Affiliate Links for "arcadata"- July 2012

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The Nostradamus Prophecies by Mario Reading from Corvus (£0.99) is the Amazon UK Kindle Deal of the Day (July 28) *Wait for price to reflect discount before 1-clicking

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Nostradamus wrote 1,000 prophecies. Only 942 have survived. What happened to the missing quatrains and what secrets did they contain to make it necessary for them to remain hidden? This mystery drives two men to embark on a terrifying chase through the ancient Romany encampments of France in a quest to locate the missing verses.

Bad Heir Day: A Comedy of High Class and Dire Straits by Wendy Holden from Sourcebooks ($0.99) is the NOOK Daily Find (July 28)

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While you wait for Wendy Holden's new novel Marrying Up, enjoy her madcap class conflict comedy with this story of aspiring novelist Anna who winds up working as a nanny for the family from hell. It's awful work, but then again, a meeting with the heir to a Scottish castle might make it all worthwhile...

* FYI, Amazon has matched this deal : Bad Heir Day: A Comedy of High Class and Dire Straits is also $0.99 for US Kindle

The Thief Lord by Cornelia Funke from Scholastic ($1.99) is the NOOK Daily Find for Families (July 28)

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Two orphaned brothers, Prosper and Bo, have run away to Venice, where crumbling canals and misty alleyways shelter a secret community of street urchins. Leader of this motley crew of lost children is a clever, charming boy with a dark history of his own: He calls himself the Thief Lord.

Death of a Cozy Writer (A St. Just Mystery) by G.M. Malliet from Midnight Ink ($1.99) is the Kindle Deal of the Day (July 28) *Wait for price to reflect discount before 1-clicking

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This critically acclaimed mystery from G.M. Malliet won the 2008 Agatha Award for Best First Novel. Complex and engaging, the novel follows Detective Chief Inspector St. Just as he investigates the murders of a wealthy English writer and his eldest son, and every surviving family member is a likely suspect.

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Red-Headed Stepchild (Sabina Kane) by Jaye Wells from Orbit is $0.99 (US Kindle)

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In a world where being of mixed-blood is a major liability, Sabina Kane has the only profession fit for an outcast: assassin. But, her latest mission threatens the fragile peace between the vampire and mage races and Sabina must scramble to figure out which side she's on. She's never brought her work home with her---until now.

This time, it's personal.

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Six Military History books from £0.99 up to £1.19 each (at least 76% off) is the Amazon UK Kindle Deal of the Day (July 29) *Wait for price to reflect discount before 1-clicking

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Featuring six books on military history, from World War II to the Persian Gulf to the Battle of El Alamein, and made up of first-hand accounts and retellings, these are the stories of the men and women who sacrified their lives to change the world.

Sanibel Scribbles by Christine Lemmon from Emerald Book Company ($1.99) is the NOOK Daily Find (July 29)

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Vicki Brightman thought she had all the time in the world to pursue her dreams. But after a shocking event forces her to re-evaluate her priorities, she takes an extended journey through Spain. Through the colorful cast of characters she meets--including a mysterious matador Rafael--she will learn what's truly important in life.

* FYI, Amazon has matched this deal : Sanibel Scribbles is also $1.99 for US Kindle

The Rescue (Guardians of Ga'Hoole Series #3) by Kathryn Lasky from Scholastic ($2.99) is the NOOK Daily Find for Families (July 29)

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Now that Soren has been reunited with his sister, Eglantine, he must face his next challenge: making sense of the mysterious disappearance of his mentor, Ezylryb. When Soren discovers that Ezylryb is in danger, he and his friends Gylfie, Twilight, and Digger devise a plan to save the beloved teacher.

"Hangman's Daughter" Thrillers by Oliver Pötzsch from AmazonCrossing is the Kindle Deal of the Day (July 29) *Wait for price to reflect discount before 1-clicking

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Today only, the Kindle editions of Oliver Pötzsch's internationally best-selling "Hangman's Daughter" historical thriller series are just $0.99 each, and the deluxe, hardcover version of "The Hangman's Daughter" is 60% off.

Fast-paced and chillingly detailed, these expertly researched historical thrillers follow the adventures of a hangman and his tenacious daughter. In The Hangman's Daughter, the pair investigates a murder and allegations of witchcraft, while The Dark Monk finds the two hunting an ancient treasure.

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FYI, Amazon has not only matched the Nook deal for today, they also discounted the author's other books, which makes three books at $1.99:


Sand In My Eyes
Sanibel Scribbles
Portion of the Sea

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Letters to a Friend by Diana Athill from W. W. Norton & Company is $3.99 (US Kindle)

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This epistolary memoir—rich with Diana Athill's characteristic wit, humor, elegance and honesty—describes a warm, decades-long friendship.

Diana Athill is one of our great women of letters. The renowned editor of V. S. Naipaul, Jean Rhys, and many others, she is also a celebrated memoirist whose Somewhere Towards the End was a New York Times bestseller and a National Book Critics Circle Award winner. For thirty years, Athill corresponded with the American poet Edward Field, freely sharing jokes, pleasures, and pains with her old friend. Letters to a Friend is an epistolary memoir that describes a warm, decades-long friendship. Written with intimacy and spontaneity, candor and grace, it is perhaps more revealing than any of her celebrated books.

Edited, selected, and introduced by Athill, and annotated with her own delightful notes, this collection—rich with Athill’s characteristic wit, humor, elegance, and honesty—reveals a sharply intelligent woman with a keen eye for the absurd, a brilliant turn of phrase, and a wicked sense of humor. Covering her career as an editor, the adventure of her retirement, her immersion in her own writing, and her reactions to becoming unexpectedly famous in her old age—including gossip about legendary authors and mutual friends, sharp pen-portraits, and uninhibited accounts of her relationships—Letters to a Friend describes a flourishing friendship and offers a portrait of a woman growing older without ever losing her zest for life.

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Consenting Adult by Laura Z. Hobson from Open Road is $3.79 (US Kindle)

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In the shifting social landscape of America in the 1960s, a mother struggles to understand—and accept—her son’s homosexuality

Tessa Lynn considers herself independent and progressive, a liberated woman of the 1960s. And yet, when she receives a letter from her youngest son, Jeff, informing her that he is gay, Tessa is distraught. At a time when homosexuality is regarded as a mental illness, she struggles with how best to be a parent to a gay son—and how to protect her family from the prejudices of the era.

Elegant and subtly drawn, Consenting Adult is a stunning tribute to familial bonds, and a sympathetic portrait of a mother whose best intentions are often clouded by the stereotypes of her time.

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Passionate Brood: A Novel of Richard the Lionheart and the Man Who Became Robin Hood by Margaret Campbell Barnes from Sourcebooks Landmark is $1.80 (US Kindle)

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A Spirited Retelling of King Richard the Lionheart and the Third Crusade

"Margaret Campbell Barnes has been one of the most reliable of England's historical novelists." -Chicago Tribune

In this compelling novel of love, loyalty, and lost chances, Margaret Campbell Barnes gives readers a new perspective on Richard the Lionheart's triumphs and tragedies. Drawing on folklore, Barnes explores what might have happened if King Richard's foster brother were none other than Robin Hood, a legendary figure more vibrant than most in authentic history. Thick as thieves as Richard builds a kingdom and marshals a crusade, the two clash when Robin Hood so provokes the king's white hot temper that Richard banishes him. The Passionate Brood is a tale of a man driven to win back the Holy Land, beset by the guilt of casting out his childhood friend, and shouldering the burden of being the lionhearted leader of the Plantagenets.

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A Beginner's Guide to Rakes by Suzanne Enoch from St. Martin's Paperbacks is $2.99 (US Kindle)

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“One of my very favorite authors.”—Julia Quinn

A RISQUÉ BUSINESS
All of London is abuzz with the return of the utterly alluring, recently widowed Diane Benchley. Will she remarry? What will she do with her late husband’s fortune? Sociey is shocked by her announcement—at the Grand Ball, of all places!—that she plans to open an exclusive gentleman’s gaming club in the family mansion. But no one is more stunned than the Marquis of Haybury, Oliver Warren.

AN INDECENT PROPOSAL
Years ago, Oliver and Diane shared a private indiscretion. Now Diane threatens to reveal Oliver’s most ungentlemanly secrets…unless he agrees to help her. A notorious gambler—and rake—Oliver is overqualified to educate Diane in the ways and means of running her establishment. But striking a deal with Diane might just be the biggest risk Oliver has ever taken. This time, the only thing he has to lose is his heart…

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All These Things I've Done (Birthright) by Gabrielle Zevin from Farrar, Straus and Giroux is $2.99 (US Kindle)

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Age Level: 12 and up | Grade Level: 7 and up

“Offering the excitement of a crime drama and the allure of forbidden romance, this introduction to a reluctant Godfather-in-the making will pique the interest of dystopia-hungry readers.” –Publishers Weekly

In 2083, chocolate and coffee are illegal, paper is hard to find, water is carefully rationed, and New York City is rife with crime and poverty. And yet, for Anya Balanchine, the sixteen-year-old daughter of the city's most notorious (and dead) crime boss, life is fairly routine. It consists of going to school, taking care of her siblings and her dying grandmother, trying to avoid falling in love with the new assistant D.A.'s son, and avoiding her loser ex-boyfriend. That is until her ex is accidently poisoned by the chocolate her family manufactures and the police think she's to blame. Suddenly, Anya finds herself thrust unwillingly into the spotlight--at school, in the news, and most importantly, within her mafia family.

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A Trick of Light by Karen Blomain from AmazonEncore (£0.99) is the Amazon UK Kindle Deal of the Day (July 30) *Wait for price to reflect discount before 1-clicking

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Shortly after her husband's death, Hattie Darling learns she wasn't the only woman in his life. In an attempt to make peace with her discovery, and against the advice of her friends, Hattie decides to find and confront the other woman. What follows is an emotional journey of growth as she learns to cope with the consequences of her actions.

The Modern Ayurvedic Cookbook: Healthful, Healing Recipes for Life by Amrita Sondhi from Arsenal Pulp Press ($3.99) is the NOOK Daily Find (July 30)

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Ayurveda is the Indian holistic healing tradition aimed to help achieve physical and spiritual balance. Now incorporate Ayurvedic traditions to your diet with the delectible recipes of this all-vegetarian cookbook based on the principles of fire (pitta), air (vata), and earth (kapha). A twenty-first-century approach to a five-thousand-year-old tradition, this is more than a cookbook: it's a guide to restoring your well-being.

* FYI, Amazon has matched this deal : The Modern Ayurvedic Cookbook: Healthful, Healing Recipes for Life by Amrita Sondhi is also $3.99 for US Kindle

Spirit Fighter (Son of Angels, Jonah Stone) by Jerel Law from Thomas Nelson ($1.99) is the NOOK Daily Find for Families (July 30)

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What if Nephilim-the children of angels and men-still walked the earth? And their very presence put the entire world in danger? Jonah and Eliza Stone learn that their mother is a Nephilim and that they have special powers as quarter-angels. When their mom is kidnapped by fallen angels, they must use those powers to save her.

Cat's Cradle (Kurt Vonnegut Series) by Kurt Vonnegut from RosettaBooks ($1.99) is the Kindle Deal of the Day (July 30) *Wait for price to reflect discount before 1-clicking

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Kurt Vonnegut's modern classic explores a world in the grasp of magnified human stupidity, where characters chase each other in search of the world's most important and dangerous substance: a new form of ice that freezes at room temperature. Cat's Cradle is an entertaining and sardonic look at imperialism, dogma, and greed.

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The London Train (P.S.) by Tessa Hadley from HarperCollins is $0.99 (US Kindle)

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Unsettled by the recent death of his mother, Paul sets out in search of Pia, his daughter from his first marriage, who has disappeared into the labyrinth of London. Discovering her pregnant and living illegally in a run-down council flat with a pair of Polish siblings, Paul is entranced by Pia’s excitement at living on the edge. Abandoning his second wife and their children in Wales, he joins her to begin a new life in the heart of London.

Cora, meanwhile, is running in the opposite direction, back to Cardiff, to the house she has inherited from her parents. She is escaping her marriage, and the constrictions and disappointments of her life in London. But there is a deeper reason why she cannot stay with her decent Civil Service husband—the aftershocks of which she hasn’t fully come to terms with herself.

Connecting both stories is the London train, and a chance meeting that will have immediate and far-reaching consequences for both Paul and Cora.

Flatscreen: A Novel by Adam Wilson from HarperCollins is $0.99 (US Kindle)

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Amazon Best Books of the Month, February 2012

Flatscreen tells the story of Eli Schwartz as he endures the loss of his home, the indifference of his parents, the success of his older brother, and the cruel and frequent dismissal of the opposite sex. He is a loser par excellence—pasty, soft, and high—who struggles to become a new person in a world where nothing is new.

Into this scene of apathy rolls Seymour J. Kahn. Former star of the small screen and current paraplegic sex addict, Kahn has purchased Eli’s old family home. The two begin a dangerous friendship, one that distracts from their circumstances but speeds their descent into utter debasement and, inevitably, YouTube stardom.

By story’s end, through unlikely acts of courage and kindness, roles will be reversed, reputations resurrected, and charges (hopefully) dropped. Adam Wilson writes mischief that moves the heart, and Flatscreen marks the wondrous debut of a truth-telling comic voice.

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FYI, almost all of James Rollins books are down to $3.99!

Here's his Amazon author page for a listing of all the books.

JAMES ROLLINS is the New York Times bestselling author of international thrillers, translated into more than forty languages. His Sigma series has been lauded as one of the "top crowd pleasers" (New York Times) and one of the "hottest summer reads" (People Magazine). In each novel, acclaimed for its originality, Rollins unveils unseen worlds, scientific breakthroughs, and historical secrets--and he does it all at breakneck speed and with stunning insight.

James Rollins is the author of seven thrillers in the bestselling Sigma Force series (Sandstorm, Map of Bones, Black Order, The Judas Strain, The Last Oracle, The Doomsday Key, and The Devil Colony); six individual adventure thrillers; the blockbuster movie novelization, Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull; and the Jake Ransom middle grade series (Jake Ransom and the Skull King's Shadow, Jake Ransom and the Howling Sphinx, and more coming in 2013). The eighth Sigma Force adventure, Bloodline, debuts June 26th, 2012.

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$0.99 discounts from HarperCollins:

Two for Sorrow by Nicola Upson
The Most Beautiful Walk in the World: A Pedestrian in Paris by John Baxter
Lean on Pete: A Novel (P.S.) by Willy Vlautin
Dishwasher (P.S.) by Pete Jordan
Daughters of the North by Sarah Hall

Die, My Love by Kathryn Casey
Skinny: A Novel (P.S.) by Diana Spechler
The Great Lover: A Novel (P.S.) by Jill Dawson
Everything Beautiful Began After (P.S.) by Simon Van Booy
Everything Is Wrong with Me by Jason Mulgrew

The Average American Male by Chad Kultgen
Great Philosophers Who Failed at Love by Andrew Shaffer
Seeds: One Man's Serendipitous Journey by Richard Horan
Is the Internet Changing the Way You Think? by John Brockman
Nothing: A Memoir of Insomnia by Blake Butler

His Darkest Hunger by Juliana Stone
In the Hot Zone by Kevin Sites
The Ruins of Us: A Novel (P.S.) by Keija Parssinen
Drinking Closer to Home: A Novel (P.S.) by Jessica Anya Blau

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J'adore New York: A Novel of Haute Couture and the Corner Office by Isabelle Lafleche from HarperWeekend is $2.99 (US Kindle)

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When Catherine Lambert, an effortlessly chic Parisian lawyer, receives an offer to transfer to the New York office of her prestigious firm, she unhesitatingly accepts. A dedicated follower of fashion and everything stylish, she is determined to conquer the high-flying world of Manhattan law -- and love. Catherine's dreams of glamour fizzle quickly, however, when she is faced with the hard realities of her profession. The pressure of billable hours, the incessant demands of her impossible bosses, the conspiracies of two malicious secretaries and the advances of the lecherous client prompt her to question her career choice. But then she meets Jeffrey Richardson, a powerful client, and her New York life takes on the romance she'd hoped it would -- until an unexpected request forces Catherine to re-evaluate the exclusive world she's chosen for herself.

With its insider's perspective on the dirty deals and intrigue that have darkened Wall Street's reputation, J'adore New York is a bright and funny take on the lives and laws of New York's most powerful players.

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Your Scandalous Ways by Loretta Chase from HarperCollins is $1.99 (US Kindle)

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James Cordier is all blue blood and entirely dangerous. He's a master of disguise, a brilliant thief, a first-class lover—all for King and Country—and, by gad, he's so weary of it. His last mission is to "acquire" a packet of incriminating letters from one notorious woman. Then he can return to London and meet sweet-natured heiresses—not adventuresses and fallen women.

Francesca Bonnard has weathered heartbreak, scorn, and scandal. She's independent, happy, and definitely fallen; and she's learned that "gentlemen" are more trouble than they're worth. She can also see that her wildly attractive new neighbor is bad news.

But as bad as James is, there are others far worse also searching for Francesca's letters. And suddenly nothing is simple—especially the nearly incendiary chemistry between the two most jaded, sinful souls in Europe. And just as suddenly, risking everything may be worth the prize.