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Focuses on several companies in the U.S. that can be considered as ideal for investing in. Nashville, Tennessee-based Thomas Nelson Publishers, a publishing company which prints and sells more bibles than any other company in the U.S.; Overview of the price of labor in the U.S.; Stock-exchange performance of Cooper Tire & Rubber; Reasons that make Houston, Texas-based Team Inc.'s stocks impervious to bad news or developments in the stock market; Tips for investors from George Brown of Brown & Co., a securities corporation based in Boston, Massachusetts.

The article features the insights from highly successful chief executive officers (CEOs) regarding their success in business. Thomas Nelson Publishing Inc. CEO Michael Hyatt believes that responsiveness shows how people follow through on what they promise to do, without having to be continually pushed and reminded. Sydney Bridge Climb founder and chairman Paul Cave states that business is a marathon and once a course of action is committed, anyone needs to see it through.

Profiles five U.S. chief information officers who employ blogging and enjoy its many advantages. Phil Windley, former chief information officer for the state of Utah; Michael Pusateri, vice president of engineering at Disney-ABC Television Group; Grady Booch from IBM Rational; Michael Hyatt, corporate counsel for Christian-book publisher, Thomas Nelson Inc.; Alan Meckler from Jupitermedia Corp.

Focuses on Bible magazines, or biblezines, and how they are reworking the word of God. Excerpt of rap lyrics, a modern-day interpretation of New Testament verses, offered by "Real," from Christian publisher Thomas Nelson Inc.; Examples of biblezines for women, teenage girls and teenage boys; How "Real" targets young hip-hop fans; Belief of Thomas Nelson that the biblezines are a way to lure young readers to God's word; Background on the launch of "Real."

The article discusses Lebanese businessman Sam Moore owner of publishing firm Thomas Nelson Inc. as of November 26, 1979. The author focuses on Moore's first job as a Bible seller, the company's profits and earnings per share, and latest product the New King James version of the Bible which uses modern language. Also commented on are Moore's future projects, including religious and children's encyclopedias.

The article presents news related to the economic issues around the world. There is a concern at Viacom International Inc. about reducing the company's $8 billion debt load. The company's chief executive officer Sumner Redstone just wrapped up a deal to sell half of USA Networks to Seagram for $1.7 billion. Among the biggest problems faced by Vietnam is the value of the dong, the national currency. Vietnamese bureaucrats allowed the dong exchange rate to fall by a stingy 15% against the dollar. Sam Moore, the chief executive officer of the world's largest Bible publisher, Thomas Nelson Inc., has just forked over $50,000 to settle charges that he manipulated his company's stock in July 1995.

The article focuses on Sam Moore of Bible publishing company Thomas Nelson Inc. who suffered badly after straying from his religious niche market. Behind his success with Thomas Nelson lies a brush with the devil. In the mid-1980s Moore, like many successful small businessmen, decided to expand beyond his profitable niche. Moore assumed that he could increase profits by printing Bibles himself in the new printing facilities rather than contacting out the print jobs. But his timing was terrible. The U.S. dollar showed its muscle in 1984 and 1985, and competitors flooded the U.S. with inexpensive Bibles printed in the Far East and Great Britain.

Best known as a Bible publisher, two-century-old Thomas Nelson is branching out from its Christian roots to secular titles, ranging from gardening to business. Nelson has struck a three-cookbook deal with famed chef Wolfgang Puck, for instance. Sidoti & Co. analyst Robert Skloff believes the mix bodes well for shareholders. Nelson's titles can be found all over, from cornucopia retailer Wal-Mart Stores to booksellers Barnes & Noble and Borders. The stock has doubled from a year ago, though it has backed off its $29 high during the Eastertime run of Mel Gibson's "Passion of the Christ."

Reports on the growing popularity of magazines and books for Christian teenagers. New edition of the New Testament from publisher Thomas Nelson called "Revolve," which combines makeup and dating tips with Biblical text; Titles from Zondervan, including "Revolution: The Bible for Teen Guys," and "True Images: The Bible for Teen Girls;" Reasons why publishers are trying to appeal to teens.

The article offers information on mission of divisional leadership team led by HarperCollins Christian Publishing's (HCCP) president Mark Schoenwald to unite religious publishing powerhouses Thomas Nelson and Zondervan. It mentions that Schoenwald they will be transparent in all their decisions wherein the team first formulate a mission statement. It notes that Schoenwald is positive about the domestic book sales of the division.

The article focuses on work of HarperCollins Christian Publishing (HCCP). It discusses first 100 days of HCCP in which 12 teams were made each having three charges including defining the business area operated, imagining the structure of new division, and considering forces that harm business. It states that a new divisional leadership team was announced on September 5, 2012 with goal to continue publishing at the publishing firms including Thomas Nelson Inc. and the company Zondervan.

An interview with freeze-drying experts including Yves Mayeresse of Manufacturing Center, Steven Nail of Baxter Pharmaceutical Solutions LLC, and Henning Gieseler of Freeze Drying Focus Group is presented. Nail says their quality by design (QbD) of freeze drying relies on tunable diode laser absorption spectroscopy (TDLAS). Gieseler says both process factors and critical formulations should be considered space design of freeze dry. Mayeresse adds that space design must be based on risk analysis.

Presents a narration of the author related to the fund of "Channels" magazine. Statement that the funds have recovered in the current month from its three month decline; Acknowledgement that stock in Thomas Nelson Publishers Inc. has gone up 32 percent in the five weeks; Disclosure regarding the financial rise in the fresh broiler contracts; Revealment that the total funds are over 116 billion dollars; Description of sources through, which income is be received.

The article reports on Thomas Nelson Inc.'s plan to launch a version of the Bible in modern English language. Topics covered include Thomas Nelson chairman and president Sam Moore's expectation to sell 500,000 copies in the first year of publication and the involvement of well-known religious leaders in the writing of this Bible version including Jerry Falwekk of Moral Majority Inc., members of the laity and 117 other conservative religious scholars.

Informs that Christian book and music publisher Thomas Nelson is experiencing financial difficulties in 1996. The company saying it will run red ink for the fiscal year ending March 31st; Stock woes; Examples of the overexpansion and management blunders that have plagued the once dominant company.

This section offers news briefs related to the publishing industry. A majority stake in Thomas Nelson was acquired by an investor group led by Kohlberg & Company. Figures from the U.S. Census Bureau showed a drop in bookstore sales in April 2010. Revenue at the Nebraska Book Co. dropped to 605.5 million U.S. dollars in the fiscal year 2010.

This section offers news briefs on the publishing industry. Filmmaker Ang Lee with Focus Features chief executive James Schamus have signed a deal with Square One Publishers to produce a movie about the Woodstock Festival based on the memoir of Elliot Tiber. Bookstore sales jumped 11.3% in February, to $1.13 billion, bringing the two-month total to $3.40 billion. A companywide downsizing resulted in the elimination of about 60 positions at Thomas Nelson.

The article reports on issues and events related to book publishing business in the U.S. as of February 2006. Sales and operating income of HarperCollins Publishers Inc. increase in the second quarter ended December 31, 2005. Sales of Thomas Nelson Publishers Inc. for the third quarter ended December 31, 2005 also increase. MediaTech Capital has been hired by MediaBay Inc. to explore strategic options.

Presents news briefs on the publishing industry in the U.S. as of May 23, 2005. Establishment of a propriety and bargain merchandise unit of Ingram Book Group; Profits posted by Thomas Nelson for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2005; Net loss reported by MediaBay; Award received by novelist Olivia Birdsall.

The article presents news briefs relating to the book publishing industry as of May 13, 2013. It comments on the first quarter sales revenue for publishing company Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (HMH). The acquisition of distribution rights for content from publishers Thomas Nelson and Zondervan by Brilliance Audio is discussed. Brenda Knight has been named as the publisher of Cleis Press and Viva Editions.

The article presents book industry news briefs for July 2012 on topics including the purchase of religious book publisher Thomas Nelson by the publisher HarperCollins, the 2013 BookExpo America trade show, and the appointment of Lisa Holton as president of the nonprofit Classroom Inc.

Discusses the rise of licensing activity in the Christian publishing industry. Outcome of the Precious Moments licensed books of Thomas Nelson; Information on Christian publishers that have authorized the use of their brands in other product categories; Success of the VeggieTales Christian property.

Focuses on the emerging teenage market for spirituality in the bookselling market. Value of the teenagers' influence in annual family spending; Approach taken by Thomas Nelson Incorporated's Extreme for Jesus line of books and Bible toward the teenage market; Line created by Inner Traditions Inc. in the fall 2000 to address the alternative religion trend among teenagers.

The article presents news briefs related to the audio book industry. Hachette Audio and BBC Audiobooks America will enter a partnership wherein the latter will become the exclusive library distributor of various audio titles from the former. Thomas Nelson will soon release the final installment of its dramatic presentation of the New King James Version of the Bible.

Focuses on the Christian book publishers that participated at the 51st annual CBA International Convention, held in New Orleans, Louisiana, on July 8-13, 2000. Resignation of Rolf Zettersten at Thomas Nelson Books; Four emerging directions for Nelson Books; Two Roman Catholic book publishers that expressed satisfaction with the show.

The article presents anecdotes and briefs from the publishing and book industry. The anthology "Not Quite What I Was Planning" will be published by publisher HarperCollins Publishers Inc. Author Tun Desem Waringin employed a marketing campaign consisting of dropping rupiah from the back of a plane into the city of Serang, Indonesia. A Michigan man is suing the publisher Thomas Nelson Publishing Inc. and Zondervan for discrimination against gays.

The article presents a selection of news briefs related to religion and politics. Keith Ellison, the first U.S. Representative to practice Islam, is quoted commenting on his oath-swearing practices. Thomas Nelson Publishers, Inc., of Nashville, Tennessee, intends to no longer publish writers who do not profess the Nicene Creed. Grand Canyon National Park workers have been instructed not to comment on the geological age of the canyon, to avoid offending fundamentalists.

Reports on the decision of Gabelli Asset Management Co. to sell some of its shares in the Christian book publisher Thomas Nelson Inc. (TNI). Share price of TNI; Impact of the consolidation in the Christian book publishing industry on TNI; Amount of sales posted by TNI in 2003.

Profiles Thomas Nelson Publishers in Nashville, Tenn. and how they are the only independent, publicly owned company left among the nation;s leading religious publishers. Nelson publishes six of the eight major Bible translations; 21 percent increase in net revenues over fiscal 1989; History of the company; Early growth in the Christian Booksellers Association; Trade publisher specializing in religious books; Insights from the stores; President Sam Moore.

Looks at Word Inc.'s involvement in the country music scene as of November 1996. The establishment in 1995 of Word Nashville; A distribution agreement between Word, a predominantly Christian music label, and Sony Nashville; Projects by Skip Ewing and Collin Raye; Background on Word's efforts to enter the country market; Comments from Word President Roland Lundy.