Actor and martial-arts icon Chuck Norris will be signing his new book, The Official Chuck Norris Fact Book: 101 of Chuck’s Favorite Facts and Stories (November 2009; Tyndale House Publishers), at Scripture Haven Bookstore in College Station, TX, from 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. on Monday, November 2. Chuck Norris Facts is a quirky, but extremely popular, Internet phenomenon that has entertained millions of fans from all over the globe. Now, for the first time ever, The Official Chuck Norris Fact Book gives fans not only Chuck’s favorite Facts but also stories behind the Facts and the code by which he lives his life.
Book signing information is as follows:
Monday, November 2, 2009 Scripture Haven Bookstore 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Post Oak Mall - 1500 Harvey Road College Station, TX 77840-3769 (979) 764-1069
In addition to his acting career, Chuck Norris is also a martial-arts icon and a best-selling author of numerous books, including Black Belt Patriotism and the autobiographical Against All Odds: My Story. Norris’s nationally syndicated column appears in Human Events, Townhall, and WorldNetDaily, among other outlets. Chuck and his wife, Gena, continue to be involved in many charitable, Christian, and civic endeavors, including the Make-A-Wish Foundation. He has served as spokesperson for the U.S. Veterans Administration and is a Veteran Foundation’s Veteran of the Year Award recipient. In 2007, he was made an honorary member of the United States Marine Corps in recognition of his visits to troops in Iraq. Chuck and Gena Norris are also advocates for an elective Bible education course now offered in 475 public school districts in 38 states.
Arguably Chuck Norris’s greatest mission, however, is to raise the value and standards of young people through his Texas-based KICKSTART organization, founded in 1990. KICKSTART (www.kick-start.org) is a character-building, life-skills program whose fundamental purpose is to give our nation’s at-risk middle school students the tools to strengthen their self esteem. In addition to martial-arts training, KICKSTART provides young people with the core values and philosophies associated with leading a productive and healthy life. Mr. Norris hopes to expand the program nationwide. For more information on Chuck Norris and the KICKSTART program, go to www.chucknorris.com.
Loreane Tomlinson, mother of LT, Book Signing October 10
Loreane Tomlinson, mother of NFL great LaDainian Tomlinson "LT," will be signing her new book, LT & Me, on Saturday, October 10 at Family Christian Store in Waco, Texas. Here is the book signing info:
Saturday, October 10, 2009 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Family Christian Stores #89 105 S New Rd Waco, TX 76710-6984 (254) 772-3350
If you're in the area, head out to this book signing!
CAROL STREAM, IL—Loreane Tomlinson, mother of San Diego Chargers running back and NFL MVP LaDainian Tomlinson (“LT”), will sign copies of her new book, LT & Me, in La Jolla, California on Sunday, September 27. LaDainian Tomlinson will NOT be accompanying his mother at the signing.
Book signing information is as follows:
Sunday, September 27 Ralphs Grocery (#108) 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. 8657 Villa La Jolla Drive La Jolla, CA 92037 (858) 597-1550
Written by Loreane Tomlinson, LT & Me: What Raising a Champion Taught Me about Life, Faith, and Listening to Your Dreams is a proud mother’s story of how all her son’s seemingly impossible dreams came true. Loreane’s fascinating and poignant tales of raising LT through her days as a struggling single mom and watching him doggedly overcome obstacles in his quest for greatness will inspire you to bring out the champion in your kids—and in yourself.
Tyndale House Publishers has had great success recently with a number of football-related titles. Tony Dungy’s Quiet Strength: The Principles, Practices, and Priorities of a Winning Life (July 2007) reached No. 1 on the New York Times Best Sellers List, and with more than 1,000,000 copies in print, it is one of the best-selling sports-related titles in history. Dungy’s latest book, Uncommon: Finding Your Path to Significance (Jan. 2009), reached No. 2 on the Times’ Advice, How-To & Misc. List. Game Plan for Life (July 2009) by Joe Gibbs has spent six consecutive weeks on the Times’ list, while First Things First (June 2009) by Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kurt Warner and his wife, Brenda, was also a Times best seller. Don’t Bet Against Me! (Sept. 2007) by Deanne Favre, wife of NFL great Brett Favre, spent 10 consecutive weeks on either the New York Times Hardcover Nonfiction primary list (top 15) or expanded list (top 35). The Winners Manual (July 2008), written by Ohio State football coach Jim Tressel, reached No. 3 on the Times’ Advice List.
Tyndale House Publishers was founded in 1962 by Dr. Kenneth N. Taylor as a means of publishingThe Living Bible. It is now one of the premier publishing houses in the industry. Tyndale products include numerousNew York Timesbest sellers, including the popular Left Behind series. Tyndale also publishes the New Living Translation Bible and many other resources for church and family. Tyndale House Publishers is located in Carol Stream, Illinois, a western suburb of Chicago.
For media inquiries related to the book, please contact Todd Starowitz at (630) 784-5397 or at toddstarowitz@tyndale.com. ####
JIM TRESSEL TO SIGN THE WINNERS MANUAL AT THE THE WILLIAM OXLEY THOMPSON LIBRARY ON OSU CAMPUS
Ohio State Coach will sign his bestselling book from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Monday, August 24
Carol Stream, Ill. —Tyndale House Publishers today announced that Ohio State University head football coach, Jim Tressel, will sign his bestselling book, The Winners Manual: For the Game of Life, from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Monday, August 24, at the William Oxley Thompson Memorial Library on the OSU campus in Columbus. There will be a limited number of signed books per customer, but the consumer may purchase as many as he or she wishes. The book, cowritten with Chris Fabry, was released July 15, 2008, and spent eight weeks on the New York Times bestsellers list, reaching as high as No. 3 on the “Advice, How-To & Miscellaneous” list.
The related events on Monday, August 24 include: 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. – Tours of the newly renovated William Oxley Thompson Memorial Library
6:00 – 7:00 p.m. – Jim Tressel Book Signing
7:30 p.m. – Ohio State Football Practice at Ohio Stadium
The William Oxley Thompson Memorial Library reopens August 3 after a three year renovation that has transformed the nearly 100-year-old facility into a center for learning and research. The library includes an exciting array of spaces designed for individual and group study, with seating for nearly 1,800 people. More than one million volumes and several unique special collections will be housed in the Thompson Library, which will also have more than 200 computers, wireless internet access and a café. Twin atriums lead to a restored Grand Reading Room, a new glass enclosed contemporary study space, small group study rooms and exhibit spaces for the Libraries’ special collections. Coach Tressel and his wife Ellen co-chaired the fundraising committee which secured more than $21 million toward the project.
For the myriad Ohio State Buckeyes’ fans throughout the country, as well as football fans in general, The Winners Manual provides a rare glimpse into the mind of one of the most respected coaches in college football history and into the huddle of one of the most successful football programs of all time. Coach Tressel shares never-before-published anecdotes about players and games from throughout his storied coaching career at Ohio State and Youngstown State, as well as fundamental lessons he has been imparting to his players and coaching staffs for the past twenty years.
All of Coach Tressel’s proceeds from the sale of The Winners Manual will go to the William Oxley Thompson Memorial Library Renovation Fund on the OSU campus.
The book signings information for The Winners Manual is as follows: Monday, August 24 – 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.William Oxley Thompson Memorial Library
1858 Neil Avenue Mall
Columbus, OH 43201
Phone: 614-247-2000
Tyndale House Publishers has had great recent success with a number of football-related titles. Tony Dungy’s Quiet Strength: The Practices, Principles, and Priorities of a Winning Life (July 2007) reached No. 1 on the New York Times Best Sellers List, and with more than 1,000,000 copies in print, is one of the best-selling sports-related titles in history. Dungy’s most current book (Jan. 2009), Uncommon: Finding Your Path to Significance, reached No. 2 on the Times’ “Advice, How-To & Misc.” list. Deanna Favre’s Don’t Bet Against Me! (Sept. 2007) spent 10 consecutive weeks on either the New York Times hardcover nonfiction primary list (top 15) or the expanded list (top 35). Favre is the wife of NFL great Brett Favre. First Things First, a book by Brenda and Kurt Warner, debuted on the New York Times hardcover, non-fiction list on July 26 and Game Plan for Life, by NFL Hall of Famer and NASCAR owner Joe Gibbs, will debut on the Times’ “Advice, How-To” list on August 9.
Tyndale House Publishers 351 Executive Drive Carol Stream, IL 60188
JIM TRESSEL TO SIGN THE WINNERS MANUAL AT BARNES & NOBLE – THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY BOOKSTORE Ohio State Coach will sign bestselling book from 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 13
Carol Stream, Ill. —Tyndale House Publishers today announced that Ohio State University head football coach, Jim Tressel, will sign his bestselling book, The Winners Manual: For the Game of Life, from 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 13, at Barnes & Noble – The Ohio State University Bookstore at 1598 North High Street in Columbus. There will be a limited number of books per customer. Please visit ShopOhioState.com or contact the bookstore for wristband distribution information. The book, cowritten with Chris Fabry, released July 15, 2008, and spent eight weeks on the New York Times bestsellers list, reaching as high as No. 3 on the “Advice, How-To & Miscellaneous” list.
For the myriad Ohio State Buckeyes’ fans throughout the country, as well as football fans in general, The Winners Manual provides a rare glimpse into the mind of one of the most respected coaches in college football history and into the huddle of one of the most successful football programs of all time. Coach Tressel shares never-before-published anecdotes about players and games from throughout his storied coaching career at Ohio State and Youngstown State, as well as fundamental lessons he has been imparting to his players and coaching staffs for the past twenty years.
All of Coach Tressel’s proceeds from the sale of The Winners Manual will go to the William Oxley Thompson Memorial Library Renovation Fund on the OSU campus.
The book signings information for The Winners Manual is as follows: Saturday, June 13 – 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. Barnes & Noble - The Ohio State University Bookstore 1598 North High Street Columbus, OH 43201 Phone: 614-247-2000
Tyndale House Publishers has had great recent success with a number of football-related titles. Tony Dungy’s Quiet Strength: The Practices, Principles, and Priorities of a Winning Life (July 2007) reached No. 1 on the New York Times Best Sellers List, and with more than 1,000,000 copies in print, is one of the best-selling sports-related titles in history. Dungy’s most current book (Jan. 2009), Uncommon: Finding Your Path to Significance, reached No. 2 on the Times’ “Advice, How-To & Misc.” list. Deanna Favre’s Don’t Bet Against Me! (Sept. 2007) spent 10 consecutive weeks on either the New York Times hardcover nonfiction primary list (top 15) or the expanded list (top 35). Favre is the wife of NFL great Brett Favre. In July 2008, Tyndale will release books with Brenda and Kurt Warner (Arizona Cardinals all-pro quarterback), Loreane & LaDainian Tomlinson (San Diego Chargers all-pro running back), and NFL Hall of Fame Coach Joe Gibbs.
St. Petersburg Times staff writer Kevin Smetana wrote this excellent and wonderful story about Tony Dungy from his visit to Brandon, Florida last week. This article truly showcases the coach's inspiring character.
That's the lesson Ilene Stubbs learned from Tony Dungy, and she says it helped save her husband's life.
In August, Fred Stubbs suffered serious injuries in a motorcycle accident. The doctor said he probably wouldn't make it, but Ilene believed otherwise.
"I looked at the doctor and said, 'I'm going to pray that you're going to have wisdom beyond what you know, and you're going to be amazed at the results,' " she said. "I think Tony speaking out so boldly gives other Christians that opportunity to know they need to speak boldly."
Today, Fred is walking with a cane.
"I truly believe (that) because I spoke boldly to that doctor, he went in and tried just a little bit harder," said Stubbs, one of several hundred Dungy fans at Ave Maria Christian gift store in Brandon on Saturday getting the former NFL coach's autograph.
Dungy, the Bucs' coach from 1996 to 2001, remains an icon in Tampa Bay for his community outreach work, Christian beliefs and calm demeanor. At Ave Maria, he engaged in conversations with fans, shook their hands and thanked them for coming out.
"There's no made-for-television with this guy," said former Tampa Bay Lightning General Manager Jay Feaster, a Brandon resident and one of the first in line Saturday. "He's genuine. He's inspirational."
With co-author Nathan Whitaker at his side, Dungy was promoting his latest book, Uncommon: Finding Your Path to Significance. He also signed copies of his 2007 New York Times best seller, Quiet Strength and his children's book, You Can Do It!
Dungy said hearing people like Ilene Stubbs tell their stories of how he and his books have influenced them is gratifying.
"You go into football hoping to help young men become better players and better people," said Dungy, who recently retired after seven seasons with the Colts. "You hope to have an impact on the guys on your team, but to hear people say the book helped them, that does make me feel good."
Dozens of autograph seekers brought their kids so they could meet a man described by many as the ideal role model for his involvement in charities, including All Pro Dad and the Boys and Girls Club.
"It's a great family moment to see a man of character," said Valrico resident Norman Harris, while waiting in line with his wife and three kids. "For the kids, it's just a great lesson for them."
Once the Harrises reached the front of the line, Dungy let 8-year-old Jake and 6-year-old Henry try on his Super Bowl ring from the Colts' 2006 season.
"It just touched my heart to have somebody with such integrity and such character and faith appreciate my children," their mother, Jessica Harris, said.
Jeanine Johnson, of Valrico, brought her 11-year-old son, Noah, to meet Dungy because he is a "strong example" of how to live a family life. She plans on discussing Uncommon with her son as he reads it while approaching his teenage years.
"There are negative sports figures out there, and it's too bad that our young people look up to them," she said. "So I think this is a refreshing change."
Noah got a compliment from Dungy for his retro, creamsicle Mike Alstott jersey.
"He's a good person," Noah said. "He's really respectful, especially to his (former players). I wish he would have kept coaching instead of retiring now."
Dungy has been busy since retiring, doing 13 book signings in eight days. He said he believes it was the right time to leave the game, but wouldn't rule out a return to the NFL.
"I never would have foreseen myself writing books, and here I am, so I guess I can't close any doors," said Dungy, who is back living in Tampa. "But really I see myself doing other things."
Kevin Smetana can be reached at ksmetana@sptimes.com or (813) 661-2439.
TYNDALE ANNOUNCES BOOK SIGNINGS FOR TONY DUNGY'S "UNCOMMON"
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
TYNDALE ANNOUNCES BOOK SIGNINGS FOR TONY DUNGY’S UNCOMMON Dungy with Robin Roberts of Good Morning America on Tuesday for first post-retirement, in-studio TV interview
CAROL STREAM, Ill. – Recently retired Indianapolis Colts head coach Tony Dungy begins a two-week media and book signing tour tomorrow to promote his new book, Uncommon: Finding Your Path to Significance, which he has written with Nathan Whitaker. The tour will commence Tuesday with an in-studio visit by Dungy for a national network interview with Robin Roberts of ABC’s Good Morning America. Dungy is also scheduled to appear tomorrow night on FOX News’s On the Record with Greta Van Susteren, Thursday on CBS’s Late Show with David Letterman, Friday on FOX’s FOX & Friends, and Sunday on NBC’s TODAY show, among a variety of other national and local electronic and print interviews. The book releases nationally tomorrow, Tuesday, January 27.
In addition, Tyndale announced a number of Dungy book signings that will take place during the next several weeks (ALL TIMES EASTERN):
Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2009 (3:00 – 4:30 PM) Barnes & Noble Booksellers97 Warren Street at Greenwich Street (Tribeca) New York, NY 10007 (212) 587-5389 Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2009 (6:00 – 7:30 PM) Last Licks 245 East 93rd Street (corner of 93rd and 2nd Ave.) New York, NY (646) 596-8566 Saturday, Jan. 31, 2009 (7:00 – 9:00 PM) Barnes & Noble Booksellers (Carrollwood) 11802 North Dale Mabry Drive Tampa, FL 33618 (813) 962-6446
Tuesday, February 3, 2009 (3:00 – 5:00 PM) Borders 8675 River Crossing Blvd Indianapolis, IN 46240 (317) 574-1775
Tuesday, February 3, 2009 (7:00 -9:00 PM) Sam’s Club #8168 7235 East 96th St. Indianapolis, IN 46250 (317) 585-9452
Wednesday, February 4, 2009 (3:00 – 5:00 PM) Family Christian Store #90 Coldwater Crossing Shopping Center 5509 Coldwater Road Fort Wayne, IN 46825 (260) 484-9027
Wednesday, February 4, 2009 (7:00 – 9:00 PM) Wal-Mart #4231 7502 Southtown Crossing Fort Wayne, IN 46816 (260) 441-7071
Thursday, Feb. 5, 2009 (12:00 PM-2:30 PM) Barnes & Noble IU Campus 900 East 7th Street Bloomington, Indiana 47405 (812) 856-2665
Thursday, February 5, 2009 (6:00 – 8:00 PM) Meijer #130 1425 West Carmel Drive Carmel, IN 46032 (317) 573-8300
Friday, February 6 (3:00 – 5:00 PM) Lifeway Christian Store 12689 Citrus Plaza Drive Tampa, FL 33625 Located across from Westfield Shopping Town at Citrus Park (813) 792-1377
Friday, February 6 (7:00 – 9:00 PM) Books-A-Million Lakeland 1520 Towne Center Drive Lakeland, FL 33803 (863) 688-6382
Sat, Feb. 7, 2009 (9:00 AM-12:00 PM) Ave Maria Book Store 222 Bryan Rd Brandon, FL 33511 (813) 689-3561
Dungy’s memoir, Quiet Strength: The Principles, Practices, and Priorities of a Winning Life, rocketed to the top spot on the New York Times Best Sellers List in August 2007, and more importantly, impacted countless lives. With more than 1,000,000 copies sold, Quiet Strength is one of the best-selling sports-related titles in history.
In addition to the success of Dungy’s Quiet Strength, Tyndale House Publishers recently had another football-related hit on its hands with Don’t Bet Against Me!, the memoir of Deanna Favre, wife of NFL great Brett Favre. Her book spent 10 consecutive weeks on either the New York Times hardcover nonfiction primary list (top 15) or expanded list (top 35). More than 200,000 copies of the book are now in print, and it is now in its eighth printing. Tyndale released The Winners Manual: For the Game of Life by Ohio State University football coach Jim Tressel last July, and the book spent eight consecutive weeks on the Times’s “Advice, How-To, and Miscellaneous” list (either primary or expanded), reaching as high as No. 3. Tyndale also released Atlanta Falcons placekicker Jason Elam’s Monday Night Jihad in 2007, followed by Blown Coverage, his second novel, which released this month.
Tyndale House Publishers was founded in 1962 by Dr. Kenneth N. Taylor as a means of publishing The Living Bible. It is now one of the premier publishing houses in the industry. Tyndale products include numerous New York Times best sellers, including the popular Left Behind series. Tyndale also publishes the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, and many other resources for church and family. Tyndale House Publishers is located in Carol Stream, Illinois, a western suburb of Chicago.
The Author is represented by the literary agency of Legacy, LLC, Winter Park, Florida.
JIM TRESSEL TO SIGN THE WINNERS MANUAL AT BARNES & NOBLE - THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY BOOKSTORE
JIM TRESSEL TO SIGN THE WINNERS MANUAL AT BARNES & NOBLE – THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY BOOKSTORE Ohio State Coach will sign bestselling book from 7:30 – 9:00 p.m. on Sunday
Carol Stream, Ill. —Tyndale House Publishers today announced that Ohio State University head football coach, Jim Tressel, will sign his bestselling book, The Winners Manual: For the Game of Life, from 7:30-9:00 p.m. this Sunday, November 30, at Barnes & Noble – The Ohio State University Bookstore at 1598 North High Street in Columbus. There will be a limited number of books per customer. Please visit ShopOhioState.com or contact the bookstore for wristband distribution information. The book, cowritten with Chris Fabry, released July 15, 2008, and spent eight weeks on the New York Times bestsellers list, reaching as high as No. 3 on the “Advice, How-To & Miscellaneous” list.
For the myriad Ohio State Buckeyes’ fans throughout the country, as well as football fans in general, The Winners Manual provides a rare glimpse into the mind of one of the most respected coaches in college football history and into the huddle of one of the most successful football programs of all time. Coach Tressel shares never-before-published anecdotes about players and games from throughout his storied coaching career at Ohio State and Youngstown State, as well as fundamental lessons he has been imparting to his players and coaching staffs for the past twenty years.
All of Coach Tressel’s proceeds from the sale of The Winners Manual will go to the William Oxley Thompson Memorial Library Renovation Fund on the OSU campus.
The book signings information for The Winners Manual is as follows: Sunday, November 30 – 7:30 – 9:00 p.m. Barnes & Noble - The Ohio State University Bookstore 1598 North High StreetColumbus, OH 43201 Phone: 614-247-2000
Football and Tyndale House recently resulted in another winning combination when Tyndale published Quiet Strength: The Principles, Practices & Priorities of a Winning Life, a memoir by Indianapolis Colts head coach Tony Dungy with Nathan Whitaker. Released on July 10, 2007, Quiet Strength reached No. 1 on the New York Times hardcover nonfiction list and, with more than one million copies in print, has become one of the best-selling sports-related titles in history. Tyndale also recently published Don’t Bet Against Me! by Deanna Favre. This memoir by the wife of former Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre was also a New York Times best seller. Tyndale House Publishers was founded in 1962 by Dr. Kenneth N. Taylor as a means of publishing The Living Bible and has since grown into one of the premier publishing houses in the industry. It is located in Carol Stream, Illinois, a western suburb of Chicago.
