Fate did not deal Charles the best cards in life. Stunted and bullied for being different, he defied the odds to become a pharmacist and build a fulfilling life. But when his beloved sister died suddenly after receiving the COVID-19 vaccine, his world imploded. Fueled by grief and anger, Charles sought justice in his own way—starting with the nurse who administered the shot.But his quest for revenge didn't stop there. Charles discovered a highly virulent substance in his lab, which...

When on our path we experience suffering and pain, trials and temptations, and all the other worldly and spiritual tornadoes and calamities, how do we keep calm, carry on, and trust in God to keep us steady? And how do we walk in faith when we face doubts about unanswered prayers and delays in God’s will? In As Sparks Fly Upwards: Weathering the Storms of Life, author and pastor Michael Carr invites his fellow believers to have faith in the provision of God in necessity, in the peace of Go...

In this lively and in-depth book, the authors discuss how to support children (from age 10 onwards) as they struggle with the three big questions in an adolescent's life: 'Am I normal?', 'Who am I?' and 'What is my place in the world?'Adolescence has changed. Young people now enter puberty earlier (in many cases at 10 or 11 years of age) and leave home later. What's more, modern society expects children to grow up emotionally all too quickly. the good news is that the skills, knowle...

What do you do when your previously quiet, loving daughter becomes a restless, rebellious stranger who acts like a responsible adult one day and a rude, selfish brat the next? You stay calm, and consult the experts.By the time they turn thirteen, adolescent girls look like they're ready for anything – but they're not. Our girls are growing up in a society that is rapidly changing and challenging the skills of even the most experienced parents. A roadmap is needed to guide parents t...

A groundbreaking guide to grandparenting and a celebration of grandparents, from one of Australia's foremost parenting experts.The grandparentgrandchild relationship is a truly special one, but the lives of grandparents and grandkids have changed so much in recent times. How do grandparents create close relationships with the children they adore while living their own busy lives?Bestselling parenting expert and psychologist Dr Michael Carr-Gregg's Grandparents cele...

‘We want to give you and your child the best opportunity to thrive in secondary school. By the end of this book you're going to feel a whole lot more capable of dealing with what Year 7 throws at you.’The jump between primary and secondary school marks one of the biggest transitions in a student’s life. It’s the point at which a child leaves the relatively safe cocoon of childhood and enters the wide world of adolescence. For both parents and their children, it can be a hu...

Each year, more and more emphasis is placed on achieving good results in the end-of-school exams. This can lead to students feeling extraordinary pressure and having unrealistic expectations. In this all-new and completely revised edition of the bestselling Surviving Year 12, Dr Michael Carr-Gregg, Australia's leading adolescent psychologist, gives advice to parents on how they can help their child cope with the pressure, work smarter and actually enjoy their final years of school...

The long-awaited, highly anticipated companion volume to The Princess Bitchface Syndrome - the must-have manual for all parents of teenage boys.Dr Michael Carr-Gregg believes that too many Australian boys have got it too easy - and the result is a generation of 'boofheads': boys with huge egos who think they are too good to stack the dishwasher or turn up to school. They expect the world and give little in return. But things are about to change.From the author of t...

You’re tired of living from hand to mouth?You can reverse the trend with self discipline, if failure is not an option. Think of self-disciple as a form of sacrifice, denying self life’s pleasures for a moment to gain better future return on investment on your time.You use the alarm clock for the occasional sleep over. But you could do without it. It gets complicated to control thoughts. You have conditioned the body to wake up at day break. Knowing self discipline is a good...

Becoming a step-parent is one of the toughest journeys anyone could ever take, but the rewards can be immeasurable. In this insightful and reassuring book, Australia's leading parenting expert Michael Carr-Gregg offers pratical advice on the following: The typical stages of step-family transition How to manage conflict and build lasting relationships Dealing with the ex The great 'no-nos' of step-parenting Surviving Step-Families is an invaluable resource that will help to give your new fa...

Young people today enter puberty earlier than ever before and leave home later. The good news is that teenagers aren't impossible to live with, especially if parents adopt the common-sense strategies set out in this book. Dr Michael Carr-Gregg is one of Australia's leading authorities on teenage behaviour. Surviving Adolescents is a clear and very down-to-earth manual, drawing on his wealth of experience and wisdom. It has advice on all the thorny issues that confront families with teenage...

Killer whales are often found stranded on the beach. This is the story of how Team Turbo helped to save a stranded killer whale. It all started when Maddy challenged Pumpkin to a fishing competition and Maddy doesn't even like to fish. Slippery, slimy fish freak her out!