NEWS

New Leaf Publishing Group's 'Pedal Car Giveaway'

Written by Eric Tiansay
Thursday, 12 November 2009 03:31 PM America/New_York
Green Forest, Ark.-based New Leaf Publishing Group is offering a Pedal Car Giveaway in celebration of its Master Books imprint's best-selling "Investigate the Possibilities" science series, which includes Matter, Forces & Motion and Energy by Tom DeRosa and Carolyn Reeves. No purchase is needed to win the red racer pedal car, inspired by the famous 1952-57 Ferrari 500 F2 racers and other Grand Prix-type racers of the era. Recommended for children 2 to 6, the car comes with chrome rims, steering wheel, knock-off spinners, windshield and grille.
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Nelson launches '$2.99 fiction' promotion

Written by Eric Tiansay
Thursday, 12 November 2009 03:36 PM America/New_York
Thomas Nelson Fiction is introducing a new line of "first novels" for $2.99 through the Christian retail channel for a limited time. Touted as a way for readers to sample an author, the promotion features the first novel in a best-selling series--titles that typically retail for $14.99, company officials said. Shipping Saturday, Nov. 14, the first four in the promotion includes: Chosen by Ted Dekker, Surrender Bay by Denise Hunter, Without a Trace by Colleen Coble and Plain Perfect by Beth Wiseman. Four more titles will release in March 2010.
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Christian publishers among 'Best Companies'

Written by Eric Tiansay
Thursday, 12 November 2009 03:40 PM America/New_York
Two Christian publishers have been named among Book Business magazine's Ten Best Book Publishing Companies to Work For. The third annual listing--based on employee satisfaction and taking into account factors such as employee turnover, benefits and special programs--includes InterVarsity Press (IVP), Liguori Publications and FaithWords' parent company, Hachette Book Group.
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Integrity Music specials spotlighted in virtual tour

Written by Eric Tiansay
Monday, 09 November 2009 02:03 PM America/New_York
Integrity Music's specials for Christian retail stores--including Light Up the World by Desperation Band--are spotlighted in the Virtual Christmas Showcase, an online exhibition and training event hosted by Christian Retailing magazine and focused on the holiday season. More than 20 suppliers--including Thomas Nelson International, Kregel Publications and Warner Press--have so far signed on for the Virtual Christmas Showcase. In addition to highlighting products and specials, the online event also includes interviews, new release spotlights and other offers. The virtual show has drawn more than 1,900 visits from more than 50 countries since it began Sept. 30, with nearly 6,000 page views.
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‘The Lost & Found Family’ in Christian stores

Written by Eric Tiansay
Monday, 09 November 2009 02:41 PM America/New_York
The faith and prayers of a widow who inherits a house being used as a foster home are central to The Lost and Found Family, recently released in Christian retail stores. Distributed by Sony Pictures Home Entertainment and Provident Films, the 93-minute drama stars Lucas Till (Hannah Montana: The Movie, Walk the Line). Rated PG for drug material and thematic elements, the DVD retails for $24.99.

‘90 Minutes’ reaches three years

Written by Eric Tiansay
Monday, 09 November 2009 02:44 PM America/New_York
Don Piper's 90 Minutes in Heaven (Revell/Baker Publishing Group) has been on the New York Times Paperback Nonfiction best-seller list more than three years, having achieved the landmark anniversary on the Oct. 23 list. The book about Piper being brought back to life after dying and going to heaven has spent 114 weeks at or above No. 10 in the New York Times' best-seller list as well as other best-seller charts, Baker officials said. There are more than 4.5 million copies of 90 Minutes in Heaven in trade paper, Spanish, hardcover, audio and large-print editions.
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Church store art gallery ‘a ministry’

Written by Eric Tiansay
Monday, 09 November 2009 02:52 PM America/New_York
Combining elements of a bookstore, an art gallery and a business center, The Gallery at Friendship Missionary Baptist Church in Charlotte, N.C., is cutting a new path in church-based retail operations. Although the 500-square-foot facility has a modest inventory, it occupies a central place in the life of the church, enriching members with practical, spiritual and cultural services. And to do it all with a particular splash of style and touch of class.
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'Crazy Love' still atop CBA list

Written by Eric Tiansay
Monday, 09 November 2009 02:57 PM America/New_York
Crazy Love by Francis Chan (David C. Cook) remained on the top spot of CBA's November Top 50 best-sellers list. Besides Crazy Love, books on Christian living and novels rounded out the top 10. Crazy Love is followed by 2. Fearless: Imagine Your Life Without Fear by Max Lucado, hardcover (Thomas Nelson); 3. The Love Dare by Fireproof movie-making brothers Stephen and Alex Kendrick (B&H Books/B&H Publishing Group); 4. Fearless: Imagine Your Life Without Fear by Max Lucado, softcover (Thomas Nelson); 5. KJV Standard Lesson Commentary, 2009-2010, softcover (Standard Publishing); 6. The Missing by Beverly Lewis (Bethany House Publishers/Baker Publishing Group); 7. The Shack by William P. Young (Windblown Media/Hachette Book Group); 8. Forgotten God by Francis Chan (David C. Cook); 9. Green by Ted Dekker (Thomas Nelson); and 10. Jesus Calling by Sarah Young (Thomas Nelson).
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