Wow! It must be the first of the month! Twelve new free books this morning (counting the one that was UK only) and there is more to come. I'm skipping the bargain books this morning, but only because I'm off to look thru the new list of 100 Kindle books for $3.99 or less, hand selected by the editors at Amazon. I will mention one title, The Berry Bible: With 175 Recipes Using Cultivated and Wild, Fresh and Frozen Berries ($1.99), by Janie Hibler, which I bought as soon as it came out on Kindle, in April of last year (and, at full price, too). This was an out-of-print title from William Morrow Cookbooks and amongst the earliest books that Amazon has brought back to life under their AmazonEncore imprint.Book Description
Few foods capture the sweetness of nature like fresh berries, whether eaten straight off the bush or baked to perfection beneath a flaky crust. Now berry lovers can maximize their enjoyment with The Berry Bible, the new offering from James Beard Book Award-winning author Janie Hibler.
Part encyclopedia, part cookbook, The Berry Bible begins with an explanation of the health benefits of nutrient-rich berries and goes on to profile dozens of important culinary berries and berrylike fruits in the vibrantly illustrated "A-to-Z Berry Encyclopedia." Tips on how to remove berry stains and freeze for the off-season pave the way for 175 delectable recipes that use cultivated, wild, fresh, and frozen berries.
From Blackberry-Blueberry Cardamom Muffins, Mango-Raspberry Summer Soup, and Boysenberry Applesauce to Blackberry-Port Lamb Shanks, Almond-Gooseberry Cream Pie, and The Perfect Strawberry Shortcake, these succulent dishes are sure to garner The Berry Bible a permanent spot in any kitchen.
About the Author
Janie Hibler is a contributing writer to Gourmet, Food & Wine, and Bon Appetit magazines. She is the past president of the International Association of Culinary Professionals and the author of five books, including the bestselling Dungeness Crabs and Blackberry Cobblers, and Wild About Game, winner of the 1999 James Beard Award for Best Book: Single Subject. She divides her time between her home in Portland, Oregon, and her cabin in the Cascade Mountains.
If you partied a bit too hearty last night, you might need to pick up a copy of So Now You're a Zombie: A Handbook for the Newly Undead ($1.99), by John Austin, today's Kindle Deal of the Day (although I'd hold off on the pictures until after any queasiness has passed).Book Description
Being undead can be disorienting. Your arms and other appendages tend to rot and fall off. It’s difficult to communicate with a vocabulary limited to moans and gurgles. And that smell! (Yes, it’s you.) But most of all, you must constantly find and ingest human brains. Braaaains!!!
What’s a zombie to do?
Thankfully, zombiologist John Austin details everything you need to know, as a newly undead soul, to hunt, fight, and feed on the living. As the first handbook written specifically for the undead, So Now You’re a Zombie explains how you ended up in this predicament, the stages of zombification, and what you need to survive in this zombiphobic world. Dozens of helpful diagrams outline attack strategies, such as the Ghoul Reach, the Flanking Zack, the Bite Hold, and the Aerial Fall, to secure your human prey. You’ll even learn how to successfully extract the living from boarded up farmhouses and broken down vehicles.
This handbook also explores the upside of being a zombie. Gone are the burdens of employment, taxes, social networks, even basic hygiene, allowing you to focus on simple necessities in “life”: the juicy gray matter found in the skulls of the living.
The Book of Awakening: Having the Life You Want by Being Present to the Life You Have ($3.39 Kindle, B&N), by Mark Nepo, is the Nook Daily Find (and price matched at Amazon).Book Description
Cancer survivor, poet, and philosopher Mark Nepo has consciously allowed life to move through him. The Book of Awakening is the result of his journey of the soul and will inspire others to embark on their own.
Nepo speaks of spirit and friendship, urging readers to stay vital and in love with this life, no matter the hardships. Encompassing many traditions and voices, Nepo's words offer insight on pain, wonder, and love. Each entry is accompanied by an exercise that will surprise and delight the reader in its mind-waking ability.
