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Fears. Faults. Failures. Frailties. Every woman at some point wonders, "Do I have to get past all my weaknesses before God can use me?" Wendy Pope is happy to tell listeners: No! You don’t have to overcome, correct, rise above, or get strong before you are qualified to be part of God’s plan. He can use you right now. You are a worthwhile possibility. In Hidden Potential, listeners see that they can be faithful, even in fear; included in God’s plans, even in weaknesses; worth something, even in failure; and valuable, even in pain.

Staring into his frightened blue eyes, investigative genealogist Amelia Crenshaw Haines vows to help this silent little boy who is unable - or unwilling - to communicate his past. Though her own roots remain shrouded in mystery, she relies on tangible DNA evidence to help fellow foundlings uncover theirs...until a remarkable twist of fate presents a stranger bearing an eerily familiar childhood souvenir.

The resurgence of the Irish brotherhood. An unidentified woman's body spilling out of a steamer trunk with freezer burn on her arms. The beginning of a new export industry for New Zealand that brought the country out of recession. An untimely earthquake. And a case with too many threads for Mr. Hardy.

Convicted criminal Skylar Hart is determined to salvage her reputation. When evidence of a crime points in her direction, she fears she will be the prime suspect. As Skylar sets out to prove her innocence, she becomes an unwilling participant in a deadly game of chance and finds herself tossed into the arms of the one man who has the power to bury her or to save her. Security specialist Slade Marshal is determined to gather evidence against the thief who wreaked havoc on his family.

The stories in Chicken Soup for the Soul will encourage listeners to stay upbeat, because there's always a brighter way to look at life. This collection includess 31 Stories about family, courage, and how to listen.

From an author of the best-selling women’s health classic Our Bodies, Ourselves comes a bracingly forthright memoir about a sixty-year friendship across racial and class divides. Sanford, who is white, explores her formation in a narrow world of privilege, lifts up the writings and social movements that changed her life, and reveals realities of domestic service rarely acknowledged by white employers.

This Little Golden Book about Lucille Ball—television star, comedian, producer, and the first woman to own a major studio—is a celebration of a true trailblazer! It's a great book for young children, as well as their parents and grandparents who grew up watching and loving I Love Lucy.

Finn Donaghey turned himself into the FBI to protect Carys Van de Berg, the love of his life. Now serving multiple life sentences, he can't save her from the dangers lurking outside. Carys won't accept a life without Finn in it. While she plots to break him out of jail, other shadowy figures seek ways to take them down. After Carys is injured in an explosion, Finn teams up with unlikely allies to hunt down the perpetrators.

It's 2024, and police brutality against Black people is at an all-time high in Baltimore and across the country. Corey Masters, a young Black man, is deeply troubled by experiences of racism during his childhood. After a false arrest and beating by police, Corey's anger is at boiling point. It is then that his roommate introduces him to the Baltimore Cell, one of many secret groups around the country recruiting and training Black people for armed resistance.

After almost becoming a pawn in a villain's schemes, Lady Anne is firming her backbone and grasping independence. But that doesn't change the fact that she needs to make an advantageous marriage to pull her family out of destitution. Confirmed bachelor, Wesley Dunbar, Viscount of Bracondale, is furious when he learns of her involvement in the plot against his best friend. But he's also mesmerized by Anne's transformation from a country duckling to a fierce and beautiful swan.

Allison Campbell accepted a dream assignment: a visit to the Italian Dolomites to help Hollywood socialite Elle Rose reinvent herself. Only this idyllic retreat is anything but peaceful. After a guest plummets to her death from a cliff on the castle grounds, Allison's trip of a lifetime turns nightmarish, but before she can journey home, Allison must catch a killer.

Sierra Malone trusted the wrong man, and now, he's trying to kill her. After narrowly escaping Kevin Eason's brutal attack, Sierra leaves her home, her family, and everything familiar. She finds temporary shelter, but it provides little relief from her constant fear. Desperate and alone, she considers an offer of protection from a stranger - but she soon learns he's harboring a potentially deadly secret. Chase Price wants Eason behind bars, and he's willing to do anything to get him there.

When image consultant Allison Campbell attends an award ceremony to honor a designer friend, she's thrust into a murder investigation. Only this time, it's personal. A former boyfriend is dead, slain on the streets of Philadelphia. His widow claims he was meeting with Allison, yet Allison hadn't spoken to him in years. Nothing about his death - or life - makes sense. When compromising photos from their past arrive at Allison's office, they raise more questions than they answer. Driven to find justice, Allison deconstructs the image her ex had created for himself, looking for clues about the man he'd become.

An eccentric Italian heiress from the Finger Lakes. An 18-year-old pop star from Scranton, Pennsylvania. Allison Campbell's latest clients seem worlds apart in every respect except one: Both women disappear on the same day. And Allison's colleague Vaughn is the last to have seen each.

Ticked: The Battle Over Lyme Disease in the South is the second installment of Discover In-Depth, Discover magazine's new longform series. In this deep investigation of the science surrounding Lyme disease, writer Wendy Orent dissects how tick-borne illness is diagnosed in the Southern United States, where the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) do not recognize Lyme even though thousands of people in the South have reported Lyme-like symptoms and debilitating illness.

Wendy Goes Deep is a multi-faceted podcast that explores the full spectrum of human experience. Wendy sits down with pioneering thinkers, experts, and disruptors to engage in curiosity-driven conversations that uncover hidden truths, dismantle old paradigms, and reveal actionable strategies for a more joyful, successful, and deeply fulfilling life. Whether you’re seeking to expand your business, explore your sexuality, or navigate the challenges of neurodivergence, this podcast invites you to go deep, explore fearlessly, and thrive fully.

Wendy’s menu offers a wide variety of fresh and delicious options for every craving. Their signature fresh, never frozen beef burgers include the Dave’s Single, featuring a juicy beef patty with lettuce, tomato, pickles, ketchup, and mayo, and the indulgent Baconator, stacked with two beef patties, crispy bacon, cheese, ketchup, and mayo. For chicken lovers, Wendy’s serves crispy options like the Spicy Chicken Sandwich and the Homestyle Chicken Sandwich, both topped with fresh lettuce, tomato, and mayo. If you prefer grilled chicken, the Grilled Chicken Sandwich is a flavorful and ...

Riley is excited about taking a first camping trip with dad, but also a little scared and uncertain of what to expect. Follow Riley's adventures on her first camping trip with dad!

Wendy Barnes was introduced to sex trafficking by her first love, the father of her children. And Life Continues is her story: how she became a victim of human trafficking, why she was unable to leave the man who enslaved her for 15 years, and the obstacles she overcame to heal and rebuild her life after she was rescued.

Amid the heralded springtime traditions and fabulous splendor of the Kentucky Derby, two Boston couples—longtime friends—indulge in a once-in-a-lifetime getaway. The weekend feels like a winner. It’s a milestone-birthday present for the newly—and reluctantly—turned forty Drew Starling. Her husband, Nate, has spared no expense, despite the mounting gambling debts that Drew knows nothing about. He’s certain that with his lucky charm, Drew, by his side, he can reverse his misfortunes at Churchill Downs.