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<\/a>Dragan Pejovski, director of Preporod, responded that, \u201cin a very strong competition, among hundreds of publishers, our release was recognised since the great scientist, Mihajlo Pupin, clearly underlines that without spirituality and faith in God, there is no true science.\u201d<\/p>\nThe International Book Fair is a significant cultural event that draws approximately 150,000 visitors. For the Adventist Church this presents an excellent opportunity to share biblical values. As a result, Preporod traditionally participates in the fair. Over the years it has seen both significant growth in sales and an openness among people to spiritual issues.<\/p>\n
Marija is one of them. “Last year was the first time that I came in contact with your books. I had no idea what good quality books they are. This year I’m going to buy your books first, and then if there is time and money, I will go for others.\u201d<\/p>\n
That kind of interest during the fair is especially important as it has become more difficult in recent years to get Adventist literature into general bookstores. [See: Adventists, spurned by Serbia\u2019s bookstores, set up shop near Orthodox church<\/a>.]<\/p>\n Winning the award has, however, increased the visibility of Adventist literature. Pejovski noted that a number of media outlets followed the award ceremony. He said, \u201cThis award has helped make people recognise the uniqueness of our literature and to turn to the quality books that we offer.\u201d<\/p>\n Those books are changing lives. Zoran told staff, “Whenever I’m at an intersection in my life and have problems, I come back to your books to find peace and a solution.”<\/p>\n Among the best-selling books are the Desire of Ages and the Great Controversy. People are also very interested in medical and psychological literature that promotes healthy lifestyles and thinking.<\/p>\n<\/a>Church members see the fair as a special outreach project. It becomes a meeting place with people who long for Bible truths and books that help them connect with God. Veljko, another visitor to the stall said, “The literature on your booth is quite different to most others. I find many books here that interest me.\u201d<\/p>\n