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Stumbling on Wins (Bonus Content Edition) by David J. Berri from Pearson Education ($1.99) is the NOOK Daily Find (May 12)

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Move beyond Moneyball with these powerful new insights into human decision-making. Sports teams have incredible amounts of information to draw on--and powerful incentives to make the good decisions--yet make bad choices time and time again. Now, learn what matters--and what doesn't--in the world of sports and in the game of life.

Evil Genius by Catherine Jinks from Houghton Mifflin Harcourt ($1.99) is the NOOK Daily Find for Families (May 12)

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From celebrated author Catherine Jinks comes Evil Genius, the first installment of the Genius Trilogy. Cadel Piggott is a genius with a questionable moral compass, he is after all getting his degree in World Domination from the criminal mastermind Dr. Phineas Darkkon. When Cadel falls for the mysterious Kay-Lee he begins to question the moral implications of his studies, and things get complicated.

Nazareth Child (A Del Shannon Novel) by Darrell James from Midnight Ink ($1.99) is the Kindle Deal of the Day (May 12) *Wait for price to reflect discount before 1-clicking

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When the FBI discovers that agent Del Shannon's father has unexplained ties to the Nazareth Church, she's sent deep into Kentucky's Appalachian foothills to investigate its compound and the mystery of her missing mother. This intense page-turner won the 2012 Left Coast Crime Eureka Award for Best First Mystery Novel.

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What We Say Goes by Noam Chomsky from Allen & Unwin is $0.92 for Kindle (Australia)

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'An indispensable review of the hottest issues in international affairs today, with the bestselling author of Hegemony or Survival.' The Boston Globe

The world's foremost critic of US foreign policy, Noam Chomsky explores the most immediate and urgent concerns in the world and shows how they affect us all. They include Iran's challenge to the United States, the deterioration of the Israel-Palestine conflict, the ongoing occupations of Iraq and Afghanistan, the rise of China, and the growing power of the left in Latin America, as well as the increasing influence of the Democrats in US politics and its ramifications for the future. As always, Chomsky presents his ideas vividly and accessibly, with uncompromising principle and penetrating insight.

The latest volume from a long-established partnership, What We Say Goes shows once again that no interviewer engages with Noam Chomsky more effectively than David Barsamian. These interviews will inspire a new generation of readers, as well as long-time Chomsky fans eager for his latest thinking on the many crises we now confront.

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Amazon US has matched the Mother's Day Google Books deals:

The Butterfly House by Marcia Preston from Mira ($4.99)

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"I was fifteen when my mother finally told me about my father. She didn't mean to. She meant to keep it a secret forever. If she'd succeeded, it might have saved us all."

Roberta and Cynthia are destined to be best friends forever. When both your fathers are missing, you have a lot in common. Unable to cope with her alcoholic mother, Roberta finds Cynthia's house the perfect, carefree refuge.

Cynthia's mother keeps beautiful rare butterflies on her sunporch and she's everything Roberta wishes her own mother could be. But just like the delicate creatures they nurture, the women are living in a hothouse.

Years later, a hauntingly familiar stranger knocks at Roberta Dutreau's door, forcing her to begin a journey back to her childhood. But is she ready to know the truth about what happened to her, her best friend Cynthia and their mothers that tragic night ten years ago?

Woodrose Mountain (Hope's Crossing) by RaeAnne Thayne from HQN Books ($4.99)

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Evie Blanchard was at the top of her field in the city of angels. But when an emotional year forces her to walk away from her job as a physical therapist, she moves from Los Angeles to Hope's Crossing seeking a quieter life. So the last thing she needs is to get involved with the handsome, arrogant Brodie Thorne and his injured daughter, Taryn.

A self-made man and single dad, Brodie will do anything to get Taryn the rehabilitation she needs…even if it means convincing Evie to move in with them. And despite her vow to keep an emotional distance, Evie can't help but be moved by Taryn's spirit, or Brodie's determination to win her help—and her heart. With laughter, courage and more than a little help from the kindhearted people of Hope's Crossing, Taryn may get the healing she deserves—and Evie and Brodie might just find a love they never knew could exist.

Somebody to Love by Kristan Higgins from HQN Books ($4.99)

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After her father loses the family fortune in an insider-trading scheme, single mom Parker Welles is faced with some hard decisions. First order of business: go to Gideon's Cove, Maine, to sell the only thing she now owns—a decrepit house in need of some serious flipping. When her father's wingman, James Cahill, asks to go with her, she's not thrilled…even if he is fairly gorgeous and knows his way around a toolbox.

Having to fend for herself financially for the first time in her life, Parker signs on as a florist's assistant and starts to find out who she really is. Maybe James isn't the glib lawyer she always thought he was. And maybe the house isn't the only thing that needs a little TLC….

How to Rock Your Baby: And Other Timeless Tips for Modern Moms by Erin Bried from Hyperion ($4.99)

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Just what every new mother needs--100 charming and useful step-by-step how-to's, advice, and stories, culled from mothers and grandmothers throughout the ages.

As a first-time mother, Erin Bried found she had countless things to worry about. She realized she didn't want to follow the latest trends—she wanted real, time-tested advice about how to calm her baby when she cries, get her to burp after she eats, and change her diapers as quickly as humanly possible.

So she sought out real experts: mothers who've raised extraordinary children and whose simple advice has stood the test of time. Women like Esther Safran Foer, mother of novelist Jonathan Safran Foer; Elaine Maddow, mother of MSNBC host Rachel Maddow; and Sunchita Tyson, mother of astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson, among others.

Based on what she learned from these amazing moms, Erin shares time-tested ways to calm a teething baby, make homemade baby food, knit booties, lull a baby to sleep, and so much more. Written with charm, heart, and just the right amount of sass, and filled with retro illustrations, How to Rock Your Baby is the perfect gift for new mothers everywhere.

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Love, Sex, Death and Words by John Sutherland and Stephen Fende from Icon Books (£0.99) is the Amazon UK Kindle Deal of the Day (May 13) *Wait for price to reflect discount before 1-clicking

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The history of literature offers a rich and varied exploration of the human condition across the centuries. In this absorbing companion to literature's rich past, arranged by days of the year, acclaimed critics John Sutherland and Stephen Fender turn up the most inspiring, enlightening, surprising and curious artefacts literature has to offer.

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Every Day is Mother's Day by Darrin Zeer and Katy Dockrilln from Chronicle ($0.99) is the NOOK Daily Find (May 13)

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On this special day, this charming volume reminds us of a fundamental truth: we should cherish our mothers not just today, but every day. Give your mother a call or a text--or the last-minute gift of a NOOK Book--today!

The Mommy Book by Todd Parr from Little, Brown Books for Young Readers ($2.99) is the NOOK Daily Find for Families (May 13)

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From beloved children's author Todd Parr comes The Mommy Book. This wonderful picture book celebrates the diversity of moms, from moms who drive minivans to moms who drive motorcycles.

20 great novels that inspired movies from RosettaBooks ($0.99 each) is the Kindle Deal of the Day (May 13) *Wait for price to reflect discount before 1-clicking

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Today only, 20 great novels that inspired movies are just $0.99 each on Kindle.

Explore the connection between classic books and the popular films they inspired. From Richard Matheson's I Am Legend to W.P. Kinsella's Shoeless Joe--filmed as Field of Dreams--this collection presents some of the most memorable books made into movies.

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Green Heart by Alice Hoffman from Scholastic Paperbacks is $2.51 (US Kindle) *This is a 2-books-in-1 bundle

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*This bundle includes Green Angel ($4.49) and Green Witch ($9.89).

A two-fold tale of grief and hope loss and love told as only Alice Hoffman can.

When her family is lost in a terrible disaster 15-year-old Green is haunted by loss and the past. Struggling to survive in a place where nothing seems to grow and ashes are everywhere Green retreats into the ruined realm of her garden. But in destroying her feelings she also begins to destroy herself. It is only through a series of mysterious encounters that Green relearns the lessons of love and begins to heal as she tells her own story.

As she heals Green lives every day with feelings of loss. Her family is gone the boy she loves is missing and the world she once knew has been transformed by tragedy. In order to rediscover the truth about love hope and magic she must venture away from her home collecting the stories of a group of women who have been branded witches for their mysterious powers. Only through their stories will Green find her own heart's desire.

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Angelique's Descent and The Salem Branch by Lara Parker from Canvas (£0.99 each) is the Amazon UK Kindle Deal of the Day (May 14) *Wait for price to reflect discount before 1-clicking

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* Dark Shadows 1: Angelique's Descent and Dark Shadows 2: The Salem Branch are £0.99 each

The dashing heir of a New England shipping magnate, Barnabas Collins captures the heart of young Angelique amidst the sensual beauty of her island home. But Angelique's brief happiness is doomed when Barnabas deserts her and becomes engaged to another. With this one betrayal, Barnabas unleashes an evil that will torment him for all time.

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Soulless (The Parasol Protectorate) by Gail Carriger from Orbit is $0.99 (US Kindle, iTunes, Kobo)

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Alexia Tarabotti is laboring under a great many social tribulations. First, she has no soul. Second, she's a spinster whose father is both Italian and dead. Third, she was rudely attacked by a vampire, breaking all standards of social etiquette.

Where to go from there? From bad to worse apparently, for Alexia accidentally kills the vampire -- and then the appalling Lord Maccon (loud, messy, gorgeous, and werewolf) is sent by Queen Victoria to investigate.

With unexpected vampires appearing and expected vampires disappearing, everyone seems to believe Alexia responsible. Can she figure out what is actually happening to London's high society? Will her soulless ability to negate supernatural powers prove useful or just plain embarrassing? Finally, who is the real enemy, and do they have treacle tart?

SOULLESS is a comedy of manners set in Victorian London: full of werewolves, vampires, dirigibles, and tea-drinking.

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The Hungry Season by T. Greenwood from Kensington ($3.99) is the NOOK Daily Find (May 14)

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There is a kind of grief so profound, it acts like a ravenous, starving hunger. That's what's befallen the Mason family since the tragic death of their 16-year-old daughter Franny. In this evocative novel from T. Greenwood, the Masons will endure struggle and find redemption, meet new friends and face old fears, all in the space of one Vermont summer.

The Capture (Guardians of Ga'Hoole Series #1) by Kathryn Lasky from Scholastic ($1.99) is the NOOK Daily Find for Families (May 14)

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Soren is a barn owl who is pushed out of his family's nest by his older brother. He is saved from certain death on the forest floor by owls from St. Aggie's: The School for Orphaned Owls. There he meets a new friend Gylfie, together they discover that not everything at the school is as it appears and the students are being drawn into a plot for domination of the entire Owl Kingdom.

The Last Explorer: Hubert Wilkins, Hero of the Great Age of Polar Exploration by Simon Nasht from Skyhorse Publishing ($1.99) is the Kindle Deal of the Day (May 14) *Wait for price to reflect discount before 1-clicking

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This riveting biography recounts the life of the world's first truly modern explorer: Sir Hubert Wilkins. He was a celebrated reporter, pilot, spy, war hero, and scientist. Focusing on the high drama of polar exploration, Wilkins was first to fly across the Arctic and first to fly in Antarctica.

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$1.99 discounted books from the publisher Alqonquin Books:

Ellen Foster (Oprah's Book Club) by Kaye Gibbons

Dream Boy by Jim Grimsley

Joe by Larry Brown

Raney by Clyde Edgerton

Traveling While Married by Mary-Lou Weisman

Clover by Dori Sanders

Music of the Swamp (Front Porch Paperbacks) by Lewis Nordan

The Cheer Leader (Front Porch Paperbacks) by Jill McCorkle

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FYI, Amazon has matched the Nook deal:

The Hungry Season by T. Greenwood also $3.99

[pendragginp]

When I click on The Last Explorer link I get a 404 error - ?

I've tried it several times now.

[melmac]

Originally Posted by arcadata

Soulless (The Parasol Protectorate) by Gail Carriger from Orbit is $0.99 (US Kindle, iTunes, Kobo)

Also 99c at Sony

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Originally Posted by pendragginp

When I click on The Last Explorer link I get a 404 error - ?

I've tried it several times now.

I've fixed the link now. Thanks for letting me know.

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Night Train to Lisbon by Pascal Mercier from Atlantic Books (£0.99) is the Amazon UK Kindle Deal of the Day (May 15) *Wait for price to reflect discount before 1-clicking

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Raimund Gregorius finds the journal of an enigmatic Portuguese aristocrat hidden in a second-hand bookshop. With the book as his talisman, Raimund boards the night train to Lisbon on a journey to find out more about the author, whose words haunt and compel him. And as his story comes to light so, too, Gregorius himself begins his life anew.