Monday, December 28, 2009
(Nashville, Tenn.) In this economy, millions of workers are in a similar predicament; grateful to have a job but not necessarily invigorated by it. Or worse, downright disengaged and dissatisfied. They’re putting time in—that’s it and that’s all.
We say we want balance, but what if it’s better teetering and tottering like tightrope walker, constantly making adjustments to keep ourselves standing. What if the key is being purposeful, having sound reasons for everything we do?
In Life On The Wire: Avoid Burnout and Succeed in Work and Life (Thomas Nelson, April 2010 New York Times best-selling author Todd Duncan skillfully shows us how to achieve a gratifying work life without decimating our personal life, and a gratifying personal life without abandoning our career aspirations. READ MORE »
Monday, December 28, 2009
A Proven Plan for Financial Fitness
In The Total Money Makeover - revised 3rd edition (Thomas Nelson, January 2010), Dave Ramsey condenses his 17 years of financial teaching and counseling into 7 organized, easy-to-follow steps that will lead people out of debt and into a Total Money Makeover.
The 3rd edition of this wildly popular book includes brand-new true stories from everyday people who have followed Dave’s advice and are now winning with their money. The Total Money Makeover is a plan designed for everyone regardless of income or age. READ MORE »
Friday, December 4, 2009
Nashville, TN—The American Booksellers Association this week announced publically its January 2010 Indie Next List of outstanding titles. Among the Notables is Saving Cicadas (December 2009, Thomas Nelson) by award-winning and critically-acclaimed South Carolina author Nicole Seitz.
The ABA’s Indie Next List is “drawn from bookseller-recommended favorite handsells, epitomizing the heart and soul of passionate bookselling.” READ MORE »
Friday, December 4, 2009
Nashville, TN—On Monday, December 7, novelist Rachel Hauck will host a gathering for her readers on Facebook. The celebration—in honor of Rachel’s 49th birthday—will commence on her fan page at 8pm ET. The author has much to celebrate this year, including the upcoming January 2010 release of The Sweet By and By (Thomas Nelson) written with multi-platinum country recording artist Sara Evans.
During the two hour party, fans will swap stories and answer trivia questions about Rachel and her books for chances to win prizes: signed copies of The Sweet By and By and Rachel’s previous library of novels like Diva NashVegas, iTunes and Amazon giftcards, and Sara Evans CDs. READ MORE »
Friday, December 4, 2009
“Elvis’s life story, still today, focuses more on how he died than on how he lived. That is the biggest tragedy of all.” George Nichopoulos, M.D.
George Nichopoulos, personal physician to Elvis Presley, one of the world’s most famous entertainers, has been vilified as the man responsible for his sudden death. It is pain that “Dr. Nick” has carried with him for more than three decades. He has rarely spoken about it, until now.
The King and Dr. Nick: What Really Happened To Elvis and Me (Thomas Nelson, January 10) begins on August 16, 1977 inside an ambulance. Elvis is being rushed to Baptist Memorial Hospital. There is no heartbeat. He is not breathing. Dr. Nick, having been paged to hurry to Graceland, is at his friend’s side. Not long after, with tearful eyes, he announces “It’s all over. He’s gone.” READ MORE »