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koland · 06-01-2010, 12:06 PM

First of the Month Freebies, some are available for other ereaders as well as the Kindle.

The Irish Warrior, by Kris Kennedy

Book Description
As his men are slaughtered around him, legendary Irish warrior Finian O'Melaghlin is held captive by the despised English Lord Rardove. Struggling to break free, Finian finds aid from an unlikely source: the beautiful Senna de Valery, who is also trying to escape Rardove's bloodthirsty grasp. Risking both their lives, Senna releases Finian from his shackles so they can both flee, but their plight has just begun. . .

Seeking safe refuge, Finian and Senna have only each other to depend on for survival. Neither can deny their immediate attraction, but indulging their desires will put them both in grave danger. Finian vows to protect the woman who saved his life, but he soon learns she is a pawn in a much larger battle. For Senna has an unbreakable link to a priceless treasure many centuries old. It is the stuff from which dreams are made and for which men will kill--and not even Finian may be strong enough to save her. . .

Click HERE to get the book from B&N.

Nine Ways God Always Speaks, by Mark Herringshaw & Jennifer Schuchmann. This is only free in selected states (and presumably only in the US) and is from Christian publisher Tyndale House Publishers.

Book Description
Whether Christian or not, many people have unusual experiences, conditions, or encounters that have left them wondering, Is God trying to tell me something? The truth is, God does communicate with us all the time. We just need to learn how to hear his voice. Using stories and examples from people throughout history and today, Herringshaw and Schuchmann show readers how they can better tune in to God's voice—everywhere and every day.

His Majesty's Dragon, by Naomi Novik, makes a repeat appearance as a free book, which is a good deal for those who didn't have a Kindle in March of last year.

Book Description
Aerial combat brings a thrilling new dimension to the Napoleonic Wars as valiant warriors rise to Britain’s defense by taking to the skies . . . not aboard aircraft but atop the mighty backs of fighting dragons.

When HMS Reliant captures a French frigate and seizes its precious cargo, an unhatched dragon egg, fate sweeps Capt. Will Laurence from his seafaring life into an uncertain future–and an unexpected kinship with a most extraordinary creature. Thrust into the rarified world of the Aerial Corps as master of the dragon Temeraire, he will face a crash course in the daring tactics of airborne battle. For as France’s own dragon-borne forces rally to breach British soil in Bonaparte’s boldest gambit, Laurence and Temeraire must soar into their own baptism of fire.

Click HERE to get the download from B&N.

Click HERE to launch the Sony Library software and get the book.

Undercover Lover, by Charlene Teglia , the second of her Take Me, Lover series. As with most Samhain books, this one comes with a content warning.

Book Description
Hardwired for all kinds of action...

When Anne Parker yanks open her front door, she's armed and ready to aim cold fury at her ex. Instead, she finds herself staring up at Pete Crenshaw, a man as disarming as he is dangerous to her battered defenses. A man whose touch sends her I-remember-sex hormones soaring into the red zone.

Those hormones sure have picked a hell of a time to surge, though - with New Year's around the corner and the ex suddenly making noises about worming his way back into her life.

Pete's been biding his time. More accurately, lying in wait for precisely the right moment to take their relationship from friends to lovers. He's aware of Anne's trust issues, but it's time to make a move before she has a chance to do what she does best - overthink it.

Her ex isn't just back to make another play, though. He's after secrets Pete and his partner hide under the cover of their garage business. Pete finds his heart caught between Anne's safety and the secrets he's sworn to keep - unless he can find a way to preserve both...

Warning: This friends-to-lovers tale contains graphic and explicit episodes of mattress dancing, caveman sex, jeopardy (not the game show), Bad Words, Ninjas, ex-husbands and a happy ending.

Click HERE to get the book from B&N.

The irritating sample chapters from this one have been free for what seems like forever, but today the entire text of Outsmart!: How to Do What Your Competitors Can't, by Jim Champy, is available at no charge. You'll also get a download of an irritation sample for one of his other books (which was easy enough to permanently delete from my Kindle account; worse than irritating, though, is that it was the first chapter or so of a book and being sold for $2.39).

Book Description
Jim Champy revolutionized business with Reengineering the Corporation. Now, in Outsmart! he’s doing it again. This concise, fast-paced book shows how you can achieve breakthrough growth by consistently outsmarting your competition. Champy reveals the surprising, counterintuitive lessons learned by companies that have achieved super-high growth for at least three straight years. Drawing on the strategies of some of today’s best “high velocity” companies, he identifies eight powerful ways to compete in even the roughest marketplace. You’ll discover how to find distinctive market positions and sustainable advantages in products, services, delivery methods, and unexpected customers with unexpected needs.

* How to reignite growth by…
* Seeing what others don’t
* Breaking free of mental legacies
* Using all you know
* Changing your frame of reference
* Tapping others’ successes
* Creating order out of chaos
* Simplifying complexity
* Doing everything yourself

There is not much new in management.

But there is a lot new in business.

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koland Grand Sorcerer Posts: 8,563 Karma: 8033155 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: TN, USA Device: kindle(all), nook, nookcolor, Sony, Kobo, epic, iphone, iPad, pc	First of the Month Freebies, some are available for other ereaders as well as the Kindle. The Irish Warrior, by Kris Kennedy Book Description As his men are slaughtered around him, legendary Irish warrior Finian O'Melaghlin is held captive by the despised English Lord Rardove. Struggling to break free, Finian finds aid from an unlikely source: the beautiful Senna de Valery, who is also trying to escape Rardove's bloodthirsty grasp. Risking both their lives, Senna releases Finian from his shackles so they can both flee, but their plight has just begun. . . Seeking safe refuge, Finian and Senna have only each other to depend on for survival. Neither can deny their immediate attraction, but indulging their desires will put them both in grave danger. Finian vows to protect the woman who saved his life, but he soon learns she is a pawn in a much larger battle. For Senna has an unbreakable link to a priceless treasure many centuries old. It is the stuff from which dreams are made and for which men will kill--and not even Finian may be strong enough to save her. . . Click HERE to get the book from B&N. Nine Ways God Always Speaks, by Mark Herringshaw & Jennifer Schuchmann. This is only free in selected states (and presumably only in the US) and is from Christian publisher Tyndale House Publishers. Book Description Whether Christian or not, many people have unusual experiences, conditions, or encounters that have left them wondering, Is God trying to tell me something? The truth is, God does communicate with us all the time. We just need to learn how to hear his voice. Using stories and examples from people throughout history and today, Herringshaw and Schuchmann show readers how they can better tune in to God's voice—everywhere and every day. His Majesty's Dragon, by Naomi Novik, makes a repeat appearance as a free book, which is a good deal for those who didn't have a Kindle in March of last year. Book Description Aerial combat brings a thrilling new dimension to the Napoleonic Wars as valiant warriors rise to Britain’s defense by taking to the skies . . . not aboard aircraft but atop the mighty backs of fighting dragons. When HMS Reliant captures a French frigate and seizes its precious cargo, an unhatched dragon egg, fate sweeps Capt. Will Laurence from his seafaring life into an uncertain future–and an unexpected kinship with a most extraordinary creature. Thrust into the rarified world of the Aerial Corps as master of the dragon Temeraire, he will face a crash course in the daring tactics of airborne battle. For as France’s own dragon-borne forces rally to breach British soil in Bonaparte’s boldest gambit, Laurence and Temeraire must soar into their own baptism of fire. Click HERE to get the download from B&N. Click HERE to launch the Sony Library software and get the book. Undercover Lover, by Charlene Teglia , the second of her Take Me, Lover series. As with most Samhain books, this one comes with a content warning. Book Description Hardwired for all kinds of action... When Anne Parker yanks open her front door, she's armed and ready to aim cold fury at her ex. Instead, she finds herself staring up at Pete Crenshaw, a man as disarming as he is dangerous to her battered defenses. A man whose touch sends her I-remember-sex hormones soaring into the red zone. Those hormones sure have picked a hell of a time to surge, though - with New Year's around the corner and the ex suddenly making noises about worming his way back into her life. Pete's been biding his time. More accurately, lying in wait for precisely the right moment to take their relationship from friends to lovers. He's aware of Anne's trust issues, but it's time to make a move before she has a chance to do what she does best - overthink it. Her ex isn't just back to make another play, though. He's after secrets Pete and his partner hide under the cover of their garage business. Pete finds his heart caught between Anne's safety and the secrets he's sworn to keep - unless he can find a way to preserve both... Warning: This friends-to-lovers tale contains graphic and explicit episodes of mattress dancing, caveman sex, jeopardy (not the game show), Bad Words, Ninjas, ex-husbands and a happy ending. Click HERE to get the book from B&N. The irritating sample chapters from this one have been free for what seems like forever, but today the entire text of Outsmart!: How to Do What Your Competitors Can't, by Jim Champy, is available at no charge. You'll also get a download of an irritation sample for one of his other books (which was easy enough to permanently delete from my Kindle account; worse than irritating, though, is that it was the first chapter or so of a book and being sold for $2.39). Book Description Jim Champy revolutionized business with Reengineering the Corporation. Now, in Outsmart! he’s doing it again. This concise, fast-paced book shows how you can achieve breakthrough growth by consistently outsmarting your competition. Champy reveals the surprising, counterintuitive lessons learned by companies that have achieved super-high growth for at least three straight years. Drawing on the strategies of some of today’s best “high velocity” companies, he identifies eight powerful ways to compete in even the roughest marketplace. You’ll discover how to find distinctive market positions and sustainable advantages in products, services, delivery methods, and unexpected customers with unexpected needs. * How to reignite growth by… * Seeing what others don’t * Breaking free of mental legacies * Using all you know * Changing your frame of reference * Tapping others’ successes * Creating order out of chaos * Simplifying complexity * Doing everything yourself There is not much new in management. But there is a lot new in business. Last edited by koland; 06-01-2010 at 12:21 PM.