Girl with a Pearl Earring by Tracy Chevalier from Plume ($2.99) is the Kindle Deal of the Day (October 5) *Wait for price to reflect discount before 1-clicking
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Customer Review: "An amazing book that brings the story behind the Vermeer painting to life."
The New York Times bestselling novel by the author of Remarkable Creatures and The Last Runaway
Translated into thirty-nine languages and made into an Oscar-nominated film, starring Scarlett Johanson and Colin Firth
Tracy Chevalier transports readers to a bygone time and place in this richly-imagined portrait of the young woman who inspired one of Vermeer's most celebrated paintings.
History and fiction merge seamlessly in this luminous novel about artistic vision and sensual awakening. Girl with a Pearl Earring tells the story of sixteen-year-old Griet, whose life is transformed by her brief encounter with genius . . . even as she herself is immortalized in canvas and oil.
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The Icecutter's Daughter (Land of Shining Water) by Tracie Peterson from Bethany House Publishers ($2.99) is the Kindle Romance Deal of the Day (October 5) *Wait for price to reflect discount before 1-clicking
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Customer review: "This book has enough suspense to keep you captivated - lots of twists and turns all the way until the end."
Bestselling Author Unveils New Historical Series
As the lone female in a houseful of men, Merrill Krause dedicates her life to caring for her family and their business, as her dying mother asked. Besides, it suits her; she's never felt like she fits what most people expect in a girl--she'd rather work with her father's horses and assist with the ice harvest. And though she's been mostly content up to this point, a part of her wonders if there will ever be anyone who will notice her amid the bevy of brothers determined to protect her from any possible suitors.
When Rurik Jorgenson arrives in their small Minnesota town to join his uncle's carpentry business, he soon crosses paths with Merrill. But unlike other men, who are often frightened away by her older brothers, Rurik isn't intimidated by them or by Merrill's strength and lack of femininity. The attraction between them begins to build...until Rurik's former fiance shows up with wild claims that bring serious consequences to Rurik.
Can Rurik and Merrill learn to trust God--and each other--when scandal threatens their newfound love?
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Prelude to Space by Arthur C. Clarke from RosettaBooks ($0.99) is the Kindle Sci-Fi / Fantasy Deal of the Day (October 5) *Wait for price to reflect discount before 1-clicking
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Customer review: "I highly recommend this book to any Science-Fiction and Science enthusiast! It entertains, informs, and educates."
The world’s first lunar spacecraft is about to launch. The ship, Prometheus, is built from two separate components—one designed to travel from Earth’s atmosphere to the Moon and back, and the other to carry the first component through Earth’s atmosphere and into orbit. Sound familiar? That’s because it’s the basic description of the first space shuttle—well before its launch in 1971.
Prelude to Space was published in 1951—well before the first Sputnik expedition. Even so, the book is full of detailed technical descriptions and conversations regarding the possibilities of spaceflight and telecommunications satellites. Much of the technology described was actually included during the construction of the first spaceships. It’s a fascinating read—from both a fictional and a historical perspective.
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The Sling and the Stone: On War in the 21st Century by Thomas X. Hammes from Zenith Press ($2.99) is the Kindle Military & History Deal of the Day (October 4) *Wait for price to reflect discount before 1-clicking
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Customer review: "An intriguing and eye-opening look at the future of warfare."
4GW (Fourth Generation Warfare) is the only kind of war America has ever lost. And we have done so three times – in Vietnam, Lebanon, and Somalia. This form of warfare has also defeated the French in Vietnam and Algeria, and the USSR in Afghanistan…As the only Goliath left in the world, we should be worried that the world’s Davids have found a sling and stone that work." – Chapter 1, The Sling and the Stone: On War in the 21st Century. The War in Iraq. The War on Terror. These types of "asymmetrical" warfare are the conflicts of the 21st century – and show how difficult it is for the world's remaining superpower to battle insurgents and terrorists who will fight unconventionally in the face of superior military power. This change in military conflict may seem sudden.
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A Tale Dark and Grimm by Adam Gidwitz from Puffin ($2.99) is the Kindle Kids Deal of the Day (October 5) *Wait for price to reflect discount before 1-clicking
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Customer review: "This is a great alternative to your typical fairy tale."
Age Level: 10 and up | Grade Level: 5 and up
Hansel and Gretel walk out of their own story and into eight other classic Grimm (and Grimm-inspired) fairy tales. An irreverent, witty narrator leads us through encounters with witches, warlocks, dragons, and the devil himself. As the siblings roam a forest brimming with menacing foes, they learn the true story behind the famous tales, as well as how to take charge of their destinies and create their own happily ever after. Because once upon a time, fairy tales were awesome.
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Reboot by Amy Tintera from HarperCollins ($1.99) is the NOOK Daily Find (October 5)
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After being shot three times in the chest, Wren Connolly was back in action as a Reboot 178 minutes later-and that's not the strangest part: she was shot dead five years ago. Her life gets complicated once her new trainee, Callum enters the picture in Amy Tintera's gripping debut novel.
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