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Hey, Hun: Sales, Sisterhood, Supremacy, and the Other Lies Behind Multilevel Marketing
by Emily Lynn PaulsonShe signed up for the sisterhood, free cars, and the promise of a successful business of her own. Instead, she ended up with an addiction, broken friendships, and the rubble of a toppled pyramid . . . scheme.HEY, HUN: SALES SISTERHOOD, SUPREMACY, AND THE OTHER LIES BEHIND MULTILEVEL MARKETING is the eye-opening, funny, and dangerous personal story of author Emily Lynn Paulson rising to the top of the pyramid in the multilevel marketing (MLM) world, only to recognize that its culture and business practices went beyond a trendy marketing scheme and into the heart of white supremacy in America. A significant polemic on how MLMs operate, HEY, HUN expertly lays out their role in the cultural epidemic of isolation and the cult-like ideologies that course through their trainings, marketing, and one-on-one interactions. Equally entertaining and smart, Paulson&’s first-person accounts, acerbic wit, and biting commentary will leave you with a new perspective on those &“Hey Hun&” messages flooding your inbox. &“This book is a must-read for all women, especially those struggling with the deep ache to belong, be successful, or feel their self-worth. HEY, HUN is at once a cautionary tale, an educational service, and a vulnerable memoir. It&’s essential reading for anyone considering joining, trying to escape, or healing from the toxic, culty structure that is MLM.&” — Sarah Edmondson, actress, host of A Little Bit Culty podcast, author of Scarred: The True Story of How I Escaped NXIVM, the Cult That Bound My Life &“Emily&’s experience is so raw, honest, and relatable that HEY, HUN should be required reading for anyone involved with MLM—past, present, or future.&” — Roberta Blevins, anti-MLM adovcate, host of the Life After MLM podcast, and star of the LulaRich documentary
Hey, Preach... You're Coming Through!
by David WilkersonCertainly nothing could hit harder and deeper than this shocking report on what is happening to American youth today. Dave Wilkerson is on the scene: he has talked with kids in bad trouble, youth on our college campuses, the Flower Children, the junkies and the hippies, and his words ring with truth and authority. Marijuana, LSD, illicit sex, the runaways, drop-outs--these are the alarming subjects that Dave Wilkerson knows so well. He knows, too, their tragic harvest in terms of ruined human life, heartache and suffering. No longer confined to the slums and tenement districts, to the poor, illiterate and homeless, these frightening concerns are now reaching into suburbia's affluent homes and grimly invading the lives of the top students on our high school and college campuses, the children of society's elite.
Hey! That's Not What The Bible Says!
by Bill RossHey, That's Not What the Bible Says! That's what Bill heard back from a group of young children when he shared some sketches he had done for children's church. Those drawings were the basis for this unique and very creative look into some of the Bible's most popular stories including the Garden of Eden, Moses and the burning bush, and Jesus' birth. 10 stories in all are told in cartoonish fashion with a familiar group of kids always popping up to remind us...That's Not What the Bible Says! The complete stories from the Bible are included along with each story as references for families to spend family time reading together.
Hey, You're Not the Easter Bunny!
by Ethan T. BerlinWhen the Easter Bunny needs a last-minute substitution, an unlikely hero steps in. Will anyone notice that the Easter Bunny is...an ostrich?!The Easter Bunny is hard at work hiding eggs for an Easer Egg Hunt. But when he needs to dash back to Easter Island to get more eggs, an unlikely hero—an ostrich!—has to put on the bunny ears. She hops into the yard with basket in tow, and is met by a little girl who is eager to start the hunt for eggs. Will this ostrich be able to save Easter? Or will this little girl realize… “Hey! You’re NOT the Easter Bunny!”Readers of all ages are sure to laugh out loud to this hilarious Easter story, and will love being in on the joke as this ostrich does her best to convince everyone that she's the Easter Bunny, from hopping on a trampoline to laying her own eggs. Full of jokes and charm, this book is perfect for fans of How to Catch the Easter Bunny. Don't miss this irresistible addition to your Easter book collection that you'll love reading year after year.
Hezbollah: A History of the "Party of God"
by Dominique Avon Anais-Trissa KhatchadourianFor thirty years, Hezbollah has played a pivotal role in Lebanese and global politics. That visibility has invited Hezbollah’s lionization and vilification by outside observers, and at the same time has prevented a clear-eyed view of Hezbollah’s place in the history of the Middle East and its future course of action. Dominique Avon and Anaïs-Trissa Khatchadourian provide here a nonpartisan account which offers insights into Hezbollah that Western media have missed or misunderstood. Now part of the Lebanese government, Hezbollah nevertheless remains in tension with both the transnational Shiite community and a religiously diverse Lebanon. Calling for an Islamic regime would risk losing critical allies at home, but at the same time Hezbollah’s leaders cannot say that a liberal regime is the solution for the future. Consequently, they use the ambiguous expression “civil but believer state. ” What happens when an organization founded as a voice of “revolution” and then “resistance” occupies a position of power, yet witnesses the collapse of its close ally, Syria? How will Hezbollah’s voice evolve as the party struggles to reconcile its regional obligations with its religious beliefs? The authors’ analyses of these key questions-buttressed by their clear English translations of foundational documents, including Hezbollah’s open letter of 1985 and its 2009 charter, and an in-depth glossary of key theological and political terms used by the party’s leaders-make Hezbollah an invaluable resource for all readers interested in the future of this volatile force.
Hezbollah: The Story of the Party of God
by Eitan AzaniAn exploration of the Hezbollah movement from a multidisciplinary, comprehensive, historical, and systematic perspective, this book explains how it has evolved since its inception in the early 1980s to the present. The author argues that the Hezbollah movement is a product of the environment in which it operates and of the interactions as well as of the reciprocal relations between the players surrounding it. The 2008 model of Hezbollah is one of a pragmatic terrorist organization that is far more dangerous than that of the revolutionary Hezbollah of the eighties. In fact, the movement hasn't abandoned its goals, but changed their pace of application. "
Hezbollah, Islamist Politics, And International Society
by Filippo DionigiHow do the norms of the liberal international order influence the activity of Islamist movements? This book assesses the extent to which Islamist groups, which have traditionally attempted to shield their communities from 'external' moral conceptions, have been influenced by the principles that regulate international society. Through an analysis of Lebanon's Hezbollah, Filippo Dionigi concludes that international norms are significant factors changing Islamist politics. We are still far from an accomplished resolve of the tension between Islamist communitarianism and liberal normative views, but a precarious equilibrium may emerge whereby Islamists are persuaded to rethink the idea of an allegedly 'authentic' Islamic morality as opposed to the legitimacy of international norms.
Hi, I'm an Atheist!: What That Means and How to Talk About It with Others
by David G. McAfeeThe essential guide to coming out as a non-believerDavid G. McAfee was raised in a conservative American Christian household. So when he stopped believing in God—any god—his family was shocked. He quickly realized that atheists are misunderstood, frequently thought of as Satan worshippers and anarchists. Thus started McAfee's journey to his true self, and crusade to tell others—especially those who are devoutly religious—what atheism really is, what he believes in, and why atheists should not be feared.In Hi, I'm an Atheist!, McAfee looks at what an atheist believes and how to “come out” as an atheist to your friends, family, and co-workers, offering sound advice on overcoming the difficult moments in any “coming out” conversation. Including a resource guide both for people just coming to atheism and people who have been atheists for years as well as an interview with Rebecca Vitsmun, the woman made famous for coming out as an atheist live on CNN, Hi I’m an Atheist! is a smart, sensitive, and realistic guide to living one’s life positively and honestly without the need for a belief in God.
Hi, My Name Is Jack: One Man's Story of the Tumultuous Road to Sobriety and a Changed Life
by Jack WattsIn this grippingly honest narrative about one man's journey from addiction and self-destruction to recovery and a changed life, readers will be dismayed at the hurtful patterns of his two alcoholic parents and how they scarred and shaped the outcome of their three sons forever. Watts openly talks of his multiple failed marriages, strained relationships with his children, overwhelming business losses, and the self-loathing and guilt that plagued him for years.In spite of all of this, Jack held on to the conviction he made more than fifteen years ago never to drink again. Gradually learning to make better choices, he discovered how to move past deeply engraved dysfunctions and become a productive, loving adult. Included are accounts of his efforts to live out the twelve steps in restoring relationships with family members and confronting the offender who molested his three daughters.A story like this is one that continues throughout a lifetime. The glimpses shared in these pages will inspire readers to be honest about their own demons and provide hope for a fulfilled and joyful life beyond the shackles of addiction.
Hi, My Name Is Jack
by Jack WattsIn this grippingly honest narrative about one man's journey from addiction and self-destruction to recovery and a changed life, readers will be dismayed at the hurtful patterns of his two alcoholic parents and how they scarred and shaped the outcome of their three sons forever. Watts openly talks of his multiple failed marriages, strained relationships with his children, overwhelming business losses, and the self-loathing and guilt that plagued him for years.In spite of all of this, Jack held on to the conviction he made more than fifteen years ago never to drink again. Gradually learning to make better choices, he discovered how to move past deeply engraved dysfunctions and become a productive, loving adult. Included are accounts of his efforts to live out the twelve steps in restoring relationships with family members and confronting the offender who molested his three daughters.A story like this is one that continues throughout a lifetime. The glimpses shared in these pages will inspire readers to be honest about their own demons and provide hope for a fulfilled and joyful life beyond the shackles of addiction.
A Hickory Ridge Christmas
by Dana CorbitA minister's daughter and unwed teen mother: five years ago Hannah Woods had been the talk of Hickory Ridge. Her little girl was the light of her life, though Hannah was unable to forgive the one who'd loved her-and then left. Todd McBride had left town a boy and returned a man with a quest: To find the woman he still adored and ask for a second chance. But Hannah's secret-a child he'd never known about-threw his plans into a tailspin. With Christmas rapidly approaching, it seemed the time for love and forgiveness was at hand. . . .
The Hidden
by Mary ChamberlainHer heart died in the war – can she breathe new life into it? Dora Simon and Joe O’Cleary live in separate countries, accepting of their twilight years. But their monochrome worlds are abruptly upended by the arrival of Barbara Hummel, who is determined to identify the mysterious woman whose photograph she has found among her mother’s possessions.Forced to confront a time they thought buried in the past, Dora and Joe’s lives unravel – and entwine. For, trapped on the Channel Islands under the German occupation in the Second World War, Dora, a Jewish refugee, had concealed her identity; while Joe, a Catholic priest, kept quite another secret...This is a story of love and betrayal, shame and survival. But can a speck of light diffuse the darkest shadows of war?
Hidden: Reflections on Gay Life, AIDS, and Spiritual Desire
by Richard GiannoneHidden—Richard Giannone’s searingly honest, richly insightful memoir—eloquently captures the author’s transformation from a solitary gay academic to a dedicated caregiver as well as a sexually and spiritually committed man. Always alone, always fearful, he initially resisted the duty to look after his dying female relatives. But his mother’s fall into dementia changed all that. Her vulnerability opened this middle-aged man to the love of another man, a former priest and Jersey boy like himself. Together the two men saw the old woman to her death and did the same for Giannone’s sister. In Hidden Giannone uncovers how, ultimately, these experiences moved him closer to participating in the vitality he believed pulsed in the world but had always eluded him. The mothering life of this gay partnership evolved alongside the AIDS crisis and within and against Italian American culture that reflected the Catholic Church’s discountenancing of homosexual love. Giannone vividly weaves his reflections on gay life in Greenwich Village and his spiritual journey as a gay man and Catholic into his experience of caring for the women of his family. In Hidden Giannone recounts a gripping religious conversion, drawing on the wisdom of the ancient desert mothers and fathers of Egypt and Palestine. Because he was raised a Catholic, the shift is not from nothing to something. Rather, it is away from the modeling power of institutional Christianity to the tempering influence of homosexuality on the Gospel. Gay or straight, so long as we remain hidden from ourselves, the true God remains hidden from us.
Hidden (Sisters of the Heart #1)
by Shelley Shepard GrayA young woman finds safety, acceptance, and love in Amish country in New York Times bestselling author Shelley Shepard Gray’s Hidden.When Anna decides it’s time to leave her abusive boyfriend, she doesn’t know where to turn. Rob has completely won over her parents, and the entire community, with his good looks and smooth charm. Only Anna has seen his dark side.Desperate, she runs to the only place she’s ever felt completely safe—the Amish Brenneman Bed and Breakfast, where Anna met life-long friend Katie Brenneman. The family welcomes her in, and with few questions asked allows her to stay, dressed in Plain clothing, and help around the inn.Katie’s older brother Henry is the only one who doesn’t take too kindly to the intrusion. He tries to ignore Anna, knowing no good would ever come from caring for an Englisher like her. But as he gets to know Anna, he discovers her good heart and is surprised with her readiness to accept their lifestyle.The more time Anna spends with the Amish, the more she feels she’s found a true home. But how can she deny the life she left behind? And will her chance for happiness be stolen away by the man from her past?“A touching love story with a riveting portrayal of the Amish way of life. Shelley Shepard Gray has created a romance readers will root for.” —Tracey Bateman, author of The Nanny Proposal
Hidden Addictions: A Pastoral Response to the Abuse of Legal Drugs
by Richard L Dayringer Bridget C Mc KeeverIn Hidden Addictions: A Pastoral Response to the Abuse of Legal Drugs, you’ll find that beneath the gruesome, more public face of illegal drug abuse lies another less hideous, but just as destructive, layer of addiction--the addiction to prescribed drugs. In this revealing study, you’ll learn how you can confront the hidden malady of legal drug dependency in individuals and ultimately break its chokehold on a world already ravaged by complacency and social-systemic dysfunction.The only book of its kind, Hidden Addictions is a concise, readable pastoral perspective on the creeping epidemic of legal drug abuse. Its illuminating case vignettes show you the social roots of addiction and give you the spiritual and religious resources necessary to put you and your loved ones on the road to holistic recovery. Specifically, you’ll read about: groups most at risk--girls, young women, and older women types of drugs, including tranquilizers, sedatives, antidepressants, and painkillers over-the-counter drugs and look-alike drugs women and the pharmaceutical industry recovery methods, including detoxification, family therapy, and couple counseling spiritual resources and systemic reformIn a society already addicted to power, pleasure, and possession, you don’t always see the “warning buttons” being pushed. But this book shows that you can turn back the quiet tide of spiritual sickness and psychochemical dependency that’s sweeping the globe. So whether you’re a pastor whose congregation is suffering, a social worker administering to addicted clientele, or a campus minister, Hidden Addictions will give you the pragmatism and awareness you need to heal the wounded soul.
Hidden Amish Secrets
by Debby GiustiHer temporary Amish homecomingcould get her killed.Julianne Graber left her Amish life behind after a family tragedy, but now she’s back to sell the family home—and someone’s dead set on getting rid of her. With her neighbor William Lavy by her side, Julianne must uncover dangerous secrets to make sense of the past and present. Can she find justice for her family—and a future with Will—before the killer hits his target?USA TODAY Bestselling Author Debby GiustiFrom Harlequin Love Inspired Suspense: Courage. Danger. Faith.
Hidden Amish Target (Amish Country Justice #16)
by Dana R. LynnShe&’s an accidental witness. Now she&’s running for her life… Witnessing a murder puts a target on Molly Schultz&’s back, and now she&’s on the run from a gunman dead set on silencing her. She turns to family friend Zeke Bender for help, but when Molly&’s identity and location are exposed, they&’re left with a criminal among her Amish community. Can Zeke safeguard Molly long enough to catch the culprit—or will they fall prey to their merciless hunter?From Love Inspired Suspense: Courage. Danger. Faith.Amish Country Justice Book 1: Plain TargetBook 2: Plain RetributionBook 3: Amish Christmas AbductionBook 4: Amish Country AmbushBook 5: Amish Christmas EmergencyBook 6: Guarding the Amish MidwifeBook 7: Hidden in Amish CountryBook 8: Plain RefugeBook 9: Deadly Amish ReunionBook 10: Amish Country ThreatsBook 11: Covert Amish InvestigationBook 12: Amish Christmas EscapeBook 13: Amish Cradle ConspiracyBook 14: Her Secret Amish PastBook 15: Crime Scene WitnessBook 16: Hidden Amish TargetBook 17: Hunted at Christmas
The Hidden and the Manifest: Essays in Theology and Metaphysics
by David Bentley HartRowan Williams says that David Bentley Hart "can always be relied on to offer a perspective on the Christian faith that is both profound and unexpected." The Hidden and the Manifest, a new collection of this brilliant scholar's work, contains twenty essays by Hart on theology and metaphysics. Spanning Hart's career both topically and over time, these essays cover such subjects as the Orthodox understanding of Eucharistic sacrifice; the metaphysics of Paradise Lost; Christianity, modernity, and freedom; death, final judgment, and the meaning of life; and many more.
The Hidden and the Manifest: Essays in Theology and Metaphysics
by David Bentley HartRowan Williams says that David Bentley Hart "can always be relied on to offer a perspective on the Christian faith that is both profound and unexpected." The Hidden and the Manifest, a new collection of this brilliant scholar's work, contains twenty essays by Hart on theology and metaphysics. Spanning Hart's career both topically and over time, these essays cover such subjects as the Orthodox understanding of Eucharistic sacrifice; the metaphysics of Paradise Lost; Christianity, modernity, and freedom; death, final judgment, and the meaning of life; and many more.
Hidden Away: Top Secret Target Hidden Away Dangerous Obsession
by Sharon DunnShe stumbled onto a smuggling ring—and had nowhere to runWhen two thieves arrive at the Montana mansion where Isabel Connor is working, undercover investigator Jason Enger isn’t sure if she’s in danger…or an accomplice. Either way, with a snowstorm trapping the pair with the violent thieves, survival depends on working together. But how can they trust each other when he’s concealing his identity…and she’s hiding dark secrets of her criminal past?
Hidden Away at Promise Lodge (Promise Lodge #7)
by Charlotte HubbardReturning to the fan-favorite world of the closeknit Amish community of Promise Lodge, the small-town Missouri setting of her beloved Amish inspirational romance novels, the author continues to delight readers with uplifting tales of faith, family, and the blessings and happiness of true love and caring partnership. For fans of Shelley Shepard Gray and Beth Wiseman. When Karen Mercer and Andi Swann come to Promise Lodge for a week&’s stay, the Kuhn sisters quickly detect the guests are not Plain folk, despite their kapps and homemade dresses. Entranced by the idyllic Amish lifestyle they&’ve read about in romance novels, the visitors have gone undercover to revisit the place that was once the church camp where they spent happy summers. They mean no harm—but when the truth is uncovered, their deception has an intriguing impact on the faithful, hard-working community . . . Meanwhile, amid bustling preparations for a spring wedding, a shy horse trainer is encouraged to share his colorful world with a newcomer awaiting a miracle . . . while the widowed baker of luscious Promise Lodge Pies sees a long-time friendship in a romantic new light. And in the wake of a destructive storm, Karen and Andi&’s insider knowledge of the grounds may offer the safe passage they all need to renew and rebuild—stronger than ever . . . Praise for the novels of Charlotte Hubbard&“Hubbard firmly grounds the storyline in the principle of Amish grace.&”—Publishers Weekly&“Hubbard writes of healing and brave new beginnings from a refreshingly feminist perspective.&”—Booklist
Hidden Bible Study Guide plus Streaming Video: Finding Delight in Your Life with Christ
by Allison AllenDiscover the gift found in a life that doesn&’t seek to be seen.In a world where excellence is equated to exposure, and legacy is equated to social media likes, what does it mean to embrace a hidden life?What does it look like to exchange:Performance culture for unconditional love?Visibility for inherent value?Earthly accolades for heavenly reward?Enslavement to people-pleasing for freedom in Christ?Hiding from life for being hidden in God?In Scripture, Jesus presents us an astoundingly countercultural way of existing—one without the pressure to perform or make a platform. The life Jesus offers us is focused on him. Simply and surely. Living a concealed life, whether known by many or by none, is about resetting our motivations and focus.In this study, we will learn from and relate our own stories to examples of multiple concealed characters in the Bible including the Sons of Korah, Cleopas, Huldah, the Daughters of Shallum, Pilate&’s Wife, and Gideon. Join Allison Allen as she explores the power, purpose, and delight of hiddenness in Christ.This study guide includes:Biblical context and character history lessonsGroup discussion questionsIndividual access to six streaming video lessons from AllisonPersonal Bible study between sessions for reflection and application
Hidden Blessing
by Leona KarrWhen corporate executive Shannon Hensley loses the high-status job that has dominated her life, she rents a summer cottage in Colorado to sort things out. Used to being in control, she soon finds herself stranded on single father Ward Dawson's ranch because of a life-threatening forest fire. Now, Shannon can't help but wonder what message God is trying to send her. Original.
Hidden Blessings
by Kim Cash TateDiagnosis: breast cancerPrognosis: terminalLife: just beginningHer diamond caught the sun&’s rays and refracted light across the room. She&’d asked herself again and again: How could she be so blessed? Partner at a prestigious law firm and engaged to the man of her dreams . . . there was no doubt. God had smiled on Kendra Woods.But the moment Kendra is diagnosed with terminal breast cancer, her world collapses. Within days, her fiancé backs out of the wedding and the firm suggests a leave of absence during her treatment. Of all the roles Kendra has played over the years—daughter, sister, friend, student, attorney, bride-to-be—cancer patient seems the most unwelcome in the world.When her path crosses with that of youth pastor Lance Alexander, Kendra only sees the troublemaker she knew in high school. But Lance could prove an unexpected spark in the darkness that covers her. Will Kendra be able to embrace a glimmer of hope?Includes Reading Group Guide&“Hidden Blessings is a beautifully written, deeply moving story about a woman going through breast cancer. It reaffirms God&’s lifting us up through our darkest times. I highly recommend this book and this author.&” —Carrie Stuart Parks, breast cancer survivor and author of A Cry from the Dust"With trademark understated elegance, . . . this emotionally charged addition to Tate's body of work is neither sappy nor trite." —Publishers Weekly
The Hidden Book in the Bible
by Richard Elliott FriedmanRenowned biblical sleuth and scholar Richard Elliot Friedman reveals the first work of prose literature in the world-a 3000-year-old epic hidden within the books of the Hebrew Bible. Written by a single, masterful author but obscured by ancient editors and lost for millennia, this brilliant epic of love, deception, war, and redemption is a compelling account of humankind's complex relationship with God. Friedman boldly restores this prose masterpiece-the very heart of the Bible-to the extraordinary form in which it was originally written.