leafwood new releases - spring 2012

8/6/2019 Leafwood New Releases - Spring 2012

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JANUARY 2012

Leafwood Pulishers

978-0-89112-267-8

Trade paper $14.99

240 5.5 x 8.25

Category: Personal Growth / Inspiration

Rights: World

David W. Pierce was born in Nashville, Tennessee and has lived in

Tennessee his whole life. He has a masters degree in English from Middle

Tennessee State University, where he has also been an adjunct English

professor since 1998. He has also taught at Western Kentucky University

and Taylor University in Fort Wayne, Indiana, where he taught a course

in mystery writing. He currently teaches at MTSU and Motlow State

Community College in middle Tennessee.

Men need to feel alive! With the onslaught of responsibilities, it

is easy to forget to experience all that life has to oer. TO KILL AZOMBIEshows how one man was reborn by jumping in feet rst.

Most zombies arent aware that they are zombies. David Pierce heard it rst from

his wife: You just seem dead, she told him. Checked out, lifeless . . . a zombie.

David took this as a challenge. He had to kill the zombie and come back to life

he had to connect with people and his faith in ways he never had before.

TO KILL A ZOMBIEis a collection of stories where one man is intentional about

connecting with his fellow human beings. David actively lives the commandments

to love God and others. He goes to a star-gazing party at a local university,

volunteers for Habitat for Humanity, engages in a conversation with a Los Angeles

gang member, goes SCUBA diving with his st full of men, and climbs a mountain

with all new friendsall for the sake of feeling alive.1. AUDIENCE: Men who feel as if theyve lost the energy to enjoy life. Women who

know men feeling dead inside, and who want to understand and possibly helpthose they love.

2. UNIQUE EXPERIENCE: David takes his readers with him on journeys manypeople only dream about. He takes on the challenge of living life, andchallenges others to take life and faith to the limits.

3. FAITH-FILLED: TO KILL A ZOMBIEputs Davids faith to the test, leading hisreaders on an entertaining and life-changing journey.

Praise for TO KILL A ZOMBIE

"David Pierce uses a combination of wit, humor and practical strategies to kill the

zombies that rob us of joy. This book is a seriously fun toast to life. Ken Davis,co-author Fully Alive

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JANUARY 2012

Leafwood Publishers

978-089112-130-5

Trade paper $14.99

224 6 x 9

Category: Christian Living / Parenting

Rights: World

Brenda Hunter, PhD, is a psychologist and internationally published author. Educated at Wheaton

College and Georgetown University, she has served on two presidential commissions and written

numerous books, including Home by Choice, In the Company of Women, and The Power of Mother

Love. She has appeared on NBCs Today Show (Weekend), Larry King Live, and Focus on the Family

radio. Dr. Hunter lives, and works as a psychotherapist, in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

Kristen Blair education columnist and writer. She has written for such newspapers as the Charlotte

Observer, Durham Harald-Sun, and the Carolina Journal. She has worked on family and educational

policy at the national level for the government, a presidential commission, and Empower America.

She is the mother of a tween and a middle school graduate. She, her husband Greg, and herchildren in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

Its a rough, tough world for middle schoolers. Yet the decisions

they face are pivotal, aecting the whole of life. FROM SANTA TOSEXTING discusses the myriad of pressures middle schoolers faceand empower parents to guide and protect their children duringthese important years.

Not long ago most kids believed in Santa Claus. Now barely on the cusp of

adolescence, they are thrust into an adult world stripped bare of the parental

protections aorded previous generations. Under greater pressure than ever

beforefrom the culture, school, and parental expectationsmiddle schoolers are

growing up at warp speed. Their loss of innocence has been profound.

Parents need to reclaim their God-given authority in their childrens lives. FROM

SANTA TO SEXTING, which includes interviews with experts, parents, and the kids

themselves, will arm parents with the practical information, inspiring stories, and

resources they need to keep kids safe and strong in middle school. Parents have

enormous power to guide and protect their children in a culture that forgot long ago

the fences and guardrails which make childhood possible.

1. ESTABLISHED AUTHORS: Dr. Brenda Hunter has published eleven books, several onparenting, and Kristen Blair has written on educational topics for years. Both haveworked in the public policy arena on the national and state levels.

2. AUDIENCE: FROM SANTA TO SEXTINGprovides valuable information and perspectivefor parents of middle schoolers as well as those who work with them: youthdirectors, pastors, teachers, school administrators, psychologists, and physicians.

3. BOLD TOPICS: Hunter and Blair courageously address hard and controversialtopicsthe power of media in kids lives, kids experimentation with sex, alcohol,

and prescription drugs, cyber-bullying, and self-destructive behavior. This bookinforms and arms parents to protect their children.

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MARCH 201

Leafwood Publisher

978-0-915547-70-

Trade paper $14.99

224 5.5 x 8.2

Category: Christian Living

Rights: World

Bob Hostetler is a writer, editor, pastor, and speaker from southwestern Ohio.

His twenty-seven books, which include the award-winning Dont Check Your

Brains at the Door(co-authored with Josh McDowell)and American Idols, have

sold over 3 million copies. He has won two Gold Medallion Awards, three Ohio

Associated Press awards, and an Amy Foundation Award. He is a co-founder of

Cobblestone Community Church in Oxford, Ohio. He and his wife Robin have

two grown children, Aubrey and Aaron.

How did Christ imagine church and faith? Did he imaginethe Sunday-Christian or the wholly immersed believer?In this book, Bob Hostetler tells readers to QUIT GOING TO

CHURCH, and renew their walk of faith.

What drives people to enter the doors of churches every Sunday? It could be

habit, living up to expectations, a sense of duty, or even guilt. People seem to

be living churchanity rather than Christianity.

This thought provoking and pull-o-the-gloves book is based on the

premise that much of how we think and act, a great percentage of what we

do these days as church-going people, bears only a slight resemblance to the

way of Jesus and the faith that was once for all delivered to the saints (Jude

1:3). With titles like Quit Going to Church and Quit Sharing Your Faith, each

chapter issues an eyebrow-raising challenge, showing how many of us have

misunderstoodeven distortedthe Good News of Jesus and replaced

Christianity with something else. As you read this book, be prepared to haveyour assumptions challenged and your life transformed by the renewing of

your mind.

1. AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR ofDont Check Your Brains at the Door(co-authored with Josh McDowell). Bob Hostetler has authored and co-authored 27 books.

2. CUTTING EDGE: QUIT GOING TO CHURCHhas an unexpected edge that willconnect with church-goers, non-Christians, and everyone in between.

3. KNOWLEDGEABLE AUTHOR: With over 30 years in ministry, author BobHostetler has heard and experienced it all. His personable writing willdraw-in and connect with readers from every walk of life.

QUIT GOING TO CHURCHBob Hostetler


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MARCH 201

Leafwood Publisher

978-0-89112-110-

Trade paper $14.99

240 5.25 x 8

Category: Christian Inspiratio

Rights: World

Nancy B. Kennedy has been telling stories all her life. With a degree in journalism from Penn State

University, she has served as an editor at The New Jersey Heraldand Dow Jones, the latter in the division

that pioneered the technology for todays online Wall Street Journal. Nancy has published her writing in

many magazines, newspapers, and books. Nancy has published two childrens books,Make It, Shake It,

Mix It Up (Concordia, 2008) and Even the Sound Waves Obey Him (Concordia, 2005). You can read more of

Nancys writing on her website at www.nancybkennedy.com. She lives in Hopewell, New Jersey, with herhusband, John, and their 11-year-old son, Evan.

Drawn from the day-to-day lives of our nations doctors, MIRACLES& MOMENTS OF GRACEbrings 50 inspirational, true-life stories thattouch the heart.

InMIRACLES & MOMENTS OF GRACE, Nancy Kennedy brings together a notable

collection of compelling rst-person stories which come from the family and

military doctors, OB/GYNs, dentists, and missionary doctors who care for people

across this nation and beyond. These doctors are eyewitnesses to amazing displays

of divine intervention, whether in small moments of grace or through events

experienced as miracles. Their stories range from rescuing victims of the 9/11

terrorist attack on the Pentagon to the surprisingly joyful reaction of a mother

who delivered a Down Syndrome baby, and from a dentist relating how his work

on a missions trip touches the life of a Mongolian woman, to a hospice doctorsharing how a terrible secret kept for 50 years tortured a man in his nal days. Both

touching and tragic, these stories nd the extraordinary in everyday lives.

1. AUDIENCE: This book holds special appeal for the more than 4 million doctors,physicians, nurses, dentists, and other medical stawho were or are activelyinvolved in the medical eld. It will appeal even more to the families and friendsof these self-sacricing people.

2. BOOK IN A SERIES: Inspirational Stories from Doctors is the second in theMIRACLES & MOMENTS OF GRACE series, following the acclaimed Inspirational

Stories from Military Chaplains. Nancy brings to readers more touching stories,providing windows into the miraculous.

3. MEDIA SAVVY AUTHOR: Nancy has worked with and written for a number ofhigh-prole print and online publications, and she understands the needs of themedia. She has gotten the word out about her past books and articles throughpublic speaking and radio interviews, as well as through her online presencevia her website, Amazon.com author page, and her Facebook page. She will beactive in promoting this book, too.

MIRACLES & MOMENTSOF GRACE

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MARCH 201

Leafwood Publishers / World Bible

Translation Cente

ISBN 978-0-915547-86-

Trade paper $ 19.99

5.5 x 8.25

Category: Bible

Rights: world

Features the full-color illustrations of accomplished artist Paul Trice.

This complete Bible in an Easy-to-Read translation contains

40 full-color illustrations, and map. It provides an ideal wayfor parents to read Gods Word to their children, and forelementary school-aged children to read Gods Word forthemselves.

The Easy-to-Read Illustrated Childrens Bible was designed to give

families and churches a way to introduce Gods Word to children, so they

can understand the plan Jesus Christ has for their lives. As parents and their

children read from these pages, the simple words and colorful illustrations will

open up the truths of Scripture. Children will both see and hear many of the

great stories of the Bible.

Use this Easy-to-Read Childrens Bible in your home, your church, and as

a gift. The easy reading and captivating pictures will help children keep thesestories and divine truths in their hearts and minds for a lifetime.

About the Easy-to-Read Version (ERV)

The ERV was translated from the original Greek text of the New Testament

by a team of Greek scholars aided by reading specialists at the World Bible

Translation Center, Forth Worth, Texas. It oers a simple and easy reading

experience suitable for people of all ages. Whether they are beginning English

readers, speakers of English as a second language, children, or people who

prefer being read to, the ERV makes Gods Word directly accessible at any level.

The complete Bible at a level that children can read for themselves

Ideal for parents to read to their children

A perfect tool for Sunday schools, churches, and Vacation Bible Schools An ideal gift for children and families

CHILDRENSEASY-TO-READ BIBLE

World Bible Translation Center


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APRIL 201

Leafwood Publisher978-0-915547-71

Hardback $14.9

128 6.75 x 7.3

Category: Christian Inspiratio

Rights: World

A SCRAPBOOK OF MOTHERHOOD FIRSTS celebrates motherhoodmilestones in a collection of topics from conception to schooldays, and recipes to family fun days.

With nearly 150 years of collective mothering, Leslie, Trish, Terra, Cathy, and

Karen combine common sense, heartfelt advice, and humor to encourage young

women in their journey through motherhood. Through tips, stories, recipes, and

memories, these women bring faith-lled words of wisdom and insight.

As they did with the previous book in their giftbook series,A SCRAPBOOK

OF CHRISTMAS FIRSTS, these wonderful authors accent their writing with wit,

humor, joy and a faith in Christ that every mother will benet from.

1. AUDIENCE:A SCRAPBOOK OF MOTHERHOOD FIRSTSspeaks to moms-to-be allthe way to school-age moms. It is a giftbook of encouragement to womenfrom sisters, mothers, grandmothers, and friends.

2. ESTABLISHED AUTHORS: Each author has written for print and/or onlinenewspapers and magazines. They are authors and co-authors of worksincluding Chicken Soup for the Mother of Preschoolers Soul(Health, 2006),A

Still and Quiet Soul(Leafwood, 2011), and many others.

3. MEDIA SAVVY AUTHORS: These authors keep active blogs, and their workwith magazines, radio and television shows, and ministries give opportunityfor constant promotion of their publications.

Praise for title A SCRAPBOOK OF MOTHERHOOD FIRSTS

A Scrapbook of Motherhood Firsts is a heartwarming, practical, and fun book for

any mom looking for a quick respite in her day.Mary DeMuth, author ofYou CanRaise Courageous and Confident Kids

A SCRAPBOOK OFMOTHERHOOD FIRSTS


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APRIL 201

Leafwood Publisher

ISBN978-089112-103-

Trade paper $14.99

224 5.5 x 8.2

Category: Christian Living

Rights: World

Melanie Simpson graduated from Abilene Christian University with a Bachelor of Music

degree. She received the Teacher of the Year award from Katy ISD as an elementary music

teacher. Melanie has worn many professional hats: childrens minister, worship leader, event

coordinator, choir director, and currently, private teacher of piano and voice through her

business, Melanies Melody. She shares her adventures in her proudest role, motherhood, onher popular online blog: a-mothers-journey.blogspot.com. Melanie lives in Katy, Texas with

her husband of fourteen years, Michael, and their two children, Julia and Zeke.

A mothers life is lled with endless errands and cluttered

calendars. LIFES TOO SHORTFOR MOMS oers that breath offresh air, that moment of humor to keep the day moving andfocused on God.

A moms to-do list is a constant work-in-progress. Keeping up with family,

job responsibilities, and after school activities leaves little time for anything

else. Motherhood is no simple task. Moms strive to give their children moral

character, a strong sense of self-worth and self-discipline, and an unshakable

faith in the Lord. In the day-to-day work of a busy mother, it is easy to lose

sight of the big picture.

Melanie oers short, inspirational, quick-read stories about her life and

motherhood that reveal truths about the big picture. She invites readers to

think of it as lunch with your girlfriends. Through the laughter and tears ofthese touching stories, readers will discover that life is not about the mundane

chores of life, but is instead a life-long calling of God.

1. AUDIENCE: Though this book is written with motherhood in mind, itreaches out to all women. It is a great gift book for any woman needinglaughter and inspiration.

2. BOOK IN A SERIES: Following LIFES TOO SHORT TO MISS THE BIG PICTUREand LIFES TOO SHORT TO MISS THE BIG PICTURE FOR WOMEN, now there is abook for moms. This book continues the Christ-focused look at life throughsnapshots of lifes challenges and victories. Melanie brings to the seriesnew insights through the eyes of a mother.

Praise for LIFES TOO SHORT TO MISS THE BIG PIC TURE FOR MOMS

"Melanies chronicle of adventures common to moms everywhere is certain to

amuse, encourage and inspire every reader who answers to the title of Mom

or who has ever had one!Edward William Fudge, author

"Melanie Simpson is the voice of every mother. She oers her readers a witty,

insightful dose of reality, giving each Mommy an its not just me moment with

every chapter.Laura Norman, Merry Makers Inc.

LIFES TOO SHORT TO MISSTHE BIG PICTURE FOR MOMS

Melanie Simpson

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