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"At the age of eight, Kathy O'Beirne was diagnosed as a ̀troubled child' and removed from her home. She then spent nearly 14 years under the Magdalen laundry regime. During the first two years, she was sexually abused and beaten. After attempting to rebel against the system, she was classified as mentally ill and transferred to a psychiatric hospital, where the abuse continued with the addition of regular electric shock treatments. At 13, back in another Magdalen laundry, Kathy was raped and became pregnant. Poorly from birth, her baby, Kelly Anne, spent the rest of her short life in a home run by nuns and when she died she was interred in a mass grave. Kathy still doesn't know where her baby is buried. The author recounts her tragic experiences in unflinching detail, stirring up many extreme emotions along the way. Her undeniable strength of character, which has enabled her to survive such horrific events and fired her subsequent fight for justice, will inspire and impassion many." --Publisher's description.

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.

Michael Sheridan's insights into China are highly regarded, showcasing his extensive knowledge and wisdom on the subject. His writing offers a deep understanding of the complexities and nuances of Chinese society, politics, and culture, making it a valuable resource for readers interested in this significant global player.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From the coach of the 2016 and 2018 NCAA Tournament champions comes a behind-the-scenes look at building a winning program, along with insights from his coaching career and personal journey to success. NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY BLOOMBERG. When Kris Jenkins hit a buzzer-beater to clinch the 2016 NCAA Tournament, it marked a triumph for the entire Villanova program. In his twentieth season, Coach Jay Wright realized his lifelong dream, having spent years cultivating a culture of winning based on core values. In Attitude, Coach Wright reveals leadership secrets that have allowed Villanova, a small private university, to excel in college athletics. He shares the story of the 2015–16 Wildcats, blending personal anecdotes from his rise to success with lessons learned from his youth and mentors. Each step of Villanova’s championship journey highlights key principles from Coach Wright’s motivational playbook, applicable not just in sports but in various aspects of life. From embracing one’s role to honoring predecessors, Wright’s core values offer a framework for transformational team building, emphasizing that anyone can lead when it matters most. Attitude is a culmination of years of preparation, ideal for those aiming to build teams, achieve goals, or foster a winning culture.

A delightful piece of writing and research that captures the remarkable history behind the handover of a unique city. This superb new history details the rise of China and the fall of Hong Kong to authoritarian rule, offering unique insights through Michael Sheridan’s eyewitness reporting over three decades, interviews with key figures, and archival documents from both China and the West. The narrative spans from the early days of trade and the Opium Wars to globalization and the handover from Britain to China, culminating in the struggle for democracy in Hong Kong and the Chinese Communist Party's ultimate victory. The book reveals the private anguish of Margaret Thatcher regarding Hong Kong's fate, her secret American briefings on handling China, and the complexities of her adviser’s loyalties. The deal made with Beijing proved fragile. The Chinese perspective, often overlooked, is illuminated through memoirs and documents, showcasing the party's resolute negotiating tactics. Yet, the voices of Hong Kong residents—articulate and courageous—persist in advocating for ideals that refuse to fade. Sheridan's work illustrates how Hong Kong paved the way for the People's Republic, reshaping its economy and challenging the West, raising essential questions about progress, identity, and freedom. This is critical reading for anyone engaged with China.

Exploring the intricate relationships between plants and society, this book weaves together five narratives that highlight the roles of flora in shaping human experiences in tropical regions. It delves into themes of property, politics, and the quest for peace and protection, illustrating how plants influence cultural practices and community dynamics. Through these interconnected stories, the author reveals the profound impact of nature on human life and social structures in tropical societies.

Im Zentrum Kopenhagens, im sechsten Stock des heutigen Radisson Collection Hotel, Royal Copenhagen, bewahrt ein einziger Raum einen Mikrokosmos der Designgeschichte. Zimmer 606 ist das letzte erhalten gebliebene Original- Interieur des SAS Royal Hotel des dänischen Architekten und Designers Arne Jacobsen. 1960 fertiggestellt, markiert diese Ikone der Moderne einen Höhepunkt seines Wirkens. Jedes Detail war von Jacobsen selbst entworfen: von der grün-bläulichen Farbpalette, neuen Möbeln wie den heute legendären Egg- und Swan-Stühlen, bis zu Textilien, Leuchten und sogar dem Essbesteck. Dieses Buch bietet einen einzigartigen Einblick in Jacobsens Werk, wobei die Zeitkapsel Zimmer 606 als Objektiv dient, durch das sich die gesamte Spanne seiner Karriere betrachten und anhand dessen sich die Verbindungen zu seinen anderen Werken nachzeichnen lässt. Ein verlorenes Mid-Century Meisterwerk wird hier anhand von Hunderten von Archivfotos, Originalzeichnungen und -skizzen rekonstruiert. ARNE JACOBSEN (1902 – 1971) war einer der herausragendsten Architekten des 20. Jahrhunderts, der die Grenzen zwischen Architektur, Inneneinrichtung und Industriedesign auflöste. Die Gebäude des dänischen Architekten sind Gesamtkunstwerke, die Architektur und Design, Funktionalismus und ästhetische Qualität miteinander verschränken.