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Set against the dazzling backdrop of Golden Age Hollywood, novelist Anne Girard tells the enchanting story of Jean Harlow, one of the most iconic stars in the history of filmIt’s the Roaring Twenties and seventeen-year-old Harlean Carpenter McGrew has run off to Beverly Hills. She’s chasing a dream—to escape her small, Midwestern life and see her name in lights.In California, Harlean has everything a girl could want—a rich husband, glamorous parties, socialite friends—except an outlet for her talent. But everything changes when a dare pushes her to embrace her true ambition—to be an actress on the silver screen. With her timeless beauty and striking shade of platinum-blond hair, Harlean becomes Jean Harlow. And as she’s thrust into the limelight, Jean learns that this new world of opportunity comes with its own set of burdens. Torn between her family and her passion to perform, Jean is forced to confront the difficult truth—that fame comes at a price, if only she’s willing to pay it.Amid a glittering cast of ingenues and Hollywood titans—Clara Bow, Clark Gable, Laurel and Hardy, Howard Hughes—Platinum Doll introduces us to the star who would shine brighter than them all.“An engrossing look at a Hollywood icon. I couldn’t put it down.” – Karleen Koen, New York Times bestselling author of Through A Glass Darkly

В новом издании популярной книги известного автора и специалиста по C++ рассматривается устоявшаяся версия языка, соответствующая стандарту ISO/ANSI. Изложение материала не привязано ни к какой конкретной реализации C++. В основе изложения материала лежит оригинальная методика, разработанная автором и неоднократно проверенная на различных группах пользователей. Книга охватывает обширный круг вопросов, необходимых для создания полноценных программ на C++, - от знакомства с основами синтаксиса языка до многочисленных новых функциональных возможностей C++, таких как классы, объекты, наследование, полиморфизм, виртуальные функции, стандартная библиотека шаблонов STL, RTTI и др. Практические задания к главам книги составлены на основе реальных проектов. Издание рассчитано на пользователей с любым уровнем подготовки. Для начинающих эта книга послужит превосходным учебником, а опытные программисты смогут воспользоваться ею в качестве справочника, облегчающего их ежедневный труд. Книгу можно рекомендовать как методическое пособие преподавателям высших и средних учебных заведений, а также в качестве учебника для студентов.

A powerful story of glamorous lives and ruthless ambition.In 1974 Stephen Reece-Carlton and Christina Carlton are honeymooning in Barbados. When they discover, and fall in love with, Crystal Springs House – an old colonial mansion – they decide there and then to buy it and convert it into a luxury hotel. From this beginning rises Platinum Hotels, one of the world’s largest hotel groups.Platinum Coast is the story of three members of the Carlton family: Stephen, whose ambition breeds ever greater ruthlessness as his empire expands; Christina, increasingly rejected by her husband but finding solace in the arms of a young Englishman, Martin Ward; and Victoria, Stephen’s daughter by an earlier marriage, consumed with hatred for Christina and possessing a devastating secret which can shatter Stephen’s relationship with his American business partner.

His latest acquisition Dmitri Markin is a man who likes to win. Beautiful Victoria Calder might have initially shocked him with her proposition, but there’s more than one advantage to the deal she’s proposing… If this dedicated bachelor is going to marry, it certainly won’t be in name only!When Ella’s failing business comes wrapped up as part of Blaise Chevalier’s recent takeover, he plans to discard it. But then he meets Ella! Cast from the same fiery mould as he is, she makes an intriguing adversary. Perhaps he could have a little fun with his new acquisition…Ajax Kouros has a plan – and being jilted at the altar is not part of it. His company’s future depends on marrying a Holt, so when Leah Holt steps up to the altar… will he say no? Saying ‘I do’ is the beginning, and Leah soon realises that Ajax is far more complex and distracting than the boy of her childhood fantasies…

The untameable Greeks…Oil magnate Sakis Pantelides is drop-dead gorgeous, wealthy and the only thing he can’t have is his stunning assistant, Brianna – because she’s the only woman this cynical Greek trusts. Then a crisis throws them together and Brianna reveals a sensual hunger that rivals his own…CEO Arion Pantelides gave in to oblivion with a stunning stranger for just one night. Yet passion is matched by anger when he discovers the woman who came undone in his arms is a recent widow… Perla refuses to be intimidated by Arion – until she discovers she’s pregnant…Theo Pantelides wants revenge… He came to Brazil with one desire – to destroy the man who ruined his life. Whereas Inez da Costa wants freedom…to follow her own dreams – not be blackmailed into becoming someone’s mistress! But Theo unlocks a desire in innocent Inez…

Priceless passionUltimate Italian playboy Count Roman Quisvada is not the sort of man a tender virgin would seek out for her first time, but tomboy Eva Skavanda is enjoying his attention. Perhaps Roman can help her with more than just her family’s diamond mine…? But only if she can keep her heart out of the deal!As the youngest Skavanga sister, Leila has earned her reputation as the untouched Skavanga diamond – and she’s tired of it! So, who better to fix that than sexy Spaniard Raffa Leon?! Intrigued and enticed by her request, he’ll ensure Leila gives into passion. But there are consequences for playing with fire!Lady Elizabeth Fane must beg Chico Fernandez for help. But she’s never forgiven the arrogant polo star for abandoning her. Yet, in the sultry Brazilian heat, passions flare revealing feelings Lizzie thought she’d conquered. When Chico reveals the truth behind his desertion, Lizzie realises she’s in the Brazilian’s debt!