(Nashville, Tenn.) Thomas Nelson, Inc. announced today that five of their products have been chosen to be finalists for the 2009 Christian Book Awards. The Christian Book Awards are presented annually, since 1978, to the highest quality in Christian publishing in six categories – Bibles, Bible Reference & Study, Christian Life, Fiction, Children & Youth, and Inspiration & Gift. The awards are selected by the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association (ECPA) based on excellence in content, literary quality, design, and significance of contribution.  

The winner in each category will be announced at the Christian Book Expo 2009 in Dallas, Texas. The Christian Book Awards Dinner will begin at 7 PM CST on Thursday, March 19, at the Dallas Convention Center. Tickets are $79 per person and can be reserved online at www.christianbookexpo.com/christianbookawards. In addition, one title will be selected from the finalist to receive the top honor, Christian Book of the Year. This award is based on editorial excellence and sales achievement.

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The Terrifying Threat That Cannot Be Ignored

(Nashville, Tenn.) Nonie Darwish was a virtual slave to Islamic law for the first thirty years of her life. Raised as a Muslim in the Gaza strip, she never questioned or challenged radical Islamic law – she never dared. “This is Allah’s Law,” she was told, and she knew what awaited those who questioned it.

In her latest book, Cruel and Usual Punishment (Thomas Nelson) Darwish continues her personal mission to warn the West, exposing efforts to force and enforce Sharia law on unsuspecting nations around the globe. READ MORE »

ROBIN MCGRAW SOUNDS HER MOST PERSONAL AND PASSIONATE CALL TO ACTION FOR ALL WOMEN IN HER NEWEST BOOK WHAT’S AGE GOT TO DO WITH IT?

(Nashville, Tenn.) Busy women, wives and mothers often put themselves last on their very long to-do lists. Nurturing by nature, women work hard to make sure their loved ones’ needs and happiness come first. But now is the time for women of all ages to get serious about taking care of themselves. That is the mantra of #1 New York Times bestselling author Robin McGraw, and the stirring call to action in her newest book, What’s Age Got To Do With It? Living Your Healthiest and Happiest Life (January 2009, Thomas Nelson, Inc., ISBN13: 9781400202140, $24.99). READ MORE »