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The enduring appeal of English gardens is beautifully realised by
Clive Nichols, one of Europe's leading garden photographers. From
the green hills of the north to the bleached landscapes of the
south, twenty-eight gardens transport the reader into a timeless,
golden age. Each page is filled with herbaceous borders overflowing
with vibrant flower combinations, kitchen gardens that burgeon with
rows of apple blossom, vegetables and sweet peas, water that
cascades forever into pools and fountains and emerald-green topiary
which frames a vista to a sunlit upland. Many of the finest
landscape architects in England whose work is featured include Emma
Keswick at Rockcliffe Hall, Julianne Fernandez at Tyger Barn, Angel
Collins at Bruern Abbey, Piet Oudolf at Hauser and Wirth and many
more, with text that explains and clarifies their design
sensibilities. This book offers total immersion and sheer delight
for any garden design and photography enthusiast.
Summer can be a glorious time when a garden glows with continuous
color, and this practical guide will show you the way. Planning and
follow-through are clearly spelled out in simple instructions that
cover every step to success. Ten varied garden styles are showcased
in over 130 beautiful full-color photos and watercolor
illustrations that demonstrate the ways to use different groups of
plants. Detailed plant lists and timetables help create variety
with trees to give height, shrubs to give structure, foliage to
give breadth, and flowers to create flashes of color. And the
flowers See how to highlight roses, the stars of the summer garden,
as well as perennials, ornamental grasses, borders, herbs, and
plants in containers, plus decorative features such as arches and
pergolas. Get tips on adapting the plans to your climate, and
turning problem-area eyesores into eye-catchers. It's just the kind
of planning guide needed to bring sweet dreams on cold winter
nights.
Nicholls, Montgomery, and Knowles on The Law of Extradition and
Mutual Assistance is a leading work in this complex and growing
area of law. It provides a comprehensive and analytical treatment
of the laws covering the extradition arrangements between the UK
and other states, as well as international mutual assistance. This
edition contains case law, including a number of important Supreme
Court decisions and decisions of the European Court of Justice and
the European Court of Human Rights, as well as a number of
amendments to the Extradition Act 2003. The third edition has been
extensively revised to provide in-depth and practical coverage of
these changes and gives the practitioner detailed guidance on the
new provisions. Written by an expert author team, the book also
includes analysis of developments at an international level.
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