The Book of Big Excuses

The Book of Big Excuses

Author: Tracey Turner

Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780340970553

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Need to weasel your way out of blame? Or explain some strange behaviour? This is the book for you - for every type of situation, here are excuses from the historical to the hysterical.


Every Excuse in the Book

Every Excuse in the Book

Author: Craig Boldman

Publisher:

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 292

ISBN-13: 9780836251951

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This compendium offers every excuse for every occasion, such as: It was the alien experiment. I haven't been the same since Elvis died. My inner child made me do it. All excuses are illustrated.


The Every Excuse in the Book Book

The Every Excuse in the Book Book

Author: Jeanne Murdock

Publisher: Beanfit Publishing

Published: 2005-09-10

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780977067800

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This one-of-a-kind book contains 120 excuses for not exercising and reasons why each is invalid. Packed with current, valuable information on exercise theory, Excuses will captivate the reader with humor, illustrations, and an eye-catching graphic design.


The Excuse Factory

The Excuse Factory

Author: Walter K. Olson

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 1997

Total Pages: 394

ISBN-13: 0684827328

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The Excuse Factory will spur outrage and spark a national debate about the role of government in the workplace. Olson's expose is certain to shake up the legal industry, rattle government regulators, and cause thousands of workers and managers to nod in vigorous agreement.


What's Your Excuse?

What's Your Excuse?

Author: John P. Foppe

Publisher: Thomas Nelson

Published: 2008-08-24

Total Pages: 225

ISBN-13: 1418565253

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In this positive and practical memoir, John Foppe learns how to not only survive amidst insurmountable odds, but live a full life and inspire others to do the same. Born without arms, John has faced unique obstacles to living a normal life. But what he's always had is an indomitable faith?a faith that not only gives him the will to survive, but also the will to thrive. With a foreword by Zig Ziglar, John asks the reader hard questions and applies his own experiences as well as the unique insights he's developed. As a trained counselor and motivational speaker, John advises us how to: confidently confront adversity discover our own dynamic potential achieve accomplishment and fulfillment As John says, even when faced with seemingly insurmountable odds, "All things are within reach." "John Foppe's book What's Your Excuse? is an inspiration just like he is for all those who have been touched by him." ?Jimmy Johnson, former NFL coach, Dallas Cowboys and Miami Dolphins "If you truly want to reach your goals, then you must read What's Your Excuse?" ?Rudy Ruettiger, the inspiration behind the TriStar hit movie Rudy "Every one of us has survived some type of tragedy. John's story and practical insights help all of us to overcome the challenges in our lives. What's Your Excuse? is not just an inspirational book but a definitive 'how to' guide for triumphing over our problems." ?Dav Pelzer, number one international bestselling author of A Child Called It and Help Yourself


Excuse Me!

Excuse Me!

Author: Cathy Drinkwater Better

Publisher: B&H Publishing Group

Published: 2001-04

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780805421668

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Rhyming text explains the need for please and thank you and other examples of good manners.


You Are a Miserable Excuse for a Hero!

You Are a Miserable Excuse for a Hero!

Author: Bob Powers

Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin

Published: 2010-07-01

Total Pages: 217

ISBN-13: 1429986506

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Why Do All the Nice Girls End Up Getting Kidnapped and Held for Ransom? In this book, YOU, the reader, are a thirtysomething part-time actor/full-time waiter suddenly caught up in a kidnapping. Julia, the girl you went out with last night, has been TAKEN HOSTAGE. What will you do? Will you go to the police and ask for help? Will you burst into the hideout, killing everyone in sight, then tell Julia that she shouldn't misinterpret this as some sort of big commitment? Or will you unplug your phone and just get really, really drunk? The choice is yours! You awake to the sound of the phone ringing. "Hello?" You hear a man's voice. It is muffled. "We've got Julia." "Wait, what do you mean?" "We have kidnapped your girlfriend. If you ever want to see her again---" "Whoa, she's not my girlfriend," you say. "I just met her. I mean, I had a good time with her and all, but I wanna take it slow with this one, I think." "We understand," the voice says. "But she's new to the city, and presently, you're all she has. Give us fifty thousand dollars by tomorrow or we'll blow her head off." If you want to go and ask your parents if you can borrow fifty thousand dollars, go to page 173. If you want to have sex with your ex-girlfriend, consider getting back together with her, then think better of it, go to page 183. BE VERY CAREFUL! You're directing the story and the CHOICES you make can result in MURDER, GRADUATE SCHOOL ENROLLMENT, TORTURE, MARRIAGE, POST-APOCALYPTIC SLAVERY, UNWANTED PREGNANCY, even TEMPING! It's YOUR STORY and YOUR LIFE. All you've got to do is decide which page you want to turn to. JUST MAKE A CHOICE!


The No Excuse Guide to Success

The No Excuse Guide to Success

Author: Jim Smith

Publisher: Red Wheel/Weiser

Published: 2012-06-22

Total Pages: 231

ISBN-13: 1601636032

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Almost everyone is guilty of playing the blame game. It’s satisfying and easy to do. If we despise our work, we can blame our manager or even our short-sighted organization for its inability to recognize our genius. If our personal lives are a disaster, we can blame our spouses, partners, the economy, or even our ancestors. We all know on some level that we are pointing our fingers in the wrong direction, but we just can’t seem to help ourselves. The No Excuse Guide to Success shows you how to abandon this unworkable routine and stop the destructive pattern of making excuses and blaming others—to stop whining and start winning. The No Excuse Guide to Success gives you the tools and techniques you need to: Make life-altering changes in how you approach your career and your life Stop blaming others and start believing in yourself Own your choices and break down self-created barriers to success Embrace uncertainty and stop being afraid to win


Excuse Me!

Excuse Me!

Author: Karen Katz

Publisher: Grosset & Dunlap

Published: 2011-03-03

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780448455822

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This book teaches toddlers the ABCs of polite behavior in a gentle and funny way. Includes stickers. Full color. Consumable.