Affiliate Links for "arcadata"- October 2012

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FYI, Amazon has matched the Nook deal:

The Bone House (Bright Empires Series #2) by Stephen R. Lawhead also $2.99

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FYI, Kindle App Weekly Deal: True Backgammon

One of the oldest board games known, backgammon combines strategy, probability and luck. For one week only, it's just $0.99.

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Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter by Seth Grahame-Smith from Grand Central Publishing/Hachette Book Group is $2.99 (US Kindle)

Book Description

Indiana, 1818. Moonlight falls through the dense woods that surround a one-room cabin, where a nine-year-old Abraham Lincoln kneels at his suffering mother's bedside. She's been stricken with something the old-timers call "Milk Sickness."

"My baby boy..." she whispers before dying.

Only later will the grieving Abe learn that his mother's fatal affliction was actually the work of a vampire.

When the truth becomes known to young Lincoln, he writes in his journal, "henceforth my life shall be one of rigorous study and devotion. I shall become a master of mind and body. And this mastery shall have but one purpose..." Gifted with his legendary height, strength, and skill with an ax, Abe sets out on a path of vengeance that will lead him all the way to the White House.

While Abraham Lincoln is widely lauded for saving a Union and freeing millions of slaves, his valiant fight against the forces of the undead has remained in the shadows for hundreds of years. That is, until Seth Grahame-Smith stumbled upon The Secret Journal of Abraham Lincoln, and became the first living person to lay eyes on it in more than 140 years.

Using the journal as his guide and writing in the grand biographical style of Doris Kearns Goodwin and David McCullough, Seth has reconstructed the true life story of our greatest president for the first time-all while revealing the hidden history behind the Civil War and uncovering the role vampires played in the birth, growth, and near-death of our nation.

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To the Island by Meaghan Delahunt from Granta Books (£0.99) is the Amazon UK Kindle Deal of the Day (October 20) *Wait for price to reflect discount before 1-clicking

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In search of her father, whom she has never met, Lena travels from Australia to Greece. On the island of Naxos she finds him, a wary, tormented man living in self-imposed exile. To the Island is a book about the impact of larger political events on the lives of ordinary people, and how difficult it is to confront our personal and collective pasts.

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Going Organic Can Kill You (Blossom Valley Mysteries) by Staci McLaughlin from Kensington ($2.99) is the NOOK Daily Find (October 20)

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Returning home to run an organic farm and spa should be a great second career for Dana Lewis. But it's not all yoga, tofu, and wheatgrass -- especially when one of her first guests winds up dead. Now she has to discover the killer --while running the business -- before the body count gets any higher.

Break Through: Why We Can't Leave Saving the Planet to Environmentalists by Michael Shellenberger and Ted Nordhaus from Houghton Mifflin Harcourt ($1.99) is the NOOK Daily Find: Election 2012 (October 20)

Product Description

The nations that ratified the Kyoto protocol are emitting more greenhouse gasses than ever. The destruction of tropical rainforests continues unabated. Ted Nordhaus and Michael Shellenberger insist that fear-mongering has failed and environmentalists need to focus on new methods of building consensus – outlined here -- to solve these problems before they become irreparable.

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Eight Inspiring Books ($1.99 each) is the Kindle Deal of the Day (October 20) *Wait for price to reflect discount before 1-clicking

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Today's deal features a best-selling selection of memoirs and motivational books for just $1.99 each (up to 91% off). From Professor Randy Pausch's "The Last Lecture," to Michael J. Fox's "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Future," these books are filled with insightful, humorous, and helpful observations.

Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul: Stories of Life, Love and Learning (Chicken Soup for the Soul) by Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen and Kimberly Kirberger ($1.99) is the Kindle Teens Deal of the Day (October 20) *Wait for price to reflect discount before 1-clicking

Product Description

From the popular Chicken Soup for the Soul series comes an entertaining and engaging collection of stories, poems, and cartoons relating to the specific troubles that traumatize teenagers everywhere. Funny, tender, and wise, the book was written largely by teens and covers a range of issues, from dating to death.

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FYI, Amazon has matched the Nook deal:

Going Organic Can Kill You (Blossom Valley Mysteries) by Staci McLaughlin is $2.99

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Growing Up bin Laden: Osama's Wife and Son Take Us Inside Their Secret World by Jean Sasson from Oneworld Publications (£0.99) is the Amazon UK Kindle Deal of the Day (October 24) *Wait for price to reflect discount before 1-clicking

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Osama bin Laden was the western world's most wanted terrorist. Intent on secrecy at all costs, his personal life was shrouded in mystery until now. For the first time, Osama's first wife and fourth son break the silence to reveal the truth about the character and life of a man both feared and revered around the globe.

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Don't Breathe a Word with a Special Excerpt by Jennifer McMahon from HarperCollins ($1.99) is the NOOK Daily Find (October 24)

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A vanished girl, missing for fifteen years. Closely guarded family secrets reluctantly revealed. A fairy realm whose dark denizens are crossing over to influence the human world. These are the elements Jennifer McMahon (Promise Not to Tell, Island of Lost Girls) deftly weaves in this haunting novel sure to keep you up at night reading. As a special bonus, this edition includes an excerpt of the author's new book The One I Left Behind.

Crises of the Republic: Lying in Politics; Civil Disobedience; On Violence; Thoughts on Politics and Revolution by Hannah Arendt from Houghton Mifflin Harcourt ($1.99) is the NOOK Daily Find: Election 2012 (October 24)

Product Description

This collection of essays by ground-breaking political theorist Hannah Arendt considers the political problems facing America during the 1960s and 1970s as challenges the government must address or risk undermining civil liberties and its perceived honesty. A timeless critique of power's desire to obfuscate the truth for its own gain.

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The Great Crash of 1929 by John Kenneth Galbraith from Houghton Mifflin Harcourt ($1.99) is the Kindle Deal of the Day (October 24) *Wait for price to reflect discount before 1-clicking

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In America during the 1920s rampant speculation collided with record trading volumes to create the Great Crash. Every financial bubble since 1929 has been compared to this economic catastrophe. It's why this classic examination of the late'20s financial collapse has stayed in print since it became a best seller in 1955.

Six Maisy the Mouse Picture Books by Lucy Cousins ($1.99 each) is the Kindle Kids Deal of the Day (October 24) *Wait for price to reflect discount before 1-clicking

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Today only, six of Lucy Cousins's award-winning Maisy the Mouse picture books are just $1.99 each (up to 85% off). Featuring a sweet cast of characters and bright illustrations, these endearing books are popular around the world. (Available on Kindle Fire, Kindle Cloud Reader, Kindle for iPad, and Kindle for Android).

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Clarion Books ($1.99)

The Midwife's Apprentice by Karen Cushman (1996 Newbery Medal)

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt ($1.99)

The Bronze Bow by Elizabeth George Speare (1962 Newberry Medal)

Open Road ($2.99 each)

Mr. Popper's Penguins by Richard Atwater (1939 Newbery Honor)
Julie of the Wolves by Jean Craighead George (1973 Newbery Medal)
Philip Hall Likes Me. I Reckon Maybe. by Bette Greene (1975 Newbery Honor)
Strawberry Girl by Lois Lenski (1946 Newbery Medal)

Indian Captive: The Story of Mary Jemison by Lois Lenski (1942 Newbery Honor)
M.C. Higgins, the Great by Virginia Hamilton (1975 Newbery Medal)
The Planet of Junior Brown by Virginia Hamilton (1972 Newbery Honor)

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HarperCollins ($3.79 to $3.99)

SuperFreakonomics by Steven D. Levitt
The Thank You Economy by Gary Vaynerchuk
How Will You Measure Your Life? by Clayton M. Christensen
Mavericks at Work by William C. Taylor

Escape Velocity by Geoffrey A. Moore
Practically Radical by William C. Taylor
Diary of a Very Bad Year by Keith Gessen

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The Dinosaur Feather by Sissel-Jo Gazan from Quercus (£0.99) is the Amazon UK Kindle Deal of the Day (October 25) *Wait for price to reflect discount before 1-clicking

Product Description

Winner of the Best Danish Crime Novel of the Decade, The Dinosaur Feather is a first-class crime novel full of suspense and revelation. Anna Bella Nor is just two weeks away from revealing her controversial research on the evolutionary origin of birds when her supervisor Lars Helland is found dead... his tongue and a copy of her thesis in his lap.

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Dancers Among Us: A Celebration of Joy in the Everyday by Jordan Matter from Workman Publishing Company ($3.99) is the NOOK Daily Find (October 25)

Product Description

rCelebrate the body in motion! Through thrilling photographs of dancers leaping in the midst of daily life, photographer Jordan Matter shares his unique, fresh, surprising, and original view of the world. Presented in the PagePerfect format that perfectly captures every nuance of exquisite artistry, Dancers Among Us is the perfect companion for your NOOK Color or NOOK Tablet.

Still the Best Hope by Dennis Prager from HarperCollins ($1.99) is the NOOK Daily Find: Election 2012 (October 25)

Product Description

Radio talk personality and syndicated columnist Dennis Praeger delivers a passionate argument from the conservative side of the aisle, making the case that the world stands at a decision point about what culture will lead the way into the 21st century, and that America's values should unapologetically take the forefront. A fiery polemic that makes no apology for the author's deep patriotism.

*FYI, Amazon has matched this Nook deal:

Still the Best Hope by Dennis Prager also $1.99

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A Life in Stitches: Knitting My Way Through Love, Loss, and Laughter by Rachael Herron from Chronicle Books ($1.99) is the Kindle Deal of the Day (October 25) *Wait for price to reflect discount before 1-clicking

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In these 20 heartfelt essays, Rachael Herron--celebrated romance novelist by day, 911 dispatcher by night--explores how there's always a way to knit your life back together when it unravels. Honest, funny, and full of warmth, Herron's tales were inspired by something she knit or something knit for her.

Unglued: Making Wise Choices in the Midst of Raw Emotions by Lysa TerKeurst from Zondervan ($1.99) is the Kindle Deal of the Day (October 25) *Wait for price to reflect discount before 1-clicking

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New York Times best-selling author Lysa TerKeurst's book-length guide to "Making Wise Choices in the Midst of Raw Emotions" offers wholesome guidance for resolving conflict, improving communication, and responding to out-of-control situations without acting out-of-control.

Monster by Walter Dean Myers by Maureen Wright and Will Hillenbrand from Amazon Children's Publishing ($1.99) is the Kindle Teens Deal of the Day (October 25) *Wait for price to reflect discount before 1-clicking

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A Harlem drugstore owner was shot and killed in his store. The word is that 16-year-old Steve Harmon served as the lookout, and now he's on trial for murder. This gripping read is the winner of multiple awards, including the American Library Association's Best Books for Young Adults in 2000.

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Sweet Whispers, Brother Rush by Virginia Hamilton from Open Road Young Readers is $2.99

Book Description
1983 Newbery Honor

A beautiful ghost appears to a troubled teen and shows her the heartbreaking secrets of her family’s past


Fifteen-year-old Teresa has fallen in love—with a ghost. The handsome man that she’s passed on the street a few times captures her attention, and she thinks he notices her too. But when the man suddenly appears inside her home, hovering in the air and passing through solid furniture, Teresa realizes this isn’t going to be a typical crush. The ghost is Brother Rush, a man tied to Teresa’s past, who has come to show her the ways her life has special meaning, and that her problems at school and at home are not what they seem.

Johnny Tremain by Esther Hoskins Forbes from Houghton Mifflin Books for Children is $1.99 (US Kindle)

Book Description
Age Level: 9 and up | Grade Level: 4 and up

Johnny Tremain, winner of the 1943 Newbery Medal, is one of the finest historical novels ever written for children. As compelling today as it was fifty years ago, to read this riveting novel is to live through the defining events leading up to the American Revolutionary War.

Fourteen-year old Johnny Tremain, an apprentice silversmith with a bright future ahead of him, injures his hand in a tragic accident, forcing him to look for other work. In his new job as a horse-boy, riding for the patriotic newspaper, the Boston Observer, and as a messenger for the Sons of Liberty, he encounters John Hancock, Samuel Adams, and Dr. Joseph Warren. Soon Johnny is involved in the pivotal events shaping the American Revolution from the Boston Tea Party to the first shots fired at Lexington.

Powerful illustrations by American artist Michael McCurdy, bring to life Esther Forbes' quintessential novel of the American Revolution.

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Darren Shan: First Bites (Three full novels in 1 chilling collection) by Darren Shan from Little, Brown Books for Young Readers is $2.99

Book Description

Horror fans, it's time to feast on three FULL novels from Darren Shan! The New York Times bestselling author invites you to devour the first books in each of his best-loved series.

Craving something creepy? Explore the Cirque Du Freak, an underworld of grotesque creatures and bizarre beings--truly A Living Nightmare! Want another blood-curdling morsel? Uncover the gruesome untold history of Larten Crepsley, the Cirque's head vampire, and find out what led to the Birth of a Killer. Still have a taste for terror? In the Demonata's dark world, werewolves roam, and Lord Loss, a powerful demon, feeds on the pain and suffering of others. And stick around for dessert, because in a bonus sneak peak of Shan's next series, zombies invade. There's plenty of stomach-turning gore to go around!

Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies by Jared Diamond from W. W. Norton & Company is $3.90

Book Description

Winner of the Pulitzer Prize, the Phi Beta Kappa Award in Science, the Rhone-Poulenc Prize, and the Commonwealth club of California's Gold Medal.

In this "artful, informative, and delightful" (William H. McNeill, New York Review of Books) book, Jared Diamond convincingly argues that geographical and environmental factors shaped the modern world. Societies that had had a head start in food production advanced beyond the hunter-gatherer stage, and then developed religion --as well as nasty germs and potent weapons of war --and adventured on sea and land to conquer and decimate preliterate cultures. A major advance in our understanding of human societies, Guns, Germs, and Steel chronicles the way that the modern world came to be and stunningly dismantles racially based theories of human history.

Some images are not available in the Kindle edition due to rights issues.

When She Woke: A Novel by Hillary JORDAN from Algonquin Books is $1.99

Book Description

Bellwether Prize winner Hillary Jordan’s provocative new novel, When She Woke, tells the story of a stigmatized woman struggling to navigate an America of a not-too-distant future, where the line between church and state has been eradicated and convicted felons are no longer imprisoned and rehabilitated but chromed—their skin color is genetically altered to match the class of their crimes—and then released back into the population to survive as best they can. Hannah is a Red; her crime is murder.

In seeking a path to safety in an alien and hostile world, Hannah unknowingly embarks on a path of self-discovery that forces her to question the values she once held true and the righteousness of a country that politicizes faith.

The Tomb (Repairman Jack Novels) by F. Paul Wilson from Tor Books is $2.99

Book Description

Much to the chagrin of his girlfriend, Gia, Repairman Jack doesn't deal with electronic appliances--he fixes situations for people, situations that usually involve putting himself in deadly danger. His latest project is recovering a stolen necklace, which carries with it an ancient curse that may unleash a horde of Bengali demons. Jack is used to danger, but this time Gia's daughter Vicky is threatened. Can Jack overcome the curse of the yellow necklace and bring Vicky safely back home?

Legacies (Repairman Jack) by F. Paul Wilson from Wilsongs is $2.99

Book Description

The long-awaited sequel to THE TOMB. After nearly a decade and a half of refusing to bring back Repairman Jack, F. Paul Wilson finally caved in and wrote LEGACIES.

Dr. Alicia Clayton has inherited the family home, a place that holds such dark memories for her than she wants it razed. But someone will go to any lengths - even murder - to prevent that. Why? What secret does the house hold that makes it worth killing for? She hasn't enough to go to the police, so she turns to an urban mercenary known as Repairman Jack.

Who do the world’s most exciting authors turn to when they need a shot of adrenaline?

The Keep (The Adversary Cycle) by F. Paul Wilson from Wilsongs is $2.99

Book Description

The classic international bestseller in its first ebook edition.

"Something is murdering my men."

Thus reads the message received from a German commander stationed in a small castle high in the remote Transylvanian Alps. And when an elite Nazi SS extermination squad is dispatched to solve the problem, the men find a something that's both powerful and terrifying. Invisible and silent, the enemy selects one victim per night, leaving the bloodless and mutilated corpses behind to terrify its future victims. Panicked, the Nazis bring in a local expert on folklore--who just happens to be Jewish--to shed some light on the mysterious happenings. And unbeknownst to anyone, there is another visitor on his way--a man who awoke from a nightmare and immediately set out to meet his destiny.

The battle has begun: On one side, the ultimate evil created by man, and on the other...the unthinkable, unstoppable, unknowable terror that man has inevitably awakened.

Quick Fixes - tales of Repairman Jack by F. Paul Wilson from Wilsongs is $2.99

Book Description

Finally! All the Repairman Jack short fiction - many hard to find, one nigh impossible - collected for the first time.

QUICK FIXES includes:
"A Day in the Life"
"The Last Rakosh"
"Home Repairs"
"The Long Way Home"
"The Wringer"
"Interlude at Duane’s"
"Do-Gooder"
"Piney Power"
plus author introductions to each story

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Sightlines by Kathleen Jamie from Sort Of Books (£0.99) is the Amazon UK Kindle Deal of the Day (October 26) *Wait for price to reflect discount before 1-clicking

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Prize-winning poet and renowned nature writer Kathleen Jamie takes a fresh look at her native Scottish landscapes, before sailing north into iceberg-strewn seas. Her gaze swoops vertiginously too; from a countryside of cells beneath a hospital microscope, to killer whales rounding a headland, to the constellations of satellites that belie our sense of the remote.

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Sarah's Garden (A Patch of Heaven Novel) by Kelly Long from Thomas Nelson ($2.40) is the NOOK Daily Find (October 26)

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Sarah King finds the most joy when working in her Amish kitchen garden. But meeting Englisch veterinarian Grant Williams changes everything in this sparkling romance from fan-favorite author Kelly Long.

The Future of Power by Joseph S. Nye Jr. from PublicAffairs ($2.99) is the NOOK Daily Find: Election 2012 (October 26)

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The global information age will render certain indicators of power – military might, access to natural resources – increasingly obsolete. Joseph F. Nye, Sr. examines what it means for a nation to be powerful in the modern world and prescribes methods by which the United States can ensure its continued place at the top.

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Big Maria by Johnny Shaw from Thomas & Mercer ($1.99) is the Kindle Deal of the Day (October 26) *Wait for price to reflect discount before 1-clicking

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One hundred years ago a miner supposedly stashed a fortune in gold somewhere in Arizona's Chocolate Mountains, and three beat-down men are on a quest to see if the legend is real. But the area has changed, and the mountains now hold the largest military artillery range in the world.

Splat the Cat by Rob Scotton from HarperCollins ($2.99) is the Kindle Kids Deal of the Day (October 26) *Wait for price to reflect discount before 1-clicking

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It's Splat's first day of school, and he's worried he won't make friends. To help, Splat brings along his pet mouse, Seymour, who escapes. Mrs. Wimpydimple quickly takes charge and teaches everyone an important new lesson. (Available on Kindle Fire, Kindle Cloud Reader, Kindle for iPad, and Kindle for Android).

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Splat the Cat by Rob Scotton from HarperCollins

Might want to update the description on this one....

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FYI, new Kindle app Weekly Deal: Falling Blocks Halloween Edition

This arcade-style puzzle game brings new twists and strategy to 27 unique levels, and for one week only, it's just $0.99.

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FYI, Amazon matched the Nook deal:

Sarah's Garden (A Patch of Heaven Novel) by Kelly Long also $2.40