FREE (and bargain) books for the NOOK - April 2011

[koland]

It's a new month and there are new freebies. Several from last month are still free, so be sure to check the previous thread, HERE.

This is the sticky thread for free and bargain books in the B&N store, or free books in EPUB format found elsewhere, for April 2011. Rather than try to update the first post with a list of all the books, which is continually changing, instead new books will be posted at the end of the thread and each month there will be a new thread, letting the old one drop off the top of the forum. Anyone can post to the thread, but there are a few rules:

1. Books may be posted from the B&N, Sony or other ebookstores, so long as they are in a nook or NOOKcolor compatible fomat.
2. Do not edit old messages to add new books. Most people read this thread by clicking to see new posts. If you edit old messages, then no one is notified of a new post and often won't see the updates when they click to see new messages. If you need to edit an old message to correct a link or other info (or even want to note a book that is no longer free), that is perfectly ok.
3. No author self-promotions or self-published books. If you are an author and posting another's author's work, it should be either a non-self-published book or one that you've read to the end and would not feel embarrassed to recommend to your mother, closest friends and priest/minister (assuming they read the same genre). In other words, the writing is exceptional (no misspellings or substituted words, grammar rules obeyed, formatting that looks good on the read screen). It isn't that we don't want you to post, but author self-promotions can overwhelm the list and a special child forum in the Deals and Bargains section has been provided for this purpose.
4. No excerpts or sample chapters (business minis are ok, so long as they are not just samples of another book).
5. Please indicate the price of any book that is not being offered free. You don't have to say "free" if one is, but it would be nice if you include that in the message. The maximum price for bargains is a bit flexible, but generally under $2 and nothing over $5, unless it is a volume that contains several titles in one and the total price per book puts it into the bargain realm or the digital price is below 25% of the list print price and 50% of the digital list price; this lets you include high priced reference books or cookbooks that are extremely heavily discounted, for one reason or another (but, let's not include books that are at $9.99 all the time, ok?).
6. If you see the genre of a book and it isn't clear from the book description that you post, please include it; conversely, if someone leaves this off, don't post to berate them, but you can post to include that info for others.
7. If you are posting a book that is free only in selected geographic regions, other than the US, please say so. For rather obvious reasons, most are going to be US restricted (since B&N restricts all their sales to US only, by address and IP). Also, if you do not have your current location set in your profile (below your name, it shows next to all of your posts), then add that to your post (as it "this is free here in Canada"). To all: please note that whether or not a book is free in a country other than the one a person is logged into is not easily discovered. The person who posts often has no way to determine that you will pay a different amount if you are in a different country. Also, prices can change minute to minute and freebies can last as little as an hour (possibly less), so always check the price before one-clicking. If you discover that a book costs more, you may leave a single comment with the country and price/restriction (for example: "This book costs $9.99 in the UK" or "Not available in Canada").
8. Try to keep chit-chat to a minimum. That will keep notifications of a new message in the thread down to (generally) only when a new book has been posted, making the thread more useful for all.

If you agree or disagree with the rules, have more to be added, etc, please send me a private message, rather than replying here. I'll discuss it with the moderators and we'll modify as needed.

[koland]

The Shepherd ($3.19 Kindle), by Ethan Cross, is currently free to download from B&N.

Book Description
Marcus Williams and Francis Ackerman Jr. both have a talent for hurting people. Marcus, a former New York City homicide detective, uses his abilities to protect others, while Ackerman uses his gifts to inflict pain and suffering. When both men become unwilling pawns in a conspiracy that reaches to the highest levels of our government, Marcus finds himself in a deadly game of cat and mouse trapped between a twisted psychopath and a vigilante with seemingly unlimited resources. Aided by a rogue FBI agent and the vigilante's beautiful daughter -a woman with whom he's quickly falling in love- Marcus must expose the deadly political conspiracy and confront his past while hunting down one of the most cunning and ruthless killers in the world.

Click HERE for the free book from B&N.

[koland]

Free from B&N this morning:
Mobile DNA: Finding Treasure in Junk, by Haig H. Kazazian
Winners Never Cheat: Even in Difficult Times, New and Expanded Edition, by Jon M. Huntsman
15 Successful Communications Lessons, from FT Press Delivers
Options for the Beginner and Beyond: Unlock the Opportunities and Minimize the Risks, by W. Edward Olmstead
The Personal Credibility Factor: How to Get It, Keep It, and Get It Back (If You?ve Lost It), by Sandy Allgeier
Get a Life, Not a Job: It's Your Time--Make the Most of It (Mini E-Book), by Paula Caligiuri
Pictures of the Mind: What the New Neuroscience Tells Us About Who We Are, by Miriam Boleyn-Fitzgerald

[koland]

Several history related deals from Sourcebooks, which are "$1.50", but have been discounted at Amazon. Only one at Kobo so far, but is only 39 cents after using the [B]KoboSpring1[/B ]coupon code.

History Buff's Guide to the Civil War ($1.20 Kindle; $1.39 Kobo; $1.50 B&N), by Thomas R. Flagel

Book Description
Do You Think You Know the Civil War?

The History Buff’s Guide to the Civil War clears the powder smoke surrounding the war that changed America forever. What were the best, the worst, the largest, and the most lethal aspects of the conflict? With over thirty annotated top ten lists and unexpected new findings, author Thomas R. Flagel will have you debating the most intriguing questions of the Civil War in no time. From the top ten causes of the war to the top ten bloodiest battles, this invaluable guide to the great war between the states will delight and inform you about one of the most crucial periods in American history.

Charles Sumner and the Coming of the Civil War ($1.20 Kindle; $1.50 B&N), by David Herbert Donald

Book Description
The Puliter-Prize winning classic and national bestseller returns!

In this brilliant biography?a Pulitzer Prize?winning national bestseller?David Herbert Donald, Harvard professor emeritus, traces Sumner's life as the nation careens toward civil war. In a period when senators often exercised more influence than presidents, Senator Charles Sumner was one of the most powerful forces in the American government and remains one of the most controversial figures in American history. His uncompromising moral standards made him a lightning rod in an era fraught with conflict.

Sumner's fight to end slavery made him a hero in the North and stirred outrage in the South. In what has been called the first blow of the Civil War, he was physically attacked by a colleague on the Senate floor. Unwavering and arrogant, Sumner refused to abandon the moral high ground, even if doing so meant the onslaught of the nation's most destructive war. He used his office and influence to transform the United States during the most contentious and violent period in the nation's history.

Charles Sumner and the Coming of the Civil War presents a remarkably different view of our bloodiest war through an insightful reevaluation of the man who stood at its center.

Rebels at the Gate: Lee and McClellan on the Front Line of a Nation Divided ($1.20 Kindle; $1.50 B&N), by W Hunter Lesser

Book Description
Rebels at the Gate is the dramatic story of the first Union victories of the Civil War and the events that caused Virginians to divide their state. In a defiant act to sustain President Lincoln's war effort, Virginia Unionists created their own state government in 1861-destined to become the new state of West Virginia.

Stealing Secrets: How a Few Daring Women Deceived Generals, Impacted Battles and Altered the Course of the Civil War ($1.20 Kindle; $1.50 B&N), by H. Donald Winkler

Book Description
Clandestine missions. Clever, devious, daring. Passionately committed to a cause.

During America’s most divisive war, both the Union and Confederacy took advantage of brave and courageous women willing to adventurously support their causes. These female spies of the Civil War participated in the world’s second-oldest profession—spying—a profession perilous in the extreme. The tales of female spies are filled with suspense, bravery, treachery, and trickery. They took enormous risks and achieved remarkable results—often in ways men could not do.

As stated on the grave marker of Union spy Elizabeth Van Lew:
“She risked everything that is dear to man—friends, fortune, comfort, health, life itself.”

Told with personality and pizzazz, author H. Donald Winkler uses primary Civil War sources such as memoirs, journals, letters, and newspaper articles, plus the latest in scholarly research, to make these incredible stories come alive.

Lincoln For President ($1.20 Kindle), by Bruce Chadwick

Book Description
The untold story of the drama, controversy, and incredible political genius of Lincoln's first presidential campaign

In May of 1860, Republican delegates gathered in Chicago for their second-ever convention, with the full expectation of electing William Seward their next presidential candidate. But waiting in the wings was a dark horse no one suspected, putting the final touches on a plan that would not only result in a most unexpected candidacy, but the most brilliant, innovative, and daring presidential campaign in American history. He went by the name of Lincoln.

Lincoln for President is the incredible story of how Lincoln overcame overwhelming odds to not only capture his party's nomination but win the presidency. His amazingly modern strategy included the first media campaign blitz, convention tactics that originated the concept of "Chicago politics," and a deft manipulation of the electoral college. His bold tactics changed forever the way presidential campaigns are won…not to mention the course of American history.

Best Little Stories from the Civil War: More than 100 true stories ($1.20 Kindle), by C. Brian Kelly, is still free from Kobo

Book Description
The Civil WAR You Never Knew...
Behind the bloody battles, strategic marches, and decorated generals lie more than 100 intensely personal, true stories you haven't heard before. In Best Little Stories from the Civil War, soldiers describe their first experiences in battle, women observe the advances and retreats of armies, spies recount their methods, and leaders reveal the reasoning behind many of their public actions. Fascinating characters come to life, including:

Former U.S. Senator Robert Toombs of Georgia, who warned the Confederate cabinet not to fall for Lincoln's trap by firing on reinforcements, thereby allowing Lincoln to claim the South had fired the first shots of the war at Fort Sumter.

Brig. Gen. Stephen A. Hurlbut, who disbanded the 13th Independent Battery, Ohio Light Artillery, scattered its men, gave its guns to other units, and ordered its officers home, accusing all of cowardly performance in battle.

Thomas N. Conrad, a Confederate spy operating in Washington, who warned Richmond of both the looming Federal Peninsula campaign in the spring of 1863 and the attack at Fredericksburg later that year.

Private Franklin Thomson of Michigan, born as Sarah Emma Edmonds, who fought in uniform for the Union during the war and later was the only female member of the postwar Union Grand Army of the Republic.

[Rocknsoul]

Karen, thanks for the Civil War books! I love history & these are great deals.

A quick question...when I get a free book from Kobo, I am able to download it easily, but the "Add to My Library" button never works. I click on it and nothing happens. This has happened with every free Kobo book, so the only books in my Kobo cloud are ones I've purchased, even for $.01.

Any thoughts?

[koland]

I log in first (actually, it prompts me to log in, I've found). When I click on Add to Library, I leave the page up for quite a while - I've found it takes 30-60 seconds for the page to update (it used to be lightning fast), showing that the book is in my library.

Here's one from another source:

Divine , by Karen Kingsbury, is free on Kindle courtesy of Christian publisher Tyndale House.

Book Description
Best-selling author Karen Kingsbury weaves another dramatic story of tragedy and redemption!

Mary Madison was a child of unspeakable horrors, a young woman society wanted to forget. Now a divine power has set Mary free to bring life-changing hope and love to battered and abused women living in the shadow of the nation's capital.

Mary is educated and redeemed, a powerful voice in Washington, D.C.—both to the politically elite and to other women like her. But she also has a past that shamed polite society. Her experiences created in her paralyzing fear, faithlessness, addiction, and promiscuity. At the crossroads of her life, only one power set Mary free and gave her a lifetime of love and hope. A power that could only be divine.

Free from ChristianBook in EPUB format.

[koland]

Oh, the other thing you can try (something I have to do if the book is at Borders, quite often), is to install the Kobo Desktop App. It's more work, as you have to search for the book in the store, then click on "Download" (a price will show instead, for non-free books). It will then download to the app (which you can minimize), then open the Kobo library and you should see the download button in your library.

[Rocknsoul]

Originally Posted by koland

Oh, the other thing you can try (something I have to do if the book is at Borders, quite often), is to install the Kobo Desktop App. It's more work, as you have to search for the book in the store, then click on "Download" (a price will show instead, for non-free books). It will then download to the app (which you can minimize), then open the Kobo library and you should see the download button in your library.

Excellent! Thanks!

[koland]

The Message: New Testament with Psalms and Proverbs ($6.39 US), by Eugene H. Peterson, is free for UK Kindle readers, courtesy of Christian publisher NavPress (UK link)

Book Description
THE POWER OF THE NEW TESTAMENT.THE PASSION OF THE PSALMS.THE WISDOM OF THE PROVERBS.

Many people assume that a book about a holy God should sound elevated, stately, and ceremonial. If this is how you've always viewed the Bible, you're about to make a surprising discovery.

The Message brings the life-changing power of the New Testament, the vibrant passion of the Psalms, and the rich, practical wisdom of Proverbs into easy-to-read modern language that echoes the rhythm and idioms of the original Greek and Hebrew. Written in the same kind of language you'd use to talk with friends, write a letter, or discuss politics, The Message preserves the authentic, earthy flavor and the expressive character of the Bible's best-loved books.

Whether you've been reading the Bible for years or are exploring it for the first time, The Message will startle and surprise you. And it will allow you to experience firsthand the same power and directness that motivated its original readers to change the course of history so many centuries ago.

Free for US customers from B&N.

[koland]

Deadworld ($4.76 US), by J.N. Duncan, is free for UK Kindle readers. (UK link)

Book Description
She's as tough as anything haunting Chicago's streets. But to deal with an inhuman power that won't stay buried, this FBI agent needs help that comes at an immortal price. . .

Jackie Rutledge has seen her share of supernatural killers. But her latest murder case is what recurring nightmares are made of. Brutally exsanguinated human victims, vanishing-into-the-ether evidence, and a city on the edge of panic mean that she and her psychic partner, Laurel, are going to need more than just backup . . .

So Jackie is fine with any help rugged P.I. Nick Anderson can give--even if that includes the impish ghost and sexy vampire who make up his team. But Nick is hiding secrets of his own. And Jackie's investigation has plunged them both into a vengeful game reaching back centuries--and up against a malevolent force hungry for more than just victory. . .

Click HERE for the free download from B&N.

[koland]

How to Make Money Marketing Your Business with Tumblr ($3.99 US), by Scott Bishop, is free for UK Kindle readers. (UK link)

Book Description
Tumblr: what it is, how it can extend your reach and deepen customer trust, and how to establish an effective Tumblr strategy for your company.

Tumblr can be a great way to jump into social media marketing. If you’re already neck deep, it’s a great way to reach an active new audience. The best part: you can feel your way around and measure results without allocating excessive time, money, and resources. Why Tumblr? Because it works.

Click HERE for the free download from B&N.

[koland]

Be a Dividend Millionaire: A Proven, Low-Risk Approach That Will Generate Income for the Long Term), by Paul Rubillo, is free in the US Kindle store and the UK Kindle store and for US customers in the B&N store.

Book Description
Master Dividend Investing: The Safe, Proven Route to Long-Term Wealth!

* Find the right stocks and avoid common dividend investing pitfalls
* Safely time your investments to maximize dividend returns
* By top investing guru Paul Rubillo, founder of Dividend.com

Struggling to build your nest egg? Dividend investing is your perfect low-risk, long-term strategy. During the past 80 years, dividends have accounted for more than 44% of the S&P’s total returns. That’s real money in your pocket–not fake “gains” that can disappear in an instant!

In Be a Dividend Millionaire, Dividend.com founder Paul Rubillo shows how to earn those real returns, quarter after quarter, year after year. Rubillo reveals how to plan your winning dividend strategy…find the right dividend stocks (and avoid common mistakes)…make dividend dates work for you…choose the right time to sell…protect returns by cutting costs…and build true long-term financial freedom!

Click HERE for the free book from B&N.

[koland]

Essential Lessons on Leadership, by Doug Lennick, Fred Kiel, Jon M. Huntsman and James F. Parker, is another collection of business books from FT Press. Also free in the UK Kindle store and for US customers in the B&N store.

Book Description
A brand new collection of essential insights for your business and career from world-renowned experts…now in a convenient e-format, at a great price!

Understand the surprisingly robust links between morality and business success — and learn how to improve both!

Learn how to succeed at the highest levels, without sacrificing the principles that make life worth living… discover why doing what’s right is the surest way to optimize and sustain business value… understand the powerful correlation between strong moral principles and business success… successfully promote “moral intelligence” throughout your organization!

From world-renowned leaders and experts, including Jon M. Huntsman, James F. Parker, Doug Lennick, and Fred Kiel

Click HERE for the free book from B&N.

[koland]

Allies and Enemies: How the World Depends on Bacteria, by Anne Maczulak, is a repeat freebie in the Kindle store (Nov '10). Also free in the UK Kindle store and for US customers in the B&N store.

Book Description
Bacteria: How they keep you alive. How they can kill you. How we can all live together happily.

Bacteria are invisible, mysterious, deadly, self-sufficient…and absolutely essential for all life, including yours. No other living things combine their elegant simplicity with their incredibly complex role: Bacteria keep us alive, supply our food, and regulate our biosphere. We can’t live a day without them, and no chemical, antibiotic, or irradiation has ever successfully eradicated them. They’re our partners, like it or not--even though some of them will happily kill us.

Allies and Enemies tells the story of this amazing, intimate partnership. Authored by Anne Maczulak, a microbiologist who’s hunted and worked with an extraordinary array of bacteria, this book offers a powerful new perspective on Earth’s oldest creatures. You’ll discover how bacteria work, how they evolve, their surprising contributions and uses, the roles they’ve played in human history, and why you can't survive without them. No form of life is more important, and in Maczulak’s hands, none is more fascinating.

Outlasted, outnumbered, outsmarted
They’ve been here four billion years—and they even outnumber you in your own body

How bacteria keep you alive…
…and how to keep them from killing you

Click HERE for the free book from B&N.

[koland]

Baby, I'm Yours ($2.39 Kindle), by Stephanie Bond, is a free pre-order from B&N currently. This is a short/story prequel to Baby, Drive South, the first in her upcoming Southern Roads Trilogy (which, so far, is only available to pre-order in paperback).

Book Description
Emory Maxwell has come home to the small town of Sweetness, Georgia, with one goal in mind—to get his childhood sweetheart Shelby Moon to marry him. They've been in love with the second grade, but Shelby's father is determined to keep his daughter in Sweetness, not moving around the country as a soldier's wife. No matter what she chooses, Shelby knows she'll hurt one of the men she loves.

But when a tornado rips through town, will she and Emory lose their chance to be together forever?

Click HERE for the free download from B&N.

The Strange Case of Finley Jayne ($2.39 Kindle), by Kady Cross, is a free pre-order from B&N currently. This is (yet another) short story/prequel for her Steampunk Chronicles series, the first of which, The Girl in the Steel Corset, will release in Hardcover next month.

Book Description
Finley Jayne knows she's not 'normal'. Normal girls don't lose time, or have something inside them that makes them capable of remarkably violent things. Her behavior has already cost her one job, so when she's offered the lofty position of companion to Phoebe, a debutante recently engaged to Lord Vincent, she accepts, despite having no experience. Lord Vincent is a man of science with his automatons and inventions, but Finley is suspicious of his motives where Phoebe is concerned. She will do anything to protect her new friend, but what she discovers is even more monstrous than anything she could have imagined…

Click HERE for the free download from B&N.