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Fire of the Covenant: The Story of the Willie and Martin Handcart Companies

Fire of the Covenant: The Story of the Willie and Martin Handcart Companies

by Gerald N. Lund

Share in the pathos and spiritual power of the handcart experience The author of the acclaimed historical fiction series The Work and the Glory brings another dramatic chapter in Church history to life in Fire of the Covenant, a novel about the 1856 Willie and Martin Handcart Companies. Elder Lund weaves his fictional characters into the tapestry of actual historical events helping us feel a part of the... (more)

The Work and the Glory, Vol. 1: Pillar of Light

The Work and the Glory, Vol. 1: Pillar of Light

by Gerald N. Lund

One man’s remarkable vision; one family’s desperate struggle With more than two million copies of the nine-volume series in print since its initial release in 1990, The Work and the Glory is one of the most popular historical fiction series ever published by a religious publisher. Pillar of Light, volume one, is soon to be a major motion picture and will introduce this unforgettable story to a new generation... (more)

Approaching Zion (The Collected Works of Hugh Nibley, Vol 9)

Approaching Zion (The Collected Works of Hugh Nibley, Vol 9)

by Hugh Nibley

Approaching Zion is LDS scholar and social critic Hugh Nibley's most popular book. More accessible than many of his scholarly works, it is replete with Nibley's trademark humor and startling insights into history, religion and life. Well known and beloved in its text form, most of the essays in this book were originally delivered as speeches. This audio version, read by the author's son, Thomas Hugh Nibley,... (more)

As Long As I Have You (Children of the Promise, Vol. 5)

As Long As I Have You (Children of the Promise, Vol. 5)

by Dean Hughes

Children of the Promise, Vol. 3: Far From Home

Children of the Promise, Vol. 3: Far From Home

by Dean Hughes

“All right, let’s go.” Alex saw terror in Howie’s eyes as he took off before Alex could. Howie ran hard, angling back and forth only a little, mostly just getting as far away as afast as he could. Alex was a faster runner, and he could make a few more zigs and zags in his path and still keep up. For a time, it all seemed unnecessary. The two were keeping away from the road, and no one else was nearby. But... (more)

The Peacegiver: How Christ Offers to Heal Hearts and Homes

The Peacegiver: How Christ Offers to Heal Hearts and Homes

by James L. Ferrell

What does the atonement mean, practically speaking? How is Christ the answer to a strained relationship with a spouse, child, parent, or sibling? What if I am being mistreated—how can the atonement help me cope with that? How can I discover the desire to repent when I don’t feel the need to repent" And how can I invite others to do the same? These are the challenging, difficult questions of daily life,... (more)

Charly

by Jack Weyland, Jack Weyland

Children of the Promise, Vol. 4: When We Meet Again

Children of the Promise, Vol. 4: When We Meet Again

by Dean Hughes

Alex knew some time had passed when he came back to consciousness. He was lying on his back, looking up toward the sun. There were four faces over him now, and one of the men said, "Get up. You're a prisoner of war." "I'm an American." "You can tell that story to someone else. We're going to turn you over." "What about Otto? He's a German, but he's working for us." "He's not working for nobody now. He's dead. Now... (more)

Twilight Saga: Book 3

Eclipse

by Stephenie Meyer

Edward’s soft voice came from behind me. I turned to see him spring lightly up the porch steps, his hair windblown from running. He pulled me into his arms at once, just like he had in the parking lot, and kissed me again. This kiss frightened me. There was too much tension, too strong an edge to the way his lips crushed mine–like he was afraid we had only so much time left to us. As Seattle is... (more)

5 Smooth Stones: the tools of student writing

StephanieJack Weyland

Stephanie

by Jack Weyland

Reluctant to admit her addiction to alcohol and drugs, sixteen-year-old Stephanie finds it impossible to give up drinking and pills until she faces her problems in a hospital treatment program.

Sam

by Jack Weyland, Jack Weyland

Logan Temple: The first 100 years

by Nolan Porter Olsen

Christmas Rose

by Robyn Buttars

There's something amazing happening at Pleasant Manor-a care center at the very edge of town. Using the wondrous power of love, a little girl named Rose is creating miracles in the lives of its residents. One by one, she touches the hearts of her new friends - Cleston, Helen, Jake, Fred, and Ina - with the light of hope. Most important to Rosie, though, is Bessie. Rosie and Bessie become inseparable best... (more)

THE WORK AND THE GLORY - VOL 5 - A Season of JoyGerald N. Lund

THE WORK AND THE GLORY - VOL 5 - A Season of Joy

by Gerald N. Lund

The Power of Positive Parenting : A Wonderful Way to Raise Children

The Power of Positive Parenting : A Wonderful Way to Raise Children

by Glenn I. Latham

When Times Are Tough: 5 Scriptures That Will Help You Get Through Almost Anything

When Times Are Tough: 5 Scriptures That Will Help You Get Through Almost Anything

by John Bytheway

Bestselling author John Bytheway takes a break from speaking to his typical teenage audience and shares and uplifting message for Latter-day Saint adults. In this hardcover book, John helps readers find perspective, hope, and happiness, whether their trials are personal hardships or national tragedies. In addition to the five scriptures to help you get through almost anything, John also shares "five scriptures"... (more)

The Last Valentine

by James Michael Pratt

Television reporter Susan Allison is looking for the perfect story about true love, yet she doubts where such a thing really exists, Neil Thomas, Jr. wants to share his parents' bittersweet love story with the world. On February 14, 1944, Caroline Thomas said good-bye to her beloved husband, a Navy pilot sent to the Pacific. For fifty year, she waited for him--until a miracle happened, and she received his last... (more)

Fablehaven: Book 1

Fablehaven

by Brandon Mull

For centuries mystical creatures of all description were gathered into a hidden refuge called Fablehaven to prevent their extinction. The sanctuary survives today as one of the last strongholds of true magic. Enchanting? Absolutely. Exciting? You bet. Safe? Well, actually, quite the opposite. Kendra and her brother, Seth, have no idea that their grandfather is the current caretaker of Fablehaven. Inside the... (more)

Believing Christ: The Parable of the Bicycle and Other Good News

Believing Christ: The Parable of the Bicycle and Other Good News

by Stephen E. Robinson

Author Stephen Robinson illustrates the power of the Savior as he uses analogies and parables, such as his own bicycle story, and scriptures and personal experiences in this moving, best-selling book. -Mortals have finite liabilities,- he explains, -and Jesus has unlimited assets.- By merging the two, exaltation can come. As long as we progress in some degree, the Lord will be pleased and will bless us. We must... (more)

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by Gerald N. Lund

by Gerald N. Lund

by Hugh Nibley

by Dean Hughes

by Dean Hughes

by James L. Ferrell

by Jack Weyland, Jack Weyland

by Dean Hughes

by Stephenie Meyer

by Jack Weyland

by Jack Weyland, Jack Weyland

by Nolan Porter Olsen

by Robyn Buttars

by Gerald N. Lund

by Glenn I. Latham

by John Bytheway

by James Michael Pratt

by Brandon Mull

by Stephen E. Robinson