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The Captain: The Journey of Derek Jeter by Ian O'Connor from Mariner Books is $2.99 (US Kindle)

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Every spring, Little Leaguers across the country mimic his stance and squabble over the right to wear his number, 2, the next number to be retired by the world’s most famous ball team. Derek Jeter is their hero. He walks in the footsteps of Ruth, Gehrig, DiMaggio, and Mantle, and someday his shadow will loom just as large. Yet he has never been the best player in baseball. In fact, he hasn’t always been the best player on his team. But his intangible grace and Jordanesque ability to play big in the biggest of postseason moments make him the face of the modern Yankee dynasty, and of America’s game.

In The Captain, best-selling author Ian O’Connor draws on extensive reporting and unique access to Jeter that has spanned some fifteen years to reveal how a biracial kid from Michigan became New York’s most beloved sports figure and the enduring symbol of the steroid-free athlete. O’Connor takes us behind the scenes of a legendary baseball life and career, from Jeter’s early struggles in the minor leagues, when homesickness and errors in the field threatened a stillborn career, to his heady days as a Yankee superstar and prince of the city who squired some of the world’s most beautiful women, to his tense battles with former best friend A-Rod. We also witness Jeter struggling to come to terms with his declining skills and the declining favor of the only organization he ever wanted to play for, leading to a contentious contract negotiation with the Yankees that left people wondering if Jeter might end his career in a uniform without pinstripes.

Derek Jeter’s march toward the Hall of Fame has been dignified and certain, but behind that leadership and hero’s grace there are hidden struggles and complexities that have never been explored, until now. As Jeter closes in on 3,000 hits, a number no Yankee has ever touched, The Captain offers an incisive, exhilarating, and revealing new look at one of the game’s greatest players in the gloaming of his career.

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The Last Continent (Discworld Book 22) by Terry Pratchett from HarperCollins is $3.99 (US Kindle)

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Something is amiss at Unseen Unversity, Ankh-Morpork's most prestigious (i.e., only) institution of higher learning. A professor is missing—but a search party is on the way! A bevy of senior wizards will follow the trail wherever it leads—even to the other side of Discworld, where the Last Continent, Fourecks, is under construction. Imagine a magical land where rain is but a myth and the ordinary is strange and the past and present run side by side. experience the terror as you encounter a Mad Dwarf, the Peach Butt, and the dreaded Meat Pie Floater.

Feel the passion as the denizens of the Last Continent learn what happens when rain falls and the rivers fill with water (it spoils regattas, for one thing). Thrill to the promise of next year's regatta, in remote, rustic Didjabringabeeralong. It'll be asolutely gujeroo (no worries).

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How Children Succeed: Grit, Curiosity, and the Hidden Power of Character by Paul Tough from Mariner Books ($2.99) is the Kindle Deal of the Day (October 5) *Wait for price to reflect discount before 1-clicking

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Customer review: "This book shows that character is a far better predictor of adult success than academic achievement."

Enter the world of Paige Mahoney, a gifted clairvoyant, a “dreamwalker,” in the year 2059. Her natural talents are considered treasonous under the current regime. Snatched away to a secret prison, she encounters another race, the Rephaim, creatures who wish to control the powers of Paige and those like her. One in particular will be assigned as her keeper, her trainer. But his motives are mysterious. To regain her freedom, Paige must learn to trust, in the prison where she is meant to die.

The e-book of the New York Times bestseller now includes an exclusive sneak peak at the second book in the series, The Mime Order.

Bride of a Scottish Warrior by Adrienne Basso from Zebra Books ($1.99) is the Kindle Romance Deal of the Day (October 5) *Wait for price to reflect discount before 1-clicking

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Customer review: "The characters were great, the romance was fantastic and the story held my interest right from the start."

A union born of duty. . .
Newly knighted Sir Ewan Gilroy needs a dowry and a wife, in that order. Though the widowed Lady Grace plans to enter a convent, squandering so much lush beauty--and such a fortune--would surely be its own sin. Grace will not be easily wooed, despite her family's urging and Ewan's famed charm. She challenges him as no woman ever dared, proving his equal in spirit and in passions. . .

Forged by desire. . .

To atone for her past, Grace vows to never remarry--least of all a brash and reckless warrior. Yet whether defending her honor or stoking desires she hardly knew she possessed, Ewan is a man beyond compare. And as their fragile trust is threatened by treachery, Grace must decide whether to reach for the happiness within her grasp--and fight for the love of her bold Highlander. . .

Please Don't Tell My Parents I'm a Supervillain by Richard Roberts from Curiosity Quills Press ($0.99) is the Kindle Sci-Fi / Fantasy Deal of the Day (October 5) *Wait for price to reflect discount before 1-clicking

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Customer review: "I would reccomend this book to anyone, the story was great and the plot and characters were fresh and fun."

Penelope Akk wants to be a superhero. She's got superhero parents. She's got the ultimate mad science power, filling her life with crazy gadgets even she doesn't understand. She has two super-powered best friends. In middle school, the line between good and evil looks clear.

In real life, nothing is that clear. All it takes is one hero's sidekick picking a fight, and Penny and her friends are labeled supervillains. In the process, Penny learns a hard lesson about villainy: She's good at it.

Criminal masterminds, heroes in power armor, bottles of dragon blood, alien war drones, shapeshifters and ghosts, no matter what the super powered world throws at her, Penny and her friends come out on top. They have to. If she can keep winning, maybe she can clear her name before her mom and dad find out.

War of the Whales: A True Story by Joshua Horwitz from Simon & Schuster ($2.99) is the Kindle Science Deal of the Day (October 5) *Wait for price to reflect discount before 1-clicking

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Customer review: "I highly recommend it for anyone who cares about animals OR just wants a really great book to read."

An Amazon Best Book of the Month, July 2014

Two men face off against an all-powerful navy—and the fate of the ocean’s most majestic creatures hangs in the balance.

"A gripping, brilliantly told tale of the secret and deadly struggle between American national security and the kings of the oceans."—Bob Woodward

War of the Whales is the gripping tale of a crusading attorney who stumbles on one of the US Navy’s best-kept secrets: a submarine detection system that floods entire ocean basins with high-intensity sound—and drives whales onto beaches. As Joel Reynolds launches a legal fight to expose and challenge the Navy program, marine biologist Ken Balcomb witnesses a mysterious mass stranding of whales near his research station in the Bahamas. Investigating this calamity, Balcomb is forced to choose between his conscience and an oath of secrecy he swore to the Navy in his youth.

When Balcomb and Reynolds team up to expose the truth behind an epidemic of mass strandings, the stage is set for an epic battle that pits admirals against activists, rogue submarines against weaponized dolphins, and national security against the need to safeguard the ocean environment. Waged in secret military labs and the nation’s highest court, War of the Whales is a real-life thriller that combines the best of legal drama, natural history, and military intrigue.

4 books in the 'Tales from Lovecraft Middle School' series by Charles Gilman from Quirk Books ($2.99 each) is the Kindle Kids Deal of the Day (October 5) *Wait for price to reflect discount before 1-clicking

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Today only, 4 books in the 'Tales from Lovecraft Middle School' series by Charles Gilman are $2.99 each.

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Cake Pops: Tips, Tricks, and Recipes for More Than 40 Irresistible Mini Treats by Bakerella (Angie Dudley) from Chronicle Books ($2.99) is the NOOK Daily Find (October 5)

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After taking an introductory cake decorating class Angie Dudley (aka Bakerella) started a blog to chronicle her adventures in baking. Soon after, she was responsible for helping make cake pops a household name. Here she's compiled 40 of her favorite fun and easy recipes (with step-by-step instructions and photos) so you can create these tasty treats at home!

Don't miss the latest from Bakerella, Cake Pops Halloween--a special NOOK Book to help you make the scariest night of the year delicious!

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IDW Comics Crossovers Sale, Up to 50% Off!

AND Last day of the Big Deal, Up to 85% Off Kindle Books SALE

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Interview with the Vampire (The Vampire Chronicles Book 1) by Anne Rice from Ballantine Books is $2.99 (US Kindle)

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Here are the confessions of a vampire. Hypnotic, shocking, and chillingly erotic, this is a novel of mesmerizing beauty and astonishing force—a story of danger and flight, of love and loss, of suspense and resolution, and of the extraordinary power of the senses. It is a novel only Anne Rice could write.

The Vampire Chronicles continue in Prince Lestat. Look for a special preview in the back of the book.

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Theodore Boone: Kid Lawyer by John Grisham from Puffin/Penguin Group is $2.99 (US Kindle)

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Age Level: 8 - 12 | Grade Level: 3 - 7

In the small city of Strattenburg, there are many lawyers, and though he’s only thirteen years old, Theo Boone thinks he’s one of them. Theo knows every judge, policeman, court clerk—and a lot about the law. He dreams of being a great trial lawyer, of a life in the courtroom.

But Theo finds himself in court much sooner than expected. Because he knows so much—maybe too much—he is suddenly dragged into the middle of a sensational murder trial. A cold-blooded killer is about to go free, and only Theo knows the truth.

The stakes are high, but Theo won’t stop until justice is served.

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Silent Voices: A Vera Stanhope Mystery by Ann Cleeves from Macmillan (£0.99) is the Amazon UK Kindle Deal of the Day (October 6) *Wait for price to reflect discount before 1-clicking

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Ann Cleeves has thrilled readers everywhere with her critically acclaimed mystery series set in the Shetland Islands, which began with the award-winning Raven Black. Now, Cleeves is back with another compelling mystery series (set in Northumberland, England). This one features detective Vera Stanhope, the lead character played by Brenda Blethyn on the hit television series “Vera.” Destined for the same kind of fame achieved by Colin Dexter’s Inspector Morse, the show is a favorite of millions of viewers in the U.K. and is available here on Netflix, PBS, and Amazon.

When Vera finds the body of a woman in the sauna of her local gym, she wonders briefly if, for once in her life, she’s uncovered a simple death of natural causes. But when a closer inspection reveals bruises around the victim’s throat, Vera’s team start their investigation. Vera and her colleagues soon uncover details in the victim’s past that may explain her untimely death. But Vera knows from experience that there’s no such thing as a simple case, and this one gets more baffling by the minute.

With pitch-perfect writing, a finely tuned mystery, and a protagonist with a complex past of her own, Silent Voices is a stand out penned by one of Britain’s most successful mystery writers.

Celtic Love Knot by Angela Britnell from Head of Zeus (£0.99) is the Amazon UK Kindle Daily Deal (October 6) *Wait for price to reflect discount before 1-clicking

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Can two tangled lives make a love knot?

Lanyon Tremayne is the outcast of his small Cornish village of St. Agnes. Susceptible to fits of temper and with a chequered past behind him, he could even be described as a bit of an ogre. But nobody knows the painful secret he hides.

Olivia Harding has learnt a thing or two about ogres. She’s a professor from Tennessee, specialising in Celtic mythology and has come to St. Agnes to research the legend of a Cornish giant – and to lay to rest a couple of painful secrets of her own.

But when Olivia meets the ruggedly handsome Lanyon, her trip to Cornwall looks set to become even more interesting. Will she get through to the man beneath the bad-tempered façade, or is Lanyon fated to be the ‘ogre’ of St. Agnes forever?

Bannockburn: The triumph of Robert the Bruce by David Cornell from Thistle Publishing (£0.99) is the Amazon UK Kindle Daily Deal (October 6) *Wait for price to reflect discount before 1-clicking

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"An excellent analysis of Edward II’s political ineptitude and Robert the Bruce’s strategic skills... Bannockburn is a terrific story." - The Times

Bannockburn was a pivotal battle in British history. It remains Scotland's most celebrated military victory and ranks as one of the most humiliating defeats England has ever suffered. As such it was a formative influence on the national identity of both countries.

Its extraordinary outcome lends Bannockburn an enduring fascination and yet there has been no major revision of the battle for almost a century. Many questions still remain unaswered. By thoroughly re-examining the sources, and by firmly placing Bannockburn in its political context, it is possible to provide answers for these questions and to begin to understand how such an extraordinary outcome was possible.

The story of Bannockburn is dominated by great historical figures such as the Black Douglas; Giles d'Argentan, the third best knight in Christendom; the notoriously incompetent Edward II; and above all by the iconic figure of Robert Bruce. Their roles in this bloody encounter are fully retraced in this book, along with the chaotic horror of the battle itself.

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No Way Back: A Novel by Matthew Klein from Pegasus ($2.99) is the Kindle Deal of the Day (October 6) *Wait for price to reflect discount before 1-clicking

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Customer review: "As the story progresses, it stays funny, but grows progressively darker and more surprising. By the end, I was mopping my brow—and any author who can pull off that trick deserves an appreciative review here. Kudos, Klein!"

In the new thriller from critics’ favorite Matthew Klein, Jimmy Thane thinks that his new job as the CEO of a failing company will help turn his life around. He should think again.

Jimmy Thane knows all about crossroads. Every time he’s faced with one he’s taken the wrong path. At the peak of his career, he chose alcohol. When his job became shaky, he turned to drugs. And when his wife lost faith in him, he turned to other women. Now, Jimmy’s clean, and he’s at a new crossroad: he’s landed the job of a CEO at a failing company in South Florida and has seven weeks to turn it around.

Except, from the moment he enters the building, he senses there’s something very wrong—the place is too quiet, too empty. When the police come calling about the disappearance of the former CEO, Jimmy begins to wonder what he got himself into.

Then he discovers surveillance equipment in his neighbor’s house, looking straight into his living room. And he begins to notice that his wife isn’t just tired, she’s terrified, and trying to hide it.

Nothing is as it seems. Jimmy no longer feels like he’s living the dream. Instead, he’s plunged into the worst kind of nightmare there is. And when he finally gets to the truth, it’s more shocking and terrifying than could be imagined.

Bent by HB Heinzer from Montlake Romance ($1.99) is the Kindle Romance Deal of the Day (October 6) *Wait for price to reflect discount before 1-clicking

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Customer review: "This was a well written story with characters that I could identify and empathize with."

There’s one thing Julia Wilson has learned in life: you can’t push aside your own dreams for anyone. Newly divorced, Julia returns to the small hometown she swore she’d left forever. She plans on enjoying the cheap rental a friend offers and staying there just long enough to figure out her next steps in life.

But before long, Julia realizes she’s made a big mistake.

A decade ago, Micah Anderson promised Julia forever but broke her heart right before she left for college. Now, Julia’s back in town, and he’s going to have to tell her the truth about why he left her—it’s impossible to hide a twelve-year-old child when you live in such a small town.

Can Julia forgive Micah and start anew? Should she try to make a relationship work if Micah’s past becomes a threat to her safety? Should she follow her dreams if it means giving up on a second chance with her first love?

2 books in the 'Magnolia Kelch' Series by Megan Powell from 47North are $1.99 each as the Kindle Sci-Fi / Fantasy Deal of the Day (October 6) *Wait for price to reflect discount before 1-clicking

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Today only, 2 books in the 'Magnolia Kelch' Series by Megan Powell are $1.99 each.

Under the Empyrean Sky
Blightborn

Secrets of Power Negotiating: 15th Anniversary Edition (Inside Secrets from a Master Negotiator) by Roger Dawson from Career Press ($1.99) is the Kindle Business & Money Deal of the Day (October 6) *Wait for price to reflect discount before 1-clicking

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Customer review: "This book is a useful how-to-negotiate guide that can help you through real business negotiations."

Roger Dawson's Secrets of Power Negotiating has changed the way American business thinks about negotiating. Thinking "win-win"—looking for that magical third solution in which everyone wins but nobody loses—can be a naive and ultimately unsuccessful approach in today's tough business environment. Power Negotiating teaches that the way you negotiate can get you everything you want and still convince the other side that they won also. This third edition has been completely revised and updated to reflect the changing dynamics of business today. New and expanded sections include:

Twenty sure-fire negotiating gambits.
How to negotiate over the telephone, by e-mail, and via instant messaging.
How to read body language.
Listening to hidden meanings in conversation.
Dealing with people from other cultures.
How to become an expert mediator.

Secrets of Power Negotiating covers every aspect of the negotiating process with practical, proven advice, from beginning steps to critical final moves: how to recognize unethical tactics, key principles of the Power Negotiating strategy, why money is not as important as everyone thinks, negotiating pressure points, understanding the other party and gaining the upper hand, and analyses of different negotiating styles.

Sitting In My Box by Dee Lillegard and Jon Agee (Illustrator) from Two Lions ($1.99) is the Kindle Kids Deal of the Day (October 6) *Wait for price to reflect discount before 1-clicking

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Customer review: "This is as very funny book with colorful illustrations any child would love."

Age Level: 3 - 5 | Grade Level: Pre-K - Kindergarten

What happens when a boy with a book, a tall giraffe, an old gray elephant, a big baboon, a grumpy lion, and a hippopotamus try to squeeze into one tiny cardboard box? Ask the flea!

Playful cartoon-like illustrations by Jon Agee follow the cumulative narrative and the boy’s imagination as he reads about different wild animals.

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DC Comics' Earth 2 Sale, $0.99 Each

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The Adventures of Captain Underpants by Dav Pilkey from Scholastic Paperbacks ($1.99) is the NOOK Daily Find (October 6)

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Age Level: 7 - 10 | Grade Level: 5 - 5

The first book in Dav Pilkey's mega-bestselling Captain Underpants series. Now with super-cool foil covers! Shiny! Fun!

George and Harold have created the greatest superhero in the history of their elementary school--and now they're going to bring him to life! Meet Captain Underpants! His true identity is so secret, even HE doesn't know who he is!

Acclaimed author and Caldecott Honor illustrator Dav Pilkey provides young readers with the adventure of a lifetime in this outrageously funny, action-packed, easy-to-read chapter book. With hilarious pictures on every page, THE ADVENTURES OF CAPTAIN UNDERPANTS is great for both beginning and chapter-book readers. And like Dav's other best-selling books of humor, it is sure to provide even the most reluctant readers with hours of fun.

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Video Kill by Joanne Fluke from Kensington Books ($2.99) is the KOBO Daily Deal (October 6)

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Lights. . .Camera. . .

With painstaking care, he "casts" his victims, each woman resembling an Alfred Hitchcock star, each killing echoing six of the legendary director's films. The only clue he leaves behind is a gruesome video of his handiwork. But the Video Killer shoots the death scenes as he believes they should have been done--with total realism. . .

Kill!

A former actress, Allison Rocca knows her husband, Tony, a screenwriter, has been extra busy lately. And news reporter Katy knows her ex, Chief Detective Sam Ladera, is desperately hunting the Video Killer. Still, each woman senses something unusual about the men's behavior. But as they attempt to find the truth, they unwittingly draw closer to the lens of a calculating madman searching for his next leading lady. . .

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Adolf Hitler: The Definitive Biography by John Toland from Anchor/Random House is $2.99 (US Kindle)

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Pulitzer Prize-winning historian John Toland’s classic, definitive biography of Adolf Hitler remains the most thorough, readable, accessible, and, as much as possible, objective account of the life of a man whose evil affect on the world in the twentieth century will always be felt.

Toland’s research provided one of the final opportunities for a historian to conduct personal interviews with over two hundred individuals intimately associated with Hitler. At a certain distance yet still with access to many of the people who enabled and who opposed the führer and his Third Reich, Toland strove to treat this life as if Hitler lived and died a hundred years before instead of within his own memory. From childhood and obscurity to his desperate end, Adolf Hitler emerges , in Toland’s words, "far more complex and contradictory . . . obsessed by his dream of cleansing Europe Jews . . . a hybrid of Prometheus and Lucifer."

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The Carpet People by Terry Pratchett from Clarion Books is $1.99 (US Kindle)

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

In the beginning, there was nothing but endless flatness. Then came the Carpet . . .

That’s the old story everyone knows and loves. But now the Carpet is home to many different tribes and peoples, and there’s a new story in the making. The story of Fray, sweeping a trail of destruction across the Carpet. The story of power-hungry mouls—and of two brothers who set out on an adventure to end all adventures when their village is flattened.

It’s a story that will come to a terrible end—if someone doesn't do something about it. If everyone doesn’t do something about it . . .

First published in 1971, this hilarious and wise novel marked the debut of the phenomenal Sir Terry Pratchett. Years later, Sir Terry revised the work, and this special collectable edition includes the updated text, his original color and black-and-white illustrations, and an exclusive story—a forerunner to The Carpet People created by the seventeen-year-old nascent writer who would become one of the world's most beloved storytellers.

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Dexter in the Dark (Dexter Morghan 3) by Jeff Lindsay from Vintage/Random House is $1.99 (US Kindle)

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In his work as a Miami crime scene investigator, Dexter Morgan is accustomed to seeing evil deeds. . . particularly because, on occasion, he commits them himself. But Dexter's happy existence is turned upside down when he is called to an unusually disturbing crime scene at the university campus. Dexter's Dark Passenger – mastermind of his homicidal prowess – immediately senses something chillingly recognizable and goes into hiding. Dexter is alone for the first time in his life, and he realizes he's being hunted by a truly sinister adversary. Meanwhile he's planning a wedding and trying to learn how to be a stepfather to his fiancé's two kids – who might just have dark tendencies themselves.

Macabre, ironic, and wonderfully entertaining, Dexter in the Dark goes deeper into the psyche of one of the freshest protagonists in recent fiction.

This edition includes an excerpt from Jeff Lindsay's Dexter's Final Cut.