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  • Awesome Sh*t My Drill Sergeant Said: Wit and Wisdom from America's Finest

    Dan Caddy

    Hardcover (Dey Street Books, June 9, 2015)
    The official tie-in book to the wildly popular Facebook page, featuring brand-new crazy, off-the-wall, outrageously funny, and downright “awesome” pearls of wisdom from real-life drill sergeants and instructors from all branches of the military.Sweat dries. Blood clots. Bones heal. Suck it up, buttercup.After his deployment in Afghanistan, Dan Caddy began swapping great drill sergeant stories by e-mail with other combat veterans—an exchange with friends that would grow into the dedicated Facebook page, “Awesome Sh*t My Drill Sergeant Said.” But what began as a comedic outlet has evolved into a robust online community and support network that conducts fundraisers for and donates to military charities, has helped veterans struggling with PTSD and other issues, and on numerous occasions, literally saved lives.Now, Caddy shares more great DS stories—most never before seen—in this humorous collection. Often profane, sometimes profound, yet always entertaining, these rants from real life soldiers are interspersed with lively sidebars, Top 10 lists, stories from fans, one-liners, and more.For anyone who has suffered a hard-ass manager (in uniform or not), Awesome Sh*t My Drill Sergeant Said will add a much needed dose of humor to the day.
  • Awesome Sh*t My Drill Sergeant Said: Wit and Wisdom from America's Finest

    Dan Caddy

    eBook (Dey Street Books, June 9, 2015)
    The official tie-in book to the wildly popular Facebook page, featuring brand-new crazy, off-the-wall, outrageously funny, and downright “awesome” pearls of wisdom from real-life drill sergeants and instructors from all branches of the military.Sweat dries. Blood clots. Bones heal. Suck it up, buttercup.After his deployment in Afghanistan, Dan Caddy began swapping great drill sergeant stories by e-mail with other combat veterans—an exchange with friends that would grow into the dedicated Facebook page, “Awesome Sh*t My Drill Sergeant Said.” But what began as a comedic outlet has evolved into a robust online community and support network that conducts fundraisers for and donates to military charities, has helped veterans struggling with PTSD and other issues, and on numerous occasions, literally saved lives.Now, Caddy shares more great DS stories—most never before seen—in this humorous collection. Often profane, sometimes profound, yet always entertaining, these rants from real life soldiers are interspersed with lively sidebars, Top 10 lists, stories from fans, one-liners, and more.For anyone who has suffered a hard-ass manager (in uniform or not), Awesome Sh*t My Drill Sergeant Said will add a much needed dose of humor to the day.
  • Lily Tames the Angry Monster: Story about simple steps to manage emotions and feelings of anger

    Daddy Dan

    eBook (, July 11, 2020)
    Do you make these TOP-7 mistakes in raising children?(Some of them are inherent even in good parents.)(Mention: based on research of Northeastern University):#1. Placing a ban on the expression of emotions. Children’s negative feelings should be avoided altogether.#2. Believing the child should be liked by teachers, friends... A child with anger issues is not acceptable. He should always strive to please others.#3. Falsehood from parents. True toddler anger should not be hidden behind a fake smile (this is a bad way for an angry toddler). Falsification of a kid’s anger adversely affects adulthood.#4. When parents try to be an ideal example and avoid talking about mistakes, it subconsciously blocks true life and the toddler’s feelings#5. Parents believe that getting high grades is the most important key to a successful adulthood. But learning to manage your toddler’s emotions is important too.#6.“Boys don’t cry.”“Don’t be angry.”“That’s bad.” Sometimes anger in children appears about things that look silly to adults. Downplaying a child's feelings is not good.#7. Anger management with children is stressful. When your children share their feelings, for goodness sake, don’t contradict them.How can parents avoid these mistakes?“How do you deal with anger issues in children?” - Alice“Is there a guide – a kid’s book about feelings?” - Lillian“Do toddler anger issues exist?” - LewisLet's getting ideas from a feelings book for children (children’s book about anger)?This book is a great anger management book for children that can help you and your young child understand their emotions.“This emotions book for children is relatable!” - Anna“I did not know you could manage emotions for kids THAT easily!” - Jane“What a useful children’s book on anger for ages 3 – 5!” - AlexaThis anger book for kids walks you through conversation on how to recognize and deal with anger. It is good for parents to use in dealing with anger in children. Resolve anger issues in toddlers by teaching your child to use anger as a signal. It is also a great children’s book about calming down, with anger control techniques for kids.“I enjoyed reading this emotional book for babies!”“My son can also read this as a book about feelings for boys.”“I feel like the mom in this anger book for children.”Reading this kids book about emotions will help your child learn how to self-regulate emotions. It can help child boost emotional intelligence.“What a superb emotions book for preschool!”“I have used this anger book for preschool classes!”“This book will be useful for preschool anger management sessions.”“Lily Tames the Angry Monster” is a perfect children’s book about impulse control! It can help in facilitating how preschoolers manage their feelings. This picture book about emotions suitable for young preschoolers in understanding emotions and even for children with a speech delay!“Wow, this toddler’s book about feelings and emotions just hit the spot.”“How I wish we had this anger management book for preschoolers back then.”“As a new parent, I now feel equipped to deal with anger in childhood.”Get this children’s book about self-regulation today to help your child have a comfortable future!Click BUY NOW to add all the secrets of this children’s book about feelings to your parenting experience!
  • Lily Tames the Angry Monster: Story about simple steps to manage emotions and feelings of anger

    Daddy Dan

    Paperback (Independently published, July 12, 2020)
    Do you make these TOP-7 mistakes in raising children?(Some of them are inherent even in good parents.)(Mention: based on research of Northeastern University):#1. Placing a ban on the expression of emotions. Children’s negative feelings should be avoided altogether.#2. Believing the child should be liked by teachers, friends... A child with anger issues is not acceptable. He should always strive to please others.#3. Falsehood from parents. True toddler anger should not be hidden behind a fake smile (this is a bad way for an angry toddler). Falsification of a kid’s anger adversely affects adulthood.#4. When parents try to be an ideal example and avoid talking about mistakes, it subconsciously blocks true life and the toddler’s feelings#5. Parents believe that getting high grades is the most important key to a successful adulthood. But learning to manage your toddler’s emotions is important too.#6.“Boys don’t cry.”“Don’t be angry.”“That’s bad.” Sometimes anger in children appears about things that look silly to adults. Downplaying a child's feelings is not good.#7. Anger management with children is stressful. When your children share their feelings, for goodness sake, don’t contradict them.How can parents avoid these mistakes?“How do you deal with anger issues in children?” - Alice“Is there a guide – a kid’s book about feelings?” - Lillian“Do toddler anger issues exist?” - LewisLet's getting ideas from a feelings book for children (children’s book about anger)?This book is a great anger management book for children that can help you and your young child understand their emotions.“This emotions book for children is relatable!” - Anna“I did not know you could manage emotions for kids THAT easily!” - Jane“What a useful children’s book on anger for ages 3 – 5!” - AlexaThis anger book for kids walks you through conversation on how to recognize and deal with anger. It is good for parents to use in dealing with anger in children. Resolve anger issues in toddlers by teaching your child to use anger as a signal. It is also a great children’s book about calming down, with anger control techniques for kids.“I enjoyed reading this emotional book for babies!”“My son can also read this as a book about feelings for boys.”“I feel like the mom in this anger book for children.”Reading this kids book about emotions will help your child learn how to self-regulate emotions. It can help child boost emotional intelligence.“What a superb emotions book for preschool!”“I have used this anger book for preschool classes!”“This book will be useful for preschool anger management sessions.”“Lily Tames the Angry Monster” is a perfect children’s book about impulse control! It can help in facilitating how preschoolers manage their feelings. This picture book about emotions suitable for young preschoolers in understanding emotions and even for children with a speech delay!“Wow, this toddler’s book about feelings and emotions just hit the spot.”“How I wish we had this anger management book for preschoolers back then.”“As a new parent, I now feel equipped to deal with anger in childhood.”Get this children’s book about self-regulation today to help your child have a comfortable future!Click BUY NOW to add all the secrets of this children’s book about feelings to your parenting experience!
  • Awesome Sh*t My Drill Sergeant Said: Wit and Wisdom from America's Finest by Dan Caddy

    Dan Caddy

    Hardcover (Dey Street Books, March 15, 1788)
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  • The Reef

    David Caddy

    Paperback (Fremantle Arts Centre Press, June 1, 2005)
    Missing diamonds, a suspicious death, a dangerous reef and sinister strangersTom and Ellie have stumbled upon a real mystery, but one false move and they could be history. A shared bus trip to school each day turns to friendship when Tom helps Ellie, first with homework, and then with her grief following the death of her father under strange circumstances. But when everything reaches a terrifying climax out on the reef, it's Ellie who comes to the rescue. The Reef is an exciting adventure story from David Caddy, one of Australia's most entertaining writers for young readers. Caddys previous novels Whacko! and Smash are also available from Fremantle Arts Centre Press.
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  • Smash

    David Caddy

    Paperback (Fremantle Arts Centre Press, June 1, 2000)
    This children's book begins with Jake's headmaster crashing the school bus while out on an excursion. What follows is the hilarious, fast-paced story of an 11 year olde trying to clear his teacher from the charge of negligent driving and prove the existence of a HUGE albino kangaroo! Smash introduces its readers to issues and ideas about responsibility, friendship, the environment and relationships between kids and parents, but is written in a fun style.
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  • Smash

    David Caddy

    Audio CD (Bolinda audio, June 28, 2011)
    When a school bus crashes, Jake takes control. He saves the bus driver, calms the other kids, deals with threatening wildlife - and that's just the beginning!
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  • By Dan Caddy - Awesome Sh*t My Drill Sergeant Said: Wit and Wisdom from America'

    Dan Caddy

    Hardcover (Dey Street Books, March 15, 1900)
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  • Smash

    David Caddy

    Audio CD (Bolinda audio, June 28, 2011)
    When a school bus crashes, Jake takes control. He saves the bus driver, calms the other kids, deals with threatening wildlife - and that's just the beginning!
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