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  The Decameron Volume II

  Giovanni Boccaccio

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  "The Decameron" is a collection of novellas by Italian author Giovanni Boccaccio, written between 1348 and 1353. It is a masterpiece of Italian literature and a significant work of early Renaissance literature. The frame narrative of "The Decameron" revolves around ten individuals who flee plague-ridden Florence and take refuge in a villa in the countryside. To pass the time, they tell one another stories—100 in total—over the course of ten days. These stories encompass a wide range of themes, from love and morality to wit and humor, and they offer a vivid portrayal of Italian society in the 14th century.

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  A Bride's Guide to Marriage and...

  Dianne Freeman

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  “Pure unadulterated fun” (Publishers Weekly) for fans of Ashley Weaver,  
  Deanna Raybourn, and Tasha Alexander, the Agatha Award–winning Countess  
  of Harleigh Mysteries are a witty romp through the high society of Victorian  
  England with a touch of romance, an independent female lead, and rich  
  historical detail. In this charming historical mystery, Frances Wynn, the  
  American-born Countess of Harleigh, finds her wedding day overshadowed by  
  murder … 
  On the eve of her marriage to George Hazelton, Frances has a great deal more on  
  her mind than flowers and seating arrangements. The Connors and the  
  Bainbridges, two families of American robber barons, have taken up residence in  
  London, and their bitter rivalry is spilling over into the highest social circles. At the  
  request of her brother, Alonzo, who is quite taken with Miss Madeline Connor,  
  Frances has invited the Connor family to her wedding. Meanwhile, Frances’s  
  mother has invited Mr. Bainbridge, and Frances fears the nuptials may end up  
  being newspaper-worthy for all the wrong reasons. 
  On the day itself, Frances is relieved that Madeline’s father is not among the  
  guests at the church. The reason, however, is most unfortunate: Mr. Connor is  
  found murdered in his home. More shocking still, Alonzo is caught at the scene— 
  holding the murder weapon. 
  Powerful and ruthless, Connor appears to have amassed a wealth of enemies.  
  Frances and George put their wedding trip on hold to try and clear Alonzo’s name.  
  But there are secrets to sift through, not just in the feuding families, but also in  
  their own. With a killer determined to evade discovery—even if it means taking  
  another life—Frances’s newlywed days will be perilous indeed …

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  Starlight and the Duke

  Meara Platt

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  Robert Durham, the Duke of Durham, has loved Lady Fiona Shoreham ever since he was a little boy. But he is six years her junior and had to watch helplessly as Fiona married the Earl of Shoreham. She is a widow now and lovelier than ever. He is a man fully grown, considered one of the elite Silver Dukes, known to all as rakehells who will never marry. But Society could not be more wrong about him.Lady Fiona has never considered remarrying, especially not to a younger man. She has known the impossibly handsome Duke of Durham ever since they were children, but what was once a true and sincere youthful friendship has blossomed into so much more. However, she dares not give in to her heart. He is the last in the Durham line and must sire heirs. In almost twenty years, she and her late husband never had children. How can she agree to marry the Duke of Durham when she will never be able to give him the one thing he needs?A compromise is the answer, or so Fiona believes. She is offering this handsome duke one week in her bed. One week only, and then they must move on. But Robert will have none of it. He knows what he needs, and it is Fiona for a lifetime.What will it take to convince her?

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  Standing Watch

  Terri Reed

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  To protect an innocent witness…a K-9 must sniff out a killer. 
  When K-9 task force officer Zach Kelsey’s estranged wife is attacked at a Mount Rushmore observation deck, he and his K-9, Amber, are quick to come to her rescue. He discovers not only that Eden, a park ranger, is carrying his child, but that she saw her coworker’s murder. As the only witness to the crime, Eden has no choice but to accept Zach’s protection. But with a ruthless killer ramping up his vicious attacks, they must put their differences aside to catch the murderer…before Eden becomes his next target.From Love Inspired Suspense: Courage. Danger. Faith.Dakota K-9 Unit Book 1: Chasing a Kidnapper by Laura ScottBook 2: Deadly Badlands Pursuit by Sharee StoverBook 3: Standing Watch by Terri ReedBook 4: Cold Case Peril by Maggie K. BlackBook 5: Tracing Killer Evidence by Jodie Bailey

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  The Mercurian - A World of Fire...

  Frank Belknap Long

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  The Mercurian by Frank Belknap Long - For ages Mankind labelled Mercury a dead world—a red-hot, seething outpost of hell. Too late Rawley learned of the hideous life that molten, steaming planet spawned! 
  We stood before the airlock, the old man and I, and watched them go out. Ellison was a granite man and I was just the lad who threw the switches. 
  I was new at it. They had sent me out with a pat on the back and a commission, but I didn't feel like a Mercury run officer. Mining uranium on the Sun's firstling was no job for a green kid of twenty-two. Outside were lakes of molten zinc and a temperature of 790 degrees Fahr. 
  No part of that temperature seeped into us, but just knowing it was out there was spine-chilling. I am not being facetious. To keep from thinking of the hot face we thought of the cold face, and you can't imagine extremes of cold without feeling shivery. Out on the cold face were other miners, working under conditions I wouldn't wish on my worst enemy. They had the cold of open space to contend with, and a little of that seeped in. 
  The Commander was passing out advice to each of the miners as they stepped into the lock. 
  "Murphy, it's uranium we want. We're not zoologists. The next time you go specimen chasing—" 
  "But it looked like a frog, Chief. I swear it did." 
  "You know damn well no froglike animal could hop around on red-hot rocks." 
  "I won't let him out of my sight this time, sir," said the miner at Murphy's heels. 
  "Thank you, Haines. He needs a nurse, but do what you can." 
  Five miners stepped out, each with a glance from Ellison which said as plain as words that he would walk beside them until they came back in again. The old man had so much quiet strength that he could split off simulacra of himself, and send them out through the airlock by just passing out advice.

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  Unbroken Life - Escape From...

  Janine Green

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  I wanted to tell Molly's story (All the names have been changed in this book to protect the innocent) because I felt it was very relatable. Not only did she get out from abusers and go on to find happiness and healthy relationships; she also overcame an eating disorder. It is after her struggles with addiction that she finds this brand new way of life and is no longer a victim. My hope is that the radical life change that she experienced may inspire others that are suffering and feel completely alone. There is hope and recovery is possible!I have always been an avid reader, which is probably a prerequisite for a teacher. I am one of those people that can read ten books per month on average, sometimes even more. My favorites are non-fiction, especially in the realm of "overcomers". I'm deeply drawn to people who face adversity and pain, but what I admire most is when they find the strength to turn it around and choose a new path. Stories of radical life transformations inspire me, and messages of hope are, in my opinion, the most powerful of all.As time went on, I found myself caught up in a lifestyle that included alcohol and mind-altering substances. It began for me as a tool to self-medicate my pain. Many teens and young adults face the prospect of encountering these trends, though not all choose to participate.

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