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Where the Asphalt Shines is a heartfelt coming-of-age novel about courage, identity, and the search for a place to truly belong.Eli Carter leaves his small hometown for Atlanta, carrying more than a suitcase; he carries years of uncertainty, expectations, and the fear of living as someone he isn't. As he navigates the energy and anonymity of the city, he discovers new friendships, unexpected opportunities, and the freedom to define life on his own terms. The asphalt that once symbo...

Three months before his death, Joseph Smith established the Council of Fifty, a confidential group that he believed would protect the Latter-day Saints in their political rights and one day serve as the government of the kingdom of God. The Council of Fifty operated under the leadership of Joseph Smith and then Brigham Young, playing a key role in Joseph Smith's presidential campaign and in preparing for the Mormon exodus to the West. The council's minutes had never been available until th...

The doctrine of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is intertwined with its history. Our history shapes our collective identity as members of the Lord’s restored Church. It gives us examples of past disciples that can inspire us to move forward with faith, even in difficult times. Yet many Church members sometimes feel wary of talking about the past, worried that studying history will somehow lead to a faith crisis. These worries usually center on challenging subjects such as p...

When Jacob Holloway returns to Fox Hollow after six years, he expects to confront grief and family wounds - not the inlet that seems to recognize him. Drawn back into the town he fled at eighteen, Jacob uncovers Tom's hidden research on strange tides, lights, and a hum beneath the water that responds only to him. With Aiden at his side and the town's quiet witnesses surfacing one by one, Jacob realizes the inlet has been waiting for his return, remembering what he tried to forget. As the t...

"Microgreens: The Ultimate Guide to Growing and Using Nutrient-Packed Superfoods" serves as a crucial resource for individuals eager to explore the benefits of these nutrient-dense plants. This guide offers a thorough examination of microgreens, emphasizing their vibrant colors, robust flavors, and exceptional nutritional value that have made them popular in both culinary and health-focused communities. It provides clear instructions on how to cultivate various microgreens at home, making ...

To be chosen as a lady-in-waiting for Queen Mary is more than just an honor for Countess Margaretha: it’s a matter of life and death. After her brother is captured on the battlefield, Margaretha hopes the queen’s favor will allow her entry into circles of the powerful elite. There she will leverage her irresistible charm to secure her brother’s release. But as the victim of an unfortunate case of shyness, Margaretha’s feminine wiles are sorely lacking. Her only hope of achieving her aim is...

After Joseph Smith and Brigham Young, Parley P. Pratt was the most influential figure in early Mormon history and culture. Missionary, pamphleteer, theologian, historian, and martyr, Pratt was perennially stalked by controversy--regarded, he said, "almost as an Angel by thousands and counted an Imposter by tens of thousands." Tracing the life of this colorful figure from his hardscrabble origins in upstate New York to his murder in 1857, Terryl Givens and Matthew Grow explore the crucial r...

In one awful month, Amelia loses a boyfriend, a best friend - and, most devastating of all, Joel, the beautiful hippie who was supposed to make it all better. She develops highly unusual coping methods. As the years go by, Amelia, the writer who does not write (other than unsent letters to Joel) learns to revel in the everyday joys life hands her...until Joel reappears to turn that life on its head.

From a humble beginning in St. George, Utah, to the presidency of Brigham Young University, the pulpit of the Salt Lake Tabernacle, and the worldwide ministry of an Apostle of Jesus Christ, Jeffrey R. Holland’s journey was anything but easy or predictable. It was marked by setbacks, exhaustion, self-doubt, and private grief, as well as extraordinary service, learning, love, and faith. Through it all, he remained convinced that through Jesus Christ, there truly are “good things to come” (He...

Advertising Creative, Sixth Edition gets right to the point of advertising by stressing key principles and practical information students and working professionals can use. Drawing on personal experience as award-winning experts in creative advertising, this new edition offers real-world insights on cutting-edge topics, including global, social media, business-to-business, in-house, and small agency advertising. In the new edition, authors Tom Alt...

The Routledge Companion to Teaching Music Composition in Schools: International Perspectives offers a comprehensive overview of teaching composing from a wide range of countries around the world. Addressing the current state of composition pedagogy from primary to secondary school levels and beyond, the volume explores issues, including different curricular and extracurricular settings, cultural aspects of composing, aesthetics, musical creativity, the role of technology, and asse...

An accessible introduction to cybersecurity concepts and practicesCybersecurity Essentials provides a comprehensive introduction to the field, with expert coverage of essential topics required for entry-level cybersecurity certifications. An effective defense consists of four distinct challenges: securing the infrastructure, securing devices, securing local networks, and securing the perimeter. Overcoming these challenges requires a detailed understanding ...