SUMMER 2016 RELEASES

SUMMER 2016 RELEASES

BOOK HOOK: Refresh your mind with thoughtful devotions while you create a beautiful colored offering as an act of praise and worship. DRAWN FROM THE HEART A COLORING BOOK DEVOTIONAL LISA BOGART Knit, Purl, Pray 9781617955761 Secret Garden Johanna Basford 9781780671062 Whatever Is Lovely WaterBrook Press 9781601429285 Drawn from the H e a r t A Coloring Book Devotional Inspire Your Heart and Creative Spirit Lisa Bogart IN-STORE DATE: February 23, 2016 ISBN: 9781617957338 Trade Paper/French Flaps TRIM SIZE: 9 x 11 PAGE COUNT: 96 RETAIL PRICE: $14.99 CATEGORY: REL022000 / RELIGION / Devotional CARTON QTY: 36 ORDER DUE DATE: DECEMBER 9, 2015 WORTHY PUBLISHING WORTHY PUBLISHING WORTHY PUBLISHING WORTHY PUBLISHING WORTHY PUBLISHING WORTHY PUBLISHING WORTHY PUBLISHING WORTHY PUBLISHING WORTHY PUBLISHING Combining thoughtful devotions with original, hand-drawn art, Bogart s Drawn from the Heart is the perfect choice for readers who want to make more of their quiet time and use their creativity as a form of praise. This unique combination devotional and adult coloring book blends thought-provoking writings with beautiful, original drawings that you make your own. Each devotion celebrates creative people and how their work changed lives as well as beautiful hymns and scriptures. By embracing the gift of creativity and seeing everything we do, even coloring, as an act of worship, readers will learn to live a life that more fully reflects God s gifts, no matter how diverse. + Features 42 original drawings to color + Includes 40 inspirational devotions to accompany the art + Coloring pages printed on non-bleed paper + French flaps and heavier paper stock offer high quality product LISA BOGART Lisa Bogart earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Colorado State University and worked as a graphic designer for ten years before becoming an author. Design is still an important part of her life. Whether knitting a sweater, remodeling her kitchen, or creating a note to send a friend, aesthetic is a big part of any project. Lisa woks part time at a yarn shop, which is the perfect gig for an accomplished knitter. She is the author of Knit, Purl, Pray and Come On In: Taking the Hassle Out of Hospitality. Lisa and her husband are parents to one son and live in Scarsdale, New York. + BLOG TOUR: Targeted blog tour soliciting reviews from craft, art, and faith bloggers. Select coloring pages from the book will be made available for bloggers to offer their readers as free downloads. + ONLINE ADVERTISING: Digital ad campaign utilizing Facebook and Google Ad Network to target Christian artists, arts & crafts enthusiasts, and buyers adult coloring books. + SEEDING: Use social media, online ads, and email to offer sample downloads of coloring pages and devotional content and utilize remarketing tools to follow up with users.

BOOK HOOK: Coach Charley Cristo s life is changed forever, not by the cancer that he is battling, but by the letters he receives daily from the Sender. THE SENDER WHEN THE RIGHT WORDS MAKE ALL THE DIFFERENCE KEVIN ELKO & BILL BEAUSAY The Pep Talk 9781595551214 IN-STORE DATE: MAY 3, 2O16 ISBN: 9781617957321 Jacketed Hardcover PAGE COUNT: 256 RETAIL PRICE: $15.99 CATEGORY: FIC042000 / FICTION / Christian / General CARTON QTY: 24 ORDER DUE DATE: FEBRUARY 3, 2016 The Noticer Andy Andrews 9780785232322 Tuesdays with Morrie Mitch Albom 9780767905923 The Last Lecture Randy Pausch 9781401323257 WORTHY PUBLISHING WORTHY PUBLISHING WORTHY PUBLISHING WORTHY PUBLISHING WORTHY PUBLISHING WORTHY PUBLISHING WORTHY KEVIN PUBLISHING ELKO WORTHY BILL PUBLISHING BEAUSAY WORTHY PUBLISHING Coach Charlie Cristo is battling cancer, but it is years of bitterness and disappointment that are the real enemy. The Sender s letters begin to heal his heart even as the chemo is fighting the cancer. Slowly, Charlie s life and the lives of everyone around him change, but will it be enough when the lessons he has learned are truly tested? + Powerful, inspiring story + Based on the true story of Coach Chuck Pagano s fight with cancer + Delivers important truths within the context of a great read + Relatable characters with whom readers will identify + Will appeal to readers of Andy Andrews and Mitch Albom Kevin Elko consults with and speaks regularly to Fortune 500 companies and NFL and BCS sports teams. His powerful combination of inspiration and insight have proven vital to the success of his top clients including ING, The Hartford, the New York Giants, the Pittsburgh Steelers, and the Alabama Crimson Tide. He is the author of four books, Nerves of Steel, The Pep Talk, True Greatness and Touchdown. Kevin lives in Presto, Pennsylvania. Bill Beausay is an accomplished author and speaker on personal growth and professional success. He is the author of over ten books including three national bestsellers. Dr. Beausay served as the Director of Research and Development at the Academy of Sports Psychology before becoming a full time speaker and writer. He lives in Denver, Colorado. + NATIONAL MEDIA: Major media campaign focusing on Christian, general market, and sports outlets. Targets include Today, Good Morning America, ESPN (Paul Finebaum, Chris Mortensen, and Chris Carter), Fox News, The 700 Club, Dave Ramsey, Huffington Post, and Success Magazine + AUTHOR PLATFORM: Leverage the authors 20,000 opt-in email subscribers, corporate clients, and endorser relationships to secure email sends, social media support, and develop a strategic, ticketed live event and speaking tour + AFFINITY GROUPS: Pursuing promotional partnerships with authors client base and affinity groups, including Red Elephant Clubs, American Cancer Society, Nick s Kids, ChuckStrong, Children s Miracle Network, and military chaplains

BOOK HOOK: Thirty ways Jesus is everything to me MY JESUS EMBRACING THE ONE WHO TRULY CARES FRANKLIN GRAHAM The Name 9780785260806 All For Jesus 9780849928796 IN-STORE DATE: June 14, 2016 ISBN: 9781617957376 Jacketed Hardcover PAGE COUNT: 144 RETAIL PRICE: $14.99 CATEGORY: REL012020 / RELIGION / Christian Life / Devotional CARTON QTY: 24 ORDER DUE DATE: MARCH 23, 2016 Experiencing the Heart of Jesus Max Lucado 9780785249917 WORTHY PUBLISHING WORTHY PUBLISHING WORTHY PUBLISHING WORTHY PUBLISHING WORTHY PUBLISHING WORTHY PUBLISHING WORTHY FRANKLIN PUBLISHING GRAHAM WORTHY PUBLISHING WORTHY PUBLISHING Every claim Jesus made was because of His love for us. When He said He was the Soul Seeker, it was our soul He was seeking. These thirty ways Jesus loves us reveal His heart in a way that is intimate and very real. Be assured we can trust him to be longsuffering, faithful and our source of all that we need. Franklin Graham, president and CEO of Samaritan s Purse, a Christian relief and evangelism organization, is also president and CEO of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association. The fourth of Billy and Ruth Bell Graham s five children, Franklin is the author of several books, including the best-selling autobiography Rebel with a Cause and All for Jesus. He and his wife, Jane, make their home in North Carolina. + Features 30 distinct ways Jesus shows His love for us + Rich, intimate glimpses into Jesus nature + Assurance that Jesus is all we need and more + FACEBOOK ADVERTISING: Aggressive paid Facebook advertising to affinity groups, including fans of Billy Graham, Samaritan s Purse, Max Lucado, Beth Moore, Charles Stanley targeting over 500,000 impressions + EMAIL CAMPAIGN: Dedicated email sends to ministry supporters of Samaritan s Purse, BGEA, and other faith-based affinity groups + SOCIAL MEDIA: Drive retail sales with Twitter excerpt campaign, Facebook quote and free excerpt share campaign, Pinterest/Instagram image campaign, blog tour, and Goodreads promotion

BOOK HOOK: An e n c o u rag in g, s c r ip t u re -b as e d d e vo t io n to gu i de you through any c halle n g e. OV ER COMING TOU GH TIMES GO D S AN SW ER TO EVERY SI TUATI O N IN-STORE DATE: ISBN: TRIM SIZE: PAGE COUNT: RETAIL PRICE: CATEGORY: CARTON QTY: ORDER DUE DATE: June 28, 2016 9781617957369 LeatherLuxeTM 4.375 x 6.5 224 $14.99 REL012020 RELIGION/Christian Life/ Devotional 24 JANUARY 20, 2016 CO M PA R A B L E T I T L E S : Chicken Soup for the Soul: Tough Times, Tough People: 101 Stories about Overcoming the Economic Crisis and Other Challenges 9781935096351 God s Promises for Your Every Need 9781404104105 WO R THY P U B L I S HI N G WO RT HY PUBLI SHI NG WORTH Y PUBLISH ING WORTH Y PUBLISH I NG WO R T HY P U BL I S HI NG WO R T HY P U BL I S HI NG WO R T HY P U BL I S HI NG WO R T HY P UB L IS H IN G WOR T H Y P U B L IS H IN G S cripture, devotions, and encouragement from influencers who have overcome difficulties combine in this touchstone of a book. As part of your daily devotions or as a reference when you are discouraged, Overcoming Tough Times has the insight and motivation you need to persevere. + Accessible, inspirational devotions with corresponding Scripture + Thoughtful quotes from overcomers throughout history + Beautiful, flexible textured LeatherLuxeTM cover to carry with you + Great as a gift + BLOG TOUR: Blog campaign offering giveaways and soliciting reviews from a variety of faith and religion bloggers + SOCIAL MEDIA CAMPAIGN: Daily posting campaign for Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest linking to retail + SEEDING: Online content sharing campaign, seeding inspirational and enocuraging excerpts, positioning the book as a great gift or for personal devotional use

BOOK HOOK: Words have the power to change your life. WORDS TO LIVE BY 52 ORDINARY WORDS THAT LEAD TO AN EXTRAORDINARY LIFE LINDA J. GILDEN & DALENE V. PARKER IN-STORE DATE: July 12, 2016 ISBN: 9781617957222 Trade Paper/French Flaps PAGE COUNT: 240 RETAIL PRICE: $14.99 CATEGORY: REL012020 /RELIGION / Christian Life / Devotional CARTON QTY: 36 ORDER DUE DATE: APRIL 20, 2016 Change Your Words, Change Your Life Joyce Meyer 9781455549108 31 Word Decrees That Will Revolutionize Your Life Kevin & Kathy Basconi 9780983315209 One Word That Will Change Your Life Jon Gordon, Dan Britton, Jimmy Page 9781118809426 WORTHY PUBLISHING WORTHY PUBLISHING WORTHY PUBLISHING WORTHY PUBLISHING WORTHY PUBLISHING WORTHY PUBLISHING LINDA WORTHY PUBLISHING GILDEN WORTHY DALENE PUBLISHING PARKER WORTHY PUBLISHING Words can make a difference in a conversation, in a day, and in a life. Fifty-two words are explored in five different devotions each week encouraging the reader to live more fully. This creative approach to daily devotions will renew both the mind and the spirit. + 52 life action words one word per week explored five different ways + Fresh, inspiring perspective on words we use every day + Focused attention on one concept for an entire week allows readers to actually enact change and optimize their lives Linda Gilden is an experienced writer, speaker, editor, writing coach, and Certified Personality Trainer. She is a prolific writer and the author of several books and over a thousand agazine articles. She speaks nationally many times throughout the year, is a frequent radio and television guest, and welcomes the opportunity to help others become better communicators. Linda lives in Woodruff, South Carolina. Dalene V. Parker is an English and Creative Writing teacher who also loves to speak and write. Her work has appeared in Focus on the Family, Home Life, ENCOUNTER, WarCry, Journey and more. She is also the author of Christian Teachers in Public Schools by Beacon Hill Press. Dr. Parker recently earned her Ed.D. in Curriculum and Instruction with minors in Bible and Professional Writing. She lives in Spartanburg, South Carolina. + AUDIO SHARING: 52 brief audio clips highlighting each word, shared daily on social media beginning 4 weeks prior to release driving pre-orders + SOCIAL MEDIA: Robust social media content campaign utilizing Twitter and Facebook excerpts and 52 image quotes feauturing each word + BLOG TOUR: Blog and retail reviews from Worthy s FirstLook blogger program as well as a targeted Goodreads giveaway and review campaign

BOOK HOOK: When you can t be with your child, these prayers will give you the words to express your heart s desire to the One who loves them even more than you. WHILE MY CHILD IS AWAY MY PRAYERS FOR WHEN WE ARE APART EDIE MELSON While My Soldier Serves 9781617955891 IN-STORE DATE: July 26, 2016 ISBN: 9781617957314 Trade Paper/French Flaps PAGE COUNT: 224 RETAIL PRICE: $14.99 CATEGORY: REL012080/RELIGION/ Christian Life/Prayer CARTON QTY: 36 ORDER DUE DATE: MAY 4, 2016 Praying the Scriptures for Your Children Jodie Berndt 9780310232162 WORTHY PUBLISHING WORTHY PUBLISHING WORTHY PUBLISHING WORTHY PUBLISHING WORTHY PUBLISHING WORTHY PUBLISHING WORTHY EDIE PUBLISHING MELSON WORTHY PUBLISHING WORTHY PUBLISHING arents and children are separated for many reasons: divorce, school, camp, even P work. It might be for just a few days or indefinitely. These prayers give voice to all that you are hoping for your child when you can t be the one to meet their needs. Prayers of blessings, protection, instruction and grace. Or prayers for those around your child to choose wisely, see their needs, and love them as you would. Prayers for friends, teachers, coaches and mentors to step in and fill every need. Knowing that a loving Father God is caring for your child, even when you can t, gives you the peace and assurance that all will be well. + Features 140 prayers, assorted topically + Prayers for the child, parent, and other caregivers + Topical devotions will encourage parents separated from their children for any reason Edie Melson is a sought after writing instructor, including serving as the codirector of the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference, as well as a popular faculty member at numerous others. She s the author of While My Soldier Serves, has published thousands of articles over the years, and has a popular writing blog, The Write Conversation. Edie is the Senior Editor for Novel Rocket and the Social Media Mentor for My Book Therapy, as well as the Social Media Director for Southern Writers Magazine. Edie lives in Simpsonville, South Carolina. + ADVERTISING CAMPAIGN: Digital ad and social media campaign featuring content excerpts and utilizing Facebook, Google Ad Network, and blog ad networks to reach parents, family ministers, and family counselors. + CHRISTIAN MEDIA: Print, radio, and online publicity campaign. Targeted outlets include Guideposts, Huffington Post, HomeLife, Today s Christian Woman, Thriving Family, and American Family Radio. + INFLUENCER MAILING: Extensive mailing to children s/family ministers, bloggers, and key media to promote word-of-mouth marketing and encourage early reviews.

BOOK HOOK: Two classics combine to give readers a fresh, original, and literary encounter with God. THE BARD AND THE BIBLE A SHAKESPEARE DEVOTIONAL BOB HOSTETLER The Red Letter Life 9781624167614 Quit Going to Church 9780915547708 IN-STORE DATE: August 9, 2016 ISBN: 9781617957246 Jacketed Hardcover PAGE COUNT: 384 RETAIL PRICE: $15.99 CATEGORY: REL012020 /RELIGION / Christian Life / Devotional CARTON QTY: 24 ORDER DUE DATE: MAY 18, 2016 Streams in the Desert L.B. Cowman 9780310210061 My Utmost for HIs Highest Oswald Chambers 9781572938335 WORTHY PUBLISHING WORTHY PUBLISHING WORTHY PUBLISHING WORTHY PUBLISHING WORTHY PUBLISHING WORTHY PUBLISHING WORTHY BOB PUBLISHING HOSTETLER WORTHY PUBLISHING WORTHY PUBLISHING The Bard and the Bible pairs 365 short passages from the King James Version of the Bible with lines from Shakespeare s plays and sonnets. The poetry of the Bard of Stratford-on-Avon and the power of God s Word will enrich the reader s understanding and appreciation of both, and provide new ways to encounter and respond to God through His Word. A year of daily readings in both Shakespeare and the King James Version yields intellectual stimulation and spiritual inspiration for readers, enlarging their minds as it changes their lives. + Shakespeare was an editor of the Psalms as published in the King James Bible + Clever, unique devotion that appeals to readers of Shakespeare and other literary greats + Appealing to readers of the King James Version of the Bible Bob Hostetler is a writer and speaker. His thirty-six books to date include two best-selling devotionals co-authored with Josh McDowell and Take Time To Be Holy, a one-year devotional drawn from the writings of Samuel Logan Brengle. He has won two Gold Medallion Awards, four Ohio Associated Press awards, and an Amy Foundation Award. He is the founding pastor of Cobblestone Community Church in Oxford, Ohio. He and his wife Robin have two children and five grandchildren. Bob lives in Hamilton, Ohio. + BLOG CAMPAIGN: Blog tour targeting Christian, religious, literary, and Shakespearethemed blogs soliciting reviews, offering giveaways, and driving traffic to retail + INFLUENCER MAILING: Promotional mailing to Christian college literature professors, literary magazines, and church and Christian school libraries. + SOCIAL MEDIA CAMPAIGN: Robust content sharing campaign including Twitter and Facebook posts, shareable image quotes, as well as a Goodreads campaign engaging fans of Shakespeare and inspirational content