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Whether you're celebrating a white Christmas, a luminous Hanukkah, the winter solstice, the year of the Snake, or you're just relieved to be past the Mayan apocalypse, we wish you happiness in this festive season. And here's something we hope will add to your joy: Save half on your entire purchase at manning.com on December 24 and 25. So stay warm, kiss someone you love, and curl up with a good book.

Half off everything! Enter celebrate50 in the Promotional Code box when you check out. Offer applies to your entire purchase--eBook, pBook, and MEAP. Expires midnight Dec 25. Only at manning.com.

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The Countdown continues

Manning's Countdown to 2013 is entering its final week. We've already given away 48 eBooks, and there are still 14 chances to win. And remember, one lucky Manning customer will win a 32GB iPad Mini--perfect for all those new eBooks! Register at manning.com for

  • An email alert with a fantastic deal good for one day only
  • A chance to win one of two free eBooks every day
  • A chance to win a 32GB iPad Mini

Even if you haven't registered yet, you can take advantage of today's special offer and save 50% on EVERYTHING December 24 and 25!

How to play

If you get the Deal of the Day Email Alert, you're automatically registered for the Countdown to 2013. If not, it's easy. Just go here and sign up!

A gift to Wikipedia

It's the season for giving, and few organizations are more deserving than the Wikimedia Foundation. If, like us, you find yourself visiting Wikipedia daily, you know what a valuable service it provides. Please consider making a donation.

This week's eBook winners

Dec 18: Eric Franzon and Jeffrey Kimont
Dec 19: Dwight Smith and Edward Bunt
Dec 20: Harold Flores and Matthew Halpin
Dec 21: Tom O'Neill and Thomas Schoenle
Dec 22: Kyle Szklenski and Lawrence Allan Jones
Dec 23: John Kaurin and Ajay Kumar Guthikonda
Dec 24: Seth Kraut and Jamie Gambetta

See all Countdown to 2013 winners.