Anciently, the prophet Daniel prophesied that in the latter days the gospel would roll forth like a stone and would become a great mountain, filling the whole earth.Today, that prophecy is being fulfilled as missionaries of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are taking the gospel to the islands and nations of the world. One of the most significant signs of this great international effort is the calling of General Authorities from many nations from Europe, Asia, Austral...

How do we make social justice the most pleasurable human experience? How can we awaken within ourselves desires that make it impossible to settle for anything less than a fulfilling life? Author and editor adrienne maree brown finds the answer in something she calls “pleasure activism,” a politics of healing and happiness that explodes the dour myth that changing the world is just another form of work. Drawing on the black feminist tradition, she challenges us to rethink t...

This book touches on my personal perception and also examines these views through Luigi's lens. I go into depth about buried truths, bureaucracy, and profit-driven motives that influence the very institutions meant to serve us-revealing how the pursuit of power often comes at the cost of human well-being.With a background that remains as elusive as the truths explored within these pages, they piece together fragments of memory, conversation, and reality, crafting a narrative that f...

Based on the story of the apostle Paul's near catastrophic shipwreck (see Acts 27-28) , this is a call to individuals to "shake off" problems and disasters in life and move forward to new health and wholeness.Some days you feel as if you take one step forward only to fall back two—or ten— steps. You struggle and push through one obstacle after another. You know God is present, but when is he going to rescue you from all the storms, shipwrecks, and snakes surroundin...

Who are you? As a young adult you struggle with lots of issues—finishing school, finding a career, finding a partner, and most importantly figuring out who you are. That can be overwhelming, especially when you feel like the people all around you have it all figured out.Become your best self. Figuring out how to make friends, develop relationships and to be confident is a step-by-step process. Now help is available in Embracing the Awkward...

In the future interstellar era, Princess Alina of the alien empire is forced to accept a marriage with Prince Alstan of the enemy kingdom. This marriage will determine the peace and future of the two countries. However, Alina is full of resistance to this political marriage. She has lived in the shadow of the court since she was a child, carrying countless responsibilities, but she can never find her true freedom.Just when she was confused about her fate, the appearance of Noah, the...

From renowned artist and Pura Belpré Author Award Honoree Edel Rodriguez, this lushly illustrated bilingual vocabulary picture book teaches Spanish and English words inspired by his experience as an immigrantIn his signature bold style, internationally acclaimed artist Edel Rodriguez draws on his childhood experience immigrating from Cuba to the United States to teach little ones about both vocabulary and perspective.With every word presented in both Spanis...

Positive reinforcement: learn how to train your puppy, love & be loved in returnDogs are man's best friend, but what happens when your friend is not on his best behavior?Bringing a puppy into your home is anything but smooth sailing. Without proper guidance, you might feel overwhelmed to train your pup into being the perfect companion.While you've probably stumbled upon different training guides online or you maybe even considered hiring a ...

“It's one thing to talk about the moments you'll need faith the most. It's another to live through them. Sarah is someone whose story will inspire you to live your own!”—Jon Acuff, New York Times Bestselling Author of Do Overa miraculous story of hope and overcoming. . .a journey of beauty from ashesSarah Rodriguez experienced more loss and heartache in a short period of time than most people will endure in a lifetime....

Critical Thinking and Silly Scenarios Collide is this Would You Rather Collection Get kids, reading, thinking and LAUGHING with this silly selection of would you rather scenarios. From the classroom to the dinner table, this book of illustrated ideas will generate conversation and critical thinking. Here's an example: Would you rather... Wear a snowsuit in the ocean or a swimsuit in the snow? Kids can champion their choices in dialogue or ponder privately in silent reading time with this f...

Hidden somewhere in South America, a world full of adventure awaits, but only the extravagant Professor Challenger believes in its existence. When he joins a reporter in search of adventure, a brave nobleman and a colleague ready to prove him wrong, Challenger will, at last, have the opportunity to discover the lost world.

I See Insects: Stink Bug Venture into the natural habitat of the stink bug with I See Insects: Stink Bug. This engaging entry in the I See Insects series offers young readers an informative glimpse into the life of the stink bug. With simple sentences like, "The stink bug eats leaves," children will discover the stink bug’s unique brown and green colors, its long antennae, and its life on plants. This book combines vivid photography with clear, simple text designed to build literacy skills...