Free Book (nook) - Flawless

Flawless: Inside the Largest Diamond Heist in History ($16.47 paperback), by Scott Andrew Selby, Greg Campbell, is free in the B&N store, in either eReader or EPUB format, depending on how you download it (or so I am told - all I get are eReader formatted books from B&N). Not Kindle compatible.

Book Description
On February 15, 2003, a group of thieves broke into an allegedly airtight vault in the international diamond capital of Antwerp, Belgium and made off with over $108 million dollars worth of diamonds and other valuables. They did so without tripping an alarm or injuring a single guard in the process.

Although the crime was perfect, the getaway was not. The police zeroed in on a band of professional thieves fronted by Leonardo Notarbartolo, a dapper Italian who had rented an office in the Diamond Center and clandestinely cased its vault for over two years. The “who” of the crime had been answered, but the “how” remained largely a mystery.

Enter Scott Andrew Selby, a Harvard Law grad and diamond expert, and Greg Campbell, author of Blood Diamonds, who undertook a global goose chase to uncover the true story behind the daring heist. Tracking the threads of the story throughout Europe—from Belgium to Italy, in seedy cafés and sleek diamond offices—the authors sorted through an array of conflicting details, divergent opinions and incongruous theories to put together the puzzle of what actually happened that Valentine’s Day weekend.

This real-life Ocean’s Eleven—a combination of diamond history, journalistic reportage, and riveting true-crime story—provides a thrilling in-depth study detailing the better-than-fiction heist of the century.

Click HERE for the free book.

2/17 Update: This one day offer was extended another day. So grab this now, as after today it will go back up to regular price.

Free Game - Boonka

The free game this week at Sandlot Games is Boonka ($6.99 Amazon Game Downloads).

Game Description

• Over 60 Fast-Paced Levels.
• 3 Game Modes.
• 15 Power-Ups And Bonuses.
• 41 Unique Level Challenges.

Restore peace and harmony to a once idyllic land in Boonka™, an original Match 3 title from Sandlot Games!

When a beautiful and distant land is overrun, the peace that had prevailed for ages is shattered. Now, to restore this once idyllic land to its former glory, you’ll need to subdivide into various little nature spirits called Boonkas and work to heal the flora and trees destroyed by the dark and powerful Skours.

With over 60 fast-paced levels, 15 powerful, level-changing power-ups and bonuses, 3 unique game modes, and truly addictive gameplay, Boonka has something for everyone!

Click HERE to sign up for the free download. For step by step purchase and installation instructions, see this post.

Wii Gold Box Day

For anyone that has a Wii console (currently sold out, once again), you'll want to check today's GoldBox and Lightning Deals at Amazon, as it's Wii Gold Box Day! There are already two deals up and there are new ones during the day, with the last to appear at 11:00 PM (EST) and every single one of them is on an Wii game.

One thing not on the sale that I hadn't noticed available before are these multi-colored Wii Controllers from Nintendo - much better solution than the colored skins (and they come with the motion plus add-on, for games that support the new accessory).

Walk It Out from Konami is the all-day deal at $19.98.

Game Description

• Uniquely motivational. Explore an in-game world where the more you step, the richer your world becomes. Discover new places and goodies every day!
• Music to get you going! The only fitness-focused game that keeps you in the game with great music! Move to the beat of 120 songs, including 20 favorite licensed tracks.
• Track your achievements. Get a visual feel for how well you¿re doing through charts and graphs that show burned calories, distance traveled, steps taken and more!
• Wii Balance Board compatible. Play with the peripheral of your choice! Accepts input from the DanceDanceRevolution Wii Controller, Wii Remote and Nunchuk or Wii Balance Board.

Get off the couch and get moving to the beat of over a hundred hot songs! Step to the beat of hot hits like the Black Eyed Peas’s “Boom Boom Pow” and Demi Lovato’s “La La Land” and explore a unique in-game world you create with each step you take! It’s a fun and easy way for the whole family to get their hearts pumping! Experience a revolutionary and unique workout where walking to the beat of great music unlocks an exciting in-game world. Keep movin' to the beat of all your favorite in-game tracks as you extend your workout in bonus minigames. Compatible with the Wii Balance Board and the Wii DanceDanceRevolution Controller, Walk It Out will have you groovin' your way to a healthier you! Uniquely motivational, explore an in-game world where the more you step, the richer your world becomes. Discover new places and goodies every day! The only fitness-focused game that keeps you in the game with great music! Move to the beat of 120 songs, including 20 favorite licensed tracks, including masters performed by the original artists! Hits include: Boom Boom Pow by the Black Eyed Peas, How Do You Sleep? by Jesse McCartney, La La Land by Demi Lovato, and more! Get a visual feel for how well you're doing through charts and graphs that show burned calories, distance traveled, steps taken and more! Play with the peripheral of your choice! Accepts input from the DanceDanceRevolution Wii Controller, Wii Remote and Nunchuk, or Wii Balance Board.

Free Book (nook/PDF) - The Hands of the Buddha

The Hands of the Buddha ($8.49 paperback), by Susan Brassfield Cogan, is free in the B&N store for those who have a nook or are willing to read it on a handheld device or their PC. You can also get a picture free version at Smashwords ($0.99) or a free PDF version at the author's website. she also has some beautiful calendar PDF's that you can download and print out, as well as a free PDF download of her book The Last Gift ($10.99 paperback) (also free on Smashwords, in several formats)

Book Description
This ancient book of Buddhist wisdom is older than the Bible. Rewritten in clear, clean modern language, the words of the Buddha will connect with the modern reader. The Dhammapada has been called the distilled essence of Buddhism. In 423 brief verses, said to be actual sayings from the Buddha himself, you will find inspiration and guidance.

Click HERE to get the book in the B&N store.

Free Book (Smashwords) - Tales of a Texas Boy

Tales of a Texas Boy ($0.99 Kindle), by Marva Dasef, is free at Smashwords. Deal expired.

Book Description
How do you handle a crazy jackass? Eddie knows. If you ask Eddie, he'll tell you pigs can fly and show you where to find real mammoth bones. Take his word for it when he tells you always to bet on the bear. These are things he learned while dreaming of becoming a cowboy in West Texas during the Depression. Through Eddie, the hero of "Tales of a Texas Boy," we find that growing up is less about maturity and more about roping your dreams. Hold on tight. It's a bumpy ride. A wonderful read for anyone who enjoys books like "Little House on the Prairie" or "Tom Sawyer." A great bit of nostalgia for seniors, too.