Azilia’s life is turned upside down when her grandmother leaves her an old antique shop in her will, forcing her to run the musty old store for two years or lose her inheritance. Reluctant to accept her inheritance, she is given a letter written by her grandmother that changes the stakes—and Azilia’s life forever.

Vintage lifestyle expert and interior designer Bob Richter shows you how to create a vintage home that feels loved and lived-in. Discover how to find the best vintage treasures—from antiques to thrift store finds—that bring beauty, comfort, and personal meaning into your home. Bob Richter has been thrifting and collecting vintage treasures for more than 40 years years, since the age of six. With a true passion for antiques, or any object with a past and a story, Richter speaks to our desire to surround ourselves with belongings that impart beauty and meaning to our lives. Drawing on his years of experience as a stylist and interior designer, Richter takes us through a trove of beautiful historic homes, illustrating how to live stylishly with our vintage finds and collections (hint: buy what you love, express yourself, and don't be afraid to mix periods!). A celebration of the art of thrifting and decorating with antiques of every era, Vintage Living is a full-service guide to: • Navigating flea markets, antique shows, yard and estate sales, country auctions, and the online marketplace • Successfully negotiating and haggling for your vintage finds • Mastering the art of vintage decorating, entertaining, and cooking • Decorating with vintage holiday décor for all seasons (Easter, Christmas, Halloween, etc.) • Giving the perfect vintage gift • Embracing vintage ways—from writing letters to repurposing and recycling • Caring for your old treasures Featuring stunning photographs of interior shoots in beautiful old houses, this bible of vintage living will inspire you to take a personal and creative approach to your décor.

Sumerian literature / Gonzalo Rubio -- Egyptian literature / Susan Tower Hollis -- Akkadian literature / Benjamin R. Foster -- Hittite literature / Gary Beckman -- Canaanite literature / Wayne T. Pitard -- Hebrew/Israelite literature / Carl S. Ehrlich -- Aramaic literature / Ingo Kottsieper.

On her last day of sick leave Jaeger goes hunting—for food. On her way home she stumbles upon something that certainly could not be used to feed her family… When Jaeger reports for duty, she is surprised to learn that her captain has resigned. Upon meeting the new commander of her ship, she doesn’t much like him. The gods task her with a seemingly impossible mission, but no one argues with the gods. Jaeger obeys and sets out into the forest. When she is captured by the alien creatures, she is shocked to see that her new captain was also taken prisoner.

Broke and unemployed, Dakarai Williams couldn’t afford to say no to an unexpected offer to play a small role in a movie on Christmas Eve. Everything about the role was weird. But Dak didn’t care anymore because he’d met the woman of his dreams, Ciara, only to have her fade in his arms…

The exploration ship sent out months ago to find a suitable planet for the population of Makunia returns with seven captured Earthlings. Valonius is furious when he learns of this lawless act. Upon meeting the Earthlings, a woman called Athena intrigues Valonius. Beautiful, alluring, she is a spitfire and minces no words. Athena feels drawn to the handsome blue alien and determines to at least seduce him before doomsday. Little does she know that she and the other six abductees have landed in a web of intrigue and deceit. Or that they’re in for the adventure of a lifetime...