George brags, procrastinates, and offers excuses instead of training for the big race--much to his later embarrassment.

This book is almost as good as having Jon in your face on Bar Rescue, telling you the hard truths you've been avoiding. Don't Bullsh*t Yourself! is Jon Taffer's brutally honest, no-nonsense guide to help you kick those excuses to the curb. If you can stop bullsh*tting yourself and address your real issues, you will gain the power to turn your life around completely.

A survival guide full of ready-made excuses-actual and fanciful.

Tom Gates is the master of excuses for late homework: dog attacks, spilt water, lightening. Tom's exercise book is full of his doodles, cartoons and thoughts, as well as comments from his long-suffering teacher, Mr Fullerton. After gaining five merits for his 'Camping Sucks' holiday story, Tom's work starts to go downhill, which is a pity, as he's desperate to impress Amy Porter, who sits next to him.

Henry spins an imaginative tale to explain why he was late finding his class at the museum where they are on a field trip.

Hundreds of wacky excuses to use in familiar situations at school, at home.

It's Mark's bedtime, but he begs his mom for "just five more minutes"! When his five minutes are up, he keeps coming up with something new to extend the time.

David Mortimore Baxter tells about his experiences rationalizing why he shouldn't do things such as homework, chores, and eating food he doesn't like, and shares some excuses that he has heard from adults.

Hundreds of wacky excuses to use in familiar situations at school, at home, and in the neighborhood.

After receiving a letter from the principal detailing the requirements for the new school year, Michael writes to his teacher to offer reasons why his far-flung adventures will not let him return to school in time for the first day.