My notes on free books

The Amazon Top 100 Free Kindle Book List for Today
[Amazon has several times changed the actual link to the top 100 free books. This link has not changed. You will have to select the top 100 free tab yourself.]


The Gauguin Connection (Book 1) (Genevieve Lenard)
Murdered artists. Masterful forgeries. Art crime at its worst.

As an insurance investigator and world renowned expert in nonverbal communication, Dr Genevieve Lenard faces the daily challenge of living a successful, independent life. Particularly because she has to deal with her high functioning Autism. Nothing - not her studies, her high IQ or her astounding analytical skills - prepared her for the changes about to take place in her life.

It started as a favour to help her boss' acerbic friend look into the murder of a young artist, but soon it proves to be far more complex. Forced out of her predictable routines, safe environment and limited social interaction, Genevieve is thrown into exploring the meaning of friendship, expanding her social definitions, and for the first time in her life be part of a team in a race to stop more artists from being murdered.


5 star:(505)
4 star:(200)
3 star:(61)
2 star:(27)
1 star:(15)

[#3. A recent Bookbub selection. Lots of 4 and 5 star reviews.]

Post-Human Series Books 1-4
What's better than reading Amazon Kindle's most popular exclusive science fiction series of 2012/2014? Reading it in one collected edition...for FREE! David Simpson's Post-Human Series has been downloaded over 400,000 times in the last two years, delighting readers with an action-packed series filled to the brim with nanobots, A.I., androids, post-humans, cyborgs, and a cast of likeable characters and star-crossed love that you won't be able to resist. All that and it's thought-provoking and philosophical too! Ready to get hooked? Then download the series here and experience it for yourself!


5 star:(582)
4 star:(178)
3 star:(59)
2 star:(16)
1 star:(21)

[#14. This anthology has been free before but I never got around to reading it. Lots of good reviews though.]

Protein Bars at Home: Healthy DIY Protein Bar Recipes - A Homemade Protein Diet Cookbook for Fitness, Weight Lifting, Building Muscles and Nutritious Personal Training
In this book you will discover delicious protein bar recipes.
Choose among various recipes and prepare outstanding healthy food.

Millions of Americans rush home after work, wondering what they will feed their families.
They may be exhausted from their full day and then have to run off to other family activities for the night.
It can be difficult to figure out what meals will fill the family up.
Most of these families will take the easy route and take their families to a fast food restaurant on their way to the next event.
This idea can get really expensive and is horrible on the health for everyone in the family.

Instead of falling into this rut, check out this cookbook instead.
It is part of a line of cookbooks meant to make your supper decision much easier.
Inside are recipes that you can pick up after work and get a meal on the table for your family in no time.
Check it out and see just how tasty and easy making dinner for your family can be!


Download it now and discover the amazing world of:

Pretzel and Peanut Butter Bars

Banana Oat Protein Bars

German Chocolate Bars

Simple, tasty and amazing protein bar recipes that are easy to prepare


5 star:(4)
4 star:(0)
3 star:(0)
2 star:(0)
1 star:(1)

[#52. The 1-star review suggests many of the recipes for protein bars have a lot of sugar, something that afflicts most commercial protein bars as well. I have not looked at the book so it is hard for me to tell. All five of the reviews were put up yesterday, which is a bit of a red flag.]

My notes on free books

The Amazon Top 100 Free Kindle Book List for Today
[Amazon has several times changed the actual link to the top 100 free books. This link has not changed. You will have to select the top 100 free tab yourself.]

Reaper's Deliverance (Book 1, Grim Alliance Series) (The Grim Alliance)
When Ryder dies in a horrific motorbike accident, he’s left facing a choice. Go onto his next life, more terrible than his last, or become…a Reaper.

Ryder’s life has little meaning to him. A violent hedonist who left his broken childhood behind, he would rather spend his time chasing women and smashing up bars than consider his future. But when it all comes to an abrupt end, he’s forced to make a decision that changes everything.

Elizabeth is a single mother, and the light of her life, her son Thomas, is terminally ill. With no time for a job, a normal social life, and definitely not a relationship, her world is turned upside-down when Ryder strides in with his biker boots. She’s always known there was something more to the universe than what she can see. But when she learns the real reason for him being in their lives, she has to do something she hasn’t done for a long time. Trust someone.

When little Thomas is threatened by an evil that would misuse his special gift, they must work together, along with a troubled but caring group of reapers. Time is running out to get him back, and Helheim beckons with its black jaws. All of them must fight, and be prepared for the centuries-waiting battle they will kick off.


5 star:(18)
4 star:(3)
3 star:(1)
2 star:(0)
1 star:(0)


[#76.]

Ash - A Thriller (Asher Benson Book 1)

Book Description
Publication Date: December 30, 2013
9 AM EST: A senator shoots himself on national television.

10:32 AM EST: An entire floor of government agents leap to their death from their office building.

12:57 PM EST: All the police officers inside a station murder each other.

And the day has just begun.

Lieutenant Asher Benson left Iraq with a traumatic brain injury, PTSD, and a Purple Heart. His doctors warned that the symptoms would be life altering. They had no idea. As his body healed, the thoughts of those around him began to echo through Ash’s mind, stretching the boundaries of his sanity.

Five years later, Ash is drowning the voices with copious amounts of booze and self-loathing.

When unidentified intelligence agents abduct him in broad daylight, Ash is thrust into a world of espionage and assassinations. A unique terrorist is operating on U.S. soil, and the government needs Ash, and the malady that has plagued him for half a decade, to find the killer.

*Ash is the first book in the Asher Benson thriller series, which is full of snarky humor and nonstop action.

Few from today's Amazon Top 100 Free Kindle eBooks that may be of interest to some.

The Greatest Smoked Meat Recipes In The World: Delicious Recipes & Guide For Smoking Meat

[This free ebook gets mixed reviews]

Learning to barbecue means more than just smothering your meat with the sauce of your dreams, it involves being able to cook meat at the perfect temperature for the perfect time. Essentially, this will take a meat and make it perfectly juicy.
As you learn more, you will be able to use the cooking techniques involved in this cookbook and apply it to other meats. You do not have to keep yourself limited to only the recipes in this recipe book. These recipes are great for helping you deduce the perfect time to cook your meat for a tender, juicy pork, beef or chicken concoction. Even better, certain sauces will be used to help create an authentic barbecue taste that no other person you know can mimic.
Continue to use these recipes to help you master the grill and smoking meat will become second nature. Your house will be the "go to" spot for nice vacations, summer parties and excellent company. Be the reason of envy in your neighborhood by applying these recipes and cooking strategies.

2.6 out of 5 stars (16)
5 star: 4
4 star: 2
3 star: 0
2 star: 3
1 star: 7

Paleo Gluten Free Slow Cooker Recipes: Against All Grains (Paleo Recipes Book 4)

4.1 out of 5 stars (52)
5 star: 29
4 star: 11
3 star: 4
2 star: 4
1 star: 4

My notes on free books

The Amazon Top 100 Free Kindle Book List for Today
[Amazon has several times changed the actual link to the top 100 free books. This link has not changed. You will have to select the top 100 free tab yourself.]

White Sands (The President's Agent)
After being handed a seemingly simple assignment, agent Ted Brooks finds himself in a race against time to stop a high-ranking Soviet spy from infiltrating and destroying the most highly guarded secret in history: the Manhattan Project.

Employing the author’s distinctive style and narrated through Brooks’ imitable voice, White Sands blends romance, action, and suspense—along with a dose of humor—into a story which presents the reader with a new breed of spy: The President’s Agent.


5 star:(1)
4 star:(2)
3 star:(0)
2 star:(0)
1 star:(0)

[#58.]

Ash - A Thriller (Asher Benson Book 1)
9 AM EST: A senator shoots himself on national television.

10:32 AM EST: An entire floor of government agents leap to their death from their office building.

12:57 PM EST: All the police officers inside a station murder each other.

And the day has just begun.

Lieutenant Asher Benson left Iraq with a traumatic brain injury, PTSD, and a Purple Heart. His doctors warned that the symptoms would be life altering. They had no idea. As his body healed, the thoughts of those around him began to echo through Ash’s mind, stretching the boundaries of his sanity.

Five years later, Ash is drowning the voices with copious amounts of booze and self-loathing.

When unidentified intelligence agents abduct him in broad daylight, Ash is thrust into a world of espionage and assassinations. A unique terrorist is operating on U.S. soil, and the government needs Ash, and the malady that has plagued him for half a decade, to find the killer.

*Ash is the first book in the Asher Benson thriller series, which is full of snarky humor and nonstop action.


5 star:(76)
4 star:(20)
3 star:(3)
2 star:(3)
1 star:(1)

[#96.]

These are not on the top 100 free list but are free right now and might be of interest.

The Dogs of Mexico
"For fans of the TV show '24,' this should fit the bill.…(K)ill a few hours enjoying the suspense and human drama.” — Publishers Weekly

In this dark literary thriller, former government agent Robert Bohnert has left the life behind—but it won't leave him. Broken by the destruction of his family, he agrees to one last job—this time for the other side. As a "straightforward" diamond smuggling operation goes south—literally—Bohnert finds himself trekking through Mexico, pursued by a dangerous alcoholic smuggler, a cross-dressing hit man, and a psychotic meth addict. An unlikely love story complicates his flight, as the woman who defects from his pursuers becomes the one person who might offer him salvation, and Bohnert tries to follow an ever-more-complicated trail—one that leads to a confrontation with violence he never could have imagined.


5 star:(15)
4 star:(8)
3 star:(9)
2 star:(2)
1 star:(2)

[This book is one of today's Bookbub selections.]

Preppers Survival: The Only Step-by-Step Guide in the World Guaranteed to Get The Only Step-by-Step Guide in the World Guaranteed to Get You and Your Family Safely Out of Disaster In Minutes
The stability of things in your your life that you are accustomed to can change and turn sour at a moment’s notice. You might not immediately notice it, but the bottom can fall out from the world without the crucial time to prepare. What would you do if you were faced with a serious emergency situation?

In Preppers Survival, you will learn:
To orient yourself to the prepper mindset.
How to keep your mind calm and collected in the face of a dire survival situation.
How to make a survival, or “bug out” pack that has all of the provisions you need to stay alive.
How to gain the knowledge you need beforehand in order to face the hardships of an uncertain emergency.
How to defend yourself from hostile people and wildlife alike.
What to do immediately after you learn of an impending emergency situation and get your family out of harm’s way.
How to cope and maintain hope during your life or death situation.


5 star:(2)
4 star:(0)
3 star:(0)
2 star:(0)
1 star:(0)

[Seems a little ambitious.]

My notes on free books

This one is also not on the top 100 free list.

21 Reasons to Become a Prepper: Most Reasons People Prep are Reasonable
Preppers have been cast in a negative light in the past few years. They have become thought of as crazy hoarders who are collecting weapons and thousands of cans of spam in their basement waiting for the end of the world.

There are many reasons to prep that have nothing to do with the end of the world. Many people prep in case they lose their job or a storm hit knocking out utilities for weeks.

In this book I discuss 21 reasons people prep. Many of these reasons are reasonable. Several of them are a little unlikely. A few more are unrealistic, but can help prepare you for any unforeseen trouble in the future.

5 star:(0)
4 star:(0)
3 star:(0)
2 star:(0)
1 star:(0)

[33 pages according to the description.]

Photography: Complete Guide to Taking Stunning, Beautiful Digital Pictures

Do you struggle with taking beautiful pictures? Do you want to know the secrets that professional photographers use to get phenomenal pictures? Inside we give the proven techniques that some of the best photographers in the world use. Inside you will learn what equipment and angles are needed for breathtaking pictures.

4.8 out of 5 stars (49)
5 star: 46
4 star: 1
3 star: 0
2 star: 0
1 star: 2

I accidentally put this in a new topic.

http://prepforshtf.com/free-kindle-books-limited-time-offers/#.VMe3MdIVigZ

They change periodically so it is best to check them now and then.

Few from todays Amazon Top 100 Free that may be of interest to some.

The PhotoGuides Guide to Photography

The PhotoGuides Guide to Photography is a complete beginner's guide to photography. This free edition holds a detailed collection of guides that can help a beginner discover the functions of their camera and all of the elements of photography.

4.2 out of 5 stars (30)
5 star: 13
4 star: 10
3 star: 6
2 star: 1
1 star: 0

METEOR STORM
[Note only two reviews so take it for what its worth]

63,000 years ago, an ancient civilization existed far advanced over our own, but it was destroyed by a natural cataclysm. Now that same cataclysm is about to strike our modern world…

When Carl stumbles upon an unknown robot’s head, he manages with some effort to get it working. From the robot, Carl learns that it was created by an ancient civilization 63,000 years ago in northern India. The robot reports though, that the culture was destroyed by a meteor storm that killed all, but a thousand people planet wide.

When Carl learns that Earth is entering the same place in the galaxy where the meteor field exists, he warns people on TV, but finds himself ridiculed and ignored. To protect the world, Carl works to find out more about the ancient civilization and how to prevent a repeat of history.

To do this, Carl travels to a secret cave where the ancient technology is stored and here Carl meets a fully functioning robot from the ancient civilization. Now Carl must do everything in his power to preserve as many lives and as much of the current civilization as possible to avoid full scale destruction…

5.0 out of 5 stars (2)
5 star: 2
4 star: 0
3 star: 0
2 star: 0
1 star: 0

My notes on free books

The Amazon Top 100 Free Kindle Book List for Today
[Amazon has several times changed the actual link to the top 100 free books. This link has not changed. You will have to select the top 100 free tab yourself.]

The Tesla Secret (The Project Book 5)
Lost plans for a terrifying weapon designed by Nikola Tesla fall into the hands of a centuries-old conspiracy bent on world domination. Powerful men will stop at nothing to use the weapon to achieve their goal, even at the risk of nuclear war.

Director Elizabeth Harker runs the Project, the secret hand of the US President. Nick Carter heads up the Project team in the field. Selena Connor is his teammate and lover. Together they pursue a twisted trail of clues that tests their relationship to the breaking point.

From the cobbled streets of Prague to the jungles of Mexico, from the ancient countryside of Tuscany to the barren plains of Central Russia, the story moves with relentless pace toward a final, explosive confrontation that will determine the future of humanity.


5 star:(158)
4 star:(95)
3 star:(29)
2 star:(8)
1 star:(1)

[#5. This book has been free before, several times IIRC. I think a number of other books by this author have also been free. U don't recall ever actually reading any of them. It does have a fair number of positive reviews though.]

Graveyard Shift (Lana Harvey, Reapers Inc. Book 1)
The Inferno has Evolved… Lana Harvey is a reaper, and a lousy one at that. She resides in Limbo City, the modern capital of the collective afterlives, where she likes to stick it to the man (the legendary Grim Reaper himself) by harvesting the bare minimum of souls required of her. She’d much rather be hanging out with Gabriel, her favorite archangel, at Purgatory Lounge. But when a shocking promotion falls in her lap, Lana learns something that could unravel the very fabric of Eternity. If the job isn’t completed, there could be some real hell to pay..


5 star:(209)
4 star:(136)
3 star:(41)
2 star:(9)
1 star:(10)

[#11. Lots of positive reviews.]

The Good Soldier: Jack Noble Early Years Bundle (Noble Beginnings & A Deadly Distance)
NOBLE BEGINNINGS (JACK NOBLE #1) - over 370 5-star reviews!

In March of 2002, while the eyes of the world focused on Afghanistan, Jack Noble finds himself on the outskirts of Baghdad, Iraq. A Marine in name only, Jack is on-loan to the CIA. Normally an integral part of the team, he finds that he is nothing more than a security detail in Iraq.

Jack and his partner Bear have a run-in with four CIA special agents over the treatment of an Iraqi family. Within hours Jack and Bear are detained.

All Jack wanted was to finish his enlistment and move on with his life. All he did was intervene and save a family from unwarranted violence at the hands of four CIA agents. But he soon discovers that he did far more than intervene. He has placed himself dead square in the middle of a conspiracy that reaches the highest levels of the U.S. government.

This Jack Noble political thriller is not for the faint of heart!

A DEADLY DISTANCE (JACK NOBLE #2) - over 185 5-star reviews!

Washington, D.C. Midday. A man waits at a bus stop, his intentions unknown. Two government operatives have been stalking him for days, waiting for him to make his move. Unexpectedly, the man takes off running and heads for a deserted warehouse.

Jack Noble and his partner, Frank Skinner, believe the man to be part of a terrorist organization that is involved in smuggling drugs and guns and men into the country. But it turns out their plan involves far more export than import, and hits a lot closer to home.

As the case in this explosive action thriller unfolds, the man behind it all reaches out to Jack with a simple message... 37 hours.

5 star:(225)
4 star:(125)
3 star:(47)
2 star:(10)
1 star:(8)

[#90. Lots of positive reviews. Its really two short stories. I have read both and IIRC gave them 4-star reviews. That despite the stories being completely and totally implausible, which usually annoys me so much I can't read a story. But, for some reason I liked these.]


This is not on the top 100 free list but is free right now and might be of interest.


Blood Line
If your family is a target, you have to be a weapon.

When a simple home invasion turns out to be not so simple, Ron Granger must put aside his quiet rural life and return to the Central Intelligence Agency to take on international arms dealers.

Aided by his beautiful wife, Valerie, and resourceful teen daughter, Leecy, Ron must quickly decide who to believe among the calculating opportunists, shrewd criminals, and power-hungry rival agencies racing to possess the technological breakthrough that will change the face of modern warfare forever. But when Leecy is kidnapped, Ron and Val must choose between the mission and a rescue.

Facing an impossible decision, with time quickly running out, Ron only knows one thing:
When you can't trust anyone else, trust your family.

5 star:(19)
4 star:(8)
3 star:(0)
2 star:(0)
1 star:(2)

[This book is one of today's Bookbub selections.]

Prepper's Urban Survival Handbook: How to Prepare for and Survive an Urban Disaster and What to Do When the Grid Goes Down
http://www.amazon.com/Preppers-Urban-Survival-Handbook-Disaster-ebook/dp/B00SJVQ2TK/ref=zg_bs_digital-text_f_95

This book was written for one purpose: to teach you the specialized skills necessary for surviving an urban disaster. Even something as simple as a widespread power outage can quickly escalate into a full-scale emergency as people struggle to cope with the lifestyle changes required to survive these situations. You will learn how to make a survival plan which includes provisions for evacuating if possible and hunkering down within the city limits if necessary. You will learn how to procure food and water. We will also talk about self-defense, creating a bug out bag, generating power when the grid fails and even tactics that can help you survive if and when a right breaks out as a result of a disaster.

[No customer reviews yet]

My notes on free books

The Amazon Top 100 Free Kindle Book List for Today
[Amazon has several times changed the actual link to the top 100 free books. This link has not changed. You will have to select the top 100 free tab yourself.]

Deadline
When a body is found in front of the campus arts building, college newspaper editor Colin Mitchell immediately suspects there is more to the case than meets the eye.

His first clue is the severed hand that shows up in his inbox – a hand that belonged to a girl whose story Colin tried to write and both the college and the police did their best to ignore. His second is the strange symbol found at the scene of the crime, one that may have a connection to a murderous cult whose origins go back almost a thousand years to a highly secretive military religious order founded during the Crusades.

As he digs deeper into the mystery, Colin begins to uncover a trail of murder and corruption that extends beyond his wildest dreams. He’s going to need every last bit of his innate investigative talent and insider knowledge of how the school operates to get to the bottom of it all because the police are starting to zero in on him as their prime suspect…and the real killer is closer than he thinks.

5 star:(33)
4 star:36)
3 star:(11)
2 star:(1)
1 star:(1)


[#58. It's been free before. I read it. I gave it 3 stars.]

A few from today's Amazon Top 100 Free that may be of interest to some.

The Pulse Orgins: An EMP Prepper Survival Tale (The Pulse: An EMP Prepper Survival Tale Book 1)

[Note: Only four reviews for this one so take it for what its worth]

September 21, 2020: America is worse off than it has ever been economically, but the worst is yet to come. On a seemingly normal Monday morning, a power outage occurs across the entire state of Georgia. A massive breakdown of vehicles and communications follows, sending towns and cities into chaos. The sweeping blackout is unlike anything ever seen, but that's not all. Without access to news, there is no information on the mysterious phenomenon. Rumors of a looming war spreads, creating further panic. Only one weapon could be capable of such stealth destruction: an electromagnetic pulse (EMP),and on that Monday, the nightmarish cold war scenario becomes a chilling reality. Meanwhile, a group of preppers band together amidst the chaos to seek safety at a rural bug-out house. But getting there won’t be easy in this exciting thriller of a dark future where society is on the brink, and no one is safe.

4.5 out of 5 stars (4)
5 star: 2
4 star: 2
3 star: 0
2 star: 0
1 star: 0

Smoke Screen (The Darcy Lynch Series Book 2)

Knockout-gas attacks. Military-style kidnappings. Vanishing witnesses.

Detectives Darcy Lynch and Erik Sorensen are hot on the trail of a string of crimes that point to a national security threat”"or are they just a smoke screen for the killer's true motive?

Desperate for redemption after a botched undercover case, Lynch is determined to prove himself by catching the mastermind behind the attacks. But when his girlfriend's sister goes missing, things get personal.

Set against the backdrop of Silicon Valley’s unrelenting startup culture, where fortunes can rise and fall in an instant, Smoke Screen is the sequel to Elin Barnes's debut novel, Justification for Murder.

4.4 out of 5 stars (19)
5 star: 11
4 star: 6
3 star: 1
2 star: 0
1 star: 1

The Greatest Amish Recipes: Fast, Easy & Delicious Amish Recipes You Will Love

Crockpot Recipes: 39 Amazingly Tasty Gluten Free Crockpot Recipes That Go Beyond The Traditional Stews-Enjoy The Unexpected Simplicity Of Setting And Forgetting ... Slow Cooker, Gluten Free Recipes Book 6)

Camping and Cooking Beyond S'mores: Outdoors Cooking Guide and Cookbook for Beginner Campers

Office 365: Migrating and Managing Your Business in the Cloud

Written for the IT professional and business owner, this book provides the business and technical insight necessary to migrate your business to the cloud using Microsoft Office 365. This is a practical look at cloud migration and the use of different technologies to support that migration. Numerous examples of cloud migration with technical migration details are included.

Cloud technology is a tremendous opportunity for an organization to reduce IT costs, and to improve productivity with increased access, simpler administration and improved services. Those businesses that embrace the advantages of the cloud will receive huge rewards in productivity and lower total cost of ownership over those businesses that choose to ignore it.

The challenge for those charged with implementing Microsoft Office 365 is to leverage these advantages with the minimal disruption of their organization. This book provides practical help in moving your business to the Cloud and covers the planning, migration and the follow on management of the Office 365 Cloud services.

3.9 out of 5 stars (31)
5 star: 14
4 star: 7
3 star: 5
2 star: 3
1 star: 2

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My notes on free books

The Amazon Top 100 Free Kindle Book List for Today
[Amazon has several times changed the actual link to the top 100 free books. This link has not changed. You will have to select the top 100 free tab yourself.]

Blackout (Sam Archer Book 3)
Young counter-terrorist cop Sam Archer arrives for work at the Armed Response Unit expecting a quiet day.

But unbeknownst to him, a storm is coming.

Three men have already been killed that morning. One committed suicide by the River Thames. Another was strangled in his car in Washington D.C. And the third was shot in the face in his high-rise New York apartment as he slept. The deaths seem random, thousands of miles apart. But they are all connected. By a shocking event fifteen years ago.

And this is only the beginning.

Archer, Chalky and the rest of the Unit suddenly find themselves plunged into a ferocious and violent confrontation, fighting for their lives. The enemy they are up against are brutal, highly trained, well-armed and anonymous. No one knows where they have come from. No one seems to know who they are.

But they have a vendetta. They will never forgive or forget, or show mercy.

And for some reason, they’re hell-bent on killing ten specific people before the end of the day.

As the Unit tries to find out who these killers are and locate the remaining targets so they can protect them, it becomes a race against time to see who can get there first. As the counter-terrorist unit and the vengeful enemy come up against each other all over the city, Archer and the team soon realise two things.

This enemy is more proficient and deadly than any they've ever encountered.

And one of their own ARU men is on the extermination list.

5 star:(20)
4 star:(16)
3 star:(4)
2 star:(1)
1 star:(0)


[#2. was a recent Bookbub selection.]

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My notes on free books

This is a Bookbub selection

Jake Fonko M.I.A.

An ex-surfer and decorated Ranger working in Army Intelligence, Jake Fonko is dispatched to Saigon during the final days of the Vietnam War, temporarily on loan to the CIA. Jake figures that he'll ride a desk, relax in Saigon and collect a paycheck - but the CIA has other plans.

The agency mysteriously ships him off to Cambodia on a top-secret mission to make contact with an agency asset who's been out of the loop for two years. The trail has gone cold, and Jake begins to wonder why the CIA chose him, a soldier with little espionage expertise.

But before he can find the answer, the Khmer Rouge take over Cambodia and Jake quickly finds himself fighting for his life in unfriendly territory. With no allies, no backup and no hope of evacuation, Jake must rely on his ingenuity and wits if he hopes to keep breathing.

Will he find out why the CIA sent him on this mission? Can he survive the killing fields long enough to track down the target? And will he make it out of chaotic and corrupt Cambodia alive to tell his tale?

Blending a dash of Flashman's history, a helping of Travis McGee's lifestyle and a hint of James Bond's suave cool, Jake Fonko M.I.A. is an adventure you won't believe, except...what if it's all true?

5 star:(33)
4 star:(20)
3 star:(6)
2 star:(2)
1 star:(1)

One of the 4 star reviews is from me.

Quoted:
My notes on free books

The Amazon Top 100 Free Kindle Book List for Today
[Amazon has several times changed the actual link to the top 100 free books. This link has not changed. You will have to select the top 100 free tab yourself.]

White Sea Rising
When Barrett Ross visits an old Army buddy in Dubai, he’s looking to unwind and forget. But when he steps onto the wrong floor of his luxury hotel he finds bodies strewn across the hall. A dying tourist begs him to carry a backpack to the American Embassy. In doing so, Barrett is thrust into a whirlwind of violence, deceit, and betrayal, as foreign operatives hunt for the secret that’s fallen into his hands. Suddenly at his side is Sada, a stunning female Mossad agent whose agenda is as unclear as her identity.

A chilling discovery sends the pair careening across three continents, saddled with a story no one believes. When a black ops unit infiltrates onto American soil, Barrett realizes only he can stop this threat. But first he’ll have to find a secret that’s lain buried for fifty years in a West Virginia coal mine.

5 star:(25)
4 star:(2)
3 star:(0)
2 star:(0)
1 star:(0)

[#28.]

The Perseid Collapse (The Perseid Collapse Post Apocalyptic Series Book 1)
America is under attack, in the epic, post-apocalyptic sequel to "prepper themed" bestseller, The Jakarta Pandemic.

2019. Six years after the Jakarta Pandemic; life is back to normal for Alex Fletcher and most Americans. Appearances can be deceiving. An undercurrent of paranoia and fear still runs strong below the surface; the collective angst spawned by 28 million American deaths forever stamped into population's psyche.

On August 19, 2019, an inconceivable "event" will unleash a darkness over the United States. A human darkness with a vast appetite for chaos and violence. Alex Fletcher will wake to this new world, thrown headfirst into an impossible journey. His skills and preparations will be put to the ultimate test, in a brutally hostile landscape, where the forged bonds of friendship and family remain the only true constant.

5 star:(152)
4 star:(66)
3 star:(24)
2 star:(8)
1 star:(10)

[#34. I have purchased several of this author's other books and liked them. This one is more or less a sequel to The Jakarta Pandemic that I gave a 4-star review. This one I also bought, but have been unable to finish it. This one is a bookbub selection today.]

Prepper's Guide to Survive in the Wild: Survival Secrets of the Russian Spetsnaz (Prepping & Homesteading)
This book contains:
•proven steps and strategies on how to survive different locations and situations in the wild
•solutions to challenges brought about by not only one type of wild but the whole expanse of known wilds in the world: the open sea, the arid desert, the deserted island and much more

The material provided in this book is based on the training of the Russian Special Forces, also known as Spetsnaz or Russian S.A.S.

Never before in history has the world been racked by disasters both natural and man-made. Disasters, occurring in an ever increasing frequency, that bring humans out of the comforts of their urban cities or rural homes and into the unknown wild. Educating and gearing yourself with these methods have now become ever more important.

These methods include:
•how to source everything from your food, shelter and clothing,
•how to maintain your health and safety,
•how to determine your movement and equipment and
•how to navigate your way out and ultimately,
•how to survive the wild.

All these methods are guided by the Spetsnaz, or the Russian Special Forces, their equipment, their training and their psychology.

If your fear finding yourself helpless in the wild, if you are in a lifestyle that increase your risk of being alone in the wild or if you are curious and want to be prepared, then this book will not only equip you with the proper methods and tools but also satisfy your curiosity in the field of survival.

5 star:(9)
4 star:(1)
3 star:(0)
2 star:(1)
1 star:(2)

[#95.]

Few from today's Amazon Top 100 Free Kindle eBooks. Some of these may have been mentioned before.

Gravity (The Taking)

In the future, only one rule will matter: Don't. Ever. Peek. Seventeen-year-old Ari Alexander just broke that rule and saw the last person she expected hovering above her bed -- arrogant Jackson Locke, the most popular boy in her school. She expects instant execution or some kind of freak alien punishment, but instead, Jackson issues a challenge: help him, or everyone on Earth will die. Ari knows she should report him, but everything about Jackson makes her question what she's been taught about his kind. And against her instincts, she's falling for him. But Ari isn't just any girl, and Jackson wants more than her attention. She's a military legacy who's been trained by her father and exposed to war strategies and societal information no one can know--especially an alien spy, like Jackson. Giving Jackson the information he needs will betray her father and her country, but keeping silent will start a war.

4.3 out of 5 stars (190)
5 star: 93
4 star: 66
3 star: 22
2 star: 5
1 star: 4

Defect #1 Legacy Code Prequel (Fractured Era Series)

Selene Hayes is a genetic experiment gone wrong.
Damaged.
Broken.
Defective.  
World hunger has been vanquished, but drug-resistant diseases kill millions. The corporation that gave Selene superimmunity called her Protected…until they discovered the truth. Now they hunt her and those like her, and Selene’s been hiding off-grid for eight years to avoid capture.

But she can’t hide forever. Rumors of a new threat—and a mysterious quarantine—have reached her sanctuary. And if Selene has to fight, she’ll fight until she dies. The Corporate Coalition will never take her alive.

Defect: Part One is 100 pages and Defect #2 is 110 Pages.

4.5 out of 5 stars (42)

5 star: 22
4 star: 19
3 star: 0
2 star: 1
1 star: 0

Urban Survival Handbook: The Beginners Guide to Securing your Territory, Food and Weapons (How to Survive Your First Disaster)

When disaster strikes, don't be left standing clueless. The Urban Survival Handbook is your comprehensive series of survival strategy tips and guides. When it comes to survival you'll need to protect not only yourself but also property and loved ones around you. Preserving and replenishing is essential to getting out alive. Make sure you know exactly how to handle any disaster situation, otherwise the results may be fatal.

[Currently no reviews]

The Singularity Files (Audiobook & Science Seminars)

The Singularity Files (Audiobook & Science Seminars) contains links to the complete audiobook of the acclaimed science fiction thriller, Singularity by Bill DeSmedt. Also find herein a series of seminars that delve into the science behind Singularity.

This ebook also contains an excerpt of the novel's text, but not the full contents.

Table of Contents
Part 1: The Science of Singularity: Doctor Jack's Soapbox Seminars
A series of monologues that explore the science upon which the novel is based. In addition to the full text of these seminars, you will find links to the audio versions, read by the author.

Part 2: Singularity Audiobook
Read by the author, the free audiobook of Singularity was nominated for the Parsec Award for Best Speculative Fiction Story (Novel Form) in 2007. Links to the entire novel all 45 chapters, plus the Introduction and the Epilogue are included.

Part 3: Singularity Excerpt
A sample of the novel, including the Introduction and the first three chapters.

4.4 out of 5 stars (7)
5 star: 4
4 star: 2
3 star: 1
2 star: 0
1 star: 0

Few others that some may be interested in on todays free book list.

Clean Food Diet: Avoid processed foods and eat clean with few simple lifestyle changes(free nutrition recipes)(natural food recipes) (Special Diet Cookbooks & Vegetarian Recipes Collection Book 4)

Shampoo Making: Natural Homemade Recipes - Shampoo Bars & Soap Making DIY Guide for Organic Gifts and Healthy Hair

65 House Cleaning Hacks to Make Your Life WAY Easier: (DIY Hacks, Household Cleaning Hacks, House Cleaning Tips, Natural Cleaning)

Turkish Cookbook:101 Healthy Vegan Turkish Recipes (Vegan Recipes,the complete asian cookbook)

Smoothies for Weight Loss: 37 Delicious Smoothies That Crush Cravings, Fight Fat, And Keep You Thin (Smoothie Recipes - Green Smoothies - Fat Loss - Smoothie Recipes - Diet)

Diabetes Diet: The Best Diabetic Foods To Eat, Herbs To Take, And Drinks To Swallow (Diabetes Foods, Diabetes Diet, Diabetes Cookbook Book 1)

Fried Rice Recipes: 20 Delicious and Unique Asian Fried Rice Dishes You Can Cook at Home

Heartfelt Recipes - A cookbooklet inspired by the Cadence of Grace series

Paleo Gluten Free Slow Cooker Recipes: Against All Grains (Paleo Recipes Book 4)

Delicious Traditional Amish Cooking: Learn How To Cook The Amish Way

Hearty Soups: A Collection of Homemade Soups

Green Smoothie Recipes For Weight Loss and Detox Book

Only two reviews, one 5 star one 1 star, so take it for what its worth.

The Cast Iron Cookbook: 30 Delicious, Quick & Easy Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Cast Iron Skillet Recipes For the busy you

Experienced chefs refer to cast iron skillet as precision cooking utensil, as it enables accurate control over cooking temperatures. This collection of simple, delicious and healthy recipes will show you just how much you can do with just one cast iron skillet. The recipes in this book are carefully designed to help you make really delicious quick and easy, fat-free cast iron meals on the go. This is a great book for beginners. All 30 recipes have been specifically designed for cooking in a cast iron skillet, your friends and family will love them all. Despite all the technological advancements that have come along in kitchenware, the cast iron pan remains a classic. If you love to prepare healthy quick & Easy meals from your skillet, then this book is just for you.

3.0 out of 5 stars (2)
5 star: 1
4 star: 0
3 star: 0
2 star: 0
1 star: 1

One from today's Amazon Top 100 Free that may be of interest to some.

The City Center (The New Agenda Series Book 1)

A dystopian book series about love and the fight for freedom.

During the man-made apocalypse in the 21st century, a group of elites killed off a majority of the population. Only two groups of survivors remained - those selected to reside inside the utopian Los Angeles City Center and the rebels, relegated to live on the Outside. Centuries later, Ava Rhodes escapes the City Center and goes on a journey to seek the truth about her supposed utopian home, sending the City Center’s leader, Chief Morray, into an obsessive pursuit for his property.

Few from today's Amazon Top 100 Free that may be of interest to some.

Trial by Ice (A Star Too Far Book 1)

In the 22nd Century colonies spread out to the stars, hidden by a secretive industrialist. 80 years later the locations are revealed, one at a time, once a year.

Midshipman William Grace, sole survivor of the genocide on the colony Farshore, is shipwrecked and stranded with a handful of surviving marines and soldiers. The good news, they’re alive. The bad news is that they face the frigid climate, betrayal, a harrowing ocean crossing, terror drones, and a mercenary force intent on holding the planet. But simply escaping isn’t enough; they must complete the mission and warn Earth of a coming invasion. The United Colonies are fracturing and this is the opening shots of a galactic civil war.

This is a full length 80,000 word novel. The first in the military science fiction series, A Star Too Far.

4.2 out of 5 stars (73)
5 star: 37
4 star: 21
3 star: 11
2 star: 3
1 star: 1

The Dash Diet: Lose Weight Quickly and Safely for Life with the Dash Diet (weight loss, diets, diet plans Book 3)

The Low Carb Myth: Free Yourself from Carb Myths, and Discover the Secret Keys That Really Determine Your Health and Fat Loss Destiny

Homemade Deodorant: 37 Amazing Organic Deodorant And Body Spray Recipes To Keep You Smelling Good And Feeling Fresh All Day Long! (How To Make Deodorant, DIY Deodorant, Natural Deodorant Recipes)

Paleo Diet: Amazingly Delicious Paleo Diet Recipes for Weight Loss (Weight Loss Recipes, Paleo Diet Recipes Book 1)

Clean Food Diet: Avoid processed foods and eat clean with few simple lifestyle changes(free nutrition recipes)(natural food recipes) (Special Diet Cookbooks & Vegetarian Recipes Collection Book 4)

Rogue Threat: Matt Garrett Defends the Homeland (Threat Series Book 2)

When a fleet of unmanned aerial drones disappears, the U.S. Vice President turns to Matt Garrett, still nursing the wounds he suffered in the Philippines. As Matt leaps into action, a terrorist commandeers Garrett's jet and a former Iraqi General with a startling link to Garrett's brother emerges from hiding. Matt discovers that international terrorists have kidnapped the world's leading expert on nanotechnology, who has enabled the missing Predators to locate, track, swarm, and kill...all by themselves. Meanwhile, the enemy has launched a flurry of attacks throughout America's heartland. The country is on edge as citizens wonder whether the terrorists have the capacity to deal a devastating blow with weapons of mass destruction. But Garrett is beginning to suspect that the true enemy may be all too close to home. A chilling tale of intrigue and power written by an author who has experienced combat up close, this is the story of a nation on the brink of chaos and a man about to uncover an unthinkable conspiracy.

4.3 out of 5 stars (33)
5 star: 23
4 star: 5
3 star: 1
2 star: 0
1 star: 4

Quoted:
My notes on free books

The Amazon Top 100 Free Kindle Book List for Today
[Amazon has several times changed the actual link to the top 100 free books. This link has not changed. You will have to select the top 100 free tab yourself.]

Dracula Rising: A Paranormal Thriller
Four hundred years before Bram Stoker put his pen to paper...

Bad things were happening in Transylvania...deadly things. The king of Wallachia joined a secret society with his intentions unknown. That is, until his son, Prince Vlad the third, begins to unravel the ancient mystery. Are these the deeds of a powerful king or something more sinister? Only Vlad can uncover the truth, one that leads to long buried secrets, unexpected journeys, and a future that pits father against son and loyalty against honor. With the fate of humanity in the balance, Vlad finds himself the centerpiece in a supernatural battle...with the lives of the people he loves most at stake.

5 star:(48)
4 star:(12)
3 star:(5)
2 star:(4)
1 star:(2)

[#37.]

Paleo Diet: Amazingly Delicious Paleo Diet Recipes for Weight Loss (Weight Loss Recipes, Paleo Diet Recipes Book 1)
5 star:(21)
4 star:(7)
3 star:(4)
2 star:(1)
1 star:(1)

[#63.]

Rogue Threat: Matt Garrett Defends the Homeland (Threat Series Book 2)
When a fleet of unmanned aerial drones disappears, the U.S. Vice President turns to Matt Garrett, still nursing the wounds he suffered in the Philippines. As Matt leaps into action, a terrorist commandeers Garrett's jet and a former Iraqi General with a startling link to Garrett's brother emerges from hiding. Matt discovers that international terrorists have kidnapped the world's leading expert on nanotechnology, who has enabled the missing Predators to locate, track, swarm, and kill...all by themselves. Meanwhile, the enemy has launched a flurry of attacks throughout America's heartland. The country is on edge as citizens wonder whether the terrorists have the capacity to deal a devastating blow with weapons of mass destruction. But Garrett is beginning to suspect that the true enemy may be all too close to home. A chilling tale of intrigue and power written by an author who has experienced combat up close, this is the story of a nation on the brink of chaos and a man about to uncover an unthinkable conspiracy.

5 star:(23)
4 star:(5)
3 star:(1)
2 star:(0)
1 star:(4)

[#80.]

Not on the top 100 list, but potentially of interest.

DRONES: Unmanned Ariel Vehicles - Get The Truth! (Government Conspiracy, Off The Grid, Air Force)
THE TRUTH ABOUT DRONES!

Don't Be In The Dark Any Longer!
Are you Being Spied On? Is Your Privacy At Risk? Are You Safe? Find Out NOW! Download your copy today!
Are drones flying near your home? Is your privacy at risk? Is your safety a concern? Are you being spied on? Is it legal? Just exactly how are drones being used? Get an unbiased glimpse into the world of drones.

Learn…
The History of Drones
Advantages
Commercial Uses
Personal Uses
Privacy Issues
Safety Concerns
Are You Being Spied On?
The Future Of Drones
Much, much more!

5 star:(7)
4 star:(2)
3 star:(0)
2 star:(0)
1 star:(2)

[I am generally not a huge fan of books where a word is misspelled in the title.]

Gardening for Beginners: Bundle : Container Gardening (Book 1) + Vertical Gardening (Book 2)
Here Is A Preview Of What You'll Learn in this book...

What are the advantages of Container Gardening?
Choosing the Right Containers for your Garden
How to make your own Containers?
Essential techniques like seed selection, watering, soil mixing etc.
How to plan the right plants for your Garden?
What is Repotting?
Mistakes to Avoid while Container Gardening
Why choose Vertical Gardening?
Factors for growing vertical gardens
How to build a vertical garden structure?
Selecting the right vegetables for a vertical garden
And much, much more!

5 star:(0)
4 star:(0)
3 star:(0)
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[Another in a long line of free gardening books.]

Extraordinary Retribution
Evil is not born of madness, but madness of evil.
Follow a rogue CIA agent who uncovers a shocking conspiracy deep in the intelligence community. But a shadow follows the investigation: a killer bent on a revenge so terrible, it is only matched by the crimes committed against him. In the end, no one escapes unscathed, no beliefs will go unchallenged, and no wrong will escape the terrible, final, and extraordinaryretribution.

5 star:(75)
4 star:(52)
3 star:(11)
2 star:(7)
1 star:(0)

[It has been free before. Was a recent Bookbub selection.]

Herbal Antibiotics: A Beginner's Guide to the Key Herbal Antibiotic Healing Herbs that prevent and Cure Bacterial Illnesses and How to Treat Tough Bacterial ... Antibiotics (Alternative Therapies Book 1)
Everyone wants to have a healthy body, a healthy life, a healthy diet and healthy cures for different illnesses.
With bacteria becoming increasingly resistant to modern medicine, a rethink on how we protect ourselves by preventing and curing bacterial diseases is required. There is a strong case for turning to nature and to medicinal plants to find cures and preventive measures to disorders and diseases. Medicinal plants have been used for millennia by our ancestors to provide cures. In eastern medicine for example, it was believed that if nature causes a disease then the same nature holds the cure for the disease thus they emphasized having cures from the natural.

Healing herbs and plants, used correctly, contain great benefits for the body as a whole. This book is written to inform about nature’s own natural antibiotics, how to use these antibiotics and information of how these natural antibiotics can be used to treat tough to cure bacterial diseases.

5 star:(0)
4 star:(0)
3 star:(0)
2 star:(0)
1 star:(0)

[I am not a huge fan of herbal remedies, given how few actually do any good, but I know some people here are fans.]

Drone book downloaded, this should be rich.

My notes on free books

The Amazon Top 100 Free Kindle Book List for Today
[Amazon has several times changed the actual link to the top 100 free books. This link has not changed. You will have to select the top 100 free tab yourself.]

Ash - A Thriller (Asher Benson Book 1)
9 AM EST: A senator shoots himself on national television.

10:32 AM EST: An entire floor of government agents leap to their death from their office building.

12:57 PM EST: All the police officers inside a station murder each other.

And the day has just begun.

Lieutenant Asher Benson left Iraq with a traumatic brain injury, PTSD, and a Purple Heart. His doctors warned that the symptoms would be life altering. They had no idea. As his body healed, the thoughts of those around him began to echo through Ash’s mind, stretching the boundaries of his sanity.

Five years later, Ash is drowning the voices with copious amounts of booze and self-loathing.

When unidentified intelligence agents abduct him in broad daylight, Ash is thrust into a world of espionage and assassinations. A unique terrorist is operating on U.S. soil, and the government needs Ash, and the malady that has plagued him for half a decade, to find the killer.

*Ash is the first book in the Asher Benson thriller series, which is full of snarky humor and nonstop action.


5 star:(105)
4 star:(30)
3 star:(16)
2 star:(3)
1 star:(4)

[#97. it has been free before nut I have not read it.]

Not on the top 100 list, but potentially of interest.

Greenhouse Gardening the Easy Way!: Learn to Greenhouse Garden: What plants grow best, how to use vertical gardening and other methods to create an optimal year round or seasonal greenhouse.
~Your complete guide to growing in a seasonal and year round greenhouse. Learn what plants grow best, how to make your greenhouse efficient as possible, and how to make it an enjoyable experience. Learn the advantages and disadvantages of a seasonal and year round greenhouse and how to extend both seasons.

~Learn how to control the environment in your greenhouse, improve your soil texture and test your soil's pH.
~Learn how to grow tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, herbs, onions, garlic, tomatillos, grape vines, kiwis and goji berries. You'll also receive 3 bonus salsa recipes which you can make out of your salsa plants!

~Learn how to optimize your space with vertical gardening and what plants you can grow using this method! Learn about grow boxes or raised beds and why they are beneficial for planting.

~Did you know you can plant grape vines, kiwi plants and fruit trees in a greenhouse? You will also learn how to grow and trellis cantaloupes.

~Greenhouse gardening is a delightful way to garden. The style, shape, size, materials, and the plants you plant will determine your greenhouse success. We are passionate about gardening, especially greenhouse gardening. We show you how we have raised our 2-3 planting zone to a 4-7 planting season and how we yield so many fruits and vegetables in such a small space.

~Paul built our hoop greenhouse, and has built a subterranean air heated greenhouse. We will show you our success and failures, so you can learn from our mistakes. This will save you time and money, so you can get it right the first time. We have included many pictures from our greenhouse for your learning.

5 star:(12)
4 star:(4)
3 star:(2)
2 star:(0)
1 star:(0)

Homeopathic Remedies for Children: Natural Medicine for Coughs, Colds and Flu, Allergies and Other Common Illnesses for Infants
Are you searching for natural cures or home remedies for treating your child’s minor ailments? The overuse of antibiotics is a danger to our children. The cost of health care and pharmaceuticals leaves many parents looking for solutions at home which are not only less expensive, but more natural. “Homeopathic Remedies for Children” is a basic guide to understanding and utilizing natural, homemade treatments in order to ease the symptoms of minor illnesses and injuries without needing to spend a lot of money on doctors and drugs. Many of the ingredients are already found in a typical household and some are very common and can be added for a very small investment. Though prevention through proper diet, exercise and good hygiene habits will head off most ailments, the ones that sneak by can be treated from mom’s own kitchen and often with products from her own garden.

5 star:(8)
4 star:(1)
3 star:(2)
2 star:(0)
1 star:(0)


[I am not a huge fan of such remedies given how few actually work, but I know some here are.]

Food Canning: How To Safely Preserve Foods
This book covers all of the safe home canning methods.

Food canning is a great way to preserve the tasty foods you've grown in your garden so you can enjoy them year-round. It's also a good way to prepare for emergency, because canned foods don't have to be refrigerated.

You can safely store canned foods in a cool, dark place for a year or more without worry of them going bad.

5 star:(15)
4 star:(6)
3 star:(4)
2 star:(2)
1 star:(1)

[It's been free before.]

Broken Lines- A Tale Of Survival In A Powerless World (A Tale Of Survival In A Powerless World series Book 1)
The advancement of technology has allowed our society to grow in leaps and bounds. The fields of medicine, engineering, agriculture and countless others have benefited from the applied science of high tech microprocessors and their data processing capabilities.  
This technology helps power our homes, cars, laptops, and phones. It is involved in every aspect of our lives, but as powerful and complex as these systems are there is one device that can cripple everything and bring the world as we know it to a standstill: EMP blast.
Mike Grant, a veteran welder for a Pittsburgh steel company, is at work when an EMP blast wrecks the entire country. With no transportation and no way to contact his loved ones, Mike has to combat the panic stricken city to find his father, reach his wife and children in the suburbs, and escape to their cabin in Ohio.
This fast-paced, adrenaline filled thriller will keep you on the edge of your seat as we all find out what happens when the lights go out.

5 star:(68)
4 star:(57)
3 star:(37)
2 star:(18)
1 star:(26)

[It's been free before. I read it. I gave it two stars.]

Anti Inflammatory Cure without Medicine: Natural Anti Inflammatory Diet Recipes with Foods and Herbs
This book titled “Anti-Inflammatory Cure without Medicine—Natural Anti Inflammatory Diet Recipes with Foods and Herbs” is not some hocus pocus fad diet that is here today and gone tomorrow. This Inflammatory diet is based on scientific research, studies and findings that relate certain types of food to immunologic reactions and body inflammations. These outright effects of the diet may not be seen right away because the body has certain defense mechanisms. However, in the long run, the body will show signs and symptoms of an unhealthy diet which can cause the body’s immune system to act out unnaturally. Therefore, it is only prudent that we take care of our body whilst it is still in good condition, like the old adage goes, prevention is ALWAYS better than cure

5 star:(3)
4 star:(2)
3 star:(0)
2 star:(0)
1 star:(0)

[I am not a huge fan of such remedies given how few actually work, but I know some here are.]

A Beginner's Guide to Medicinal Plants: Top 40 Medicinal Plants and Herbs, Their Health Benefits and How to Use and Grow the plants (Alternative Therapies Book 3)
The history of man is intertwined with that of plants and this relationship between man and plants goes back millions of years. Plants are very useful to man and are vital to his continued existence. Through the process of photosynthesis, plants give us the oxygen we need to breath. Plants also do give us food filled with the necessary nutrients needed by our bodies and also give us wood to build our homes.

Since time immemorial, man has not only used plants to get food and shelter but also to get cures and treatment for diseases that befell him in the course of time. It was only recently in the 16th century with the advent of modern medicine that the use of medicinal plants for medicine took a decline. However, with increasing contradictions and decreasing efficacy of synthetic medicine, the use of medicinal plants for cures is beginning to make a comeback.

5 star:(0)
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[I am not a huge fan of such remedies given how few actually work, but I know some here are.]

Bunch of computer type books on today's Amazon Top 100 Free that may be of interst to some.

IOS: Learn IOS Programming in a Day!: Quick and Easy Guide to IOS Programming in 81 Pages or Less!"

It's easier than you think! Learn how to develop apps to run on Apple's iOS 7 operating system!

Programming isn't learned with your nose in a book. It is a hands on process. The book can guide you through the steps, but you must jump right in and go to work, learning as you go. The iOS operating system allows you to use OOP (Object Oriented Programming) to quickly bring together the previously developed components into a unique application fulfilling your design purpose. It is a logical process, but not as complex as line-by-line writing of code like those used in the old BASIC language. You may feel intimidated at the moment, but just realize that this is doable. Middle school children and even younger are already writing their own games using iOS.

In IOS Development: Learn IOS App Development FAST ! you will learn:
•How to download and install the free version of XCode, the Integrated Development Environment used in this book
•How to create your very first program
•How to add some dust in the background
•How to make the background move
•How to add asteroids to the game
•How to add laser guns to the ship
•How to create a Collision detection

The author doesn't leave you with just the book and your imagination to learn the iOS system. He walks you through developing an asteroid game on your Mac computer, using Apple's Xcode software. He assures the reader that if you follow the steps he gives, you will see that making an app is easier than most people make it out to be. After completing this book, you will not be an expert iOS programmer, but you you definitely won't be a beginner anymore!

4.2 out of 5 stars (38)
5 star: 26
4 star: 5
3 star: 1
2 star: 1
1 star: 5

Wordpress in a week: ...Or less

If you can send an email, then you can create a great looking WordPress website in minutes!

WordPress is the number one free tool used to create dynamic websites, and is used by millions of people from web developers to grandparents to build beautiful websites.  
In this comprehensive book I will show you how you can use this great platform to create the website of your dreams. I have gone out of my way to make sure that there is no stone left unturned – you will learn Wordpress in a week or less! By the time you go through this book you will have created a fully functional website without writing single line of code. This was unimaginable just a few years ago, but the power of WordPress has made this possible, and it is why it powers more than 60 Million websites on the web.

This book will help you to add your website to this ever growing list, and you will learn:

•How to install WordPress
•How to master the WordPress admin area
•How to create killer posts and pages
•How to customize themes
•How to turbo charge your website by installing and managing plugins
•How to bring your content to life using the WordPress Media Library
•How to add users to your site
•How to secure your website and always keep things running
•How to attract search engine traffic
•…and much much more!

I have included an entire chapter that will show you how you can create a successful website or a blog by following proven success methods. Updated to the latest version of WordPress version 4–this means that all of the screenshots will match exactly what you see on your screen and you can easily follow along step-by-step to create a website that you can be proud of.

4.6 out of 5 stars (17)
5 star: 12
4 star: 4
3 star: 1
2 star: 0
1 star: 0

Python: Learning Python The Easy Way.: Learn the Basics, Learn it Quick, Start Coding Today!

Python: Learn Python in 24 hours or Less - Easy and Refined With Examples and Assignments For Absolute Beginners.

Want to Start Learning to Program? Start here - with Python!

Python is known for being a language of simplicity. By its nature, it is inherently easier to read than other programming languages. That is why Python is so beginner friendly! It is the ideal language for first-time programmers who want a flexible language for web development. In this eBook, we will show you how to quickly jump head-first into Python programming. Covering more than 25 topics in total, we will present you with information, then walk you through the process of creating example projects across each of these subjects. This comprehensive guide covers basic and advanced concepts, allowing you to start programming in Python right away. By the end of this guide, you will be able to efficiently code your own Python programs and see your ideas come to life.

You will be provided with a link to download a free version of Python Integrated Development Environment called PyCharm. This turns the book into a training course with step-by-step exercises so that you can program your first program before finishing the book!

In Python: Learn Python in 24 hours or Less, you will learn:
•How to use indents instead of brackets
•How to use Lists and Tuples
•How to develop and call function blocks
•How to pass parameters to Functions
•How to define and create Classes
•How to define, import, and use Modules
•How to understand File I/O
•How to understand Error Handling and Debugging

Python is powerful enough for both big and small development projects – online or off. Python is fast, cutting development time into half of what it would normally be. The language syntax is simple and to the point, making it an ideal intro language for those that have never programmed before. Most Python programmers contain about half of the lines of code that would be required in other languages. Python also comes with a built in debugger, making troubleshooting a breeze.

Python is a language that has grown quickly in popularity over the course of the last decade. There is more demand now than ever for Python development, with some of the largest tech companies in the world utilizing it. This guide can teach any new programmer how to efficiently create their first Python programs. By the end of the book, you will be able to program on your own, and create your own programs from scratch. Python is a versatile language that is an excellent choice for future web developers. You can begin what may well become a career, starting with this book!

4.0 out of 5 stars (26)
5 star: 16
4 star: 2
3 star: 2
2 star: 4
1 star: 2

Java: Learn Java Programming in an Hour!: Learn the basics of Java, Learn it quick, Start Coding Today!

Java is a programming language created by James Gosling at Sun Microsystems in the year 1991. The first version (Java 1.0) was made publicly available in 1995. In 2010, Oracle Corporation acquired Sun Microsystems; therefore Java is now managed by Oracle. Currently, the latest release of Java for Java is known as Java 8.

Even though Java is a powerful programming language, it is relatively easy to learn.

This book is designed for software developers who wish to learn about Java technology and want to get up and running with real world application development and object-oriented programming using the Java Language and Platform. Java: Quick and Easy Guide To Java Programming! does not require any prior experience with Java platform or Java coding. Prior experience with object-oriented programming languages may reduce your learning curve.

In Java: Quick and Easy Guide To Java Programming!, you will learn:
•The Java Language • The Java Compiler • The Java Virtual Machine • The Garbage Collector • The Java Development Kit (JDK) • The Java Environment
•Setting up your development environment • Installing JDK 8 • Installing & setting up Eclipse
•The core concepts of object-oriented programming • The properties of objects
•The principles of object-oriented programming, including inheritance, encapsulation, and polymorphism
•The structure of Java objects • Reserved words • Defining a package • Class declaration • Variables
•How to create a package • How to declare a class • How to add class variables
•Accessor methods • Declaring accessors • Calling methods
•Strings • Concatenating strings • Operators
•The basics of loops
•Arrays • How to declare an array • How to load an array • How to work with lists • Maps
•Archiving JAVA code.

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HTML: Learn HTML Programming FAST.: The Ultimate HTML Programming Crash Course!

HTML: Up & Running With HTML Programming in 44 Pages or Less! - Beginners Course

This book consists of the fundamentals of HTML. It is meant for anyone who has no clue as to what programming is or how one can use the markup language to make a website. Read through the different examples and templates contained in its pages.

Then, you will be aware of what HTML can be used for and how. You don’t have to be an expert or a programmer to learn about these concepts. HTML formatting is important. It enables web page developers to format a page in a certain way. Before the creation of CSS, HTML was the only way a web programmer could build and create his or her webpage. Once you read this book, you will see how easy it is to apply what you know. You’ll be well on your way to make your own webpage!

In powerful short crash course you will learn:
•• HTML editors
•• Tags and Elements
•• Adding Paragraphs and Breaks
•• 3 Types of Attributes and when they should be used
•• How to use HTML Frames
•• How CSS transitions and animations relate to HTML
•• How to make the Hello World app in HTML (the most basic app)
•• Tables
•• E-mail links
•• Colors
•• Headers and other essentials of HTML

The author has arranged the book in a clearly logical progression through the essential concepts so that one chapter seems to flow out of the last.

Each chapter also has a summary and some review questions at the end. Answers are included at the conclusion of the book.

HTML: Up and Running is written in concise chapters explaining key ideas and progressing toward the reader being able to complete writing the "Hello World" app used as a first exercise in most languages.

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Build a Home Theater PC: MythTV or Kodi/XBMC (Keys to Cut Cable TV Book 4)

Is it time for you to cut cable TV?

Millions of Americans have cut cable TV in the last few years. They enjoy more freedom, more control and more money. Are you ready to join them?

I have yet to meet anyone who has cut cable TV, who decided to go back. After you make the switch, there is a short period of adjustment, then you will wonder why you didn’t do it sooner.

This is book four of the Keys to Cut Cable TV series.

Build a Home Theater PC: MythTV or Kodi/XBMC

A home theater PC is the ultimate tool to cut cable TV.

The book covers the steps to Home Theater PC options (fully illustrated, with a complete walk through, to make it easy for you to follow along and make it happen):

•Re-purposing an old computer: Simple steps to change that old computer into an HTPC.
•Building an HTPC: It seems intimidating, but it isn't hard to build one from scratch.
•Getting and installing your HTPC operating system.
•Living with your system: tips on maximizing the benefits of your new HTPC.

Get your copy of Build a Home Theater PC: MythTV or Kodi/XBMC today and cut cable TV in the next 7 days.  

The keys to cut cable TV series gives you what you need to know to make your preferred cable cutting solution work for you. If you want information on all the best cable cutting options, in one place “The CTRL+ALT+DEL Plan: Cut Cable TV in 7 days. “ features all the information in the Keys to Cut Cable TV series.

Whichever option is right for you. Isn’t it time for you to Take Control, Find Alternatives and Delete your cable TV bill?

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HTML: Step By Step Guide To HTML or Beginners -: Learn the HTML Basics, Learn it Fast, Start Coding Today!

Learn HTML & CSS in Less Than 24 Hours!

Are You Ready to Make the Web Work For You?

HTML and CSS control what you see when you view a website. Everyday there are thousands more web pages created. Once you master HTML and CSS you will never have to be out of work again.

Learning these skills can also save you thousands of dollars on developers when creating your own website. Instead of taking an expensive course and learning HTML and CSS over months, you can spend a few bucks and learn the basics in less than a day.

In this easy to read guide you will learn:
•Elements, Tags, and Attributes
•Using HTML to Make Your Own Web Page
•Semantics
•Utilizing Text Based Elements
•How to Build Structure With HTML
•Cascade Style Sheets
•Selectors
•Properties
•Box Model
•How to Position Content
•Floats
•Typography
•Colors
•Font Properties

This short, but packed book will get you up and running with your own project in less than a day.

Every section is full of examples and easy to follow step-by-step direction for creating your own web page. The end of every chapter has a few simple questions to help keep your learning on track, and all the answers are in the back of the book. There is no excuse for not learning HTML and CSS.

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Ruby: Ruby Programming Crash Course.: Learning Ruby, Zero To Hero in 24 Hours or Less!

Best Ruby on Rails Programming Guide For Beginners

Do You Want to Enjoy Programming? Ruby on Rails was designed to harness the power of C++ without all of the code complexity. Ruby on Rails is an elegant tool in any programmer’s toolbox.

This fast start guide will teach you the basics and set you up for easily moving onto more advanced steps in using Ruby on Rails. The creator of Ruby on Rails created it specifically to make programming fun. This guide is best used with some knowledge of Ruby and HTML.

In this book you will learn:
•History and Uses For Ruby on Rails
•Creating a New Project
•Webpages
•Databases
•Ruby
•SQ Lite
•Creating Blogs
•Creating Blog Posts
•Glossary of Common Expressions

Because Ruby on Rails is designed to work on top of another high level language the coding is easy to understand. This guide’s links to further information and numerous samples will get anyone up to speed on the basics without wasting any time.

Ruby on Rails is the perfect language for a newer programmer who wants to be able to quickly build up skills, or for an experienced programmer looking to add one more skill. If you need to learn the basics of Ruby on Rails quickly and easily, this is the book for you. Great writing like great programming makes the complicated simple.

Download this book now and get started on learning one of the most enjoyable programming languages around.

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Few from today's Amazon Top 100 Free that may be of interest to some.

They Met At Shiloh: a Civil War Novel (Shiloh Series Book 1)

Pittsburg Landing was a place at peace—one that never expected to be the site for one of the bloodiest battles of the Civil War. Peace is shattered as Confederate and Federal troops meet on the fields and farms surrounding a tiny Methodist church. In the midst of death and destruction, friendships form as four soldiers struggle to survive the battle.

Forced to leave his position as minister, Phillip Pearson knows his life is in danger, but not just from the Confederates. The Harper family, incensed at Pearson's refusal to bury a philandering son, has a vendetta against him that is played out on the battlefield.

Demoted from his command by a West Point graduate, Capt.Michael Greirson is forced to choose between ambition and duty.

When a bumbling youth becomes his shadow, Private Robert Mitchell gains an unlikely friend—something that has been missing from his life. Afraid to trust, he is forced to confront those fears and depend on others in the heat of battle.

War is an adventure to Private Stephen Murdoch and his best friend, William Banks. For months they dream of the glory of war before volunteering together. On the eve of battle, they sense something momentous is about to happen. Their idealistic views fade in the blood of their fallen comrades.

Of the 40,000 Confederates and 30,000 Federals about to come face to face along the banks of the Tennessee River, these four soldiers will experience fear and questions of faith for what lies beyond. Two days of horrific fighting turn boys into men and sever the sacred bonds of comradeship in the bloodiest days of the war.

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Paleo Diet - Paleo For Beginners Weight Loss Guide Book Plus Paleo Cook Book and Paleo Recipes...Lose Weight Fast and Easy With The Paleo Way: (paleo, ... Diet and Weight Loss Books by Sam Siv 1)

If you're one of the millions of people trying to lose weight but to no avail, the paleo approach may just be the answer to your perpetual weight and health problems. With programs such as the paleo 21-day detox and paleo 30-day challenge, the paleo weight loss diet is not like any other diet fads. Instead of promoting unhealthy practices such as starving yourself or obsessing about counting calories, the paleo lifestyle goes back to the Paleolithic age adapting the fundamental concept that optimal diet can be achieved by aligning what we eat to how we are genetically adapted.

This book contains all the information you will need about the paleo diet as you begin your journey toward successful weight loss and a healthier lifestyle. Included in the book are straightforward information about the theory and premise of the diet and evidences of its effectiveness as well as the numerous benefits the diet can offer. If you've tried other diets before but to no avail, then this is the book that will help you understand and get the most out of the ultra popular paleo lifestyle. With paleo, you will not only lose weight but you will reap an assortment of healthy benefits that will change your life for the better.

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Harry Potter and the Art of Spying

The Harry Potter series is more than just a story about a young wizard who saves the world from He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named. The seven-book saga is an excellent primer on spying, intelligence, and politics. Join spy novelist Lynn Boughey and thirty-six-year CIA veteran and executive director of the International Spy Museum Peter Earnest as they review the spy craft employed and celebrated in J.K. Rowling's bestselling books. From the invisibility cloak to house passwords to Fred and George Weasley's Extendable Ears, Harry Potter & the Art of Spying is full of spy lessons for the secret-agent-in-training in the Muggle realm. Learn how to break secret codes, gather intelligence, read character's motives, and why Severus Snape is the best double agent ever.

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Paleo Diet: Amazingly Delicious Paleo Diet Recipes for Weight Loss (Weight Loss Recipes, Paleo Diet Recipes Book 1)

The Paleo Diet provides many amazing health benefits for your body including more energy, reduced risk of disease and of course weight loss and fat loss. Whatever your motivation is for better health you can be assured that following the Paleo Diet is a great way to address many of your health concerns.

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The Pulse: Episode 2- An EMP Prepper Survival Tale (The Pulse: An EMP Prepper Survival Tale Book 3)

Two weeks after a series of coordinated EMP strikes throughout the country, a group of preppers have banded together to manage through the crisis. A disastrous altercation with vengeful outsiders has led to a bug-out house in shambles, and their vehicles destroyed, and their supplies vanquished. James soon leads his prepper group to a mysterious refuge called “Camp Liberty.” Controlled by an eccentric man named Russell, the camp provides food and shelter as well as protection in the form of a well-trained militia. James and his prepper group are welcomed into the camp with open arms, but soon discover disturbing truths behind the friendly façade. The heavily fortified camp is inescapable, and Russell is looking for fresh “recruits” for his militia, where choice is not an option. Meanwhile in Atlanta, Terrance and his son, Tobias, patrol their bug-out van through the destruction of their hometown in hopes of finding Richie only to find themselves trapped in a city that has long descended into chaos and anarchy. The nightmare is only beginning in this engrossing tale of strength against the odds. Don’t miss the latest chapter in this acclaimed EMP prepper survival series!

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Slow Cooker: Slow Cooker Recipes - Simple, Delicious And Healthy Slow Cooker Recipes For Beginners (Appetizers, Desserts, Seafood, Soups, Vegetarian)

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BBQ Cookbook: Vol. 2 Chicken - Tantalizing Chicken Barbecue Recipes For Your Grilling Adventures (BBQ Cookbooks Barbecue Recipes)

If you have ever grilled chicken before, you know how hard it can be to get it just right. It can take many a dry chicken breast to finally figure out the exact temperature and the exact time for your poultry to be perfectly cooked on your BBQ.

Don’t get discouraged and do not follow the times listed in this book unless you know they work for your particular BBQ. Let’s face it. Our barbecues are like old cars. They have their own unique system to cook on no different than you used to have to pump the gas three times on the old beast and rattle the keys just right.

But when you started it right that car purred like a lion. Your grill is the same. You know the hot spots and the fact your medium high is really lava hot. So make sure to modify the cooking times on these recipes to match your grill. That way you can almost guarantee a perfect chicken.

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Breakfast Ideas Value Pack II - 200 Recipes For Waffles, Omelets, Coffee Cake and Quick Bread (Breakfast Ideas - The Breakfast Recipes Cookbook Collection 10)

If you are looking for quick yet tasty recipes for breakfast, this might be the cookbook you have been searching for! Many people are looking for quick and easy recipes online and in books – this cookbook will cover recipes for tasty and delicious omelets, waffles, coffee cake and quick bread – what a great way to start off your day!

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Shrimp Recipes: The Beginner's Guide to Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and More (Everyday Recipes)

Shrimp is one of the most widely used seafood in the world. And it’s no surprise; shrimp is extremely versatile and full of flavor. It also takes very little time to cook and is easy to prepare too! As you’ll see from these recipes, there are many of different ways to use shrimp which go well with a variety of tastes and textures. Depending on how it is prepared and seasoned, you can use it in almost any kind of dish that you can think of. This is why shrimp has been one of the most popular items around the world for several decades, and even centuries.

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The Best Homemade Mix Recipes In The World: Delicious, Easy & Homemade Recipes For Your Mixes (Bread, Dessert, Pudding, Pie, Cookies, Stuffing and More!)

While packaged mixes do save time, they can be more expensive in many ways. Not only do you have to pay for the ingredients, but a large part of the price of the product itself is actually money to pay for the packaging. With the right recipes, you can buy supplies, make several mixes and save them for when you need them. Doing this will actually save you a lot of money as the overall cost per mix will be lower. If there’s something that you know you will need on a regular basis, consider making your own mix!

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Cookie Indulgence: 150 Easy Cookie Recipes

Browse through the pages of Cookie Indulgence to find just the right treat. With 150 favorites from Chocolate Chip or Oatmeal cookies to No-bake, Refrigerator and Christmas cookies, there is sure to be a recipe that will please even the most rigorous taste test your family can muster.

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Ancient Essential Oils - Discover The Hidden Benefits Of 6 Age Old Essential Oils That Have Been Used To Heal And Cure For Centuries (Essential Oils, Aromatherapy, ... Oils For Beauty, Essential Oils Book 3)

Healing with essential oils isn't something that is commonly considered possible. Although it seems like it is unlikely to work and wouldn't be something the typical scientist would recommend to treat any ailments, ancient people have been using oils for at least as long as the Biblical days in order to uplift the body and heal the spirit. All of the general uses of essential oils seem to be lost on modern medicine, but there are people today who are more than willing to share their insight on the healing benefits of ancient essential oils.

4.5 out of 5 stars (15)
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Hot Dog Recipes: Creative Twists On an Every Day Favourite (Everyday Recipes)

This book is designed to not only celebrate that part of the hot dog’s legacy, but also to show you just how far it can go! If you have had trouble coming up with ways to serve those hot dogs besides the usual mustard, ketchup, and relish, within these pages you’ll find yourself surrounded by new and creative ways to serve up this all-American favorite. And not just “dog in a bun” variations either. You’ll be able to make stews and bowls and other meals besides new takes on the old in-a-bun method.

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The Best Homemade Cleaners: Recipes To Make Your Own Cleaning Products And Save!

The Best Homemade Cleaners e-book explains how to use cleaning supplies effectively to clean and save money. You'll learn which cleaners work best for various jobs so you don't have to keep a closet full of different cleaners that you never use.

4.2 out of 5 stars (33)
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Modern Rustic - Small Game and Bird Hunting: A Basic Primer for Adding Game Meat to Your Freezer and Table

Here is what you'll find in this book:
- The importance of gun safety
- Gun selection for various game
- Clothing selection for staying warm, dry and comfortable while hunting
- Cleaning and butchering each animal
- Tips and strategies for tracking and hunting

Small game animals included in this book:
- Squirrel hunting
- Rabbit hunting
- Pheasant hunting
- Grouse hunting
- Wild Turkey hunting

While this isn't a complete small game cookbook, it does include several delicious and unique small game recipes including:
- Brining
- Hasenpfeffer
- Squirrel pot pie
- Slow grilled pheasant
- Pheasant fajitas

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Autism - A Practical Guide for Parents

Here’s an overview of what you will learn in this book.

• How children with autism are wired differently, and how that affects the way they learn.
• Why Intensive Play is so important to everything else.
• Why it’s so hard to get your child’s attention, and what you can do about it.
• How visual tools can help your child, and how you can use them easily.
• Why focusing on well-being is so important, and some simple steps you can take to ensure you do.
• What general strategies will help you teach your child.
• Why behavior difficulties happen, and some ways you can help.
• Why today’s technology is making it easier for children with autism to communicate, learn and much more besides.

4.6 out of 5 stars (134)
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Crock Pot Recipes: 100 Simple Crock Pot Recipes to Work the Heck Out of Your Crock Pot

Crock pots prove to be one of the best solutions to this issue. It’s relatively inexpensive, easy to operate and virtually maintenance-free other than the routine cleaning. In most cases as stated in this book on crock pot recipes, all you need to do is to shop in your local supermarket for the ingredients, do some simple food preparation, put everything into the crock pot and leave the rest to the crock pot. In the next 8 hours or so, the crock pot does its magic and cooks the food to perfection while locking in all the flavours and nutrition. This frees up time for you to do other things (yes… even while you sleep!). Crock pots really make things easy! But it’ll not be possible without a book on crock pot recipes!

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Dog Training - Discover The Top 7 Things You Need To Teach Your Dog So They Are Peaceful And Disciplined (Dog Training, How To Train Your Dog, Puppy Training, Cat Training Book 2)

Having pets is almost as American as apple pie and cheeseburgers. Dogs are thought to be man's best friend, and people take in these animals without a second thought a lot of the time. However, if you don't have previous experience with dogs or a sound understanding of their psychologies and perspectives, chances are your relationship with your dog, and the dog's life will suffer as a result.

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Ancient Herbal Gardening - Discover The Hidden Benefits Of 6 Age Old Medicinal Herbs And Plants In Your Backyard (Herbal Gardening, DIY Herbal Gardening, ... Gardening, Container Gardening, Book 7)

If you are sick and you need a natural herbal remedy, you need not look any further than your own backyard! So many interesting and useful plants grow without any provocation, and many of these plants contain healing properties that have been utilized for ages. Some of these plants are even edible just for their huge range of nutrients and vitamins, and would be helpful in boosting the immune system in general! Not bad for a day's work, is it?

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Determined: The Story of Holocaust Survivor Avraham Perlmutter

In 1938, the Nazis arrive in Avraham’s hometown of Vienna, Austria. Desperate to help their son survive, his parents send him to the Netherlands. But the invading German army soon follows. During the ensuing war-torn years, young Avraham braves harrowing captures, daring escapes, torturous hiding, and heartbreaking losses. Yet he also experiences the goodness of humanity through the strangers who help him.

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Two from today's Amazon Top 100 Free that may be of interest to some. The duch oven cookbook has probably been posted previously.

Grid Down- How To Survive And Protect Your Family In A Powerless World

Any number of cataclysmic disasters could occur at any time. A super typhoon or tsunami that strikes an island nation, a hurricane that devastates communities near the shoreline and several miles inland, or a terrorist attack using a weapon of mass destruction or an EMP that shuts down power across the nation, resulting in widespread food and water shortages. Whether such disasters are caused by climate change or acts of God, they can strike just about anywhere and anytime. Therefore is it smart to make sure you are prepared for a world without power.

This book will cover:
Grid Down- How To Survive And Protect Your Family In A Powerless World
Reasons Why A Large Scale Power Outage May Be More Likely Than You Think
How To Build An Emergency Power Outage Kit
Tools That You Need If You Are Preparing For Grid Failure
Bugging Out vs Hunkering Down When The Power Grid Fails
Foods To Hoard When The Power Is Out
Storing An Emergency Safe Drinking Water Supply
Sanitation Without Power: The Basic Items You Need
Cooking When There Is No Power
Bartering 101 In a World With No Power

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Dutch Oven Cookbook. Easy Recipes about the art of Slow Cooking

Whether you're an avid user of your Dutch Oven or you're a novice wanting to dust off what will soon become the best cookware item in your kitchen,
the Dutch Oven Cookbook is an invaluable tool in making lip-smacking meals for yourself and your loved ones.

A vast collection of 78 mouth-watering recipes covering breads, soups, main courses and desserts, each recipe accompanied by a picture for reference.

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Dark Space

From the USA Today Bestselling Author of Stars and Empire
HUMANITY IS DEFEATED
Ten years ago the Sythians invaded the galaxy with one goal: to wipe out the human race.
THEY ARE HIDING
Now the survivors are hiding in the last human sector of the galaxy: Dark Space--once a place of exile for criminals, now the last refuge of mankind.
THEY ARE ISOLATED
The once galaxy-spanning Imperium of Star Systems is left guarding the gate which is the only way in or out of Dark Space--but not everyone is satisfied with their governance.
AND THEY ARE KILLING EACH OTHER
Freelancer and ex-convict Ethan Ortane is on the run. He owes crime lord Alec Brondi 10,000 sols, and his ship is badly damaged. When Brondi catches up with him, he makes an offer Ethan can't refuse. Ethan must infiltrate and sabotage the Valiant, the Imperial Star Systems Fleet carrier which stands guarding the entrance of Dark Space, and then his debt will be cleared. While Ethan is still undecided about what he will do, he realizes that the Imperium has been lying and putting all of Dark Space at risk. Now Brondi's plan is starting to look like a necessary evil, but before Ethan can act on it, he discovers that the real plan was much more sinister than what he was told, and he will be lucky to escape the Valiant alive. . . .

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Deadly Coast (A Tom Dugan Novel)

DUGAN THOUGHT SOMALI PIRATES WERE BAD NEWS. THEN IT GOT WORSE.

As Tom Dugan and Alex Kairouz, his partner and best friend, struggle to ransom their ship and crew from murderous Somali pirates, things take a turn for the worse. A US Navy contracted tanker with a full load of jet fuel is also hijacked, not by garden variety pirates, but by terrorists with links to Al Qaeda, changing the playing field completely.

With a possible link between piracy and terrorism now in play, the US and British goverments order the halt of all negotiations for captive ships, and enraged pirates ratchet up the mistreatment of the captive crews. When one of their crewman is murdered in front of him on a live video feed, a frustrated Dugan takes matters into his own hands and starts his own rescue operation, only to stumble across something far more sinister -- a rogue salvage operation for a long lost weapon of mass destruction. Isolated at sea on an old tanker previously destined for the ship breakers, Dugan and his hastily assembled little force of Russian mercenaries find themselves the last line of defense between the world and a terrifying bio-weapon.

Weaving historical fact with speculative fiction, Deadly Coast takes the reader from London board rooms into the very real world of modern day pirates -- and their victims.

4.6 out of 5 stars (306)
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PRIMAL Inception (The PRIMAL Series)

PRIMAL Inception is a prequel in the PRIMAL series. It reveals the back-story of former CIA paramilitary operatives Ice and Vance.

Kosovo, 1999. CIA operatives, Ice and Vance, are supporting a crack unit of Albanian rebels. War criminals by any standards, these brutal fighters are unlikely allies in a vicious ethnic conflict.

Two years on and the war has devastated Kosovo. NATO peacekeepers try to bring order to a region ruled by Albanian mafia, corrupt government officials, and apathetic UN bureaucrats.

Ice, scarred by genocide, is running a side project investigating war crimes. When Vance returns from a posting to Africa, they are faced with a stark choice. Abide by the façade of stability or, with the help of the SAS, fight a rogue battle against war criminals hungry for power.

For a limited period of time this version of PRIMAL Inception includes the PRIMAL Compendium as a bonus! This compilation of information about PRIMAL outlines the fictional background and concept of operations for PRIMAL.

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Five Suns of Treason (Five Suns Saga Book 1)

Part 1 of the three-part Five Suns Saga

Kellen’s tired of politics and the back-stabbing that accompanies it. As a senior staffer to a US senator, he’s privy to all kinds of information, like details about the meteor hurtling through space on a collision course with earth. He also knows what the panicked public has been told isn’t the whole truth, and now he’ll have to decide if exposing the lie is worth trading his life.

Part dystopian survival epic, part espionage military and political thriller, Five Suns of Treason features six interconnected short stories before, during, and after the downfall of society, with each one unlocking another piece of the mystery of how the world collapsed. This mashup brings you a style like Mad Max meets Tom Clancy.

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The Atomic Sea: Part Three: An Epic Fantasy / Science Fiction Adventure

A thousand years ago, the sea began to change, and the change spread.

Now the boiling, toxic, lightning-wreathed Atomic Sea has encompassed every ocean on the planet, and the creatures that live in it have become mutated and unnatural. The sea's taint can infect any human who comes in contact with it or with unprocessed seafood, killing them . . . or altering them. No one knows why the sea has become this way or what it portends, only that it's irrevocably changed the world.

Meanwhile, world war has erupted, and the small country of Ghenisa, like many others, is tottering on the brink of collapse under the onslaught of the Empire of Octung. Middle-aged widower Dr. Francis Avery is aboard a military whaling ship far out on the Atomic Sea when a series of murders onboard propels him down a rabbit-hole of danger and terror unlike any other.

Soon he becomes aware of a spy on the ship, but that's just the beginning. With the help of the grizzled whaler Janx and a mysterious woman named Layanna, he will embark on an epic quest to save Ghenisa from Octung and unravel the secrets of the Atomic Sea.

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Cooking Books Box Set #11: Ultimate Canning & Preserving Food Guide for Beginners & Ultimate Barbecue and Grilling for Beginners (Grilling, Barbecue, Grilling ... Meals, Storing Food, Preserving Food Guide)

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The Worlds Tastiest Nut Butter Recipes: Healthy, Delicious, Quick And Easy

Can you imagine your breakfast or lunch without peanut butter sandwiches?
Well, NO is the answer for most of us.
But you can’t disagree that once in a while it does get a tad too boring.
Well, we have the perfect solution for you. Presenting to you nut butter
recipes that will cater to different tastes and preferences.

We have compiled an array of nutritious, lipsmacking and easy to make nut butter
recipes that will help you break the monotony of a PBJ sandwich.

There are sweet and savory options to choose from, which will make your
sandwiches (and other dishes) interesting and even adventurous.
Nut butters are deliciously indulgent, and are also a perfect gift
for the upcoming holiday season.
So, this is your chance to shine through and make something healthy
as well as tasty. Read on to learn more about some of the best nut butter recipes.

4.8 out of 5 stars (16)
5 star: 13
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Urban Gardening For Beginners: Your Complete Guide To Homesteading and Self-Sufficiency (Homesteading, Self Sufficiency, Homesteading For Beginners, Homesteading ... Self-Sufficiency, How To Homestead)

Homesteading way of life was very common in the past and people have been consistently growing fruits and vegetables in their backyard from times immemorial. Moreover, the concept of raising chicken in the backyard pen is not uncommon either. While the idea of homesteading and self-sufficiency might not be new, the ways in which homesteading is practiced has certainly undergone a drastic change. In the past, homesteaders spent years undertaking backbreaking tasks of plowing, tilling and harvesting farms carved out of complete wilderness. They stayed away from modern day amenities and tools. Although, present day homesteaders too undertake physically exhaustive tasks, they are, nevertheless, not as grueling as the olden-day tasks. But, let this not fool you as homesteading – present or past – is taxing if you do not have the right aptitude to live your life without a number of so-called ‘basic’ amenities that we take for granted.

A large number of people are attracted towards homesteading because it helps keep unhealthy and harmful chemicals out of the food chain. Turning to gardening is the only way to ensure that each and every one of us has access to wholesome and less-contaminated food. Moreover, people have gone further and have ensured that chemicals do not find their way into their personal lives as well. With every action they take, homesteaders make sure that they do not harm themselves, their co-beings, the Earth and the future generations. Call it what you may – green movement, eco conscious or going green – the basic idea that defines homesteading is self-sufficiency and environmental responsibility. Homesteading, as difficult and backbreaking it might seem initially, is the first step towards a happier, healthier and satisfying lifestyle.

4.8 out of 5 stars (6)
5 star: 5
4 star: 1
3 star: 0
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Gardening: 4 in 1 Masterclass: Book 1: Container Gardening + Book 2: Vertical Gardening + Book 3: Urban Homesteading + Book 4: Square foot Gardening

Want to grow your own fruits & vegetables, but don’t have the time & space?Interested to grow a healthy harvest in your own terrace or balcony? Want to take up gardening as a hobby to relax and rejuvenate your mind? Do you want to save the money that you spend at the expensive organic store? Fed up of consuming mass produced packaged food? Looking for ways to lead a simplistic life by causing minimum harm to the environment? Growing your own garden using techniques such as Container, Vertical or Square Foot Gardening is the solution.

4.6 out of 5 stars (5)
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A few from today's Amazon Top 100 Free that may be of interest to some. At least one has been mentioned here before.

Inhuman (Book 5) (Post-Human Series)

Inhuman is Book 5 in the best-selling, smash hit phenomenon, Post-Human series. In this 400-plus pages, 109k word epic story (twice as long as any other individual book in the series) readers will get to rejoin all of the characters they fell in love with along the way in the previous 4 books. Inhuman not only ties the first four books together, it also introduces a new villain, one that has been lurking in the background throughout, and that will trump any villain in the history of literature, film, or comics. V-SINN is its name, and, this time, it may just be too much for the post-humans to handle. Inhuman is to the Post-Human series as The Empire Strikes Back was to Star Wars--the middle act when revelations emerge, old sins come back to haunt, and the journey of the heroes that readers have fallen in love with deepens, darkens, and entertains to a whole new level. Post-Human fans will be not be disappointed with this epic middle act! Enjoy!

4.7 out of 5 stars (256)
5 star: 197
4 star: 42
3 star: 13
2 star: 3
1 star: 1

Post-Human Series Books 1-4

What's better than reading Amazon Kindle's most popular exclusive science fiction series of 2012/2014? Reading it in one collected edition...for FREE! David Simpson's Post-Human Series has been downloaded over 450,000 times in the last two years, delighting readers with an action-packed series filled to the brim with nanobots, A.I., androids, post-humans, cyborgs, and a cast of likeable characters and star-crossed love that you won't be able to resist. All that and it's thought-provoking and philosophical too! Ready to get hooked? Then download the series here and experience it for yourself!

4.5 out of 5 stars (1,008)
5 star: 682
4 star: 206
3 star: 65
2 star: 28
1 star: 27

PYTHON: Python Prgramming - Learn Python FAST - The Ultimate Crash Course to Learning the Basics of the Python Programming Language In No Time (Python, ... command line, programming, java Book 1)

This language was created by Guido van Rossum in the late 1980’s. It can be compared with popular languages such as Java,C++ etc. It is easy for experienced programmers as well as beginners to learn and master Python.This language has got better readability being a high-level language and is easy to write. It has a wide variety of data types, lists, dictionaries and has a clear syntax. Since this is a high-level language, it is portable - which means programs written using Python can easily run on different computer/operating systems.

5.0 out of 5 stars (2)
5 star: 2
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The Greatest Amish Recipes In History: Fast, Easy & Delicious Amish Recipes You Will Love (Recipes From a Simpler Life)

The Amish people are primarily known for their very simple way of life. So simple that many of them shun modern technology, including the conveniences that come along with it.

You might think what a bad way to live. On the contrary, simple living can be more fulfilling and joyful, with less things to stress about and filled with opportunities to enjoy what really matters most like relationships. When was the last time you saw a family of iPad junkies spend meaningful time with each other? I thought so.

Some of the best things in life are the simplest ones. Similarly, some of the best tasting foods are those that are, well, simple. One of the reasons why Amish food can be so delicious is simplicity. No frills, no fuss. Just pure and simple culinary delight.

4.2 out of 5 stars (21)
5 star: 13
4 star: 4
3 star: 1
2 star: 2
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Your Ultimate Wedding On A Budget Guide: How To Save Thousands Of Dollars, Time And Stress While Planning Your Dream Wedding (Wedding Inspiration, Inexpensive Wedding, Perfect Wedding Book 1)

You're about to discover how to plan the wedding of your dreams on a budget. After the thrill of getting engaged, many couples are hit with the overwhelming stress of planning a wedding and figuring out how to pay for it. According to TheKnot.com, the average couple in the US spent a record high of $30,000 on their wedding and this number is only rising. No wonder couples are feeling the pinch.

The truth is, if you are feeling overwhelmed about how you are going to plan your dream wedding and also afford it, it's because you are lacking effective techniques and strategies that will free you from the stress of planning your wedding while saving you thousands of dollars. You can plan and enjoy the wedding of your dreams.

5.0 out of 5 stars (9)
5 star: 9
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Quoted:
My notes on free books

The Amazon Top 100 Free Kindle Book List for Today

Inhuman (Book 5) (Post-Human Series)
Inhuman is Book 5 in the best-selling, smash hit phenomenon, Post-Human series. In this 400-plus pages, 109k word epic story (twice as long as any other individual book in the series) readers will get to rejoin all of the characters they fell in love with along the way in the previous 4 books. Inhuman not only ties the first four books together, it also introduces a new villain, one that has been lurking in the background throughout, and that will trump any villain in the history of literature, film, or comics. V-SINN is its name, and, this time, it may just be too much for the post-humans to handle. Inhuman is to the Post-Human series as The Empire Strikes Back was to Star Wars--the middle act when revelations emerge, old sins come back to haunt, and the journey of the heroes that readers have fallen in love with deepens, darkens, and entertains to a whole new level. Post-Human fans will be not be disappointed with this epic middle act! Enjoy!

5 star:(197)
4 star:(42)
3 star:(13)
2 star:(3)
1 star:(1)

[#5. Books in this series have been free before. I don't think I ever tried to read any of them though.]

The Templar's Secret (Templar Adventures Book 4)
When the pope unexpectedly dies, a plot is put into play to seize the papacy. It is masterminded by a shadowy conspirator known as Irenaeus. Aided by members of Santa Muerte, a satanic brotherhood, Irenaeus is desperate to obtain a lost gospel written by one of the Three Magi which reputedly shatters the myth of the most enigmatic man in all of history – Jesus of Nazareth. Irenaeus intends to use the Evangelium Gaspar to blackmail the Vatican conclave, and he will stop at nothing to retrieve it . . . including the brutal abduction of a young Oxford student.

Caedmon Aisquith, Templar expert and former MI5 operative, receives an ominous ransom demand – ‘find the Evangelium Gaspar or your kidnapped daughter will be killed.’ Hurled into a dangerous labyrinth of Templar intrigues, Caedmon and his assistant, photographer Edie Miller, race against time as they attempt to solve a series of clues involving esoteric symbols and artfully encoded riddles. All the while staying one step ahead of the bloodthirsty members of Santa Muerte.

From India to the Camino de Santiago in Spain, and finally to a Merovingian church in the heart of Paris, Caedmon hunts the most explosive secret of all – a two-thousand-year-old cover-up that will forever change the course of history.

The Templar’s Secret is an epic quest that perfectly combines esoteric lore and thrilling intrigue.

5 star:(19)
4 star:(8)
3 star:(1)
2 star:(1)
1 star:(0)

[#20. was a recent Bookbub selection.]

Post-Human Series Books 1-4
BOOK DESCRIPTION: What's better than reading Amazon Kindle's most popular exclusive science fiction series of 2012/2014? Reading it in one collected edition...for FREE! David Simpson's Post-Human Series has been downloaded over 450,000 times in the last two years, delighting readers with an action-packed series filled to the brim with nanobots, A.I., androids, post-humans, cyborgs, and a cast of likeable characters and star-crossed love that you won't be able to resist. All that and it's thought-provoking and philosophical too! Ready to get hooked? Then download the series here and experience it for yourself!

5 star:(688)
4 star:(206)
3 star:(65)
2 star:(28)
1 star:(27)

[#29. Books in this series have been free before. I don't think I ever tried to read any of them though.]

Dark Space
HUMANITY IS DEFEATED
Ten years ago the Sythians invaded the galaxy with one goal: to wipe out the human race.
THEY ARE HIDING
Now the survivors are hiding in the last human sector of the galaxy: Dark Space--once a place of exile for criminals, now the last refuge of mankind.
THEY ARE ISOLATED
The once galaxy-spanning Imperium of Star Systems is left guarding the gate which is the only way in or out of Dark Space--but not everyone is satisfied with their governance.
AND THEY ARE KILLING EACH OTHER
Freelancer and ex-convict Ethan Ortane is on the run. He owes crime lord Alec Brondi 10,000 sols, and his ship is badly damaged. When Brondi catches up with him, he makes an offer Ethan can't refuse. Ethan must infiltrate and sabotage the Valiant, the Imperial Star Systems Fleet carrier which stands guarding the entrance of Dark Space, and then his debt will be cleared. While Ethan is still undecided about what he will do, he realizes that the Imperium has been lying and putting all of Dark Space at risk. Now Brondi's plan is starting to look like a necessary evil, but before Ethan can act on it, he discovers that the real plan was much more sinister than what he was told, and he will be lucky to escape the Valiant alive. . . .

5 star:(898)
4 star:(1130)
3 star:(236)
2 star:(49)
1 star:(27)

[#84. It's been free before, but I have not read it.]

A Bookbub selection today.

3 LIES: A Masters Thriller (The Masters CIA Thriller Series Book 1)
On hiatus from the corporate treadmill, Clint finds love to last a lifetime in Beth. While she recovers from kidney failure through dialysis, Beth is kidnapped from her home. But Clint’s the only one who suspects foul play in her disappearance. In spite of the evidence, her family refuses to admit she’s in danger. And without routine dialysis, Beth won’t survive.

Five hundred miles south, the case attracts the attention of spy trackers at the CIA. Can Clint find Beth before her kidneys fail or her abductors unload a bullet in his head?

An espionage and suspense thriller with a techno bent, 3 LIES is set along the Massachusetts coast.

5 star:(30)
4 star:(15)
3 star:(0)
2 star:(1)
1 star:(0)

Chickamauga: A Novel of the American Civil War

Just after first light on the morning of September 18th, 1863, in the deep woods on the banks of Chickamauga Creek, a single brigade of Federal infantry stumbled into a full division of Confederate cavalry, and so began one of the bloodiest conflicts of the American Civil War.

Chickamauga is the story, fictionalized, of that momentous conflict. For two days, the Confederate Army of Tennessee under the command of General Braxton Bragg, and the Federal Army of the Cumberland led by Major General William Rosecrans, tore at one another during a battle that ebbed and flowed, favoring first one side and then the other. But the Devil is in the details, and a single, inaccurate battlefield report led to a glorious Confederate charge and the total and devastating defeat of the Federal army. Chickamauga is the story of heroism, desperate deeds, and death and destruction on a scale the like of which had never been seen before.

The story of the Battle of Chickamauga is told through the eyes of the Generals who planned the grand strategies, and the soldiers who fought, often hand-to-hand, one of the bloodiest conflicts in American History.

Chickamauga is the intense story of the young men, the everyday soldiers, who must fight, not only the enemy, but also their own fears and inner doubts to find the courage to face seemingly insurmountable odds. It's also the story of their superior officers, and the generals who control their fates; men who are determined to charge into Hell itself to achieve victory. You'll stand side-by-side with them as they contest one disordered, ear splitting, ground shaking battle after another.

The author weaves unbelievable, but true tales of breakdowns in communication, insubordinate commanders, and strategies that falter and fail in the heat of total war. You'll learn of the iron bonds forged between friends and companions on the battlefield, morals and ideals brought into question, and of victory achieved through pure grit and dogged determination, split-second decisions, and total dedication to the cause. Chickamauga is the story of ordinary people in extraordinary times.

This 1863 battle, on the banks of Chickamauga Creek, the River of Death, cost the armies of both sides more than 37,000 casualties; it was the bloodiest two days of the entire Civil War.

4.4 out of 5 stars (31)
5 star: 17
4 star: 12
3 star: 1
2 star: 0
1 star: 1

Free-Wrench

The islands of Caldera are a shining jewel in a rather bleak world. A terrible calamity in the past had blanketed much of the world with a toxic "fug." Those who survived were forced to take to the mountains and the skies in wondrous airships. Life has since been a struggle, with only the most ruthless and crafty able to survive. To spare themselves the same fate, the Calderans erected a battery of guns to fend off the airships of the mainland. They isolated themselves from the madness of the world, choosing instead to focus on the pursuits of art and creativity. Few believe the technologically advanced but socially barbarous outsiders have anything to offer. Amanita Graus, though, is hoping that they do.

Nita's mother has lost her livelihood and perhaps soon her life to a terrible disease. Already the black sheep of the family for embracing engineering rather than art, Nita resolves to leave the safety of her home and do whatever it takes to find a cure. For a price, the bizarre crew of an airship called The Wind Breaker are willing to grant her a meeting with their mysterious benefactors, and thus a chance to procure the one thing with a chance to save her mother.
Free-Wrench follows Nita’s adventures in a steampunk world of airships and lunatics. Helping her in her journey are an eccentric crew of smugglers; the gruff Cap’n Mack, the simple but enthusiastic Lil and Coop, the arrogant marksman Gunner, the surly surgeon Butch, and the irritable mascot Wink. To survive and find what she seeks she’ll need to earn their trust, follow their rules, and meet face to face with the people who pull the strings of their society.

4.7 out of 5 stars (21)
5 star: 16
4 star: 4
3 star: 1
2 star: 0
1 star: 0

Couple from today's Amazon Top 100 Free that may be of interest to some.

Hamfist Over Hanoi: Wolfpack on the Prowl (The Air Combat Adventures of Hamilton "Hamfist" Hancock Book 4)

Air Force pilot Hamilton “Hamfist” Hancock thinks he has left the Vietnam War behind him, after completing a hazardous tour of duty as a Forward Air Controller (FAC) flying over the Ho Chi Minh Trail. He is based at Yokota Air Base, in Japan, and becomes comfortable flying generals and other VIPs around Asia in his Sabreliner executive jet. He is adjusting to his new marriage, and aside from the stress of TDY assignments, life is placid.

But the war returns with a vengeance when Hamfist suffers a personal loss at the hands of the North Vietnamese. Hamfist knows that the only way he can find inner peace is to go back for another combat tour, to try to bring the horrific war to a speedy end. And this time, he will fly a fighter, the top-of-the-line F-4 Phantom II.

Hamfist checks out in the F-4 and arrives at his base in Thailand just in time for the start of Operation Linebacker, the bombing offensive over Hanoi. He soon finds himself flying over the most heavily defended area in the world, dodging Surface-to-Air Missiles (SAMs) and dueling with enemy aircraft, the vaunted MiG-series fighters. And along the way he has picked up two new goals: completing 100 missions over North Vietnam and defeating a MiG in aerial combat.

Only time will tell if Hamfist will achieve his 100 missions, score a victory over a MiG and, most important, help end the war.

4.4 out of 5 stars (155)
5 star: 95
4 star: 40
3 star: 14
2 star: 1
1 star: 5

Prepped In A Year: Your 12-Month Guide to Emergency Preparedness

Everyone should be a prepper. You know about the possibility of extreme weather events, house fires, serious accidents, long-term unemployment, terrorism, civil unrest, pandemics and biohazards. You know that you need to prepare for them. And you know that no one will take care of you and your family but yourself. But what do you do and where do you start?

Prepped In A Year gives you a month-by-month plan to survival prepping, taking you through the necessary steps to create a 72-hour emergency kit, set aside long-term food supplies, ensure the safety and security of your home and family and suggest a monthly skill or practice. Follow the plan, step by step, and you'll be prepped in a year.

5.0 out of 5 stars (5)
5 star: 5
4 star: 0
3 star: 0
2 star: 0
1 star: 0

A few from today's Amazon Top 100 Free that may be of interest to some. One or more may have been previously mentioned.

Exodus (The Exodus Trilogy Book 1)

In 2072, Earth faces the ultimate extinction event. In an America turned authoritarian, a race against time begins. To send a starship to a distant planet, where the remains of humanity can survive. Only a small number will be chosen for this final endeavor to save mankind from extinction, and among the contenders only the most resourceful will have a chance.

But while the government wants to choose loyal subjects in order to create another version of the society they have engineered, there are those who secretly conspire to let the starfarers choose their own destiny, free from the bonds of their mother world.

As mankind on Earth faces its final blow, the selected few set course for Aurora, more than 40 light years away!

4.1 out of 5 stars (247)
5 star: 88
4 star: 123
3 star: 24
2 star: 8
1 star: 4

Tent City

The starvation that followed the locust invasion nearly decimated the human population. Now five years later, America’s citizens are faced with a choice. Send their children to safety camps designed to rebuild the human race or fight back.

Dani Campbell, a shy dreamer, lives out her days on a South Dakota farm running away from a devastating past. Dani and her family work hard to stay under the radar and out of the way of the new totalitarian government. They dutifully cooperate as their crops are stolen and their liberties disappear.

But that was before The Council’s newest order. Unable to accept her fate, Dani decides it’s finally time to do something. Driven by her refusal to hand over her brother to the government, Dani makes the only choice she can. Will it be enough to survive?

Tent City is a dystopian novel that takes place in the Black Hills of South Dakota. Part survival, part coming of age with a dash of romance, Tent City asks, what lengths would you go to in order to ensure the survival of the ones you love?

4.4 out of 5 stars (125)
5 star: 69
4 star: 42
3 star: 10
2 star: 2
1 star: 2

The Chase: One Courageous Skipper Battling The Perilous Evil Out To Destroy Him. (Sea Action & Adventure)

For the lone skipper of the Galatea sailing yacht in the Aegean Sea off the coast of Turkey, a peaceful vacation turns into a race for his life.

"A dull thud vibrated low as the Russian submarine Slavianka lost its electronic spying antenna atop the tower."

"The Galatea had come to a sudden stop. Avri was hurled forward like a harpoon from a cannon. His head hit the bulkhead with a horrible blow, absorbing all his one hundred and sixty pounds of momentum. He heard the loud crunching noise of the bow crashing into something solid, or perhaps it was the sound of his skull smashing against the bulkhead."

And the chase is on. A seasoned submarine captain versus a sailboat skipper, each struggling for survival, each racing for life.

Meanwhile, the Russian naval intelligence has its own devious plans while the Israeli Mossad has quite different ideas.

4.9 out of 5 stars (21)
5 star: 19
4 star: 2
3 star: 0
2 star: 0
1 star: 0

Corps Justice Boxed Set: Books 1-3: Back to War, Council of Patriots, Prime Asset - Military Thrillers

In a bloody gang initiation gone wrong, Former Marine Staff Sergeant Cal Stokes simultaneously loses his fiancé and is thrust into America's unforgiving criminal underbelly. Never one to back down, the Navy Cross winner is forced to use the skills honed in the Marines along with the assets of his deceased father's company, Stokes Security International (S.S.I.), to track down his enemy and penetrate the world of his enemy.

He must seek his own brand of justice...

4.5 out of 5 stars (411)
5 star: 282
4 star: 91
3 star: 24
2 star: 5
1 star: 9

Armchair Safari (A Cybercrime Technothriller)

Derek Callahan wouldn't expect his name to be on that list. He's just trying to get his life together.

He travels too much for work. His marriage is on the rocks. And even after ten years, he still has nightmares from Iraq. So he is hopeful--desperately so--that his new job running a high-tech game company will give him some stability and peace.

What Derek doesn't yet know is that he's about to cross paths with a clever college student named Megan Evans. She has the inside angle on the score of a lifetime inside his company's MMORPG game. And when Megan and her companions inadvertently trigger a terrifying whirlwind of events, Derek will find himself caught in the crossfire between hackers, the FBI, and his own tortured demons come back to haunt him.

The stakes are high. The danger is very real. And time is running out.

4.6 out of 5 stars (26)
5 star: 21
4 star: 2
3 star: 2
2 star: 0
1 star: 1

Cast Iron Cookbook: Vol.4 Dessert Recipes (Health Wealth & Happiness Book 54)

Cast iron skillet cooking is making a serious comeback finally. Cast iron has always been known to have even heating, great heat retention and is so versatile you can use it on a grill, toss it in the oven or even use it over an open flame. Yet very few people were using it.

Some people claim to have been handed down cast iron cookware that is 150 years old. That is amazing. Maybe a bunch of grandmas got together and decided it was time to revive cast iron cooking from the slow death it was experiencing. Who knows and really who cares, you just want to eat great tasting food.

4.7 out of 5 stars (19)
5 star: 15
4 star: 3
3 star: 0
2 star: 1
1 star: 0

Mexican Cooking: Cook Easy And Healthy Mexican Food at Home With Mouth Watering Mexican Recipes Cookbook

By Reading This Book You Will Learn The Proper Way of Cooking And Eating Mexican Food!

By Reading This Book You Will Learn How To Make Mexican Meals for Appetizer, Main Dish, Side Dish, Dessert, Salad, Breads and Soup!

This Mexican Cooking Recipes Book Can Be Used by Beginners, As Well As Those Well Informed About Mexican Cuisine!

Each Mexican Meal is accompanied By Captivating Photo!

4.8 out of 5 stars (14)
5 star: 11
4 star: 3
3 star: 0
2 star: 0
1 star: 0

My notes on free books

The Amazon Top 100 Free Kindle Book List for Today
[Amazon has several times changed the actual link to the top 100 free books. This link has not changed. You will have to select the top 100 free tab yourself.]

Black Flagged (The Black Flagged Technothriller Series Book 1
Daniel Petrovich, the most lethal operative created by the Department of Defense's Black Flag Program, protects a secret buried in the deepest vaults of the Pentagon.

Blackmailed into executing one final mission, Daniel's carefully constructed "life" rapidly disintegrates into a relentless federal manhunt--and a "24-style" race against the clock to suppress the shocking truth about his past.

To survive, he'll release the darkest side of his concealed identity. A dark side with few boundaries--and even fewer loyalties.

Black Flagged lays the foundation for a gritty, high-octane series exploring the serpentine link between covert operations and government agency politics.

5 star:(228)
4 star:(167)
3 star:(52)
2 star:(21)
1 star:(14)

[#8. I bought this book and gave it 4 stars, despite having some flaws. I also have a bit of  a history with the author as outlined here. This book has been free a number of times.]

Rebel (Rebel Stars Book 0)
In the early 21st century, an alien attack drove humanity to the brink of extinction. A thousand years after their defeat, the aliens haven't been seen since.

Rada Pence has spent the last three years driving carts for an independent mining crew. Most likely, that's how she'll die, too. Then, deep beneath the ice of a Neptune moon, her crew discovers a long-lost ship. If it's from Earth's first space age, it would be worth millions.

When they dig down to it, they discover it's not human—it's alien. And its secrets are worth killing for.

5 star:(30)
4 star:(12)
3 star:(2)
2 star:(1)
1 star:(1)

[#41.]

Quinn Checks In (Liam Quinn Mysteries Book 1)
Haunted by his own mistakes, ex-jailbird and fraud artist Liam Quinn gets a chance to make amends; a friend of his ex-cop father has given him a freelance job as an art investigator for an insurance company. But a gallery heist isn't what it seems, and pretty soon, Quinn is running out of people to trust. The biggest mobster in town, a sweetheart named "Vin The Shin," is calling him out; a steady string of lowlifes want his head; his brother the patrolman can't forgive him and the woman he loves can't see him for what he is. The police think he's hiding something, and he may have turn to his sociopathic ex-mentor for help. But hey, when trouble comes knocking? That's when Quinn Checks In.

5 star:(162)
4 star:(159)
3 star:(56)
2 star:(8)
1 star:5)

[#50. It's been free before several times. I gave it 4 stars.]

Low Carb Slow Cooker: 50 Healthy Low Carb Recipes for Weight Loss!
With all the busy lifestyle, office hours, meetings and travels, people these days barely get time to make healthy food in their kitchen. Thankfully, the resurrection of slow cookers has given a solution for it. Now even the busiest of people can enjoy wholesome, healthy meals without spending much time in their kitchen. In this book, straight from Kate’s Kitchen, we bring to you, the very best LOW CARB handpicked recipes.

With 50 recipes, equally divided as breakfast, lunch, and dinner, you will get the very best of Kate. These low carb diet recipes will help you trim off that tummy of yours, and will bring you back to shape in no time.

Not only this, but Kate’s Kitchen also provides you with all the invaluable nutritional information of each recipe that you are making. This way, you can know how much of nutrition you are getting from the food that you are eating. Just set the slow cooker on, get along with your chores, and delicious meal is ready to be served in your table!

5 star:(13)
4 star:(2)
3 star:(0)
2 star:(0)
1 star:(4)

[#62. The single star reviews suggest that there are a lot of typos and other editing mistakes and that at least some of the recipes are not really low carb. You get what you pay for sometimes.]

My notes on free books

The Amazon Top 100 Free Kindle Book List for Today
[Amazon has several times changed the actual link to the top 100 free books. This link has not changed. You will have to select the top 100 free tab yourself.]

First Contact (The Last War Trilogy, Book 1) (In Her Name).
The Terran survey ship Aurora makes a startling discovery in an uncharted star system: two planets inhabited by an advanced, and decidedly unfriendly, non-human civilization. Disabled by gigantic alien warships before it can escape, the Aurora is boarded by nightmarish blue-skinned warriors with claws and fangs who slaughter the crew in ritual combat using primitive weapons. The sole survivor, Midshipman Ichiro Sato, is returned to Earth as a messenger bearing a device that warns of an impending attack.

For that is the way of the Kreelan Empire, which has waged war against countless civilizations across the stars in its quest for a savior, one not of their own blood, foretold in an ages-old prophecy. With only a few generations left before their ancient species faces extinction, the Kreelans will wage their last war against humanity, hoping against hope for redemption of sins long past.

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[#10. I read a book in this series previously. I was not especially impressed with it. YMMV.]

Anti-Soviet Activities: A Pyotr Kirov Detective Novel
For Colonel Pyotr Andreevitch Kirov there is only one inescapable truth in modern Russia - if the old order does not change, it is impossible to bury the past.

When Kirov's routine investigation into black market antibiotics is linked to the former head of the KGB - and Kirov himself is put under investigation by his own men - the course for collision is set.

As the old and new factions in the Soviet machine grapple for power, the stock in trade is the hardest currency known to the Socialist Republic ... murder. Will Mikhail Gorbachev share the same fate?

Anti-Soviet Activities is the second of Jim Williams's astonishingly prophetic novels about the decline and fall of the Soviet Union. past.

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[#11. The first book in this series has been free before. I have not read it though.]

The China Pandemic (Graham's Resolution Book 1)
What the world dreads most has happened- because of a mutated avian bird flu (H5N1) pandemic. It has ravaged the globe. Only 2% of the population has survived. A dying mother knows that her young child is among the few immune to the virus. What will she do to ensure his survival before her own coming tragic death?

Meanwhile, Graham has buried his last remaining family member. Following his father's advice to make it to the family cabin, he meets with triumph and tragedy; learning new rules along the way. Just when he thinks he's finally got a handle on this new world, he's taken by surprise, as he learns he's not alone. A hidden yet vulnerable community of Preppers are nearby. Will he find the strength to escape these dangers and go on living? And more importantly, will he have the ability to protect those he's come to trust?

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[#30. was a recent Bookbub selection .I started reading it, but have not finished it. Not sure whether I will get back to it or not.]

Paleo Beef: Insanely Easy Low Carb Beef Recipes for Better Health and Fast Weight Loss! (Gluten Free Cookbook Collection 2)
From the author of several bestselling cookbooks and busy mum Alissa Noel Grey comes a great new collection of recipes. This time she offers us her insanely easy and enjoyable low carb Paleo Beef recipes.
Paleo Beef: Insanely Easy Low Carb Beef Recipes for Better Health and Easy Weight Loss!
is an invaluable and delicious resource for anyone who is interested in easy-to-prepare Paleo food. If you're looking for new Paleo Diet dinner ideas, this cookbook is for you.

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[#83. Something about the reviews strikes me as odd. Not sure just what.]

Paleo Gluten Free Slow Cooker Recipes: Against All Grains (Paleo Recipes Book 4)
Learn how to create easy, delicious Paleo Gluten Free, Slow Cooker meals!
Slow cooker easy - set it in the morning and come home to an amazing Gluten Free meal that your family will love!
Paleo Diet, Gluten Free and Slow Cooking All In 1 Book!
It makes perfect sense to combine all 3. Plus you’ll receive an added benefit… you’ll lose weight when you lose the wheat!
Are you sick of feeling tired and bloated?
Here are great tasting, easy to make, meals you will love! Meal plans and shopping lists too!
Looking for a new, healthier, slimmer you?
The Paleo Gluten Free diet is not a typical “diet” at all.
It’s the return to the essential food that our ancestors ate - no grains, no gluten!
Don’t be fooled, the Paleo Gluten Free diet contains an abundance of great tasting food.
You won’t be left feeling like you’re missing out on anything.
And you'll lose weight!

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[#98. Some of the less gushing reviews suggest there are not many recipes in the work, many are not really slow cooker recipes, and some recipes are not even paleo. Others point out there are errors and typos in the work.]

A couple from todays Amazon Top 100 Free Kindle eBooks that may be of interest to some.

[Several prior books of The Pulse series have been free, The Pulse Origins is currently still free.]

The Pulse: Episode 3- An EMP Prepper Survival Tale

In rural Georgia, an isolated camp called “Camp Liberty,” promised safety and security to displaced residents. The preppers were welcomed with open arms, but soon found themselves in the midst of a deranged militia. Now they have to escape without alerting their captors, as dissent is not tolerated and punishable by death. Meanwhile in Atlanta,
Terrance and his sons struggle to reunite with their prepper group as the city around them reaches the brink of madness. In Washington D.C. the President grapples with the resounding chaos engulfing the nation. But one man, a mysterious data analyst, knows who was behind the attacks and why, and has to get to D.C. before it’s too late.

Everything comes together in this explosive continuation of this EMP survival series. Don’t miss the final thrilling chapter of the epic first-rate Pulse saga, destined to be an all-time dystopian favorite.

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ANDROMEDA (The Andromeda Series Book 1)

Ten years after a pandemic swept the globe, survivors were forced into factions and camps in order to survive...

Jade and Sera are two orphans who have found refuge in a government camp. It is there where Jade falls in love with a young soldier, Anyon. But Anyon has his own secrets, carefully guarding a past that involves Sera. But before Jade and Anyon admit their feelings to each other the camp is attacked and they're separated.

Jade knows to lead Sera to Albany, the last free camp in the east, but the road is dangerous.

Not only must they dodge pockets of infection, but they are threatened by drifters and gangs. When they arrive in Albany, they find it deserted.

Anyon and his friend Malachi are close on their heels, but not close enough. The Provisional Government is on a mission, and no one is quite prepared for what lies ahead...ANDROMEDA

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Couple from today's Amazon Top 100 Free that may be of interest to some.

The Terran Gambit (Episode #1: The Pax Humana Saga)

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Lieutenant Jacob Mercer likes fast motorcycles, faster women, and screamin' space fighters. As a reckless fighter jock in the Resistance fleet battling the Corsican Empire, he lives solely for the thrill of taking out as many Imperial bogeys as he can.

A rebel victory is looming on the horizon when the Imperials abruptly change tactics and, in a devastating show of force, incinerate the city of Dallas with a thermonuclear blast – killing millions – and delivering a merciless example of what happens to upstart worlds in the Pax Humana.

But the Resistance will not be cowed so easily. In retaliation the rebel leadership devises a daring plan to strike at the Empire's heart in a final, desperate bid for freedom, a plan that will put Jake Mercer in the captain's chair of the most advanced warship in the galaxy.

To succeed, all Jake has to do is face down a psychopathic Imperial Admiral bent on utterly destroying the Resistance and even Earth itself.

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Backpacking Light 101: 18 Steps to an Easy, Comfortable, and Light Pack for Your First Hiking Adventure! (Off the Grid Survival)

Taking an adventure out into Mother Nature s a great way to relax and enjoy life. But before you can just go out for a twenty mile adventure into the great unknown you need to know what you are doing.

Here is a preview of what you will learn from this book:
• 18 of the best tips and tricks that you will need to take your adventure
• Learn the items that you need to pack
• How you are supposed to pack your packs
• How to handle yourself when you find yourself out in the middle of God’s Country.

This guide is written for the novice who has never taken a camping trip or gone for a hike in the woods further than their backyard. The tips and information contained herein will give you the foundation you need to make your adventures as fun and as memorable as possible.

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Emergency Exit: 2020 (2020 Series Book 1)

2020 - Emergency Exit (Book 1 of the 2020 Trilogy)

My wife, Sophie, lost her life four years ago. If she hadn’t, we’d both be dead now.

It’s as simple as that, but also far more complicated.

The cool October day was typical for autumn in the Midwest—a little sun, a little rain, a little wind. My parents, our kids, and their friends had gathered at my lakeside cabin to celebrate and honor Sophie...It was truly a great—stress-free—day.

And then suddenly it wasn’t.

Everything changed on the evening drive into town.
Everyone—everywhere—was dead. Animals too. There was no destruction. Just…death.
Absolute death.
The cause was unknown until we fled back to the cabin and caught the coded message on the radio—a chemical attack.

A what? In northern Minnesota? In America?
How did we not know about this? How did we survive? Was anyone else alive? Anywhere?

The extent of the contamination—the devastation—was largely unknown. The exact perpetrators were also unclear. But as terrible and incomprehensible a reality as that was, the message indicated it was about to get even worse.

An army was coming. Maybe even several.

I wanted to laugh, to cry. I wanted to do anything but face what we’d just seen. I looked at my dad, my son—Danny—and his best friend…the only ones in our group with any preparation for something like this. I glanced at the newest issue of “The Survivalist” magazine on the coffee table. I’d subscribed as a joke. It was humorous reading at the time. I might actually need it now. This was real. Far too real.

And unreal. Somehow—some way—the nine of us were supposed to try to get to Hawaii—the last safe place in America.

I did laugh then. And maybe even cried. Hawaii? From Minnesota? Glancing around the room that night, though, I knew for certain we didn’t have a choice.

The only way for any of us to live was to leave.

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NanoStrike

**** 2013 Indie Book Awards Finalist ****
Terrorists attack a London Underground train, slaughtering two-hundred innocents in seconds with a nanoweapon small enough to hide in a hint of perfume.
First responder, Detective Chief Inspector Quinnborne, defies orders and hunts for the weapon’s unhinged genius creator. The authorities label Quinnborne a traitor, but when the nanotechnology spirals out of control, his grit and bloody-minded determination become humankind’s last thin hope of survival faced with a weapon of mass destruction that can be deployed at will and against which there is no defense.

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Critical Dawn (The Critical Series Book 1)

Some mysteries should stay buried.
A centuries old plan unfolds.

Archaeologists Pippa Quinn and Charlie Jackson find advanced technology in undisturbed 16th Century graves. A portent, the discovery precedes thousands of giant sinkholes opening up across the globe as extreme weather threatens the population. Charlie suspects the two are related.

Pippa, Charlie, and the rest of humanity will have to fight for survival, sacrificing the life they’ve known to protect Earth from an ancient and previously dormant enemy. Even that might not be enough as this new enemy exacts a plan that will change the course of humankind forever.

Critical Dawn is an apocalyptic ride to the very edge of human existence. Factions will battle for control of the Earth—if they can avoid the threat of extinction.

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A couple from today's Amazon Top 100 Free that may be of interest to some.

The Jakarta Pandemic: Prequel to The Perseid Collapse Post Apocalyptic Series

The Jakarta Pandemic:

The People's Republic of China announces strict travel restrictions...

Indonesia goes dark...

Cases of an uncategorized influenza virus appear in major cities around the globe...
Most ignore the warnings...

Few prepare...

Alex Fletcher, Iraq War veteran, has read the signs for years. A seasoned sales representative for Biosphere Pharmaceuticals, he understands the unique dangers of a pandemic flu and has taken the necessary steps to prepare. With his family and home mobilized to endure an extended period of seclusion, Alex thinks he's ready for the pandemic. He's not even close.

The lethal H16N1 virus rapidly spreads across the nation, stretching the fragile bonds of society to the breaking point. Schools close, grocery stores empty, fuel deliveries stop, hospitals start turning away the sick...riots engulf the cities.

As hostility and mistrust engulfs his idyllic Maine neighborhood, Alex quickly realizes that the H16N1 virus will be the least of his problems.

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The Survivors: Book One (Life After War 1)

Untold miles of lawless, apocalyptic roads wait for our feet

"This is Safe Haven Refugee Camp. Can anyone hear me? …hello? Is anyone out there?

The end of the world has given us a harsh, merciless existence, where nature tries hard to push mankind to the very brink of extinction. Everything is against us, between us... Untold miles of lawless, apocalyptic roads wait for our feet, and the future, cold and dark, offers little comfort. Without change, there can be no peace. Only survivors.”

From dangerous trips into dark, apocalyptic cities, to patriotic rescues and furious revelations, Life After War is an action-packed fantasy series where those left alive must come to terms with their mistakes in the old world, while fighting for a place in the new one. Life After War. Magic and Reality blended into a post-apocalyptic fantasy series that you won't ever forget.

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This was on the Amazon Top 100 Free today. Its pretty basic and simplistic but may be of interest to some.

Guns: Complete Gun Guide for Beginners from Buying and Owning

Have you always wanted to own a firearm and wanted to know more about it? Do you want to know the gun basics? This is a basic gun guide for beginners. Inside we provide you with the best techniques for hunting and positioning as well as certain laws to owning a firearm. You will also learn about firearms in regards to self defense.

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not a "Kindle" book, but a free pdf of an interesting book on the SAC (Strategic Air Command)...

http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_1_147/1740348_FREE_Book_about_SAC.html