“What an honor to have this talented and dedicated group as part of the Thomas Nelson family,” says Mark Schoenwald, President and CEO of Thomas Nelson. “Through this campaign, our Bible Marketing Team continues to carry out the company’s mission, to inspire the world. The King James Bible is an integral part of Thomas Nelson’s foundation and this team has done a great job to educate consumers about its history and cultural influence.”

Competition entrants include media conglomerates and Fortune 500 companies. The entries are judged by the international organization Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals.

“Our marketing team well deserves having this spotlight shone on them,” says Gary Davidson, Thomas Nelson Senior Vice President and Bible Group Publisher. “Their exceptional creative programs are some of the best I’ve ever seen. I’m very proud of the work they do to spread God’s Word.”

It was 407 years ago that King James of England gathered 54 of the best biblical scholars and linguists of the day to create a new translation of the Bible. Thomas Nelson’s campaign to share the anniversary included the Bible Legacy Event at the National Religious Broadcasters Convention, a worldwide satellite media tour, partnerships with the History Channel and Salem Media Group, and recently a promotion on the CBS Times Square Jumbo Screen. A web site dedicated to the celebration – www.KJV400celebration.com – launched an online version of the Bible Legacy showcase, encouraging millions of people to view ancient biblical relics.

“It was a lot of hours and a lot of work, but it was worth it,” says Blake Aldridge, Senior Marketing Director of Thomas Nelson’s Bible Group. “The King James Version changed how the world viewed the Bible, and its legacy of language lives on today. We wanted everyone to understand how important that Bible translation is to their everyday lives, whether they realize it or not. It was a huge challenge, but this group likes challenges.”

The group’s efforts reached close to 63 million viewers through paid promotions, and countless more through publicity efforts in print, online, radio and television. Innovative design work by Thomas Nelson’s design team brought the past and present together in beautiful products that will be kept for generations. This award recognizes the dedicated perseverance of all those who worked for months to keep this version of God’s Word in the hearts of the world.

“It has been a privilege to be a part of a campaign that celebrates such a time-honored translation as the King James Version,” says Lindsay Williams, Bible Group Marketing Specialist. “This has been the largest campaign I’ve been a part of during my time at Thomas Nelson, and it’s been exciting to work on something with such a phenomenal reach! It’s been neat to see people’s reactions as they begin to understand how this translation has stood the test of time and influenced history for 400 years.”

Thomas Nelson Inc. is the world’s largest Christian publisher, with a mission to “inspire the world.” The company provides multiple formats of Bibles, inspirational books and digital content, with distribution of its products in more than 100 countries. Thomas Nelson is headquartered in Nashville, Tenn. Visit www.ThomasNelsonBibles.com for more information.

For image files, interview opportunities and more information, contact Julie Belschner, publicist, at jbelschner@thomasnelson.com or at 615.902.2244.

NEW YORK, NY (October 31, 2011) – HarperCollins Publishers today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Thomas Nelson, Inc. for an undisclosed sum. The acquisition, which is expected to close by the end of the calendar year, is subject to regulatory clearances and other customary closing conditions.

Thomas Nelson is one of the leading trade publishers in the United States.  The Company provides multiple forms of inspirational content including: books, Bibles, e-books, journals, audio, video, curriculum and digital applications available for download on “smart” electronic devices. It has published some of the bestselling books in the industry, including the current #1 bestseller Heaven Is For Real, and the books of many popular authors, such as Billy Graham, Max Lucado, and Dave Ramsey.

“Founded in 1798 in Edinburgh, Scotland, Thomas Nelson shares a long and rich heritage with both New York’s Harper Brothers and Scotland’s William Collins & Sons. It is thus with great pleasure that I look forward to welcoming Thomas Nelson to the HarperCollins family,” said Brian Murray, President and CEO of HarperCollins Publishers Worldwide.  “HarperCollins’ global print and digital publishing platform, which includes e-book distribution into more than 175 markets, Print-on-Demand, Digital-to-Print at Retail, and worldwide marketing reach provides an opportunity to further expand the readership of Thomas Nelson’s distinguished authors.”

“Additionally, Thomas Nelson adds further balance to our existing publishing programs. Its broad inspirational appeal is a good complement to Zondervan, which will continue to publish books consistent with its mission,” added Murray.

“We are excited to be joining HarperCollins Publishers,” said Mark Schoenwald, President and CEO of Thomas Nelson. “We believe this transaction represents an attractive strategic fit for our company. With HarperCollins’ resources and capabilities to draw on, we will capitalize on the many opportunities in this rapidly changing world of publishing.”  Thomas Nelson’s financial advisor was Peter J. Solomon Company and legal  counsel was Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP.

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About HarperCollins Publishers
HarperCollins, one of the largest English-language publishers in the world, is a subsidiary of News Corporation (NASDAQ: NWS, NWSA; ASX: NWS, NWSLV). Headquartered in New York, HarperCollins has publishing groups around the world including the HarperCollins General Books Group, HarperCollins Children’s Books Group, Zondervan, HarperCollins UK, HarperCollins Canada, HarperCollins Australia/New Zealand and HarperCollins India. HarperCollins is a broad-based publisher with strengths in literary and commercial fiction, business books, children’s books, cookbooks, mystery, romance, reference, religious and spiritual books. With nearly 200 years of history HarperCollins has published some of the world’s foremost authors and has won numerous awards including the Nobel Prize, the Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award, the Newbery Medal and the Caldecott. Consistently at the forefront of innovation and technological advancement HarperCollins is the first publisher to digitize its content and create a global digital warehouse to protect the rights of its authors, meet consumer demand and generate additional business opportunities. You can visit HarperCollins Publishers on the Internet at http://www.harpercollins.com. 

About Thomas Nelson, Inc.

Thomas Nelson, Inc., headquartered in Nashville, TN, is one of the leading trade publishers in the United States.  The Company is the world’s leading provider of Bibles, inspirational books and digital content, with product distribution in over 100 countries.   Live Event Management, Inc., a Thomas Nelson company, is a national leading producer of live events.  For more information, please visit www.thomasnelson.com. 

Contact:     Casey Francis

NASHVILLE, Tenn.—New York Times bestselling author Brenda Warner is set to release her memoir, One Call Away: Answering Life’s Challenges with Unshakable Faith (Thomas Nelson) on Sept. 6, 2011, detailing her stranger-than-fiction life circumstances both before and during her marriage to NFL quarterback Kurt Warner.

“This book started out being a way of telling my kids why I am the way I am,” said Brenda Warner. “However, I have found by sharing my story through the years that people find hope and encouragement in it, and hopefully One Call Away can help someone else get through some dark times of their own.”

In One Call Away, Warner offers real-life advice to single moms, parents of children with special needs, people who are grieving unexpected deaths, and others struggling in the face of difficult circumstances.

“In my life I went from being a Marine, living with honor, courage and integrity, to being in line with food stamps, still living with honor, courage and integrity—same person—but with food stamps,” said Warner. “I would like the reader to know that circumstances don’t determine who you are, and they are not a measure of God’s love for you.”

As Warner puts it, her faith and God’s strength enable her to face challenge after challenge: an accident that leaves her son blind and brain damaged, a crumbling marriage, a tornado that kills her parents, a new relationship with promising football player Kurt Warner, and the pressures his sudden success brings to their growing family.

Warner will kick off her book and media tour, joined by her husband, Kurt, on Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2011. The book signing events are:

Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2011 4-6 p.m.:  Book Ends—Ridgewood, NJ

Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2011 7 p.m.: Barnes & Noble–Ladue, MO

Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2011  7 p.m.: Berean Christian Store–Mesa, AZ

Thursday, Sept. 15, 2011 7 p.m.: Barnes & Noble store–Scottsdale, AZ

The Warner’s will be featured on the FOX News Channels FOX & Friends, Hannity, Good Day New York, Good Day LA, Access Hollywood Live, NFL Network and various other television, radio and print outlets.

This summer and fall, Warner is also a featured speaker at Women of Faith events throughout the U.S., the nation’s largest live events for women, including:

Anaheim, Calif., Sept. 9-10, 2011

Spokane, Wash., Sept. 16-17, 2011

Phoenix, Sept. 23-24, 2011

Portland, Ore., Oct. 7-8, 2011

Kansas City, Mo., Nov 4-5, 2011.

ABOUT BRENDA WARNER:
Brenda Warner is a speaker, philanthropist, and New York Times best-selling author. She is the mother of seven children, a registered nurse, and a Marine. But most of all, she is a storyteller who candidly shares her struggles in hopes that her life experiences can help other women. Brenda is also Vice President of the First Things First Foundation, and organization she co-founded with her husband, former NFL player Kurt Warner. Follow Brenda on Twitter at: @WarnerBrenda.

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Thomas Nelson is a leading provider of Bibles, products, and live events emphasizing Christian, inspirational and family value themes.  For more information, visit our websitewww.thomasnelson.com.

Contact: Stephanie Newton

Senior Publicist

tel: (615) 902-2320

email: snewton@thomasnelson.com

twitter: @stephnewton

(Nashville, Tenn.) – Thomas Nelson, Inc., is pleased to announce the acquisition of American Idol finalist and accomplished singer/songwriter Scott MacIntyre. MacIntyre has signed a one-book publishing agreement for his literary debut, By Faith, Not By Sight – an autobiography chronicling his journey as a musical prodigy, blind from birth, and the medical miracle that helped save his life in 2007. The book will be in stores May 2012.

Though only 26 years old, MacIntyre has lived a story worth telling. He has achieved more as a blind twenty-something than most do in a lifetime without physical impairments. His tale begins at the age of three when he first played the piano by ear and includes an impressive education, graduating college at age 19 and receiving his master’s in music overseas.

“Scott MacIntyre continues to inspire people all over the world with his remarkable commitment to perseverance in times of adversity and overcoming what many would consider a disability,” says Matt Baugher, Senior Vice President and Publisher at Thomas Nelson. “His appearance on American Idol is just one small part of this amazing young man’s life. I can’t wait for others to experience his character and passion. We’re thrilled to be partnering with him on this important book.”

While MacIntyre’s list of accolades is impressive—honored guest at the White House, played with musicians such as Alice Cooper and Jason Mraz, headlined concerts in the U.S. and abroad—he attributes glory and success to his Christian faith which remains central to his message.

Baugher believes in the life-changing potential of MacIntyre’s written story: “For Scott, his blindness is merely part of who he is and his much broader story will astound, challenge, and most of all inspire.”

Scott MacIntyre is represented by Frank Breeden, Managing Partner of Premiere Authors Literary Agency (Nashville & Washington, DC).

You can learn more about Scott MacIntyre online at www.scottmacintyre.com, and follow him on Twitter @ScottDMacIntyre.

SCOTT MACINTYRE AND MATT BAUGHER ARE AVAILABLE FOR INTERVIEWS.

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Thomas Nelson is a leading provider of Bibles, products, and live events emphasizing Christian, inspirational and family value themes.  For more information, visit our website www.thomasnelson.com

For more information, please contact:

Stephanie Newton

Publicity Manager

tel: (615)902-2320

email: snewton@thomasnelson.com

Jesus, My Father, the CIA, and Me to be Promoted

(Nashville, Tenn.) – Thomas Nelson, Inc. is pleased to announce that Jesus, My Father, the CIA, and Me: A Memoir…Of Sorts by Ian Morgan Cron has been selected as a featured title in the Barnes & Noble (B&N) Discover Great New Writers program.

Jesus, My Father, the CIA, and Me will be part of the program for the months of August, September, and October 2011 at B&N stores nationwide and online at BarnesandNoble.com.

Former authors to be selected as part of the B&N Discover Great New Writers include Cormac McCarthy, Elizabeth Gilbert, Frank McCourt, Barbara Kingsolver, Yann Martel, Alice Sebold, Michael Pollan, Patricia Cornwell, Kathryn Stockett, and Khaled Hosseini.

“One of the biggest compliments that a retailer can pay to an author or publisher is to acknowledge the inherent value of a beautifully written book,” says Matt Baugher, Vice President and Publisher at Thomas Nelson. “It’s not just a matter of promotion and not just about what might sell but rather, the recognition that a book should be highlighted simply because it is special. This is what the Discover Great New Writers program has always been about and to be included in this is a great honor. Jesus, My Father, the CIA, and Me: A Memoir…Of Sorts is an engaging memoir in every respect, and I look forward to many more people discovering Ian Morgan Cron in the days ahead.”

“I have been submitting books for consideration to the Discover Great New Writers panel for close to 25 years, and I have never been as excited about a title as I am about Jesus, My Father, The CIA, and Me: A Memoir…Of Sorts,” says Julie Jayne, Key Accounts Manager at Thomas Nelson. “I am so pleased that the panel agreed with my assessment of this wonderful book and chose it for the program. Barnes & Noble customers will be well-rewarded when they make the time to read this literary treasure.”

As part of the Discover Great New Writers program, Jesus, My Father, the CIA, and Me: A Memoir…Of Sorts will receive the following B&N promotions:

• Face-out display in each B&N bookstore
• An individual shelf-talker with a teaser line placed under each face-out
• A 20% discount for the entire promotional season
• An individual review for each title in the seasonal Discover Great New Writers brochure, available free to customers
• Promotion on bn.com for the Discover Award finalists and Discover Seasonal selections
• Special consideration for Discover-selected writers for in-store events and book group discussions

Author Ian Morgan Cron is represented by Lee Hough of Alive Communications. His speaking management is coordinated by Jim Chaffee of Chaffee Management Group.

About Jesus, My Father, the CIA, and Me: A Memoir…Of Sorts

At the age of sixteen, Ian Morgan Cron was told by his mother that his father, a former motion picture executive, worked with the CIA in Europe. This astonishing revelation, coupled with his father’s dark struggle with alcoholism, upends the world of a teenager struggling to become a man.

In this surprisingly funny and forgiving memoir Jesus, My Father, the CIA, and Me: A Memoir … of Sorts (Thomas Nelson, 978-0-8499-4610-3, $15.99, June 2011), Ian describes a childhood filled with remarkable stories and colorful characters that includes a nearly blind English nanny who teaches him what love means, a simple carpenter who leads him to faith, an irreverent New York radio personality who saves his life, a father who takes his family on a wild ride from the pinnacle of glamour and wealth to the depths of emotional and financial hardship, a beautiful and courageous mother who holds them together, and the hard won peace that comes when we surrender to the “unfinished business of grace.”

IAN MORGAN CRON IS AVAILABLE FOR INTERVIEWS.
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Thomas Nelson is a leading provider of Bibles, products, and live events emphasizing Christian, inspirational and family value themes.  For more information, visit our website www.thomasnelson.com.

The fate of Hartley’s violin has long been a mystery. All eight members of the band perished in the disaster, but the bodies of Hartley and two others were found by a search crew and taken to Nova Scotia, Canada.

Newspapers reported that Hartley was found with his violin strapped to his chest. However, when the effects were itemized in Nova Scotia there was no mention of it. The assumption has been that the instrument was spirited away by someone involved in collecting the corpses.

During research for his book The Band That Played On, Turner came across photographs purporting to show the violin, leather case, a diary, and sheets of music. “Someone with a knowledge of the Titanic had been sent them by a collector who was trying to authenticate the story behind these effects,” says Turner.

Among the evidence is a 1912 diary containing the draft of a letter to authorities in Nova Scotia by Hartley’s fiancé Maria, which reads; “I would be most grateful if you could convey my heartfelt thanks to all who have made possible the return of my late fiancé’s violin. May I also take this opportunity to express my appreciation to you personally for your gracious intervention on my behalf.”  The most convincing thing about the violin, which was in a brown leather case with the initials W. H. H. stamped on it, was the inscription, “For Wallace on the occasion of our engagement from Maria.”

“The Titanic band became a symbol of self sacrifice and unflappable dignity,” says Turner. “Their playing of ‘Nearer, My God, To Thee’ became legendary, and since the films in the 1950s and 1990s, the bravery of the musicians has become even more well known. Other than retrieving the bow of the ship, this must be the most symbolic artifact of the Titanic likely to be found.”

If scientific tests yield a positive result, it will also be the most expensive. According to Steve Turner, the instrument is currently being handled by an auctioneer in Britain. “Everyone concerned has been sworn to secrecy. Other than admitting that the violin exists and that the photos were genuine, they won’t be giving out any more information until the day the announcement is made.”

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TITLE: The Band That Played On
AUTHOR: Steve Turner
Jacketed Hardcover ISBN: 9781595552198
E-Book Download ISBN: 9781595553874
MSRP: $24.99

Washington, D.C. – R. Emmett Tyrrell, the man who predicted the “conservative crack-up,” now offers the remedy to what ails the conservative movement in his new book, After the Hangover: The Conservatives’ Road to Recovery (Thomas Nelson, April 20th, 2010). Beginning with an illumination of conservative theory and history, complete with anecdotes from his decades in the movement, Tyrell explains the nature of the conservative temperament – its “political libido” and how it plays out in today’s political culture including the rise of the tea party movement.

Tyrell describes part of the problem with conservatism is the result of “petty competitiveness” among conservative intellectuals, the pundits he calls “reformed conservatives (RC)” who ingratiate themselves with the mainstream media by finding fault with conservatism. These RC’s include columnists David Brooks, David Frum, Ross Douthat, Kathleen Parker, Tucker Carlson and Christopher Buckley as well as television host Joe Scarborough.

“The conservative sniping must first stop and the Reformed Conservatives (RC’s), are only aiming to please Liberals with their conservative criticism and raising, what they believe, their profile as a conservative” contends Tyrrell. “Although many of the RC’s wrote obituaries for the conservative movement, what they don’t realize is that conservatives have suffered their ideological divisions since the movement began and gained political power nonetheless. They’re cheap acts as conservative hustlers can cease and desist.”

In After the Hangover, Tyrrell delivers, in his humorous and witty writing style, an in-depth analysis of the battles that gave conservatism its definition and puts forth an agenda for a prevailing conservative future.

Calling for a return to views of American Exceptionalism, Tyrrell explains that “Liberalism is led by those who are embarrassed by our history and oblivious of American achievement. A conservative agenda for our road to recovery must be based on the principles that are at the foundation of the movement. We must return to limited government and private-sector growth,” states Tyrrell.

R. Emmett (Bob) Tyrrell Jr. is the founder and editor-in-chief of The American Spectator and his previous books include the New York Times best-selling Boy Clinton, Madame Hillary, The Liberal Crack-Up, and The Conservative Crack-Up. He is also a nationally syndicated columnist whose articles have appeared in such publications as The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times, The Baltimore Sun, The Washington Times, National Review, Harper’s, Commentary, The London Spectator, and Le Figaro (Paris).

R. EMMETT TYRRELL JR. IS AVAILABLE FOR INTERVIEW.

(Nashville, Tenn.) Inspired by the Boston Tea Party of 1773, a grass-roots tea-party movement among American conservatives and independents has taken aim at excessive government spending and taxation. In tea-party protests across the nation on tax day 2009, an estimated 500,000 ordinary citizens gathered to voice their concerns over government spending and recent large-company bailouts. Throughout the year, thousands more gathered, embodying the spirit of their founding fathers.

With signs reading “taxation without deliberation,” the modern-day tea-party movement harkens back to revolutionary times, protests of “no taxation without representation” and ordinary American heroes such as Paul Revere. But what would Revere think of this modern tea party?

Like most tea-party enthusiasts, Paul Revere was an ordinary man, the epitome of the American dream, fighting for liberty and freedom from an oppressive government.

In his new book, The Revolutionary Paul Revere, (Thomas Nelson, April 2010, $14.99), editor and author Joel J. Miller explores the impact of Revere’s role in political, military, and economic revolutions and how his Christian faith played in his adventure-filled life.  “Revere’s life provides a unique foray into the American Revolution as he was not a traditional founder like John Adams or Thomas Jefferson,” says Miller. “He was a working man living in incredible times.”

The Revolutionary Paul Revere explores Revere’s experiences as a soldier in the French and Indian Wars, his presence at the Boston Massacre and the Boston Tea Party and his famous midnight ride – warning of British approach leading to the battles of Lexington and Concord. Written in a narrative style, Miller focuses on the business acumen, strong faith and perseverance that helped Revere lead a volatile country in revolution.

In an interview, Miller can discuss:

Joel J. Miller is the vice president of editorial and acquisitions at Thomas Nelson. Miller has authored two other books, Bad Trip and Size Matters, which debate controversial government policies. He currently lives in Nashville, Tennessee with his wife, Meg, and their two kids, Fionn and Felicity.

Contact:Curt Harding615.902.2246charding@thomasnelson.com

From Plato to payday loans, from Aristotle to AIG, from Shakespeare to the Salomon Brothers, and from the Medici to Bernie Madoff Jack Cashill, a journalist and scholar as shrewd as he is seasoned, looks past the headlines delves into the pages of history, and comes back with the goods.

Popes and Bankers: A Cultural History of Credit & Debt, From Aristotle to AIG (Thomas Nelson, 978-1-5955-5273-0, $14.99) is the first and even amusing history of the endlessly fascinating topic of credit and debt, which has shaped civilization in ways even bankers cannot begin to imagine. With a dizzying cast of characters, including church officials, loan sharks, the founding fathers, Martin Luther, Karl Marx, FDR, J.P Morgan, Michael Milken, Barney Frank, and even the Knights Templar, Cashill traces the creative tension between “pious restraint” and “economic ambition” through the annals of human history and illuminates both the dark corners of our past and the dusty corners of our billfolds.

In Popes and Bankers Cashill outlines some more proximate milestones leading to the recent financial collapse, including:

•    October 2000. Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac embrace “historic” new regs opening home ownership to those “left behind.”  Says Fannie’s CFO, Timothy Howard, “making loans to people with less-than-perfect credit . . . is something we should do.”

•    January 1993.  When President Clinton takes office, the homeownership rate is lower than it was when President Nixon took office in 1969, and no one wants to know why.  They just want to pump up the numbers.

•    March 1933.  FDR denounces “the unscrupulous money changers” and scares them out of the market, assuring eight more years of recession.  He also bans private ownership of gold.

•    December 1913.  Woodrow Wilson signs the Federal Reserve Act into law.  Thinking that he is reducing the power of Wall Streeters, Wilson only reduces their responsibility.

•    1500 or so on.  The bright lights of the enlightenment start convincing themselves that chronic debtors are not “prodigals” but “victims,” a moral shift that will eventually help wreck the economy.

Readers of Popes and Bankers will:

•    Appreciate the unappreciated role Judeo-Christian culture has played in creating the world’s greatest economy

•    Meet the great financiers who brought that economy to life—the Medici, the Rothschilds, the Morgans

•    Perceive the threats to that culture from philosophers, madmen, revolutionaries, “quants,” politicians, and Ponzi artists, including Charles Ponzi himself

•    Understand why our political leaders refuse to face up to contemporary cultural threats

Jack Cashill is an independent writer and producer and the Executive Editor of Ingram’s Magazine, Kansas City’s premier business magazine. His writing has appeared in Fortune, the Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, Weekly Standard, and regularly in the American Thinker and WorldNetDaily. Jack has a Ph.D. from Purdue University in American studies, has taught media and literature at Purdue University and at Kansas City area universities, and served as a Fulbright professor in France. His recent works include Hoodwinked, Sucker Punch, and What’s The Matter With California?

To learn more visit: www.cashill.com

JACK CASHILL IS AVAILABLE FOR INTERVIEW.

Contact: Curt Harding at 615.902.2246 or email charding@thomasnelson.com
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Contact:    Curt Harding
Senior Publicist
(615) 902-2246
charding@thomasnelson.com

(Nashville, TN) – Judge Andrew P. Napolitano admits he has a chip on his shoulder. “I am angry,” he says. “Angry that we allow the government to lie to us, that we expect it to do so, and even take comfort in the illusions created thereby.” In Lies The Government Told You (Thomas Nelson, March 2010), Napolitano exposes politicians in both parties who routinely use myth to seize power and deception to delude the public. “Without accurate information, Napolitano argues, we the people are seduced into surrendering freedom and accepting unlawful behavior as somehow warranted.”

Lies The Government Told You reveals one lie after another, from the bold proclamation that “all men are created equal,” to the mistaken notion that at election time “every vote counts.” And from blatant attempts to undermine the First Amendment, to the increasing creation of laws designed to regulate and limit access to firearms. 

Judge Napolitano asks:

•    Would Americans have reelected FDR had they known that he caused the attack on Pearl Harbor?
•    Would LBJ, the “peace candidate” have been elected in 64’ had the people known he planned to ramp up the Vietnam War?
•    Would George W. Bush have been given another term if we knew he was illegally spying on us, concocting evidence for war, torturing people, and lying about it?

Time and time again when asked, Americans say they have a deep distrust of politicians. The government’s deception has become a punch line. The very notion of politicians as public servants is bordering on oxymoronic. Why then? Why do we put up with what Judge Napolitano refers to as our one party system; the Big Government Party?  In writing Lies The Government Told You, Judge Napolitano calls on Americans to reject the current system, scrap it, and start anew. He urges the electorate to throw out representatives who voted for the Patriot Act, waged illegal wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, supported TARP and stimulus programs, and other unconstitutional monstrosities.

A stronger libertarian base can work to:

•    abolish the federal income tax
•    prohibit eminent domain
•    impose term congressional limits
•    abolish the Federal Reserve system

“The Big Government Party crowd is obviously not afraid to lie or be caught in a lie, writes Napolitano. They only fear the loss of their own power. So let’s use that fear against them.”

“When the people fear the government, there is tyranny. When the government fears the people, there is liberty.” – Thomas Jefferson

“If we fear our own government, if we accept its deceptions, its lies to us, if we take no action to redress them, our freedoms are doomed.”

Judge Andrew P. Napolitano graduated from Princeton University and Notre Dame Law School. He is the youngest life-tenured Superior Court judge in the history of the State of New Jersey. He has tried over 150 jury trials and has sat in all parts of the Superior Court. For eleven years, he was Adjunct Professor of Law at Seton Hall Law School where he was voted most outstanding professor in three academic years. Judge Napolitano returned to private practice in 1995 and has been the Senior Judicial Analyst for Fox News since 1998 and co-hosts “Brian and the Judge” on Fox radio. Judge Napolitano also lectures nationally, and has been published in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Los Angeles Times, Baltimore Sun, and many more. He is the author of Constitutional Chaos, the New York Times bestseller The Constitution in Exile, Dred Scott’s Revenge, and .

To learn more visit www.JudgeNap.com

JUDGE ANDREW P. NAPOLITANO IS AVAILABLE FOR INTERVIEW.

Contact:    Curt Harding
Senior Publicist
(615) 902-2246
charding@thomasnelson.com