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AUDIO

	A Better Freedom Michael Card IVP Books/InterVarsity Press 978-0-830-85569-8 $16, October Card explores the biblical imagery of slavery as a metaphor for Christian discipleship, showing how the freedom we find as slaves of Christ also empowers us to free others from the real-world slavery and human trafficking that still take place today. Read by the author.
	Addicted to Hurry: Spiritual Strategies for Slowing Down Kirk Byron Jones Judson Press 978-0-817-01547- 3 $17, October What do you do when you're too busy to stop and read a book about slowing down? Seize the opportunity to hear pastor, author and motivational speaker Jones read to you the words of his own book, Addicted to Hurry.
	Bo's Café Bill Thrall, Bruce McNicol and John Lynch Oasis Audio 978-1-598-59664-9 $27.99, September From the publishers of The Shack, a story of encouragement for all who struggle with unresolved problems and a performance-based life.
	Fear Fighters Jentezen Franklin christianaudio 978-1-596-44783-7 $21.98, Nov. 1 Helps readers identify and defeat the source of fears that keep them from living in peace and joy.
	Fields of Grace Kim Vogel-Sawyer christianaudio 978-1-596-44773-8 $24.98, Oct. 1 With their eldest son nearly the age when he will be drafted into military service, Reinhardt and Lillian Vogt immigrate to America with their three sons and Reinhardt's adopted brother, Eli. But when tragedy strikes, Lillian and Eli are forced into an agreement neither desires. Determined to fulfill his obligation to Reinhardt, Eli plans to see Lillian and her sons safely settled on their Kansas homestead-and he's equally determined that the boys will be reared in the Mennonite faith. What he doesn't expect is his growing affection for Lillian-and the deep desire to be part of a family.
	Home Tonight Henri J.M. Nouwen Hovel Audio 978-1-596-44795-0 $18.98, Sept. 1 Follows the path of Nouwen's spiritual homecoming. More than three years prior to writing the classic The Return of the Prodigal Son, Nouwen suffered a personal breakdown followed by a time of healing solitude when he encountered Rembrandt's famous painting. In his solitude he reflected on and identified with the parable's characters and experienced profound life lessons.
	Leadership 101 John C. Maxwell christianaudio 978-1-596-44831-5 $5.98, Oct. 1 Drawing from Maxwell's best-sellers Developing the Leader Within You, The 21 Indispensable Qualities of a Leader and Becoming a Person of Influence, Leadership 101 focuses on the essential qualities necessary for true leadership-influence, integrity, attitude, vision, problem-solving and self-discipline-and offers practical steps to develop these qualities.
	Living With Confidence in a Chaotic World David Jeremiah Oasis Audio 978-1-598-59647-2 $27.99, October A follow-up to the New York Times best-seller What in the World is Going On?, this new audiobook looks through the lens of the same verses that speak of Christ's return. Jeremiah now points listeners to the habits they must establish to form a pattern for living with hope in uncertain times.
	Master Leaders: Revealing Conversations with 30 Leadership Greats George Barna with Bill Dallas christianaudio 978-1-596-44799-8 $24.98, Oct. 1 Affords the listener the opportunity to sit down with 30 of the world's best-known and respected leaders as they share their secrets to success. Offering 16 key distinctives for successful leadership, Master Leaders is based on personal interviews and never-before-published conversations with leaders including Colleen Barrett, Ken Blanchard, Ben Carson, Tony Dungy, Newt Gingrich, Seth Godin and Patrick Lencioni,
	My Father, Maker of the Trees Eric Irivuzumugabe Hovel Audio 978-1-596-44751-6 $21.98, Sept. 1 Irivuzumugabe is a survivor of the 1994 Rwandan genocide that claimed the lives of 800,000 people in just 100 days. Without a job, home or education, he was determined to start a new life for himself and his two surviving brothers. This is the story not only of physical survival, but also of his spiritual rebirth and the role he is playing in the healing and redemption of his land and people.
	Terror by Night Terry Caffey with James Pence Oasis Audio 978-1-598-59640-3 $22.99, September The true story of the brutal Texas murder that destroyed a family, restored one man's faith and shocked a nation.
	The Birth Order Book-Updated Edition Kevin Leman Oasis Audio 978-1-598-59635-9 $29.99, October Leman's classic best-seller gets a brand new look and updates throughout.
	The Genesis Enigma: Why the Bible is Scientifically Accurate Andrew Parker Hovel Audio 978-1-596-44809-4 $26.98, Oct. 1 Respected evolutionary biologist Parker explains each parallel between Genesis and science in detail-and the closer he looks, the more amazing the parallels become. Ultimately, Parker argues, it must be divine inspiration that guided the writing of the Bible.
	The Intolerance of Tolerance D. A. Carson Hovel Audio 978-1-596-44759-2 $21.98, Oct. 1 When tolerance is made an absolute good, it drifts toward intolerance. It must then, argues Carson, be thoughtfully challenged. The author examines how the definition of tolerance has changed.
	The Official Chuck Norris Fact Book Chuck Norris christianaudio 978-1-596-44821-6 $18.98, Oct. 1 Chuck Norris facts are a quirky but popular Internet phenomenon. Norris has repeatedly been asked which "facts" are his favorites and now he gives readers his list, the stories behind them and his code for living: Faith, Family, Freedom, Fight and Fitness.
	The Silent Gift Michael Landon Jr. & Cindy Kelley christianaudio 978-1-596-44775-2 $24.98, Nov. 1 A bittersweet yet heartwarming story of a mother and her son struggling to survive in the Depression years, and of the boy's unusual gift.
	Think No Evil Jonas Beiler with Shawn Smucker Oasis Audio 978-1-598-59660-1 $25.99, September A firsthand account of the October 2006 Amish schoolhouse shooting of 10 girls and the subsequent deaths of five of them, Think No Evil follows the ongoing story of the gentle Amish community having faith in God's design and determining to move forward in living out their faith in peace.
	Unthinkable: The Scott Rigsby Story Scott Rigsby and Jenna Glatzer Oasis Audio 978-1-598-59661-8 $27.99, October The true story about the first double-leg amputee to complete the world-famous Ironman Triathlon.

AUTO/BIOGRAPHY

	Becoming More Than a Good Bible Study Girl Lysa TerKeurst Zondervan 978-0-310-29325-5 $12.99, Sept. 4 TerKeurst knows what it's like to consider God just another thing on her to-do list. For years she went through the motions of a Christian life: Go to church. Pray. Be nice. Longing for a deeper connection between what she knew in her head and her everyday reality, she wanted to personally experience God's presence.
	Jumping Through Fires: The Gripping Story of One Man's Escape From Revolution to Redemption David Nasser Baker Books/Baker Publishing Group 978-0-801-01335-5 $17.99, October Nasser's memoir tells of a life filled with heartbreak and healing. Forced to escape from a country gripped by a religious revolution, he and his family run for their lives. Nasser offers a raw and transparent account of his transition from hating religion to having a living faith in Christ.
	Life of Washington Anna C. Reed Attic Books 978-0-890-51578-5 $16.99, Sept. 1 As modern revisionists seek to minimize or erase all traces of America's Christian heritage, this biography sheds light on the life of our first president, George Washington. Reed, the niece of a signer of the Declaration of Independence, authored this work for the American Sunday School Union prior to 1850. Translated into more than 20 languages within a few years, the book was among the most widely read biographies of Washington of the time.
	Love Has a Face Michele Perry Chosen/Baker Publishing Group 978-0-800-79478-1 $13.99, Sept. 1 A young missionary working with Sudanese children sees transformation of one child at a time, changed from the inside by Jesus' love and power.
	My Father, Maker of the Trees: How I Survived the Rwandan Genocide Eric Irivuzumugabe with Tracey D. Lawrence Baker Books/Baker Publishing Group 978-0-801-01320-1 $17.99, September Irivuzumugabe is a survivor of the 1994 Rwandan genocide that claimed the lives of 800,000 people in just 100 days. Without a job, home or education, he was determined to start a new life for himself and his two surviving brothers. This is the story not only of physical survival, but also of his spiritual rebirth and the role he is playing in the healing and redemption of his land and people.
	The Top 100 Women of the Christian Faith Jewell Johnson Barbour Publishing 978-1-602-60440-7 $9.97, November This volume covers 100 Christian women who changed the world, offering courage and inspiration.
	Unthinkable: The Scott Rigsby Story Scott Rigsby Tyndale House Publishers 978-1-414-33315-1 $19.99, October After losing both legs in a truck accident at age 18, Scott Rigsby battled his way back from depression and addiction to achieve the unthinkable-becoming the first double-leg amputee ever to cross the finish line in the Ironman Triathlon.
	Welcome Home Kimberley Woodhouse Tyndale House Publishers 978-1-589-97573-6 $13.99, September Due to a rare medical disorder, Kayla Woodhouse feels no pain, doesn't sweat and needs protective cooling gear just to go outside. Millions have witnessed how the Woodhouse family has faced seemingly impossible challenges on Discovery's Mystery ER, The Montel Williams Show and Extreme Makeover: Home Edition. Now Kayla's mom, Kimberley, reveals their family's journey as never before.
	What Difference Do It Make? Ron Hall, Denver Moore and Lynn Vincent Thomas Nelson 978-0-849-92019-6 $19.99, Sept. 2 Three years since the publication of their New York Times best-seller Same Kind of Different as Me, Hall and Moore offer insights into their lives in What Difference Do It Make? Stories of Hope and Healing. With each chapter rotating authors, readers experience new "Denverisms" and reflections from Moore on his dealings with homelessness and disrespect; insights from Hall on what readers can learn from people not like them and from those with terminal illness; and the stories of readers of Same Kind of Different as Me who have been impacted by the book's themes.

CHARISMATIC

	Angels on Assignment Perry Stone Charisma House/Strang Book Group 978-1-599-79752-6 $15.99, Oct. 6 Best-selling author Stone helps readers discover one of the most unusual covenants in the Scriptures, the Mizpah Covenant, asserting that it has the power to release angels and provides protection. Biblical and current examples of angelic protection are given, and readers will discover steps to engaging in a covenant relationship with God that includes the help of angels.
	Let God Talk to You Becky Tirabassi Bethany House Publishers/Baker Publishing Group 978-0-764-20673-3 $17.99, Sept. 1 Encourages readers to connect with God in a two-way conversation that will satisfy the longing of their souls to know and be loved by Him.
	Living in the Balance of Grace and Faith Andrew Wommack Harrison House 978-1-577-94918-3 $19.99, Sept. 30 Wommack takes on one of the biggest controversies of the church, the freedom of God's grace versus the faith of the believer. Wommack reveals that God's power is not released from only grace or only faith. Rather, God's blessings come through a balance of both.
	Make Room for Your Miracle Mahesh Chavda and Bonnie Chavda Chosen/Baker Publishing Group 978-0-800-79470-5 $13.99, Oct. 1 The Shunammite woman in the Bible shows the pathway to releasing God's resurrection power when a dream dies, as hers did when her son, a gift from God through the prophet Elisha, died unexpectedly.

CHILDREN

	Dinosaurs for Kids Ken Ham Master Books/New Leaf Publishing Group 978-0-890-51555-6 $14.99, Oct. 1 A kid-friendly exploration of dinosaurs from a Christian worldview. Kids will learn about dinosaur names and misnomers, what the Bible can teach about them and what can be learned from the evidence of their existence.
	Dragons: Legends and Lore of Dinosaurs Master Books/New Leaf Publishing Group 978-0-890-51558-7 $16.99, Nov. 1 Dragons are the stuff of fantasy-or are they? Dragon legends can be found around the world-similar, compelling and difficult to dismiss as baseless tales or mere lore. See their direct connection to the last living dinosaurs.
	Fool Moon Rising Kristi and T. Lively Fluharty Crossway 978-1-433-50682-6 $14.99, Sept. 30 This rhyming tale tells of a crime of cosmic proportions: the moon, blinded by pride, fails to see the true source of his abilities-the light provided by the sun. This illustrated book introduces the concept of humility to children. Readers will be reminded that everything they have, including gifts and talents, is from God.
	Noah's Floating Animal Park Janine Suter Master Books/New Leaf Publishing Group 978-0-890-51576-1 $9.99, Oct. 1 Combines humor and rhyme to help kids understand the flood and its global impact.
	The Creation Story for Children David and Helen Haidle Master Books/New Leaf Publishing Group 978-0-890-51565-5 $14.99, Sept. 1 An illustrated day-by-day exploration of the creation week. Colored designs enhance the biblical account, and can be used as an educational supplement or a gift.
	The Day the World Went Wacky Janine Suter Master Books/New Leaf Publishing Group 978-0-890-51575-4 $9.99, Oct. 1 Recounts the story of the garden of Eden and how what happened there affects the world today.
	The Not So Super Skyscraper! Janine Suter Master Books/New Leaf Publishing Group 978-0-890-51577-8 $9.99, Oct. 1 Helps kids learn the true story of the tower of Babel and the source of all nationalities.

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION

	Energy: Its Forms, Changes, & Functions Teacher's Guide Tom De Rosa & Carolyn Reeves Master Books/New Leaf Publishing Group 978-0-890-51572-3 $4.99, Sept. 1 This guide for teachers makes it easy to use this material in the home or classroom. From objectives and teaching aids, the guide helps readers make the most of this new science series.
	Rock Solid Answers Mike Oard & John K. Reed Master Books/New Leaf Publishing Group 978-0-890-51567-9 $19.99, Oct. 1 A core group of authors provide clear and comprehensive answers to the most common objections to the global flood and a young earth.
	The Archaeology Book David Down Master Books/New Leaf Publishing Group 978-0-890-51573-0 $16.99, Nov. 1 Reveals the world of professional explorers and archeologists. Discover how archaeologists preserve ancient artifacts and historical information, while finding clues to the daily lives of cultures and civilizations left in ruins.

CHRISTIAN LIVING

	24 Hours That Changed the World Adam Hamilton Abingdon Press 978-0-687-46555-2 $18, December
	A Climate For Change: Global Warming Facts for Faith-Based Decisions Katharine Hayhoe and Andrew Farley FaithWords/Hachette Book Group 978-0-446-54956-1 $22.99, Oct. 29 Nobel Prize-winning U.N. panel expert Hayhoe and evangelical pastor Farley share why global warming is an issue that matters to Christians and create a plan to make a positive difference.
	Amish Peace: Simple Wisdom for a Complicated World Suzanne Woods Fisher Revell/Baker Publishing Group 978-0-800-73338-4 $12.99, October Of all the gifts that Jesus left us, peace is most elusive. One place we can see "living peace" is in the lives of the Amish. Organized around five central themes in Amish life, each section includes real-life stories, callouts of Amish proverbs, interesting facts about Amish communities and questions for reflection and action.
	Beyond the Yellow Ribbon David A. Thompson and Darlene Wetterstrom Abingdon Press 978-0-687-46575-0 $13, December Welcoming with yellow ribbons is only the first step to bringing combat veterans home. Beyond the Yellow Ribbon provides guidelines for churches and communities who want to help veterans feel at home again.
	Can God Be Trusted? Finding Faith in Troubled Times Thomas D. Williams FaithWords/Hachette Book Group 978-0-446-51500-9 $19.99, Oct. 13 Williams guides readers toward a deep, fulfilling relationship with God that generates trust and peace.
	End of an Era: The Rise and Fall of Solomon John MacArthur Thomas Nelson 978-1-418-53406-6 $9.99, Sept. 1 In this Old Testament study guide, readers will learn how Solomon's gift of wisdom can be theirs through God's grace, as part of a 12-week, in-depth look at Proverbs, the Song of Solomon and Ecclesiastes.
	Every Day With Jesus Andrew Wommack Harrison House 978-1-577-94972-5 $21.99, Oct. 30 Compiled from the best of Wommack's teaching, this 365-day devotional will encourage readers to live in victory regardless of circumstances or ability. Readers will follow the prophecies of the Messiah's coming and Jesus' fulfillment of these prophecies.
	Fascinating People of the Bible Christopher D. Hudson Barbour Publishing 978-1-602-60454-4 $9.97, September Bible characters are intriguing, and readers can learn a lot from their lives-that's the idea behind this new release.
	Fear Fighters Jentezen Franklin Charisma House/Strang Book Group 978-1-599-79762-5 $21.99, Nov. 3 Helps readers identify and defeat the source of fears that keep them from living in peace and joy.
	Finding Purpose Beyond Our Pain Dr. Paul Meier & Dr. David Henderson Thomas Nelson 978-0-785-22922-3 $22.99, Oct. 7 Meier and Henderson teach readers how to face painful struggles head-on in a way that allows them to mature emotionally and spiritually
	Following Jesus Through the Eye of the Needle Kent Annan Likewise/IVP Books/InterVarsity Press 978-0-830-83730-4 $16, December Annan left behind his prosperous, comfortable upbringing to face the world beyond in Haiti, where people wear his cast-off clothing and seek comfort from the heat in the long shadow of his homeland.
	Grace Notes Philip Yancey Zondervan 978-0-310-28772-8 $19.99, Sept. 4 Yancey's words have influenced the lives of millions. These meditations-drawn from his beloved and best-selling writings-will take readers through an entire year, covering a broad range of topics.
	Jesus Loves You This I Know Craig Gross and Jason Harper Baker Books/Baker Publishing Group 978-0-801-01329-4 $17.99, September The constant noise of contemporary life makes it easy to miss the most profound message the world has ever known: Jesus loves you. Gross and Harper separate the religious from the real as they show how this simple truth is worth readers' undivided attention. The authors weave Jesus' narrative with their own stories of serving among the "least of these," encountering shut-ins, drunks, inmates, porn stars and others. A companion DVD is available.
	Leaning Into God When Life is Pushing You Away Robert A. Schuller FaithWords/Hachette Book Group 978-0-446-58098-4 $21.99, Nov. 12 New York Times best-selling author Schuller shows readers how to jump-start an exciting connection with God and stay plugged into His love and power.
	Learning to Soar Avery T. Willis Jr. and Matt Willis NavPress 978-1-600-06697-9 $17.99, Sept. 4 Just as a mother eagle stirs her nest to encourage her eagles to fly, God "stirs our nest," allowing us to grow toward spiritual maturity. This book will motivate unfulfilled Christians to respond to God's stirrings and to step into abundant living.
	Living With Confidence in a Chaotic World: What on Earth Should We Do Now? Dr. David Jeremiah Thomas Nelson 978-0-849-91962-6 $22.99, Sept. 2 Offers an optimistic outlook while fostering a return to a morally and spiritually centered life.
	Loved: Stories of Forgiveness Rebecca St. James FaithWords/Hachette Book Group 978-0-446-19701-4 $16.99, Sept. 21 Award-winning singer and best-selling author St. James brings readers a collection of true stories and captivating testaments of God's love and forgiveness.
	mY Generation: A Real Journey of Change and Hope Josh James Riebock Baker Books/Baker Publishing Group 978-0-801-07198-0 $19.99, October Christians have largely failed to bring restoration to this 70 million-member group of young people. What are we missing? And what are the consequences if it doesn't change? Riebock offers a journey into the soul of a generation that is slowly being transformed from within.
	No Idea Greg Garrett David C. Cook 978-1-434-76796-7 $12.99, Sept. 1 In this engaging spiritual memoir, the critically acclaimed author of Crossing Myself explores how readers can live faithfully and joyfully in the face of the uncertain, the unfinished and the uneasy.
	Our Invisible Allies Ron Phillips Charisma House/Strang Book Group 978-1-599-79523-2 $14.99, Oct. 6 This guide to understanding the role of angels. This book aims to move readers from faith to facilitation of heavenly resources. The will of God consumes and possesses angels, and they passionately pursue His salvation for us.
	Pause, Recharge, Refresh H.B. London Jr. Tyndale House Publishers 978-1-589-97557-6 $19.99, September In ministry since 1962, London understands the needs pastors have in postmodern culture. Now his numerous talks, devotions and messages have been expanded and revised to create timeless devotions for pastors. Topics like integrity, marriage and the family's call to ministry are discussed from a caring mentor's perspective. The devotional also deals with leadership issues, including staff relations, congregational unity and counseling families through grief.
	Pure Pleasure Gary Thomas Zondervan 978-0-310-29080-3 $14.99, Oct. 2 Thomas helps readers discover the power of guilt-free pleasure. Pleasure isn't something Christians should fear, shun or disparage; it's something that should be cultivated. Thomas guides readers into this way of life, which is foundational to a healthy relationship with God, with loved ones and with the world.
	Role of a Lifetime James Brown FaithWords/Hachette Book Group 978-0-446-54117-6 $24.99, Sept. 24 Brown, host of CBS Sports' The NFL Today and Showtime's Inside the NFL, reveals his personal story, that of a devout Christian whose journey is invariably intertwined with Jesus in this memoir of faith, character, integrity and selflessness.
	Scouting the Divine Margaret Feinberg Zondervan 978-0-310-77339-9 $16.99, Sept. 18 While some dismiss the Bible as a dusty old book, Feinberg views its pages as portals to adventure. What does it mean to know that Jesus is the Good Shepherd when the only places I've encountered sheep are at petting zoos? Can I grasp the urgency of Jesus' invitation to abide in the vine when I shop for grapes at a local grocery store? Join her on a spiritual adventure that moves from reading the Bible to entering stories that can be touched, tasted, heard, seen, smelled and savored.
	Secular Sabotage: How Liberals are Destroying Religion and Culture in America William A. Donohue FaithWords/Hachette Book Group 978-0-446-54721-5 $26.99, Sept. 2 In his first trade book, Donohue takes off the gloves to do battle with liberal extremists bent on undermining and dismantling the underpinnings of American culture.
	Shaken, Not Shattered Matthew Hagee Charisma House/Strang Book Group 978-1-599-79464-8 $14.99, Sept. 1 Hagee aims to help readers get back in touch with who God created them to be, not what the world has tried to make them. Readers will discover how getting back in touch with God will reconnect them to family, faith, finances, physical health and hope for the future.
	Silent Savior: Daring to Believe He's Still There A.J. Gregory Revell/Baker Publishing Group 978-0-800-73285-1 $12.99, September Silent seasons are common in the life of any honest Christian. In Silent Savior, Gregory navigates the sorrow, pain, angst and doubt on the way to a recognition of God's infinite faithfulness and perpetual, if sometimes silent, presence.
	The Church of Facebook Jesse Rice David C. Cook 978-1-434-76534-5 $12.99, Oct. 1 Online social networks like Facebook and MySpace are changing how people connect. This timely release takes a look at these sites and what they say about God, people and the church.
	The Gospel-Driven Life: Being Good News People in a Bad News World Michael Horton Baker Books/Baker Publishing Group 978-0-801-01319-5 $19.99, October In Christless Christianity, Horton offered a prophetic wake-up call for a self-centered American church. With The Gospel-Driven Life, he turns from the crisis to the solutions, offering recommendations for a new reformation in the faith, practice and witness of contemporary Christianity. The first six chapters explore breaking news from heaven, while the rest of the book focuses on the kind of community that the gospel generates and the surprising ways in which God is at work in the world.
	The Hopeful Skeptic Nick Fiedler Likewise/IVP Books/InterVarsity Press 978-0-830-83727-4 $16, December Fiedler of Nick and Josh Podcast fame decided to travel the world for a year or so, and heard a voice telling him to set aside the faith of his childhood. So he changed his Facebook religion status from Christian to "Hopeful Skeptic" and set out to see where God would take him.
	The Justice Project Brian McLaren, Elisa Padilla, and Ashley Bunting Seeber Baker Books/Baker Publishing Group 978-0-801-01328-7 $21.99, September Whether it's extreme poverty, human rights, racism or the Middle East, news outlets bombard us with stories about the need for justice. But how are Christians to respond? Editors Brian McLaren, Elisa Padilla and Ashley Bunting Seeber have amassed a collection of more than 30 brief chapters by penetrating thinkers in the justice conversation, including René Padilla, Peggy Campolo, Will and Lisa Samson, Sylvia Keesmaat, Bart Campolo, Lynne Hybels, Tony Jones and Richard Twiss.
	The Love Revolution Joyce Meyer FaithWords/Hachette Book Group 978-0-446-53856-5 $21.99, Sept. 22 A manifesto for a grass roots revolution of love.
	The Potluck Club Cookbook Linda Evans Shepherd and Eva Marie Everson Revell/Baker Publishing Group 978-0-800-73349-0 $14.99, September The authors of the "Potluck Club" books, Shepherd and Everson, have gathered their favorite recipes. From salads to casseroles to slow-cooker delights, there's something for everyone, even those watching their waistlines.
	Transforming Church in Rural America Shannon O'Dell New Leaf Press/New Leaf Publishing Group 978-0-892-21694-9 $12.99, Sept. 1 Without meaningful change, thousands of rural churches won't survive the next decade. O'Dell reveals the need for relevancy and shares a powerful mission for rural churches in reaching the unchurched and lost in their communities. Readers will learn the strategies and biblical guidance that turned a church of 30 into a multi-campus church of several thousand.
	Unexplainable Don Cousins David C. Cook 978-1-434-76808-7 $16.99, Sept. 1 Have you come to experience a life of such remarkable quality and impact that people who watch you have to shake their heads and honestly say, "There really is no explanation for it - except God!" Learning to live in that dimension is what Unexplainable is all about.
	When Heaven Comes Down Ché Ahn Chosen/Baker Publishing Group 978-0-800-79479-8 $13.99, Nov. 1 A fresh look at heaven invading earth, based on personal experiences with God's glory. To know God personally, says the author, is to experience His glory.

CHRISTIANITY AND SOCIETY

	A Better Freedom Michael Card IVP Connect/InterVarsity Press 978-0-830-83714-4 $15, October Card explores the biblical imagery of slavery as a metaphor for Christian discipleship, revealing Christ as the true Lord and Master who sets us free from our own slavery to sin.
	A Million Miles in a Thousand Years, What I Learned While Editing My Life Donald Miller Thomas Nelson 978-0-785-21306-2 $19.99, Sept. 29 The latest book from the author of Blue Like Jazz details Miller's opportunity to edit his life as if he were a character in a movie. When two filmmakers start fictionalizing his life for film, Miller decides to start a journey to edit his actual life into a better story. His new book details that journey, challenging readers to reconsider what they strive for in life.
	Bioethics and the Christian Life David VanDrunen Crossway 978-1-433-50144-9 $19.99, Oct. 31 Theologian, ethicist and lawyer VanDrunen equips Christians to make bioethical decisions based on biblical truth, wisdom and virtue. Bioethics and the Christian Life places bioethics within the holistic context of the Christian life, both developing a general Christian approach to making bioethics decisions and addressing a number of controversial areas.
	Everyday Justice Julie Clawson InterVarsity Press 978-0-830-83628-4 $16, October Clawson takes readers on a tour of everyday life and shows how ordinary lifestyle choices have big implications for justice. She unpacks how we get our food and clothing and shows us the surprising costs of consumer waste.
	Forgotten Girls Kay Marshall Strom, Michele Rickett IVP Connect/InterVarsity Press 978-0-830-83731-1 $16, December Statistics show that the world's most oppressed are overwhelmingly female, with thousands of girls suffering from starvation, abuse, sexual exploitation, displacement and illiteracy. Moved by their plight, Strom and Rickett took a trip across continents to partner with ministries working to help females and to interview girls in some of the most difficult places in the world.
	The Gospel According to Lost Chris Seay Thomas Nelson 978-0-849-92072-1 $14.99, Dec. 2 Lost breaks all the formulas for television, and in doing so has drawn together millions of people on a shared journey that explores life, faith, history, science, philosophy, hope and the basic questions of what it means to be human. It is the seemingly infinite ideas, philosophies and biblical metaphors that make this story so engaging.
	The Selfless Gene: Living With God and Darwin Charles Foster Thomas Nelson 978-0-849-94654-7 $14.99, Dec. 2 Ever since the famous debate on Darwinism between Huxley and Wilberforce in 1860, there has been little real conversation between the scientific community and much of the Christian world. This book offers the prospect of reconciliation between what are seen as two opposing worldviews. Foster shows that most evolutionary theory and its consequences are easily reconciled with Christian orthodoxy and explores the ethical problems of natural selection in a fresh and invigorating way.
	This is Your Brain in Love Dr. Earl Henslin Thomas Nelson 978-0-785-22875-2 $22.99, Dec. 16 Using the latest in brain research, This Is Your Brain in Love helps couples by encouraging each mate to bring their healthiest, most balanced and joyful self to their marriage. Henslin speaks to the vital connection between spirituality and sexuality and identifies five types of lovers, with insights and solutions for the challenges presented by each.

CHURCH/DOCTRINE

	Finding Organic Church Frank Viola David C. Cook 978-1-434-76866-7 $14.99, Sept. 1 The author of Reimagining Church presents a fresh call for the church to return its roots. This guide offers practical tools for finding and planting organic churches that won't just grow, but thrive.
	Introducing the Missional Church: What it Is, Why it Matters, and How to Become One Alan J. Roxburgh and M. Scott Boren Baker Books/Baker Publishing Group 978-0-801-07212-3 $17.99, November In Introducing the Missional Church, two leading voices in the missional movement provide an accessible introduction, explaining how the movement developed, why it's important and how churches can become more missional.
	Taking Your Church to the Next Level: What Got You Here Won't Get You There Gary L. McIntosh Baker Books/Baker Publishing Group 978-0-801-09198-8 $16.99, September If a church is on a downward trend, how can it turn around? Taking Your Church to the Next Level explains the impact of age and size on churches and outlines the improvements that must be made at each point for a church to remain fruitful and faithful to its mission.
	Thy Kingdom Connected: What the Church Can Learn from Facebook, the Internet, and Other Networks Dwight J. Friesen Baker Books/Baker Publishing Group 978-0-801-07163-8 $14.99, November Friesen brings the complex theories of networking to church leaders in easy-to-understand, practical ways. Rather than bemoaning the modern disintegration of things like authority and structure, Friesen inspires hope for a more connective vision of life with God. He shows those involved in ministry how they can maximize existing connections in order to spread the gospel, get people plugged in at their churches and grow together as disciples.

CLASSICS

NKJV Greatest Stories of the Bible Thomas Nelson 978-1-418-54166-8 $29.99, Sept. 29 This heirloom edition provides readers with the tales of the Bible in an easy-to-navigate storybook format. From creation to Jesus' promise to return to Earth again, the NKJV Greatest Stories of the Bible recounts more than 250 of the most valuable lessons and triumphs from the most memorable people of the Bible.

COMMENTARY

	A Visual Guide to Bible Events: Fascinating Insights into Where They Happened and Why James C. Martin, John A. Beck and David G. Hansen Baker Books/Baker Publishing Group 978-0-801-01285-3 $39.99, September Why did Jesus pick Samaria as the place to announce his messianic identity? Why did God lead Moses and the Israelites to Mount Horeb after they fled from Egypt? This full-color book is filled with photographs, maps and easy-to-read commentary. By exploring the relevance of place within biblical stories, this volume aims to bring the Bible alive to modern readers.
	The Liturgical Year: The Spiraling Adventure of the Spiritual Life Joan Chittister Thomas Nelson 978-0-849-90119-5 $17.99, Oct. 7 Chittister sets out to connect what may at first seem to be an arbitrary arrangement of ancient holy days, or liturgical seasons, to their essential relationship to one another and their ongoing meaning today.
	The Sacred Meal Nora Gallagher Thomas Nelson 978-0-849-90092-1 $17.99, Oct. 7 Gallagher explores the beauty and mystery of the holy communion in her memoir and personal reflections. Whether exploring the history of Communion, taking readers inside the workings of a soup kitchen or sharing times of joy and sadness with friends, Gallagher reminds readers what it means to partake of and be part of the body of Christ.

DEVOTIONALS

	Closer Jim Burns, Cathy Burns Bethany House/Baker Publishing Group 978-0-764-20703-7 $19.99, Oct. 1 52 devotionals with Scripture verses and engaging stories will inspire couples to draw closer through faith conversations-quiet talks vital for intimacy in a marriage.
	Dwelling in His Presence: 30 Days of Intimacy with God Cynthia Heald NavPress 978-1-615-21024-4 $17.99, Oct. 16 In this devotional, popular author and Bible teacher Heald guides readers into God's Word to explore the relentless, passionate pursuit of those He loves.
	Destined to Reign Devotional Leather Gift Edition Joseph Prince Harrison House 978-1-577-94979-4 $21.99, Sept. 30 These 365 devotions will inspire readers to reign over every adversity, lack and destructive habit limiting them from experiencing success, wholeness and victory. Prince reveals the powerful grace of God that gives Christians the ability to live like Christ in a world of adversity.
	Intimate Conversations: Devotions to Nurture a Woman's Soul Alicia Britt Chole Revell/Baker Publishing Group 978-0-800-73289-9 $11.99, September This devotional will lead women on a gentle journey toward a deeper, more satisfying relationship with God-one fueled by His grace. In each of its 52 devotions, Chole addresses real life issues. She includes Scripture and questions for reflective prayer or journaling.
	Quiet Reflections of Hope: 120 Devotions to Start Your Day Revell/Baker Publishing Group 978-0-800-71928-9 $12.99, October This volume includes 120 devotions with full-color art and contemporary design. Each devotion includes a verse using the God's Word Translation, a short devotional and a prayer. Quiet Reflections of Hope reminds readers of God's care and provision, and encourages them to stay faithful.
	Souvenirs of Solitude Brennan Manning NavPress 978-1-600-06867-6 $19.99, Oct. 15 Beloved author and retreat leader Manning shares his wisdom, stories and heart from his own experiences in solitude. His meditations aim to prompt the reader's own pursuit of God in the quiet places.

EVANGELISM

Eats with Sinners Arron Chambers Standard Publishing 978-0-784-72318-0 $12.99, November Eats with Sinners introduces a biblical model for evangelism-building relationships like Jesus did, one meal (or cup of coffee) at a time.

Got Style? Personality-based Evangelism Jeffrey A. Johnson Judson Press 978-0-817-01555-8 $15, October Pastor Johnson aims to transform readers' commitment to sharing the good news of Jesus-as individuals and as a congregation. He helps readers identify the evangelism style that suits their personality, learn from biblical and contemporary role models who employ the same strengths and discover the joy in introducing others to the life of faith. Includes questions for small-group discussion.

FAMILY LIFE

Becoming a Family that Heals Drs. Beverly and Tom Rodgers Tyndale House Publishers 978-1-589-97575-0 $13.99, September Living in a fallen world, no one escapes the sting of emotional injuries, physical abuse or hurtful words. Not knowing how to deal with the emotions these situations create, people often bury them, only to see them manifested later in life. The authors have seen countless families healed even after decades of hurting each other. Their practical healing process, based on authoritative research, will dispel fears of a broken family and help readers allow God to truly heal past wound

FICTION

	A Cousin's Prayer Wanda E. Brunstetter Barbour Publishing 978-1-602-60061-4 $10.97, September Come to Indiana Amish country where a young woman strives to break free of the bondage of fear and find love again. Book two in the "Indiana Cousins" series.
	A Lady Like Sarah Margaret Brownley Thomas Nelson 978-1-595-54809-2 $14.99, Dec. 29 She's an outlaw; he's a preacher. Both are in need of a miracle. Filled with mishaps, laughs and adventure, this inspiring romance will keep readers cheering for Sarah as she struggles to become a true lady.
	A Measure of Mercy Lauraine Snelling Bethany House Publishers/Baker Publishing Group 978-0-764-20609-2 $13.99, Oct. 1 A new turn-of-the-century series set in the Red River Valley. Will 18-year-old Astrid have to give up on love to pursue her dream?
	An Amish Christmas: December in Lancaster County Beth Wiseman, Kathleen Fuller and Barbara Cameron Thomas Nelson 978-1-595-54821-4 $16.99, Sept. 15 A collection of three novellas with overlapping characters, follow the lives of three Amish families through the Christmas season.
	An Eye for an Eye Irene Hannon Revell/Baker Publishing Group 978-0-800-73311-7 $12.99, September After he accidentally shoots a teenager at a tense standoff, FBI Hostage Rescue Team member Mark Sanders is sent to St. Louis to work as a field agent and get his bearings. Just weeks away from returning to Quantico to resume his work, Mark has a chance encounter with an old flame, Emily Lawson-but their reunion is cut short by a sniper. Now Mark must find the shooter before he tries to strike again. Second installment in the "Heroes of Quantico" series.
	A Taste of Fame Linda Evans Shepherd and Eva Marie Everson Revell/Baker Publishing Group 978-0-800-73209-7 $13.99, September The women of the Potluck Catering Club have a growing business. They even become the subject of a budding filmmaker's class project. Problem is, they didn't read the fine print. When the filmmaker enters the project in the "Great Party Showdown" reality show, unbeknownst to club members, the ladies of Summit View, Colo., head to the Big Apple for the unexpected adventure of their lives.
	Dawn's Prelude Tracie Peterson Bethany House Publishers/Baker Publishing Group 978-0-764-20151-6 $13.99, Sept. 1 A dramatic adventure set in pioneer Alaska, the first book in a new romantic family saga from best-selling author Peterson.
	Emmy's Equal Marcia Gruver Barbour Publishing 978-1-602-60207-6 $10.97, October This romantic adventure is set in deep South Texas, where a strong-willed city girl meets her match in a stubborn vaquero.
	Ends of the Earth Tim Downs Thomas Nelson 978-1-595-54308-0 $14.99, Sept. 15 Quirky, beloved Nick "Bug Man" Polchak is back and must face the realities of lost opportunities and the passing of time as he discovers a vicious agro-terrorism scheme underway to cripple America's corn and ethanol production.
	Eye of the God Ariel Allison Abingdon Press Fiction/Abingdon Press 978-1-426-70068-2 $13.99, October Fast-paced intrigue and suspense of global proportions. Is the curse of the Hope Diamond real or just a legacy of greed?
	Fields of Grace Kim Vogel Sawyer Bethany House Publishers/Baker Publishing Group 978-0-764-20508-8 $13.99, Sept. 1 Best-selling author Sawyer offers this tender, romantic story of a Mennonite family immigrating to 1870s' America.
	Fit to Be Tied Robin Lee Hatcher Zondervan 978-0-310-25806-3 $14.99, Oct. 2 It's 1916, and Idaho rancher Cleo Arlington knows everything about horses but nothing about men. When charged with transforming English aristocrat Sherwood Statham from playboy into cowboy, she's totally disconcerted. So is Sherwood, who has never encountered a woman succeeding in a "man's world."
	Fools Rush in Janice Thompson Revell/Baker Publishing Group 978-0-800-73342-1 $12.99, September When Bella Rossi's Italian-turned-Texan parents hand over their wedding-planning business, Bella is determined not to let them down. She quickly books a "Boot Scoot'n" wedding, but there's only one catch-she's a country music numbskull. Where will she find a DJ on such short notice who knows his Alan Jackson from his Keith Urban? Book one in the "Weddings by Bella" series.
	Green: Book Zero, The Beginning and the End Ted Dekker Thomas Nelson 978-1-595-54288-5 $25.99, Sept. 1 Green is Book Zero of the best-selling "Circle" series, both the beginning and the end. The starting point for new readers, and the climax for fans who loved Black, Red and White.
	Intervention Terri Blackstock Zondervan 978-0-310-25065-4 $14.99, Sept. 18 Barbara Covington has one more chance to save her daughter from a devastating addiction, by staging an intervention. But when 18-year-old Emily disappears on the way to drug treatment-and her interventionist is found dead-Barbara enters her darkest nightmare. Did Emily's addiction lead her to commit murder-or is she another victim of a cold-blooded killer?
	In the Arms of Immortals Ginger Garrett David C. Cook 978-0-781-44888-8 $14.99, Sept. 1 In this richly imagined historical thriller, the Black Death sweeps through a medieval Sicilian village, revealing old secrets, true character and spiritual realities.
	Love is a Battlefield Annalisa Daughety Barbour Publishing 978-1-602-60477-3 $10.97, October Take a walk in Shiloh National Military Park with battling park rangers, Ace and Kristy, as the park's history proves that true love really does exist.
	One Imperfect Christmas Myra Johnson Abingdon Press Fiction/ Abingdon Press 978-1-426-70070-5 $13.99, September A warm, inspirational story of faith, hope and love for the holiday season.
	Shades of Blue Karen Kingsbury Zondervan 978-0-310-26622-8 $14.99, Oct. 16 Brad Cutler, 28, is a rising star at his New York ad agency, about to marry the girl of his dreams. But memories of a high school girlfriend begin to torment him. Lost innocence and one difficult choice flood his conscience, and he is no longer sure what the future will bring except that he must find his old love and make amends. Brad turns to God seeking forgiveness and redemption, and three people must work through the repercussions of a decision made long ago.
	Songs of Deliverance Marilynn Griffith Revell/Baker Publishing Group 978-0-800-73279-0 $13.99, October Zeely Wilkins and Ron Jenkins were students the school district stopped believing in, but their teacher didn't. Though they went their separate ways, the past is calling them back to the school and to the teacher. Now they'll have to decide what love really means-and whether they're willing to dance to a new tune to get it.
	Stretch Marks Kimberly Stuart David C. Cook 978-0-781-44892-5 $14.99, Sept. 1 A granola-eating, carbon footprint-conscious twentysomething is forced to face her estranged relationship with her mother in this comic yet poignant novel.
	The Blue Umbrella Mike Mason David C. Cook 978-1-4347-6526-0 $14.99, Oct. 1 An orphan faces an evil magician-and the only person who can help just might be his mother's murderer, in this literary fantasy for 9- to 12-year-olds from best-selling author Mason.
	The Bride Backfire Kelly Eileen Hake Barbour Publishing 978-1-602-60176-5 $10.97, October A witty historical romance about two feuding families and a marriage of inconvenience.
	The Bride Blunder Kelly Eileen Hake Barbour Publishing 978-1-602-60177-2 $10.97, November Join the love and laughter as one man realizes he's sent away for the wrong wife-then tries to fix his bride blunder.
	The Christmas Dog Melody Carlson Revell/Baker Publishing Group 978-0-800-71881-7 $14.99, September Betty Kowalski isn't looking forward to the holidays. She just can't seem to find Christmas in her heart. But when a mangy dog appears at her doorstep, the stage is set for Betty to learn a lesson about what Christmas is all about. This contemporary story is a gentle reminder that God can work miracles through something as seemingly insignificant as a little brown dog.
	The Fence My Father Built Linda S. Clare Abingdon Press Ficton/Abingdon Press 978-1-426-70073-6 $13.99, October This is a story of finding the way home-even when home is a trailer in the middle of nowhere.
	The Great Christmas Bowl Susan May Warren Tyndale House Publishers 978-1-414-32678-8 $9.99, September Marianne Wallace is focused on two things this holiday season: planning the greatest family Christmas ever and cheering on her youngest son's football team in their bid for the state championship. But disaster strikes, and as life continues to unravel, will Marianne remember the true meaning of the holidays?
	The Jewel of His Heart Maggie Brendan Revell/Baker Publishing Group 978-0-800-73350-6 $13.99, October Set in 1890s Montana, the second installment in the "Heart of the West" series finds Juliana drawn to a handsome, gentle sheep herder-but sparks fly when he considers mining, the occupation that lured Juliana's father away from his family.
	The Last Word Kathy Herman David C. Cook 978-1-434-76785-1 $14.99, Oct. 1 Police Chief Brill Jessup must run from a death threat even as she struggles to help her pregnant daughter make decisions about her future in this work about God's power to heal the broken.
	The Pilgrim's Progress John Bunyan; CJ Lovic, ed. Crossway 978-1-433-50699-4 $24.99, Sept. 30 Brought to life in 30 all-new, full-page color illustrations by Mike Wimmer, this deluxe edition of Bunyan's classic takes readers on a journey with Christian as he seeks the Celestial City.
	The Prayers of Agnes Sparrow Joyce Magnin Abingdon Press Ficton/Abingdon Press 978-1-426-70164-1 $13.99, September No longer able or willing to leave her home in the small town of Bright's Pond, Pa., where she is cared for by her sister Griselda, Agnes Sparrow has committed her life to the one thing she can do-besides eat-and that's prayer.
	The Swiss Courier Tricia Goyer and Mike Yorkey Revell/Baker Publishing Group 978-0-800-73336-0 $13.99, October In August 1944 the Gestapo is mercilessly rounding up suspected enemies of the Third Reich. When Joseph Engel, a German physicist working on the atomic bomb, finds that he is actually a Jew adopted by Christian parents, he must flee for his life. Gabi Mueller, a Swiss-American woman working for the American Office of Strategic Services, is asked to risk her life to "courier" Engel out of Germany.
	The Unfinished Gift Dan Walsh Revell/Baker Publishing Group 978-0-800-71924-1 $14.99, September Patrick Collins is 7 years old, and on his Christmas list are only three items. He wants the army to find his father, to leave his grandfather's house, and he wants the soldier in his grandfather's attic. Set at Christmastime in 1943, The Unfinished Gift tells the story of a family and reminds readers of the surprising things that affect powerful change.
	Three Weddings and a Bar Mitzvah Melody Carlson David C. Cook 978-1-589-19108-2 $14.99, Sept. 1 The final installment in the "86 Bloomberg Place" series, Three Weddings and a Bar Mitzvah follows Kendall, Lelani, Anna and Megan in a crazed competition for bridesmaids, wedding locations and showers.
	The Sheriff's Surrender Susan Page Davis Barbour Publishing 978-1-602-60562-6 $10.97, December Get transported back to 1880s' Idaho, where a group of sassy women form the Ladies' Shooting Club-to find a killer before he strikes again.
	The Silent Gift Michael Landon Jr., Cindy Kelley Bethany House Publishers/Baker Publishing Group 978-0-764-20363-3 $13.99, Oct. 1 A bittersweet yet heartwarming story of a mother and her son struggling to survive in the Depression years, and of the boy's unusual gift.
	The Transformation Terri Kraus David C. Cook 978-0-781-44867-3 $14.99, Sept. 1 Can a good, hard-working Christian man disregard his cultural and religious admonitions-as well as his mother's plans for his life-for the love of a woman and an historic church building?

The Official Chuck Norris Fact Book Chuck Norris Tyndale House Publishers 978-1-414-33449-3 $12.99, November Chuck Norris facts are a quirky but popular Internet phenomenon. Norris has repeatedly been asked which facts are his favorites and now he gives readers his favorite "facts," the stories behind them and his code for living: Faith, Family, Freedom, Fight and Fitness.

HEALTH

	50 Ways to Feel Great Today: Keys to Beating Stress, Worries and the Blues David B. Biebel, DMin; James E. Dill, MD; and Bobbie Dill, RN Revell/Baker Publishing Group 9780800732912 $12.99, December Helps readers discover how to beat stress, ward off worry and banish the blues. 50 Ways to Feel Great Today offers medically and scientifically sound advice.
	Fit for My King: His Princess 30-Day Diet Plan and Devotional Sheri Rose Shepherd Revell/Baker Publishing Group 978-0-800-71916-6 $14.99, November Shepherd offers specific help to women so that they can take care of the body God gave them and draw closer to Him at the same time, starting with Shepherd's own inspirational story about her struggles to treat her body well by eating real food, exercising and praying.
	Start Somewhere Calvin Nowell Tyndale House Publishers 978-1-4143-2331-2 $14.99, December Christian singer-songwriter Nowell once weighed more than 450 pounds. Readers will follow him on his journey of losing 215 pounds and developing a healthy lifestyle.

LEADERSHIP

	Christian Coaching Gary R. Collins, Ph.D. NavPress 978-1-600-06361-9 $27.99, Sept. 15 With a biblically based approach, this textbook explores a new life coaching model, and includes how-to sections field-tested for more than eight years, custom forms coaches can use and more.
	Master Leaders George Barna with Bill Dallas Tyndale House Publishers 978-1-414-32624-5 $24.99, October Based on personal interviews and never-before-published conversations with great leaders-including Colleen Barrett, Ken Blanchard, Tony Dungy, Newt Gingrich, Seth Godin and others-Master Leaders offers the 15 key distinctives every leader needs to be successful.
	The Longview Dr. Roger Parrott David C. Cook 978-1-4347-6749-3 $16.99, Oct. 1 Parrott offers both new and seasoned leaders proven, practical principles that can transform their church, ministry or business.

MEN

Battle Ready Steve Farrar David C. Cook 978-1-4347-6869-8 $14.99, Sept. 1 Battle Ready is the next release in the "Bold Man of God" series. Best-selling author Steve Farrar examines the lives of Joshua and Caleb, and shares how men today can be ready for any battle.

PARENTING

	A Different Dream for My Child Jolene Philo Discovery House Publishers 978-1-57293-307-1 $10.99, Sept. 1 Philo and her husband know what it means to have a child with a serious illness. In this book, she shares frank, heartfelt meditations to build faith and hope.
	The Well-Behaved Child: Discipline that Really Works John Rosemond Thomas Nelson 978-0-785-22904-9 $24.99, Sept. 16 Rosemond's step-by-step program-based on biblical principles, traditional parenting approaches and common sense-covers a wide range of discipline problems applicable from toddler to teen.
	When Moms Pray Together Fern Nichols Tyndale House Publishers 978-1-58997-559-0 $13.99, October Mom's In Touch International is an organization that brings mothers together to pray for their children and their children's schools. As the organization prepares for its 25th anniversary, Nichols, the founder and president, has collected some of the most inspiring and encouraging stories of God's work in answer to those prayers.

PRAYER

A Heart Exposed: Talking to God With Nothing to Hide Steven James Revell/Baker Publishing Group 978-0-800-73173-1 $12.99, September The prayers of the people in Scripture include everything from stories of deliverance and explosions of praise to cries for mercy and observations about injustice. Why then do our prayers today often seem so bland? In A Heart Exposed, James presents a collection of image-rich prayers that do just that, reflecting a heart laid bare before God.

The Lost Art of Praying Together James Banks Discovery House Publishers 978-1-57293-351-4 $9.99, October Praying together is a privilege and an opportunity to enter into the presence of God, but it is a lost art for many Christians today. Author and pastor Banks makes the case for praying together as a means of enjoying God's blessings and pleasing Him.

RELATIONSHIPS

	Happy Spouse ... Happy House Pat and Ruth Williams Standard Publishing 978-0-7847-2356-2 $14.99, November Drawing on personal stories, shared wisdom and God's Word, the authors encourage men to be the best leaders, lovers and listeners they can be. And they empower women to be the best partners and players in a winning relationship. This book offers compassionate and competent coaching for healthy marriages.
	Have a New Husband by Friday Dr. Kevin Leman Revell/Baker Publishing Group 978-0-800-71912-8 $17.99, October The New York Times best-selling author reminds any wife that if what she's doing to get better behavior out of her husband isn't working now, it never will, so it's time for a change. That means it's time to change her own patterns of behavior. Leman offers practical day-by-day suggestions.
	I Don't Want a Divorce: A 90-Day Guide to Saving Your Marriage Dr. David Clarke Revell/Baker Publishing Group 978-0-800-73401-5 $14.99, September For more than 20 years, Clarke has seen marriages turn around in just 12 weeks. Here he takes his 90-day plan and presents it using humor, Scripture and personal stories to help couples turn difficult marriages into great ones.
	Regret-Free Living Stephen Arterburn Bethany House/Baker Publishing Group 978-0-764-20424-1 $17.99, Oct. 1 Help for readers burdened by broken relationships to make peace with their past in order to move forward to new freedom and "do relationships right".

SELF-HELP

	Every Woman's Guide to Managing Your Anger Gregory L. Jantz, Ph.D., with Ann McMurray Revell/Baker Publishing Group 978-0-800-73314-8 $12.99, October Jantz shows women how to accept the truth of their anger, examine where it comes from, be honest about how they use it, be open to change, be willing to forgive, even themselves and be willing to feel something else besides their anger.
	It's Your Time Joel Osteen Free Press/Simon & Schuster 978-1-439-10011-0 $25, Nov. 3 Best-selling author Osteen issues a call to readers to seize the day and recognize that God has given them the power to improve their lives.
	The Power of Respect Deborah Norville Thomas Nelson 978-0-785-22760-1 $19.99, Sept. 16 Norville shows how respect yields benefits in parenting, marriage, education, business and leadership with a "do unto others" attitude.
	The Solomon Secret Bruce Fleet Tarcher/Penguin Group (USA) 978-1-585-42735-2 $19.95, Sept. 3 A financial advisor and owner of a large investment firm, Fleet draws from the wisdom of Solomon to offer financial strategies for today. Each chapter begins with a teaching story involving Solomon, the wise and rich investor, mentoring his protégé, Abidan, on the seven basic life principles and how they influence financial success.
	The Wisdom to Know the Difference Eileen Flanagan Tarcher/Penguin Group (USA) 978-1-585-42716-1 $22.95, Sept. 17 Flanagan draws on her Quaker faith to help readers transform the things they can in their lives-and to understand when to let them go. Focusing on the last lines of the Serenity Prayer, she guides readers to discover "the wisdom to know the difference."

THEOLOGY

Concordia Commentary-Proverbs Andrew E. Steinmann Concordia Publishing House 978-0-758-60320-3 $42.99, November Proverbs reveals Jesus Christ as the agent of creation and God's wisdom incarnate. Its didactic sayings teach prudence for the life of faith. The commentary explains Proverbs' larger features and the individual wisdom proverbs.

Luther's Works, Volume 69 Concordia Publishing House 978-0-758-61398-1 $49.99, October The first new volume to the series of existing 55 American editions. The 20 planned new volumes are intended to reflect both modern and 16th-century interests and to expand the coverage of genres in the existing volumes, such as Luther's sermons and disputations. The primary basis for the translation is the Weimar edition.

WOMEN

	Find Your Strongest Life: What the Happiest and Most Successful Women Do Differently Marcus Buckingham Thomas Nelson 978-1-400-20236-2 $29.99, Sept. 29 Buckingham reveals the powerful key to help women draw enough strength from life to feel fulfilled, loved, successful and in control. He helps women reconnect with their purpose and gives a starting point for change.
	The House is Quiet, Now What? Janice Hanna and Kathleen Y'Barbo Barbour Publishing 978-1-60260-452-0 $7.97, November Gives support and practical, biblically based pointers to women whose children have left home. Each chapter offers hope for women facing the challenge of living "home alone" with an empty nest.
	Whatsoever Things Are Lovely: Must-Have Accessories for God's Perfect Peace Rhonda Rhea Revell/Baker Publishing Group 978-0-800-73252-3 $13.99, September There is always room in a girl's closet for the perfect fashion accessory. But what about spiritual accessories? Humorist and Bible teacher Rhea challenges women to pursue those with the same passion that might be inspired by a blowout department store sale.
	Whose Kids Are These? Karon Phillips Goodman Barbour Publishing 978-1-602-60449-0 $7.97, November Written by an award-winning author, mom and step-mom, this book is filled with wisdom, inspiration, insight and fresh parenting strategies. Each chapter provides stepping-strong pointers, joy-finding tips and stories of others who have walked the walk.

YOUTH

	90 Minutes in Heaven: Young Reader's Edition Don Piper with Cecil Murphy Revell/Baker Publishing Group 978-0-800-73399-5 $9.99, November Now in a special edition for readers ages 9-12, 90 Minutes in Heaven is the best-seller about one man's experience with death and life. When Piper's car collided with a semi-truck, he was pronounced dead at the scene. When a minister was led to pray for Piper, miraculously Piper came back to life, and the pleasure of heaven was replaced by a long and painful recovery.
	God Girl: Becoming the Woman You're Meant to Be Hayley DiMarco Revell/Baker Publishing Group 978-0-800-71940-1 $14.99, October From Hollywood to Washington, prominent women are making a mark on the world, and a media-rich society chronicles their every move. But what does it mean to be a girl who follows God and not just the latest popular public figure? Showing girls who they are, who they are becoming and who God made them to be, God Girl aims to help girls know what it means to be a woman of God in every area of life.
	God Guy: Becoming the Man You're Meant to Be Michael DiMarco Revell/Baker Publishing Group 978-0-800-71941-8 $14.99, October DiMarco helps young men realize that being a man is not just related to age, but rather about developing the character and principles befitting a man of God.
	Ignite Your Faith: 365 Devotions That Will Set Your Faith on Fire The editors of Campus Life's Ignite Your Faith Revell/Baker Publishing Group 978-0-800-73388-9 $14.99, October From the team at Ignite Your Faith magazine, this collection of 365 reflections and activities turns daily devotions into an adventure. Using a variety of approaches, Ignite Your Faith handles topics such as faith, friendship, family relationships, school and church.
	Life: A Teen Devotional Melody Carlson Revell/Baker Publishing Group 978-0-800-73255-4 $11.99, October In this 90-day devotional, Carlson shares with her readers the life-changing message of Jesus, giving them something to lean on in the turbulent time of adolescence.

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