A ravishing first novel set in the vibrant, tumultuous world of turn-of-the-century New York, about four outsiders whose lives become entwined over the course of one fateful night.New York, 1899. It's late on a warm city night when Sylvan, a night soiler who cleans out the privies behind the tenement houses, pulls a terrible secret out from the filthy hollows: an abandoned newborn baby. An orphan himself, Sylvan can’t bring himself to leave the baby in the slop. He...

Do miracles occur in our day?Of course they do. ‘Beyond imagination,’ wrote President Spencer W. Kimball. ‘If all the miracles of our own lifetime were recorded, it would take many library shelves to hold the books which could contain them.’Indeed, ours is a gospel of miracles. Every day we have opportunity to bear record of miraculous events--a heart changed, a prayer answered, a burden lightened, a sin forgiven. These miracles that follow the faithful are recorded in jour...

This book is an introduction to Hebraisms and Hebrew-like literary forms in the Book of Mormon that have persisted in the English translation of the text. More than two dozen such elements are identified, discussed, and related to corresponding forms found in the Hebrew Bible. The author demonstrates that the presence of these underlying literary forms is consistent with the Book of Mormon's claimed ancient Near Eastern origins and attests the accuracy of its translation and the inspiratio...

Three essays by Hugh Nibley, plus papers presented at the 1993 FARMS symposium, other important papers on the temple, a keynote address by Elder Marion D. Hanks (former president of the Salt Lake Temple), striking illustrations by Michael Lyon (who illustrated Nibley's Temple and Cosmos) -- these features and more make Temples of the Ancient World: Ritual and Symbolism one of the most significant volumes ever published on the temple. Twenty-four essays in this 1994 publication focus on the...

Since its original publication in 1830, the Book of Mormon has elicited intense curiosity and interest. Thousands of published articles and books have been written about the book's origins and its contents. Many of the book's responses have been passionate, both in praise and criticism.The primary goal of the Annotated Bibliography of the Book of Mormon is to produce a comprehensive, annotated, bibliographic listing of published items on the book.As with any biblio...

". . . an easy to read, and clearly written, blueprint for those wishingto find the key to a richer and fuller life." — Jeffrey Needle, Association for Mormon LettersAs Latter-day Saints, we seem to share a universal desire to find meaning in everyday living and to know what we can do to improve our time in morality by focusing on what matters most. In his warm and engaging style, author Jay A Parry identifies twelve specific reasons why we were sent to earth and te...

I learned the hard way that constantly putting others and their needs before my own, can have negative consequences. In a world where some people take advantage of those who give too much, it's crucial to set boundaries. Prioritize your own needs. This doesn't mean disregarding others. It means you have a better understanding of Self.By taking care of your Self first, you can tap into your true potential and unlock the power of manifestation. You are put in a better position of cla...

A New York Times bestseller!“Don’t miss this dazzling tour de force.”—Katherine Applegate, Newbery Medal winning author of The One and Only IvanThis gripping novel about survival and family is based on the real story of one wolf’s incredible journey to find a safe place to call home. Illustrated throughout, this irresistible tale by award-winning author Rosanne Parry is for fans of Sara Pennypacker’s Pax and Kathe...

Edinburgh, 1847. City of Medicine, Money, Murder.Young women are being discovered dead across the Old Town, all having suffered similarly gruesome ends. In the New Town, medical student Will Raven is about to start his apprenticeship with the brilliant and renowned Dr Simpson.Simpson's patients range from the richest to the poorest of this divided city. His house is like no other, full of visiting luminaries and daring experiments in the new medical frontie...

“A spellbinding, heart-stopping adventure.” —Booklist (starred review)“A dreamily written, slyly educational, rousing maritime adventure.” —New York Times Book ReviewIn the stand-alone companion to the New York Times–bestselling A Wolf Called Wander, a young orca whale must lead her brother on a tumultuous journey to be reunited with their pod. This gorgeously illustrated animal adventure novel explores fa...

SHORTLISTED FOR THE CWA HISTORICAL DAGGER 2022A Raven and Fisher Mystery: Book 3Edinburgh, 1850. This city will bleed you dry.Sarah Fisher is keeping a safe distance from her old flame Dr Will Raven. Having long worked at the side of Dr James Simpson, she has set her sights on learning to practise medicine herself. A notion everyone seems intent on dissuading her from.Across town, Raven finds himself drawn i...

London, summer of 1584: Radical philosopher, ex-monk, and spy Giordano Bruno suspects he is being followed by an old enemy. He is shocked to discover that his pursuer is in fact Sophia Underhill, a young woman with whom he was once in love. When Bruno learns that Sophia has been accused of murdering her husband, a prominent magistrate in Canterbury, he agrees to do anything he can to help clear her name. But in the city that was once England's greatest center of pilgrimage, Bruno begins to...