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In A Brief History of Salem, Derek Monaghan delivers a sweeping, cinematic journey through one of America’s most storied places — a town shaped by windlashed shores, colonial ambition, and the haunting legacy of 1692. Across ten immersive chapters, Monaghan traces Salem’s evolution from...

A horrific crime left Becca Elliot in the middle of a nightmare. And even worse, the police got it wrong. She turned to Shepherd Security to get it right. United States Marine Raider and Shepherd Security Operator Carter ‘Moe’ Tessman was well-respected in the SpecOps community and was considered a Marine’s Marine. He was a no-nonsense, experienced combat veteran. His baby-face didn’t match his reputation and resume though. At thirty-five years old, he still got carded when buying alcohol more often than not. He worked hard and played even harder, knowing every mission could be his last.

A Brief History of Honolulu traces the extraordinary journey of Hawaiʻi’s capital from its earliest Polynesian settlement to its place as a global crossroads in the twenty-first century. In ten sweeping cinematic chapters, Derek Monaghan reveals how a sheltered bay called Kou became a royal stronghold, a bustling whaling port, a contested kingdom, a territorial capital, and ultimately one of the most recognisable cities in the Pacific.

Indianapolis was imagined before it existed—a capital sketched onto a map and carved from the quiet of the Midwestern forest. Over two centuries, that bold experiment grew into a city of movement, ambition, and invention. In A Brief History of Indianapolis, Derek Monaghan traces that journey with cinematic depth, following the city from its earliest survey lines to its place on the national stage.

Discover the art of creating a kitchen that nourishes your soul as much as your body. This inspiring lifestyle guide reveals 33 golden habits that will help you transform your kitchen into a calm, elegant, and joyful space — without stress or overwhelm. From decluttering and organizing to mastering daily cleaning rituals, Smart Habits for a Clean, Calm, and Beautiful Cooking Space offers practical yet graceful ways to bring balance, beauty, and peace into the heart of your home.

This book was written to remember August Ames as a person rather than simply as a public figure. Her story contains difficult subjects, including mental health, cyberbullying, and suicide. The purpose of telling her story is not to assign responsibility for her death to one individual or event. Rather, it is to remember August's life, acknowledge the struggles she faced, and encourage greater compassion toward people who may be hurting privately. If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out to a trusted person or a qualified mental-health professional.

From the windswept shores of Lake Erie to the gleaming skyline of the twenty-first century, A Brief History of Cleveland traces the city’s rise, fall, and remarkable renewal in ten cinematic chapters. Beginning with the frontier survey of Moses Cleaveland and the founding of the Western Reserve, Derek Monaghan brings to life the canal builders, steelworkers, immigrants, and dreamers who shaped one of America’s most resilient cities.

One traveler. One small candle. One journey through the darkest night. When a traveler wakes beneath a sky without stars, darkness stretches endlessly in every direction. Carrying only a small candle and the courage to keep moving forward, they begin a journey through fear, uncertainty, and doubt.

Some things cannot be seen with the eyes. Some things must be felt. At the end of a quiet narrow lane sits Elara Whitley's mysterious little studio. Behind velvet curtains and softly lit windows, she creates paintings unlike anything anyone has ever seen before. She paints invisible colours.

Orlando is known around the world for its theme parks, bright lights, and unforgettable escapes — but its story begins long before the first castle rose above the Florida horizon. In this sweeping, cinematic history, Derek Monaghan traces the city's journey from ancient lakes and Indigenous homelands to frontier crossroads, citrus empire, military hub, and global destination.

When young Christian steps onto the lacrosse field with his brand-new green stick, he has no idea his life is about to change forever. As soon as he picks it up, the stick begins to glow with powerful magic! What starts as an ordinary game quickly turns into an incredible adventure filled with soaring shots, flying through the air, and magical surprises. Guided by his enchanted lacrosse stick, Christian is swept from the familiar playing field into a mysterious glowing forest full of friendly creatures and exciting challenges.

Michaela Proust had everything mapped out —her career, her future, and the man she loved. Until the life her powerful family chose for her tore it all apart. Years later, Michaela is a single mother and a driven attorney, still carrying the ache of the man she was forced to walk away from. Landon has built a life of his own, one that looks perfect from the outside —a wife, children, stability —but fate has a way of pulling them back into the same space, asking questions neither of them ever truly answered.

Some connections cannot be seen—but they can change everything. In The Invisible Bridge, Eleanor Whitley finds herself standing at a crossroads in life. At thirty-four, she has left behind the comfort of certainty—a steady job, a familiar town, and a life carefully planned. Yet what lies ahead feels uncertain, fragile, and filled with doubt.

A Brief History of Minneapolis traces the evolution of a city built on water, industry, imagination, and reinvention. From the thunder of St. Anthony Falls to the rise of the world’s flour capital, from immigrant neighborhoods to artistic revolutions, from labor struggles to moments that reshaped national dialogue, Minneapolis emerges as a place defined by its people and their capacity to build, create, and confront change.

At the meeting point of two great rivers, a city took shape—first as a gathering place, then as a port, and finally as one of America’s most distinctive urban landscapes. A Brief History of Portland traces that sweeping journey with cinematic clarity, revealing how water, timber, ambition, and community shaped a city unlike any other. From the Chinookan world that flourished along the Willamette and Columbia, to the muddy frontier settlement named by a coin toss, Portland’s early chapters unfold with the drama of a place discovering its purpose.

Thanksgiving is a holiday built on gratitude, gathering, and the simple joy of sharing a meal. While the turkey often takes center stage, it is the sides and desserts that truly bring the celebration to life colorful dishes passed from hand to hand, family recipes cherished for generations, and sweet treats that make the table feel complete. These are the flavors that stay in our memories long after the dishes are cleared and the laughter quiets. 100 Happy Thanksgiving Delights was created to celebrate those very moments.

Autumn Harris is figuring her way through her first job as an engineer fresh out of college with her master's degree. She's excited to help build a brand-new building at her alma mater, for the very engineering program she graduated from. But when she shows up to work on her first day, and she's late, her plans are all wrong, and she has a run-in with the lead equipment operator, Autumn wonders if she's truly cut out for the job. Brett Stewart thinks this young woman is in over her head. He knows how to operate on job sites like this, and mistakes will cost you.

Where the continent softens into the Pacific and the horizon stretches wide with promise, San Diego’s story unfolds—a sweeping tale shaped by ancient coastlines, Indigenous ingenuity, imperial ambition, wartime transformation, and the restless creativity of the modern age. In A Brief History of San Diego, Derek Monaghan brings his signature cinematic style to one of America’s most captivating cities. From the deeptime world of the Kumeyaay to the arrival of Spanish missionaries and soldiers…

El Paso’s story is one of resilience, reinvention, and the enduring power of connection. In A Brief History of El Paso, author Derek Monaghan brings the Sun City to life through a sweeping, cinematic narrative that spans centuries—from ancient Indigenous settlements to the modern binational metropolis.

From the muddy banks of Buffalo Bayou to the gleaming towers of a global metropolis, Houston’s story is one of ambition, transformation, and endurance.