Content FREE (and bargain) books for the Kindle - June 2011

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free at Amazon.com:
How to Read Maya Hieroglyphs by John Montgomery

This comprehensive guide to deciphering Maya hieroglyphs contains a complete outline of the writing, presenting individual signs and their meanings, the script's grammatical structure and content, and explanations of the sophisticated Maya calendrical and mathematical systems.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B003CP04S8?tag=discounter-20

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Brazil: A Culinary Journey (Hippocrene Cookbook Library) by Cherie Hamilton

More than a cookbook, Brazil: A Culinary Journey explains how Amerindian, European, and African contributions have come together to form modern Brazilian cookery. The indigenous inhabitants contributed products native to the land, such as corn, cassava, and fish. The Portuguese settlers incorporated native techniques and ingredients, and introduced Portuguese staples, including sausages, olive oil, and wine. The culinary traditions were further fused with the introduction of such ingredients as palm oil and okra brought with African slaves in the twentieth century. European immigration yielded pasta and German pastries.

The largest nation in South America, Brazil is home to vast rain forests, pristine tropical beaches, the Amazon River, and one of the region's most interesting cuisines. The recipes presented in Brazil: A Culinary Journey provide a glimpse into the surprisingly diverse repertoire of Brazilian cooking, from the heavily African-influenced cuisine of the Northeast to the Southern cookery, which has been shaped by European immigration. More than 130 recipes range from Feijoada, Brazil's national dish of beans, rice, and various meats (in its many regional variations), to lesser-known dishes, such as Shrimp and Bread Pudding, Crab Soup, and Banana Brittle. Complete with b/w illustrations, photographs, and maps.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0030P1WBI?tag=discounter-20

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The Last Drop by L. Sprague de Camp

A humorous tale about a New York bartender who receives mysteriously special potions from Borneo which can make people grow or shrink depending on which one they drink. When our hero uses the potion to deal with some unfriendly mobsters, the results are comic and riotously unpredictable—including an unexpected run-in with a dogfish.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B003DL3NWK?tag=discounter-20

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Intelligence Was My Line: Inside Eisenhower's Other Command by Ralph W. Hauenstein

When Ralph Hauenstein became a reserve officer, he thought the skills he'd gained as newspaperman might be useful. Indeed, he spent World War 2 gathering information from sources as diverse as soldiers who were encouraged to report on one another and code books pulled from downed German planes. The story of Major Hauenstein's war is also the story of the European Theatre of US Operations, the American command of General Dwight D Eisenhower, who spun between ETOUSA and his international position at Allied headquarters, SHAEF, with dizzying speed. SHAEF dominates histories of the time; ETOUSA is comparatively little studied and understood, but as Hauenstein explains, we couldn't have won the war without it. Donald Markle shapes Ralph Hauenstein's remembrances into an informative, entertaining book that will spark debate among history buffs.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0030MI21Y?tag=discounter-20

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Taste of Romania: Its Cookery and Glimpses of Its History, Folklore, Art, Literature, and Poetry by Nicolae Klepper

Providing a taste of both Old World and modern Romanian culture, this book combines more than 140 traditional recipes with examples of Romania's folklore, humour, art, poetry and proverbs. Included are many classic recipes such as mamaliga, a polenta-style cornmeal and fish zacusca.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B002C1AG7M?tag=discounter-20

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Hungarian Cookbook: Old World Recipes for New World Cooks, Expanded Edition by Yolanda Nagy Fintor

Low-fat and more readily available ingredients are included in these 125 Hungarian recipes, which include classics such as "Chicken Paprika" and "Hungarian Goulash" as well as "Bean With Sausage Soup", "Walnut Torte", and "Dilled Cottage Cheese Cake". Special foods for ceremonies are also included.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00511JBBM?tag=discounter-20

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Ancient Rome in So Many Words by Christopher Francese free at the US Kindle store

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The word histories in this book use language as a window into the culture of ancient Rome. The hidden stories behind common Latin words illustrate interesting aspects of Roman life, while more rare terms shed light on noteworthy facets of this ancient culture.


Avoiding traditional caricatures of the Romans as uniquely noble or depraved, this book uses the Latin vocabulary to figure out what mattered to the Romans themselves, and how they thought about it. Interweaving quotations, anecdotes, and analysis in a lighthearted and readable way, Francese holds the mirror of language up to the obsessions and blind spots of the Romans, and by extension to some of our own as well.


* Includes word histories of almost 100 classical Latin terms
* Divided by areas of social life, such as childhood, status & class, technology, debauchery, crime & punishment, and insults
* Features common words like dignitas, plebs, and alumnus, and rare terms like fascinum, pistor, and carnifex

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Paris: An Illustrated History by Elaine Mokhtefi is free at the US Kindle store

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Paris stands as a centre of culture, a leader in fashion and art, and a focal point in the world, where ideas meet, clash, and are redefined. In this illustrated volume, the author spans Paris' history from its modest beginnings on a bit of island in the Seine to today's thriving metropolis. This book outlines the historical context of Paris' major battles waged over religion, the monarchy, and democracy; it covers the dramatic events of the French Revolution, the occupation of Paris in World War II, and the student revolts of May 1968. Additionally, it serves as a useful reference guide to Parisian landmarks.

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Sasha (A Trial of Blood and Steel, Book I) by Joel Shepherd is free at the US Kindle store

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SASHA IS A FIGHTER, THE LIKE OF WHICH THE HIGHLAND COUNTRY OF LENAYIN HAS NEVER SEEN.


Spurning her royal heritage to be raised by the great warrior, Kessligh, her exquisite swordplay astonishes all who witness it. But Sasha is still young, untested in battle and often led by her rash temper. In the complex world of Lenayin loyalties, her defiant wilfulness is attracting the wrong kind of attention.


Lenayin is a land almost divided by its two faiths: the Verenthane of the ruling classes and the pagan Goeren-yai, amongst whom Sasha now lives. The Goeren-yai worship swordplay and honour and begin to see Sasha as the great spirit the Synnich who will unite them. But Sasha is still searching for what she believes and must choose her side carefully.


When the Udalyn people -- the symbol of Goeren-yai pride and courage -- are attacked, Sasha will face her moment of testing. How will she act? Is she ready to lead? Can she be the saviour they need her to be?

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More new bargains from HarperCollins:

Rigged: The True Story of an Ivy League Kid Who Changed the World of Oil, from Wall Street to Dubai by Ben Mezrich for $1.99

Busting Vegas: A True Story of Monumental Excess, Sex, Love, Violence, and Beating the Odds by Ben Mezrich for $2.99

Ugly Americans: The True Story of the Ivy League Cowboys Who Raided the Asian Markets for Millions by Ben Mezrich for $2.99

The Miracles of Prato: A Novel by Laurie Albanese and Laura Morowitz for $1.99

Lonely: A Memoir by Emily White for $2.99

One Perfect Op: An Insider's Account of the Navy Seal Special Warfare Teams by Dennis Chalker and Kevin Dockery for $2.99

Hell Week: The Making of a SEAL by Dennis Chalker and Kevin Dockery for $2.99

With Malice Toward None: The Life of Abraham Lincoln by Stephen B. Oates for $2.99

Six Wives: The Queens of Henry VIII by David Starkey for $2.99

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More bargains from Harper Collins:

Tainted By Temptation by Katy Madison for $2.99

Comfort to the Enemy and Other Carl Webster Stories by Elmore Leonard for $2.99

Death's Sweet Embrace (Dark Brethren) by Tracey O'hara for $2.99

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Also free at Amazon.co.uk:
Thirst (Ava Delaney #1) by Claire Farrell

Ava Delaney calls herself a hybrid - a living, breathing human who happens to have vampire poison running through her veins. The only thing greater than her thirst for human blood is her capacity for guilt. She does her best to avoid the human world, for everyone's sake.

When Ava accidentally enslaves a human while saving him from a vampire, she realises she has to look for help setting him free. Despite her misgivings, she expands her world but finds herself dragged into a possible vampire civil war. With the help of some new friends with ambiguous loyalties, she tries to find a way to keep her human, and herself, alive.

At approx. 45,000 words, Thirst is the first in a series of paranormal novellas. Now comes with preview chapters of Taunt (Ava Delaney #2).

http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B004E9U9AY?tag=discounter-21

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The Steadfast Tin Soldier by Hans Christian Andersen

A fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen presented with modern illustrations. It’s a story about love at first sight. When the one-legged tin soldier saw the paper ballerina and assumed she was just like him, with one leg, falls in love with her. It’s a story of love, chance and fate.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B004ZH3RYU?tag=discounter-21

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The 39 Clues Book 1: The Maze of Bones Sneak Peek + Exclusive Bonus Card by Rick Riordan

The first book in this groundbreaking multimedia series sends readers around the world on the hunt for the 39 Clues. Written by #1 NYT bestseller Rick Riordan!

Minutes before she died Grace Cahill changed her will, leaving her decendants an impossible decision: "You have a choice - one million dollars or a clue."

Grace is the last matriarch of the Cahills, the world's most powerful family. Everyone from Napoleon to Houdini is related to the Cahills, yet the source of the family power is lost. 39 Clues hidden around the world will reveal the family's secret, but no one has been able to assemble them. Now the clue race is on, and young Amy and Dan must decide what's important: hunting clues or uncovering what REALLY happened to their parents.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004TTHEBQ?tag=discounter-20

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Surrender the Heart by MaryLu Tyndall

Relive the rich history of the War of 1812 through the eyes of Marianne Denton and Noah Brenin, who both long to please their families but neither one wishes to marry the other. Noah is determined to get his cargo to England before war breaks out, and Marianne is equally determined to have a wedding so that her inheritance can be unlocked and her destitute family saved. When their stubborn games get them captured by a British warship, can they escape and bring liberty to their country—and growing love?