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...

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...

". . . 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...

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...

From the tyranny of Stalin through the desperation of World War II, this is a story of struggle and survival, of devotion, duty, and family, and of love lost and sometimes found again.June 1941. Hitler’s armies race toward vulnerable Leningrad. In a matter of weeks, the Nazis surround the city, cut off the food supply, and launch a vicious bombardment. Widowed violinist Sofya Karavayeva and her teenage granddaughter, Yelena, are cornered in the crumbling city....

A NATIONAL BESTSELLEROregon Book Award Winner“Sure to help readers reflect on where and how they fit into the world. Highly recommended.”—School Library Journal“Another winner from a proven author.”—BooklistThe stand-alone companion to Rosanne Parry’s New York Times bestseller A Wolf Called Wander tells th...

How would you know if a chief of staff can benefit you or your organization? If you already have one, how can you thoughtfully evolve the role over time? To answer these and other questions, author and former corporate chief of staff Tyler Parris studied the role in depth and conducted scores of interviews with other chiefs of staff and with C-suite and HR executives globally and in different industries. Chief of Staff: The Strategic Partner Who Will Revolutionize Your Organization

When pro pitcher Jon shows up in Dr. Elizabeth’s hospital, her quiet life is never the same…Popular Boston local Jon Farell is a pro baseball player in trouble. It’s the off-season and a looming clubhouse scandal is set to explode. Worse, there’s a tumorous growth on his pitching hand that threatens his career, his livelihood, his family.Dr. Elizabeth LaValley is the anesthesiologist who cares for Jon during his surgery. She’s the only one on the hospital s...

When someone kills your friend, it's not a funeral you want. It's payback.October Kohl doesn't wear the Emperor's colours anymore. Since the war, he's kept his head down and his whiskey close. But when a courier dies carrying a message from an old friend, Kohl saddles up. The AI Algernon joins him.They uncover a secret too dangerous to ignore: an ancient ship crewed by the forever-young. The Immortal hides a dark truth. The Ezeroc have a new weapon...