Tony Evans and Michelle Stimpson Top October 2010 BCNN1/BCBC National Bestsellers List

Dallas, TX (PRWEB) October 11, 2010

Bestselling authors, Tony Evans (Between a Rock and a Hard Place--Nonfiction) and Michelle Stimpson (The Last Temptation--Fiction) lead the bestsellers list of Black Christian authors on the October 2010 edition of the Black Christian News/Black Christian Book Company National Bestsellers List.

The next BCNN1/BCBC Bestsellers List will be published on Monday, November 1, 2010.

October 2010 Top 50 Black Christian Bestsellers List (Non-fiction)

1. Between a Rock and a Hard Place, by Tony Evans (Moody) - Only $ 9.99

2. The Mentor Leader, by Tony Dungy (Tyndale) - Only $ 24.99

3. Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story (Zondervan) - Only $ 6.29

4. Commanding Your Morning by Cindy Trimm (Charisma House) - Only $ 12.79

5. DO Something! by Miles McPherson (Baker Books) - Only $ 15.99

6. One in a Million, by Priscilla Shirer (B&H Books) - Only $ 14.99

7. Prayers That Bring Change, by Kimberly Daniels (Charisma House) - Only $ 14.99

8. The Power to Prosper, by Michelle Singletary (Zondervan) - Only $ 14.99

9. Reposition Yourself by T. D. Jakes (Atria) - Only $ 14.99

10. Understanding the Purpose and Power of Prayer, by Myles Munroe (Whitaker House) - Only $ 11.04

October 2010 Top 50 Black Christian Bestsellers List (Fiction)

1. The Last Temptation by Michelle Stimpson (Kensington Publishing) - Only $ 14.00

2. Be Careful What You Pray For, by Kimberla Lawson Roby (Harper Collins) - Only $ 23.99

3. Sins of the Mother, by Victoria Christopher Murray (Simon & Schuster/Touchstone) - Only $ 15.00

4. Holy Rollers by ReShonda Tate Billingsley (Simon & Schuster) - Only $ 10.20

5. The Ideal Wife, by Jacquelin Thomas (Simon & Schuster) - Only $ 14.00

6. Up at the College by Michele Andrea Bowen (Grand Central Publishing) - Only $ 13.99

7. Speak To My Heart by Stacy Hawkins Adams (Baker Publishing) - Only $ 6.00

8. A Love for Tomorrow by Vanessa Miller (Whitaker House) - Only $ 9.99

9. Strongholds by Vanessa Davis Griggs (Kensington Publishing) - Only $ 15.00

10. Destined, by Patricia Haley (Simon & Schuster) - Only $ 14.00

October 2010 Top 50 Black Christian Independent Publishers Bestsellers List (Non-fiction)

1. The Power in the Local Church, by Kevin Wayne Johnson (Writing for the Lord) - Only $ 19.95

2. Letters to Young Black Men, by Daniel Whyte III (Torch Legacy Publications) - Only $ 8.99

3. World War Me, by Jamal Bryant (Empowerment Publishing House) - Only $ 15.99

4. Successfully Raising Grandchildren, by Kevin D. Barnes Sr (Torch Legacy Publications) - Only $ 11.99

5. Life Illustrated, by Jeffrey Johnson (St. Paul Press) - Only $ 17.99

6. Coming Out Straight: Understanding and Healing Homosexuality, by Richard Cohen (IHF) - Only $ 16.95

7. The Busy People's Bible Study Plan, by Bertram Melbourne (Urban Ministries) - Only $ 14.95

8. The General's Lady by Charlene Curry (Believe Books) - Only $ 11.99

9. Lord, I'm Ready to Be a Wife, by Christine Pembleton (Josephine Communications) - Only $ 12.99

10. Healing Our Broken Village, by Dr. Frederick D. Haynes, III (St. Paul Press) - Only $ 12.99

October 2010 Top 50 Black Christian Independent Publishers Bestsellers List (Fiction)

1. Forgiven, by Vanessa Miller (Urban Christian) - Only $ 14.95

2. Scandalous Truth, by Monica P. Carter (Urban Christian) - Only $ 11.75

3. Forsaken, by Vanessa Miller (Urban Christian) - Only $ 14.95

4. The Sunday Morning Wife by Pamela D. Rice (Peace in the Storm Publishing) - Only $ 15.00

5. The Midnight Clear: An Anthology, by Kendra Norman-Bellamy (KNB Publications) - Only $ 14.95

6. Me, Myself and Him, by E.N. Joy (Urban Christian) - Only $ 6.99

7. A Woman's Revenge by Tiffany Warren, Sherri Lewis, and Rhonda McKnight (3 Sisters Books) - Only $ 15.00

8. The Rose of Jericho by Vanessa Davis Griggs (Free to Soar) - Only $ 12.95

9. The List, by Sherri Lewis (Urban Books) - Only $ 14.95

10. In the Midst of It All by Tiffany L. Warren (Grand Central Publishing) - Only $ 13.99

October 2010 Top 50 Black Christian E-BOOK Bestsellers List (Non-Fiction)

1. The Mentor Leader by Tony Dungy (Tyndale House Publishers)

2. Left to Tell by Immaculee Ilibagiza (Hay House)

3. Come On People by Bill Cosby & Alvin F. Poussaint (Thomas Nelson)

4. Expect to Win by Carla Harris (Plume)

5. Gifted Hands by Ben Carson (Zondervan)

6. Uncle Sam's Plantation by Star Parker (W Publishing Group)

7. Discerning the Voice of God: How to Recognize When God Speaks by Priscilla Shirer (Moody Publishers)

8. DO Something!: Make Your Life Count by Miles McPherson (Baker Books)

9. Commanding Your Morning by Cindy Trimm (Charisma House)

10. Why Not You? by Valorie Burton (WaterBrook Press)

October 2010 Top 50 Black Christian E-BOOK Bestsellers List (Fiction)

1. The Sunday Morning Wife by Pamela D. Rice (Peace in the Storm)

2. Be Careful What You Pray For, by Kimberla Lawson Roby (HarperCollins)

3. A Deep Dark Secret by Kimberla Lawson Roby (HarperCollins)

4. The Pastor's Woman by Jacquelin Thomas (Kimani)

5. Sins of the Mother, by Victoria Christopher Murray (Touchstone)

6. The Best of Everything by Kimberla Lawson Roby (HarperCollins)

7. The Ideal Wife by Jacquelin Thomas (Pocket)

8. Samson by Jacquelin Thomas (Pocket)

9. Holy Rollers by ReShonda Tate Billingsley (Pocket)

10. Strongholds by Vanessa Davis Griggs (Dafina)

Click Here to view the rest of the Top 50 Black Christian Bestsellers List: http://www.bcnn1.com/bs/october2010/

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In October 2010, THE GYM of Armonk Raises Funds to Combat Breast Cancer

Armonk, NY (PRWEB) September 29, 2010

THE GYM of Armonk, a premier fitness center and health club in Westchester County, has long supported cancer-related causes. After the success of last Octobers Breast Cancer Awareness Month events, the Armonk-based fitness facility will again raise funds to help combat the devastating disease with the goal of exceeding last years total donation of $ 5,000. To help meet its target, THE GYM is partnering with Support Connection, a breast and ovarian cancer non-profit organization in Yorktown Heights, to sponsor a special month-long series of events to educate the community regarding breast cancer prevention, treatment and support options.

According to the Westchester County Health Department, breast cancer kills more Westchester women than any other type of cancer except for respiratory-related cancers. Annual incidence rates of cancer have increased during recent years in the United States, though mortality rates have decreased, due in part to the influence of awareness, education and improved treatment. In 2009, an estimated 192,370 new cases of invasive breast cancer were diagnosed in women in the U.S., along with 62,280 new cases of non-invasive breast cancer.

Founded in 1996, Support Connection provides one-on-one peer counseling, workshops, wellness classes, public education outreach and referral services to women diagnosed with breast and ovarian cancer along with friends and families in Westchester, Putnam and Dutchess counties. Their toll-free support and information line (1-800-532-4290) helps people across the United States. With Support Connection, no one living with breast or ovarian cancer has to face the condition alone.

Support Connection is so grateful that THE GYM has again decided to partner with our organization for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, said Katherine Quinn, Executive Director of Support Connection. These events play an important role in raising awareness among Westchester County residents and allow us to reach out to members of the community who might be in need of our support.

National Breast Cancer Awareness Month activities held at THE GYM are open to members and non-members alike. All proceeds from the following events (except where noted) will directly benefit Support Connection:

Support Connection Spin-A-Thon

Wednesday, October 6

Spin classes throughout the day will be set at a suggested $ 25 donation per bike/per class. All ability levels are welcome.*

Sage Yoga Class

Sunday, October 17 10:30 a.m.

Susan Rubin, yoga specialist, will conduct this class in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The class will be set at a suggested $ 25 donation per person. All ability levels are welcome.*

Spa Day at the escape spa

Monday, October 18

The escape spa at THE GYM will offer discounts on a 50-minute massage and a 50-minute classic facial. A portion of the proceeds will be donated directly to Support Connection.

Youth Basketball Games

Saturday, October 23 2:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m.

Three 45-minute games will be offered. The 2:00 p.m. game will be held for kids age six and seven. The 3:00 p.m. game will be for eight and nine year olds. The 4:00 p.m. game is for participants ages 10 and 11. Suggested donation will be $ 25 per child/per game. All ability levels are welcome.*

Taste of the Towns

Tuesday, October 26 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Join us for this fundraising event as restaurants, bakeries, boutiques, and many other businesses from around the area team up to combat breast cancer. Experience the offerings from the areas finest merchants as they set up shop at THE GYM. Enjoy an adult night out filled with music, a silent auction, drinks, great food and more. Actor, Danny Aiello will be making a special appearance. $ 25 event ticket, go to http://www.firstgiving.com/thegym to purchase online; $ 35 at the door; Adults Only. *

Pink Hair Extensions

Wednesdays, Oct. 6, 13, 20 and 27: 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Thursdays, Oct. 7, 14, 21 and 28: 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Building on the success of last years hair extensions promotion, THE GYMs escape spa will offer Pink Hair Extensions every Wednesday and Thursday throughout the month. The extensions are offered for a $ 10 donation.*

Pink Shake

Available everyday at the Juice Bar

The Juice Bar will offer a special "Breast Cancer Awareness Shake" - Strawberry Protein, Non-Fat Yogurt and Strawberries.

*All proceeds will be donated directly to Support Connection.

About Support Connection

Support Connection, Inc. is a 501 (C) (3) not-for-profit organization that provides free, confidential support services and programs to people affected by breast and ovarian cancer. Founded in 1996, Support Connection is based in Yorktown Heights, N.Y., but through their toll-free hotline and website they serve people throughout the country. Services include: One-on-one peer counseling and support groups, offering women the opportunity to connect with other cancer survivors; ongoing wellness classes; Holistic health workshops; public educational programs; information; referral services and a toll-free cancer information and support hotline (1-800-532-4290.) Support groups and other programs are often offered outside of business hours at convenient locations in Westchester, Putnam, and Dutchess counties. To learn more, visit http://www.supportconnection.org or call (914) 962-6402.

About THE GYM of Armonk

THE GYM is a complete lifestyle and fitness center, designed to promote healthy living in a first class atmosphere. Its unique approach integrates specialized training programs with nutrition and weight management counseling for total body conditioning and optimal fitness. THE GYM is known for its superior quality equipment, expert staff and special amenities, including a clothing boutique, juice bar, spa and child play area. The staffs attentive service and the facilitys array of programs and services provide guests with a state-of-the-art experience. THE GYM is located on 99 Business Park Drive, Armonk, NY 10504. Please visit http://www.GetToTheGym.com/Armonk or call (914) 219-1601.

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Bellarmine Museum of Art Opens to the Public at Fairfield University October 25

Fairfield, CT (Vocus) October 1, 2010

With the long-awaited public opening of the Bellarmine Museum of Art scheduled for October 25, Fairfield University introduces a permanent sanctuary for its growing art collection and future exhibitions. Museum hours will be Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., while the University is in session.

The museum, built at a cost of $ 3.2 million, will be a dynamic new center of learning for all of its constituencies, including students of all ages and stages, art professionals and members of the general public. The Bellarmine also maintains collegial ties with the larger museum community, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art/the Cloisters Museum and the Acropolis Museum in Athens. The loans and gifts that these, and other, institutions have made to the Museum have enhanced its core permanent collection, facilitating a remarkable breadth of display for a museum of the Bellarmine's size. It is expected that this architectural gem, which comprises three galleries and an ancillary corridor, will become both a cultural destination and an invaluable resource for art-loving residents and visitors in the area.

The month of October begins a whirlwind of receptions and campus events to celebrate the museums opening. There will be a private, special reception on Thursday, Oct. 14 to which members of the art community, press and special friends of the University have been invited. On Monday, Oct. 25 at 10 a.m., the Bellarmine Museum of Art will open its doors to the public.

Jill Deupi, J.D., Ph.D., assistant professor of art history in Fairfields Department of Visual and Performing art and director of the Bellarmine Museum of Art, has expansive educational plans for the museum. There is no doubt that the Bellarmine Museum will substantially enhance the art history program and all that it has to offer. With the works of art located in one central location that features an onsite multi-media smART classroom, the process of hands-on learning will rise to a new level.

Deupi is currently working on stratagems that include docents, outreach and K-12 arts education encompassing a wide range of activities. Her colleague in this endeavor is New Canaan resident and docent at the Yale Center for British Art Kathleen Leitao, whose son Daniel is a junior at Fairfield. Among their plans is the reservation of one Saturday each month for family art-based activities.

Jim Childress, FAIA and Stephen Holmes, AIA of Centerbrook Architects and Planners of Centerbrook, Conn. transformed a utilitarian storage area into an elegant yet functional space. Childress said that the thick concrete walls in the catacomb-like basement of the original mansion conveyed a sense of mystery. If you step through the small basement door of the lobby, you discover a place of refuge away from the world, he said. The gallery form we designed was inspired by an almost complete cruciform plan that we discovered in the basement.

The main gallery, The Frank and Clara Meditz Gallery, named in honor of the parents of the lead donor to the project, University Trustee John Meditz 70, evokes an early Christian basilica in plan and will showcase ten paintings from the Italian Renaissance and Baroque periods works that were gifted to the University by the Samuel H. Kress Foundation via Bridgeports Discovery Museum.

In one smaller side gallery highlights from the University's collection of plaster casts after exemplary works from ancient Rome and Greece, including eight recently donated to the University by the Acropolis Museum in Athens, will be displayed. The corridor adjacent to the Meditz gallery will showcase plaster casts of significant pieces from the Parthenon (also Athens). The Gifts from Athens: New Plaster Casts from The Acropolis Museum and Photographs by Socratis Mavrommatis exhibition will open Nov. 2 and continue through Dec. 17.

In addition to historic plaster casts, the museum houses a range of non-Western art objects (including pre-Columbian vessels, 19th-century South East Asian sculptures and African masks), and is fortunate enough to hold objects from the late Antique, Celtic, Medieval and Romanesque periods on loan from the Metropolitan Museum of Art/the Cloisters Museum.

Leitao, who is volunteering her time and expertise in planning for museum education, saw an opportunity in the Bellarmine Museum to work with schools to help them use our collection as part of their curriculum, particularly the casts of ancient Greek sculptures. She said: There is a lot of focus in museum education today on finding ways to bring art into the classroom to support curriculum goals rather than have the museum be primarily a field trip.

Deupi and Leitao are working together to find ways to build connections between the museum and, as Leitao says, the Universitys students as well as for local schools and the community. The physical space intrigues her and she is also interested in how the intimate nature of this museum and its collection will allow students and community members to become familiar over multiple visits with pieces in the collection in a way that they would not typically experience in a large museum.

The Bellarmine Museum of Art has been, and continues to be, truly a collaborative venture. First, came the vision from faculty in the College of Arts and Sciences, then the buy-in from administrators who understood its fit within the Jesuit universitys mission and strategic plan and commenced raising funds to make it possible. In addition to Meditz, other donors to the project include The Samuel H. Kress Foundation and the Charles and Mabel P. Jost Foundation. Fundraising for the project and the endowment of the museum remains ongoing. The National Endowment for the Humanities has also provided generous support through an award of a $ 500,000 four-to-one challenge grant mandating that the University raise $ 2 million by 2013 to ensure receipt of the NEH challenge. Individuals and representatives of corporations and foundations interested in partnering with the University in supporting the museum are encouraged to contact Geri Derbyshire, director of major gifts at gderbyshire@fairfield.edu.

Photo caption: The Bellarmine Museum of Art, Fairfield University

Photo credit: Jean Santopatre/Fairfield University

Photo caption: PAOLO DE MATTEIS (Italian, 1662-1728) Andromeda and Perseus, c. 1710; The Bellarmine Museum of Art at Fairfield University; Samuel H. Kress Collection via the Discovery Museum (Bridgeport, Conn.)

Vol. 43, No. 61

Fairfield University offers its students and the regional community a wide array of opportunities to enjoy the arts and enrich their lives through study, performance, appreciation, and thought. The annual Arts & Minds season of events at Fairfield provides an outstanding array of cultural and intellectual events that include the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts season, the popular Open VISIONS Forum lecture series, professional and student performances, art exhibits, special lectures, and a myriad of other lifelong learning opportunities. For further information check http://www.fairfield.edu/arts.

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