Kindle Free Pick of the Week: Animal Energies

In many Native American traditions, animals are considered to be our older, wiser brothers and sisters. Their behavior can help us better understand ourselves, heal old wounds, adapt to new situations, or warn us of dangers. Animal Energies shows us how to interpret our physical and spiritual encounters with animals in ways that enable us to achieve balance in the natural world.

Colorfully illustrated and easy-to-reference, the book presents little-known facts about the habits of fifty-eight North American animals, including their strengths and vulnerabilities. By using these ancient animal energies, we are guided gently through life's challenges and obstacles. We may soar with the eagle and run with the wolves, yet even the earthworm has something to teach us.

This updated edition of Dancing Otters and Clever Coyotes includes more personal animal encounters and an updated foreword from the authors. Join them as they share what they've learned from Native American elders and from their own personal journeys, reminding readers of the inherent bond that humans have with all things in nature.

Kindle Free Pick of the Week: Chicken Soup for the Soul Inspiration for Nurses

For all our hardworking medical workers.

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Becoming a nurse is a calling—it’s a tough job but a rewarding one. This collection of 101 heartwarming stories will encourage, inspire, and reassure you that your patients and their families appreciate your compassionate service.

Every nurse can use a little pick-me-up these days, and this collection of personal stories will remind you why you became a nurse. All types of nurses share their experiences, their emotions, and even some great tips that will help you make a difference in the lives of patients and their families.

Kindle Free Pick of the Week: Camp with Coach Wooden

As we get ready for March Madness, here's another John Wooden book to check out.

Legendary coach John Wooden is best known for his basketball success with the UCLA Bruins. Named the Greatest Coach of the 20th Century, his inspiring teachings earned him the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Yet long after Wooden retired from coaching, he continued to make a tremendous impact on both youth and adults – at summer camp.

In Camp With Coach Wooden, author Greg Hayes recalls the gentle power of watching a legend at work. Hayes witnessed the beloved coach mentor, mold, teach, and inspire young players and coaches of all ages, leaving a legacy that seeped into the future of all those he encountered.

Filled with timeless basketball and life wisdom from Coach Wooden himself, this recollection of those summer days reveals a strong and steady leader, as well as a humble hero who did not disappoint.

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Kindle Free Pick of the Week: Alcatraz: The Suprising History

I had the, I guess you could call it the pleasure of visiting Alcatraz last fall.

The federal prison on Alcatraz Island in the chilly waters of California’s San Francisco Bay housed some of America’s most difficult and dangerous prisoners during its years of operation from 1934 to 1963. Among those who served time at the maximum-security facility were the notorious gangster Al “Scarface” Capone (1899-1947) and murderer Robert “Birdman of Alcatraz” Stroud (1890-1963).

When prisoners boarded the boat for Alcatraz, they knew that they had reached the end of the line. Not only was this the toughest of all Federal penitentiaries, but it was also said to be virtually escape-proof. The island was a natural fortress, separated from the mainland by a narrow strait of freezing water and deadly currents. This prison was the U.S. government’s drastic answer to the lawlessness unleashed under Prohibition, which continued throughout the “Roaring Twenties” and into the teeth of the Great Depression. Alcatraz, with its damp cold and austere isolation, its rigid discipline and strict rule of silence, was as tough as the criminals that were sent there, and by the time the prison closed down in 1963, "the Rock" had indisputably done its job.

The book includes narratives of Alcatraz's most notable inmates who include Robert Stroud (Birdman of Alcatraz), Al Capone, Machine Gun Kelly, Frank Morris, the Anglin Brothers, Doc Barker, Joe Cretzer, Bernard Coy, Miran Thompson, Sam Shockley, among others.

Kindle Free Pick of the Week: The Book of Mexico

How much do you know about Mexico? There’s so much to learn about America’s southern neighbor that it could fill several books and you still wouldn’t even know it all. In this trivia book, you’ll learn about Mexico’s history (ancient and modern), pop culture, geography, folklore, and so much more!

In The Great Book of Mexico, you’ll learn:

How did Mexico get its name?
What are the origins of the Mexican flag?
How did the Aztecs and Maya contribute to Mexican history?
Where are Mexico’s most haunted locales?
How did tequila start in Mexico and where?
What are some of Mexico’s top tourist spots?
What are the most popular sports in Mexico?
What is Mexico’s highest peak?
Where is Mexico’s lowest point?
And so much more!

This book is packed with trivia facts about Mexico. Some of the facts will make you scratch your head, while others will probably creep you out. There is no doubt, though, that all of the facts in this book will fascinate you.