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Free Will by Sam Harris from Free Press/Simon and Schuster is $3.99 (US Kindle)

Book Description

A BELIEF IN FREE WILL touches nearly everything that human beings value. It is difficult to think about law, politics, religion, public policy, intimate relationships, morality—as well as feelings of remorse or personal achievement—without first imagining that every person is the true source of his or her thoughts and actions. And yet the facts tell us that free will is an illusion.

In this enlightening book, Sam Harris argues that this truth about the human mind does not undermine morality or diminish the importance of social and political freedom, but it can and should change the way we think about some of the most important questions in life.

War Horse by Michael Morpurgo from Scholastic Press is $3.99 (US Kindle)

Book Description
Age Level: 9 and up | Grade Level: 4 and up

A powerful tale of war, redemption, and a hero's journey--now available in paperback!In 1914, Joey, a beautiful bay-red foal with a distinctive cross on his nose, is sold to the army and thrust into the midst of the war on the Western Front. With his officer, he charges toward the enemy, witnessing the horror of the battles in France. But even in the desolation of the trenches, Joey's courage touches the soldiers around him and he is able to find warmth and hope. But his heart aches for Albert, the farmer's son he left behind. Will he ever see his true master again?

What to Expect When You're Expecting: 4th Edition by Heidi Murkoff from Workman Publishing Company is $3.99 (US Kindle)

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Announcing a brand new, cover-to-cover revision of America's pregnancy bible. What to Expect When You're Expecting is a perennial New York Times bestseller and one of USA Today's 25 most influential books of the past 25 years. It's read by more than 90% of pregnant women who read a pregnancy book—the most iconic, must-have book for parents-to-be, with over 14.5 million copies in print.

Now comes the Fourth Edition, a new book for a new generation of expectant moms—featuring a new look, a fresh perspective, and a friendlier-than-ever voice. It's filled with the most up-to-date information reflecting not only what's new in pregnancy, but what's relevant to pregnant women. Heidi Murkoff has rewritten every section of the book, answering dozens of new questions and including loads of new asked-for material, such as a detailed week-by-week fetal development section in each of the monthly chapters, an expanded chapter on pre-conception, and a brand new one on carrying multiples. More comprehensive, reassuring, and empathetic than ever, the Fourth Edition incorporates the most recent developments in obstetrics and addresses the most current lifestyle trends (from tattooing and belly piercing to Botox and aromatherapy). There's more than ever on pregnancy matters practical (including an expanded section on workplace concerns), physical (with more symptoms, more solutions), emotional (more advice on riding the mood roller coaster), nutritional (from low-carb to vegan, from junk food–dependent to caffeine-addicted), and sexual (what's hot and what's not in pregnant lovemaking), as well as much more support for that very important partner in parenting, the dad-to-be.

Overflowing with tips, helpful hints, and humor (a pregnant woman's best friend), this new edition is more accessible and easier to use than ever before. It's everything parents-to-be have come to expect from What to Expect...only better?.

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Philip Hall Likes Me. I Reckon Maybe.: The Philip Hall Trilogy (Book One) (Puffin Newberry Library) by Bette Greene and Charles Lilly from Open Road Young Readers is $1.49 (US Kindle)

Book Description
Age Level: 8 and up | Grade Level: 3 and up

1975 Newbery Honor

Beth Lambert has a crush on Philip Hall, who is better than she is at just about everything—or is he?

Philip Hall is the handsomest, smartest, fastest boy in Miss Johnson’s class. He beats Beth Lambert in math, spelling, reading, sports . . . and she adores him. Beth suspects Philip likes her too, only she can’t quite get him to admit it. In fact, he won’t even invite her to his birthday party because he’s afraid the other boys will call him a sissy.

But then Beth begins to wonder: Maybe Philip only wins because she’s letting him. Maybe she could beat him at everything. That would show Philip Hall! Because if being friends with a girl is bad . . . getting beaten by a girl is much, much worse.

This ebook features an illustrated biography of Bette Greene including rare photos and never-before-seen documents from the author’s personal collection.

The Kid from Tomkinsville by John R. Tunis from Open Road Young Readers is $1.49 (US Kindle)

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Rookie pitcher Roy Tucker is full of hope for his first season with the Brooklyn Dodgers—and hope might be what the team needs most

Roy Tucker—a small-town kid from Tomkinsville, Connecticut—has quit his job at the drugstore and packed up for Dodgers training camp in Clearwater, Florida, hoping to make the team as a rookie pitcher. He expects the field to be competitive and realizes he might not pass muster, but after just one practice, he discovers just how difficult a goal he has set.

But the Dodgers are an aging team, and owner Jack MacManus is getting tired of the smart remarks from sports reporters and the manager of the rival Giants, Bill Murphy. With a little coaching and encouragement from Dave Leonard, the oldest catcher in the big leagues, this kid from Tomkinsville might be just what the team needs.

Gift by Andrea J. Buchanan from Open Road E-riginal is $1.49 (US Kindle)

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Daisy has an electrifying secret that could save her life—or kill her

High school sophomore Daisy Jones is just trying to get by unnoticed. It doesn’t help that she’s the new girl at school, lives in a trailer park, and doesn’t even own a cell phone. But there’s a good reason for all that: Daisy has a secret, unpredictable power—one only her best friend, Danielle, knows about.

Despite her “gift” (or is it a curse?), Daisy’s doing a good job of fitting in, and a gorgeous senior named Kevin even seems interested in her! But when Daisy tries to help Vivi, a mysterious classmate in a crisis, she soon discovers that her new friend has a secret of her own. Now Daisy and her friends must deal with chilling dreams and messages from the beyond. Can Daisy channel the power she’s always tried to hide, before it’s too late?

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Triple Play: A Nathan Heller Casebook by Max Allan Collins from Thomas & Mercer (£0.99) is the Amazon UK Kindle Deal of the Day (Aug 25) *Wait for price to reflect discount before 1-clicking

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Three novellas featuring Chicago-based private eye Nathan Heller. In Dying in the Post-War World, Heller returns from combat into the centre of the notorious Lipstick Killer case of 1946. In Kisses of Death the PI is hired to guard Marilyn Monroe. And in Strike Zone, Heller is hired by a zany baseball manager to investigate the 1961 murder of a famous player.

Torch by Cheryl Strayed from Houghton Mifflin Harcourt ($1.99) is the NOOK Daily Find (Aug 25)

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From Cheryl Strayed, author of the bestselling Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail, comes this tender novel of a family's shattering experience reaction to tragedy. Heartbreaking, heartwarming, and graceful, this is a story you'll cherish forever.

Kissing Hand by Audrey Penn from Tanglewood Press IN ($3.99) is the NOOK Daily Find for Families (Aug 25)

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In this contemporary classic Chester Raccoon seeks love and reassurance from his mother as he ventures out into the world to attend his very first day of school.

400+ Books for College Students up to 70% off is the Kindle Deal of the Day (Aug 25) *Wait for price to reflect discount before 1-clicking

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It's time to get ready for school, and today's diverse selection of over 400 books for college students is the perfect place to start. From essential textbooks and classic dictionaries to study and lifestyle guides, today's Daily Deal offers a diverse selection of essential books for every college-bound student. The discounts are up to 70% off yesterday's price, and the categories range from lifestyle advice books for undergraduates to textbooks for medical and law students.

The Worst-Case Scenario Series from Chronicle Books ($1.99 each) is the Kindle Kids Deal of the Day (Aug 25) *Wait for price to reflect discount before 1-clicking

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Today only, three books from this popular series are $1.99 each (74% off yesterday's price). Engaging and fun for young readers, each book features multiple endings, entertaining illustrations, and interesting facts: explore the Amazon's jungles, the glaciers of Mount Everest, or the barren terrain of Mars.

The Worst-Case Scenario Ultimate Adventure Novel: Amazon: You Decide How to Survive! (Worst Case Scenario) by David Borgenicht, Hena Khan, Yancey Labat and Ed Stafford

The Worst-Case Scenario Ultimate Adventure Novel: Everest: You Decide How to Survive! by David Borgenicht, Yancey Labat and David Morton

The Worst-Case Scenario Ultimate Adventure Novel: Mars by David Borgenicht, Yancey Labat and Robert Zubrin

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Jewel Storm (A Match 3 Puzzle Game for Kindle) by Applications Innovations ($0.99)

Angry Lines (A Matching Game for Kindle) by JoyBits($0.99)

Connect 6 (A Strategy Game for Kindle) by DQ Team ($0.99)

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FYI, Amazon has matched the Nook deal:

Torch by Cheryl Strayed is also $1.99

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Muhammad with Bonus Material: A Story of God's Messenger and the Revelation That Changed the World by Deepak Chopra from HarperOne is $3.99 (US Kindle, Pre-order)

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In this riveting novel, beloved international bestselling author Deepak Chopra captures the spellbinding life story of the great and often misunderstood Prophet.

Rooted in historical detail, Muhammad brings the Prophet to life through the eyes of those around him. A Christian hermit mystic foretells a special destiny, a pugnacious Bedouin wet nurse raises him in the desert, and a religious rebel in Mecca secretly takes the young orphan under his spiritual wing. Each voice, each chapter brings Muhammad and the creation of Islam into a new light. Muhammad's life is not a myth but an incredible true and surprisingly unknown story of a man and a moment that sparked a worldwide transformation.

This special edition of Muhammad offers a sneak preview of God which goes on sale September 25th. Chopra continues his "Enlightenment Series" by capturing the lives of ten historical prophets, saints, mystics and martyrs who are touched by a divine power. From Socrates to Joan of Arc, Rumi to Baal Shem Tov, Thomas the Apostle to Einstein, Chopra's novel brings to life the defining moments of our most influential sages, ultimately revealing to us universal lessons about the true nature of God.

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The Dinner Doctor by Anne Byrn from Workman Publishing Company is $2.99 (US Kindle)

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The doctor's back, and now she's curing dinner woes! Anne Byrn, the award-winning food writer and author of The Cake Mix Doctor and Chocolate from the Cake Mix Doctor does for dinner what she did for dessert-shows how to take common, convenient supermarket ingredients and turn them into meals that taste like they're made from scratch.

Making excellent use of the Crock-Pot and other labor-saving appliances, incorporating hundreds of shortcuts and tips, and cooking from a pantry of prepared foods--whether canned, frozen, jarred, dried, or fresh from the salad bar--the Dinner Doctor shows how to make over 200 fast and kid-friendly appetizers, salads, soups, sides, and main courses. Take, for example, a can of tuna, and think outside the sandwich: Add beans, tomato, and a vinaigrette, and it becomes a Tuscan Tuna and White Bean Salad. Turn that healthy mixture into a pasta salad with the addition of cooked penne. And make a speedy pasta supper by tossing the salad with sauteed zucchini and a generous shower of shredded Parmesan. Or, whip up a Tuna Noodle Casserole like mom used to make-but faster and healthier by lightening the traditional cream of mushroom soup with lemon juice and lowfat milk and using precooked pasta and frozen peas. There are dozens of ways to doctor deli-counter basics into stunning hors d'oeuvres. Five quick casserole toppers. Five zippy garlic breads and 30 ways to dress up frozen peas and frozen spinach. And the 15s--15 cold pasta sauces, 15 ways to doctor deli chicken, 15 meals made from summer tomatoes, and more.

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The Big Questions: Philosophy by Simon Blackburn from Quercus (£1.09) is the Amazon UK Kindle Deal of the Day (Aug 26) *Wait for price to reflect discount before 1-clicking

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In The Big Questions: Philosophy, Simon Blackburn tackles 20 questions essential to our understanding of ourselves and the world we live in. These include: Am I free? What is beauty? Can we understand each other? Can machines think? And what is the meaning of life?

The Penny: A Novel by Joyce Meyer and Deborah Bedford from Faithwords ($2.99) is the NOOK Daily Find (Aug 26)

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Sometimes even just one penny can alter the course of lives. This is the story of Jenny Blake, a young girl whose fortunes changed because the drop of a coin. Though a work of fiction, this elegant novel reminds us of a simple truth: Little decisions can transform everything.

* FYI, Amazon has matched this Nook deal:

The Penny: A Novel by Joyce Meyer and Deborah Bedford also $2.99

Curious George Home Run (Green Light Readers Level 1) by H. A. Rey from Houghton Mifflin Harcourt ($1.99) is the NOOK Daily Find for Families (Aug 26)

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George is excited to go to his first baseball game to watch his friend Marco play. While Marco concentrates on hitting his first home run, George gets to play scorekeeper. But George doesn't know in which order he should hang the numbers. With help from Marco and the girl at the snack stand, George learns about number sequence and a handy trick for putting double digits in order. During the last inning, George agrees to be a pinch runner for an injured Marco. Will he be able to add another number to the scoreboard?

The Keeper of Lost Causes: A Department Q Novel by Jussi Adler-Olsen from Plume/Penguin ($2.99) is the Kindle Deal of the Day (Aug 26) *Wait for price to reflect discount before 1-clicking

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Among Copenhagen’s best homicide detectives, Carl Mørck is unexpectedly promoted in the aftermath of a deadly gunfight. Now, in a department of one, Carl keeps a stack of cold cases company, and one in particular intrigues him: the vanishing of a liberal politician, and she may not be dead, yet.

Young Adult Novels at $1.99 each is the Kindle Kids Deal of the Day (Aug 26) *Wait for price to reflect discount before 1-clicking

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Today only, 10 books that expertly depict issues facing young people are just $1.99 each. Filled with mystery, romance, science fiction, and fantasy, this collection presents a variety of settings, from the gritty backstreets of Victorian London to the halls of a modern high school.

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The Damsel: An Alan Grofield Novel by Richard Stark from University of Chicago Press is $3.99 (US Kindle)

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Donald E. Westlake is one of the greats of crime fiction. Under the pseudonym Richard Stark, he wrote twenty-four fast-paced, hardboiled novels featuring Parker, a shrewd career criminal with a talent for heists. Using the same nom de plume, Westlake also completed a separate series in the Parker universe, starring Alan Grofield, an occasional colleague of Parker. While he shares events and characters with several Parker novels, Grofield is less calculating and more hot-blooded than Parker; think fewer guns, more dames.

Not that there isn’t violence and adventure aplenty. The Damsel begins directly after the Parker novel The Handle. Following a wounded Grofield and his damsel on a scenic, action-packed road trip from Mexico City to Acapulco, The Damsel is full of wit, adrenaline, and political intrigue.

With a new foreword by Sarah Weinman that situates the Grofield series within Westlake’s work as a whole, these novels are an exciting addition to any crime fiction fan’s library.

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The Everything Soup, Stew, and Chili Cookbook by Belinda Hulin from Adams Media is $1.99 (US Kindle)

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Creamy New England clam chowder. Hearty beef stew. Fresh vegetarian chili. Soups, stews, and chilies are comforting meals the whole family enjoys; and to top it off, they’re inexpensive to create! This cookbook includes information and cooking tips, as well as 300 mouthwatering recipes, including:

Smoked Duck and Squash Soup
Ginger Beef Soup with Dumplings
Creamy Asparagus Soup
Sirloin and Black Bean Chili
Mixed Bean Vegetarian Chili
Warm Apple-Cranberry Stew
Blackberry Stew with Sweet Biscuits
Whether you are in the mood for a chilled fruit soup on a warm summer day or a comforting meat-and-potato stew on a cold winter night, this book has everything! No matter what the season or occasion, you will find a choice that hits the spot.

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Anastasia at This Address by Lois Lowry from Houghton Mifflin Books for Children is $3.99 (US Kindle)

Book Info:

"The Newbery Medalist's irrepressible heroine is in top form as, deciding she's ready for romance, she answers a personals ad--with typically hilarious results. - Publishers Weekly"

"SWM, 28, boyish charm, inherited wealth, looking for tall young woman, nonsmoker, to share Caribbean vacations, reruns of Casablanca, and romance."

When thirteen-year-old Anastasia Krupnic sees this ad in a personal column, she decides to write back, even though it means stretching the truth more than a little bit. So what if her best friends have given up on boys. Anastasia is ready for romance. But is she ready for a pen pal who makes a shocking request? He wants to meet her!

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The Inner Circle by Brad Meltzer is $3.99 (US Kindle) *Price match to Nook Summer Weekend Reads

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The darkest secret of the U.S. Presidency is about to be revealed.

Beecher White, a young archivist for the US government, has always been the keeper of other people's stories, never a part of the story himself ...Until now. While Beecher is showing Clementine Kaye, his first childhood crush, around the National Archives, they accidentally uncover a priceless artefact - a two-hundred-year-old dictionary once belonging to George Washington. Suddenly Beecher and Clementine are entangled in a web of conspiracy and murder.

Beecher's race to learn the truth behind this mysterious treasure will lead to a code that conceals a disturbing secret from the nation's founding. A secret that some believe is worth killing for.

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Luke and Jon by Robert Williams from Faber and Faber Fiction (£0.99) is the Amazon UK Kindle Deal of the Day (Aug 27) *Wait for price to reflect discount before 1-clicking

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Luke and Jon is a coming-of-age novel about family, bereavement and how lives can change forever in a single second. Written with great power, warmth and humour, it signals a hugely engaging and original new voice. Compelling and emotionally acute, this is a unique debut.

Summer of Secrets (Seasons of the Heart) by Charlotte Hubbard from Zebra Books ($2.99) is the NOOK Daily Find (Aug 27)

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You may be eagerly awaiting Charlotte Hubbard's Autumn Winds, but summer isn't over yet! Enjoy the last days of summer by visiting the Amish town of Willow Ridge, Missouri, where Rachel Lantz prepares for her wedding, until the arrival of a strange Englisher girl claiming to be her long lost sister threatens all her plans for the future.

* FYI, Amazon has matched this Nook deal:

Summer of Secrets (Seasons of the Heart) by Charlotte Hubbard also $2.99

Otto Goes to School by Todd Parr from Little, Brown Books for Young Readers ($1.99) is the NOOK Daily Find for Families (Aug 27)

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After a breakfast of juice, cereal, and a banana split, Otto goes to school for the first time, where he makes new friends and learns how to wag his tail without knocking things over.

The Brimstone Wedding by Ruth Rendell from Open Road ($1.99) is the Kindle Deal of the Day (Aug 27) *Wait for price to reflect discount before 1-clicking

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Stuck in a loveless marriage and a troubled affair, Genevieve Warner was friendless before meeting Stella, a patient at the nursing home where Genevieve works. Stella reveals her life's story, one with a horrifying confession. As Genevieve’s life slips down the same path, she desperately tries to change her fate.

The Westing Game (Puffin Modern Classics) by Ellen Raskin from Puffin/Penguin ($2.99) is the Kindle Kids Deal of the Day (Aug 27) *Wait for price to reflect discount before 1-clicking

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When an eccentric millionaire dies mysteriously, 16 unlikely people are gathered for the reading of the will, a unique and astounding document. While accessible to young readers, this mystery's well developed characters engage in a family drama that unfolds with a complexity and sense of humor appealing to all ages.

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The Good-to-Go Cookbook: Take-along Food, Quick Suppers, and Satisfying Snacks for On-The-Go Families by Kathleen Cannata Hanna from Storey Publishing is $2.51 (US Kindle)

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Trying to wedge in a homemade dinner between soccer practice and dance recital? Serving sugary cereal—again—before rushing off to work and school?

You can feed your family quickly and economically, without falling back on frozen dinners and takeout. Here are dozens of after school snacks, portable breakfasts, complete meals, and sweet treats. Prepare running-out-the-door food in mere minutes and have dinner on the table in a half hour or less. Your teens will even have fun making afternoon mini-meals and baked goodies for sleepovers.

More than 300 family-pleasing recipes help you restore home-cooked goodness to your dining room…and your kitchen, your minivan, the kids’ school lunchroom, or even the playing field.

Wherever your family eats, let them eat homemade.

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The Magicians' Guild: The Black Magician Trilogy by Trudi Canavan from HarperCollins is $0.99 (US Kindle)

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"We should expect this young woman to be more powerful than our average novice, possibly even more powerful than the average magician."

This year, like every other, the magicians of Imardin gather to purge the city of undesirables. Cloaked in the protection of their sorcery, they move with no fear of the vagrants and miscreants who despise them and their work—until one enraged girl, barely more than a child, hurls a stone at the hated invaders . . . and effortlessly penetrates their magical shield.

What the Magicians' Guild has long dreaded has finally come to pass. There is someone outside their ranks who possesses a raw power beyond imagining, an untrained mage who must be found and schooled before she destroys herself and her city with a force she cannot yet control.