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Find a variety of free books and booklets on subjects such as computers, fishing, life management, home buying, safety, romance novels and more.

Horton Hears a Who Activity Book

The US EPA's Energy Star site is offering a free Horton Hears a Who activity book.

Free Consumer Resources

The US Federal Government offers many free puclications and other resources to help consumers manage their money and learn to be smart consumers. Here are three of them that you may find very useful.

Free Audio Books from BMW

BMW, in conjunction with Random House, is offering free audio books in MP3 format. The short stories have been commissioned to showcase the work of contemporary authors and BMW cars, of course.

Betta Care Booklet

Aquarium Pharmaceuticals offers a free gude about caring for Bettas plus coupons. (US)

Free Classic Audio Books

FreeClassicAudioBooks.com is offering free downloads of narrated classic books and other narrated content.

Bath and Kitchen Remodeling for Women Booklet

American Standard is offering a free booklet on bath and kitchen remodeling for women. (US)

Motorsports Yearbook

When you enter the Toyota Motorsports 2005 sweepstakes you can also select to receive a free Motorsports Yearbook. (US)

Wood Working and Wood Finishing Freebies

At this writing Minwax is offering three free publications that will be of interest to anyone doing wood working projects. Check out the links to right to get your free books

Weddingbells Magazine

Those planning a wedding can request a free copy of Weddingbells Magazine. (US)

Free Student and Faculty Rights Guides

In addition to advising individual cases FIRE also offers a number of free guides to help in understanding your rights Printed copies may be ordered for free by students. Anyone may download PDF versions of the guides

Painting Tips Guide

3M is offering a free painting tips guide when you register. (US)

Car Care Handbook

Swissol is offering a free 60 page car care handbook. (US, Europe)

"Peace Pilgrim"

The Friends of Peace Pilgrim organization offers a free copy of the book "Peace Pilgrim" to anyone who requests one. They are no longer using an online form. You need to locate their mailing address on the website and write to them. (International)

Wild Animus

BookCrossing is offering a free advance reading copy of Wild Animus by Rich Shapero when you join for free. If you are already a member you can login and still take advantage of the offer. (International)

The Gardener's Idea Book

When you join their "Winners Circle" you receive a printed copy of "The Gardener's Idea Book" and are entered in their plant drawing. (US)

Document Idea Book

Southworth is offering a 40 page book to help you spice up your documents. (US, Canada, Mexico)

Jazz Handbook

The Jazz Handbook provides tips, advice and instruction for musicians learning to play jazz or become a better jazzer. You can either order the hardcopy book or download the chapters as PDF files. (International)

Hard Cover Signed Dune Novel

The Herbert Limited Partnership, through a special arrangement with Warner Books, is offering hard cover singed copies of "Hidden Empire" when you send the specified postage paid envelope. They have limited quantities. (US, $1.84 postage)

Kids' Farm Book to One in Ten

Berry Books has about a dozen books to choose from. One in ten people who suggest a subject for their next book will get a free book. (US)

Kirin World of Sushi Guide

Kirin Brewery of America offers this free guide to sushi and beer. Click on the "Just Poured" link. (US, over 21)

Health Reformer Books

Health Reformer offers you choice of one of three books. Click on the "free literature" link. They also offer free bumper stickers. (US, Canada)

Wildflower Reference Guide

The Wildseed Farms catalog is also a nice wildflower reference guide. (US)

Home Improvement Publications

Lowe's has several free print magazines and publications related to home improvement. You need to register for a free Lowe's ID to request these. (US)

Audio Book

Full Cast Audio is offering a free tape or MP3 file of the short story "Clean as a Whistle". (US)

Energy Saving Booklets

The US Department of Energy offers several full color booklets on saving money in your energy use. You can request them to be mailed or download them as PDF files. (US for printed booklets)

Two New eHarlequin Books

It appears that you can request these even if you already received the previous set. You need to register, but registration is free. (US and Canada)

2002 Humor Sourcebook

The Humor Project is offering this free 48 page book when you send an email request. Be sure to include your name and full mailing address. (international)

Boating Safety Guide and Coloring Book

MetLife is offering a free boating safety Guide. They are also offering a free coloring book. Use the toll free number at the end of the bolded paragraph. (US)

64 Page Constitution

The Rutherford Institute is offering a free 64 page copy of the US Constitution and a quiz when your register for their email newsletter. (US)

Books about Borrowing and Credit

The Fannie Mae Foundation offers several books dealing with credit and home buying. (US)

Federal Consumer Information Center Publications

The Federal Consumer Information Center offers a large number of booklets and many of them are free. You pay $2 shipping per order. (US)

Fishing Tips Booklet

Order a free catalog from Northland Fishing Tackle and get a free booklet with fishing tips. (US and Canada)

The Real Estate Book

This is great if you are house shopping -- or window shopping. :) You can order a free copy of this house shopping guide from one of many areas. (international)

Home Buying Guide

The Fannie Mae Foundation offers a free home buying guide you can order online, by phone or download. (US)

Investing Guide

When you register for free with the Motley Fool Web site you will receive a free booklet about investing. (US)

Wood Beautiful Magazine

36 page magazine from Minwax with lots of tips and information (US and Canada)

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