Free Book Update (Kindle) - Freedom from Performing

Freedom from Performing: Grace in an Applause-Driven World, by Becky Harling, is now free on Kindle, courtesy of Christian publisher NavPress. This one was previously free at Barnes & Noble and looked like it would be free at Christianbook, but is still full price there.

Book Description
Delving into fresh insights from Jesus’ parables, author and speaker Becky Harling directs you to leave behind a life dependent on the accolades of others and go on a grace-filled journey of seeking God’s applause alone.

For years, author Becky Harling lived for the rave reviews of others, until God directed her from performance-driven theatrics to a leading role as a grace-motivated follower of Jesus. She only needed to be herself, and so do you.

Freedom from Performing uncovers fresh perspectives from Jesus’ parables to inspire women of all ages to embrace authentic grace in our accolades-crazed world. Enlivened by the author’s and other women’s transparent, real-life scripts, every chapter is rich with discussion questions and practical exercises for internalizing God’s grace on a daily, personal level. This twelve-week Bible study will play a starring role in your living fully and joyfully as God intends: seeking His applause alone.

Free Book (ADE-PDF) - Chasing Science at Sea

Chasing Science at Sea: Racing Hurricanes, Stalking Sharks, and Living Undersea with Ocean Experts ($9.99 Kindle), by Ellen Prager, is free this month, directly from the University of Chicago Press.

Book Description
To the average office-dweller, marine scientists seem to have the good life: cruising at sea for weeks at a time, swimming in warm coastal waters, living in tropical paradises. But ocean scientists who go to sea will tell you that it is no vacation. Creature comforts are few and the obstacles seemingly insurmountable, yet an abundance of wonder and discovery still awaits those who take to the ocean. Chasing Science at Sea immerses readers in the world of those who regularly go to sea—aquanauts living underwater, marine biologists seeking unseen life in the deep ocean, and the tall-ship captains at the helm, among others—and tells the fascinating tale of what life—and science—is like at the mercy of Mother Nature.

With passion and wit, well-known marine scientist Ellen Prager shares her stories as well as those of her colleagues, revealing that in the field ingenuity and a good sense of humor are as essential as water, sunblock, and GPS. Serendipity is invaluable, and while collecting data is the goal, sometimes just getting back to shore means success. But despite the physical hardship and emotional duress that come with the work, optimism and adventure prompt a particularly hardy species of scientist to return again and again to the sea.

Filled with firsthand accounts of the challenges and triumphs of dealing with the extreme forces of nature and the unpredictable world of the ocean, Chasing Science at Sea is a unique glimpse below the water line at what it is like and why it is important to study, explore, and spend time in one of our planet’s most fascinating and foreign environments.

Click HERE to sign up for the free book. You'll need to enter your email address, then check your email for the link to download the book. Mine arrived within seconds -- you get a .ACSM file, which, when opened, will load the PDF book inside of Adobe ADE. This is a DRM'd PDF and is not compatible with the Kindle.

Free Book (nook) - Bound By The Heart

Update: 5/22/11 Now free on Kindle.

Bound By The Heart ($0.99 Kindle), by Marsha Canham, was previously published by HarperCollins (Avon). Now being independently re-released by the author, you can get this one free from B&N, as well as find some of her backlist at a reasonable $2.99 each. You may already have Swept Away, which was free on Kindle two months back.

Book Description
In this swashbuckling adventure Captain Morgan Wade, a notorious privateer and blockade-runner, rescues, then kidnaps the daughter of the British governor of Barbados after she and her brother are shipwrecked. Summer Cambridge is betrothed to Wade's arch-enemy, Commodore Bennett Winfield, who will go to any lengths, even start a war between two countries to get her back.

Click HERE for the free book from B&N.
Click HERE for the free book from Smashwords.

Free Audiobook - The Next Story

Christianaudio teamed up with Zondervan to give away an unabridged audiobook download of The Next Story ($9.99 Kindle), by Tim Challies, narrated by Adam Black, for free during the month of April. You'll find two more of Black's audiobooks on the download page, marked down to $4.98 each this month, as well as a couple of free shorter selections at the bottom of the page, including Matthew Paul Turner's Churched.

Book Description
Even the least technical among us are being pressed from all sides by advances in digital technology. We rely upon computers, cell phones, and the Internet for communication, commerce, and entertainment. Yet even though we live in this 'instant message' culture, many of us feel disconnected, and we question if all this technology is really good for our souls. In a manner that's accessible, thoughtful, and biblical, author Tim Challies addresses questions such as:*How has life---and faith---changed now that everyone is available all the time through mobile phones?*How does our constant connection to these digital devices affect our families and our church communities? *What does it mean that almost two billion humans are connected by the Internet ... with hundreds of millions more coming online each year?Providing the reader with a framework they can apply to any technology, Tim Challies explains how and why our society has become reliant on digital technology, what it means for our lives, and how it impacts the Christian faith.

Get your free audio download HERE and scroll down the page for the discounted titles. The checkout process is very streamlined (a coupon code is no longer required), as isthe download process (no longer do you have to download each part of the book separately). You can also send a gift download of the free audiobook to someone else!

After you finishing your order, you download a zip file with the entire audiobook - select MP3 if you want to be able to play the book on your Kindle. Unzip the contents to the \audiobooks directory on your Kindle (not \music) in order to have audiobook controls and see it on your Kindle home page.

SmartMoney Magazine - $5

Looks like Amazon is running a $5/year special on SmartMoney magazine. Most of these have been one-day specials, so I expect the price to increase tomorrow (back to $10/year, most likely).

Book Description
SmartMoney comes to you straight from the editors of the Wall Street Journal, the best financial reporters in the business. Every issue brings you the information you need to know to deal with markets and protecting your wealth. Turn to SmartMoney for no-nonsense advice you can put into action.

Who Reads SmartMoney?
SmartMoney is a magazine for professional and managerial people who, while affluent and sophisticated, are overworked and overwhelmed. SmartMoney provides all the answers to the tough questions of those seeking clarity in today's confused economy, setting a new standard in personal finance publishing and redefining upscale journalism.

What You Can Expect in Each Issue: Within the pages of SmartMoney, you will find the most diverse editorial mix, focusing on all the topics that readers need to know about: Personal Finance, Lifestyle, Business, Technology, and Travel, among other things.