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From Indigenous trails to towering skyscrapers, Chicago’s story is one of resilience, reinvention, and relentless ambition. In this vivid and immersive narrative, Derek Monaghan guides listeners through ten pivotal chapters of the city’s evolution—exploring its origins, triumphs, and contradictions. Witness the devastation of the Great Fire and the grandeur of the 1893 World’s Fair. Walk alongside jazz legends, labor organizers, and civil rights leaders. Discover how Chicago became a global capital of architecture, activism, and artistic fire.

From Puritan prayers to biotech breakthroughs, Boston has shaped the soul of a nation. In this vivid, cinematic journey through twenty defining chapters, author and narrator Derek Monaghan brings the city’s legacy to life—one rebellion, one invention, one heartbreak at a time.

San Francisco is a city of reinvention—where fog meets fire, gold meets grit, and activism meets art. In this immersive and visually rich narrative, author Derek Monaghan traces the city’s evolution across ten defining chapters, blending historical depth with cinematic storytelling. From the ancestral lands of the Ohlone to the chaos of the Gold Rush, from the devastation of the 1906 earthquake to the daring construction of the Golden Gate Bridge, this book explores the forces that shaped San Francisco’s identity.

Greek and Roman tales of deities and demigods, what we call myths, are twisted versions of true history: Zeus is Satan, the Titans are the sons of god who came in to the daughters of man, and the heroes of the Golden Age are the mighty men of old—the Nephilim. If you were brought up in church, there’s a good chance you were taught that the pagan gods were imaginary. But God Himself calls them gods. Not only that, He’s judged them, found them wanting, and proclaimed a sentence of death on these rebels. But they’re not dead yet. They’re angry, and they’re coming back.

From the windswept shores of Jamestown to the digital crossroads of the 21st century, A Brief History of the United States offers a cinematic journey through the defining chapters of America's past. With vivid storytelling and historical precision, Derek Monaghan brings to life the people, conflicts, and ideas that shaped a nation—from revolution and civil war to innovation, protest, and global leadership.

Inclusive Pathways is a podcast hosted by Derek D’Avignon, M.Ed., Founder of Inclusive Pathways Consulting LLC. Each episode explores practical strategies for supporting Twice-Exceptional (2e) and/or special education learners — bridging the gap between parents, teachers, and school systems to figure out what is best for the kid socially, academically, and emotionally. From IEP collaboration to inclusive curriculum design, Derek brings nearly a decade of experience in teaching to help educators and families build environments where every student’s strengths shine that benefits them.

Rewatching HBO's 2019 miniseries "Chernobyl" to see what we can learn about truth and politics.

The UK's number one TV psychic provides this fascinating and compelling guide to ghost hunting. With tips and hints on tools, locations, and types of spirit activity a budding ghost hunter might encounter, Acorah provides a remarkable guide with plenty of brilliant and absorbing stories of his...

One bolt of lightning changed everything. Now Max must risk everything—his mind, his heart, and the fate of the multiverse—to bring his family back. When Max’s younger brother vanishes during a violent thunderstorm, swallowed by an interdimensional rift, Max is left haunted by guilt—and obsessed with getting him back. Years later, he builds the Draw Bridge, a device that opens portals between worlds. But just when hope returns, tragedy strikes again: Tabitha, the love of his life, is kidnapped by an alternate version of himself.

Ein einziger koronaler Massenauswurf… … war alles, was nötig war, um das Stromnetz zum Absturz zu bringen. Wird Russell überleben, wenn sein Flugzeug vom Himmel fällt? Zwölf Monate waren seit dem schlimmsten Tag in Russells Leben vergangen. Der Todestag seiner Tochter hatte ihn in die Flasche getrieben. Er liebte seine Frau, aber sie trauerten auf unterschiedliche Weise. Würde der Schmerz jemals aufhören? Sarah vermisste Russell. Sie lag im Bett und konnte nicht schlafen. Der Herzschmerz hatte auch sie fast gebrochen, aber Sarah wollte nicht, dass ihre Ehe endete.

Here's a question most people never ask: What will your family look like in 2125?Not just your assets. Your family. The people who will carry your name, your values, your stories—or won't. The relationships that will hold strong or fracture. The opportunities your decisions today will create or foreclose a century from now.Most estate planning treats legacy as a transaction—Who Gets What? Divide the assets, sign the documents, done. Estate attorney Derek Jensen questions that approach and discovered that families who thrive across generations think completely differently. They're not ...

When control becomes devotion, obedience becomes freedom. This book explores the inner world of discipline, ritual, and surrender between two men who discover that power can be expressed through structure, trust, and calm authority. Written as a guided journey of reflection, it invites readers to experience the transformation that occurs when desire meets purpose, and when service becomes a path toward self-mastery.

Can you think of anything worse than stepping in a puddle of mud, missing the bus, having to sit in the back of the classroom, and forgetting how to solve a math problem in front of everyone all on the first day of school? It’s the first day of school for third grader Cody Skittle. He is so excited to see all of his friends again and meet his new teachers. Cody’s morning has just begun but he is already having THE WORST DAY EVER!

In this rich journey through sacred art, author Derek Rotty accompanies listeners through the mysteries of salvation history, highlighting some of the Church’s most moving and celebrated works of visual art. He embraces the concept of visio divina, in which contemplation of sacred art becomes a prayer in much the same way as lectio divina makes a prayer out of Scripture reading. The Church has always known that images possess the power to communicate truths in a special way.

Welcome to the True Goon Podcast! Your host Orey Woods, William Sheldon, and Derek Hardy talk dirt bikes and super cross! We also interview special guest and talk everything Moto related. Sit back, listen, and enjoy! Check us out on FB and Instagram.

In this incredibly unique work and writing style—from longtime pastor, media personality, conference speaker, and internationally acclaimed bestselling author Carl Gallups—you'll walk directly into the Garden of Eden — where Adam and Eve encountered the great tempter. You'll be placed inside the ark, experiencing the horror of Noah's family as they heard the agonized cries of their neighbors, struggling in vain to survive the deluge. The anguish of our Savior will explode into intense reality as He struggles with his human emotions—and the goading of the tempter—on the night He was betrayed.

THE SEVEN BEST FRIENDS OF BOBBY BOUDREAUX. SIX CAME BACK TO SOLVE HIS MURDER. ONE CAME BACK TO KILL AGAIN. When Jaxson and Holiday are invited to a gorgeous old inn in the heart of beautiful historic Charleston, the couple jumps at the chance for the perfect romantic getaway, only to discover that the pleasures promised come with a price. Along with the carriage rides, the fine dining, and the spa appointments, they must work with Holiday’s six best college friends to solve the twenty-year mystery of the murder of one of their own.

After a devastating attack cripples America’s power grid and communication systems, Ryan, Siena, and Max set out on a desperate journey to Boston. But the city they find is nothing like they imagined. Fires rage in the night, terrified families flee, and the streets are overrun with fear and violence. The military scrambles to contain the unrest while whispers of a hidden bomb spread panic through the city. For Ryan, time is running out. His survival hinges on finding medical help in a city collapsing under its own weight.

A gifted multi-sport athlete and a devout Roman Catholic, Derek Ruth was barely one month shy of his thirteenth birthday when he suffered a traumatic brain injury on the football field. As his family, friends, and even competitors gathered, they prepared for the worst while praying for a miracle, as Derek was on an eight-minute life-flight to the hospital where the heroic doctors would work to save his life. But while everyone waited for news, Derek was spending extended time with Jesus in heaven, who offered him a choice.

Schon wieder ein Mörder mit Maske! Aber dieses Mal hat er es nicht nur auf Sterbliche abgesehen. Während Skulduggery und Walküre ihren neusten Fall aufklären, bereitet sich die Zauberergemeinschaft auf eine besondere Zeremonie vor. Für drei Tage wird die magische Insel Insadoom aus dem Meer auftauchen und danach wieder verschwinden. Es gibt ein rauschendes Fest mit schönen Kleidern, viel Champagner und noch mehr Blut. Und eins wird schnell klar. Niemand ist sicher! Und nur wenige werden lebend da rauskommen.