Free Book - Hip-Hop Redemption (K/N/E)

Hip-Hop Redemption (Engaging Culture), by Ralph Basui Watkins, is free in the Kindle store and from Barnes & Noble and ChristianBook, courtesy of Christian publisher Baker Academic.

Book Description
Hip-hop culture is experiencing a sea change today that has implications for evangelism, worship, and spiritual practices. Yet Christians have often failed to interpret this culture with sensitivity. Sociologist, preacher, pop-culture expert, and DJ Ralph Watkins understands that while there is room for a critique of mainstream hip-hop and culture, by listening more intently to the music's story listeners can hear a prophet crying out, sharing the pain of a generation that feels as though it hasn't been heard. His accessible, balanced engagement reveals what is inherently good and redeeming in hip-hop and rap music and uses that culture as a lens to open up the power of the Bible for ministry to a generation.

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Free Book - Winston's War (K/N)

Winston's War: A Novel of Conspiracy, by Michael Dobbs, is free in the Kindle store and from Barnes & Noble.

Book Description
An intriguing tale of espionage and treason?this is a work to enthrall." ? Daily Mail

Michael Dobbs' thrilling novel about the dawn of World War II, and Winston Churchill's rise to power.

It is the dawn of World War II, and Neville Chamberlain believes he has bought "peace for our time" from Adolph Hitler, who has just seized Czechoslovakia's Sudetenland. The English are alarmed by the huge German army, while the soldiers that would defend London don't even have steel helmets. For many, compromise and appeasement seem to be England's best defense.

But there are a few leaders who don't agree. Among them is Winston Churchill, who understands that the relentless march of fascism will be democracy's death knell. In October 1938, Churchill pleads his case in the press to the BBC's Guy Burgess. One of these two will become the most revered man of his time, and the other will be known as the greatest of traitors.

This stunning novel brings to life the surprising political intrigues that set the stage for World War II, and brings alive the passionate, grumpy, whiskey-drinking Winston Churchill, as he inspires his fellow countrymen to take on the world's mightiest army.

Includes bonus reading group guide.

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Nine Free Books from New Word City (K)

There is a new batch of free books from New Word City in the Kindle store.

1. What the Ivy League Won't Teach You, by William Deresiewicz
2. No More Bad Decisions, by Sydney Finkelstein
3. Discovering the World's Oldest City, by Edgar James Banks
4. Lorenzo De Medici Rules in Florence, by Oliphant Smeaton
5. Humphrey Bogart: A Life In Film, by Richard Schickel
6. Laurence Olivier, A Life In Film, by Richard Schickel
7. Nelson Mandela, A Life
8. Michelle Obama: A Life
9. Margaret Thatcher: A Life (repeat)

Free Book - First Year Teacher (K)

First Year Teacher: Wit and Wisdom from Teachers Who've Been There, by Randy Howe, is free in the Kindle store.

Book Description
First Year Teacher is an invaluable resource for newbie teachers. It offers hundreds of tips, warnings, and anecdotes from experienced educators--all in one warm and charming package.

Benefit from their wisdom:
"Principals love a heads-up on both good and bad news. It only makes you look good if you keep the principal in the loop. Don't hide in your classroom!" —Fifth grade teacher

Learn from their mistakes:
"Don't put off returning phone calls of a pushy parent. The longer you wait, the longer they have to think of new questions!" —U.S. History and Government teacher

And remember that humor conquers all:
"When you're having a hard day, remember why you became a teacher in the first place. My neighbors wouldn't listen to me talk about environmental science, so I had to find a captive audience!" —Environmental Science teacher

Free Book - From Here to Freshman Year (K)

From Here to Freshman Year: College Admissions Strategies for All Four Years of High School, by Kaplan, is a repeat freebie in the Kindle store.

Book Description
The essential pocket guide to making the most of high school, updated for today’s ninth through 12th-graders

Is it too early to start applying for college scholarships in ninth grade? Do I need to take AP classes? How important are extra curricular activities when I apply to college? These questions and many more are answered in this revised edition of Kaplan’s popular From Here to Freshman Year.

This easy-to-use guide provides up-to-date information for ninth, 10th-, 11th-, and 12th-graders to prepare them for college. Filled with tons of tips and time lines for all four years of high school, it also provides information for parents and students on time management, stress reduction, and problem solving.

Conveniently portable, From Here to Freshman Year takes parents and students through high school with the ease of knowing that they took the right steps to prepare for college each year.

Must-know topics include: the application process; campus visits; working with your guidance counselor; taking important tests like the PSAT, SAT, ACT, and AP exams; letters of recommendation; purchasing the right computer, and more.