Pascual, a billionaire from Argentina, is devastated when his British fianc?e, Briana, disappears right before their wedding. His love turns into hatred after he reads her letter, which says that she can't cope with their different backgrounds. Five years has passed and Pascual is shocked to find Briana in England where he is visiting for business. Now Pascual finds himself wanting her when he should be hating her!
The Argentinian… Aristocrat, polo-player and owner of a world-renowned business, Pascual Dominguez is a legend in his country. The nanny… Wholesome Briana Douglas was just a nanny when she met Pascual, and couldn't believe her luck when he showed an interest in her. But it didn't last for long… …and their secret baby! Now Briana is in England, juggling a demanding job and a little son! She never thought she'd see Pascual again. But suddenly he’s back, demanding she return to Buenos Aires—where an eighteen-carat gold wedding band awaits her!
A hunger for the forbidden Even before he strides into Rose's London shop, billionaire restaurateur Gene Bonnaire's merciless and seductive reputation precedes him. Antiques dealer Rose Heathcote has encountered men like him before and is determined never to give in to one again! Charismatic Gene always gets what he wants, and what he wants now is Rose's shop space for his new restaurant--and its current alluring owner in his bed! Securing the shop will be easy; Rose can't deny the benefits of his business offer. But seducing this defiant beauty will be more of a challenge...and Rose stands to be his greatest acquisition yet! Seven Sexy Sins--The true taste of temptation!
Examination of the changing facade of the Argentinean Jewish community from the beginning of mass Jewish immigration in 1890 to its decline in 1930. Victor Mirelman, in his study of the greatest concentration of Latin American Jewry, examines the changing facade of the Argentinean Jewish community from the beginning of mass Jewish immigration in 1890 to its decline in 1930. During this period, Jews arrived from Russia, Poland, Romania, Syria, Turkey and Morocco Each group founded its own synagogues. mutual help organizations. hospitals. cultural associations. and newspapers of particular vitality was the Yiddish press and the Yiddish theatre. Jewish immigrants were also especially active politically. particularly in the Socialist Party and in the workers' unions. Based on research in the Argentine archives. Jewish Buenos Aires, 1890-1930 describes the immigration and settlement process. studies the first generation of Argentine-born Jews. and provides an understanding of assimilation and acculturation. Mirelman discusses the religious life of the community differentiating between the Ashkenazim and the various Sephardic groups and devotes chapters to Zionism, to Jewish culture in Yiddish. Hebrew. and Spanish. to education; and to social action Issues that created conflict and friction are analyzed in detail.
Most research on intermarriage between Jews and non-Jews focuses on the United States. This volume takes a path-breaking approach, examining countries with smaller Jewish populations so as to better understand countries with larger Jewish populations. It focuses on intermarriage in Great Britain, France, Scandinavia, the Soviet Union, Mexico, Venezuela, Canada, South Africa, Australia, Argentina and Curacao, then applies the findings to the United States.In earlier centuries such a volume might have yielded much diff erent conclusions. Then Jews lived in more countries, intermarriage was not as prevalent, and social science had little to contribute. Before World War II, the Jewish population was dispersed much diff erently, and it continues to shift around the world because of both push and pull factors. Like demography, intermarriage is a dynamic process. What is true today was probably not true in the past, nor will it be true tomorrow.The contributors to this volume locate new forms of Jewish family life—single parents, gay/lesbian parents, adults without children, and couples with multiple backgrounds. These multiple family forms raise a new question—what is a Jewish family—as well as a variety of related issues. Do women and men have diff erent roles in intermarriage? Does a family need two people to raise children? Should there be patrilineal descent? Where do adoption, single parenting, lesbian and gay identities, and more, fit into the picture? Broadly, what role does the family play in transmitting a group's culture from generation to generation? This volume presents a portrait of Jewish demography in the twenty-first century, brilliantly interweaving global processes with significant local variations.
In this work Susan Socolow examines bureaucrats in early modern society by concentrating on those of Buenos Aires under the Bourbon reforms in the late colonial bureaucracy, Socolow studies the individuals who held positions in the colonial civil service—their recruitment, aspirations, job tenure, professional advancement, and economic position. The late eighteenth century was a critical time for the southernmost regions of Latin America, for in this period they became a separate political entity, the Viceroyalty of the Rio de la Plata. Socolow's work, part of a continuing study of the political, economic, and social elites of the emerging city of Buenos Aires, here considers the bureaucracy put into place by the Bourbon reforms. The author examines the professional and personal circumstances of all bureaucrats, from the high-ranking heads of agencies to the more lowly clerks, contrasting their expectations and their actual experiences. She pays particular attention to their recruitment, promotion, salary, and retirement, as well as their marriage and kinship relationships in the local society.
What happens when a convenient marriage becomes more than vows at thealtar? Find out in this fabulous box set of stories by USA TODAYbestselling Harlequin Presents® authors! Lost to the Desert Warrior by Sarah Morgan Desperate to escape anarranged marriage, Layla, the princess of Tazkhan, throws herself atthe mercy of Sheikh Raz Al Zahki—her family's greatest enemy! Butprotection has a price… This brooding desert king is determined tomake her his queen! Marriage Made on Paper by Maisey Yates Lily Ford is dedicated to herwork. But when her boss Gage Forrester needs some positive PR, hisoutrageous solution is to propose to Lily! All in the name ofbusiness, of course…until Gage insists on claiming his wedding night! Bride in a Gilded Cage by Abby Green Rafael Romero is determined tomake Isobel his bride and it seems she has no choice! But Isobelintends to stay as free as a bird…not anticipating that her newhusband will keep her caged once he discovers her virginity… Too Proud to be Bought by Sharon Kendrick Waitress Zara Evans doesn'tbelong in high society. That is, until she manages to captivateNikolai Komorov, who believes all women have their price. But Nikolaihas never encountered anyone like Zara—a young woman who is too proudand too willful to be bought…
A New England Reader's Choice Award Finalist An irreverent gentleman, an abandoned wife, and a secret marriage. But is anything really what it seems? Fun-loving Percy, the Captain Lord Granston, is everyone’s favorite cad, but his easy charm hides his fear that he’s losing his grip on reality. Then his wife arrives in London. The only problem is, he doesn’t remember marrying her. Twice-widowed Finola Tenney Simmons has lost her hard-earned fortune and needs a pretend husband to help her reclaim it. She turns to her old acquaintance Captain Granston to play the part. There’s just one complication. The captain inexplicably believes they’re truly married. When Percy learns the truth, he agrees help her secure her fortune in return for her assistance in settling his family affairs before he loses his faculties. Their plan will work like a charm, if only they can deny the passion between them and keep from falling in love. Heat Level: Steamy The Harrow's Finest Five Series books are stand-alone novels with no cliffhangers, and can be read in any order.
Same-sex marriage continues to be a polarizing subject in the United States and other parts of the world. This new edition of Same-Sex Marriage: A Reference Handbook brings readers up to date on the status of same-sex unions from social, legal, political, and historical perspectives. According to Pew Research poll data, in 2001, the majority of Americans opposed same-sex marriage—57 percent against, 35 percent in support. As of 2015, a majority of Americans (55 percent) supported same-sex marriage, with 39 percent expressing opposition. The landmark Obergefell v. Hodges case, in which the U.S. Supreme Court held in a 5–4 decision that the fundamental right to marry is guaranteed to same-sex couples, is likely further influencing opinions among U.S. citizens. Still, controversy and heated debate continues to ensue on the social, legal, and political implications of same-sex marriage. The second edition of Same-Sex Marriage: A Reference Handbook presents thorough coverage of recent changes in the legal status of same-sex marriage in the United States as well as essays that provide historical perspectives on same-sex marriage; an extensive, up-to-date bibliography; a collection of primary source documents; a glossary; and a chronology that will serve readers studying the topic. New material includes a detailed discussion of the 2015 Supreme Court of the United States decision as well as coverage of issues that have arisen as a result of the Obergefell case, such as the debate over "religious freedom" and LGBT civil rights legislation.
