Free and Bargain Non-Fiction in April 2014

[koland]

A thread for April.

We point out free and bargain Non-Fiction titles to each other. Please don't post any self-published books*, and please do a search before posting to avoid duplicates.

In case no retailer is specifically mentioned in a post, it is safe to assume it's for Amazon US.

Be aware that many freebies are only free for a day, so grab them fast!

*Unless you have read them yourself, think they are excellent, and you're not connected to the author in any way.
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three free from B&N (two are repeats):

http://www.barnesandnoble.com/s?stor...=agate&prc=0-0

[GtrsRGr8]

Redemption: The Myth of Pet Overpopulation & the No Kill Revolution in America. By Nathan Winograd. Print list price $9.95; Digital list price $3.99. Kindle price $0.00. Four and 1/2 stars out of 5 from 93 customer reviews at the current time, and heavily awarded. http://www.amazon.com/Redemption-Myt...ion+in+America

Redemption is the story of animal sheltering in the United States, a movement that was born of compassion and then lost its way. It is the story of the 'No Kill' movement, which says we can and must stop the killing. But most of all, it is a story about believing in the community and trusting in the power of compassion.

[GtrsRGr8]

Pentatonic Licks & Sequences. By Dan Green. Kindle $0.00. http://www.amazon.com/Pentatonic-Lic...+%26+Sequences.

Climbing the K2: Kreutzer Etude #2 (Master the Classics!). By Dan Green. Kindle. $0.00. http://www.amazon.com/Climbing-K2-Kr...Classics%21%29.

Presto (Master the Classics!). By Dan Green. Kindle. $0.00. http://www.amazon.com/Presto-Master-...Classics%21%29.

Hanon for Guitar: Inside Out (Master the Classics!). By Dan Green. Kindle. $0.00. http://www.amazon.com/Hanon-Guitar-I...%3A+Inside+Out.

[samhy]

Free throughout the month: An Orchard Invisible: A Natural History of Seeds by Jonathan Silvertown

The story of seeds, in a nutshell, is a tale of evolution. From the tiny sesame that we sprinkle on our bagels to the forty-five-pound double coconut borne by the coco de mer tree, seeds are a perpetual reminder of the complexity and diversity of life on earth. With An Orchard Invisible, Jonathan Silvertown presents the oft-ignored seed with the natural history it deserves, one nearly as varied and surprising as the earth’s flora itself.

Beginning with the evolution of the first seed plant from fernlike ancestors more than 360 million years ago, Silvertown carries his tale through epochs and around the globe. In a clear and engaging style, he delves into the science of seeds: How and why do some lie dormant for years on end? How did seeds evolve? The wide variety of uses that humans have developed for seeds of all sorts also receives a fascinating look, studded with examples, including foods, oils, perfumes, and pharmaceuticals. An able guide with an eye for the unusual, Silvertown is happy to take readers on unexpected—but always interesting—tangents, from Lyme disease to human color vision to the Salem witch trials. But he never lets us forget that the driving force behind the story of seeds—its theme, even—is evolution, with its irrepressible habit of stumbling upon new solutions to the challenges of life.

University of Chicago Press

I haven't read it, but I assume that UCP isn't seen as self-published

[cromag]

Originally Posted by samhy

Free throughout the month: An Orchard Invisible: A Natural History of Seeds by Jonathan Silvertown



University of Chicago Press

I haven't read it, but I assume that UCP isn't seen as self-published

Definitely not "self-pubbed."

Unfortunately, it's a PDF. Still, it'll be readable on one of my Androids.

[AnotherCat]

Originally Posted by samhy

Free throughout the month: An Orchard Invisible: A Natural History of Seeds by Jonathan Silvertown

Thanks for that one Samhy.

A quick browse indicates it is a very attractive read and has gone straight to the top of my "to read" pile; quite an accomplishment considering that pile is over 2,000 books high :-). Although a PDF it displays just fine on my reader.

John

[Little.Egret]

Last Assault: 1944 - The Battle of the Bulge by Charles Whiting

an essential book for anyone who wants to know the real story of the battle that almost turned the tide of the war for Germany.

Charles Whiting is the author of numerous history books on the Second World War. Under the pen name of Leo Kessler he also wrote a series of bestselling military thrillers, including `Guns at Cassino' and `Valley of the Assassins'.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00J66N6R8/
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00J66N6R8/

[Gazella]

Letters from Berlin: A Story of War, Survival, and the Redeeming Power of Love and Friendship by Kerstin Lieff

“A compelling portrait of a young German girl’s WWII–era experiences” (Booklist). Margarete Dos and her family were in Berlin on the eve of World War II, and were forced to face the madness of their country. This true, stirring coming-of-age story highlights the struggles of ordinary German citizens under the Nazi regime.

$0.99 (originally $19.99)


Amazon


B&N


Deal ends: 4/5

[Gazella]

Upstairs at the White House: My Life with the First Ladies by J.B. West with Mary Lynn Kotz

This New York Times bestseller from a former White House chief usher offers an unrivaled glimpse at the White House through six presidencies. A “warm and fascinating” (New York Times) biography of the first families — particularly the first ladies — from the Roosevelts through the Nixons.

$1.99 (originally $9.99)


Amazon

B&N

Kobo


Deal ends: 4/30

[bshar489]

Originally Posted by Gazella

Upstairs at the White House: My Life with the First Ladies by J.B. West with Mary Lynn Kotz



$1.99 (originally $9.99)


Amazon

B&N

Kobo


Deal ends: 4/30

I have this book in paperback and highly recommend it. Thanks so much for the link to the ebook.

Bergette

[Gazella]

Originally Posted by bshar489

I have this book in paperback and highly recommend it. Thanks so much for the link to the ebook.



Bergette

Good to know! And you're welcome

[pendragginp]

Yes, it's a very good book.

[Connallmac]

Originally Posted by Little.Egret

Last Assault: 1944 - The Battle of the Bulge by Charles Whiting

an essential book for anyone who wants to know the real story of the battle that almost turned the tide of the war for Germany.

Anyone who falls for this nonsense clearly has swallowed the myth that the Western Allies defeated Germany, rather than the Soviets who shouldered the lion's share of the killing and dying and too often fail to receive the credit that they were due.

[koland]

Found this one late, not likely to last past tonight:

A History of the English-Speaking Peoples, Vol. 1: The Birth of Britain by Winston S. Churchill (RosettaBooks )

http://www.amazon.com/History-Englis...dp/B00CLFR6AE/

[scottken]

Originally Posted by koland

Found this one late, not likely to last past tonight:

A History of the English-Speaking Peoples, Vol. 1: The Birth of Britain by Winston S. Churchill (RosettaBooks )

http://www.amazon.com/History-Englis...dp/B00CLFR6AE/

Thanks!