New Releases November 2014 and introducing www.authenticmedia.co.uk Authentic Books – November 2014 Fields of Grace Faith, Friendship and the Day I Nearly Lost Everything Hannah Luce A deeply moving story of SUMMAry spirituality and friendship; Hannah Luce shares her extraordinary a plane crash, recovery childhood travelling the globe, evangelizing alongside her parents, and her time of ques- and discovery, from the tioning her faith. She shares the agonies arising daughter of preacher Ron from being the only survivor of a crash which killed her dearest friends and left her with Luce who co-founded severe burns, and how she has since found Teen Mania Ministries. resolution. HAnnAH LUCe is the founder of Mirror tree, a not-for-profit organization devoted to re-integrating refugees who have ‘This riveting personal account endured the horrors of rape, is not for sissies, yet it deftly genocide, civil wars, and conveys the beauty and depth of other traumas by funding educational research to love and faith among friends.’ improve their lives. She lives in Chicago. November 2014 // £9.99 Booklist KEY POINTS MORE INFO... • Autobiography of the daughter of a well-known American Written with robin gaby Fisher, the author of New York Times bestseller preacher After the Fire, who has twice been a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in • gives insights into the difficulties faced by post-traumatic Feature Writing. stress and burns victims • Shows how we each have to find our own relationship withg od ‘gripping . a calamitous, fascinating memoir, written with surprising spiritual sophistication . Luce’s story serves as a tragic microcosm for MArketing an entire generation finding a faith of their own.’ • Sample to key media for interviews and excerpt publication • Profile through social media platforms Publishers Weekly tArget AUDienCe ‘i am astounded by Hannah’s will to live . inspiring and giving others • Lovers of autobiographies the strength to question, listen and endure.’ • those unsure of their beliefs Jessica Buchanan, author of impossible odds • Anyone seeking a better understanding of a trauma victim ALSO AVAILABLE: ISBN // 9781780781259 PRICE // £9.99 PAGES // 304 pp Ebook also FORMAT // 216 mm x 140 mm Paperback available Category // Biography BISAC // BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY/Personal Memoirs (BIO026000) RIGHTS // UK & British Commonwealth (exc. Canada) RELEASE // November 2014 To Heaven and Back 9781780780511 £8.99 UK Trade Order Line: +44 (0) 1908 268500 Web Orders: www.authenticmedia.co.uk Authentic Books – November 2014 30 Days with John A Devotional Journey with the Disciple emily owen A 30-day devotional based SUMMAry on the ‘diary’ of John the A 30-day look at ‘John’s diary’. With thought- disciple, expounded in provoking points, prayers and questions for the reader, we are encouraged to look at Christ and a few sentences, with life from his friend John’s perspective and so Bible verses, prayer and a question ourselves. each day begins with the diary extract and is then beautifully unpacked. memo. Short, simple, but encouraging, uplifting and helpful for personal packs a punch. growth and contemplation. ‘The diary story is so good you will want to sneak a look at tomorrow, and the next day. Resist that temp- eMiLy oWen was tation! Emily will give you plenty diagnosed with neurofibro- to chew on for one day at a time. matosis at the age of 16, Steadily the Bible character and the which has resulted in numer- goodness of God will get under your ous operations and has skin and become part of you. So go left her deaf. She speaks on, get hooked on your daily dose.’ regularly at various meetings and events, both Christian and secular, and enjoys The Venerable Bob Jackson, former sharing her life experiences. She is a trustee of the Archdeacon of Walsall November 2014 // £4.99 neuro Foundation. KEY POINTS MORE INFO... • 30 themed devotions Many people find it difficult to commit to and stick with daily Bible • A creative insight into the life of a well-known Bible character reading and this series is an ideal way to start. • Short daily devotions, ideal for those who are pressed for time MArketing • Sample to key media for interviews and excerpt publication • Profile through social media platforms tArget AUDienCe • those looking for devotional books • those wanting an insight into Bible characters ALSO AVAILABLE: ISBN // 9781860249365 PRICE // £4.99 PAGES // 96 pp Ebook also FORMAT // 176 mm x 123 mm Paperback available Category // Devotions BISAC // RELIGION/Christian Life/Devotional (REL012020) RIGHTS // World RELEASE // November 2014 30 Days with Mary 30 Days with Elijah 9781860249358 9781860249372 £4.99 £4.99 UK Trade Order Line: +44 (0) 1908 268500 Web Orders: www.authenticmedia.co.uk Authentic Books – November 2014 What I Wish My Mother Had Told Me About Marriage Unlocking 10 Secrets to a Thriving Marriage greg and Julie gorman Provides 10 surprising SUMMAry secrets to start marriage Do you desire greater intimacy in your off on the right track, relationship? Long for a deeper connection where loyalty and devotion abounds? Want kick-start a stalled your marriage to thrive – not just survive? marriage or re-energize Whether you’re about to say your wedding vows or have celebrated your golden a good one. anniversary, What I Wish My Mother Had Told Me About Marriage provides irreplaceable insights and unparalleled certainties to awaken greater connection and friendship in your marriage. greg AnD JULie ‘With conviction and humility, gorMAn are the founders Julie and Greg dare to go of Fyi (For your inspiration), after the issues that all too often a faith-based organization destroy what could otherwise be committed to providing life-transforming content a thriving, beautiful marriage.’ and coaching. they write, Susie Larson, American national produce, and host weekly broadcasts, and are radio host, speaker, author of certified by Dr John C. Maxwell as executive Your Beautiful Purpose. November 2014 // £8.99 coaches and trainers. KEY POINTS MORE INFO... • Provides 10 surprising secrets to start marriage off on the right Life is an amazing journey, one that should be enjoyed and savoured track, kick-start a stalled marriage, or re-energize a good one – but sometimes that’s easier said than done. greg and Julie gorman • Highly recommended by more than 20 bestselling authors and transparently share their story in an authentic, inspiring way and reveal Christian leaders including Shannon ethridge, Shaunti ten truths that transformed their relationship. What I Wish My Mother Feldhahn and greg Smalley Had Told Me About Marriage will inspire readers to join hands with their spouse, to renew and refresh their love, and believe for god’s absolute MArketing best. • Sample to key media for interviews and extract publication • Profile through social media platforms tArget AUDienCe • Married couples looking to re-energize their marriage • Couples planning to get married ALSo AV iLABLe: ISBN // 9781780781273 PRICE // £8.99 PAGES // 256 pp Ebook also FORMAT // 216 mm x 140 mm Paperback available Category // Relationships BISAC // RELIGION/Christian Life/Love & Marriage (REL012050) RIGHTS // World RELEASE // November 2014 What I Wish My Mother Had Told Me About Men 9781780781112 £7.99 UK Trade Order Line: +44 (0) 1908 268500 Web Orders: www.authenticmedia.co.uk Authentic Kids – November 2014 God Knows All About Me Author: Claire Page illustrator: Claire Fennell A charming SUMMAry inspirational With stunning illustrations and gentle, rhyming padded board text, this padded board book is perfect for reading with young children to reinforce their book which faith, teaching them that god is always present. teaches When they are happy, sad, good or bad, god knows all about them. children that God knows all CLAire PAge is the author of many books and about them. Bible resources for both children and adults, including Celebrations!, And Now for my 43rd Point and Jonah and the Big Fish. She lives in oxfordshire, england, with husband nick. November 2014 // £5.99 SAMPLe PAgeS KEY POINTS • Stunning illustrations that are full of whimsical humour • Perfect for parents and children to read together • Padded board book format is comfortable for little hands to hold MArketing • review copies to key media tArget AUDienCe • Ages 0+ ALSo AV iLABLe: ISBN // 9781860249501 PRICE // £5.99 PAGES // 26 pp FORMAT // 210 mm x 210 mm Padded Board Book Category // Read To Me (Age 1-4) BISAC // JUVENILE NONFICTION/Religious/Christian/ Early Readers (JNF049200) God Made Me This Way RIGHTS // UK, Australia and New Zealand 9781860249471 RELEASE // November 2014 £5.99 UK Trade Order Line: +44 (0) 1908 268500 Web Orders: www.authenticmedia.co.uk Authentic Music – November 2014 Beauty and the Beet VeggieTales Beauty and the Beet is a twist on the classic Beauty and the Beast story and its theme is unconditional love. Mirabelle (voiced by country music recording artist Kellie Pickler) and her travelling family band, the Veggie Tones, are determined to make their next gig at Vegetable Square Garden. On their journey a fierce winter snowstorm hits and the family gets stuck at a run-down resort. Mr Beet, the grumpy manager makes them sing – and clean – for their supper. Why is Mr Beet such a beast? And can Mirabelle’s kindness change him? Find out in this hilarious and heart-warming VeggieTales story of unconditional love. KEY POINTS • The No 1. Christian children’s DVD series of all time • Teaches children about unconditional love • Based on the story of Beauty and the Beast TargeT auDieNCe • ages 4+ MARKETING • Sampled to key media for review • Promotion through social media channels ALSO AVAILABLE: ISBN // 5060256821526 PRICE // £9.99 FORMAT // DVD STYLE // Children’s RIGHTS // UK & ROI RELEASE // November 2014 Celery Night Fever Veggies in Space: The Fennel McLarry and the Stinky Cheese DVD: 5060256821458 £9.99 Frontier Battle DVD: 5060256821397 £9.99 DVD: 5060256820932 £9.99 UK Trade Order Line: +44 (0)1908 268500 Web orders: authenticmedia.co.uk Authentic Music – November 2014 Jesus Hokey Pokey Colin Buchanan The brand new recording from Colin Buchanan Australia’s No.