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For over 135 years, David C Cook

has embraced new and creative

ways to communicate the un-

changing truth of God’s Word. As

we look forward to the 2012 spring

season, we are thrilled about what

God is doing through our newest

line of resources.

Perhaps the clearest reflection of

our heart for today’s generation

is our thriving line of V Books.

For the first time ever, our catalog

has a separate section for video

resources that communicate the hope of

Christ in creative, life-changing ways. These beautifully

produced films include the final video in the seven-part

BASIC short film series featuring New York Times best-

selling author Francis Chan. Titled BASIC Communion,

this video continues Chan’s profound look at what God

envisions church to be.

We’re also pleased to launch visionary leader and

communicator Erwin McManus’s film series Signs.

The first in this five-part series explores the newness

and wonder that God promises through the metaphor

of earth. Finally, Ed Dobson’s video series Ed’s Story

concludes with Grateful and Healing. An honest look at

what it means to turn a life-threatening disease into a

life-giving journey, these remarkable films give hope to

anyone who is struggling through difficult circumstances.

In addition to our video resources, our new releases

include can’t-put-it-down fiction from Travis Thrasher

and Kathy Herman. Our best-selling The Toddler’s

Bible and Someone I Love Died, two great children’s

resources, get a fresh look with all-new art and design.

Lastly we introduce the heartwarming books To My

Sons and Never Stop Holding Hands by adventurer

Bear Grylls and his wife, Shara.

As you can see, we are releasing resources from new

voices speaking timeless truths and seasoned voices

speaking in new ways. One thing that hasn’t changed is

David C Cook’s commitment to letting God’s Word shine

through our books, curriculum, visual media, and music.

May the season ahead bring fresh life to your soul as you

look toward the new things that God is ready to do

through you.

Dan Rich

Sr. Vice President and Publisher

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ERASING HELLWhat God Said About Eternity, and the Things We’ve Made Up

FrAnCiS ChAn And PrESTOn SPrinKlE

In this respectful response to the recent media storm, Francis Chan and Preston Sprinkle address the deepest questions readers have about eternal destiny. Does God’s love mean there is no hell? Will people have a chance after they die to believe in Jesus and go to heaven? What if I just don’t want to believe in hell?

Erasing Hell is not a book about who is saying what. It’s a book about what God says. It’s not a book about theological issues. It’s a book about people’s eternal destinies. It’s not a book about being “right.” It’s a book about the character of God. This is a rich opportunity for readers to let God’s Word answer their questions as they embrace the truth.

T h E A U T h O r SA pastor, international speaker, and church planter, Francis Chan is the author of Crazy Love, which has sold 1.6 million copies, and Forgotten God. Chan is also on the board of World Impact and Children’s Hunger Fund.

With a PhD in New Testament, Preston Sprinkle is a professor and writer. Chan and Sprinkle live with their families in California.

K E y M A r K E T i n G TA C T i C S• High Profile National Publicity Campaign to print, web, and broadcast media

• Web Advertising on various sites with banners and e-blasts

• Mobile Site at francischan.mobi and website at erasinghell.com

• Social Networking Initiatives at key networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter, plus Facebook ads

• Blog Campaign to target influencers

• Consumer Print Advertising in Relevant, Outreach, and World

• Key Event Promotions at Catalyst, Passion Conferences, and more

S P E C S :Format: Paperback | Pages: 208 | Trim: 5.5 x 8.25

Retail: $14.99US/$15.99CAN | ISBN: 978-0-7814-0725-0

Category: Religion/Christian Life/General

Pub Date: July 5, 2011 Selling Territory: World

Francis Chan on heaven, hell, and the love of God

To view video, scan code or visit www.ErasingHell.com

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LIVING CRAZY LOVE An interactive Workbook for individual or Small Group Study

FrAnCiS ChAn WiTh MArK BEUvinG

Chan’s new thoughts and reflections on God’s love in Living Crazy Love will help readers embrace God’s intense, relentless love and watch that love transform every aspect of their being. This ten-week in-depth study of God’s character can stand alone or be used as a companion to Crazy Love. Designed for individuals or small-groups, this study includes weekend retreat options and tips for small-group leaders.

However readers choose to use this book, Francis Chan’s thought-provoking teaching will help them pursue God as they never have before, digging deep into their thoughts and beliefs about the love of God and how that love should impact their lives. After all, the spiritual journey is about so much more than what Christians have made it to be—and once they truly encounter God’s love, they will never be the same.

T h E A U T h O r :Francis Chan is the New York Times Best-Selling author of Crazy Love and Forgotten God and the host of the BASIC Series. He has also written the children’s books Halfway Herbert, The Big Red Tractor and the Little Village, and Ronnie Wilson’s Gift. Francis is the founding pastor of Cornerstone Church in Simi Valley, California, and is the founder of Eternity Bible College. He also sits on the board of directors of Children’s Hunger Fund and World Impact. Francis lives in California with his wife, Lisa, and their children.

K E y M A r K E T i n G TA C T i C S• High Profile National Publicity Campaign to print, web, and electronic media

• Web Advertising on various sites with banners and e-blasts

• Social Networking Initiatives at key networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter

• Key Promotions at Catalyst conferences and other events

S P E C S :Format: Paperback | Pages: 128 | Trim: 7 x 9 | Retail: $14.99US/$15.99CAN | ISBN: 978-1-4347-0387-3

Category: Religion/Christian Life/General | Pub Date: Available Now | Selling Territory: World


Crazy LoveISBN: 978-1-4347-6851-3

Crazy Love DVD Study Resource

ISBN: 978-1-4347-6627-4

Forgotten GodISBN: 978-1-4347-6795-0

Forgotten God DVD Study Resource

ISBN: 978-0-7814-0322-1

Remembering the Forgotten God

ISBN: 978-1-4347-0088-9

Erasing HellISBN: 978-0-7814-0725-0

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NEVER STOP HOLDING HANDSAnd Other Marriage Survival Tips

ShArA GryllS

This inspirational gift book includes encouraging quotes, words of wisdom, and charming cartoons on the adventure of marriage.

Shara Grylls is married to one of the world’s best-known outdoor adventurers: Bear Grylls, the host of Man vs. Wild. Together, Shara and Bear have discovered that marriage is one of the greatest risks and deepest joys anyone can know.

Never Stop Holding Hands includes artist Charlie Mackesy’s distinctive sketches alongside the advice that keeps the Grylls’s marriage strong. Whether readers have been married fifty years or are just starting out, Never Stop Holding Hands will remind them that love will triumph in any adventure.

T h E A U T h O r :Shara Grylls is the mother of three boys and the wife of renowned adventurer Bear Grylls. Shara and her family divide their time between a barge on the River Thames and a small Welsh island.

K E y M A r K E T i n G TA C T i C S :• National Publicity Campaign to print and electronic media

• Social Networking Initiatives on key networking sites and blogs

• Online Initiatives include banner ads on targeted sites

• Blog Tour

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S P E C S :Format: Printed Caseside | Pages: 128 | Trim: 5 x 7


Category: Religion/Christian Life/Love & Marriage

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TO MY SONSlessons for the Wild Adventure Called life

BEAr GryllS

This humorously illustrated book is a collection of wisdom that renowned adventurer Bear Grylls wanted to share with his sons about the risks, tumbles, and victories of a well-lived life.

Mountain climber, world-record holder, and internationally known television personality Bear Grylls knows a thing or two about adventure. The greatest adventure he’s experienced, though, is raising his three boys. In To My Sons, Grylls shares the quotes, Scripture verses, and spiritual wisdom he has learned through the ups and downs of an exciting life. Featuring cartoons from well-known sketch artist Charlie Mackesy, this book is a poignant primer for boys and men of all ages.

T h E A U T h O rUntil recently, Bear Grylls held the world-record as the youngest person to climb Mount Everest and is an internationally known adventurer, author, and motivational speaker. He is also the host of Man vs. Wild, with a global audience of 1.2 billion, and the Chief Scout to 500,000 Scouts in the United Kingdom. He lives with his wife, Shara, and three sons (Jesse, Marmaduke, and Huckleberry) on a barge on the Thames in London and a small Welsh Island.

K E y M A r K E T i n G TA C T i C S• National Publicity Campaign to print and electronic media


• Online Initiatives include banner ads on targeted sites

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Pub Date: January 2012 | Selling Territory: US & Canada

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THE TOP TEN LEADERSHIP COMMANDMENTShAnS FinzEl

With over 200,000 copies sold of his acclaimed The Top Ten

Mistakes Leaders Make, Dr. Hans Finzel presents the next chapter in his leadership series. Based on the life and legacy of Moses, Hans presents ten scriptural principles that can revolutionize businesses, ministries, and lives.

The life of Moses provides a master study on what it means to be an effective leader. Consider his legacy: answered the call to do something beyond his means; stood his ground before kings; led millions of people on a journey across rivers and through deserts. Moses did all this with a dogged persistence that would not give up. Readers will discover a dynamic, effective tool for developing leadership skills, all built on the solid foundation of God’s Word.

T h E A U T h O rDr. Hans Finzel is an author, consultant, and expert in the field of leadership. He is the president and CEO of WorldVenture, an international leadership development organization. Hans is the author of six books, including The Top Ten Mistakes Leaders Make. He and his wife reside in Colorado.

K E y M A r K E T i n G TA C T i C S• National Publicity Campaign to print, web, and broadcast media


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S P E C S :Format: Trade Paperback | Pages: 224 | Trim: 5.5 x 8.25


Category: Religion/Christian Life/Professional Growth

Pub Date: March 2012 | Selling Territory: World

The Top Ten Mistakes Leaders Make

ISBN: 978-0-7814-4549-8

Unlocking the Scriptures

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THE JESUS LIFEEight Ways to rediscover Authentic Christianity

STEPhEn W. SMiTh

In his follow-up to The Lazarus Life, author Stephen W. Smith encourages believers to wholly embrace authentic Christianity.

Aspiring to live daily like Christ is no easy feat. Believers are surrounded by a loud, chaotic culture that is the very opposite of such a life. To walk in the way of Jesus, readers must intentionally choose to not walk in the ways of the world. Featuring a distinct, fresh voice, The Jesus Life shares how Christians have lost their way; how to reconnect with core values such as community, family, and quiet living; and how they can take a proactive approach in personal ministry. Each chapter features an enhanced study guide, which can be used in small group, class, or personal study.

T h E A U T h O rStephen W. Smith is the co-founder and spiritual director of Potter’s Inn, a ministry devoted to spiritual formation and the care of the soul. He is the author of six books, including The Lazarus Life, Living the Lazarus Life, Soul Custody, and Soul Shaping. Stephen and his wife, Gwen, reside in Colorado.




• Extensive Mailings to Influencers



Category: Religion/Christian Life/Spiritual Growth

Pub Date: April 2012 | Selling Territory: WorldThe Lazarus Life

ISBN: 978-1-4347-9995-1

Soul CustodyISBN: 978-1-4347-6472-0

Soul ShapingISBN: 978-0-7814-0454-9

Living the Lazarus LifeISBN: 978-1-4347-6701-1


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THE GOD WHO SEES YOUlook to him When you Feel discouraged, Forgotten, or invisible

TAMMy MAlTBy WiTh AnnE ChriSTiAn BUChAnAn

For anyone who feels invisible, or unappreciated, here’s an invitation to rediscover the biblical God who sees them.

Tammy Maltby wants women to know their lives matter. She invites readers to explore the real-life implications of knowing God sees them, loves them passionately, and is intimately involved with every aspect of their lives. And He wants them to see Him and to partner with Him in bringing about His kingdom. When women take this reality to heart, they live more honestly, confidently, and fearlessly—because everything looks different once they really see the God who sees them.

T h E A U T h O rTammy Maltby’s multifaceted ministry can be summed up in one word: encouragement. Through her books, speaking events, and broadcasts, this Emmy-winning TV cohost encourages women to live more beautifully and transparently. Her books include LifeGiving, Confessions of a Good Christian Girl, Confessions of a Good Christian Guy, and The Christmas Kitchen. She lives with her family in Colorado.

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• Online Initiatives on sites dedicated to women’s issues

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Category: Religion/Christian Life/Women’s Issues

Pub Date: May 2012 | Selling Territory: World


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THE APOSTLEA life of Paul

JOhn POllOCK

The drama of a novel meets biblical scholarship in Christian biographer John Pollock’s classic work about one of the most transformative persons in history: the apostle Paul.

The Apostle masterfully combines careful adherence to biblical text, detailed research, and a storyteller’s gift to create a book equally relevant for both casual readers fascinated by Paul’s life and serious biblical scholars. Pollock begins his fast-moving narrative with Stephen’s death and follows Paul through his conversion, missionary journeys, and eventual execution. Many will enjoy it simply as a satisfying and insightful true-life story, although maps and a study guide allow for deeper exploration. The Apostle was originally published in 1969, and this new edition marks the first significant revision for many years.

T h E A U T h O rJohn Pollock is one of today’s preeminent Christian biographers. Over four million copies of his books have been sold in English alone, works that cover the lives of Hudson Taylor, William Wilberforce, and John Wesley. He also wrote The Master: A Life of Jesus. He serves as Billy Graham’s official biographer. John and his wife, Anne, have traveled widely in many parts of the world for the purposes of research. They live in the southwest of England, where they love to walk both mountain and moor.

K E y M A r K E T i n G TA C T i C S• National Publicity Campaign

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S P E C S :Format: Trade Paperback | Pages: 432 | Trim: 6 x 9


Category: Religion/Biblical Biography/New Testament

Pub Date: January 2012 | Selling Territory: World

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THE WIERSBE BIBLE STUDY SERIESdr. WArrEn W. WiErSBE

Introducing two new studies in The Wiersbe Bible Study Series that are perfect for group or individual study, and now include 1 Corinthians and Jeremiah. Each book includes interactive questions, stories, illustrations, and flexible formats. It’s all the depth and richness of Dr. Warren W. Wiersbe’s Bible teaching for a new generation of students.

S P E C S :1 Corinthians: Discern the Difference Between

Man’s Knowledge and God’s Wisdom 978-1-4347-0376-7

Jeremiah: Taking a Stand for the Truth 978-1-4347-0377-4

Format: Trade Paperback with lay-flat binding | Pages: 144 | Trim: 5.5 x 8.25

Retail: $8.99US/$9.50CAN | Category: Religion/Biblical Studies/Bible Study Guides


WIERSBE’S ExPOSITORY OUTLINES New Testament and Old TestamentThese timeless classics have now been updated with new cover designs to coordinate with the Wiersbe Bible Commentaries. Even the most difficult Scriptures come alive as Dr. Warren W. Wiersbe takes readers book-by-book through the Old and New Testaments and helps them to see the “big picture” of God’s revelation.In these unique volumes readers will find:

• Introductions and outlines • Practical expositions of strategic chapters • Special studies on key topics • Easy-to-understand expositions that are

practical, preachable, and teachable

S P E C S :Format: Hardcover | Pages: OT: 640; NT: 864 | Trim: 5.88 x 9.25

Retail: $42.99US/$44.99CAN | ISBN: Old Testament 978-0-8969-3847-2

ISBN: New Testament 978-0-8969-3848-9

Category: Religion/Biblical Commentary/Old Testament

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BIBLE LESSON COMMENTARY 2012—13The Essential Study Companion for Every disciple

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Trustworthy Scripture commentary together with fifty-two Bible lessons that follow the ISSL Scripture sequence combined with the New International Version or King James Version of the Bible.

• A one-stop Bible resource that relates the truths of Scripture to everyday life.

• Individual lessons have eight pages of introductions, discussion questions, and relevant life applications for each week of the year.

• Printed Scripture with verse-by-verse explanations.• Delves into the major Bible themes and books systematically.• Illuminating Bible background and commentary, daily Bible

readings, and lesson suggestions for adults, youth and children.


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EVERY PROPHECY OF THE BIBLEClear Explanations for Uncertain Times

JOhn F. WAlvOOrd

Every Prophecy of the Bible brings clear answers to more than 1,000 key prophecies, backed with solid scriptural evidence.

As people watch world events unfold, biblical prophecy becomes a subject of intense interest. Noted biblical scholar Dr. John F. Walvoord covers each prophecy from Genesis through Revelation, giving detailed insight into the many prophecies that have been fulfilled, as well as those that are still to come. By placing each event into historical context, the author gives insight about how the past, present, and future fit together into an amazing, divine design. An excellent reference guide for those seeking answers, this comprehensive book reassures readers that God’s master plan is to be trusted and that the Bible is an accurate source of hope for all Christians.

T h E A U T h O r :During his sixty years as an author, pastor, teacher, and educator, Dr. John F. Walvoord articulated a comprehensive view of biblical prophecy. He served Dallas Theological Seminary for more than half a century as faculty member, president, and chancellor. He continued to teach and preach until a few weeks before his death in 2002.


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ANxIOUS FOR NOTHINGGod’s Cure for the Cares of your Soul

JOhn MACArThUr, Jr.People today seem more stressed than ever before. And while there’s no lack of Band-Aids for anxiety—from medication to psychology—is it possible to truly live a worry-free life? Trusted author John MacArthur provides just such a prescription. Based on biblical principles, Anxious for Nothing explores God’s cure for worry and shares how Christians can live a life free of anxiety.

T h E A U T h O rJohn MacArthur, Jr. is a teacher, author, and speaker. For over 40 years he has served as the pastor of Grace Community Church in Sun Valley, California. He has authored or edited more than 150 books. MacArthur and his wife, Patricia, have four grown children and fourteen grandchildren.

S P E C S :Format: Trade Paperback | Pages: 224 | Trim: 5.5 x 8.25 | Retail: $14.99US/$15.99CAN

ISBN: 978-1-4347-0297-5 | Category: Religion/Christian Life/General

Pub Date: February 2012 | Selling Territory: World

THE SILENT SHEPHERDThe Care, Comfort, and Correction of the holy Spirit

JOhn MACArThUr, Jr.The Holy Spirit’s role in the Christian life is often misunderstood. Some believers focus solely on spiritual gifts, while others avoid the subject altogether. Yet the truth is that the Holy Spirit is indispensable to, and readily at work in, the heart and life of every Christian. Based on solid scriptural truths, The Silent Shepherd shares how God’s Spirit can guide, lead, and empower every believer.

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Alone With GodISBN: 978-0-7814-0586-7

The Power of SufferingISBN: 978-0-7814-0587-4

Saved Without a DoubtISBN: 978-1-4347-0295-1

Divine DesignISBN: 978-0-7814-0588-1

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GOD’S LITTLE INSTRUCTION BOOK FOR THE CLASS OF 2012

Presenting an all-new release from the series that has become a gift-giving tradition for graduates, the 2012 edition contains timeless wisdom from God’s Word that not only speaks to students where they are but where they are going. It also includes inspirational quotes from some of the most prominent leaders of our time, all presented in an attractive, portable paperback.

This edition’s high-value name, convenient size, and unbeatable price all add up to an incredible value for all graduates.

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WHAT WE WANT TO SAY TO GRADSImagine meeting some of the world’s most successful people, individuals who have overcome odds, pursued their dreams, and realized their goals. Leaders of purpose and vision. What would they say? Some of today’s most popular Christian authors, musicians, and leaders offer grads wisdom for what’s next! Charlie Peacock, Cammie Hall, the Jonas Brothers, Dave Ramsey, Mark Buchanan, Paige Armstrong, Tammy Trent, and others offer inspiring stories about the hard lessons, defining choices, and divine guidance that paved their roads to success.

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BASIC.CommunionFrAnCiS ChAn

Communion powerfully concludes the seven-part BASIC film

series featuring Francis Chan.

What were God’s intentions for communion? Jesus clearly tells us to “do this” so we remember Him and the sacrifice He made for us. But is there more to it than that? Why was the first communion an intimate gathering with Jesus’s twelve disciples, instead of the multitudes following Him? Why did early believers go from home to home for the Lord’s Supper? Because biblical church is about true community; it’s an intimate, full-time commitment with fellow believers to fear, follow, be filled, fellowship, teach, pray, and remember. Together. Because we are church.

T h E A U T h O r >Francis Chan is founding pastor of Cornerstone Church in Simi

Valley, California. He is the founder of Eternity Bible College

and sits on the board of Children’s Hunger Fund. He is also

the New York Times best-selling author of Crazy Love, which has

sold more than 1 million copies, Forgotten God, Remembering the Forgotten God, and the children’s books Halfway Herbert and The Big Red Tractor and the Little Village. Francis and his family make

their home in southern California.

K E y M A r K E T i n G TA C T i C S >• high Profile national Publicity Campaigntoprint,web,and broadcastmediaforlocalandnationalcoverage• Social networking initiatives atkeynetworkingsites suchasFacebookandTwitter,etc.,plusbannerads, emailblasts,Facebookads,andblogginginitiatives• Consumer Print AdvertisingisplannedforRelevant, Outreach,andmore• Church & Small Group Promotionatmorethan60ministry conferencesandchurchevents• Key Event PromotionsatCatalystConferences,Passion Conferences,andmore

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BASIC.FellowshipRetail: $14.99US/$15.99CAN ISBN: 978-1-4347-0080-3

BASIC.Follow JesusRetail: $14.99US/$15.99CANISBN: 978-1-4347-0077-3

BASIC.TeachingRetail: $14.99US/$15.99CANISBN: 978-1-4347-0097-1

BASIC.We Are ChurchRetail: $14.99US/$142.99CANISBN: 978-0-7814-0384-9We Are Church Follower’s GuideISBN: 978-0-7814-0385-6

BASIC.Holy SpiritRetail: $14.99US/$15.99CANISBN: 978-1-4347-0078-0

BASIC.PrayerRetail: $14.99US/$15.99CANISBN: 978-1-4347-0098-8

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BASIC.Who Is God?Retail: $129.99US/$149.99CANISBN: 978-1-4347-0079-7Who Is God Follower’s GuideISBN: 978-1-4347-0085-8


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SIGNS - FILM ONE: EARTHThe SiGnS Series

ErWin rAPhAEl MCMAnUS

The first film in Erwin Raphael McManus’s highly creative film series Signs, Earth explores the contrast between spiritual barrenness and God’s promise that He is doing a new thing for His creation.

A barren field. A stark landscape. As the poet Solomon said, “There is nothing new under the sun.” McManus at once resonated with the loneliness of Solomon’s words. He wondered what good could come from the emptiness of the world. Then he looked more closely. He saw sprouts cracking dirt. He saw God breathing warmth into dust. And he saw earth transform from darkness to a source of life.

Rich in Scripture, story, and powerful imagery, Earth and its upcoming sequels—Fire, Wind, Wood, and Water, all filmed in Hawaii—will change forever the way viewers see earth’s elements and the God who created them.

T h E A U T h O rErwin Raphael McManus is an artist, filmmaker, author, storyteller, activist, and innovator. For over 30 years he has specialized in the field of creativity, innovation, human uniqueness, and discovering and maximizing personal genius. He is the creative force behind McManus Studios and principle visionary and primary communicator for Mosaic in Los Angeles. He is the author of many books including An Unstoppable Force and Chasing Daylight. He and his wife, Kim, live in Los Angeles have two children, Aaron and Mariah, and a foster daughter, Paty.

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Film Titles release season

Film One: Earth Spring 2012

Film Two: Fire Summer 2012

Film Three: Wind Fall 2012

Film Four: Wood Spring 2013

Film Five: Water Summer 2013

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Ed’s Story SeriesEd dOBSOn

Ed’s Story is a 7-part short film series featuring pastor and author Ed Dobson. Suffering is everywhere and it changes us, for better or worse. Ed’s Story is our story. Diagnosed with ALS and given a short time to live, Ed wrestles with the issues suffering raises: worry, identity, forgiveness, gratitude, and healing. What emerges in this 7-film series is his discovery that there is always hope.

T h E A U T h O rEd Dobson, pastor emeritus of Calvary Church in Grand Rapids, Michigan, serves as an advisory editor for Christianity Today and consulting editor for Leadership. He holds an earned doctorate from the University of Virginia, was named “Pastor of the Year” by Moody Bible Institute, and is author of numerous books including the best-selling The Year of Living Like Jesus, and Prayers and Promises When Facing a Life-Threatening Illness. He lives with his family in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

iT Ain’T OvEr In It Ain’t Over, the first film in the Ed’s Story series, Ed Dobson reminds us that life isn’t over yet and that we don’t have to feel overwhelmed by the struggles we’re facing today. Difficult news can sometimes make us feel like our lives are over. Ed shows us that we don’t know the future, and that things may turn out quite differently from what we expect. COnSidEr ThE BirdSSometimes we worry too much about the future. Ed stopped making plans more than two weeks out after his ALS diagnosis. Why? Tomorrow is not guaranteed—for any of us. When we worry about tomorrow, we often miss out on the beauty, richness, and fulfillment of today. Could living for today be what’s best for us, and could it even free us from the worries of tomorrow? BE ThErEWhen those close to us suffer, it’s only natural to want to help. But what do you say when someone’s life falls apart and suffering becomes their reality? How can you show you care? The people who comforted Ed most were the ones who just showed up and didn’t say a word. Perhaps just being present can bring more comfort, peace, and a sense of God’s presence than words ever could. ATTAChEdWhen we meet someone, one of the first questions we ask is, “So, what do you do?” It’s easy to become wrapped up in a career or job. But who are we outside of our work? What

happens when that job is no longer there? Are we still ourselves? A pastor for many years, Ed struggled to adjust to a life without the pulpit. But he eventually discovered there is much more to who we are than what we do. FOrGivEnESSWhen Ed was told his life would be over in a few short years, he found his priorities drastically rearranged. Things that used to be important became mildly relevant, while things that didn’t seem to matter were now all that did. Ed realized this probably meant he could have done certain things better. As he asked those around him for forgiveness, perhaps he also helped them to see what is truly important in his life.

GrATEFUlMany people start each day with a list of things to accomplish. But it’s possible to get caught up in this list; to anticipate how things will go and actually feel entitled to each of our days. As if they are owed to us. It wasn’t until Ed was forced to slow down that he truly began to see all that he has been given. hEAlinGTragedy reminds us what little control we have over life; we are always at the mercy of something other than ourselves. As Ed shares, perhaps acknowledging this lack of control is the key to really understanding the notion of healing.

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Ed’s Story: it Ain’t Over/Consider the Birds/Be There (Films 1, 2 & 3) ISBN: 978-1-4347-0267-8 Available Now

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A Video Book or “V Book” is a revolutionary new way to experience a book through the medium of film. Viewers will watch award-winning authors like Francis Chan, Erwin McManus, and Ed Dobson deliver a unique message on the screen instead of printed pages. Rich in Scripture, story, and powerful imagery, these books in video format encourage viewers to pursue God as they never have before.

Every retailer who purchases 24 V Books will receive a free acrylic display to provide dedicated shelf space for these products. The shelf display features 24 copies of V Books and a QR code that allows customers to view trailers for each film. The following V Books are recommended to fill the display:

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Basic series• Fear God: 2 copies• Follow Jesus: 2 copies• Holy Spirit: 2 copies• Fellowship: 2 copies

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with God. Rio Launch Kits support a group of 10 kids. Additional

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Always a leader in Christian education, Bible-in-Life curriculum

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teachers. Each lesson is filled with practical ideas for leaders with

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This best-selling curriculum—known for its life-changing impact

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EchoesExclusively designed for African American churches—Echoes

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throughout biblical history, while the shared quarterly theme

approach brings the congregation together in a way that

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The same biblically based, Christ-centered Echoes curriculum

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Features Include:• “Highlights in Black History” featured quarterly in teacher’s

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Awakenthefamiliesinyourchurch!Help the parents in your church create spiritual environments that God can use to work in their children’s lives. It’s a biblical, innovative, fresh approach to parenting and one that’s long overdue.

Spiritual Parenting is a six-part program that empowers parents to be the primary nurturers of their children’s faith. Families will be transformed as they learn how to create space for God-encounters in everyday life.

Perfect for parenting classes, mom’s groups, mid-week programs, retreats, and more!

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THE ACTION BIBLE NEW TESTAMENTGod’s redemptive Story

illUSTrATEd By SErGiO CAriEllO

Accomplished graphic novel illustrator Sergio Cariello brings God’s Word to life in a stunning, full-color, graphic-novel style New Testament.

In this New Testament edition of the best-sellingThe Action Bible, kids ages 9 to 12—and adults who love graphic novels—encounter Scripture in a fresh way as the people, events, and emotions it shares are depicted vividly in 67 New Testament stories.

Contemporary artwork, together with careful attention to scriptural accuracy, result in a resource that is perfect for today’s visually focused culture. These elements combine to provide a meaningful way for parents, grandparents, teachers, and church ministries to spark a love for God’s Word.

T h E A U T h O rIllustrator Sergio Cariello has worked for DC Comics and Marvel Comics. He attended the Joe Kubert School of Cartoon and Graphic Arts and Word of Life Bible Institute. He resides in Florida with his wife, Luzia.


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Category: Juvenile Nonfiction/Religion/Bible Stories/General

Pub Date: March 2012 | Selling Territory: Non-Exclusive World

Features include:• Full-color pages with

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in chronological order• Hand-drawn by renowned

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The Toddler’s Bible, with a fresh cover and all-new artwork, gives parents an ideal way to begin instilling God’s Word into their child’s heart.

Short stories plus captivating, colorful illustrations make this a keepsake parents and their children will cherish. Geared for infants to three-year-olds, its lessons will make a lasting impression. This perennial best seller, first published in 1992, is a wonderful introduction to the main events and people in Scripture, including Noah and the flood, Jonah and the whale, Moses and the Ten Commandments, and Jesus’ resurrection, plus many more. 101 “bite-size” Bible stories make this book wonderful to use at story time or when tucking a toddler in at night. Developed by noted children’s author V. Gilbert Beers, with charming new illustrations by Claudine Gevry.

T h E A U T h O rV. Gilbert Beers has been developing biblical reference books for more than 50 years. He has authored more than 160 books, 125 of which are for children. Gil and his wife, Arlie, live in Elgin, Illinois. They have five children, eleven grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.




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SOMEONE I LOVE DIEDChriSTinE hArdEr TAnGvAld

From best-selling and beloved author Christine Harder Tangvald comes an updated and revised edition of her classic book of comfort for grieving children.

Filled with heart-healing words, precious watercolor illustrations, and practical resources, this tender book will help adults guide children through loss. First published in 1988 and with over 125,000 in sales, Someone I Love Died has long comforted the hearts of children 4 to 8 who have lost someone close. It gently leads children through grief with age-appropriate words and solid biblical truth, and it offers grown-ups a tool that turns what could be a difficult season into a meaningful time of healing. The newly added activities ensure this book will become a treasured keepsake—a memory book of their loved one.

T h E A U T h O rChristine Harder Tangvald is an educator, speaker, and best-selling children’s author with more than 3.5 million copies of her books in print. She has written more than 100 books that have been translated into 12 languages, including Easter Is for … Me, Christmas Is for … Me, and The Best Thing About Easter. She lives with her husband in Spokane, Washington.

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GRANDMA’S ATTIC TREASURYArlETA riChArdSOn

This cute and colorful boxed set contains four books from the best-selling Grandma’s Attic series.

In these refreshed classics for girls ages 8 to 12, Arleta Richardson weaves tales of a simpler time, stories that have touched more than two million lives. A young girl’s discovery of her grandmother’s keepsakes inspires heartwarming tales of her grandmother’s childhood and the lessons learned on a nineteenth-century farm. The set includes: In Grandma’s Attic, More Stories from Grandma’s Attic, Still More Stories from Grandma’s Attic, and Treasures from Grandma’s Attic.

T h E A U T h O rThe late Arleta Richardson grew up in a Chicago hotel under her grandmother’s care. As they sat overlooking the shores of Lake Michigan, her grandmother shared memories of her childhood on a Michigan farm. These treasured family stories became the basis for the Grandma’s Attic series.

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TrAviS ThrAShEr

The third book in the Solitary Tales series for young adults, Temptation follows the soul-wrenching twists of Chris Buckley’s journey as he heads deeper into a darkness that threatens all he loves most.

As a reluctant student at Harrington High’s summer school, Chris meets a fun-loving senior girl who offers a welcome diversion from his past. Soon Chris no longer searches for the truth about the town of Solitary. He no longer tries to pierce its shadows. He no longer questions his role in its mysteries. He makes a new choice: He runs. What he doesn’t realize is that he’s running the wrong way—and is very close to being beyond any choices at all.

T h E A U T h O rTravis Thrasher is the author of more than a dozen works of fiction, including Solitary, Isolation, and Ghostwriter. His writing is known for its honesty, depth, and surprising twists. Thrasher lives with his wife and daughters in Chicago.




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Pub Date: April 2012 | Selling Territory: World

SolitaryISBN: 978-1-4347-6421-8

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RELENTLESS PURSUITA novelSecrets of roux river Bayou

KAThy hErMAn

Rich with the Cajun flavors of south Louisiana, this final book in the Secrets of Roux River Bayou Series is a story of what it means to find true peace in an uncertain world.

Sax Landry left home at seventeen to escape his father’s abuse, leaving his mother and sister to fend for themselves. Now, twenty-eight years later, both parents are dead, and guilt compels him to find his sister and make peace. His search leads to Les Barbes, Louisiana, where authorities fear a bio-terrorist has injected cyanide into juice cartons and fresh produce at the grocery store. People are dead. It’s not safe. Sax stays, fearing death less than living another day without peace. A divine appointment is about to change all that—forever.

T h E A U T h O rBest-selling suspense novelist Kathy Herman has written nineteen novels—including the Sophie Trace Series, the Seaport Suspense Series, and the Phantom Hollow Series—since retiring from her family’s Christian bookstore business. She and her husband, Paul, have three grown children and live in Tyler, Texas.




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LEAVING LANCASTERA novel

KATE llOyd

When Holly Fisher discovers she is part of an Amish family, will her search for identity outweigh her feelings of betrayal?

More than anything else, thirty-something Holly wants a family. Growing up in Seattle without a dad or grandparents, she wonders what it would be like to have a place of belonging. Holly is furious when her mother reveals a long-kept secret: Holly’s grandmother and uncles are still alive. She is shocked when she learns her Amish grandma is begging her mother to return to the family farm in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, the community her mother abandoned during a turbulent era.

Set in the heart of contemporary Amish country, Leaving Lancaster explores unexpected healing, the power of forgiveness, and the bonds of true family.

T h E A U T h O rA native of Baltimore, Kate Lloyd enjoys relatives and friends in Lancaster County, and is a member of the Lancaster Mennonite Historical Society. The author of A Portrait of Marguerite, Lloyd and her husband have two grown sons and live in Seattle.




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In this compelling tale about three boyhood friends, a small-town murder mystery meets the power of a lifelong bond.

Carl, Harlan, and Buddy grew up together and got into all the trouble they could find. After World War II tore them apart, they wondered if their childhood bond would ever be the same. But in 1959, when Harlan finds himself in the hospital with a gunshot wound, it’s Buddy and Cal who are at his side, attempting to solve the mystery that put him there. Written by the award-winning songwriter and author Don Reid, The Mulligans of Mt. Jefferson brings readers back to the small Virginian town they loved in O Little Town and reminds them of the beauty of second chances.

T h E A U T h O rDon Reid, a member of the legendary Statler Brothers, has three Grammy awards, thirteen gold albums, and eight platinum albums. An award-winning songwriter, Reid is also the author of several books, including One Lane Bridge and O Little Town. He and his wife, Deborah, live in Staunton, Virginia.




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INTO THE FREEA novel

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Young Millie Reynolds must confront the past and overcome her family’s long history of destructive choices before finding her own path to freedom.

Millie Reynolds knows firsthand the shame of family secrets. With an abusive father and a “nothing mama,” she craves a place of true belonging. Over time, the gypsies that travel through town each spring offer acceptance. Then tragedy strikes and Millie leaves her world of poverty to join a prominent family on the other side of town. There, with the help of unlikely sources, Millie uncovers painful truths about her family’s past as she struggles to face a God she believes has abandoned her. When unconditional love is offered, Millie learns the power of forgiveness and finally discovers where she belongs.

T h E A U T h O rA speech language pathologist and literacy advocate, Julie Cantrell is the editor-in-chief of the Southern Literary Review. She has served as a freelance writer for ten years and published two children’s books. Julie and her family live in Mississippi where they operate Valley House Farm.



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