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...

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...

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...

'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 ...

Stick Dog and his four friends - Stripes Mutt Poo-Poo and Karen - will do anything to steal some sweet-smelling hamburgers from a family at Picasso Park. Their plans to do so are both devious and wacky. Illustrated with bold pastels this story breaks the conventions of the traditional picture book: The narrative is conversational the illustrations are loud and accessible and the story is longer (about 6 000 words) and aimed at slightly older readers of seven and up. Parents who read aloud ...

'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 ...

Stick Dog and his furry friends are BACK! In this third hilarious adventure, Stick Dog and his pals are out for a pizza! A must-have for fans of WIMPY KID, BIG NATE and DOG MAN.Stick Dog and his friends, Mutt, Stripes, Karen and Poo-Poo are back in another adventure! Everyone’s favourite cartoon canines are hungry again – and this time it’s pizza that has their mouths watering. But when it’s pizza on the go… can they chase it down?Funny, furry and loveable, this four-legged...

Stick Dog is back in his second hilarious and hugely illustrated adventure. This time he and his pals are hungry for hot dogs but they need a plan… a must-have for fans of WIMPY KID, BIG NATE and DOG MANEveryone’s favourite canine cartoon hero, Stick Dog is back! This time he and his friends, Mutt, Stripes, Karen and Poo-Poo are determined to snaffle themselves a delicious snack from the hot dog stand. But they are going to need a plan… especially if they...

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.

The Inspiring, true story of one man's journey through loss and love, told withhumor and heroism. A survivor of child abuse, upheaval and 13 foster homes,Tom Watson learned at an early age to overcome adversity. Rescued at the ageof five by the Watson family, he found new hope and love that helped to healhis deep physical and emotional wounds. Encouraged by a community ofsupporters, Tom learned vital lessons in patience, perseverance, laughter andt...

Meet Stick Dog – a new breed of hero! In his first adventure, Stick Dog and his friends embark on an epic quest to steal a hamburger. With hilarious illustrations and pitch-perfect humour, Stick Dog is a must-have for fans of WIMPY KID, BIG NATE and DOG MAN.Stick Dog and his friends, Mutt, Stripes, Karen and Poo-Poo have caught the scent of hamburgers and what hungry stray could resist that lovely meaty waft? All they have to do is follow the smell, find the barbecue and eat the ha...

'A prescient page-turner about secrets, lies, ruthless ambition and betrayal' SARAH VAUGHAN'A rare view from the inside of the Machiavellian machinations for power . . . Fascinating' HARRIET TYCE__________In their remarkable debut political thriller, Tom Watson, former Deputy Leader of the Labour Party, and Imogen Robertson open the doors to The House, a place of ambition, hope, friendship . . . and betrayal...