Michael Sheridan Knihy

The human being was at the center of Danish Modernism. Traditional craftsmanship and a high degree of quality influenced both design and architecture. Besides numerous groundbreaking public buildings, the fifties and sixties saw the design of many nearly ideal single-family homes based on an aesthetic that focused on being true to the materials, honesty in construction, and the reduction of form. Built of wood and brick and with practical, informal floor plans and large glass surfaces that opened up the interior of the house to nature, the best of these homes still fulfill their tasks to this day. This is a compendium of selected buildings in detail, including icons such as Utzon House by Jørn Utzon, Arne Jacobsen’s Siesby House, or the Bøgh Andersen House by Jørgen Bo and Vilhelm Wohlert. It includes new, four-color photographs that document the buildings as well as discussions on the history of each one’s design and construction. Biographies of the architects round out the volume.

An epic history of the rise of China and the fall of Hong Kong to authoritarian rule. Essential reading for anyone wishing to deal with China or to understand the world in which we live. The rise of China and the fall of Hong Kong to authoritarian rule are told with unique insight in this new history by Michael Sheridan, drawing on documents from archives in China and the West, interviews with key figures and eyewitness reporting over three decades. The story takes the reader from the earliest days of trade through the Opium Wars of the nineteenth century to the age of globalisation, the handover of Hong Kong from Britain to China, the fight for democracy on the city's streets and the ultimate victory of the Chinese Communist Party. As the West seeks a new China policy, we learn from private papers how Margaret Thatcher anguished over the fate of Hong Kong, sought secret American briefings on how to deal with Beijing and put her trust in a spymaster who was tormented by his own doubts. The Chinese version of history, so often unheard, emerges from memoirs and documents, many of them entirely new to the foreign reader, which reveal China's negotiating tactics. The voices of Hong Kong people DS eloquent, smart and bold DS speak compellingly here at every turn. The Gate to China tells how Hong Kong was the gate to China as it reformed its economy and changed the world, emerging to challenge the West with a new order that raised fundamental questions about freedom, identity, and progress. Told through real human stories and a gripping narrative for the general reader, it is also critical reading for all who study, trade or deal with China

Set against the backdrop of a chilling murder in West Cork, Ireland, the story unfolds around the brutal killing of a French woman married to a film producer. Local journalist Ian Bailey initially covers the case but soon finds himself entangled as the prime suspect. Despite being arrested twice, he is released without charges, leaving the mystery of the crime and its implications lingering in the air. The narrative explores themes of media involvement, justice, and the complexities of truth.

"A superb new history of the rise of China and the fall of Hong Kong to authoritarian rule. The rise of China and the fall of Hong Kong to authoritarian rule are told with unique insight in this new history by Michael Sheridan, drawing on eyewitness reporting over three decades, interviews with key figures and documents from archives in China and the West. The story sweeps the reader from the earliest days of trade through the Opium Wars of the 19th century to the age of globalisation and the handover of Hong Kong from Britain to China. It ends with the battle for democracy on the city's streets and the ultimate victory of the Chinese Communist Party. How did it come to this? We learn from private papers that Margaret Thatcher anguished over the fate of Hong Kong, sought secret American briefings on how to handle China and put her trust in an adviser who was torn between duty and pride. The deal they made with Beijing did not last. The Chinese side of this history, so often unheard, emerges from memoirs and documents, many new to the foreign reader, revealing how the party's iron will and negotiating tactics crushed its opponents. Yet the voices of Hong Kong people - eloquent, smart and bold - speak out here for ideals that refuse to die. Sheridan's book tells how Hong Kong opened the way for the People's Republic as it reformed its economy and changed the world, emerging to challenge the West with a new order that raises fundamental questions about progress, identity and freedom. It is critical reading for all who study, trade or deal with China"--Publisher's description

Exploring the profound ways God reveals His presence, this book delves into one man's journey of faith and discovery. It illustrates how God interacts with each individual through various people encountered throughout life, from close friends to fleeting acquaintances. Each story serves as a reminder that these connections are not accidental but part of a divine plan to shape, teach, and love us. Readers are encouraged to reflect on their own experiences and recognize the many faces of God in their lives, fostering a deeper understanding of spiritual growth.

The book delves into the close friendship between Frank Sinatra and John F. Kennedy during the 1950s, highlighting the social dynamics of the era. It examines the factors that led to Sinatra's fall from grace and eventual exclusion from JFK's inner circle in 1962. Through this exploration, the author sheds light on the intersections of celebrity, politics, and power, revealing the complexities of their relationship and the impact of external influences on their camaraderie.

Set against the backdrop of a chilling murder in 1996, the story revolves around a French woman, married to a powerful movie mogul, who is killed near her holiday home in West Cork, Ireland. Local journalist Ian Bailey initially reports on the crime but soon finds himself entangled in the investigation as the prime suspect. Despite being arrested twice, he is released without charges, leading to a complex narrative of media scrutiny, suspicion, and the quest for truth in a small community.

Set against the backdrop of a chilling murder in 1996, the narrative unfolds in West Cork, Ireland, where the wife of a prominent movie mogul is killed just before Christmas. Local journalist Ian Bailey initially reports on the crime, but his involvement takes a dark turn as he becomes the prime suspect. Despite being arrested twice, he is released without charges, leading to a complex interplay of media, justice, and personal intrigue surrounding the case.