be captivated as they follow the development of the unborn from embryo to fetus and the emotional trauma through which the mother passes. A worldwide reception is planned and there is worldwide television streaming from the delivery room as ...

It’s time to dispel the myths about childbirth.It’s time to get back to God’s original intention for his children.It’s time to unveil Satan’s tactics so that you can overcome them.Sarita will help you with all of this in Giving Birth to Miracles: Manifesting Supernatural Childbirth. She gives candid yet powerful real-life advice and godly wisdom based on a biblical foundation to help women in this generation. “God’s intention is for you to be fruitful and multiply. Complications during conception, pregnancy and delivery was NEVER in his plan.”-Sarita A. FoxworthIn this work ...

Congratulations on your pregnancy - it's time for another incredible journey! Whether it's been ten months or ten years since your last childbirth, preparing for labor and breastfeeding anew can feel overwhelming. Pregnant Again? is your essential guide to navigating these milestones with confidence and clarity. Comprehensive Yet Concise: A streamlined review of the entire childbirth and breastfeeding process, tailored for seasoned mothers seeking a refresher. Learn from Past Experiences: Reflect on previous labor choices and explore strategies for a smoother experience this time around. ...

In The First Christmas, two of today's top Jesus scholars, Marcus J. Borg and John Dominic Crossan, join forces to show how history has biased our reading of the nativity story as it appears in the gospels of Matthew and Luke. Borg and Crossan help us to see this well-known narrative afresh by answering the question, "What do these stories mean?" in the context of both the first century and the 21st century. They successfully show that the Christmas story, read in its original context, is far richer and more challenging than people imagine.

Lila the cockroach has been robbed! A pan of lasagna she was making for her son has been stolen. Sergeant Salamander and Officer Iguana are on the case! Will they be able to catch the thief?

A brand-new Goosebumps arc narrated by the most iconic and evil character of the series, Slappy! The evil dummy comes to life to tell his own twisted tales and scary stories. "Welcome to SlappyWorld," he announces. "I want to tell you one of my favorite stories. Of course, it's a horror story! I think you'll agree it's a SCREAM!" Slappy welcomes the listener to his world and introduces every novel in his own hilarious, menacing style.

This new edition of a classic is the go-to reference for anyone concerned with the developmental progress of preschool children. It provides the knowledge required for understanding children's developmental progress with age and within each developmental domain. Including new sections on atypical development for each of the core domains of development and additional material on the development of attention and self-regulation, this fifth edition integrates findings from the latest research throughout.

Mary has every part of her ninth birthday party planned: She and her friends will take the train to the park to see an outdoor concert and play. But when the train gets delayed, her perfect day turns into a disaster! Fortunately Doug, Harry, and the rest of the gang are there to throw Mary a surprise birthday parade, and everyone learns that sometimes even when things don't go the way you planned, you can still have a good time.

Marya’s eighth birthday is coming up in a week, and all she wants is an over-the-top birthday party just like the ones Alexa, her rich neighbor, always throws. When Alexa parades into school with fancy invitations, Marya can't help herself—she claims that she’s having the most epic henna party ever. Now she has to convince her family to make it happen. Enter Operation Help the Khans!

When Aviva Davis and Holly Martin meet at the holiday pageant tryouts for their local senior’s center, they think they must be seeing double. While they both knew they were adopted, they had no idea they had a biological sibling, let alone an identical twin! The similarities are only skin deep, though, because while Aviva has a big personality and even bigger Broadway plans, Holly is more the quiet dreamer type who longs to become a famous author like her grandfather.

After learning disturbing personal news, a woman asks her father to tell her about her mother, who died at her birth, a subject he has avoided her entire life.

On a hot August day in Paris, just over a century ago, a desperate guard burst into the office of the Director of the Louvre and shouted, La Joconde, c’est partie! The Mona Lisa, she’s gone! No one knew who was behind the heist. Was it an international gang of thieves? Was it an art-hungry American millionaire? Was it the young Spanish painter Pablo Picasso, who was about to remake the very art of painting?

James was thrilled when his teacher, Mrs. Harper, announced a special celebration for Lincoln’s Birthday. “We’ll have a contest,” she said. “Whoever gives the best Abraham Lincoln presentation will win a surprise prize!”

Princess Bella loves shapes. For her birthday, the cook uses all kinds of shapes to make a very special cake. How many shapes can you find in Princess Bella’s cake?