To Be Honest

Author : Maggie Ann Martin
Publisher : Swoon Reads
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2018-08-21
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 9781250184740

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To Be Honest by Maggie Ann Martin Pdf

An NPR Best YA Book of 2018 The author of The Big F is back with another snappy, utterly relatable contemporary novel about loving yourself and forging your own path. Savannah is dreading being home alone with her overbearing mother after her big sister—and best friend—goes off to college. But if she can just get through senior year, she'll be able to escape to college, too. What she doesn't count on is that her mother's obsession with weight has only grown deeper since her appearance on an extreme weight-loss show, and now Savvy's mom is pressuring her even harder to be constantly mindful of what she eats. Between her mom's diet-helicoptering, missing her sister, and worrying about her collegiate future, Savvy has enough to worry about. And then she meets George, the cute new kid at school who has insecurities of his own. As Savvy and George grow closer, they help each other discover how to live in the moment and enjoy the here and now before it disappears. To Be Honest is another sharp, witty novel from Maggie Ann Martin, about a spunky heroine who is dealing with very real issues—body image, parental pressure, loneliness, first love, and finding your way—with heart and humor. Praise for To Be Honest: "Savvy’s story is a welcome one in today’s YA market and will help spread a much-needed message to teens about parental mental health issues and the potential dangers of diet culture." —School Library Journal, starred review "I love that the book, itself, is not obsessed with its plus-size main character. ... It's a shame that books like this are so few and far between." —NPR "To Be Honest captures the struggle to be proud of who you are and to find the courage to live boldly, no matter your shape or size ... For fans of To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before and Dumplin’." —GERM Magazine

Author : Ron A. Carucci
Publisher : Kogan Page Publishers
Page : 289 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2021-05-03
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781398600676

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WINNER: NYC Big Book Award 2021 - Business General WINNER: Goody Business Book Awards - Business General FINALIST: Good Business Book Awards - Leadership: General and Think Differently Selected as one of Bloomberg's Best Books of 2021: Nominated by the founder and executive director of the Aspen Institute Business and Society Program DISTINGUISHED FAVORITE: Independent Press Award 2022 - Business General Under what conditions will people tell the truth, behave fairly and act with purpose at work? And when will they lie, cheat and be selfish? Based on 15 years of research, To Be Honest explains how four factors (Clear Identity, Accountability, Governance and Cross-Functional Relationships) affect honesty, justice and purpose within a company. When these factors are absent or ineffective, the organizational conditions compel employees to choose dishonesty and self-interest. But when done well, the organization is 16 times more likely to have people tell the truth, behave fairly and serve a greater good. To Be Honest shares the stories of leaders who have acted with purpose, honesty and justice even when it was difficult to do so. In-depth interviews with CEOs and senior executives from exemplar companies such as Patagonia, Cabot Creamery, Microsoft and others reveal what it takes to build purpose-driven companies of honesty and justice. Interviews with thought leaders like Jonathan Haidt, Amy Edmondson, Dan Ariely and James Detert offer rich insights on how leaders can become more honest and purposeful. You'll learn how Hubert Joly took Best Buy from a company on the brink of bankruptcy to one that is profitable, thriving and purposeful. Filled with real-life examples, To Be Honest offers actionable steps, practical tools and approaches that any leader or manager can use to create a culture of purpose, honesty and justice.

Author : Michael Leviton
Publisher : Abrams
Page : 295 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2021-01-05
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781683358220

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A memoir of “great wit and irony” about growing up in a family fanatically devoted to honesty, and navigating what came next (Publishers Weekly, starred review). If you’re like most people, you probably lied today. It may have been a small one, some insignificant falsehood meant to protect someone’s feelings or guard your true thoughts. Now imagine if your parents ingrained in you a compulsion to never, under any circumstances, withhold the truth or fail to speak your mind. It might be wonderfully freeing. Everyone else might not appreciate it so much. To Be Honest is Michael Leviton’s extraordinary account of being raised in a family he calls a “little honesty cult.” For young Michael, his parents’ core philosophy felt liberating. He loved “just being honest.” By the time he was twenty-nine years old, Michael had told only three “lies” in his entire life. But this honesty had consequences—in friendships, on dates, and at job interviews. And when honesty slowly poisoned a great romance, Michael decided there had to be something to lying after all. He set himself the task of learning to be as casually dishonest as the rest of us.

Author : P.K. Hallinan
Publisher : WorthyKids
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2000-01-30
Category : Honesty
ISBN : 0824954785

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Let's Be Honest by P.K. Hallinan Pdf

Introduces the concept of honesty as a young child describes why it is best to tell the truth at all times.

Author : Emily Wibberley,Austin Siegemund-Broka
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 386 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2019-04-23
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 9780451478672

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If I'm Being Honest by Emily Wibberley,Austin Siegemund-Broka Pdf

Mean Girls meets The Taming of the Shrew in this romantic follow-up to Always Never Yours Cameron Bright's reputation can be summed up in one word: b*tch. It's no surprise she's queen bee at her private L.A. high school--she's beautiful, talented, and notorious for her brutal honesty. But when she slips up in front of her crush, Andrew, any affection he may have had for her quickly fades. To win him over, Cameron resolves to "tame" herself, much like Shakespeare's infamous shrew, Katherine. If she makes amends with everyone she's ever wronged, Andrew will have to take notice. Thus, Cameron begins her apology tour with Brendan, the guy whose social life she single-handedly destroyed. At first, Brendan isn't so quick to forgive, but slowly he warms to her when they connect over a computer game he's developing. To Cameron's amazement, she actually enjoys hanging out with Brendan; he appreciates her honesty in a way Andrew never did, and she's left wondering: maybe you shouldn't have to compromise who you are for the kind of love you deserve.

Author : Cheri J. Meiners
Publisher : Free Spirit Publishing
Page : 42 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2007-08-25
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781575428048

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Be Honest and Tell the Truth by Cheri J. Meiners Pdf

It’s never too soon to learn the difference between what’s true and what isn’t. Words and pictures help young children discover that being honest in words and actions builds trust and self-confidence. They also learn that telling the truth sometimes takes courage and tact. Includes discussion questions, skits, scenarios, and games that reinforce the ideas being taught.

Author : Maggie Ann Martin
Publisher : Macmillan
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2017-08-29
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 9781250123220

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The Big F by Maggie Ann Martin Pdf

A spunky, contemporary novel about friendship, failure, and what happens when things don’t go according to plan, ideal for readers who like their heroines smart and strong—but not perfect. Nominated for Best Young Adult Novel by the 2017 RT Reviewers' Choice Awards! Danielle's plans for the future were all figured out... until she failed senior English and her single college acceptance was rescinded. Determined to get her life back on track, Danielle enrolls in her hometown community college with a plan: pass English and get back into Ohio State—and her mother’s good graces. Romance isn't on her radar... until she reconnects with her childhood crush and golden boy next door, Luke. Between family drama, first love and finding her own way, Danielle can't help but feel a little overwhelmed. Thankfully she has her friendship with the snarky and frustratingly attractive Porter, her coworker at the campus bookstore, to push her to experience new things and help keep her afloat. One thing's for sure: This time, failure's not an option. Chosen by readers like you for Macmillan's young adult imprint Swoon Reads, The Big F is a smart, funny, and highly relatable novel by debut author Maggie Ann Martin about finding your own way after one epic fail. Praise for The Big F: "The quirkiest, most fun-loving read of [the year] so far!" —RT Book Reviews "Danielle is a savvy, likable character with whom teens will easily identify." —School Library Journal "An easy, enjoyable read." —VOYA "Fun, cute, and totally relatable." —Book Allure

Author : Aster
Publisher : Aster
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2020-04-07
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 1783253584

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Be Honest by Aster Pdf

A journal of self-discovery. Be Honest journal is a self-enquiry tool for discovering the real you. It is a space in which to express your inner thoughts and feelings, which might feel uncomfortable, inappropriate or self-indulgent, but which are all opportunities for growth. What is it that you really want to say? What is it that you truly want to do? And who do you want to be? Through journaling, you can peel back the layers of the person you show to the world, drop the act and write a new story. Decisions become easier and swifter as you learn how to consult your inner guides and politely ignore your inner critics. You can practice expressing difficult emotions like anger within the safety of lines on a page before you try it out in the real world. You can be honest about your needs and your passions, what really bugs you and why you put up with that s**t. You will discover your gifts, expand your potential and challenge yourself to grow.

Author : Steven Lubet
Publisher : NYU Press
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2008-05-01
Category : Law
ISBN : 9780814752364

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The Importance of Being Honest by Steven Lubet Pdf

Popular author Steven Lubet brings his signature blend of humor, advocacy, and legal ethics to The Importance of Being Honest, an incisive analysis of how honesty and law play out in current affairs and historical events. Drawing on original work as well as op-ed pieces and articles that have appeared in the American Lawyer, the Chicago Tribune, and many other national publications, Lubet explores the complex aspects of honesty in the legal world. The Importance of Being Honest is full of tales of questionable practices and poor behavior, chosen because negative examples are much richer, and often more remarkable, in their ultimate lessons. Wyatt Earp’s shootout with Billy Clanton, Bill Clinton’s disastrous decision to lie under oath, Oscar Wilde’s self-destructive perjury in a 1896 libel trial, and the dubious resolution of Justice Scalia’s duck hunting trip with Dick Cheney are only a few of the cases Lubet use to illustrate that law is a vague and boggy realm where truth, and falsehood, is seldom absolute. With his lively, insightful, and sometimes hilarious prose, Lubet takes readers on a tour of the law in our everyday lives, and forces us to rethink how we really feel about honesty and truth.

Author : Barbara Muhumuza
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 80 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2018-06-29
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1720694818

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For When You Decide to Be Honest by Barbara Muhumuza Pdf

For When You Decide To Be Honest is a book that poetically travels through the life of a black woman experiencing the joys and sorrows of existing in America. An honest journey through blackness, love and family. The aftermath of deep understanding.

Author : David Joseph
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 106 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2020-06-11
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798652768355

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How to be Honest by David Joseph Pdf

Honestly is a valuable trait that helps humanity in so many ways in this world where morality is at its lowest ebb. It sharpens our perception, improves our vigor, and engenders confidence and trust. When you rid your life of dishonesty, you speak more confidently, command more respect, and have better relationships with people. The pleasures of dishonesty are brief; they are succinct; they are ephemera but honesty opens the door to acquire knowledge because of the instinct of sincerity etched into your personality. Dishonesty really doesn't help anyone, including your very self. When you tell lies to cover up, you hurt your mind and put yourself out of touch with reality. People may not easily know that you are projecting deceit but right within you, the truth is known because you can only lie to people but certainly not yourself. When this turns into a habit you lose your sense of personal esteem and become a dishonesty person. The guilt of deception will hang on you unless you decide to change and come out clean. If you wish to live with respect and dignity, you have to stop lying and live uprightly. Before honestly must set in, there are some certain things you will have to let go with a strong decision in your mind. Remember, attempting to make lasting changes to behavior is a complex process that requires determination and concerted effort. This book offers a sound and reliable roadmap to building trust and integrity. You will learn about what you can do to take proactive steps to stop lying and transform your life.

Author : Cindy Yates
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2021-06-10
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 163752921X

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Just Be Honest by Cindy Yates Pdf

Read Yourself into Happiness and Success... just by being honest. Just Be Honest changes how we look at EVERYTHING. Cindy asks, "Do we keep our word to ourselves?" With raw vulnerability, Cindy helps others see how she rose above a very dark time because of her willingness to be honest. --- "It is so sad when I meet someone who is very successful in business and not so in their personal life. As Cindy shares, it always comes down to the subject of personal honesty." -Trent Sterling, Founder and CEO of Sterling Health Advisors "Inside the pages of this book, you will find refreshing ideas that will enhance everything in such a way that will surprise you because of their simplicity." -Amy Cowley, Former VP of MonaVie "Seriously inspired words. Holy Cow, goosebumps. Such a good read." -Chris Yates, P&D Manager at Fed Ex "If people could adhere to the principles and the path to honesty that Cindy Yates has written in this book, our world would dramatically change from one of chaos and fear, to one of peace, love, and the success of humanity." -Mary Young, Co-Founder and CEO of Young Living

Author : Judi Ketteler
Publisher : Citadel Press
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2019-12-31
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9780806540108

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Would I Lie to You? by Judi Ketteler Pdf

“An interesting reported memoir about the power of honesty—not surprisingly, a surprisingly honest account.” —Gretchen Rubin, bestselling author of The Happiness Project “Some books change how you think. Some change how you act. Would I Lie to You? does both.” —KJ Dell’Antonia, editor New York Times Motherlode blog, and author of How to Be a Happier Parent Inspired by her popular New York Times article, “How Honesty Could Make You Happier,” award-winning journalist Judi Ketteler takes a deep dive into the hard truths about honesty, from the personal to the political . . . We’re incensed by politicians who lie and corporations that cheat, but when it comes to our own honesty choices, we often barely notice. So, what happens when we do notice? Judi Ketteler thought of herself as an honest person. And yet, she knew it wasn’t the whole story . . . How often was Judi engaging in the same dishonest behavior she was condemning in others? To answer that question, she started her “Honesty Journal,” and set out to confront her perennial fear of speaking the truth in a range of situations—including with friends, her kids, and even inside her complicated marriage. The result is a timely consideration of the joys and pains of truth in a world that seems committed to lying. “Great for generating discussion on the subject of authenticity and thinking through tough questions.” —Library Journal “Would I Lie to You? is filled with so many fresh insights and proactive solutions that it could pass for a masterclass on honesty.” —Camille Pagán, bestselling author of I’m Fine and Neither Are You “Candor, humor, and wry guidance for developing positive, forthright relationships with ourselves and others.” —Foreword Magazine

Author : Ian Kerner
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2005-02
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9780060817404

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Be Honest--You're Not That Into Him Either by Ian Kerner Pdf

Presents an analysis of why women settle for relationships that don't work and offers advice on how they can become more aware of their own needs and use these insights to find the right partner.

Author : Steven Gaffney
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 118 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2002-04
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 0971537712

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Just Be Honest by Steven Gaffney Pdf