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Hermit: A memoir of finding freedom in a wild place
by Jade Angeles Fitton'I never imagined that the wind would blow me here, to a kind of isolation I have never experienced... There is never anything out here but my shadow, that no one treads on any more'When Jade's partner leaves the barn that they moved into just weeks before, he leaves a dent in the wall and her life unravelled. Numbed from years in a destructive, abusive relationship, she faces an uncertain future and complete solitude. Slowly, with the help of Devon's salted cliffs and damp forested footpaths, Jade comes back to life and discovers the power of being alone.As Jade reacclimatizes, she considers what it means to live alone. Through conversations with other hermits across the world, Fitton sheds light on the myriad - and often misunderstood - ways of living alone: from monks to hikikomori, and the largely ignored female hermit. Jade questions whether hermitic living is possible in an era of constant communication and increased housing costs as she finds herself financially unstable and itinerant. She realises that home doesn't exist within walls, but within the landscape of her childhood home county.Lyrically written, this is an inspirational story of recovery, of finding home, and of celebrating solitude in the natural world.
Hermitage Among the Clouds
by Thich Nhat Hanh Annabel Laity Nguyen Thi Hop Nguyen Dong Mobi WarrenSet at the turn of the fourteenth century, this historical novel tells the story of Princess Amazing Jewel and her father, King Tran Nhan Tong who abdicated the throne at the height of his illustrious career to become a Buddhist monk and later to establish the Bamboo Forest School of Vietnamese Zen Buddhism."Thich Nhat Hanh's writing has a lightness, a loveliness and a delicacy that calms and nourishes." -Inquiring Mind
Hermosas Mentiras: Terapia de Romance (La serie de Amanda Libro 2 #2)
by Ikechukwu JosephHermosas Mentiras: Terapía de Romance (La Serie de Amanda Libro 2) es una continuación de "Vuelve a Mí" (La Serie de Amanda Libro 1). Cómo arriesgó el su vida para salvar a su joven esposa Amanda y terminó en el quinto mundo de la madre tiburón en el océano. La última viita de la madre tiburón fue como un tren nupcial, glamoroso con sus guardias reales de escolta, todos vigilando por cualquier intruso o impostor. Algo inusual sucedió cuando los guardias que estaban a cargo se detuvieron a pocos metros de la jaula para cazar tiburones. La madre se acercó a la jaula sentimental o románticamente, y estas criaturas marinas la observaban como espectadores. OM encontró su ambiente iluminado y cálido. Su cuerpo, hasta entonces casi congelado, recibió calor... Fue recibido sentimental y románticamente en el reino de la quinta columna y por la hermosa dama de la madre tiburón. Escapó de varios obstáculos - el reino acuático, piratas, un cartel, la prisión, para poder reunirse con Amanda, la joven que con el apoyo de la ONU por los derechos de los niños, las mujeres y los derechos humanos decidió buscar justicia para los oprimidos en un mundo de ricos y poderosos. ¿Tendrá ella éxito? Lee la emocionante historia de la joven Amanda - una historia de amor, romance, violación, divorcio, lucha por la justicia, derechos del niño, derechos de las mujeres, verdad curativa, perdón... un desafío para los adolescente y adultos jóvenes, los adultos e incluso los mayores. Consigue tu copia para ti y tus amigos.
Hermosos perdedores
by Leonard CohenUna novela que sirve de hoja de ruta para recorrer los senderos de la maravillosa mente creativa de Leonard Cohen. El protagonista de Hermosos perdedores solo ha amado a tres personas en su vida, y las tres están muertas. Estableciendo un tórrido pero también sofocante triángulo pasional, Leonard Cohen retrata la red de una obsesión amorosa que orbita alrededor de la personalidad de Catherine Takakwitha, una laica católica del siglo XVII que acabó convertida en santa. Esta figura mística se une a los otros dos personajes centrales de la trama, recientemente fallecidos y que el autor no puede sino invocar: Edith, su esposa, y su gran amigo F. Leonard Cohen se consolidó como escritor con esta novela, que constituye un inmenso collage donde cada pieza explota en infinitas reminiscencias. Ensamblando con inaudita facilidad diálogos absurdos y escenas surreales con los más bellos fragmentos líricos, Hermosos perdedores es una obra carnal que utiliza la sensualidad como el mejor puente para acceder a la sabiduría más elevada. Un espléndido texto que aborda todos los temas y obsesiones que marcaron la génesis de Cohen como artista, lo que hace de esta obra un atlas imprescindible de su universo particular.
Hermosos perdedores
by Leonard CohenUna novela que sirve de hoja de ruta para recorrer los senderos de la maravillosa mente creativa de Leonard Cohen. El protagonista de Hermosos perdedores solo ha amado a tres personas en su vida, y las tres están muertas. Estableciendo un tórrido pero también sofocante triángulo pasional, Leonard Cohen retrata la red de una obsesión amorosa que orbita alrededor de la personalidad de Catherine Takakwitha, una laica católica del siglo XVII que acabó convertida en santa. Esta figura mística se une a los otros dos personajes centrales de la trama, recientemente fallecidos y que el autor no puede sino invocar: Edith, su esposa, y su gran amigo F. Leonard Cohen se consolidó como escritor con esta novela, que constituye un inmenso collage donde cada pieza explota en infinitas reminiscencias. Ensamblando con inaudita facilidad diálogos absurdos y escenas surreales con los más bellos fragmentos líricos, Hermosos perdedores es una obra carnal que utiliza la sensualidad como el mejor puente para acceder a la sabiduría más elevada. Un espléndido texto que aborda todos los temas y obsesiones que marcaron la génesis de Cohen como artista, lo que hace de esta obra un atlas imprescindible de su universo particular. Reseñas:«Leonard Cohen es tres escritores diferentes que son el mismo poeta; sus obras pueden estar en verso, en prosa o dentro de una canción, pero siempre logran lo que consigue un buen poema: transformar las palabras en un encantamiento.»Benjamín Prado, El Mundo «En España, la editorial Lumen acaba de recuperar sus dos novelas: El juego favorito (1963) y Hermosos perdedores (1966). Magnífica decisión: había que reivindicar como prosista al responsable de canciones como Tower of Song, Avalanche o There is a War.»Jesús Fernández Úbeda, Libertad digital «Un emocionante retrato de la obsesión amorosa que giraen torno a una laica católica del siglo XVII que acabó convertida en santa. Es un texto de prosa luminosa en el que el autor deja ya huella de todas sus obsesiones y de la sensualidad de sus letras.»Pilar Manzanares, AR revista «Revisitar aquellos deliciosos libros ofrece nuevas claves para entender y disfrutar al artista canadiense.»Álvaro Soto, Colpisa «En el primer aniversario de su muerte, la editorial Lumen reedita tres de sus volúmenes: la obra de poesía Libro del anhelo y las novelas El juego favorito y Hermosos perdedores, todas ellas en una cuidadísima edición que incluye en sus portadas dibujos realizados por el propio Cohen.»Álvaro Soto, Colpisa «Dos joyas de la narrativa recién reeditadas que, ante el primer aniversario de su muerte, recuerdan cuán imperecederamente viva resulta también su prosa.»Javier Herrero, EFE «Un libro emocionante.»Sunday Times «La novela moderna más vívida, fascinante y valiente que he leído.»Michael Ondaatje «Magníficamente escrito... uno sale de él habiendo tenido terribles y hermosas visiones.»The New York Times «Brillante, explosive, una Fuente de talento... James Joyce no ha muerto, vive bajo el nombre de Cohen.»Boston Herald «Cohen asalta al lector con palabras, imágenes, pirotecnia y amor. Es un libro furioso, poético, altamente personal.»Toronto Star
Hero Dad (The Flanagans #3)
by Marta PerryLife was much safer at a remove, or at least so Julie Alexander thought. Her photojournalist job allowed her to view life through her camera lens, a job that would help her learn if a man she’d never met was a good father to her estranged late half-sister’s child. But Julie’s efforts to be a detached observer were challenged by firefighter Seth Flanagan and his warm-hearted family, and her detachment was completely shattered by her unexpected love for three-year-old Davy. Yet Julie wasn’t the only one facing issues; the still-grieving Seth made it clear that love didn’t feature in his future plans. Could God’s love build a bridge to connect the two?
Hero Debut (Love Off Script #2)
by Angela Ruth Strong"Another sparkling feel-good romance, brimming with perfect doses of heart and heat!"-- Bethany Turner, award-winning author of The Do-OverGemma Bennett is the leading lady of her own life, and her true love is writing screenplays. With her trusty pink notebook in hand, she signs up for the Citizen’s Safety Academy to research her newest blockbuster hope, a rom-com with a police officer as the hero. And the fact that the handsome and heroic Lieutenant Karson Zellner is the one leading the training? Well, who can blame her for wanting to spend evenings with the man she swooned over months ago when he responded to a call at her apartment?Karson already has his fair share of problems before Gemma shows up, and he's not exactly a fan of the ditzy blonde who can’t seem to stay out of trouble. The last thing he needs is a damsel in distress to rescue; there are plenty of people in real need of his help. The fact that she seems to think his job makes him a superhero is just one more strike against her. This isn't a movie, and he feels like the furthest thing from a leading man.Gemma can't seem to stop doing the worst, most embarrassing things at just the wrong time. And as time goes on, Gemma begins to realize that the scripts for a perfect screenplay and a real-life happily-ever-after are two very different things. Can she step out of her own way to find the hero her story needs?
Hero Maker: Five Essential Practices For Leaders To Multiply Leaders (Exponential Ser.)
by Dave Ferguson Warren Bird J. D. GreearOver a course of a decade Patrick O'Connell went from being a non-leader and non-believer to leading a whole network of reproducing churches. Patrick became a Christ follower at Community Christian Church and on the evening he was baptized someone asked him to be an apprentice in a small group. Two years later he began raising support, moving to Kansas City, and serving a residency there to learn how to reproduce sites and churches.Every church has a different story, but all churches need a clear leadership development track for leaders, volunteer and paid. What is often missing is a path that leads to multiplication. Drawing directly from the practices of Jesus, this book focuses on helping your church outline and refine its leadership path. It helps leaders identify their starting points, and then walks them forward from there with guidance and specific examples from many different churches for points all along the way.The Hero Maker shows church leaders how to become a "Level 5" church led by "Level 5" leaders, redefining a church's success as more than growth - as reproducing and multiplying. Included are illustrations and field guide exercises on how to develop apprentices, lead small groups, and coach leaders.
Hero for a Season
by Nancy Simpson LeveneNine-year-old T.J. receives God's help in unexpected ways when he collects cans to recycle for cash to help his soccer teammate Ricky Rodriquez and his family, who are experiencing both bad luck and discrimination.
Hero in Disguise
by Leona KarrCHARITY BEGINS AT HOME...And Melissa Chanley’s apartment was much too cramped for two rambunctious, motherless little boys. But they needed more than spacious accommodations and a foster mom. They needed a father figure to look after and love them. In desperation, Melissa turned to the one man who might be able to help-and the last man likely to become a dad...or husband.Busy attorney David Ardell reluctantly agreed to house the young orphans and their temporary caregiver in his sprawling home, though he never expected that the move would make him feel like the head of a family-much less battle a fierce attraction to a spiritual woman like Melissa....
Hero in Her Heart
by Marta PerryAnimal trainer Nolie Lang must work with firefighter Gabriel Flanagan to obtain crucial funding for her new business. They are equally determined and stubborn--can even God bring these two people together?
Hero in Her Heart (Mills And Boon Love Inspired Ser. #1)
by Marta PerryIt’s a time for healing in this heartwarming romance by bestselling author Marta Perry, part of The Flanagans series.Nolie Lang learned at an early age that animals wouldn’t let her down like people did. Her farm was a haven for abandoned animals—and a source of hope for the disabled. But now, to get a crucial grant, Nolie had to work with the most stubborn man she’d ever met, injured firefighter Gabriel Flanagan.Though Gabe clearly didn’t want to depend on anyone, including God, he and Nolie became reluctant partners. And all too soon the courage she witnessed in his actions disarmed her. But his injury had convinced Gabe he had nothing to offer Nolie. Could God now make Gabe see he’d always be a hero in her heart? Experience more heartwarming romances in the rest of The Flanagans series:Hero in Her HeartUnlikely HeroHero DadHer Only HeroHearts AfireRestless HeartsA Soldier’s HeartFrom Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness, and hope.
Hero's Bride (Brides of Montclair #11)
by Jane Peart"You see I must go, don't you, Kitty?" Kip asked. Everything in her cried out, No, I don't understand. What about her dreams, her desires, the life they had planned together? Then she remembered the epitaph on the head-stone in the old hillside cemetery, the one that had made such a lasting impression on her: "What I gave, I have; what I spent, I saved, What I kept, I lost." It had been true a hundred years ago, and it was just as true now. If she did not let Kip go freely, he would go anyway, and she would lose him. You could not keep what did not want to be kept. Eventually Kip would be lost to her unless--"Of course, Kip, I understand." When Kitty Cameron, in love with the dashing Kip Montrose, is forced to accept the dangerous career he has chosen for himself, she faces a difficult challenge. In order to follow her heart, she makes a decision that will irrevocably change her own life forever. Determinedly overcoming parental objections as well as her own sensitive nature, Kitty sets out to accomplish her goal. Drawing on inner resources of faith, Kitty emerges from her sheltered girlhood as a woman of enormous bravery, spiritual strength, compassion, and courage. Having survived physical danger, heartbreak, and loss, Kitty discovers that sometimes the reality of love is more fulfilling than its illusion.
Hero: Becoming the Man She Desires
by Fred Stoeker Jasen StoekerYou already know it’s not easy being a single man in this culture today. But it is easy to be overwhelmed, to feel helpless and hopeless about living by God’s high standards for singles. It’s easy to cave in to the pressures of this sex-soaked world and accept defeat–blaming the media, the culture, even girlfriends who don’t know how tough it can be.But many men have read books like Every Young Man’s Battle and Tactics and have committed themselves to stand strong and pure in the power of God, and to go on the offensive against the onslaught of negative stereotypes. Some have suffered. Some have fallen. But many have experienced victory–and you can be among them. What makes those committed men so desirable to women? Be Her Hero is their motto. From best-selling author Fred Stoeker, along with his son Jasen, come the straightforward insight and real-life examples you’re looking for to help you take personal purity to its logical conclusion. Here’s straight truth with irrefutable evidence of what makes an ultimate hero to women who long for men of faith–men who stand by their convictions and make their world a safer and better place. Are you ready to accept the challenge?
Herod and Mary: The True Story of the Tyrant King and the Mother of the Risen Savior (Ancient Evil, Living Hope #1)
by Kathie Lee GiffordExplore the interwoven lives of King Herod and Mary, Mother of Jesus as New York Times bestselling author Kathie Lee Gifford brings these biblical figures into a new light. Follow Herod from boyhood as he strives and fails throughout his life to become a beloved king. Walk in the steps of Mary of Nazareth as she navigates the repercussions of Herod's deadly obsession.Delve into the complex history of Herod the Great—his rise to power and ultimate fall in pursuit to be the "King of the Jews." Under a flourishing yet tumultuous background of Jerusalem, consider Mary of Nazareth's place under Herod's rule and the promise of a Messiah to free her people. Kathie Lee Gifford with Bryan M. Litfin, Ph.D. deftly weave a truthful historical narrative full of accurate details and sweeping prose that ushers in the true King and glorifies God's powerful plan to bring a savior into the world through unlikely means. A coda between the authors, full of honest revelation and insightful meaning, follows each chapter for added in-depth reading.The first installment in the Ancient Evil, Living Hope series, Herod and Mary begins with the tragic life of King Herod—Christianity's first true persecutor. As an impressionable boy, he is forever marked by the raw power of Rome. Throughout the course of Herod's career, he gains power, fame, and riches beyond belief. Yet murderous intrigues stalk this man—and infect his own dark soul.Under the rule of King Herod, Jerusalem becomes a prominent city of wealth and prosperity, but Mary saw the struggle of her people under a tyrant. Like all Jewish women, she knew the promises of Torah and longed for a deliverer. But no one could have prepared her for what the angel of God revealed: that the Messiah wouldn't arrive with the blaring of trumpets, the clash of arms, or the fanfare of a mighty host. He would arrive as an infant within her own womb. The light of the world was born in a cave: not a king who maims and destroys, but the gentle King of the Jews.This riveting narrative nonfiction work reveals deep insight to how Herod came to power, how corruption and an ancient evil threatened the stability of a nation, and how a teenage Mary was called to traverse these obstacles to bring the Savior, Jesus, our living hope, into the world.
Herodotus and Religion in the Persian Wars
by Jon D. MikalsonThe two great Persian invasions of Greece, in 490 and 480-79 B.C., both repulsed by the Greeks, provide our best opportunity for understanding the interplay of religion and history in ancient Greece. Using the Histories of Herodotus as well as other historical and archaeological sources, Jon Mikalson shows how the Greeks practiced their religion at this pivotal moment in their history.In the period of the invasions and the years immediately after, the Greeks--internationally, state by state, and sometimes individually--turned to their deities, using religious practices to influence, understand, and commemorate events that were threatening their very existence. Greeks prayed and sacrificed; made and fulfilled vows to the gods; consulted oracles; interpreted omens and dreams; created cults, sanctuaries, and festivals; and offered dozens of dedications to their gods and heroes--all in relation to known historical events.By portraying the human situations and historical circumstances in which Greeks practiced their religion, Mikalson advances our knowledge of the role of religion in fifth-century Greece and reveals a religious dimension of the Persian Wars that has been previously overlooked.
Heroes and Outlaws of the Bible
by Don ReidThis book is about some folks in the Bible you probably have read or heard about. But instead of the dusty, dry, old characters that we tend to think of them as, I hope I have fashioned something that will entertain as well as inform. These chapters are more than a thumbnail sketch, but not necessarily in-depth studies. If you're a Bible scholar, you may read a chapter and refresh your memory. If you're an average churchgoer, you may find a few new, interesting facts you missed the last time his or her name came up. And if you're a complete novice, then dig in because you have some fun stuff to catch up on. These guys were human and saintly and weak and strong and good and evil and right and wrong and every other set of opposites you can think of. These were real people and their stories never get old. If you're a parent, share the stories with your kids. If you're a grandparent, share them with your kids' kids. If you're a Sunday school teacher, share them with your class. And if you're a preacher, then God bless you. Dinner is at one and we're having fried chicken.
Heroes and Villains of the Bible
by Thomas Nelson50 true-life adventures of real people from the Bible--stories of good versus evil, right versus wrong, and heroes versus villains--and their life-shaping lessons that point children to God--the greatest hero of all!The Bible is packed with stories of courageous people who loved and served God, and how He used them to do great things in the world. It is also filled with villainous people who disobeyed God and did horrible things. Heroes and Villains of the Bible encourages its readers to aspire to become great, courageous, and heroic servants of God, and reject all that is evil in the world. With Heroes and Villains of the Bible, children will realize some of their favorite heroes aren't from the movies, but are real people from the Bible.
Heroes of Faith (LifeGuide Bible Studies)
by Douglas ConnellyAbraham and Sarah. Noah. Rahab. Hebrews 11 gives us a list of role models: ordinary people who trusted God in radical ways. These eight-session LifeGuide Bible Study on the heroes of faith from Hebrews will encourage you, inspire you and help deepen your own trust in our great God who still keeps all his promises, so that you might live out your faith in radical ways today. For over three decades LifeGuide Bible Studies have provided solid biblical content and raised thought-provoking questions—making for a one-of-a-kind Bible study experience for individuals and groups. This series has more than 130 titles on Old and New Testament books, character studies, and topical studies. PDF download with a single-user license; available from InterVarsity Press and other resellers.
Heroes of Olympus
by Drew Willis Laurie Calkhoven Philip FreemanFast-paced and action-packed retellings of the most important Greek and Roman myths.Ancient myths continue to have modern relevance--for thousands of years they have been the basis for plays, operas, paintings, and movies. And in these retellings from acclaimed writer and scholar Philip Freeman, classic tales from Greek and Roman mythology find new life and inspire aspiring writers, artists, and musicians. Adapted from the lengthier Oh My Gods and specially tailored to a younger audience, these irresistible stories of philandering gods, flawed heroes, and tragic lovers portray the fundamental aspects of humanity and are filled with entertaining drama and valuable insights.
Heroes of Spirit: 100 Rabbinic Tales of the Holocaust
by Rabbi Dovid HoffmanFinally, a volume that focuses, not on the horrors of WWII, but rather on the response of rabbis, lay leaders and ordinary people, who came face-to-face with extraordinary crises of epic proportions. Read and be inspired by the heroism of the human spirit, tempered by the wisdom and the values.
Heroes of the Faith
by Gene FedeleWithin the pages of this book you will find a generation by generation account of the lives of great and godly men and women who have changed the world for Christ, from the time our great Master walked the earth to the present day, these heroes of our faith were appointed by God and granted supernatural courage and strength to stand up against tyranny and unbelief, and carry the torch of divine truth in splendor and victory. Includes more than 100 illustrations, sketches and prints spanning over 2000 years.
Heroes of the Holy Life: Biographies of Fully Devoted Followers of Christ
by Wesley L. DuewelStories of fourteen outstanding Christians whose words and deeds set an example for believers today. This book recounts the life stories of outstanding Christians who inspire and challenge readers to live more godly lives. These fourteen men and women—some well known and others not—come from many parts of the world and from the 14th to the 20th centuries. These brief biographies highlight the events and special contributions each person has made to the church. Figures presented are Francis Asbury, Duncan Campbell, Oswald Chambers, Jonathan Goforth, Madame Guyon, Frances Ridly Havergal, John Hyde, Adoniram Judson, Dwight L. Moody, Evan Roberts, Girolamo Savonarola, Amanda Smith, John Smith, and Bishop William Taylor.
Heroes, Rogues, and the Rest: Lives That Tell the Story of the Bible
by J. Ellsworth KalasThe Bible is filled with heroes and rogues, and this new edition brings them vividly to life. Each chapter includes a key Scripture passage and an examination of a particular biblical character’s story, including the characteristics that defined that person, and what we can learn from them and their contribution to our faith and our lives as believers.
Heroes, villains and the muslim exception: Muslim and Arab Men in Australian Crime Drama (Islamic Studies Series)
by Mehal KrayemHeroes, Villains and the Muslim Exception explores recent crime drama film and television depictions of Arab and Muslim men in Australia. It examines the representation of three Australian productions: East West 101, The Combination and Cedar Boys. Since 2007 Australia has seen a notable increase in the inclusion of Arab and Muslim male characters in various serials and films, but what do these inclusions mean for the place of Arab and Muslim men in Australia today? This book seeks to understand how these representations are constructed and whether they are as progressive and edgy as producers and media responses would suggest. This book explores the extent to which cultural productions such as East West 101, The Combination and Cedar Boys open up a space for new understandings of the place of Arab and Muslim Australians in contemporary Australia. Importantly it considers the role of the Special Broadcasting Service in the plight of anti-racism. Islamic Studies Series - Volume 23