New Mormon Books

Smith’s latest talk on CD, “Thou Shalt Be Nice!” is based off of his own “Laura Larsen Challenge,” a challenge he created based on his own observations of his childhood friend.

Speaker teaches about pecking order
By Helen Hovenier
BYU Daily Universe/Newsnet, 9 Jun 2009
http://nn.byu.edu/story.cfm/73005

Elder Neal A. Maxwell’s stimulating style, thought-provoking phrases and well-known quotes are organized into the new book, “The Neal A. Maxwell Quote Book: Illustrated Edition.” The book is a newer, picturesque version of the original “Neal A. Maxwell Quote Book,” published in 1997. The large, 448-page, possibly seven-pound book features 1,500 quotes on over 200 topics.

Memorable quotes compiled to form keepsake edition
By Helen Hovenier
BYU Daily Universe/Newsnet, 2 Jun 2009.
http://nn.byu.edu/story.cfm/72922

BYU religion professor Robert L. Millet recently released his new book “Men of Influence,” a sequel to his bestselling book “Men of Valor.” The book is about the potential of the priesthood, a large part of the LDS faith.

Religion professor releases new book about priesthood
By Helen Hovenier
BYU Daily Universe/Newsnet, 27 May 2009
http://nn.byu.edu/story.cfm/72789

“Why do we love sports so much?” Bytheway wrote in his book. “Perhaps it’s because a basketball, baseball or football game is like a miniature lifetime — an unscripted, unpredictable drama where determination, adversity, persistence, exhilaration and disappointment are all acted out in front of us … As a teacher, I am constantly looking for life lessons in everyday things, and I can find plenty of them in sports.”

John Bytheway uplifts with new LDS book on life and sports
By Helen Hovenier
BYU Daily Universe/Newsnet, 27 May 2009
http://nn.byu.edu/story.cfm/72790