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Dog Man is still learning a few tricks of the trade. Petey the Cat is out of the bag, and his criminal curiosity is taking the city by storm. Something fishy is going on! Can Dog Man unleash justice on this ruffian in time to save the city, or will Petey get away with the purr-fect crime? Dav Pilkey's wildly popular Dog Man series appeals to readers of all ages and explores universally positive themes, including empathy, kindness, persistence, and the importance of being true to one's self.

A cute kitten disrupts Petey's plans in the third Dog Man book from worldwide bestselling author and artist Dav Pilkey. He was the best of dogs... He was the worst of dogs... It was the age of invention... It was the season of surprise... It was the eve of supa sadness... It was the dawn of hope... Dog Man hasn't always been a paws-itive addition to the police force. While he can muzzle miscreants, he tends to leave a slick of slobber in his wake! This time, Petey the Cat's dragged in a tiny bit of trouble -- a double in the form of a kitten clone. Dog Man will have to work twice as hard to bust these furballs and remain top dog!Dav Pilkey's wildly popular Dog Man series appeals to readers of all ages and explores universally positive themes, including empathy, kindness, persistence, and the importance of being true to one's self.

Classical Philosophy in a Nutshell explains the key ideas of the great philosophers of antiquity in an accessible, easy-to-understand format. Each chapter features helpful summaries of the main philosophical concepts and the biographies of both famous and lesser-known classical philosophers - as well as a few words on their relevance today. The book includes a diagram of the "Philosopher's Family Tree," flaps for easy place-keeping, a handy index, and a range of philosophers and schools of thought from the Classical Era, • Socrates • Plato • Aristotle • Marcus Aurelius • Pythagoras • Seneca ABOUT THE The critically-acclaimed Knowledge in a Nutshell series provides accessible and engaging introductions to wide-ranging topics, written by experts in their fields.

Short of time? Or have you stopped smoking and found it difficult or even impossible to stay stopped? If your answer to these questions is yes, then this is the book for you (even if you've tried and failed using Allen Carr's method in the past). Quit Smoking Boot Camp is a revolutionary and concise version of the world-famous Easyway method, delivered in short, punchy segments to help you quit with the minimum of fuss, with minimal effort, in a reassuringly regimented and speedy way. Four days is all it takes to transform your life. We recommend that you read this book over just four days (though you might choose to do it in less or even to take a little longer). Choose your start date and four days later you can be free. It's as simple as that. The Easyway Boot Camp will help you change your mindset and quit smoking, vaping, or using nicotine in any form easily and immediately.

This simple letter-learning book is ideal for children about to start school. By following the clear illustrations, aspiring writers can learn to hold a pen in the correct grip, and then practise tracing letters and completing simple, fun activities. These activities will hone their fine motor skills, help them to learn essential skills, and boost their confidence, too! Perfect for children aged 3+.

Robinson Crusoe, set ashore on an island after a terrible storm at sea, is forced to make do with only a knife, some tobacco, and a pipe. He learns how to build a canoe, make bread, and endure endless solitude. That is, until, twenty-four years later, when he confronts another human being.

Harry likes to look his best -- new white trainers for indoor games, designer jeans for the evening Camp barbecue. But when he meets Bear Grylls exploring an underground maze of caves and tunnels, Harry realises that his clothes are going to be put to the test -- and so is he, if they want to make it back to the surface... Will Harry find out that there's more to the right kit than keeping it clean?

Sophie loves activity camp . . . but is terrified of insects. It's so bad that she won't go into the tent on her own, just in case something flies at her, or she steps on a creepie-crawlie. But when she's given a compass by one of the other boys on the campsite, Sophie is magically transported to the desert on an adventure where they're impossible to avoid!