WHAT DOES THE BIBLE SAY ABOUT CONTEMPORARY ISSUES?
Continuing to build on the success of the #1 reference resource in the U.S. (WHERE TO FIND IT IN THE BIBLE; source: Marketplace Magazine’s Reference Premier 50 List), Nelson Reference & Electronic Publishing will release the sixth title in the popular “A To Zä” series in January. WHAT DOES THE BIBLE SAY ABOUT… is the ultimate “A To Zä” guide to contemporary topics one might not expect to find in the Bible. Phrases such as “ecology” or “the bottom line”…
Kids Videos Give Variety
TOMMY NELSON VIDEO IN FILM FESTIVAL “The Crippled Lamb” video, based on the same-titled Max Lucado book, was screened at the first annual Burbank International Children’s Film Festival in October.LITTLE DOGS HONORED “Little Dogs on the Prairie: Pride, Prejudice, and Fudge” (Fancy Monkey Studios/Tommy Nelson) won a Film Advisory Board award of excellence. 10/30/00PENGUINS FLY ON NOV. 2 Big Idea Productions’ newest series, “3-2-1 Penguins,” launches Nov. 2 at Kennedy Space Center. A nationally syndicated live two-hour radio will be…
Doubleday Acquires Philip Yancey
Doubleday has acquired North American rights for a Philip Yancey nonfiction book tentatively titled “Why I’m Still a Christian: Recovering a Personal Faith From the Damaging Effects of Religion.” The book is scheduled to release in the fall of 2001. WaterBrook Press will manage the Christian market and Doubleday will handle secular market sales.
Book Series Expands to Seven Titles with Winter Release
How God is identified reveals something about who He is. The Bible uses hundreds of names, titles, and images to describe God. These terms are examined in EVERY NAME OF GOD IN THE BIBLE, to be released by Nelson Reference & Electronic Publishing in January 2001. EVERY NAME OF GOD IN THE BIBLE offers a comprehensive yet contemporary treatment of the names of God such as “Yahweh,” “Creator of Heaven and Earth,” “Fortress,” and numerous others. The book reviews the…
TOMMY NELSON, DREAMWORKS TO PUBLISH FOUR TITLES
TOMMY NELSON, DREAMWORKS TO PUBLISH FOUR TITLES. The childrens books are based on the animated feature film Joseph: King of Dreams. The books use artwork from film’s animation and are scheduled to release Nov. 7 simultaneously with the film’s video release.
Book Beat: On A Positive Note, Left Behind, City on a Hill
Book News: On A Positive Note, Left Behind, City on a Hill On A Positive Note by CeCe Winans: Being positive has always been part of CeCe Winans’ life. “It is my life-long commitment to sing God’s glory and dwell on the positive inevery situation,” says the multi-Grammy winning vocalist. Her positive message has the chance to reach a new audience as the paperback edition of her best-selling inspirational autobiography – On A Positive Note – hit bookstores from Pocket…
LIFEWAY PULLS SHAMBLIN BOOKS
LifeWay Christian Stores is removing all titles by Gwen Shamblin. The diet author has posted doctrinal statements on her web site that dispute the Trinity. Earlier this month, Thomas Nelson canceled her latest book, Out of Egypt, due to the controversy surrounding her position.
CBA Hosts Asia Region Convention
CBA conducted its first regional convention in Hong Kong Sept. 6-8. Registered delegates totaled over 140. Fifteen countries were represented including Nepal and Papua New Guinea. According to organizer Jim Powell, CBA international development director, the Christian resource industry’s growth all across Asia suggested that such an event would be successful. The convention included an exhibit floor (most exhibitors are from Asia), plenary sessions (Bill Anderson, CBA president-CEO, was the major speaker), and workshops for retailers and publishers.
Secrets of a Faith Well Lived to Release July 17
“Secrets of a Faith Well Lived – Intimate Conversations with Modern Day Disciples” by Christopher Coppernoll will be available at retail outlets nationwide July 17, 2001. “Secrets” features candid reflections on living the Christian faith excerpted from exclusive interviews with some of the most influential Christian authors of our time including Max Lucado, Larry Crabb, Sheila Walsh, Frank Peretti, Brennan Manning Tony Campolo, Patsy Clairmont, Henry Blackaby, Karyn Henley, Barbara Johnson, Grant Jeffrey, Chonda Pierce, Scotty Smith, and Steve Brown….
