#1 New York Times Best Selling Author To Expand Publishing Partnership and Brand

(Nashville, Tenn.) Thomas Nelson Publishers announces the re-signing of Robin McGraw, wife of bestselling author and television talk show host, Dr. Phil McGraw. The agreement, which extends through 2011, includes three major trade books and related products represented by Dupree, Miller and Associates. The first book, What’s Age Got To Do With It?, is set to release in January 2009 and will target the female demographic—the core of Dr. Phil’s worldwide audience, an audience with whom Robin has formed a meaningful relationship over the years.

What’s Age Got To Do With It? highlights how a woman can live her healthiest and best at any season of her life. McGraw will consult with experts in fields from medicine to makeup, skin care to hormones and challenge readers to take care of themselves first and foremost. She’ll provide personal stories and insights from her life and explore how the reader can learn from her experience. READ MORE »

#1 Best Selling Author Marcus Buckingham Inks Major Publishing Agreement

(Nashville, Tenn.) Thomas Nelson Publishers is pleased to announce the signing of Marcus Buckingham, Cambridge-educated, world-renowned speaker and strengths guru. Two deals call for an innovative book/DVD release, two major trade books, plus potential adaptations of the works in the form of study guides, gift books, or children’s books, extends through 2011, with worldwide publishing rights.

For those heading out into the “real world” and those already entrenched in it, a life-sapping mantra is being repeated: It’s not all about you! Employees are taught to put themselves aside and get plugged in to the mission of the organization, the goals of the company. But Marcus Buckingham believes that a person’s ability to succeed in life flies directly in the face of corporate thinking. His new release, The Truth About You, (September 2008) leads readers to true success by empowering them to make the crucial choice of putting themselves first by crafting a work life that plays to their strengths. READ MORE »

(Nashville, Tenn.) Last December, Thomas Nelson President, CEO, and avid runner Michael S. Hyatt issued a challenge to his 630-person workforce to run Nashville’s Country Music Half Marathon or Dallas’ Big-D Texas Half Marathon with him. His goal was to recruit one hundred and fifty-eight employees, roughly a quarter of the workforce, to participate in one of the two races. As of last Thursday at the Thomas Nelson Half Marathon Kick-Off Meeting, one hundred and sixty Thomas Nelson employees, thirty-two spouses, and fourteen authors, agents, and vendors were registered on the Thomas Nelson team.

“I ran the Country Music Half Marathon last year with about sixty-five employees and it was an awesome experience,” said Hyatt. “I was so proud of what we accomplished during the race. Also, I witnessed extraordinary personal and professional growth in each of the runners. The experience left them with an amazing sense of empowerment. As soon as I crossed the finish line, I began planning how we could recruit more Thomas Nelson team members – this was an experience I wanted to share.” READ MORE »

JESUS : The Greatest Life of All
Practical Applications to lead a Great Life

In the latest book in the “Great Lives” series, best-seller Charles Swindoll dives into the life of the Savior. The book’s message presents theologically rich content in a way that appeals to the readers’ hearts and minds. Jesus: The Greatest Life of All allows readers to draw straight from the words and works of Jesus and apply His lessons in their own lives. As Swindoll writes: “The power of His resurrection is a quiet, transforming force that results in the steady growth of hope and life within the believer.”

Dr. Charles Swindoll is senior pastor of Stonebriar Community Church, chancellor of Dallas Theological Seminary, and the Bible teacher on the internationally syndicated radio program Insight for Living. He has written more than thirty best-sellers and has sold over 10 million books to date. Chuck and his wife Cynthia currently reside in Frisco, Texas. READ MORE »

Erwin McManus’ New Book Encourages Readers to Live Their Potential

McManus single-handedly shatters every standard expectation of a “pastor” to emerge as the bold new face of post-modern Christianity: Part rock star, artist, visionary, and inspirational leader, he motivates, enlightens and entertains thousands people each year with his dramatic life story and insight. In an era when church attendance has plummeted to an all-time record low with less than 18% of the U.S. population attending church and church leaders struggling to attract young people in the face of rapidly aging congregations, Erwin McManus has succeeded in attracting the younger generations and has built a congregation with an average age of 25. His visionary insight is equally sought out by CEO’s and major corporations and universities ranging from Columbia to the NFL. He regularly shares the stage in front of audiences of thousands with national leaders, luminaries, and celebrities ranging from Colin Powell to Al Gore, Larry King, Bono, and Robin Williams at top conferences such as TED and Catalyst. READ MORE »