Revenge is all he can think about…until he’s face-to-face with the only woman he’s ever desired! This engagement-of-convenience story from Joss Wood is brimming with intensity! His revenge will only be complete… when she’s wearing his diamond! Self-made CEO Jens Nilson has spent the past decade trying to even the score against the woman who jilted him and her father, who almost destroyed him. The best way to do that? Demand Maja Hagen marry him—and leave her at the altar. After Maja fled their elopement, she built herself a new life away from her father’s tyranny. She won’t let Jens jeopardize that, even if it means accepting his proposal! But their rekindled desire is already threatening to incinerate her every defense against him… From Harlequin Presents: Escape to exotic locations where passion knows no bounds. Read all the Diamond in the Rough books: Book 1: The Italian's Pregnant Enemy by Maisey Yates Book 2: Hidden Heir with His Housekeeper by Heidi Rice Book 3: The Tycoon's Diamond Demand by Joss Wood Book 4: Signed, Sealed, Married by Annie West Book 5: Greek Pregnancy Clause by Maya Blake

The years of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, aptly described by Mark Twain as the 'Gilded Age' witnessed an unprecedented level of technological change, material excess, untrammled pursuit of profit and imperial expansion. Within this dynamic and often ruthless environment many colorful characters strode across the world stage, among them the great mining tycoons, who with the thousands of prospectors, diggers, shift bosses, timbermen, 'blastmen' and 'muckers' in mining enterprise constituted one of the major spearheads of global capitalistic expansion and colonial exploitation. This volume, which carries the epic story to the mid-twentieth century provides a truly international perspective on the role of mining entrepreneurs, investors and engineers in shaping the economic and political map of the globe, in testing management techniques and in setting a vogue for extravagant displays of wealth among the world's rich. Each chapter is loosely focussed on a biographical account of a particular mining tycoon that allows for broad and comparative accounts to be made about the individuals, their business interests, the technologies they employed and the national and international political considerations under which they operated. Furthermore, this structure also allows for consideration of the effect that these tycoons had on the countries and territories in which they worked, particularly the often long-lasting impact on indigenous populations, the environment, transport links and economic development. By approaching the subject matter through this stimulating mix of cultural, social, economic, business and colonial history, many intriguing and thought provoking conclusions are reached that will reward any scholars with an interest late nineteenth and early twentieth century history.

Harlequin Presents – May 2024 – Box Set 1 of 2 Title: Harlequin Presents – May 2024 – Box Set 1 of 2 BCC Harlequin Presents brings you four full-length stories in one collection! Experience the glamorous lives of royals and billionaires, where passion knows no bounds. Be swept into a world of luxury, wealth and exotic locations. This box set includes: TWO SECRETS TO SHOCK THE ITALIAN by USA TODAY bestselling author Lynne Graham Discovering she was pregnant with twins changed the course of Scarlett Pearson’s life. Knowing love wasn’t on his agenda, she fled her fling with guarded billionaire Aristide Angelico – her babies deserved more. Aristide can’t forget his blazing chemistry with Scarlett, or that she ended their affair. Reunited two years on, he’s appalled to discover the fire between them still burns. Determined to regain control, Aristide invites her to Italy, only to be floored by Scarlett’s secret twin revelation…and his instant need to claim his family! A WEDDING NEGOTIATION WITH HER BOSS (A Secrets of Billionaires’ Secretaries novel) by USA TODAY bestselling author Cathy Williams It’s tycoon Gabriel’s job to expect the unexpected. But finding himself suddenly attracted to his oh-so-sensible secretary was not on the playboy’s to-do list. Particularly as Gabriel is finalizing a crucial deal. One with a twist: he needs a bride and fast. Used to hiding behind her professional office suits, Helen is completely out of her comfort zone acting the part of devoted fiancée. Especially when their diamond deal is complicated by the heated awareness between her and her infuriatingly handsome boss… ENEMIES AT THE GREEK ALTAR (A The Teras Wedding Challenge novel) by Jackie Ashenden Andromeda Lane will never forgive Poseidon Teras for destroying her family – except he’s just asked for her hand! Knowing all the devastatingly handsome tycoon wants is to secure his inheritance, Andie’s every instinct is to refuse his billion-dollar proposal. But he’s vowing to support her late sister’s charity… Standing at the altar, Poseidon is sure he’s got everything he wants, without any risk. Then their binding kiss as man and wife unleashes an unexpected, dangerous craving! Now, the world’s most legendary playboy realizes the bride who detests him is what he wants most! THE TYCOON’S DIAMOND DEMAND by Joss Wood Self-made CEO Jens Nilson has spent the past decade trying to even the score against the woman who jilted him and her father who almost destroyed him. The best way to do that? Demand Maja Hagen marry him – and leave her the altar. After Maja fled their elopement, she built herself a new life away from her father’s tyranny. She won’t let Jens jeopardize that, even if it means accepting his proposal! But their rekindled desire is already threatening to incinerate her every defense against him… For more stories filled with passion and drama, look for Harlequin Presents May 2024 Box Set – 2 of 2

Red-hot romance from Mills & Boon Two Secrets to Shock the Italian by Lynne Graham Her scandalous baby confession!

From #1 New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author MAYA BANKS, The Anetakis Tycoons box set! Three reader-favorite stories of powerful, wealthy men and the women who tame them… The Mistress Marley Jameson wakes up in the hospital with no memory of her past…or the baby she's carrying. Until Greek hotel magnate Chrysander Anetakis shows up. Being with him feels like home. Then she remembers the truth… The Bride Isabella Caplan is all grown-up—and she's set her sights on hot-blooded hotel tycoon Theron Anetakis. But as executor of her father's estate, he's arranging a marriage for her to another man! What will it take to get Theron to see her as his future bride, instead? The Affair A one-night stand comes back to haunt Jewel Henley when she arrives for her first day of work and realizes her vacation lover was actually Piers Anetakis, her new boss! Now Jewel is out of a job…and pregnant. But when Piers learns of her predicament, he's ready to reclaim her…for keeps. The Mistress was originally published as The Tycoon's Pregnant Mistress. The Bride was originally published as The Tycoon's Rebel Bride. The Affair was originally published as The Tycoon's Secret Affair.

Fate unites a Greek billionaire and an English gardener—whether they like it or not—in this classic contemporary romance by a USA Today bestseller. It amazed Ophelia that Lysander Metaxis—a Greek billionaire notorious for his harem of adoring women—wanted to marry her, a humble gardener with a crumbling old manor house and debts up to her ears. But soon she realized Lysander didn’t want her—he wanted her property and her body. But marry him she would, because she had no choice if she wanted to keep what she cherished most. And disobedient she would be, because her new husband had no intention of loving her. . . . Originally published in 2008.

Provides a road map of the scholarship on modern Hindi cinema in India, with an emphasis on understanding the interplay between cinema and colonialism, nationalism, and globalization. This book attends to issues of capitalism, nationalism, orientalism, and modernity through understandings of race, gender and sexuality, religion, and politics.

The encyclopedia takes a broad, multidisciplinary approach to the history of the period. It includes general and specific entries on politics and business, labor, industry, agriculture, education and youth, law and legislative affairs, literature, music, the performing and visual arts, health and medicine, science and technology, exploration, life on the Western frontier, family life, slave life, Native American life, women, and more than a hundred influential individuals.