Every so often, Amazon rolls out The Big Deal in the Kindle Store, offering a large selection of Kindle books at up to 85% off. The current Big Deal selection has over 500 books included, such as:
Old Yeller (4.5/5 stars, currently priced at $1.99)
At first, Travis couldn’t stand the sight of Old Yeller.
The stray dog was ugly, and a thieving rascal, too. But he sure was clever, and a smart dog could be a big help on the wild Texas frontier, especially with Papa away on a long cattle drive up to Abilene.
Strong and courageous, Old Yeller proved that he could protect Travis’s family from any sort of danger. But can Travis do the same for Old Yeller?
Sh*t My Dad Says (4.5/5 stars, currently priced at $2.99)
“This book is ridiculously hilarious, and makes my father look like a normal member of society.”
—Chelsea Handler
“Read this unless you’re allergic to laughing.”
—Kristen Bell
“If you’re wondering if there is a real man behind the quotes on Twitter, the answer is a definite and laugh-out-loud yes.”
—Christian Lander, New York Times bestselling author of Stuff White People Like
Tuesdays with Morrie meets F My Life in this hilarious book about a son’s relationship with his foul-mouthed father by the 29-year-old comedy writer who created the massively popular Twitter feed of the same name.
Watchmen graphic novel (4.5/5 stars, currently priced at $3.99)
This Hugo Award-winning graphic novel chronicles the fall from grace of a group of super-heroes plagued by all-too-human failings. Along the way, the concept of the super-hero is dissected as the heroes are stalked by an unknown assassin.
One of the most influential graphic novels of all time and a perennial bestseller, WATCHMEN has been studied on college campuses across the nation and is considered a gateway title, leading readers to other graphic novels such as V FOR VENDETTA, BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS and THE SANDMAN series.
Includes Kindle Panel View feature.
What Would a Wise Woman Do?: Questions to Ask Along the Way (5/5 stars, currently priced at $1.99)
Whether stuck on autopilot or totally off course, What Would a Wise Woman Do? provides a roadmap for today’s woman back to a more authentic and joyful life. Laura Atchison had it all-a great career, ambitious goals, and loving family-when she realized she was off course.
By digging deeper, she discovered she hadn’t been asking herself the right questions-and as a result, had been living the wrong answers.
By revealing her riveting and candid story—including mistakes she made along the way—Atchison provides practical lessons on how to be a more wise and fulfilled woman by asking the right key questions in career, family, relationships, spiritual life, finances, and more.
Lead with a Story: A Guide to Crafting Business Narratives That Captivate, Convince, and Inspire (5/5 stars, currently priced at $3.99)
Storytelling has come of age in the business world. Today, many of the most successful companies use storytelling as a leadership tool. At Nike, all senior executives are designated “corporate storytellers.” 3M banned bullet points years ago and replaced them with a process of writing “strategic narratives.” Procter & Gamble hired Hollywood directors to teach its executives storytelling techniques. Some forward-thinking business schools have even added storytelling courses to their management curriculum. The reason for this is simple: Stories have the ability to engage an audience the way logic and bullet points alone never could.
Whether you are trying to communicate a vision, sell an idea, or inspire commitment, storytelling is a powerful business tool that can mean the difference between mediocre results and phenomenal success. Lead with a Story contains both ready-to-use stories and how-to guidance for readers looking to craft their own. Designed for a wide variety of business challenges, the book shows how narrative can help:
Define culture and values • Engender creativity and innovation • Foster collaboration and build relationships • Provide coaching and feedback • Lead change • And more Whether in a speech or a memo, communicated to one person or a thousand, storytelling is an essential skill for success. Complete with examples from companies like Kellogg’s, Merrill-Lynch, Procter & Gamble, National Car Rental, Wal-Mart, Pizza Hut, and more, this practical resource gives readers the guidance they need to deliver stories to stunning effect.
Suddenly, the Cider Didn’t Taste So Good: Adventures of a Game Warden in Maine (5/5 stars, currently priced at $3.99)
Retired Maine Game Warden John Ford has seen it all. He’s been shot at by desperate prison escapees, been outwitted by wily trappers, and rescued scores of animals. As a tenacious and successful warden, he was always willing to spend the time needed to nab violators of the state’s fish and game laws.
At the same time, though, he wasn’t a cold, heartless, go-by-the-book enforcer; he usually had a good quip ready when he slipped the handcuffs on a violator, and he wasn’t above accepting a lesson learned as sufficient penalty for breaking the law.
Ford is also a very gifted storyteller and he writes of his adventures in Suddenly, the Cider Didn’t Taste So Good, a collection of true tales, both humorous and serious, from the trenches of law enforcement, and also includes heartwarming accounts of his rescue of hurt or abandoned animals.
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