The nation's current economic crisis is causing Americans to seek out ways to save and make the most of the money they have now.
Focus on the Family and Tyndale House are pleased to announce the “next best thing” – the October 2008 release of Ron Blue and Jeremy White’s Faith-Based Family Finances, a comprehensive resource for financial planning through all stages of life. Faith-Based Family Finances provides key financial principles for families and financial professionals that are grounded in timeless scriptural truths.
Whether readers consider themselves a financial whiz or a financial wreck, they’ll discover practical tools to make sound financial decisions year after year in key areas: - How do I live within my income? - How will we ever dig ourselves out of all this debt? - Should we buy a home or continue to rent? - What options do we have to save for our kids’ college expenses? - How do I know if I’m making a wise investment decision? - Will I have enough to live on when I get older?
Good Guy of the Week: Arizona quarterback Kurt Warner
Here's a heartwarming story about Kurt Warner that was published last week in the New York Times by Karen Crouse. Before every away game, Warner and his wife Brenda allow one of their children to pick out a family in a restaurant. Then anonymously, Warner informs the wait staff that he'd like the dinner tab of that family of strangers added to his.
Warner says, "We want our kids to grow up knowing that because of football we are so blessed." Although the article doesn't mention it, Warner constantly speaks of his faith, which is no doubt, another part of the reason why he genuinely wants to share his blessings with others.
Why do People Like Palin Biography? For One, It's Short
Here is an article from the Anchorage Daily News about Sarah Palin's biography, Sarah: How a Hockey Mom Turned the Political Establishment Upside Down. Read the entire article here: http://www.mcclatchydc.com/homepage/story/52851.html
Last week, a judge ruled in favor of Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling in her copyright infringement lawsuit against Steve Vander Ark, a fan and website operator that was going to publish the “Harry Potter Lexicon” based off of the popular book series and his fan site. An article in the Detroit Free Press this week says that even after the judged ruled against him, Vander Ark is still determined to publish a book version of the popular Harry Potter Lexicon website.
As a writer myself, I can sympathize with Rowling. It takes a lot of time—years even--and effort to come up with your own original ideas (especially for a work of fiction) and it’s obvious that Vander Ark is trying to make some money by playing off the Harry Potter craze in this case.
In a statement, Rowling said, “The proposed book took an enormous amount of my work and added virtually no original commentary of its own…Many books have been published which offer original insights into the world of Harry Potter. The Lexicon is just not one of them.” (source: Chicago Tribune)
This month Tyndale published a book by the “Hogwarts Professor” John Granger called How Harry Cast His Spell: The Meaning Behind the Mania for J.K. Rowling’s Bestselling Books. Granger has written several books about Christian themes in Harry Potter and is one of the many books that offers “original insights into the world of Harry Potter.”
In an effort to explain why Harry Potter is so popular, Granger traces spiritual content and symbols throughout the entire series and uses his knowledge of classical literature, philosophy, and Christian tradition to explain why the books meet some of our deepest needs and longings. It’s ironic to think that so many Christians are against the Harry Potter series when Granger argues that it is the Christian themes within the books that draw people to them.
The Winners Manual on List of Recommended Business & Leadership Advice Books
The Star-Telegram staff included Jim Tressel's The Winners Manual as one of its recommended business and leadership advice books. Read more and see what others made the list here: http://www.star-telegram.com/851/story/887851.html
TYNDALE CONFIRMS SECOND PRINTING OF PALIN BIOGRAPHY MORE THAN 350,000 COPIES IN PRINT AND AVAILABLE WITHIN A WEEK’S TIME
Carol Stream, IL -- In the week since Tyndale House Publishers arranged with Epicenter Press to publish and distribute the softcover edition of Kaylene Johnson’s biography of Governor Sarah Palin, a first printing of 250,000 copies has been placed, with a constant flow of orders to distribution channels throughout the continental United States. Today, less than 24 hours since the first printing was delivered to Tyndale House for distribution, a second printing order has been secured. This second printing, scheduled for a September 17 delivery, will bring the total number of copies in print for SARAH: How a Hockey Mom Turned the Political Establishment Upside Down (ISBN 978-1-4143-3050-1) to 350,000 .
“We knew going into this opportunity that time was of the essence,” said Jeff Johnson, Chief Operating Officer at Tyndale House Publishers. “And it was important for our team to find a printer who could help us turn this around in a few days’ time. Tyndale is about relationships, and we are pleased that Manufacturing Manager Linda Walz and her team are working on this project with a local printing company with whom we have had a wonderful, long-standing partnership.”
Released this spring by Epicenter Press, a regional publisher of nonfiction works about Alaska and its people, SARAH: How a Hockey Mom Turned the Political Establishment Upside Down is the first biography of Governor Palin that has been released, providing insights into her life and political rise, and how she went from being a long-shot candidate to—potentially—one of the world’s most powerful women and political figures.
Tyndale does not endorse political candidates or parties, but chose to publish this book to promote clear thought about the intersection of faith and the public square. Tyndale has also provided a free online discussion guide to engage readers on the subject of faith and politics: http://www.faithandpoliticsdiscussionguide.com/
The electronic e-book version of SARAH: How a Hockey Mom Turned the Political Establishment Upside Down is now available on Amazon Kindle and Sony Reader.
Founded in 1962 by Dr. Kenneth N. Taylor as a means of publishing The Living Bible, Tyndale House publishes products that include many New York Times best sellers, such as the popular Left Behind fiction series, along with nonfiction and memoirs by newsmakers such as Tony Dungy (Quiet Strength), Jim Tressel (The Winners Manual), Lisa Beamer (Let’s Roll!), and Gracia Burnham (In the Presence of My Enemies). Tyndale also publishes the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, and many other resources for individuals, churches, and families. Tyndale House Publishers is located in Carol Stream, Illinois, a western suburb of Chicago.
TRESSEL’S THE WINNERS MANUAL WILL REMAIN ON NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERS LIST FOR EIGHTH CONSECUTIVE WEEK
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TRESSEL’S THE WINNERS MANUAL WILL REMAIN ON NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERS LIST FOR EIGHTH CONSECUTIVE WEEK
Carol Stream, Ill. – The Winners Manual: For the Game of Life, by Ohio State head football coach Jim Tressel with Chris Fabry, will remain on the New York Times “Advice, How-to, and Miscellaneous” list (either primary or expanded list) for the eighth consecutive week when it appears at No. 10 on the list on Sunday, September 21. It debuted at No. 3 on the list on Sunday, August 3.
Tressel is contributing his profits from The Winners Manual to the William Oxley Thompson Memorial Library Renovation Fund on the Ohio State University campus in Columbus. Tressel’s book was the bestselling sports-related title in the country in both July and August. It was also No. 3 on the September Christian Booksellers Association’s (CBA) Top 50 Best Sellers list, which was based on July book sales.
Tyndale author Robert Rogers, who wrote Into the Deep, will be LIVE on CNN at 2:30 PM ET tomorrow, September 10 for the afternoon edition of "CNN Newsroom" with anchor Kyra Phillips.
Tyndale To Distribute Palin Bio for Epicenter By Rachel Deahl -- Publishers Weekly, 9/8/2008 2:42:00 PM
After scrambling to meet the overwhelming demand for its Sarah Palin biography, SARAH: How a Hockey Mom Turned the Political Establishment Upside Down, indie Epicenter Press has signed an exclusive distribution deal with Tyndale House. Tyndale has gone to press for 250,000 copies of the paperback about the newly minted Republican vice-presidential candidate and will begin shipping the books on September 10.
Kent Sturgis, publisher of Epicenter, who had been printing through Ligthning Source and distributing through Graphic Arts/Ingram Publisher Services, said he received a handful of distribution offers from other houses but that Tyndale's was "a no-brainer for us." After printing the book in small quantities--Epicenter has shipped roughly 60,000 copies of the title since John McCain named Palin as his running mate--Sturgis said the deal with Tyndale will give the book significantly wider distribution. "This will help us get to the next level," he told PW, adding that the Tyndale deal will also "reduce our exposure and risk to almost nothing."
A representative at Tyndale said the publisher had been "working with the idea" of a book on Palin before McCain selected her as his running mate. Now, although the Christian publisher is happy to be distributing a book about "a professing Christian," Tyndale president Mark Taylor said the deal is not about politics. "Tyndale House does not endorse political candidates or parties," he said. Instead, he said, "as a distinctively Christian publisher, we believe it is vital to promote clear thinking and thoughtful conversation about the intersection of faith and the public square."
Sturgis, who signed the deal with Tyndale on Friday, will now be handling special sales on the hardcover edition of the book, which sold about 10,000 copies when it first came out in April. Sturgis has just gone back to press on the hardcover and estimates printing in the "tens of thousands" of copies of that edition.
TYNDALE NOW DISTRIBUTING SARAH PALIN BIOGRAPHY Chicago-Area Publisher Set to Ship the Softcover Edition of SARAH: How a Hockey Mom Turned the Political Establishment Upside Down on September 10, 2008
Carol Stream, IL – In barely two weeks, Sarah Palin has become the candidate everyone’s talking about. Ever since Senator John McCain electrified the nation by tapping this relatively unknown Alaska governor as his running mate in the 2008 presidential election, the media, political pundits, and ordinary citizens have been intrigued by this history-making candidate. Author Kaylene Johnson tells Palin’s story in an original, definitive biography which has become this season’s most sought-after book.
Released in April 2008 by Epicenter Press, a regional publisher of nonfiction works about Alaska and its people, the book will now be shipping through Tyndale House Publishers. The trade paperback edition of SARAH: How a Hockey Mom Turned the Political Establishment Upside Down (ISBN 978-1-4143-3050-1) will begin shipping on September 10.
In SARAH, the first biography released of Governor Palin, author Kaylene Johnson draws upon personal interviews with Palin, her family, and other highly placed sources to explore Palin’s family life, her upbringing in a devout Christian home, her political rise, and how she went from being a long-shot candidate to—potentially—one of the world’s most powerful women and political figures. The book features 32 pages of family and political photos and contains an index and source notes. Tyndale will also provide a free online discussion guide designed to engage readers on the subject of faith and politics: http://www.faithandpoliticsdiscussionguide.com/.
“Tyndale House does not endorse political candidates or parties,” said Mark Taylor, president of Tyndale House Publishers. “But as a distinctively Christian publisher, we believe it is vital to promote clear thinking and thoughtful conversation about the intersection of faith and the public square. In choosing to distribute this Epicenter Press book about Sarah Palin, governor of Alaska, 2008 Republican vice presidential candidate, and professing Christian, and in providing an online discussion guide, we hope to stimulate both thought and discussion about the role of faith in politics.”
Doug Knox, senior vice president and publisher at Tyndale, said, “It’s wonderful to have a team of professionals who can turn around a major project like this virtually overnight. Tyndale’s first print run will be 250,000 copies, and orders are being accepted now. We’re delighted to be able to work with Epicenter Press to expand distribution of this informative resource.”
Kaylene Johnson is an award-winning author and a longtime Alaskan who makes her home on a small farm outside Wasilla. Her articles have appeared in Alaskan Wilderness Discovery Guide, Alaska magazine, the Los Angeles Times, Spirit magazine, and other publications. She received a BA from Vermont College and holds an MFA in Writing from Spalding University.
Founded in 1962 by Dr. Kenneth N. Taylor as a means of publishing The Living Bible, Tyndale House publishes products that include many New York Times best sellers, such as the popular Left Behind fiction series, along with nonfiction and memoirs by newsmakers such as Tony Dungy (Quiet Strength), Jim Tressel (The Winners Manual), Lisa Beamer (Let’s Roll!), and Gracia Burnham (In the Presence of My Enemies). Tyndale publishes the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, and many other resources for individuals, churches, and families. Tyndale House Publishers is located in Carol Stream, Illinois, a western suburb of Chicago.
To request an interview with the author, please contact Mavis Sanders, mavissanders@tyndale.com – 630-784-5275; or Todd Starowitz, toddstarowitz@tyndale.com – 630-784-5397
Everyone knows Indianapolis Colts' coach Tony Dungy has a big heart. This was exemplified when he went out of his way to visit a 15-year-old boy for the Make-A-Wish Foundation, not just one, but three times. He even brought his family to meet and love this child. Read more here: http://www.indystar.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080905/OPINION01/809050373/1002/OPINION
Tony Dungy is the bestselling author of Quiet Strength and has another book coming out with Tyndale in Spring 2009.
Christian Retailing did a brief news feature on the release of The First Escape, book one in The Dopple Ganger Chronicles by G.P. Taylor, which released this month. Learn more here: http://www.christianretailing.com/a.php?ArticleID=17851 More on The Dopple Ganger Chronicles will be in the September 8 issue of Christian Retailing.
Dinesh D’Souza, a new Tyndale author, wrote this article called “Talk vs. Action: Obama vs. Palin” for the National Review Online. With Sarah Palin’s speech tonight at the Republican National Convention, some of you might be interested in D’Souza’s response to some of the criticisms surrounding Palin. Check out the article here: http://article.nationalreview.com/?q=YTk1OTc2ZGVlNjg2NmU1YTlkMGJjZjk5OGEzMzIxYjA
Tyndale is publishing the softcover of D’Souza’s bestselling book What’s So Great About Christianity? this November.
Joel Rosenberg, author of Epicenter 2.0 and Dead Heat will also be on Glenn Beck TV tonight to discuss the election and if Barack is ready to lead.
I am hopeful that everyone had an enjoyable holiday weekend. There is certainly a lot going on between major hurricanes, political conventions, and the kickoff of the college football season. At Tyndale, we are preparing for our sales conference this week where we will get a look at what titles we will be releasing this spring. I’ll fill you in on the highlights later this week.
Congrats to Jim Tressel, author of The Winners Manual: For the Game of Life, who led the Ohio State Buckeyes to a season-opening 43-0 win over his former school, Youngstown State. I’m sure Coach Tressel may not be sleeping quite as well at night as his star running back and Heisman Trophy candidate Beanie Wells left the game early in the third quarter with a foot injury. He is unlikely to play this Saturday against Ohio University.
While trying to not get too political, it is always kind of the elephant in the room at this time of the year and it is tough to avoid. Because he is a Tyndale author, I’m going to post Dr. James C. Dobson’s statement about Bristol Palin. Dr. Dobson issued the following statement:
"In the 32-year history of Focus on the Family, we have offered prayer, counseling and resource assistance to tens of thousands of parents and children in the same situation the Palins are now facing. We have always encouraged the parents to love and support their children and always advised the girls to see their pregnancies through, even though there will of course be challenges along the way. That is what the Palins are doing, and they should be commended once again for not just talking about their pro-life and pro-family values, but living them out even in the midst of trying circumstances.
"Being a Christian does not mean you're perfect. Nor does it mean your children are perfect. But it does mean there is forgiveness and restoration when we confess our imperfections to the Lord. I've been the beneficiary of that forgiveness and restoration in my own life countless times, as I'm sure the Palins have.
"The media are already trying to spin this as evidence Gov. Palin is a 'hypocrite,' but all it really means is that she and her family are human. They are in my prayers and those of millions of Americans."
I loved Dr. Dobson’s statement that “being a Christian does not mean you’re perfect.” We all sin and make mistakes. It doesn’t mean that we don’t want to do the right thing and do our very best to live in a Godly manner. Dr. Dobson’s son, Ryan Dobson (http://www.tyndale.com/authors/authorbio.asp?id=773) is the author of Wrecked, which begs the question: Have you ever looked at your life and wondered, How did I end up here? Here is more about Ryan’s new book: http://www.tyndale.com/products/nonfiction/details.asp?isbn=978-1-4143-1709-0&subpage= I think Ryan can relate pretty well to Bristol Palin as it couldn’t have been easy being the child of Dr. James Dobson.
The nation's current economic crisis is causing Americans to seek out ways to save and make the most of the money they have now.
