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The war was over, but Berlin's children were still suffering. Discover how two sticks of gum and one generous young pilot started a movement that spanned the globe and became a symbol of kindness and compassion. Now, seventy years later, Germany still remembers the Berlin Candy Bomber. This special anniversary edition of his story features a foreword by Academy Award-winning producer of Schindler's List, Gerald R. Molen.

The Atonement of Jesus Christ is—and should be—at the very center of all we teach. Everything else is peripheral. Everything else is either connected to this central, saving truth or it has no power to bless or change us. It is vital that we understand that through this singular act by our loving Lord, we can be reawakened, redeemed, reclaimed, and restored when we fall short or wander off the gospel path. At the same time, we must recognize that although the Lord’s Atonement is at the heart...

Carter is an insurance adjuster whose longing for creative expression spills over sometimes into his accident reports.Abby works for her adoptive father, Uncle Mannie, in the family bookstore, the ReadMore Cafe.Carter can barely tolerate Christmas; Abby loves it. She can't wait past October to build her favorite display, the annual Christmas book tree stack, which Carter despises.When an automobile accident throws Carter and Abby together, Uncle Mannie, who is harboring secrets of his own,...

Tired of dieting? Want healthy food to taste better? Pinched for time? Need quick, easy recipes? Healthy Eating The Happy Gal Way is for you. Jenny Layton, creator of The Happy Gal blog, has compiled all of her favorite healthy eating tips and delicious recipes so you can finally change your eating habits for good. More than a recipe book, this is a guide to help you know what to eat, when you should eat it, and how to make it easy. This collection of over 100 full color recipes will keep you...

When it comes to the origin of the Book of Mormon, there are two possibilities: either Joseph Smith translated it or he wrote it—and either way would have taken a miracle. The Book of Mormon Miracle presents twenty-five compelling reasons why the miraculous translation was the only possibility and why that matters. Cement the Book of Mormon as the keystone of your testimony with this uplifting and informative volume.Paperback288 pages5.9 x 1 x 8.9 inches

The life of the Savior is portrayed in stunning fine art pieces by award-winning artist J. Kirk Richards. These striking new images were created by the artist exclusively for This Is Jesus. Accompanied by a harmonized account of the Savior's ministry, Atonement, and Resurrection, these exquisite paintings reflect a deep reverence for Christ's mission and sacrifice. Each page is beautifully designed to complement the unique style of the artist. A perfect reminder of the true reason we celebrate...

The Bible is full of great examples—ordinary people living in extraordinary ways. My Bible Friends brings these heroes and their attributes to life for young kids who are just getting to know their stories and examples. The book teaches children how they can be reliable like Noah, courageous like Esther, honest like Hannah, and humble like Peter.

An amazing new video game has the power to resurrect the brightest minds of the past and see what they'd create in the modern world. There's just one catch: it requires another person's soul. Carter Chance, who is a teenage genius, must find a way to stop his generation from exchanging their souls for a computer-generated fantasy. This action-packed thriller delves into the enticement and dangers of virtual reality.Paperback320 pages5.4 x 0.8 x 8.3 inches

Think ancient scriptures are all ancient history? Not anymore! This unique book shows how the Old Testament still applies to modern times. Whether you're reading about Moses's management styles, Ruth as an immigrant, or how Saul might have reacted to social media, this scripture study guide brings the Old Testament to life and proves there's still a lot to learn from those ancient prophets.

We all face daily challenges and changes that can seem overwhelming. But the gospel and Christ's Atonement give solutions that offer us comfort. In this wonderful collection of talks selected from the 2018 BYU Women's Conference, insightful speakers show us how we can use the promise of the gospel and the pattern of Christ's Atonement to strengthen each other and ourselves. ContributorsElder Gerrit W. GongSister Susan L. GongSister Kathy S. Andersen, with remarks by Elder Neil L....

You've never seen the pioneer trail like this before! Shine a light behind the pages and be dazzled as hidden images appear before your eyes. The interactive pages bring to life the stories and struggles of the Latter-day Saint pioneers that your children will love. The questions posed on each spread will lead to learning and discussion that parents will love, too. Children of all ages will be delighted to illuminate the pages to see what the pioneers bring along, what dangers lurk along their...

Motherhood or a career? Which one truly matters? Both are important in their own way, but in Choosing Motherhood learn how these bright, young LDS women from the Yale community, while their peers were putting off motherhood or forgetting it entirely, decided to become mothers and make an eternal difference in the lives of their children and their communities.Hardcover176 pages1 x 6 x 8.5 inches

Contrary to what you might think, making your family healthy meals doesn't have to be stressful, and sometimes healthy options are even faster than delivery. New cooks can improve their confidence, and culinary skills while making meal plans and preparing the tasty ideas and dishes presented in this book. With a little help from popular blogger Ashley Whitmore, anyone--absolutely anyone--can be successful in the kitchen! Think you can't cook? Think again.Popular food blogger Ashley Whitmore is...

When twenty-six-year-old Donaldina Cameron arrives at the Occidental Mission Home for Girls in 1895, she intends to stay for only one year to teach sewing skills to young Chinese women. Within days, she discovers that the job is much more complicated than perfect stitches and even hems. San Francisco has a dark side, one where a powerful underground organization—the criminal tong—buys and sells Chinese girls like common goods. With the help of Chinese interpreters and a local police squad,...

"In the high-speed world of the fighter pilot, milliseconds can be the difference between life and death. Only when you’ve practiced, prepared, and predetermined what to do in a crisis can you react quickly enough to y the plane out of the situation or eject if need be. Likewise, we often face critical spiritual decisions with only moments to make a choice. Professional pilot and youth speaker Brock Booher helps us recognize and learn to responsibly use the most enabling tool we possess—moral...

The fact that women are not ordained to the priesthood in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is for some a sticking point, a hot topic, even a potential media controversy. Others aren't troubled by the issue at all. But wherever you fall on that spectrum, you'll be fascinated by this doctrinal exploration of a topic that is crucial for both women and men to understand. In Women and the Priesthood, Sheri Dew discusses the varying responsibilities of men and women in the context of...

Young Women Activity and Idea Book Volume 1 is designed for Young Women leaders, advisors, and families in teaching and presenting the Young Women values and lessons. With 12 different Activities, Visuals, and Handouts on black and white printable pages. The ideas are clearly outlined and are easy to assemble and use.  Includes:What A Catch!The Friend Ship!Come Unto ChristSpecial Handouts & InvitationsBookmark Scriptures & ThoughtsSpecial StationeryPeaceful Paula & Rude RobertaThe Best...

In their poverty, the early Kirtland Series were commanded to build a temple, "a house of learning, a house of glory, a house of order, a house of God" (D&C 88:119) so that the Lord could endow His people "with power from on high" (D&C 95:8). After abandoning Kirtland and that holy house, they built again in Nauvoo, only to watch the temple burn as they left it behind. Upon arriving in the Great Basin, they quickly laid plans for more temples in Salt Lake City, St. George, Manti, and Logan....

This creative idea book is perfect for families with young, busy children. It is packed with great games, file folder activities, re-usable activity books, sewing cards, crafts, charts and much more! It is a wonderful supplement for family home evening and for those long Sunday hours that you want to fill with wholesome entertainment. Sunday Fun Activities and Ideas Vol. 2 has 18 different gospel activities and games for children The ideas have been clearly outlined an are easy to assemble and...

A creative idea book to increase the awareness of basic values and the importance of cooperation and love in families and neighborhoods. Family First Volume 2 has 10 games and activities on 64 black and white pages. The ideas have been clearly outlined an are easy to assemble and use in the classroom or with your family. Each activity book includes fun resources such as:  Signs of FriendshipRespect Your EldersBeing "Beary" ResponsibleCash ClownClown Work ChartKindness CountsFinding Our...

Some things simply matter more than others. In the eternal scheme of things, the Lord's system of salvation is the most profound and important truth for us to know and understand. Central to that plan is the atoning sacrifice of the Lord Jesus Christ."Ultimately, every type, shadow, and symbol in the gospel plan points our souls to Christ, as He points our souls to the Father," write religious scholars Patrick D. Degn and David S. Christensen. That is true even of the types and shadows in the...

Strengthen your relationship with the Savior as you discover the difference between being a slave to sin and becoming a servant or slave of Christ. This well-researched book explores the cultural and political background of slavery during the time of Christ and what it implies for our modern-day commitment to the Lord. Thought-provoking and inspiring, this book will change how you read the New Testament.Paperback160 pages6.4 x 0.5 x 9.2 inches

The Role of the Spirit in Teaching and Learning In The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, we are all teachers. Not only do we have a glorious mandate to teach all nations the gospel , we also have numerous charges to teach one another the doctrine of the kingdom. In formal and informal settings, as parents or leaders or friends, we are constantly teaching and learning. Not only has the Lord commanded us to teach, but He has taught us what we are to teach and how we are to do it:...

A creative idea book for family home evening, LDS Primary sharing times or classroom use. Full of Family Home Evening games, activities, and ideas for young children. Family Home Evening Games Galore Volume 3 is packed with 14 different Family Home Evening games and activities to help reinforce scripture stories and gospel principles taught in Family Home Evening and Primary Sharing Times or lessons. The ideas are clearly outlined and are easy to assemble and use.  Includes:Work...

This book has been designed for families, church workers and leaders in teaching and presenting the I Know My Savior Lives LDS Primary Theme for the 2015 Primary year. This book is a SUPER supplement for family home evening ideas for families with young children. I Know My Savior Lives is an activity book and CD-Rom with 31 fun games, ideas, and activities to help teach the 2010 Primary Theme during Sharing Time Presentations. This book is the equivalent of 2 Volumes as it has a total of 128...

A creative idea book designed for families and leaders in teaching and presenting basic values for elementary age children. Family First Volume 1 has 12 games and activities on 64 black and white pages. The ideas have been clearly outlined an are easy to assemble and use in the classroom or with your family. Family FootballFishing For FriendsFriendly Fish ChartShare BearsShare Bear ChartShare Bear HatPick 'N' PassHeading HomeSpread The WordFamily FirstValue-ablesHappy Helpers Mix 'N' Match ...

I love to see the . . . Angel Moroni! Join Lucy as she finds features on and around the temple—like the gate, fountains, spires, and more—that remind her of important gospel principles. This reverent seek-and-find book introduces children to the idea of symbols and prepares them to enter the temple some day.

Learn about colors and the gospel in this unique picture book. With each color, you’ll find a special gospel topic or scripture story to talk about together, like brown pioneer handcarts, a green grove of trees where Joseph prayed, and black missionary name tags. With rhyming text and entertaining pictures, this book is fun for children, parents, and primary leaders!

Primary Clip Smart clip art activity book is especially designed for leaders and teachers in Primary who are in a hurry and need a fun and creative touch to complete their handouts, games, reminders and projects. By combining these illustrations, you can create the unique design you had in mind. Fun art, creative certificates, bookmarks, hats, stationary, blank handout cards, reminders and games make this clip art book a must for any Primary worker. Have fun making your projects look exciting...

Before you were born, you made covenants with the Lord to accomplish specific tasks while on earth. But how do you know what those tasks are? In Achieving Your Life Mission, Randal Wright guides you through the process of finding and fulfilling those unique tasks by asking the Lord specific questions, learning to recognize your gifts, teaching yourself to turn weaknesses into strengths, and much more.Using insightful stories from the lives of both ancient and modern prophets, Randal shows how...

From prophets to pioneers, from songwriters to scientists, Standout Saints: Church History Heroes from Around the World presents the fascinating true stories of twenty women and twenty men from Church history. Each one-page biography describes impressive achievements and shares stories of great faith. Readers will encounter well-known and beloved Saints such as Joseph Smith and Eliza R. Snow along with lesser-known heroes from around the world such as Hu Wei-I, who miraculously translated the...

This work represents an attempt to take the four gospel sketches and combine them into a plausible reconstruction of a complete life and ministry of the Savior in a single narrative format. It seemed appropriate to incorporate additional credible information of the Savior’s life, including: excerpts from the Joseph Smith Translation, pertinent Greek translations, the scriptures of the restoration, historical, cultural and archaeological discoveries, as well as prophetic commentary. It is hoped...

Years before online dating became a respectable option, two broken and imperfect souls digitally crossed paths as they tried to find their way back to God. This fascinating true story, told through journals and emails, will have you smiling from start to finish and shedding a few tears along the way. Engaging and entertaining, it’s the perfect reminder of the power of love, redemption, and hope.Paperback272 pages5.9 x 0.6 x 8.9 inches

Young Women Activity and Idea Book Volume 2 is designed for Young Women leaders, advisors, and families in teaching and presenting the Young Women values and lessons. With 12 different Activities, Visuals, and Handouts on black and white printable pages. The ideas are clearly outlined and are easy to assemble and use.  Includes:Agency Armor!Value-ables!Missionary ExtraordinaryTreasure Hunt!Being "Beary" Honest!Special Handouts & InvitationsI'm A Super Liter!Blank Handouts and CardsSpecial...

Throughout all scripture, a theme and message emerges that Jesus is the medicine, He is the Living Water and the Bread of Life, He is the Good Shepherd, and through His love, He will heal our hearts. In A Better Heart, Tom Christofferson blends scripture stories, personal experiences, quotes, metaphors, and commentary to show that, like a doctor treating patients for diseases of the heart, the Master Physician cares for us and will change our spiritual hearts to work in rhythm with His. As we...