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Nashville, TN – “We are all salespeople! Whether we are aware of it or not, we are constantly selling something. Entrepreneurs sharing business opportunities with others, parents persuading their children to adopt the proper values and principles to be successful in life, professionals offering their skills and talents—they are all selling.” This is the main idea in Dr. Camilo Cruz’s new book, Secretos del vendedor más rico del mundo, (Salesman’s Secrets) published by Grupo Nelson.

Selling is not limited to the simple presentation of products, as many believe, but rather it has to do with the way we communicate our ideas, offer our services or introduce our talents and professional skills to others. And though this book is primarily aimed at people involved in sales, it contains universal concepts that are applicable for achieving success in any area of life. READ MORE »

(Nashville, Tenn.) Thomas Nelson, Inc. announced today that six of their products have been chosen to be finalists for the 2008 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 CBA & ECPA Awards Celebration to be held opening night, Sunday, July 13th during the International Christian Retail Show in Orlando, Florida. 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.

The Thomas Nelson finalists are:

• Dad’s Bible: The Father’s Plan, NCV Edited by Robert Wolgemuth- Bibles
• The Word of Promise New Testament Audio Bible, NKJV - Bibles
• Read and Share Bible by Gwen Ellis - Children’s and Youth
• Who Stole My Church? by Gordon MacDonald - Christian Life
• Chasing Fireflies by Charles Martin - Fiction
• Quaker Summer by Lisa Samson - Fiction READ MORE »

The Busy Person’s Guide to Permanent Weight Loss by Dr. Melina B. Jampolis

(Nashville, TN) Discovery Network’s FitTV Diet Doctor, Melina Jampolis has evaluated many diets as the host of her hit show. From Weight Watchers and South Beach to Zone, she’s seen it all. But who has time for diets? Between business meetings, rush hour traffic, chasing the kids, or your friend’s dinner party, counting carbs and calories often takes the backseat to hectic days and busy nights, but not anymore thanks to The Busy Person’s Guide to Permanent Weight Loss (ISBN: 978-0-7852-2810-3, May, $14.99). READ MORE »

Inside My Heart and Blue Like Jazz Each Top 1 Million Copies Sold

(Nashville, Tenn.) Thomas Nelson Publishers proudly announces that Robin McGraw’s Inside My Heart and Donald Miller’s Blue Like Jazz have each reached the impressive publishing milestone of more than one million copies sold.

“The success of both Inside My Heart and Blue Like Jazz lies in the powerful messages within each title as well as the unique and interesting perspectives that each author offers,” said Brian Hampton, senior vice president and publisher for Thomas Nelson’s corporate brands division. “We are thrilled with the success of these books, and fully expect them to continue to resonate with multitudes of readers and enjoy considerable sales for many years to come.” READ MORE »

(Nashville, TN) Outreach Magazine announced in its May/June 2008 issue that the 3:16 family of products (Thomas Nelson) has been named Outreach Resource of the Year for 2007. Outreach Magazine noted “With an unprecedented number of entities promoting the 3:16 campaign, inspired by Max Lucado’s book 3:16 The Numbers of Hope, it should be no surprise that we found it to be the 2007 resource with the biggest impact on evangelism and outreach in America-and the greatest potential to continue that impact.” Outreach Magazine, published by Outreach Marketing, presents annual awards for the best Christian evangelism resources in a number of categories along with one Resource of the Year. Outreach Marketing is one of the licensing partners of 3:16 product, creating banners, note cards, and many other resources.

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