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Thomas Nelson to publish new book My Little Girl about the special bond between a father and daughter

(Nashville, Tenn.) Thomas Nelson’s Children’s Division is proud to announce the acquisition of Tim McGraw and Tom Douglas’s first children’s book, My Little Girl, with a forward by Faith Hill, to be published in October 2008.

As a music superstar, Grammy award winner, movie star, husband and busy father of three daughters, Tim’s first priority has always been his family. It was this sentiment that brought Tim and Tom to write the hit song, “My Little Girl”. McGraw’s beautifully illustrated book is a delightful reminder that even ordinary days can be spectacular when you spend them with the ones you love. READ MORE »

World-Class Speakers & Bestselling Authors To Coach Attendees On ReThinking Business

(Nashville, Tenn.) Preparations are underway as Thomas Nelson, Inc., the world’s largest Christian publisher, counts down the days until their Inaugural Open House. On April 10th – 12th, a delegation of about two hundred Christian retailers from across the United States will visit the publisher’s hometown of Nashville, Tennessee, and experience a revolutionary event that will allow them to re-think their business.

“Open House will be a unique time for Christian retailers to re-think, re-fresh, re-connect, and re-commit,” said Gary Davidson, Senior Vice President of Christian Retail Sales. “Throughout the two-day event, an extraordinary line-up of presenters and entertainment will offer instruction, encouragement, and fellowship. Never before has a single publisher made such a significant investment of time and resources to educate and support this important but challenging sales channel.”
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#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 »