In 1920, David O. McKay embarked on a journey that forever changed the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. His visits to the Latter-day Saint missions, schools, and branches in the Pacific solidified the Church leadership's commitment to global outreach. As importantly, the trip inspired McKay's own initiatives when he later became Church president. McKay's account of his odyssey brings to life the story of the Church of Jesus Christ’s transformation into a global faith. Throughou...

Why am I always anxious?Is anxiety tied to low self-esteem?What is self-confidence?What tires our self-confidence to our self-esteem?Is self-worth the same as self-esteem?What is shyness?Every time you hear about social anxiety disorder what comes into your mind?The first thing tha...

Do you struggle when you are faced with an unexpected problem?Does a sudden struggle send shivers running up your spine?If so, keep reading because this book could be for you...Within this book, you will find:A definition of critical thinking and how it is useful in both daily life and practically in other situationsA list of the core critical thinking skillsWhat a critica...

Would You Want To Be A Critical Thinker Who Makes Great Decisions After Evaluating All The Possible Outcomes And Settling On The Most Favorable?If You Would, Then Keep On ReadingOur life is a product of the decisions we've made throughout our lives. I know you know that all too well and want to make the right decisions consistently to propel yourself to the level of success that you so much desire be it in your career, relationships, finan...

Now in its ninth edition, this popular introduction tackles the most recent trends in American politics and society through explanation, analyses, and interpretations of government processes – adding valuable context for students by considering these procedures and developments from an international perspective.Fully updated to take account of the many recent developments in American politics and society – exploring developments characterized by the deepest ideological divisi...

Provides an up-to-date introduction and analysis of the US political scene written from a comparative perspective, newly revised and updated throughoutAmerican Politics and Society in an accessible introduction to the main institutions of the US federal government, discussing the most recent developments in broader economic, social, and comparative contexts. Now in its tenth edition, this popular textbook applies an international perspective to the relevan...

Throughout her fiction, Willa Cather mentioned forty-seven operas. References to opera appear in all but three of her twelve novels and in roughly half of her short stories. Despite a dearth of musical education, Cather produced astute writing about the genre beginning in her earliest criticism and continuing throughout her career. She counted opera stars among her close friends, and according to Edith Lewis, her companion throughout adulthood, the two women frequently visited the theater,...

"Ancient Apostles" is written as one of the series of text books prepared for use in the Sunday Schools of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Its purpose is to give a simple account of the leading incidents in the lives of the chief Apostles of Christ in the Holy Land, with the view of developing faith in the hearts of the children in the principles of the Gospel, and in the divine organization of the Church. Prominent traits of character in the different disciples are pointe...

"Ancient Apostles" by David O. McKay delves into the lives and teachings of the early apostles of Jesus Christ, exploring their profound impact on Christianity. McKay, a prominent leader in the Latter-day Saint movement, emphasizes the spiritual and historical significance of these figures, shedding light on their struggles, faith, and dedication. Through a blend of scripture and historical context, the book invites readers to reflect on the enduring legacy of the apostles and their role i...

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Finalist for the 2020 National Jewish Book AwardsIn this dazzling work of historical fiction, the Man Booker International–long-listed author of War and Turpentine reconstructs the tragic story of a medieval noblewoman who leaves her home and family for the love of a Jewish boy.In eleventh-century France, Vigdis Adelaïs, a young woman from a prosperous Christian family, falls in love with David Todros, a rabbi’s son and yeshiva student. To be toget...

A lot has already been said and written about the euro crisis: about the causes and consequences of the collapsing economy, the costly rescue of banks, the rising debts, the predicted end of the euro, the imminent exit of Greece, the ongoing search for the guilty parties, the disagreement about solutions, and the big consequences for people across the eurozone. Jeroen Dijsselbloem, president of the Eurogroup, was present at all meetings and sometimes spent nights searching for solutions. I...