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Known internationally as the epitome of the classic English country
garden, it is perhaps less well known that Hidcote's creator was an
enigmatic American. Lawrence Johnston, an expatriate and one of the
so-called "Henry James Americans," a pedigreed member of old New
York, left no diaries or significant correspondence. What he did
leave, however, is a garden that continues to inspire
horticulturists, gardening enthusiasts, and everyone who
appreciates the beauty of nature. First published in 1989, the book
was the first biography of Johnston; for this revised and enlarged
edition Clarke, the author of 15 books on landscape history and
gardening, has collected much new, original material that
illuminates the creation of the garden and presents Johnston's life
in the context of the period that set the seal on England's
preeminence in garden design and plantsmanship.
In this frank and moving memoir, the author recalls growing up in a
poor and alcohol-ridden neighborhood of a small city before and
during World War II. Following his experiences after the war, the
narrative relates the shattering of his mother's dreams and his own
inability to bridge the gulf between himself and his alcoholic
father, casting a dark shadow over his childhood. The account
reveals how the protagonist never permitted his rocky beginnings to
affect his hope for the future, portraying his survival in a bleak
environment and of the early road traveled in becoming a man of
honor, reputation, and respect as a judge of the Superior Court of
Ontario. Also featuring a diverse selection of the author's poetry,
this anthology reflects not only the author's experiences on the
bench but the empathy and compassion for the underdog that he
learned while growing up on Simcoe Street.
Taking the reader from an understanding of the basic mechanisms of
heart failure through to an appreciation of the complexities of
heart failure management and the remarkable improvements possible
with good treatment, the Oxford Textbook of Heart Failure 2e covers
all aspects necessary to manage a patient with heart failure. In
full colour throughout, containing over 300 illustrations, and
supported by detailed referencing from the huge evidence base that
has developed over the last two decades, the textbook also includes
extensive chapters on common co-morbidities. The new edition has
been completely updated in line with new British and European
Guidelines and contains new chapters on; Natriuretic Peptides and
Novel Biomarkers in Heart Failure, The Future of Heart Failure, and
Regenerative Therapies. Essential reading for consultant
cardiologists and those in training, general physicians and those
caring of the elderly, cardiothoracic surgeons, primary care
doctors, pharmacists, and specialist nurses.
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