Monday, December 07, 2009

Value Gifts for the Holiday Season Blog Tour

Who doesn't love to save money? Who doesn't love books? Here are some great suggestions for holiday gift giving on a budget. Special thanks to Waterbrook Multnomah for review copies of two of the books, which I will review tomorrow.

In tough times discover…99 Ways (times six) to thrive!

Colorado Springs, CO The Waterbrook Multnomah Publishing Group introduces 99times six…practical and up-to-date ways to help families flourish despite present economic challenges, priced at just $5.99 per book (WaterBrook Press, July 21, 2009). These books are not only timely, but also inexpensive enough to fit into everyone’s tightening budget.

  • 99 Ways to Entertain Your Family for Free!99 Ways to Entertain Your Family for Free (ISBN-13: 978-0-307-45836-0)

by Mack Thomas, bestselling author of The First Step Bible and father of five.

99 Ways to Stretch Your Home BudgetOffers activities and events sure to entertain and educate family members of all ages.

  • 99 Ways to Stretch Your Home Budget (ISBN-13:978-0-307-45841-4)

by Cheri Gillard, nurse and mother of quadruplets.

99 Ways to Increase Your IncomePractical ideas on how families can save money around the house.

  • 99 Ways to Increase Your Income (ISBN-13:978-0-307-45839-1)

by Frank Martin, successful entrepreneur and author of over sixteen books.

99 Ways to Build Job SecurityProvides tips to generate more cash, and rebuild or supplement an income,

while hanging on to existing dollars.

  • 99 Ways to Build Job Security (ISBN-13:978-0-307-45840-7)

99 Ways to Fight Worry and Stressby Gary Nowinski, veteran in corporate management and downsizing.

Introduces key strategies to help employees keep their jobs during economic

cutbacks.

  • 99 Ways to Fight Worry and Stress (ISBN-13: 978-0-307-45837-7)

by Elsa Kok Colopy, Associate Editor for Focus on the Family Publications.

Presents skills to guard rest, dream a little, and dive into truth and more.

  • 99 Bible Promises for Tough Times (ISBN-13:978-0-307-45838-4)

by Randy Petersen, seasoned author of more than fifty books and Bible studies.

Gives encouraging and wise words found in Scripture to mediate upon.

Written for families and individuals who are hoping to not only survive but thrive, during tough times. These value-packed, applicable resources offer relevant and reliable insights to endure the current economic downturn, and are sure to appeal to families in all stages of life.

Don’t Let Relationships Suffer Because of the Economy

Colorado Springs, CO— Just because the economy is suffering doesn’t mean relationships have to suffer, too. The ValueNon-Fiction Line (September 15, 2009) offers insightful books on love, marriage, relationships and personal growth. At just $6.99, WaterBrook Press is offering readers on the most limited budgets, valuable resources to help them grow and succeed in their personal lives. Titles include:

More Than A Match (ISBN: 978-1-4000-7489-1) by relationship experts, Michael & Amy Smalley, marriage and family counselors who demystify the science behind compatibility tests to help singles in search of love recognize when the right relationship comes along. They also reveal the specific skills that can transform an ideal match into a lasting love.

Fool Proofing Your Life (ISNB: 978-0-307-45848-3) by Jan Silvious, Precept Ministries (Kay Arthur) radio co-host discusses how attempts at coping with difficult people often fails, because they are what the Bible refers to as “fools.” Silvious provides tools to help readers get along and conduct relationships in a way that honors God, while preserving their own sanity.

How to Act Right When Your Spouse Acts Wrong (ISBN: 978-0-307-45849-0)

by Leslie Vernick, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 25 years experience, reveals how God uses the imperfections, difference and sins of a spouse to help anyone become more like Christ.

What Women Don’t Know and Men Don’t Tell You (ISBN: 978-0-307-45850-6)

by Michelle McKinney Hammond, best-selling author, speaker, singer and co-host, with Joel A. Brooks, Jr., senior pastor of Christian Life Center, clears up misperceptions, providing women with the information they need to succeed in a lasting male-female relationship ─ both while waiting and after the wait is over.

The Value Non–Fiction Line provides readers with invaluable resources at a low cost, and offers priceless insights to help build meaningful relationship.

1 comment:

Teri Lynne Underwood said...

Great list, Pattie! And thanks for this info!!!