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Follow the magic of music in this enchanting trilogy, taking place first at the height of WWI in Germany, and then in the Canticle Kingdom within the music box of a great and evil musicanter. Heroes abound without and within the music box, but many are lost throughout this epic journey, some to dark magic. First following the brothers Jorgen and Karsten, The Canticle Prelude leads into Michael Young’s already published novel The Canticle Kingdom, weaving music into dark fantasy like never before.

The book features one carol for each day from December first to Christmas Eve and presents both the lyrics and the fascinating stories and interesting facts behind the creation of the songs. Each entry deepens our understanding of the music and enhances our appreciation of why these songs are culturally important and dearly treasured. From popular, familiar carols to lesser known but cherished hymns, author Michael D. Young combines his musical expertise with information specific to each song.

When a mysterious being gives Frank Edison the chance to travel back in time to prevent his brother’s death, he jumps at the chance. Being a first-time temporal traveler, however, he does not realize how sinister meddling with the past can be.

The first musical quest was only the beginning! Waking up with a taco hangover after celebrating their last win, Bellissimo realizes there's more to the Uppercase prophecy than they thought, and this part deals with her! With Sir Roderick at her side, she must defeat the Beandom's four fearsome Oxymorons: the Little Giant, the Jumbo Shrimp, the Living Dead, and the Moronic Ox. Success will bring them to the mythical One Bean and the Treasure of Ages, but can she succeed, working with a man with an ego bigger than Mount Ominous?

Christmas carols capture the spirit of Christmas like nothing else, and Carol of the Tales and Other Nightly Noels bring beloved carols to life like never before. Throw your cares away with the tales from sweet silver bells.

In this novel, a profiteering pharmaceutical executive seizes upon an opportunity to turn the discovery of a new cancer-preventing drug into a massive industry-competitive advantage for his company and his own personal financial gain. Using ruthless individuals with deadly skills and intent, the executive tries to nefariously obtain the necessary molecular synthesis protocol to create the next generation of oncologic drugs.

Andy Burke is only 18-years-old and already head of his own company—if you can call a fancy drink stand at school a company. He has just one semester to see business boom, or he won’t touch a cent of his father’s millions.

For hundreds of years in ancient Mesoamerica, the Nephites and Lamanites continued a feud started by a single family. This family crossed the sea from Jerusalem to settle in a Promised Land, clinging to the promise that God would protect them as long as they remembered him. Inspired by the narratives found in the Book of Mormon, Tales from the Promised Land is a collection of exciting short stories set against the backdrop of the ancient Americas.

Welcome to the Carols of Christmas. Each day leading up to Christmas, I talk about a particular Christmas carol, explaining some of the history and background behind the carol, and then finally, I will sing a verse of it for you. Some will be familiar and some probably not, but they all point us toward the true reason for the season: our Savior Jesus Christ. Learn more about me and my work at www.authormichaelyoung.com.

Who Do Deacons Need to Be? What Do Deacons Need to Know? What Do Deacons Need to Do? These three questions form the basis for Exemplars: Deacons as Servant and Spiritual Leaders. They are designed to encourage robust conversation within diaconates as well as between deacons, clergy, and other laity. All of us grow spiritually as we listen and speak to one another with open minds and loving hearts. For deacons to reach their full potential as spiritual leaders, thoughtful and prayerful conversation must happen. This workbook was born from years of pastoral experience and a growing conviction...

With the new hymnbook and children’s songbook for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on the horizon, it is an excellent time to look back at where church music has been and to see where we might be going. The Song of the Saints examines the history of the hymnbooks and children's songbooks of the church, both the official and nonofficial versions.

Explore new frontiers with the short fiction of Michael D. Young! These fantasy and science-fiction stories will transport you to strange and exciting new worlds, to the heights of heaven, the depths of the underworld, and everywhere in between. With over twenty years of stories to choose from, there is something for everyone to escape the everyday.

A strange and terrifying change has come over the Corridor of Keys now that it is under new management. The Grey Knight has taken over, creating a third faction in the game powerful enough to take on both Paladin and Nemesis alike. Now Rich must join forces with his former foes, undertaking a dangerous mission into the heart of the maze with his family that will determine the future of all knights, and then the entire world.

Even the most ordinary objects and people may hide something truly wonderful inside. The Canticle Kingdom is once again in peril as an old evil resurfaces, stronger than ever before. Johann, Brigitta, and many others return in this exciting sequel from Michael Young, author of The Canticle Kingdom and prequel The Canticle Prelude. Discover once again a world full of magic, danger, loyalty, and bravery, as they take on this new threat to save their home, other magical kingdoms yet unknown to them, and even our own world.

Wally was your typical medieval wizard, pointy hat and all, until one day he casts a spell to gaze into the future. Then he makes a connection...with the internet! A whole new world of social media, electronic mail, and more awaits him, but he soon discovers that the wonders of the internet come with dangers ranging from predatory dragons to actual internet trolls! Fortunately, Wally has a guide, the gallant Sir Brows, to help him navigate the perils of cyberspace before Wally brings the whole castle down around him.

On the way to the promised land, one of the Jaredite barges takes an unplanned detour. Shipwrecked during a violent storm, the inhabitants of the barge find themselves on a strange shore without the company of the other 15 barges and no hope of rescue.

Charley never expected to spend Christmas in a hospital, helping his wife fight for her life. With this shadow cast over his holiday season, Charley finds an unlikely friend in Henry, an old man who likes to listen to the bells in the park next to the hospital. Charley finds a sympathetic ear in Henry, a man who went through the crisis of losing his wife—twice.

Most people don’t often associate Easter with music, but author Michael D. Young has collected a variety of inspirational hymns and songs—some solemn, some jubilant—and his commentary on their meaning can enhance our holiday experience. Each chapter focuses on the rich history of two songs that relate to the events of Holy Week, including the Triumphal Entry, the Last Supper, the crucifixion, and the resurrection.

With two out of his four quests to become a paladin completed, Rich Witz fears the hardest part is yet to come. His nemesis, a dark knight in training, has already shown his terrible power, and Rich barely escaped with his life. Not only does he need to figure out how to pass the final two tests, but also a way to defeat his enemy once and for all. He knows his nemesis is disguised as a regular person at his school, and his list of suspects just keeps growing. With only a few days left, Rich must find out for himself if he has what it takes to become a knight—and to save his family.

Many people have heard of the miracles made famous by The Bible: walking on water, parting the sea, and even raising the dead. Though these miracles happened a long time ago they still inspire people today as evidence of a loving heavenly father. Today, God continues to be a god of miracles and works his wonders in the lives of ordinary people. In this collection, you will read the stories of people from a variety of backgrounds who have experienced miraculous events in their lives. Feel inspired as you hear about modern-day wonders that God is working all around us.