Good Books Make Great Gifts

We've stocked this year's Holiday Books Store with a huge selection of bestsellers, editors' picks, and holiday favorites in every category--all available at our everyday low prices (so you can bring home great gifts without breaking the bank).

• Find the perfect presents for everyone on your list: Books for Kids & Teens | Books for Dad | Books for Mom | Corporate Gifts | Gifts Under $25 | Gifts Under $50 | Party Gifts | Seasonal Cooking | Stocking Stuffers

The Best Books of 2008

What election? What financial meltdown? The books we loved best in 2008 told us instead about chaste vampires, intuitive canines, demon-haunted former presidents, and, in The Northern Clemency, our choice for the best book of the year, Sheffield, England, in 1974. You'll find all of our editors' picks and customers' favorites in dozens of categories (including the best book covers and videos) in our Best of 2008 Store:

• Editors' Picks: Top 100 | Cooking, Food & Wine | Picture Books | Much More
• Customers' Favorites: Top 100 Bestsellers | Mystery & Thrillers | Business & Investing | Much More

›See all the Best Books of 2008

Key Resources for Microsoft Developers

Check out top books on the newest Microsoft technologies from authors featured at the recent Professional Developers Conference in Los Angeles.

Timely Buzz on Books You Love

So many great reads, so little time. Find your next favorite with our picks for the best new and upcoming releases, and get the scoop on sales and deals. Sign up for monthly e-mail updates on:

• Bargain Books
• Business Books
• Children's Books
• Cooking, Food & Wine
• Current Events
• Health, Mind & Body Books
• Literature & Fiction
• Mystery & Thrillers

Harvard Business Press

From the latest thought on management, global competition, and marketing to reprints of classic HBR articles, Harvard Business Press has the information you need on your journey from the cubicle to the corner office. The latest additions include A Sense of Urgency by leadership guru John Kotter and an updated and expanded edition of Michael E. Porter's classic, On Competition.

›See author video and more in the Harvard Business Press Store

Going Somewhere?

Now you can leave your printed books at home. Amazon Upgrade makes it easy to read your favorite travel guides from any Internet-connected computer, meaning your book is always with you. Packing has never been easier.

Focus On Your Photography

Working on the essential aspects of successful photography? The HDRI Handbook, The Creative Digital Darkroom, and Take Your Photography to the Next Level will help you gain a deeper understanding of your craft.

›Shop for digital imaging resources