In 2018 Tom Watson had a quadruple heart bypass, he'd heard these operations could change your life and this one certainly changed Tom's. In 2019 he was retired and bored and joined his local U3A – University of the Third Age – and joined a writing group and then another two. Tom didn't have much to offer in the way of intellect but had real-life stories from what he thought was a rather boring life. Tom was persuaded by his fellow students to put together this memoir of his life because t...

This is a story of a father and daughter, Lizzy, who work on a farm in Kalamazoo. The father instills a serious work ethic in his daughter - and in the animals that live on the farm. One day, Lizzy discovers a kangaroo. Her father agrees that it can live on the farm if Lizzy can find the animal a role. Lizzy succeeds, but then she discovers even stranger animals - Kangaroosters. What job will she find for them? The story is written in a rhythmic, rhyming style for the younger set. It's ill...

From any and every angle, the 1982 U.S. Open was pure alchemy, a dramatic turning point in the lives and fortunes of everyone involved. Watson underscored his status as the top player in the world. Nicklaus began to age before our eyes. Pebble joined the ranks of the most beloved golf courses on the planet. ABC Sports began its slow descent toward obsolescence, and ESPN took an enormous step toward its new-media manifest destiny. As one ABC Sports producer who worked that storied Open said...

The beloved children's book series continues as Stick Dog and his canine friends go on the prowl for pasta!While looking for some rope to play tug-of-war, Stick Dog and his gang of hungry hounds find something even better: spaghetti! Once they get a taste, they must get some more—even if it means sneaking into a restaurant filled with people.This difficult mission will demand all of Stick Dog's problem-solving skills. Dangerous humans—including a strange-talk...

Shortlisted for the Arthur C. Clarke AwardLonglisted for the Goldsboro Books Glass Bell Award'Imagined with an impressively detailed three-dimensional solidity' Sunday Times'I loved it … You could feel the chill of the wind … Fantastic; it's a great book' Sara Cox, BBC Two 'Between the Covers''Stylish and thoughtful … The eerie claustrophobia of the setting will stay with the r...

"These adventures will be sought after by early readers who are curious about, but not quite ready for “Dog Man” and “Cat Kid.” — School Library JournalThe second I Can Read Comic in Tom Watson’s bestselling Stick Dog series full of humor, smarts, and friendship!It's a hot day and Stick Dog needs water. On his way to the pond, Stick Dog meets Mutt, a dog with lots of tricks up his fur. If only one would get Stick Dog to the pond fa...

There’s a new pet in town: Stick Cat!Perfect for fans of the Big Nate, Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Timmy Failure, and Stick Dog books, Stick Cat features Tom Watson’s trademark combination of laughs, adventure, and hilarious stick-figure drawings.It’s a big day in the big city for Stick Cat and his best friend, Edith. There are treasures to hunt, songs to sing, pigeons to catch, and naps to take. But way up on the twenty-third floor, danger lurks just around the corner. Terrible ...

When a new power plant pollutes a nearby lake, there are strange and unusual consequences. The friendly fish begin to mutate - and then seek revenge against the power plant. Author of the popular Stick Dog adventures, Tom Watson's more traditional picture books (When Cows Fly, Garbage! Monster! Burp! and Kangarooster) are marked by a rhyming and rhythmic writing style, some good laughs and bold, colorful illustrations. Vampire Bass offers these kid-pleasing (and parent-pleasing) traits aga...

'Two years ago I turned 50, weighed 22 stone and was heavily medicated for type 2 diabetes. I thought it would be all downhill from there. By radically changing my nutrition, cutting out sugar, and taking up exercise, I've changed my life and reversed my diabetes. I hope my story will inspire others to regain their health and happiness and discover the new lease of life I'm experiencing.'Tom Watson began to put on weight in his early twenties, having developed an appetite for fast ...

From the author of Stick Dog comes the first book in a funny, highly illustrated early chapter book series about three best friends whose plans, missions, and schemes are sure to shake up their school.Molly gets things stuck in her head sometimes. When she sees a jar of candy on Principal Shelton’s desk, she absolutely needs to know how many candies are in that jar!Luckily, her two best friends, Simon and Rosie, are ready to help with this...

Everyone’s favourite furry friends are BACK in this fourth hilarious adventure!The temperature is rising – and Stick Dog and his pals are feeling the heat! The dogs need cold, cold ice cream on this hot, hot day – but their quest to find a sweet treat is threatened when Stick Dog is spotted by a human and the police are hot on his tail…Funny, furry and loveable, this four-legged hero is destined to be Top Dog.

'An honest and fascinating account of the journey that Tom made from discovering he was a type 2 diabetic to doing something about it. This book will change lives.' Michael Mosley, on The Sunday Time's bestseller DownsizingFrom the bestselling author of Downsizing, a guide to losing weight - and keeping it off - as well as improving health, from someone who has successfully done both, Lose Weight 4 Life outlines the programme Tom Watson followed ...