Brigham Young: American Moses
10 best books like Brigham Young: American Moses (Leonard J. Arrington): Hot Lights, Cold Steel: Life, Death and Sleepless Nights in a Surgeon's First Years, This is My God: A Guidebook to Judaism, The Millionaire Mind, On Human Nature, Massacre at Mountain Meadows, Doctrines of Salvation Vol. I, Punished by Rewards: The Trouble with Gold Stars, Incentive Plans, A's, Praise and Other Bribes, The Standard of Truth: 1815–1846, One by One, The Infinite Atonement
Hot Lights, Cold Steel: Life, Death and Sleepless Nights in a Surgeon's First Years
| Author | Michael J. Collins |
| ISBN | 0312352697 |
When Michael Collins decides to become a surgeon, he is totally unprepared for the chaotic life of a resident at a major hospital. A natural overachiever, Collins' success, in college and medical school led to a surgical residency at one of the most respected medical centers in the world, the famed Mayo...
| Author | Herman Wouk |
| ISBN | 0802726437 |
This is the perfect starting point for anyone-Jew or Christian -who wants to learn about Judaism. It is thoughtful, insightful, entertaining and sensitively explains Judaism to a broad readership
This is not simply a guide to the Jewish religion .Herman Wouk-a well known novelist and playwright...
| Author | Thomas J. Stanley |
| ISBN | 0740718584 |
The Barnes & Noble Review
Who is the average millionaire? Does he eat gourmet or fast food? Does he drive fancy cars, take chic vacations, and indulge wherever and whenever he can? Or does he resole his shoes, turn off the air conditioning when he leaves the house, and spend a lot of time at home...
| Author | Edward O. Wilson |
| ISBN | 0674016386 |
No one who cares about the human future can afford to ignore E.O. Wilson's book. On Human Nature begins a new phase in the most important intellectual controversy of this generation: Is human behavior controlled by the species' biological heritage? Does this heritage limit human destiny?
With...
| Author | Ronald W. Walker |
| ISBN | 0195160347 |
On September 11, 1857, a band of Mormon militia, under a flag of truce, lured unarmed members of a party of emigrants from their fortified encampment and, with their Paiute allies, killed them. More than 120 men, women, and children perished in the slaughter.
Massacre at Mountain Meadows offers...
| Author | Joseph Fielding Smith |
When Bruce R. McConkie calls Joseph Fielding Smith the greatest gospel scholar of his generation, it gets my attention. I've always heard that JFS was amazing in his knowledge and understanding of the gospel and I'm glad to have read this first of a three volume work (planning on reading the other two...
Punished by Rewards: The Trouble with Gold Stars, Incentive Plans, A's, Praise and Other Bribes
| Author | Alfie Kohn |
| ISBN | 0395710901 |
The basic strategy we use for raising children, teaching students, and managing workers can be summarized in six words: Do this and you'll get that. We dangle goodies (from candy bars to sales commissions) in front of people in much the same way we train the family pet. Drawing on a wealth of psychological...
The Standard of Truth: 1815–1846
| Author | The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints |
In 1820, a young farm boy in search of truth has a vision of God the Father and Jesus Christ. Three years later, an angel guides him to an ancient record buried in a hill near his home. With God’s help, he translates the record and organizes the Savior’s church in the latter days. Soon others join him,...
| Author | David A. Bednar |
| ISBN | 1629723827 |
The Lord tells us that "the worth of souls is great" in His sight (Doctrine and Covenants 18:10). But how can we know that is true? How can we gain a greater sense of the worth of every soul—including our own?
In his latest book, Elder David A. Bednar offers a compelling look at a pattern the Lord...
| Author | Tad R. Callister |
| ISBN | 1573456233 |
"Some things simply matter more than others," writes Robert L. Millet in his foreword to this landmark book. "Even some doctrines, though interesting and fun to discuss, must take a backseat to more fundamental and foundational doctrines. It is just so with the Atonement of Jesus Christ. The Atonement...
The Miracle of Forgiveness
| Author | Spencer W. Kimball |
| ISBN | 0884944441 |
During his earthly ministry, Jesus performed many miracles, including healing numerous diseased and disabled bodies. But perhaps his greatest miracle was the healing of people's souls, - the forgiveness of sin. Jesus offers us that same miracle on the same terms- sincere repentance. In The Miracle...
Doctrines of Salvation Vol. III
| Author | Joseph Fielding Smith |
Volume 3 of a three volume set of authoritative sermons that is a must for every LDS library. The path to salvation and happiness is explored and explained..
How To Make It in the New Music Business: Practical Tips on Building a Loyal Following and Making a Living as a Musician
| Author | Ari Herstand |
| ISBN | 1631491504 |
Forget everything you think you know about the odds of “making it” in the music industry. Today, odds mean nothing and success is not about lucky breaks. It’s about conquering social media, mastering the art of merchandising and simply working harder and being smarter than everyone else. We...
Doctrines of Salvation Vol. II
| Author | Joseph Fielding Smith |
Volume 2 of a three volume set of authoritative sermons that is a must for every LDS library. The path to salvation and happiness is explored and explained..
